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Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses Economics, Politics and Law

Economics, Politics and Law

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank#5
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

The BA in Economics, Politics and Law (EPL) will challenge you to explore how its key disciplines interact in contemporary Irish society and how they shape the current global environment. You’ll also gain an understanding of how economics, politics and law are inextricably bound together and how they can be applied to real world situations. This extremely versatile degree can be exercised in a number of professions.

The course can be completed in three years or in four with an optional Third Year abroad in the US, France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Denmark, Sweden or a one of a selection of other locations.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Data Analysis
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to European Integration
- Introduction to US History and Politics
- Constitutional Law
- Introducing Politics
- Introducing Law
- Mathematics for Economics
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Public Finance
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Intermediate Microeconomics 1
- Intermediate Microeconomics 2
- The Irish Political System
- Global Political Economy
- The Law of Contract
- European Union Law
- Advanced European Union Law
- Political Ideologies
- Criminal Law 1
Year 2 Optional Modules -
- Mathematics for Economics
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Topics in Applied Economics
- Public Policy
- Issues in European Law (Banking)
Year 3 Optional Modules -
- Industrial Economics
- Economic Estimation and Inference
- Financial Theory
- Financial Markets
- International Economics
- Development Economics
- Public Choice
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Nationalism and Populism in the 21st Century
- Administrative Law
- Post Soviet Politics
- Employment Law
- Contemp. Politics of the M. East & N. Africa
- Jurisprudence
- Issues in American Politics
- Dissertation
- Law of Evidence
- Gender and Politics
- Issues in European Integration
- Jurisprudence II
- The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa
- The Politics of South Asia
- Unrecognised States in the Intl. System
- Climate Change Law
- Property Law 1
- Company Law
- Property Law 2
- Law of Torts 1
- Law of Torts 2
- Advanced Company Law
- Family Law
- Principles of Equity and Trusts
- The Politics of Migration in Europe
- International Trade Law
- Mathematics of Finance: An Introduction
- Uaneen - Contributing Module
- Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
- O4 or H6 in Mathematics
GCE A Level
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
- GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics
Fees & Scholarships
Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee
€15,000 per annum
Career Prospect
So much of our lives depends on government decisions, which have the economy, politics and the law at the centre of them. Graduates from the EPL programme take away a keen understanding of public policy and how government decisions are made with the ability to identify emerging issues and analyse proposals.

The EPL degree opens the door to a broad range of careers in law, consultancy, finance and various aspects of public policy making, including elected politics, social and political research, journalism, public affairs and advocacy. Organisations across the public, private and not for profit sectors depend on a keen knowledge of political, economic and legal environments, and this unique programme is geared to giving students the core skills that maximise their employability.

Career Areas:
- Politics
- Public Service
- Broadcasting/Journalism
- Legal Service Advocacy/Campaigning
- Tax/financial services
- Policy-evaluation
- Research Academia
- Teaching Not for profit

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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