The programme entry requirements are as follows:
Applicants must hold a Graduate Diploma in another specialist area of nursing or have obtained 30 ECT (credits) at NQAI Level 9 (Masters Level at both research and theoretical aspects of nursing)
Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development
Specialist Requirements:
Candidates must be employed in the clinical environment caring for people with dermatology conditions prior to commencing the course and for the duration of the course
Candidates who are not employed full time in a dermatology setting are advised to secure clinical exposure in order to achieve all learning outcomes
Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Research Programmes: A minimum overall score of 6.5 is required.
Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
Research Programmes: A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 185+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English)
Acceptable Examinations:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Minimum of 65 and at least 59 for each item.
Grade C1 (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Trinity ISE IV (C2) with at least merit in each skill category.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2021/2022 intake. A DET score of 120 will be accepted as an equivalent for IELTS overall score of 7.0.
Please note that this does not apply to the CEMS MiM / MSc in International Management. In the case of the CEMS MiM the Duolingo English Test will not be accepted.
The Masters of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA-DP) is a two-year fulltime programme that offers professional trans-disciplinary graduate degree training that addresses the challenges of sustainable development through a blend of rigorous academic courses and practical engagements. The MPA-DP is delivered by staff from all faculties across the university, in collaboration with leading scientific researchers, and national and international organisations with specialist skills.
The goal of this programme is to produce rounded development practitioners with a deep understanding of scientific methods and techniques to reduce global poverty, in addition to extensive on-the-ground training with international organisations. The MPA in Development Practice is rooted in evidence that effective public policy must be based science-based. Course offerings include a blend of traditional class-room based modules and two internships including one in an internatinal organisation.
Candidates develop specialist skills in:
Economic Policy and Analysis
Statistics; Impact Measurement in Development
Research design, methodology, and methods
Sector analysis
Students also produce a dissertation on a specialist research area of their choice.
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Y1 Core Modules Include (Students Must Only Take Core Modules in Year 1 EXCEPT CSSL40120 MDP Thesis which is taken in Year 2 ):
CSSL40100 Fieldwork I
Y2 Core Module
Y2 Optional Modules Include (Students Choose One Stream):
Streams include:
Policy Impact and Evaluation (PIE)
COMP40610 Information Visualisation
CSSL40010 Public Administration and Policy
POL40950 Introduction to Statistics
ECON41820 Econometrics
ECON42590 Experiments in Economics
ECON42690 The Market for Lab, Land & SDG
ENVP40040 Tools for Sust Development
ENVP40180 European Environmental Policy
ENVP40200 Environmental Risk & Behaviour
ENVP40210 Climate Politics and Policy
GEOG40770 GIS for Env. Assessment
GEOG40860 Practical Env. Assessment
HACT40060 Advanced Management in HA
LAW40120 Environmental Law&Policy (PG)
PHPS40230 One Health
POL40160 Comparative Public Policy
POL40820 Governing the Global Economy
POL40950 Introduction to Statistics
RDEV40150 Policies&Strat for SustAgri&RD
RDEV40170 Management
RDEV40560 Agricultural Extension & Innov
SPOL40450 Evidence-Based Policy Making
POL41720 Gender, Peace and Security
POL41910 Political Violence
POL41930 Psychology of Conflict in MENA
GS40050 Gender War and Violence
ENVB40130 Global Change Ecology
AESC40440 Biodiversity & Ecosys Serv
RDEV40150 Policies&Strat for SustAgri&RD
RDEV 40490 Sustainable Agriculture
RDEV40300 Rural Enterprises
ENVP40040 Tools for Sust Development
PLAN40190 Environmental Assessment
LAW40120 Environmental Law and Policy
NMHS40700 Public Health Nursing: Principles and Theory
PHPS40010 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
PHPS40040 Public Health Practice & Policy
RDEV40200 Public Health
PHPS40190 Biostatistics I
PHPS40460 Biostatistics II
PHPS40650 International Health in Action
PHPS40690 Public Health Nutrition - FS
PHPS40850 Sociology&Social Epidemiology
PHPS40430 SDGs and Global Health
A wide variety of careers will be open to graduates from this programme in overseas development assistance for public, private and non-governmental organizations. The programme also appeals to active professionals already working in these fields who wish to strengthen their qualification.
