Expand+6 tutorial days over one academic year (November to April).

Delivery Method:
Distance learning supported by attendance at weekday tutorials at the IPA in Dublin.

Delivery is through a distance learning format supported by attendance at tutoria...

Hide-6 tutorial days over one academic year (November to April).

Delivery Method:
Distance learning supported by attendance at weekday tutorials at the IPA in Dublin.

Delivery is through a distance learning format supported by attendance at tutorials. Students will receive a learning pack comprising a specially developed distance learning text and recommended readings. Tutorials are designed to support students and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the course material. Tutorials are delivered by IPA Specialists and experienced practitioners. Attendance is required at six one-day intensive tutorials. Tutorials typically run from 9:30am to 5:00pm.

Expand+€990 per annum (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 i...

Hide-€990 per annum (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.

Expand+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 2004. The Diploma provides a more in-depth explanatio...

Hide-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 2004. 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.