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Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy - Module EC5006

Explore key public policy debates with UL’s Level 9, 12-week Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy micro-credential. No economics background needed.

Key information

EU fees per year €900
Non-EU fees per year €900
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Online
Start date January 2027
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code EC5006

What role does economics play in shaping the biggest challenges of our time? This micro-credential explores contemporary issues through the lens of applied economics, from inequality and sustainability to fiscal policy and global development. 

Designed for professionals with a non-economics background, this 12-week, Level 9 module equips you to critically assess public policy, interpret economic data, and evaluate real-world interventions. It also provides a pathway for learners looking to progress to postgraduate study in economics. 

This module is associated with the Economics and Public Policy - Postgraduate Diploma. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award. 

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