How long does the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis take to complete?

The Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis runs 15 to 18 months across on-campus, online and distance routes. Part-time study extends the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis where work commitments require it.

Can I study the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis online?

Yes. The Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis is delivered on-campus in central London, online and by distance learning, and each mode shares the same weekly seminar structure.

Is the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis UK recognised?

The Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis is a UK Level 5 award aligned with RES, GES and CIPFA analytical frameworks, with confirmed credit transfer into a Bachelor's top-up.

What are the entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis?

Applicants need a Level 4 Diploma or comparable qualification, GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C, and IELTS 6.0 where required. Analyst experience supports the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis application.

How much does the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis cost and is funding available?

Tuition varies by mode. LSLPE admissions publishes current fees at offer stage and discusses instalment plans and employer sponsorship for the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis on request.

Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis | LSLPE | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis at LSLPE is a UK Level 5 programme running 15 to 18 months across on-campus, online and distance modes. It equips analysts with the applied toolkit used across UK public and private-sector economics: cost-benefit analysis, regulatory impact assessment, market analysis, forecasting and applied econometrics. The syllabus is aligned with the Royal Economic Society, the Government Economic Service and CIPFA analytical frameworks, and carries confirmed credit transfer into a UK Bachelor's top-up in economics or economic analysis.

By graduation you will have produced Treasury Green Book appraisal notes, delivered market-analysis reports for hypothetical regulator clients, built forecasting models in R or Stata, and completed a supervised capstone project on a live analytical question.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with Royal Economic Society (RES), Government Economic Service (GES) and CIPFA analytical frameworks.
Confirmed credit transfer into an articulated UK Bachelor's top-up.
Treasury Green Book appraisal training with worked-example case sets.
Applied forecasting practice in R and Stata using UK public datasets.
Guest sessions with practitioners from the Government Economic Service and regulators.
Careers day links to City research desks, regulator economics teams and think tanks.

What You Will Learn

Cost-benefit analysis and social discount rates under Green Book guidance.
Regulatory impact assessment and the Better Regulation framework.
Market definition, market power analysis and competition economics.
Forecasting techniques from ARIMA to structural time-series models.
Applied econometrics for cross-sectional, panel and time-series data.
Sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulation.
Report writing for regulator, government and investor audiences.
Capstone project design and defence.

Who This Course Is For

Diploma holders in economics or public policy progressing to Level 5.
Public-sector analysts moving into applied economic analysis roles.
Regulator economics-team support staff.
Consulting and finance professionals sharpening applied analytical craft.
Working professionals studying part-time through the distance route.

Career Pathways

Regulatory Economist at a sector regulator.
Economic Policy Analyst inside a Whitehall department.
Economist at the Government Economic Service.
Public Finance Analyst supporting CIPFA-aligned public bodies.
Economic Consultant in competition and regulatory economics.
Investment Analyst using applied analysis for asset allocation.
Research Economist at a think tank such as the IFS or NIESR.

The LSLPE careers service links Higher Diploma students to Government Economic Service, regulator and think-tank pipelines through the careers day programme.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Diploma (Level 4), Advanced Diploma or comparable qualification in economics or a numerate discipline.
GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for non-native English speakers.
One academic or professional reference.
Working professionals moving from analyst, researcher or public-sector modelling roles are welcomed.

Why Study at LSLPE

LSLPE is a specialist division of Harold International College of London that reads economics as an applied discipline embedded in public policy. The Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis is delivered in small, tutor-visible cohorts using the case-room and select-committee tradition, so appraisal and forecasting choices are argued in public against evidence.

Central London places the Bank of England, the Treasury, the sector regulators and Chatham House within a short tube ride of every classroom. Online and distance students join the same weekly seminar structure with named programme-tutor support, so working analysts complete the Higher Diploma in Economic Analysis without leaving employment.

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