Economic Science (Hdip) (1EK2)
The Higher Diploma in Economic Science is an intensive and challenging two-semester taught programme in core economic theory and methods. In addition, a variety of specialist options are provided. It is mainly intended for those aiming for entry to a Master’s degree programme but who have not yet studied economics in sufficient depth for direct entry. It is attractive to those with scientific and engineering backgrounds, as well as humanities, business and social sciences graduates.
Subjects in this course are:-
SEMESTER 1
- Optional EC219: Comparative Economic Thought - 5 Credits
- Optional EC207: Irish Economic History - 5 Credits
- Optional EC382: International Economics - 5 Credits
- Optional EC388: Environmental And Natural Resource Economics - 5 Credits
- Optional EC345: Health Economics - 5 Credits
- Optional EC369: Money And Banking - 5 Credits
- Required EC269: Intermediate Microeconomics - 5 Credits
- Required EC273: Mathematics for Economics - 5 Credits
- Required EC427: Ireland, Europe & the Global Economy - 5 Credits
SEMESTER 2
- Optional EC386: Public Economics - 5 Credits
- Optional EC362: Economics Of Financial Markets - 5 Credits
- Optional EC3104: Agricultural and Food Economics - 5 Credits
- Required EC268: Intermediate Macroeconomics - 5 Credits
- Required EC275: Statistics for Economics - 5 Credits
- Required EC416: Research Paper II - 10 Credits
Overview
INSTITUTION
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Diploma
CATEGORY
Diploma – Others
Intakes and Duration
September
2 Semesters
Fees
Total Fees
€13,440
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent with some economics modules or modules of a quantitative/mathematical/statistical nature.
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IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable
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Subjects
Business & Management
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