This programme will significantly develop a student’s knowledge of Irish public administration and public policy. In addition to understanding the key tenets of Irish public administration, graduates can also make an effective contribution to the real-life implementation or evaluation of public policy within the wider context of public sector reform, development, and innovation. An interdisciplinary approach is used, blending topics in public administration with public policy theories and real-life case studies.
Professional Certificate in Public Administration and Policy
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Delivery Method
The programme is delivered through a student-friendly blended learning model. Students attend day-long semianrs/webinars and, between these, are supported with a range of online resources. The programme can be taken no matter where students live.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language.
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Mature students (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may enter a programme without the above qualifications.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 8 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
September 2024
Application Deadline
September 2024
Fees
€2,600 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Students Paying their own Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
- Bank draft.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.
Progression
Graduates of this programme can enter the third stage of the IPA's BA (Hons) on completion of a short bridging programme.
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- The Programme
This programme will significantly develop a student’s knowledge of Irish public administration and public policy. In addition to understanding the key tenets of Irish public administration, graduates can also make an effective contribution to the real-life implementation or evaluation of public policy within the wider context of public sector reform, development, and innovation. An interdisciplinary approach is used, blending topics in public administration with public policy theories and real-life case studies.
- Is This Programme for you?
This programme will appeal to all those working the civil and public service who like to gain a deeper understanding of why and how Irelan'ds public service and public policies operate as they do. Graduates will be in a position to apply what they have learned to their professional lives when they work on projects and engage with the implemention of policies.
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Programme Content
The programme consists of four modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Administration
This module examines the role and function of the Constitution, the political institutions in the State, and the legal and economic systems within which they operate.
Module 2: Institutions and their Roles - How Ireland is Governed
This module introduces students to the way that civil service departments and state bodies are governed. It also provides an overview of how local government, agencies, and the EU operate.
Module 3: Policy Making and Analysis
How are public policies formulated and evaluated? This module covers both the theory of policy making and evaluation and such specific evaluative techniques as financial appraisal and project management.
Module 4: Contemporary Issues in Irish Policy
In this module, students will undertake an in-depth exploration of three key policy areas: social policy, tax policy, and climate policy.
- Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and a final examination.
- Seminar Dates
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- How To Apply
- Download this Application Form and complete it (if your fees are being paid by your employer, be sure to include all the relevant details on the form).
- That form MUST be accompanied by: (a) proof of ID (copy of passport, birth cert, or driving licence), (b) a passport photo, (c) the programme fee (see section on Fees).
Send the completed application form and the above items to undergrad@ipa.ie.
You may also apply by post.
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Programme Delivery and Applications
IPA programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning model. To apply, see the How to Apply section on the relevant programme and download the application form below.
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