[andrew]

Originally Posted by freeze4real

Yes i saw that on trinity website but they dont have any links for application on their web page.

I got the impression they weren't looking for interns, that they wanted full time traders, so that could be it.

[freeze4real]

Yes I think you're right. I was just in the process of applying and they want my academic transcript. What I have is first year only which is nothing really at the most I need 2nd year results.

[[Jackass]]

If you want to become an "Economist" and work in the public sector, they would wipe their bum with a BA. You need minimum a masters.

In private sector, Economics and Maths would set you up with a very good career in the financial industry, even more so with a masters.

But for the difference in compensation and prospects, particularly if you get a 1st, it would be absolutely gold dust to you to do a masters, and probably a very good one, and coupled with your degree, you would be extremely desirable to all employers in the financial industry and would have your pick of the bunch (assuming there's a single job out there at the moment!) but education travels very well also, and if you don't have experience is absolutely critical, so if you wished to go to London where there's a lot more activity.

Also, your education is massively important if you wish to go further afield and helps a lot with visa applications.

A top masters student would get a perminant visa to Canada no problem for example, where finance industry jobs are plentyfull (from first hand experience - in Toronto at least) and it's a very New-York-like city, and only a few hours from NY also, if that took your fancy. (and if Irish job market fails you).

[freeze4real]

Originally Posted by [Jackass]

If you want to become an "Economist" and work in the public sector, they would wipe their bum with a BA. You need minimum a masters.

In private sector, Economics and Maths would set you up with a very good career in the financial industry, even more so with a masters.

But for the difference in compensation and prospects, particularly if you get a 1st, it would be absolutely gold dust to you to do a masters, and probably a very good one, and coupled with your degree, you would be extremely desirable to all employers in the financial industry and would have your pick of the bunch (assuming there's a single job out there at the moment!) but education travels very well also, and if you don't have experience is absolutely critical, so if you wished to go to London where there's a lot more activity.

Also, your education is massively important if you wish to go further afield and helps a lot with visa applications.

A top masters student would get a perminant visa to Canada no problem for example, where finance industry jobs are plentyfull (from first hand experience - in Toronto at least) and it's a very New-York-like city, and only a few hours from NY also, if that took your fancy. (and if Irish job market fails you).

Thanks for the info Getting in a 1.1 is my main priority especially in core modules like econometrics money and banking etc.


I definitely will be going to either Australia Netherlands or Canada is economics and finance are big there. UK is another option but it doesn't suit me besides I dont live it there.

[[Jackass]]

Well if you're considering travel outside of the E.U., I'd advise that you start researching Post grad courses in countries of interest now, such as Canada (just sticking to that as an example as it's something I know), but University of Toronto for example is a top level north american university, but you will pay top dollar to study there, but may be able to organise finance through the university and / or with an Irish / Canadian bank with a parent guarentee if that's possible, payments are off-set (but accruing interest) until you graduate and find a job. The only reason I raise this as an option is that it's a straight forward way to obtain a visa if you're that committed.

Otherwise, (and again, money) if you can do a masters in Ireland and then travel, so be it, but you might want to begin the visa application in anticipation of your masters, as it can take up to a year + to process through the skilled worker visa. There are some pitfalls also, where you may be required to obtain work first, so might want to apply to graduate programmes towards the end of your masters and take a couple of weeks over there to interview...
Don't get overwhelmed though, first thing I would recommend is decide if you would want to do a masters (and with travel I can't stress enough how important that is), and if you do do it, decide if you want to do it in Ireland or abroad, email admissions, ask them about the visa and payment process, and if that works great, if you stay here and do a masters and want to apply to graduate programmes down the line and as part of a visa application, then I know a landlord that might give you short term rental at a reasonable price in a nice building right down town, but contact the London based Canadian embassy first for advice on how to proceed.

PM me down the line if you need any help (my knowledge is purely Canadian based, but presume similar with OZ.)

[Dr Albert S Meinheimer]

Originally Posted by larry low

Hi there.

I am an Arts student in U.C.D.(doing economics and maths joint major) and I am going into third year(I will be getting a first handy enough). I am pretty sure i'd like to pursue a career in economics, but am not certain exactly what I would like to do. I was wondering what career prospects you would have with/without a masters? While i am sure this is difficult to answer as i am not entirely sure what job i really want any advice on what does or does not require a masters would be greatly appreciated.

Thoroughly recommend a career in Economics connected to Energy .

[andrew]

Originally Posted by Dr Albert S Meinheimer

Thoroughly recommend a career in Economics connected to Energy .

why?

[MBC1]

I also did a BA in Economics I didn't pursue it after college as I went down another route which was booming when I graduated back in 2003 but has since gone belly up! I have since gone back to my BA in Economics which got me a job in a management consultancy two years ago now. I agree that a masters is pretty much a pre-requisite to any job in economic consulting or alternatively a BA + 10 -15 years exp.

[freeze4real]

Originally Posted by [Jackass]

If you want to become an "Economist" and work in the public sector, they would wipe their bum with a BA. You need minimum a masters.

In private sector, Economics and Maths would set you up with a very good career in the financial industry, even more so with a masters.

But for the difference in compensation and prospects, particularly if you get a 1st, it would be absolutely gold dust to you to do a masters, and probably a very good one, and coupled with your degree, you would be extremely desirable to all employers in the financial industry and would have your pick of the bunch (assuming there's a single job out there at the moment!) but education travels very well also, and if you don't have experience is absolutely critical, so if you wished to go to London where there's a lot more activity.

Also, your education is massively important if you wish to go further afield and helps a lot with visa applications.

A top masters student would get a perminant visa to Canada no problem for example, where finance industry jobs are plentyfull (from first hand experience - in Toronto at least) and it's a very New-York-like city, and only a few hours from NY also, if that took your fancy. (and if Irish job market fails you).

So it seems I'll will be moving to Canada, it was decided by my mum. She will be going in the next 6minths and I'll join her after a year that's when I've completed my economics degree.

You mentioned Toronto as a good place to work, what's the pay like for graduates ? I've not reserved jobs for those with an economics degree as I really don't know any jobs apart from stock markets and financial analysts.

[happyman81]

Originally Posted by freeze4real

So it seems I'll will be moving to Canada, it was decided by my mum. She will be going in the next 6minths and I'll join her after a year that's when I've completed my economics degree.

You mentioned Toronto as a good place to work, what's the pay like for graduates ? I've not reserved jobs for those with an economics degree as I really don't know any jobs apart from stock markets and financial analysts.

http://www.econ-jobs.com/