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Economics and Policy Analysis - MSc

Gain practical economic skills for careers in the public and private sectors with UL’s one-year Economics and Policy Analysis MSc.

Key information

EU fees per year €10,200
Non-EU fees per year €18,400
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)

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). 

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During this programme, you will

  • 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. 
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