Expand+Four tutorial days and one seminar day 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 locati...

Hide-Four tutorial days and one seminar day 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 Diploma requires student participation through attendance at four one-day intensive tutorials and a one- day compulsory seminar. Students will receive a learning pack comprising a specially developed distance learning text and associated reading lists. The tutorials are designed to support students and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the course text. The course material incorporates all key aspects of local government legislation and practice. Tutorials are delivered by experienced practitioners on a regional basis where demand warrants this. Regional venues around the country are selected to suit the range of participants.

Expand+€840 (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-€840 (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+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 O’Brien,
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.

Expand+The Programme
The Diploma in Local Government Studies provides a more in-depth and analytical treatment of the main local authority services. It is also designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of legislation provided by the Certi&#...

Hide-The Programme
The Diploma in Local Government Studies provides a more in-depth and analytical treatment of the main local authority services. It is also designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of legislation provided by the Certificate. Both programmes are intended to be an important step in the career development path of local authority staff and to provide material of relevance to enhance the competence of individuals in their career path.

Is this Programme for You?
This Diploma is ideally suited to:
- Staff of all disciplines who have successfully completed the Certificate in Local Government Studies (accredited by the NUI)

- Graduates of the IPA Certificate in Local Government Studies

- Graduates of the IPA Higher Certificate in Local Government Studies.

Expand+Module 1:
- The Housing Function
- Local Government Reform

Module 2:
- Water Services
- Environmental Services

Module 3:
- The Roads Function
- Local Government Finance

Module 4:
- Human Resources
- Planning and Developmen...

Hide-Module 1:
- The Housing Function
- Local Government Reform

Module 2:
- Water Services
- Environmental Services

Module 3:
- The Roads Function
- Local Government Finance

Module 4:
- Human Resources
- Planning and Development

There will also be a compulsory one-day seminar which will be concerned with developing the themes of inter-functional and authority-wide issues. It will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss topical areas of direct interest to their jobs. Topics covered include comparative local government, EU and local government, local government and economic and social and cultural development.