- Location: Portarlington Adult Education Centre Bracklone St, Portarlington,, Co. Laois, Ireland
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
This programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. Including the interim award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Analysis, it explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy.
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Analysis
Students take five subjects in each of the two semesters:
Semester 1 (September – December)
- Elements of Economic Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Statistical Reasoning and Analysis
- Policy Evaluation
- Strategy and Modernisation
Semester 2 (January – April)
- Economic Evaluation & Cost – Benefit Analysis
- Project and Risk Management
- Public Sector Economics
- Research Methods & Applied Statistics
- Social Policy Analysis
Year Two
Master of Economic Science in Policy Analysis
In the second and final year of the programme, students, under supervision, complete a dissertation on a policy analysis issue, building on the knowledge and skills that they have obtained in the Diploma year. Students will also attend seminars at the IPA, where they will discuss their research and their ideas.
Progression
On successfully completing the first year, students receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Analysis. Students who attain honours level in the Postgraduate Diploma can enter the second year and complete a dissertation for the award of a Master of Economic Science in Policy Analysis.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification and at least three years work experience.
Award
Both the Diploma and the Master of Economic Science awards are accreditated by the National University of Ireland (NUI).
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