Economics and Policy Analysis

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in economics or a programme where economics is a major component.

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Gain the practical skills you need for a career in economics and economics related fields with UL’s highly ranked one-year, full-time Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Policy Analysis.

This programme features a strong focus on policy aspects of economics in areas such as macroeconomics, health economics, industrial development, education and labour.

The programme, recently ranked in the top 50 Masters in Western Europe by EdUniversal Best Masters, has an extremely strong employment record, with past graduates working across the private and public sector.

It is the only Master's course in economics in Ireland that offers the potential for students to gain a double degree and enhance their international exposure and career opportunities through our partnership with HEC Liège (the Business School of the University of Liège).

• Benefit from a strong applied public policy focus which prepares you for positions that require the application of economic knowledge and practical skills.

• Gain applied economic skills such as data analysis, econometrics and policy analysis.

• Develop a broader understanding of contemporary economic theories.

• Explore some of the key challenges facing the global economy.

Information for international students

• Postgraduate Entry Requirements for International Students
• English Language Requirements

Email ULGlobal@ul.ie for further information.

Fees and funding

• Scholarships for International Students
• Sports Scholarships