Course Description
Certificate in Irish Government and Politics
Institute of Public Administration
The Certificate in Irish Government and Politics is a one-year, part-time programme that introduces students to the political institutions and systems that determine how Ireland is governed. It has two main components. The first explains the powers of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the voting system in operation, and the organisation of government. The second part of the course focuses on social administration in Ireland, outlining, among other things, how welfare, education, and housing services are delivered.
This course will commence in October 2018.
College Name | Institute of Public Administration |
Course Category | Business, Public Administration & Public Management |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland |
Delivery mode | Distance Learning |
Course Fee | 950 pa |
Course Duration | One academic year |
Awarding Body | UCD |
Career Path | This introductory-level programme will appeal to all those who are interested in the institutions, structures and systems through which Ireland is governed. It will attract students from the public, private, and voluntary sectors and those who need to reacquaint themselves with the Irish political and social administration systems. |