Course details

Key Facts

  • Distance education supported by weekend seminars at the IPA.
  • One academic year (September to April)
  • Accredited by UCD
  • Level 7 (special Purpose Award) National Framework of Qualifications
  • Commences September/October 2014

Programme Content

The Diploma consists of four subjects

  • The Legal System and Constitutional Law
  • Business and Company Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Employment Law

Accreditation

The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). From 2012, any student entering an accredited IPA Programme will graduate with a UCD award. The IPA and UCD are part of the wider National University of Ireland (NUI) network. The Diploma in Law is at Level 7 (Special Purpose Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Assessment

This programme is assessed through assignments (one assignment for each subject) and final examinations.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Public Administration - IPA

The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:

  • education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
  • direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
  • research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.

they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.

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