Are you looking for an unparalleled insight into contemporary Ireland and legislative operations? The innovative Dublin Parliamentary Internship is available through Arcadia University's affiliation with the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), a recognized college of National University of Ireland (NUI). The IPA offers challenging courses to complement your internship with a Teachta Dála (TD) who is a member of the Irish Parliament Dáil Eireann, at a time when European politics faces particularly challenging, an unprecedented issues.
Only North American students sponsored by the IPA have the privilege to intern in both houses of the Irish parliament. The IPA is a highly respected Irish institution that focuses exclusively on civil and public sector development through part-time and distance education, training, and research; not a traditional campus. It is located in an attractive, tree-lined area of Dublin within easy reach of the Parliament and city center. As the program only offers a few spots, it is highly selective and therefore only open to students who, at the point of application have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
It's incredible to have strong connections to the Irish Parliament. It would not have been possible without Arcadia's superbly managed programs. ”
Mara Nissley
Arcadia University Student, Dublin Parliamentary Internship
Responsibilities may include conducting surveys, researching and reporting on issues related to public welfare, and preparing for press briefings. Your individual initiative, skills and past experience will largely determine the type of work you are assigned.
You'll spend two or three full days in your internship placement and two days each week taking courses with other North American interns on the program. Courses include: Modern Irish Literature, the History of Modern Ireland and Irish Society and Politics.
This program is also available for graduate credit.
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This Wednesday was the farewell meal for our Dublin Parliamentary Interns and I had the opportunity to chat with students about their experience. The Dublin Parliamentary Internship stands out as a truly…
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