MEconSc (Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning)—full-time and part-time
College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
Course overview
• The appropriate theoretical and conceptual foundations to examine issues in economic policy evaluation and planning;
• The necessary analytical skills to contribute to economic and social planning in a wide variety of fields;
• The necessary applied skills to undertake the evaluation of public policy programmes and plans.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Students admitted to the programme will normally hold a primary degree with Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent international qualification*, which will have included the study and understanding of economics to intermediate level.** Students who hold a Higher Diploma in Economics with Second Class Honours, Grade 1, or equivalent international qualification may also apply. IELTS scores of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable.
* In exceptional cases a person without a 2.1 primary degree may be admitted if economics is a major part of their undergraduate degree and if they have achieved a 2.1 average in the economics courses they have taken.
** By intermediate level economics we mean courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics at a level typically done in second or third year of an undergraduate programme. Accordingly people who have only studied one year of economics are not eligible for admission.
Duration:
1 year, full-time/2 years,part-time
Next start date: This programme is under review for 2013 entry. For the most up-to-date information please consult: www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes/courses/taught
Average intake: 30 (25 EU; 5 non-EU)
Course outline
Modules include:
• Microeconomic Theory
• Macroeconomic Theory
• Data Management and Survey Techniques
• Econometrics
• Policy and Planning Analysis
In addition, you select three options (subject to availability) from the following list:
• Cost Benefit Analysis and Evaluation
• Environmental Economics
• Local and Rural Development
• Health and Social Care
• Transition Economics
• International Monetary Economics
• Advanced Econometrics
• Public Sector Economics
• Economics of Innovation
Students also complete a dissertation. Courses are spread over two years on the part-time programme.
Students will also receive a placement in an appropriate organisation, or local, regional and national agency, allowing them to gain direct experience of research and policy issues.
Applications and selections
Requirements and assessment
Find out more
PAC code
GYC07, full-time GYC08, part-time
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,015
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,250
Current students
Current student name
Current student details/course
"...Course student quote..."
Past students
Past student name
Past student details
"...Past student quote..."
