Economics

University College Dublin

 

Course Name Economics
Course Provider University College Dublin
Course Code W015 W281
Course Type Postgraduate
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)  More info... Major National University of Ireland Level 8 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Part time
Location (Districts) Belfield
Qualification Letters HDipEconSc
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Next Intake: 2017/2018 September.

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Application Date Applicants for September 2016 intake, please note that applications will open on 01 October 2015.
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Duration 1 year full time, 2 years part-time.
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Entry Requirements 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.
Comment 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
Course Content HDip Economics
Graduate Taught (level 8 nfq, credits 60)
The Higher Diploma in Economics is designed for students who wish to undertake further postgraduate study such as the taught MA but whose undergraduate degree does not reach the required standard in economics. 

- One year full-time or two years part-time
- Stand-alone, internationally recognised qualification
- Conversion course from another discipline to economics
Subjects Taught

Expand+Students are required to take at least 50 credits in economics and 10 credits in additional options which may be economics modules. As all modules are equivalent to 5 credits students must take at least 10 economics modules and 2 additonal options. T...
Assessment Method 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.
Careers or Further Progression Related Programmes
MA Economics FT
Further Enquiries Contact Name: Nicolas Clifton
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8272
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