Masters/PhD in Economics Entry requirements
Research students develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research; skills applicable to a variety of careers in academia, business and government.
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration
Two to four years
Attendance
Full-time or Part-time
Programme type
Research
Award
Doctorate
Requirements for research programmes:
Applicants to research programmes are also advised to meet the minimum requirements listed below or to provide a letter from their proposed supervisor stating that the supervisor is satisfied with the applicant's level of English.
Minimum requirements:
- TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet based) in the TOEFL test
- IELTS - The British Council/University of Cambridge Local Syndicate's test of Academic English, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a composite score in the range of 6-6.5 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to degree programmes in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and a composite score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6 in any one component, for entry to programmes in the Faculties of Business, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education & Health Sciences.
- Leaving Certificate English at Grade D Ordinary Level or above
- University of Dublin (Trinity College) English Composition (not English Literature) at Pass Level or above
- GCE O Level English Language at Grade C or above
- GCSE English language at Grade C or above
- CSE Grade 1 Pass in English
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education, English Language Syllabus B, Grade C or better
- The following standard in English Language examinations set by certain GCE Examination Boards - any one of
| Board | Grade |
|---|---|
| Associated Examining Board (AEB) | C or above |
| Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations (Oxford) | C or above |
| Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Syndicate (Cambridge) | School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6 |
| University of London University Entrance and School Examinations Council (London) | School Certificate Pass in the range 1-6 |
- A pass in the Use of English examinations administered by bodies as listed under GCE Examination Board
- A pass in the Oxford Examining Body's English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)
- A pass in English in the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB) Test in English (Overseas) examination
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- One of the following other University of Cambridge ESOL exams:
- Grade C or higher on a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- Grade A on a Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Area(s) of interest
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