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Public Administration - Graduate Diploma / MA

Course Details

The Public Administration - Graduate Diploma / MA is a postgraduate program offered by the University of Limerick. The program is available in both full-time and part-time modes, with a duration of one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Brief Description

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public administration, including public administration theory and practice, economics, law, organizational behavior, and policy analysis. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in public management and policy-making environments.

Program Structure

The program consists of a range of modules, including:

• Public Administration Theory & Practice
• Research Methods for Practitioners
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics for Business
• Collaborative Governance & Leadership
• International Economic Issues
• Administrative Law
• Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (Online)
• Dissertation

Full-Time Program

The full-time program is completed over one year, with the following structure:

Autumn Semester

• Public Administration Theory & Practice
• Research Methods for Practitioners
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics for Business

Spring Semester

• Collaborative Governance & Leadership
• International Economic Issues
• Administrative Law
• Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (Online)

Summer Semester

• Dissertation

Part-Time Program

The part-time program is completed over two years, with the following structure:

Year 1, Autumn Semester

• Public Administration Theory & Practice
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics for Business

Year 1, Spring Semester

• Collaborative Governance & Leadership
• International Economic Issues
• Administrative Law

Year 2, Autumn Semester

• Research Methods for Practitioners

Year 2, Spring Semester

• Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (Online)

Year 2, Summer Semester

• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honor, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline. The university may shortlist and invite applicants to an interview. If an applicant wishes to progress to the MA, they must achieve at least a second-class honor, grade 2 (2.2) following completion of the 60 credit taught modules.

Fees

The fees for the program are as follows:

• EU - Full Time: 7,995
• EU - Part Time: 4,500 per annum
• Non-EU - Full Time: 18,600
• Non-EU - Part Time: 9,900 per annum

Graduate Profile

The program can lead to a range of career opportunities, including management roles in public agencies and non-governmental organizations working with government. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including senior positions in public administration and policy-making.