Program Overview

Course Overview

IMPORTANT: please note this course is not on offer for entry 2023.

Have you studied some economics, but wish to do more, and perhaps go on to a Masters degree? Or, if you haven’t studied economics but have a degree, would you like to begin? The Higher Diploma in Economic Science may be the programme for you

The Higher Diploma in Economic Science is an intensive and challenging two-semester taught programme in core economic theory and methods. In addition, a variety of specialist options are provided. It is mainly intended for those aiming for entry to a Master’s degree programme but who have not yet studied economics in sufficient depth for direct entry. It is attractive to those with scientific and engineering backgrounds, as well as humanities, business and social sciences graduates.

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A combined fee arrangement applies to those students who complete this programme and subsequently are admitted to one of the three Masters in Economics at University of Galway (i.e., MEconSc International Finance, MSc Health Economics, and MSc Global Environmental economics). In these cases, the Higher Diploma is treated as the first year of a two-year programme, with the second (Masters) year involving a lower fee. Non-EU students can apply for concessions of up to €3,000 off the fees of the Masters in Economics programmes. Contact the programme director for details.

Applications are made online via the University of Galway

Postgraduate Applications System

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Assessment is typically by way of a combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment components, in particular, term papers and project work.