Economics

Kilmartin Educational Services offers several subjects as an external subject. Kilmartin Educational Services has been offering submission of project coursework supervision since 2002. We currently offer Economics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography, Agricultural Science and Politics and Society. 

Note: Kilmartin Educational Services both teaches the course and the Project. The actual examination must be sat at their own school.

Economics: the project for this course has been administered for several years. There is a project component representing 20% of the Leaving Certificate marks. The project is usually announced at the beginning of the school year with completion in the last week of school term in December of the same year. 

As is our current practice, coursework must be conducted under the supervision of the class teacher. The teacher monitors the progress of all aspects of Practical Coursework every week. This is to verify that the work is the candidate’s own individual work and to guarantee student equity.

Once project announced, students must attend our 2-hour Sunday class in person for the duration of the project. The teacher divides the project in phases, with delivery dates.  We provide not only our weekly courses, but extra day-long courses over the project duration. Note project is carried out on our systems in MS Word with final submission in pdf. Recent topics have included sustainability and Covid-19. Also, economic impact of inflation due to supply chain disruptions/Ukraine. 

Each student has their own log in. We also provide login details for the principals of their schools and the SEC. This allows monitoring of project progress for all stakeholders. This is to ensure not only compliance with government guidance, but also total fairness for all students. 

Attendance is essential. Non-compliance with Kilmartin Educational Services stipulations will force Kilmartin Educational Services not to sign off on Project component of the examination. 

About our teacher Dr. Barry Ryan:

Dr. Barry Ryan has a PhD from Caltech (University from Big Bang Theory) and first-class BSc and MSc degrees in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics from UCD. He taught first year engineering mathematics and mathematical physics at UCD. At Caltech Barry taught mathematics and physics taken in 3rd or 4th year by all Caltech undergraduate engineering and physics students. He currently provides a tutorial service for third level physics, economics, engineering, maths, control theory and probability theory.

FAQS:

Question 1:

Do I need permission from my school principal to take this additional subject?

Answer 1: 

Yes, please contact them to get this permission, it is mandatory. We require the registration form is signed by the school principal.

Question 2:

Can I attend this course solely online?

Answer 2: 

This course is hybrid; however, this course requires onsite monitoring and supervision of coursework/project work.

Question 3:

How often are the classes, and how long?

Answer 3:

Two hours, every week. Mandatory onsite attendance for coursework. Classes continue to run during the holiday periods.

Question 4:

 Do the students have access to the computer room?

Answer 4:

 Yes, with their own log-in details.

Question 5:

Can the students’ school, or the State Examinations Commission access and monitor project work?

Answer 5:

Yes, to ensure inter-candidate equity and examinations integrity.

Question 6:

Do students sit in-house exams on a regular basis?

Answer 6:

Yes, it is compulsory for students to sit the regular in-house assessments to monitor progress.