Public Administration

Key programme benefits to future students

The modules offered in the MPA programme are designed to provide participants with a rigorous and inter-disciplinary curriculum in public administration, economics, and law.



The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of the nature, role and development of the public sector and an awareness of public service values.



Students study a wide range of topics including Public Administration, Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Policy Analysis and Law.

Full-time:

Autumn Modules

• Public Administration Theory & Practice

• Research Methods for Practitioners

• Organisational Behaviour

• Economics for Business



Spring Modules

• Collaborative Governance & Leadership

• International Economic Issues

• Administrative Law

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



Summer Modules

• Dissertation



Part-time:

Autumn Modules

• Public Administration Theory & Practice (Y1)

• Organisational Behaviour (Y1)

• Economics for Business (Y1)

• Research Methods for Practitioners (Y2)



Spring Modules

• Collaborative Governance & Leadership (Y1)

• International Economic Issues (Y1)

• Administrative Law (Y1)

• Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (Y2)



Summer Modules

• Dissertation (Y2)

Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.



Alternative Exit route of Graduate Diploma in Public Administration on completion of 2 semesters (60 ECTS). Students who attain the standard of second class honours grade one on completion of the (60 ects) may, on the submission of an appropriate research proposal, be permitted to transfer to the MPA register at the discretion of the Course Board.



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates pursue careers in public agencies or non-governmental organisations working with government, whether at the local, national or international levels.