Public Administration & Policy

The purpose of this short, single module course is to explore the role played by systems of public administration in modern policy making. As well as considering a variety of theories, models and frameworks for understanding the relationship between public administration and policy, the Module examines some contemporary challenges and reforms which are changing the nature of this relationship. The influence of the EU and international organisations on national administrative systems also forms part of the Module.

Module/Trimester/Credits

Stage 1 Core Modules

SPOL41060 Public Administration & Policy Autumn 10

Entry requirements will be identical to those obtaining for the current Public Policy programme intake (fulltime and part- time):



• The academic minimum standard for admission to a Masters programme is an Upper Second Class degree or its equivalent. Relevant professional experience and motivation will be considered where the first degree was taken in a field with little or no relevance to the social sciences, or where the first degree was taken a long time ago (eg more than ten years prior to application).



• Relevant professional experience and motivation may also be taken into account in the case of students who have not attained the minimum academic standards: in this case, they may be offered a place on the Graduate Diploma programme, with the possibility of transferring to the MP, subject to academic performance and grades attained.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

4 months part-time.

W467: Professional Certificate in Public Administration & Policy Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught