Economics

HDip Economics

Graduate Taught (level 8 nfq, credits 60)



One year full-time or two years part-time

Stand-alone, internationally recognised qualification

Conversion course from another discipline to economics



The Higher Diploma in Economics is aimed at students willing to study economics at Master level but with no prior background in the subject. It equips students with knowledge of the fundamentals of economic theory as well as knowledge of key issues in some sub-fields of economics.



Who Should Apply?



Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes



Part Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The program requests that students complete 10 modules: 4 core modules (30 Credits) and 6 optional modules (30 Credits).



HDip Economics

Graduate Taught

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Stage 1 - Core

Macroeconomic Theory ECON42430

Microeconomic Theory ECON42450

Econometrics HDip ECON42470

Statistics HDip ECON42480



HDip Economics

Graduate Taught

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Stage 1 - Option

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals DEV20130

Irish Economy ECON20060

Economic Policy Analysis ECON20080

Game TheoryECON20100

The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises ECON20120

Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World WarECON20130

Economics of the Environment ECON20160

Intermediate Microeconomics II ECON20180

Introduction to Financial Economics ECON20190

Economics, Organisation and Management ECON20230

The Economics of Health and Health Policy ECON30100

Advanced Macroeconomics ECON30120

Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data ECON30130

International Money and Banking ECON30150

International Trade Economics ECON30160

Financial Economics: Asset Pricing ECON30170

Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy ECON30180

Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice ECON30190

The Economics of the Transport Sector ECON30260

Behavioural Economics and Public Policy ECON30270

Advanced Microeconomics ECON30290

Labour Economics ECON30360

Experimental Economics: Lab Experiments ECON30390

Political Economy ECON30400

Development Economics ECON30410

Economics of International Fin ECON30430

Field Experiments Social Sci ECON30500

R for Economists ECON30520

Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics ECON30530

Advd Econometrics: Time Series ECON30540

Philosophy of Economics ECON30550

Optimisation for Economics MATH20330

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with some mathematical and statistical content and/or should be confident in their ability to successfully complete the undergraduate Economics modules which make up this programme.

The following entry routes are available:



HDip Economics FT (W015)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



HDip Economics PT (W281)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

At least 20% of the final grade for all modules will be made up of continuous assessment. The form of assessment will depend on the lecturer and the level and subject matter of the module but possibilities include multiple choice tests, essays and computer-based project work. The balance of the final grade will consist of a final exam.

60

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

HDip Economics (W015) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 6710

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


HDip Economics (W281) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4390

nonEU fee per year - € 6635


***Fees are subject to change

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.