Economics and Public Policy - Postgraduate Diploma Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years
- Delivered online (one in-person class meeting on campus at the beginning of the Autumn Semester).
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- 2 days of Induction in September – offered on campus and online
- Residential Academy at the end of the Spring semester, brings together the learning and insights from all previous modules.
- 2 days of Residential Academy in March - offered on campus and online
- Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential
You will learn through a blend of
- Combination of live and recorded learning events, and then completing assignments
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Full-time programme content
Core modules
- Induction Academy (EC5001) fosters a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, provides information about the structure of the programme, and sets expectations concerning assessment.
- Decision Making with Scarce Resources (M) (EC5003) explores fundamental concepts and analytical approaches in microeconomics.
- The National Economy (M) (EC5005) identifies the consequences of extending national macroeconomic models to allow for international interdependencies.
- Data Exploration & Analysis (M) (EC5007) equips students with key skills in data analysis.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- The Global Economy (M) (EC5004) focuses on key global dynamics, in the context of increasing global economic integration.
- Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy (M) (EC5006) brings together economic theories and pressing societal and economic issues of our time.
- Applied Economics and Public Policy Issues (M) (EC5002) explores contemporary developments in the business world, public policy, the macroeconomy, and the world economy.
- Residential Academy (EC5008) enables students to synthesize concepts covered in the previous modules and apply them to real-world problems.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Part-time programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Induction Academy (EC5001)
- Decision Making with Scarce Resources (M) (EC5003)
- The National Economy (M) (EC5005)
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Part-time programme content - Year 2
Core module
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- The Global Economy (M) (EC5004)
- Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy (M) (EC5006)
- Residential Academy (EC5008)
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
