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Public Management

Institute of Public Administration

Course code
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QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
1 year. Delivery Blended Learning Seminars/webinars take place on six weekends Seminar 1 September 5-6, 2026 Seminar 2 (Online) October 3-4, 2026 Seminar 3 October 31-November 1, 2026 Exams Week of December 7, 2026 Seminar 4 January 9-10, 2027 Seminar 5 (Online) February 6-7, 2027 Seminar 6 March 6-7, 2027 Exams: Week of April 12, 2027
Attendance
Part time
CAO points
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Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
Dublin
NFQ Level 9
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Course summary

This one-year programme is both a stand-alone qualification in Irish public management and the first year of the IPA’s suite of MA programmes. It is suitable for students working in all parts of the public sector, from large central government departments and local authorities to small public agencies.