M.Litt
- Qualification Name: M.LITT.(RESEARCH) Economics and/or Finance
- Qualification Group: SOCIAL SCIENCE
- PAC Code:MHH04
- Duration: 2 year Full-time
- Closing Date: Rolling Enrollment
Course Description/General Information
The M.Litt. 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 MA in Economics or the MA in Finance. Once the MA 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.
Career Options
- Financial & consulting institutions such as commercial banks, stockbrokers,
- State institutions such as the Central Bank, Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority, NAMA
- Research institutions such as ESRI, Central Statistics Office Ireland
Course Structure
In the first year (commencing September) students must register full-time and follow the programme of the MA in Economics or the MA in Finance. Once the MA 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.
Modules Associated with this Course
Modules MA Economics :
- EC601 Microeconomic Theory I
- EC602 Microeconomic Theory II
- EC603 Macroeconomic Theory I
- EC604 Macroeconomic Theory II
- EC605A Math for Economists
- EC605B Fundementals of Econometrics
- EC606 Econometrics I
- EC607 Econometrics II
- EC655A Economics Skills
- EC655B Methodology Workshop
- EC690 Thesis
- *EC612 Industrial Organisation
- *EC614 Growth and Developement
- *EC618 International Trade
- *EC619 Labour Economics
- *FN611 Financial Intermediation
Students must take two of the optional modules (*). Not every optional module will be offered every year.
Modules MA Finance:
- EC601 Microeconomic Theory I
- EC602 Microeconomic Theory II
- EC605A Math for Economists
- EC605B Fundamentals of Econometrics
- EC606 Econometrics I
- EC607 Econometrics II
- FN607 Financial Economics
- FN608 Advanced Derivatives
- FN655A Financial Skills
- FN655B Methodology Workshop
- FN690 Thesis
- *FN609 International Finance
- *FN610 Market Microstructure
- *FN611 Financial Intermediation
- *FN613 Corporate Finance
Students must take two of the optional modules(*). Not every optional module will be offered every year.
Research Interests
See staff research interests at: http://economics.nuim.ie/research/
Entry Requirements
Entry to the program normally requires students to have obtained at least a 2.I in Economics or Finance 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 program specializing in Economics or Finance.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY
www.pac.ie/nuim or click on PAC Code: MLitt Full Time MHH04; MLitt in Economics or Finance
Closing Date: Rolling Recruitment
Additional Information
The following information should be forwarded to PAC:
Non NUI Maynooth students should submit a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport, official transcripts and two academic references in support of their application.
The MLitt programme starts two week prior to formal University lectures.
Contact Details
Programme Director: Dr. Tuvana Pastine
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 3681
E-mail: sandra.doherty@nuim.ie
Website: http://economics.nuim.ie
Address: Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
