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Master of Economics and Policy Analysis

University of Limerick

  • Limerick, Ireland
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Limerick campus

About the program

One-year MSc in economics with a strong focus on policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Economics and Policy Analysis. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: one year on campus with a dissertation in summer.

Career outcomes

  • Banking
  • Finance and financial services
  • Lecturing and teaching
  • Research in universities and research agencies

Curriculum

  • One year on campus with a dissertation in summer. Core modules include Evolution of Economic Theory
  • Applied Data Analysis for Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Macroeconomics for Policy Making and Microeconomics for Policy Making.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a first or second class Level 8 honours degree or recognised equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • With UL country-specific minimums (for example India first division 55-70% by programme
  • Pakistan 70% or 3.0/4.0
  • USA GPA 3.00). Some programmes need an interview
  • Work experience
  • CV
  • References or portfolio.

Accepted academic background

Taught master's applicants must normally hold a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant discipline. UL prints country-specific minimums (for example India: four-year bachelor or three-year honours bachelor, First division, 55-70% by programme, Pakistan: four-year degree, 70% or 3.0/4.0, Indonesia: 3.00/4.00, USA: GPA 3.00 or higher, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan: CGPA 3.00/4.00, Turkiye: CGPA 2.5/4, Vietnam: average 7.0 or higher, Ghana: 2:2 from public or 2:1 from private universities, Nigeria: 2:2 federal or 2:1 private/state, China: high grades in a four-year degree from a recognised competitive university, Three-year degrees not accepted). Some programmes require interview, Work experience, CV, References or a portfolio.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
  • TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
  • TOEFL PBT 580
  • Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
  • PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
  • Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates
  • Passport Copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page
  2. country-specific entry rules
  3. English requirements and closing date (the non-EU Autumn deadline was 1 July in Some programmes close earlier). Apply online to UL. Application fee 50 EUR. Submit degree transcripts
  4. English test evidence and any CV
  5. references or proposal the programme asks for. Interview only where required. Pay the 1
  6. 000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter. Apply for the Irish student visa (full-time study only) with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year€18,400 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLimerick
Faculty or schoolKemmy Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.