Economics

HDip Economics

Graduate Taught (level 8 nfq, credits 60)



One year full-time or two years part-time

Stand-alone, internationally recognised qualification

Conversion course from another discipline to economics

Module Trimester Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

ECON42450 Microeconomic Theory Autumn 7.5

ECON42480 Statistics HDip Autumn 7.5

ECON42430 Macroeconomic Theory Spring 7.5

ECON42470 Econometrics HDip Spring 7.5



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:

Students must select a MINIMUM of THREE Level 3 option modules. The remaining options can be either Level 2 or Level 3 modules.

ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn 5

ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn 5

ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn 5

ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn 5

ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn 5

ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn 5

ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn 5

ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn 5

ECON30520 R for Economists Autumn 5

ECON30540 Advd Econometrics: Time Series Autumn 5

ECON30570 Economic Growth Autumn 5

ECON30590 Economics of Gender Autumn 5

ECON30610 Economics of Natural Resources Autumn 5

ECON30630 Economics of Corporate Finance Autumn 5

ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring 5

ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring 5

ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring 5

ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring 5

ECON30260 The Economics of the Transport Sector Spring 5

ECON30500 Field Experiments Social Sci Spring 5

ECON30530 Advanced Econometrics: Microeconometrics Spring 5

ECON30580 Economics of Betting Markets Spring 5

ECON30600 Economics of Climate Change Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:

Students may select three modules from Level 1 & 2 options OR Level 3 options.

ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn 5

ECON20080 Economic Policy Analysis Autumn 5

ECON20190 Introduction to Financial Economics Autumn 5

MATH10030 Mathematics for Business Autumn 5

MATH20330 Optimisation for Economics Autumn 5

DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring 5

ECON20100 Game Theory Spring 5

ECON20120 The Economics of the European Union: Institutions, Policies and Crises Spring 5

ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring 5

ECON20160 Economics of the Environment Spring 5

ECON20180 Intermediate Microeconomics II Spring 5

ECON20230 Economics, Organisation and Management Spring 5

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with some mathematical and statistical content and/or should be confident in their ability to successfully complete the undergraduate Economics modules which make up this programme.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

At least 20% of the final grade for all modules will be made up of continuous assessment. The form of assessment will depend on the lecturer and the level and subject matter of the module but possibilities include multiple choice tests, essays and computer-based project work. The balance of the final grade will consist of a final exam.

60

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

HDip Economics (W015) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 6710

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


HDip Economics (W281) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4390

nonEU fee per year - € 6635


***Fees are subject to change

Commencing September 2025