Highlights
Tuition fee
18400 EUR / year
10200 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
18400 EUR / year
10200 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Throughout the Economics and Policy Analysis at University of Limerick you'll gain the practical skills you need for a career in economics and economics related fields with UL’s highly ranked one-year, full-time Master of Science.

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Overview

The Economics and Policy Analysis  at University of Limerick  features a strong focus on policy aspects of economics in areas such as macroeconomics, health economics, industrial development, education and labour. 

The programme, recently ranked in the top 50 Masters in Western Europe by EdUniversal Best Masters, has an extremely strong employment record, with past graduates working across the private and public sector. 

It is the only Master's course in economics in Ireland that offers the potential for students to gain a double degree and enhance their international exposure and career opportunities through our partnership with HEC Liège (the Business School of the University of Liège). 

Career opportunities:

Our future graduates can expect to gain employment as an economist in areas such as the Financial Sector (e.g. banking, finance, financial services), Government Agencies (e.g. civil service, state banks, central bank, state sponsored bodies, regulatory authorities), Education (lecturing and teaching), Further Study (e.g. PhD), Research (university and other dedicated research agencies).

Who Employs our Graduates? 

Central Bank of Ireland; Irish Government Economics and Evaluation Services; Commission for Energy Regulation; Central Statistics Office; Bank of Ireland; Northern Trust; Sherry Fitzgerald Auctioneers; Davy Stockbrokers; Intersnack (Switzerland); Department of Finance: Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: PhD Research: University Teaching Assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Microeconomics Theory

  • Econometrics

  • Macroeconomic Theory

  • Public Finance & Regulation

  • International Business Workshop

  • Microeconomics for Policy Making

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

EU Applicants: Early application is advisable.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Limerick, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Normally applicants will possess a minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in economics or a programme where economics is a major component (for example, business/commerce). An interview may form part of the application process.  

  • In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions will meet this requirement. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University's English language requirements. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    18400 EUR / year
    ≈ 18400 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    10200 EUR / year
    ≈ 10200 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland
850 - 1150 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Policy Analysis.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
UL Sports Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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NextLevel Student Scholarship
Location not available

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