Program Overview
The Professional Diploma in Public Policy from University College Dublin is a part-time program for domestic applicants that equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate public policy decision-making. The program focuses on challenges in policy implementation, regulation, and analysis, providing a solid foundation in public policy and governance. Students will develop an understanding of the political, economic, and social factors that shape policy outcomes and enhance their collaborative and communication skills in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Professional Diploma in Public Policy is a part-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of public policy making in a rapidly changing world. The program focuses on the challenges associated with effective regulation and administration of public services, ensuring that policy decisions are evidence-based, and understanding the socio-economic changes and political issues that influence policy making.
Objectives:
The program aims to help students:
- Understand the political, ethical, social, and economic factors that influence policymaking.
- Gain a critical perspective on the role of the policy analyst within the democratic and policy-making process.
- Develop the ability to review policy analysis, recognizing the variety of considerations that shape policy outcomes.
- Understand the variety of ideas, expectations, and norms that shape debates about appropriate policy solutions and the assessment of policy outcomes.
- Acquire a strong foundation in the theoretical and conceptual knowledge of public policy and governance.
- Analyze public policies comparatively in a national and subnational context, while gaining increased understanding of international differences.
- Effectively communicate concepts, knowledge, debates, and research to peers, specialists, and non-specialist audiences.
- Develop an awareness of inter-disciplinary perspectives.
- Enhance collaborative group and team-based approaches to learning, research, and presentation.
Other:
- The program is suitable for domestic (EEA) applicants.
- International (Non-EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region are not eligible for the part-time option.
- The program is delivered face-to-face.
- The next intake is in September 2024/2025.
- The program duration is 3 years.
- The program is part-time.
- The program is offered by University College Dublin (UCD).
Fees and Funding Fees, Funding and Scholarships
ProfDip Public Policy (W468) Part Time EU fee per year - € 2430 nonEU fee per year - € 5020
