Study Public Administration - Graduate Diploma/MA at University of Limerick in Ireland, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€17,898.00 (US$ 19,181) per year

Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for a Masters 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. Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following: Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.