Department of Economics, Maynooth University

17/06/2026

WHY CHOOSE BA ECONOMICS THROUGH BA ARTS (MH101)

👉️ Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks and regulators.
👉️ Economics is not all about money and profits. Economics tackles problems such as: how to reduce gender inequality and racial discrimination; how to encourage international cooperation to address climate change; how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries; how to solve the housing crisis.
👉️ Economics provides a framework for understanding these societal problems and using that understanding to make evidence-based policy recommendations.
👉️ Economists often use statistical techniques to understand markets and how people respond to incentives.
👉️ Economists also use game theory to analyse strategic interactions between firms, or other market participants.

15/06/2026

We love to hear from our former students.

Recent graduates have taken up positions at institutions like the Central Bank of Ireland, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) and the Central Statistics Office, while others have pursued careers in economic consultancy, economic development, retail and investment banking, financial services and fund management.

The MSc Economics is a stimulating and challenging programme that provides international quality training in Economics and Econometrics.

11/06/2026

The BA International Economics provides a deep understanding of the workings of the global economy: how goods and assets flow between countries; how monetary relations operate on an international scale; and how financial crises spread.

Why choose the BA International Economics?

You will have a sound understanding of real-world socioeconomic & economic issues. You will learn to use analytical tools – including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine problems and devise logical solutions. You will be well prepared both intellectually and in terms of technical skills for employment in the public sector and in the highly competitive international job market in the private sector.

09/06/2026

WHY CHOOSE BSc ECONOMICS?

👉️ Employers, whether in the private or public sector, government or agriculture, need people who can analyse and interpret economics and other data. This programme provides you with the necessary skills to thrive in these roles.

👉️ Our degree is integrated with the MSc Economics programme, which allows you to continue your studies as a postgraduate student at the end of your three years with BSc Economics.

👉️ This programme is for you, if you are good at maths while also interested in social, economic, and socio-economic issues such as such as poverty, financial instability, gender and racial inequality and climate change.

03/06/2026

The Department of Economics offers three undergraduate courses.

Programmes are delivered by economists who are experts in their fields with international reputation for excellence in research. Members of the department contribute to Irish policy making using their expertise in a variety of areas such as pensions, minimum wage regulation. It makes a difference to learn economics from top-class economists who are the generators of knowledge; to have the opportunity to read their research papers and discuss the papers in class with them and to talk about real-world applications.

Furthermore, the Department has the proud reputation of being warm, generous, and friendly to students. The faculty members are devoted to investing in the next generation of Irish economists.

01/06/2026

The Department of Economics at Maynooth University is located on a magnificent 200 year old campus in the historic town of Maynooth, close to the city of Dublin yet also in the heart of the beautiful county of Kildare.

The department is made up of a vibrant group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Members of the department publish in leading international journals and also play an influential role in social and economic development at a local and national level.

We are strongly committed to the provision of high quality teaching programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We place a high premium on quality teaching and personal contact with our students, ensuring that the students' experience at Maynooth University is both enjoyable and productive, whatever degree programme pursued. Successful students emerge with a deep knowledge of their subject and a variety of skills that will give them a competitive edge in an ever more competitive job market. Graduates are equipped for a wide variety of careers, such as accountancy, banking, financial services, teaching and economic consultancy, to name but a few.

27/05/2026

The Department of Economics offers partial scholarships worth €3,500 to those beginning the one-year MSc Economics Programme (MU Apply Code: MHH52) in September 2026.

Two-year MSc Economics students (MU Apply Code: MHH70) and part-time MSc Economics students (MU ApplyCode: MHH53) who have excelled in the first year of their programme are also eligible to apply for the scholarship in their second year.

Application deadline for students from Ireland and other EU countries: FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 2026, 5PM (Irish time).

25/05/2026

Applications open for PhD Scholarship for Research in Agricultural Economics.

Scholarship includes:
👉️ Stipend: €25,000 per annum
👉️ Annual Tuition Fees Support

The partner organization is Teagasc, Rural Economy and Development Programme. The supervisors are Dr Bruno Morando (Maynooth University) and Dr Emma Dillon (Teagasc).

Find out more:

Details of the Scholarship Award The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that a PhD Scholarship will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September 2026. The partner organization is Teagasc, Rural Economy and Development...

22/05/2026

"The BSc Economics program has been a fantastic experience, offering a wide range of courses from macroeconomics to econometrics, along with the flexibility to explore topics in other disciplines such as mathematics and statistics. The strong empirical emphasis throughout the degree has equipped me with real-world skills and the confidence to conduct independent research in the future. I'd highly recommend the BSc Economics to anyone looking to develop a strong foundation in the field"

David Boylan
BSc Economics (MH415)

A big thank you to David for his testimonial. We love to hear from our students.😊

19/05/2026

The PhD candidate will address the following project objectives:

(i) Measure the allocative efficiency in the Irish farming sectors and its evolution over time.
(ii) Quantify the allocative effects of the input and output volatility.
(iii) Develop and compare methodologies to measure farm-level productivity in mixed-production farms.
(iv) Quantify the productivity developments and its determinants in EU agriculture.

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Details of the Scholarship Award The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that a PhD Scholarship will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September 2026. The partner organization is Teagasc, Rural Economy and Development...