Economics - Research
The MLitt programme extends over a minimum of two years. In the first year (commencing September) students must register full-time and follow the programme of the MSc in Economics. Once the MSc programme is successfully completed at honours level, the student develops a course of study which combines taught courses, reading courses and research under the guidance of his/her supervisory committee. At the end of the second year the student must present his/her thesis. Should the quality of the thesis meet the PhD standard, a grade of at least 60% in the programme, the student will be invited to continue in the PhD programme.
In the first year (commencing September) students must register full-time and follow the programme of the MSc in Economics. Once the MSc programme is successfully completed at honours level, the student develops a course of study which combines taught courses, potentially drawn from those listed below, reading courses and research under the guidance of his/her supervisory committee. At the end of the second year the student must present his/her thesis.
Entry requirements
Entry to the programme normally requires students to have obtained at least a 2.I in Economics in their primary degree. However, the Department will also consider applications from students that have obtained at least a 2.I in a postgraduate Higher Diploma programme specializing in Economics.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
PTE (Pearson): 62
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Application dates
Closing date Rolling Recruitment
Duration
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Post Course Info
- Private institutions such as commercial banks, stockbrokers, multinationals
- State institutions such as the Central Bank.
- Research institutions such as ESRI