Course Summary
Economics is the study of people’s motives, expectations, decisions, hopes, disappointments and uncertainties. It can be used to examine a variety of issues, from social media to poverty.
Choosing economics will give you an excellent foundation for a career in business, finance, government, teaching and the media, and for doing further study in business courses such as marketing, management and computing.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M0528 | Media Production |
5M0529 | Software Development |
5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
5M0828 | eBusiness |
5M1761 | Intellectual Disability Practice |
5M18294 | Office Informatics |
5M18518 | Media Production |
5M18519 | Film and Television Production |
5M1985 | Art |
5M1995 | Graphic Design |
5M1997 | Office Administration |
5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
5M2011 | Music |
5M20599 | Music |
5M2067 | Information Processing |
5M2069 | Marketing |
5M2071 | Contact Centre Operations |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2094 | Photography |
5M2102 | Business Studies |
5M2110 | Security Studies |
5M2111 | International Trade |
5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
5M2149 | Sound Production |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M2464 | Journalism |
5M2468 | Business Administration |
5M2768 | AnimalCare |
5M2786 | Community Care |
5M3050 | Community Development |
5M3114 | General Studies |
5M3635 | Education and Training |
5M3782 | Health Service Skills |
5M3789 | Legal Studies |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
5M4511 | Radio Production |
5M4732 | Youth Work |
5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
5M5028 | Applied Ecology |
5M5048 | Creative Media |
5M5146 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
5M5148 | Outdoor Sport and Recreation |
5M5151 | Performing Arts |
5M5152 | Theatre Production |
5M5158 | Film and Television Production |
5M5162 | Media Engineering |
5M5163 | Theatre Performance |
5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
5M5267 | Food Science |
6M0691 | Software Development |
6M0695 | Computer Systems and Networks |
6M18534 | Film and Television Production |
6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
6M20496 | Digital Media Production |
6M20602 | Music |
6M20866 | Accounting |
6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
6M2218 | Social and Vocational Integration |
6M2263 | Inclusive Education and Training |
6M2382 | Telecommunications Access Networks Technology |
6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
6M3566 | Drama |
6M3618 | Arts Administration |
6M3674 | Community Development |
6M3732 | Photography |
6M4385 | Retail Management |
6M4587 | Management |
6M4749 | Leisure Facility Supervisory Management |
6M4978 | Health Services Supervisory Management Skills |
6M4985 | Business |
6M5012 | Tourism with Business |
6M5013 | Administration |
6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
6M5130 | Media Production |
6M5147 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
6M5149 | Broadcasting |
6M5159 | Film and Television Production |
6M5545 | Cartoon Animation |
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates with Economics have traditionally gone into a wide variety of different types of jobs, including: teaching, banking and finance, business consultancy, and journalism.
Many of our students have continued into postgraduate education and professional training in areas such as economics, finance, and business-related courses such as marketing, management and computing.
Further Research
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