Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy

The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

Economists observe the world and try to make sense of it. To structure their approach in making sense of the world, our students will learn about the key models and methods used by professional economists in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. During the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy programme, there will be a big emphasis on students applying the scientific process to economic phenomenon by formulating good questions, and answering them by gathering, organizing and analysing data. Our Faculty members will be alongside our students to guide them on their intellectual journey via our research-led teaching and problem-based learning. Furthermore, we will foster a learning environment that values diverse perspectives. For example, we will place a big emphasis on valuing the perspectives of different groups when evaluating economic policies. We will deliver the programme through a blend of online modules (with both synchronous and asynchronous learning events) and residential academies to facilitate students who might live far away from UL or have work and personal commitments. The residential academies will help students focus on their studies, develop key study skills, and network with their classmates. In addition to our academic faculty, there will also be guest lectures by adjunct faculty from both policymaking and commercial organisations. Students will be assessed on a continuous basis through a mix of essays, projects, and presentations, at an individual and group level. There will be workshops to help students develop their communication skills. There will be a big emphasis on being able to communicate economic ideas and analyses through different mediums, with both economists and non-economists. Our students will be encouraged to plan their future intellectual and professional development. To that end, we will hold networking events and career workshops during the academies. Furthermore, students will be given the opportunity to build confidence in learning new skills with statistical software and to keep up-to-date with research in economics by reading professional and academic journals. We have an international outlook, so our graduates will be encouraged and supported to become dynamic observers of the world in identifying solutions to key emerging global economic challenges.