Postgraduate Certificates are one-year programmes in which students take the second year of an IPA MA programmes. There are six options, all of which are delivered online.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Local Government
Students complete the relevant modules and undertake a minor dissertation.
Postgraduate Certificates
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Delivery Method
Students attend weekend seminars at the IPA and, under expert guidance, prepare a minor dissertation. They are supported in their studies by a range of resources, including bespoke course material and module textbooks.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a primary degree or equivalent qualification.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 9 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
September 2022
Application Deadline
September 2022
Fees
The cost of the programme is €5,200 per annum (includes all matriculation and examination fees, all seminars, textbooks and course material), payable in two instalments.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, continuing students will be charged the increased fee.
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- The Programme
Postgraduate Certificates are one-year programmes in which students take the second year of an IPA MA programmes. There are six options, all of which are delivered online.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Local Government
Students complete the relevant modules and undertake a minor dissertation.
- Is This Programme for you?
Students who wish to take a one-year specialist qualification can study the second year of the IPA's MA programme. On completion, they will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in the specialism of their choice. New responsibilities at work or changes in career very often mean that instruction in a new field and an extra qualification are necessary. These one-year certificates are designed to meet such needs.
- Assessment
Students are generally assessed by means of assignments, final exams and a minor dissertation.
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Programme Delivery and Application Form
IPA postgraduate prorgammes are genreally delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend seminars/webinars and are supported in their studies by a range of resources, including bespoke course material.
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