Diploma in Applied Economics
Course Overview
The Diploma in Applied Economics at LSLPE is a UK Level 4 practitioner-foundation qualification running 9 to 12 months across on-campus, online and distance routes. The programme takes candidates through the application of microeconomic and macroeconomic reasoning to real policy, business and regulatory questions, aligned with Royal Economic Society, Government Economic Service and Society of Professional Economists standards.
By graduation you will have produced an applied analysis of a live policy question, built a small applied econometric exercise, drafted a business-facing economic note, prepared a regulatory-economics case, and completed a written portfolio suitable for Advanced Diploma progression.
Key Features
- Curriculum aligned with Royal Economic Society and Government Economic Service applied-economics standards.
- Modules on applied microeconomics, applied macroeconomics and applied policy analysis.
- Case-room teaching on IFS, NIESR and Bank of England analyses.
- Workshops in spreadsheet-based analysis and short-form economic writing.
- Society of Professional Economists-aligned strand on practitioner-facing economics.
- Named programme-tutor support with weekly seminars in all three modes.
- Articulation into LSLPE Advanced Diploma and Higher Diploma routes.
What You Will Learn
- Apply microeconomic reasoning to a policy question.
- Read macroeconomic data from the ONS and Bank of England.
- Build a small applied econometric exercise.
- Advise on the economic dimensions of a regulatory question.
- Draft a business-facing economic note.
- Interpret IFS Green Budget and NIESR outlook material.
- Prepare an applied policy analysis in the Government Economic Service house style.
- Present findings orally in a mock-committee or client setting.
Who This Course Is For
- Analysts in commercial, consulting and regulatory roles building applied depth.
- Career changers moving into economics-adjacent roles.
- International applicants seeking a UK-based practitioner-foundation credential.
- Working professionals in strategy, procurement and finance-support roles.
- Applicants preparing for an Advanced Diploma in economics.
Career Pathways
- Economic policy analyst in a government team.
- Economic consultant on applied desks.
- Regulatory economist supporting sector regulators.
- Public finance analyst in a delivery body.
- Research economist in a think tank.
- Central bank analyst support role.
- Investment analyst with an applied brief.
The LSLPE careers service points Diploma students to Advanced Diploma progression and to entry-level applied-economics roles.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-levels, BTEC, Access to HE) or equivalent, OR a relevant Certificate at LSLPE.
- GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent.
- IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.5) for non-native English speakers, or equivalent.
- A personal statement outlining your progression aims in applied economics.
- Applicants with analytical, commercial or research experience are encouraged to reference it at application.
Why Study at LSLPE
LSLPE is a specialist division of Harold International College of London reading law, politics and economics as three interlocking disciplines. Central London places the Bank of England, the Treasury, the IFS, NIESR and the LSE-adjacent applied-economics ecosystem within a short tube ride of every classroom.
Every intake joins the same weekly seminar structure with named programme-tutor support. The LSLPE careers service runs at least one careers day each year and briefs Diploma candidates individually on progression routes.
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