Post Graduate Diploma in European Public Affairs and European Studies
Syllabus EU Public Affair & EU Studies
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Course Title: Post Graduate Diploma in European Public Affairs & European Studies
Start Date: At a time of your choice - online 
Price: Course fees €1395 including student membership and assessment fees  
Course Duration: 16 weeks

  1. ​The course and qualification is accredited by the Global Alliance and recognised internationally by the PR and Communications industry in 126 countries.
  2. Access to Course Mentor throughout the programme.​
  3. Lectures are pre recorded so candidates will never miss a lecture providing maximum flexibility for the busy professional. In addition, you will be able to view recordings on your mobile device or PC whether in the office or at home. 
  4. Discount available where one or more candidate is enrolling from the same organisation and the employer is making payment of the fees.
  5. Assessment by way of assignments submitted 6 weeks after the final online lecture.
 

Syllabus

Europe – its Culture and History; History of the European Union (1945 to present); Political Structure of the EU; European Integration; History of EU Treaties; Main Treaty Provisions; Ireland and the EU Treaties; Law making in the EU; The European Commission; The European Court of Justice; The European Parliament; The European Council; The role of other smaller EU Institutions; EU policies – The Single Market, Regional Policy, Common Agricultural Policy, Monetary Union, Justice, External Relations.

​Overview of Lobbying and Public Affairs in the EU; Transparency and Ethics; Tools and Techniques for engaging with the EU Institutions – Legislative monitoring, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Networking, Coalitions, Lobbying, Communication with the EU Institutions; Using Digital Communications in EU Lobbying; EU Public Procurement and Tendering and its role in EU Public Affairs; Overview of the European Media; Lobbying in an Irish context & provisions of the Regulation Act 2015.