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Why study Arts at UL?

At the University of Limerick, we deliver an Arts Degree which is flexible and wide-ranging, offering 19 subjects in all. You can study a combination of subjects (as Single Honours or Joint Honours) from across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Why Study Economics at UL?

Many of the managerial decisions taken in modern business organisations and financial institutions require a good understanding of the global economic environment. Studying economics will develop habits of rigorous thought, the application of quantitative tools, and practice in clear writing. Economists engage the world of current affairs. Studying economics includes learning to use statistics and to read critically. Economics majors are interesting people both because of their skills and because they can explain why economic phenomena occur and how economic performance might improve.

What You Will Study

The suite of modules offered provides a well-rounded coverage of the economics discipline. This option builds on introductory foundation modules offered in the first and second years; Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economics for Business and Economics of Integration. The third and fourth year modules follow a logical and progressive sequence that emphasises three inter- related components: a strong monetary and financial component Applied Economic Analysis, and Monetary Economics an international dimension International Economics; and an applied dimension Managerial Economics, Industrial Economics and Public Finance

The research and econometric skills of students are developed through mini- projects set for individual modules. As a consequence, students can expect to graduate with strong analytical, theoretical and empirical skills. Extensive use of quantitative techniques and an emphasis on the importance of analytical thinking instils transferable skills in Economics students that they can use and develop in a wide range of careers. Accordingly, employment prospects for graduates are very good.

Career Prospects

Economics as part of a joint honours degree provides an excellent preparation for a range of careers, including areas such as;

• Financial sector (e.g. economist; retail, investment, and corporate & treasury banking; research analyst; securities trader)
• Teaching
• Government departments and agencies (e.g. Dept of Finance, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Central Statistics Office, Enterprise Ireland, Industrial Development Authority, Central Bank of Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute)
• Housing market analysis
• Transportation, energy and telecommunications industries

Follow on Study

• MA in Business Management
• MA in International Tourism
• MSc in Economic Analysis
• MSc in Financial Services
• MSc in International Management and Global Business
• MSc in Marketing, Consumption & Society

Other majors options in Arts:

• English
• French
• Gaeilge
• Geography
• German
• History
• Irish Music and Dance
• Linguistics with TESOL
• Mathematics
• New Media and Cultural Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration and Leadership
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Drama and Theatre Studies
• Theology and Religious Studies