Public Administration and Law (Online) - Graduate Certificate Programme content

Advance your career in the public sector with the University of Limerick’s Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Law (Online).

EU fees per year €2,500

Non-EU fees per year €4,400

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration One year

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible

Delivery Online

Start date September

Award Graduate Certificate

Key information

Complete part-time over one year
Delivered online
Modules are taught during the autumn and spring semesters
Students take two core modules each semester
Option to continue to the MA in Public Administration (MPA) or use 30 ECTS credits towards a Flexible Masters

Public Administration Theory and Practice (PA6021) serves as an advanced introduction to Public Administration, exploring key ideas and theoretical perspectives.
Equality and Diversity in the Workplace (LA5071) Introduces students to contemporary issues in workplace equality and diversity.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Collaborative Governance and Leadership (PA5021) focuses on themes of collaborative governance and leadership.
Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World (LA5062) introduces students to debates about the nature of evidence, and invites critical reflection on the theoretical, conceptual and practical tools for developing evidence-informed strategies for change.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.