The University of Limerick is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, the university offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, engineering, science, and health sciences. With a strong commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement, the University of Limerick provides students with opportunities to gain practical skills, work experience, and develop a global perspective. The university's vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community contribute to a transformative educational experience.

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The Graduate Diploma/MA in Public Administration (MPA) is a one year full-time or 2 year part-time interdisciplinary programme aimed at providing students with analytical and professional skills, combined with knowledge of public management and policy making in government. 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 MPA 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 take compulsory modules in Public Administration, Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Policy Analysis and Law. For the research element of the programme students participate in a research methods module designed for practitioners and complete an individual research project. MA in Public Administration (MPA) – 1 Year Full-Time/ 2 year Part-Time The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time interdisciplinary programme aimed at providing students with analytical and professional skills, combined with knowledge of public management and policy making in government. 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 MPA 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 take compulsory modules in Public Administration, Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Policy Analysis and Law. For the research element of the programme students participate in a research methods module designed for practitioners and complete an individual research project. Both the 1 year full-time and 2 year part-time MPA also provide an exit award of Graduate Diploma in Public Administration for students who meet the academic requirements of the taught programme (60 ects) and do not proceed to the dissertation (30 ects). Show less

Full-Time:

Autumn Semester:
Public Administration Theory & Practice (9 ECTS)
Research Methods for Practitioners (9 ECTS)
Organisational Behaviour (6 ECTS)
Economics for Business (6 ECTS)

Spring Semester:
Collaborative Governance & Leadership (9 ECTS)
International Economic Issues (6 ECTS)
Administrative Law (6 ECTS)
Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (Online) (9 ECTS)

Summer Semester:
Dissertation (30 ECTS) (Alternative Exit Route - Graduate Diploma in Public Administration)

Part-Time:
Year 1:
Autumn Semester:
Public Administration Theory & Practice (9 ECTS)
Organisational Behaviour (6 ECTS)
Economics for Business (6 ECTS)

Spring Semester:
Research Methods for Practitioners (9 ECTS)

Year 2:
Autumn Semester:
Collaborative Governance & Leadership (9 ECTS)
International Economic Issues (6 ECTS)
Administrative Law (6 ECTS)

Spring Semester:
Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (9 ECTS)

Summer Semester (end of Year 2):
Dissertation (30 ECTS) (Alternative Exit Route - Graduate Diploma in Public Administration)

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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