Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Public Administration] From University of Limerick

About You

The Politics and Public Administration course is particularly attractive if you are curious about how the political system operates. It is also very beneficial if you are uncertain about your future career choices and would like to pursue a general programme of study. The course has a combination of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Business subjects that will enable you to develop a range of transferable skills.

Course Structure

The course is multi-disciplinary and you will take five modules each semester. In first year all students take a common programme in Politics, Public Administration, Law, Sociology and Economics. From second year, you will take core modules in Politics and Public Administration, Research Skills and two modules per semester from your chosen stream of either Law and Sociology or Economics and Management.

In fourth year you will continue with core modules in Public Administration, an elective module in Politics, two modules from either Law/Sociology or Economics/Management stream and the Final year project. Cooperative Education takes place in the Summer of year 2 and in Semester 5. ERASMUS exchange opportunities are available. An exchange programme with the American University, Washington DC, is in place for high performing students.

Career Prospects

Careers open to you with a degree in Politics and Public Administration include;

Private Sector

• Management Consultancy
• Banking and Financial Services
• Export Sales Administration and Marketing
• HR Management and Training
• Management in Industry and Services

Public and Non-Profit Sector

• Civil Service, Gardai
• State Agencies
• Local Government and Health Administration
• Second and Third Level Teaching, Research and Administration
• Charitable,Voluntary and Community organisations, social work
• Development Agencies
• European and International Agencies

The Politics and Public Administration degree provides an excellent basis for employment opportunities, either directly or following postgraduate or professional specialisation. Approximately 70% of the graduates of the programme work in the private sector; about 30% work in the public and non-profit sectors.