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    MSc Economics

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    Maynooth, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €16,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    €50.00
    App fee

    MSc Economics at Maynooth University is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Maynooth, IE. Tuition is €16,000.

    About the program

    Provides training in economics and econometrics through core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, followed by specialised field modules and a research thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 14, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 24 months on Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) for Master’s (NFQ Level 9) graduates, typically initially for 12 months and renewable for a further 12 months.

    €10,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Economics at Maynooth University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Economics at Maynooth University is €16,000 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc Economics at Maynooth University online or in-person?
    MSc Economics at Maynooth University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Economics at Maynooth University take to complete?
    MSc Economics at Maynooth University is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Economics at Maynooth University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2:1)
    What work-permit options follow MSc Economics at Maynooth University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Economics at Maynooth University: Up to 24 months on Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) for Master’s (NFQ Level 9) graduates, typically initially for 12 months and renewable for a further 12 months.