Expand+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 Masters but whose undergraduate degree does not reach the requir...

Hide-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 Masters 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

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

Vision and Values Statement
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

Programme Outcomes
understand the underlying theories used in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics;

understand basic econometric approaches to model economic phenomena, estimate the resulting model, and interpret the estimated parameters;

display mature literacy and comprehension of economic subject matters;

identify, understand and analyse economic problems;

communicate and explain the reasoning behind applied economic analysis;

be in a position to apply for Master Programs in Economics.

The Higher Diploma in Economics (Full-time) is a one-year 60 credit (ECTS) programme. It is designed for students who wish to undertake further postgraduate study such as the taught MSc but whose undergraduate degree does not reach the required standard in economics. The minimum entry requirement for the taught MSc is an overall GPA of 3.08 (B-) or 2H1 in the Higher Diploma.

Students who do not plan to take further postgraduate study but who wish to enhance their economics education are also welcome.

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

Stage 1 - Core
Macroeconomic Theory
ECON42430
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Microeconomic Theory
ECON42450
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Econometrics HDi...

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

Stage 1 - Core
Macroeconomic Theory
ECON42430
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Microeconomic Theory
ECON42450
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Econometrics HDip
ECON42470
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Statistics HDip
ECON42480

Stage 1 - Option
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
DEV20130
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Irish Economy
ECON20060
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Economic Policy Analysis
ECON20080
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Game Theory
ECON20100
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The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises
ECON20120
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Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War
ECON20130
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Economics of the Environment
ECON20160
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Introduction to Financial Economics
ECON20190
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The Economics of Health and Health Policy
ECON30100
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Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON30120
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Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data
ECON30130
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International Money and Banking
ECON30150
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International Trade Economics
ECON30160
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Financial Economics: Asset Pricing
ECON30170
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Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy
ECON30180
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Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice
ECON30190
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The Economics of the Transport Sector
ECON30260
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Behavioural Economics and Public Policy
ECON30270
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Advanced Microeconomics
ECON30290
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Labour Economics
ECON30360
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History and Economics of Financial Crises
ECON30380
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Experimental Economics
ECON30390
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Political Economy
ECON30400
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Development Economics
ECON30410
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Optimisation for Economics
MATH20330