MSc in Public Policy

Class Profile

Class Size

15

Average Age

20

Average Work Experience

1 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

China:

3%

India:

2%

Republic of Ireland:

85%

United Kingdom:

6%

Career Outcomes

Top recruiters

Google

Facebook

The European Commission

LinkedIn

Meta

The Counseling Center

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$16,500 / year

Overall Cost

$30,500 / year

Funding Options

Scholarships

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  The Dublin City University Scholarship

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  The Dublin City University Academic Scholarship

FAQs

• HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A DEGREE?

  

  The most common difficulty experienced by our students relates not to the course content itself, but to the challenge of fitting study time into a crowded schedule with many other commitments. Ask yourself 'How much time do you have available for study each week, after you take into account working, housework, family, and social activities'? On average, you will need to spend approximately 12 hours per week for each week of the academic year studying each undergraduate module. It is recommended that new undergraduate students register for only two credit modules in their first year.

• CAN I GET CREDIT OR EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR CERTIFIED LEARNING?

  

  Applicants with suitable prior qualifications may apply to be exempted from the requirement to complete some modules on the undergraduate programmes. Students are required to firstly apply for a place on the programme and, once their application has been accepted, they can apply for exemptions. Students who are applying for exemptions are not normally required to pay the deposit until they know the outcome of their exemption application. Further information on exemptions is available in the specific programme sections under the 'Recognition of Prior Learning' heading.

• WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A PROBLEM?

  

  In most cases, for learning-related issues, the first person you should contact is your tutor/lecturer. They can then advise you on your options and/or the most appropriate course of action. In the case of administrative matters, we suggest you contact Registry or the relevant School/Faculty office in which your program of study is located.

• DO I NEED A COMPUTER?

  

  As the DCU Connected programmes are predominantly online, students need to have access to a personal computer. Extensive use is made of e-mail for communication with students. In addition, the digital platform, Loop, is used to provide students with study materials, interactive activities, course assignments, past examination papers and other documentation. Also, students submit assignments online and can access tutor/lecturer details, assessment and examination marks. Most importantly, substantial tutor/lecturer support is provided online. So regular access to a computer with a broadband internet connection is essential. Students should also have access to Microsoft Word. In addition, students on the BSc programmes are required to have access to Microsoft Excel and Access. If you do not already have access to this software, it is available for free here to all DCU staff and students. Technical Requirements: Your learning experience as a DCU Connected student is enhanced through the use of learning technology and rich digital media. We understand that students will have varying degrees of technical experience and ability when they begin their studies. Due to the key role technology will play in your studies you should be ready to engage with relevant technologies to a minimum level when you begin your studies. That is, you should be familiar with using email, browsing the Internet, downloading files, managing files in folders, and using the word processing package Microsoft Word. when you begin your studies you will then further develop your skills with using technology as you study. Becoming more confident in the use of technology will then help you succeed as an Online Distance Learner. The My Computer Skills tool can aid you in getting a good sense of the computer skills needed for studying in higher education. If you feel that you need to further develop your skills here are some tips on how you can do this: ● Ask family members or friends for assistance ● Take an introductory course in the area you need to develop. Some online examples include: ○ https://alison.com/ provides free online courses such as: Microsoft Office 2010, Computer Basics, how the internet works. ○ https://learning.mozilla.org/web-literacy have created a useful series of free web literacy resources. ○ http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ offers free online tutorials on a wide variety of computer skills ○ https://www.bettercloud.com/ has tips and tricks for using Google apps and Office 365 Online. ○ https://digitalgarage.withgoogle.com/ has free tutorials produced by Google. ○ https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/learning/training.aspx provides training and support for products like Word, Powerpoint and Excel. A computer (with Microsoft Office) and a broadband Internet connection are needed in order to be able to access learning materials, communicate with your tutors and other students, and attend live, online tutorials. In order to communicate in online tutorials a headset/microphone and a webcam are needed. Our recommended minimum specifications* for your computer are: PC ● Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz Processor ● 500 Gigabyte hard drive ● 4 Gigabytes of RAM ● Sound card and speakers ● Windows 7 (or later) ● A printer Mac/Apple ● A model running at least OS 10.6.8 that meets or exceeds the requirements listed above for PCs. While most new Macs will meet these you should check this with the retailer from whom you are obtaining the computer. Please note that, where students are provided with software by the University, for example SPSS, it will be for Windows Computers. In these instances it is not possible to provide Apple-Mac versions of software. *Please note that some of the DCU Connected Information Technology and Language Learning programmes have specific technology requirements that are different from those stated above. How much experience with computers do I need? It is expected that DCU Connected students will have a basic level of computer literacy. Ideally your competency level should be equivalent to the European Computer Driving Licence (EDCL) (www.ecdl.com/). Students must be familiar with using email, browsing the Internet, and using the Microsoft Word processing package. Within your programme of study students will then develop their computing-related skills and competencies. The main thing you need is a willingness to learn as we strive to ensure that online learning is as simple as buying something online. If you have any doubts, then you may wish to complete a free online short course (i.e., MOOC) to get some first hand experience of online learning.

• WHEN AND HOW DOES REGISTRATION TAKE PLACE?

  

  Registration takes place online in August and September and, for some postgraduate programmes, it also takes place in January. There is no attendance required for registration.