In each of the first two years of the course there is an equal weighting of economics, politics and law. In Year 3, you can specialise in one subject, or continue to study a combination of subjects. In addition to subject-specific modules a compulsory interdisciplinary module is taken in each year. In Year 1 this module provides core learning skills by way of interdisciplinary content. In Years 2 and 3 the modules will enhance your knowledge of research methods and dissertation skills, including interdisciplinary learning. EPL is normally a three year course. However, you can also elect to spend an extra year abroad in one of our partner universities - in the US, France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Denmark and Sweden. You then complete the final year of your course in DCU.

Graduates from the BA in Economics, Politics and Law will be ideally suited for work in a variety of areas. Some graduates may choose to work in the public service, private industry or international and European institutions, while others may choose a career in law (graduates will be eligible for entry to the Law Society of Ireland as trainee solicitors, on successful completion of the relevant entrance exams and all subjects required for the entrance exams are covered), tax/financial services, journalism, policy-evaluation or research. This course includes modules that have sufficient credits to meet the Teaching Council requirements for Economics.