The Diploma in Civil Service and State Agency Studies is designed to complement the Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies, which has been running successfully since for many years. The Diploma provides a more in-depth explanation and analysis of the system of government, ‘governance’ and public administration in Ireland. Both programmes are intended to be an important step in the career development path of civil and public service staff and to provide material of relevance to enhance the competence of individuals in their career path.
Diploma in Civil Service And State Agency Studies
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Delivery Method
The programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend in-person seminars at the IPA and online webinars, study bespoke course material, and access a range of online resources.
Entry Requirements
Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 6 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
October 2023
Application Deadline
September 2023
Fees
€1,500 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Students Paying their own Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
- Bank draft.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occors, students will be charged the increased fee.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.
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- The Programme
The Diploma in Civil Service and State Agency Studies is designed to complement the Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies, which has been running successfully since for many years. The Diploma provides a more in-depth explanation and analysis of the system of government, ‘governance’ and public administration in Ireland. Both programmes are intended to be an important step in the career development path of civil and public service staff and to provide material of relevance to enhance the competence of individuals in their career path.
- Is This Programme for you?
The programme is aimed at civil and public servants who have successfully undertaken and completed the Certificate in Civil Service and State Agency Studies. Both programmes are relevant to:
- All staff working within the civil service, state agency and local authority sectors, particularly staff at junior and middle level grades. The content is appropriate to those in technical and professional as well as administrative grades.
- Staff in other organisations that significantly interact with government and the system of public administration.
- Subjects
This Diploma covers the following topics:
- Key Aspects of the State
- The Changing Public Service
- Government Financing and the Economics of Taxation
- Policy Formulation and Analysis
- Public Sector Economics
- Ireland and the EU
- Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and final examinations.
- How To Apply
- Download the application form that is on the IPA home page and complete it (if your fees are being paid by your employer, be sure to include all the relevant details on the application form).
- That application form MUST be accompanied by: (a) proof of ID (copy of passport, birth cert, or driving licence), (b) a passport photo, (c) the programme fee (see section on Fees).
Send the completed application form and the above items to undergrad@ipa.ie.
You may also apply by post.
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Programme Delivery and Applications
IPA programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning model. To apply, see the How to Apply section on the relevant programme and download the application form below.
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