Corruption, the abuse of public power for private gain, levies huge costs on economies, societies, and individuals. Corruption is a fundamental threat to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and to sustainability more generally. Understanding the risks and solutions is therefore essential for careers in business, politics, public administration, and civil society. This module tasks students with developing an anti-corruption intervention that meets a challenge identified by the 2020 Hamilton Report (The Review of Structures and Strategies to Prevent, Investigate and Penalise Economic Crime and Corruption) and the National Economic Crime and Anti-Corruption Strategy. Students will learn about how corruption is defined and measured, the costs of corruption, and anti-corruption policy and evaluation. Members of the Irish state’s Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption and Transparency International Ireland will set out the key corruption challenges faced by Ireland and engage with students as they develop their proposed solutions.
Anti-Corruption Challenge
Anti-Corruption Challenge
Our Challenge
Corruption undermines lives, societies, and economies. Students taking this module will learn why we must take fighting corruption seriously and develop the skills to do so effectively.
The Team
- Topics
- Study format
- Campus
- Application period
- 16 June – 31 October 2025
- Study period
- 23 February – 27 February 2026
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- Dublin City University
Learning outcomes
LO5 - Learning Outcome 5
Develop and Justify an Anti-Corruption Intervention – Design a practical, evidence-based intervention that addresses a specific corruption challenge, demonstrating an understanding of economic and policy considerations.
ESCO SKILLS
LO1 - Learning Outcome 1
Understand Corruption and Its Effects – Define and critically assess how corruption is measured and analyse its effects on economic development, sustainable development, inequality, poverty, and gender disparities.
ESCO SKILLS
LO2 - Learning Outcome 2
Examine the Causes of Corruption and Policy Responses – Identify key drivers of corruption and evaluate the effectiveness of deterrence-based and behavioural approaches to anti-corruption policy.
ESCO SKILLS
LO3 - Learning Outcome 3
Apply Academic Insights to a Specific Context and Set of Challenges – Assess the nature and scale of corruption in a country, with reference to national policy and strategy.
ESCO SKILLS
LO4 - Learning Outcome 4
Engage with Experts and Stakeholders – Integrate insights from policymakers, experts, and organisations such as Transparency International Ireland and the Department of Justice to inform anti-corruption strategies.
ESCO SKILLS
LO6 - Learning Outcome 6
Communicate and Evaluate Policy Solutions – Effectively present and defend proposed interventions, engage in peer assessment, and critically reflect on the feasibility and potential impact of anti-corruption measures.
ESCO SKILLS
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Corruption, the abuse of public power for private gain, levies huge costs on economies, societies, and individuals. Corruption is a fundamental threat to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and to sustainability more generally. Understanding the risks and solutions is therefore essential for careers in business, politics, public administration, and civil society. This module tasks students with developing an anti-corruption intervention that meets a challenge identified by the 2020 Hamilton Report (The Review of Structures and Strategies to Prevent, Investigate and Penalise Economic Crime and Corruption) and the National Economic Crime and Anti-Corruption Strategy. Students will learn about how corruption is defined and measured, the costs of corruption, and anti-corruption policy and evaluation. Members of the Irish state’s Advisory Council against Economic Crime and Corruption and Transparency International Ireland will set out the key corruption challenges faced by Ireland and engage with students as they develop their proposed solutions.
Hosting university
Dublin City University
