Public Administration and Leadership Course content
Key information
In the Public Administration and Leadership programme you will study a range of subjects. As well as core, broader introductions to politics and public administration, in your first year you will be able to choose electives from other related disciplines, all of which are designed to generate an understanding of the complexity of public leadership. As you progress through second, third and fourth years you will encounter a range of more specific subjects, both core and electives, in the areas of public policy, international development, political economy, political theory, civic engagement, social justice, European politics, local government and many others.
The modules shown below are just for this subject however, students take five modules each semester. The mix of modules will depend on which course you are studying. More information on subject combinations is available on the course page for either Bachelor of Arts (LM002) and BSc. Social Sciences (LM019) . Modules are subject to change.
Bachelor of Arts Pathway
Semester 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PA4001 | Introduction to Public Administration 1 |
Semester 2
| Module code | Module title |
| PA4022 | Introduction to Public Administration 2 |
Semester 3
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select 2 | |
| AH4123 | Ethics, Values and Leadership in Contemporary Society |
| PA4003 | Issues and Concepts in Development |
| PO4013 | Government and Politics in Ireland |
| PO4103 | Researching Politics |
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Education Work Placement |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad |
Semester 6
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select 2 | |
| PA4047 | Comparative Public Policy |
| PO4015 | Government and Politics of the EU |
| PO4102 | Methods and Research in Political Science |
Semester 7
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PA4037 | Public Administration and Social Justice |
| PA4007 | Careers and influence in public leadership: ministers and civil servants |
Semester 8
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4118 | Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting politics, policy and polity |
| PA4008 | Public policy and the Environment |
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences pathway
Semester 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PA4001 | Introduction to Public Administration 1 |
Semester 2
| Module code | Module title |
| PA4022 | Introduction to Public Administration 2 |
Semester 3
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| AH4123 | Ethics, Values and Leadership in Contemporary Society |
| PA4003 | Issues and Concepts in Development |
| PO4013 | Government and Politics in Ireland |
| PO4103 | Researching Politics |
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Education Work Placement |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad |
Semester 6
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PA4047 | Comparative Public Policy |
| PO4015 | Government and Politics of the EU |
| PO4102 | Methods and Research in Political Science |
Semester 7
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PA4037 | Public Administration and Social Justice |
| PA4007 | Careers and influence in public leadership: ministers and civil servants |
Semester 8
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4118 | Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting politics, policy and polity |
| PA4008 | Public policy and the Environment |
