BA (Hons) Economics (through Transformational Learning)

This degree invites you to participate actively in your study of Economics.

You are supported and challenged to develop your ideas, your voice and your identity in the context of this dialogue with Economics.

The Transition to Professional Life modules enable you to practically participate in your development while at university, in a unique three-way University–Industry Collaboration involving the Career Service UCC, lecturers in the Dept. of Economics and employers.

The Transition to Professional Life modules won the AHECS (2017) Excellence in Employability Award. “This is a developmental, inspiration and incremental employability initiative that can act as template for other departments and other institutions”. 

Shortlisted for the Irish Education Awards Best Career Impact Strategy Award in 2019.

Highly renowned thinker in adult learning and development Prof Robert Kegan of Harvard University in the US, has praised the design of the programme in terms of its “thoughtfulness, originality and usefulness”.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

You have the option of studying abroad in Year 3. You will then return to UCC in Year 4 to complete the programme.