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Brief Description
The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Law is a specialised programme in the study of public administration theory and practice; collaboration and leadership in public administration; equality and diversity in the workplace; the role of evidence in addressing complex social problems and issues.
The Graduate Certificate is principally aimed at both serving the training and development needs of public service practitioners, and those from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in entering public service employment. The Graduate Certificate is a stand-alone programme but it could serve as a basis for learners interested in progressing to the MA Public Administration (MPA) programme or School of Law programmes.
| Autumn Semester | Spring Semester |
| PA6021 Public Administration Theory and Practice (online) | PA5021 Collaborative Governance and Leadership (online) |
| LA5071 Equality and Diversity in the Workplace (online) | LA5062 Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (online) |
Applicants should normally have a primary degree (Level 8 - NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) with a minimum 2.2
Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may be considered under the University of Limerick Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
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
- Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements
Guidelines on Completing your Application
- To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
- Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here.
EU - €2,136 per annum
Non- EU - €3,956 per annum
Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to student.fees.office@ul.ie.
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)