Part-Time Graduate Programmes
Part Time Graduate Programmes
All of our postgraduate degrees can be taken on a part-time basis, meaning students can pay lower fees each year and take the degree over two years instead of one.
We have implemented several innovations to our part-time schedule that will allow students to successfully complete their MSc while working, giving them:
- Flexibility to balance their academic pursuits with professional responsibilities. We offer late afternoon classes, classes in only some days of the week and several online modules. See here a sample schedule for 2024/25 for the MSc in Applied Economics and MSc in Economics and Data Analytics that offers a very flexible schedule for students also in employment.
- Practical applications: we encourage MSc students to write their thesis in an area related to their current job.
- Career enhancement: an MSc can open doors to new career opportunities and promotions within your current organization or elsewhere.
- Financial Support: many employers offer tuition reimbursement or financial assistance for employees pursuing further education related to their field. Tuition fees are also paid over two years.
The modules for the part-time degree are the same as those taken by students on the full-time degree* and part-time students may do an internship (for the MSc in Applied/Behavioural Economics/ Economics and Data Analytics), but not in an institution in which they are currently employed or were employed while registered for the MSc.
You can apply for our part-time MSc programmes here.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with MSc Programme Director: Dr Oana Peia (opens in a new window)oana.peia@ucd.ie
HDip Econ Programme Coordinator: Prof Christopher Jepsen (opens in a new window)christopher.jepsen@ucd.ie