| Course Name |
Local Government Studies |
| Course Provider |
Institute of Public Administration - IPA |
| Course Code |
56571 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Special Purpose |
University College Dublin |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballsbridge |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commences: September/ October 2017. |
| Application Date |
Application Deadline: July 14 2017. |
| Duration |
Expand+4 tutorial days over one academic year (September to April).
Delivery Method:
Distance learning supported by attendance at weekday tutorials at the IPA in Dublin and regionally where demand warrants this. Regional locations are not available ...
Hide-4 tutorial days over one academic year (September to April).
Delivery Method:
Distance learning supported by attendance at weekday tutorials at the IPA in Dublin and regionally where demand warrants this. Regional locations are not available until after the closing date for applications.
Delivery
The Certificate requires student participation through attendance at four one-day intensive tutorials. Students will receive a learning pack comprising a specially developed distance learning text and associated reading lists. Tutorials are designed to support students and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the course material. The course material incorporates all key aspects of local government legislation and practice. Tutorials are delivered by experienced practitioners and are offered at the IPA in Dublin and on a regional basis where demand warrants this.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+730 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments.
Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.
The first instalment is due on or before September 08, 2017. The second instalment is due on o...
Hide-730 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments.
Fees are generally to be paid in one or two instalments.
The first instalment is due on or before September 08, 2017. The second instalment is due on or before January 26, 2018.
Some programmes are invoiced on completion of the first module.
Fees can be paid by:
- Debit/Credit Card
- Cheque (payable to Institute of Public Administration)
- Bank Draft
Studying at an Institute of Technology?
Those students taking their programme through evening lectures at a regional Institute of Technology pay the first instalment of their fee to the relevant Institute of Technology and the second to the IPA.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees directly to the IPA, students, when enrolling, must submit a letter from their training or HR officer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Note: A letter stating that fees will be refunded to students at the end of the year will not suffice.
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants require:
1. A Leaving Certificate with a minimum of grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. Students applying for the BBS (Hons) must have...
Hide-Applicants require:
1. A Leaving Certificate with a minimum of grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. Students applying for the BBS (Hons) must have passed the Mathematics paper OR
2. Students of mature years (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may be matriculated by the IPA for the purpose of entering a course of study.
Special Case Applications
Prospective students who do not meet the requirements under paragraphs 1 and 2 above may qualify for admission by meeting other equivalent requirements. A Special Case Application Form can be requested from:
Dr Denis OBrien,
Registrar,
Institute of Public Administration,
57 - 61 Lansdowne Road,
Dublin D04 TC62, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (01) 240 3600
Email: undergrad@ipa.ie
Subject Accumulation
In some programmes, students may enrol for one or more subjects each year until they complete the programme stage.
Exemptions
Graduates and those with other relevant awards, in particular university, QQI and Institute of Technology awards, may apply for an exemption from a subject(s) or entire stage of certain IPA programmes. Only those who have studied relevant disciplines with be considered for exemptions. Exemptions cannot be awarded in a one-year programme or at the award stage of longer programmes.
Application forms for exemptions are available from the IPA. They must be completed and returned no later than early October 2017. Applications must be accompanied by transcripts of results for each year of previous third-level studies.
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| Financial Support |
Tax Relief on Fees
Students who pay their own fees are eligible under the 1996 Finance Act for tax relief at the standard rate, as the IPA is an appointed institution under the Act. Courses must be longer than one year in duration for students to qualify for tax relief. |
| Comment |
Accreditation: UCD.
Place on NFQ: Level 6 (Special Purpose Award). |
| Course Content |
Expand+The Programme
The Certificate in Local Government Studies provides participants with a grounding in the principal areas of legislation and practice in local government and with the core knowledge and understanding to enable them to work effec...
Hide-The Programme
The Certificate in Local Government Studies provides participants with a grounding in the principal areas of legislation and practice in local government and with the core knowledge and understanding to enable them to work effectively within their role and operational area.
Is this Programme for You?
This Certificate is ideally suited to:
Staff of all disciplines (technical, administrative, indoor and outdoor) working in the local government system
Those working for some time in local government who feel they need to broaden their understanding of an ever changing and dynamic local government system
Those working in agencies that have links with Irish local government.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The Certificate covers the following key Local Government topics:
Module 1:
History and Development of the Irish System
Why Local Government?
Programme Group 2: Roads
Programme Group 5: Environmental Protection
Module 2:
P...
Hide-The Certificate covers the following key Local Government topics:
Module 1:
History and Development of the Irish System
Why Local Government?
Programme Group 2: Roads
Programme Group 5: Environmental Protection
Module 2:
Programme Group 3: Water Services
Local Government Finance
Reform of Local Government
Programme Group 6: Recreation and Amenity
Programme Group 7: Agriculture, Education, Health and Welfare
Programme Group 8: Miscellaneous Services
Module 3:
Local Elections and Proportional Representation
Role of Manager
Role of Elected Members
Procedures of Council Meetings
Programme Group 1: Housing
Module 4:
Programme Group 4: Planning and Development
Human Resources
Local Government and Social Exclusion
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and consists of four project assignments and examination. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression
Many of our graduates have successfully continued their studies with the Diploma in Local Government Studies. On completion of that programme, they can, after a bridging course, enter stage three of the IPAs Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Local Government). |
| Further Enquiries |
Undergraduate Office
Whitaker School of Government and Management
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road
Dublin D04 TC62, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (01) 240 3600
Email: undergrad@ipa.ie |