Postgraduate courses in Dublin

Do you want to partake in the empowerment of young people aged 12-18 through education and play a part in helping each individual student in your classroom achieve their potential? Our Master in Post Primary Education is developed by teachers for teachers to help you become a professional educator, positioned to be a leader in…

This postgraduate diploma in business in Digital Entrepreneurship (Level 9 – 60 credits) will develop your essential digital knowledge and give you the skills to set up and succeed as an entrepreneur in the online environment or work in a large organisation. What is it? An entrepreneur is someone who transforms an idea for an enterprise…

his postgraduate diploma in business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 – 60 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management. What is Cultural Event Management? The CCI sector is regarded as a…

Postgraduate Certificates are one-year programmes in which students take the second year of an IPA MA programmes. There are six options: Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy Postgraduate Certificate in Local Government Students complete…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance Management programme is available on either a full or part-time basis over a 1-Year Period and aims to prepare graduates for careers in International Accounting and Finance Management.

Our Postgraduate Diploma has been designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department, self-employed trainers, instructional designers or lecturers in higher education. Below are some of the benefits of enrolling: Master the various techniques…

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in International Commercial Law offers students advanced, specialized legal training, qualifying you to work in a multinational legal environment

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in International Human Rights Law offers students the opportunity to specialize in International Human Rights Law, to facilitate enhanced career opportunities and/or to lay the foundations for PhD study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in International Law offers students advanced, specialized legal training, qualifying you to work in a multinational legal environment. Students can specialize in International Law (General), International Commercial Law or International Human Rights Law, depending on their elective choices.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management is a one-year programme that provides graduate-level instruction in core business disciplines. Students take six subjects over two semesters that cover both quantitative and general management topics. They will learn about, among other things, human resource planning, the management of change, leadership and strategic direction, financial policy, and…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business programme is available on both a full and part-time basis over 2-4 semesters. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing an educational experience which is stongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to a career…

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business programme is available on both a full and part-time basis over a 2-4 semesters. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing and educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to a…

This multidisciplinary course is at the intersection of design, computing and content development. Students develop a cutting-edge skillset using industry-standard, modern technology. Plan, design & build interactive digital products and experiences. Challenge the history of design with a deep dive on design theory and project to the future to anticipate the interactive needs of future generations.…

This Postgraduate Diploma in UX Design in partnership with Software Skillnet has been created for professionals working in companies across the software and technology sectors. Develop your knowledge and skills to design effective, engaging and enjoyable user experiences. If you want to expand your technical, creative and strategic skills with an industry-led qualification whilst continuing to work…

This two-year, part-time programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. It explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy, including project management, economic and financial analysis, social policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. On completion of the first year of the…

Professional Certificate in Skin & Hair Follicle Science (Online Webinar-Based/ Part-Time) The webinar-based, interactive lecture schedule and fact-based assessment series will comprise of approx. 25 hours of direct teaching to provide a fundamental and comprehensive knowledge base in the human skin and hair follicle biological sciences. The lecture block will cover an introduction to the…

Dermatological (skin and hair) issues can comprise up to 25% of a General Practitioner’s workload, and so the majority of skin conditions should be treated in this community general practice setting. The Professional Certificate in Clinical Dermatology (NFQ Level 9, 10 credits) is a fully-online course (September to May) consisting of approx. 28-hours of teaching…

The Professional Certificate in Governance is a one-year part-time programme that addresses a key area of concern to professionals in the public and private sectors. Governance is a subject used in several contexts and is a subject of much debate in Ireland and elsewhere. This programme examines governance as a set of structures and processes…

The Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision (30 credits at NFQ Level 9) is a university-accredited programme, delivered on a part-time basis, over one academic year. It comprises of two modules, ‘Theoretical and Conceptual Approaches to Supervision’ (20 credits) and module ‘Professional Supervision Practice’ (10 credits). The Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision is suitable for experienced and…

This Postgraduate Diploma was first introduced in 2013 as the first approach of its kind in Irish education. It is designed to develop expertise in multi-denominational education. It is particularly, but not exclusively, aimed at teachers with an interest in teaching in multi-denominational schools. In an Irish context, the multi-denominational sector is increasingly differentiated. Alongside…

The Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport) (Level 10 NFQ, 240 ECTS) is a four year part-time, blended learning programme, comprising both research and taught elements. The programme will exploit the working context of students by supporting them to develop evidence-based solutions to their ‘real world’ workplace problems from across the sporting landscape. Aimed at the next generation of practice…

The Professional Doctorate in Law is offered in partnership with the Northumbria Law School and is specifically designed for qualified solicitors. It is a part-time programme structured to facilitate those in full-time employment. The programme is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning experience that will enhance a solicitor’s theoretical understanding of their profession…

The Professional Master of Education (Post Primary) is a full-time teacher education qualification delivered through evening and flexible learning modes for those who hold an approved undergraduate degree and wish to become a teacher in a post primary school. The PME programme in DCU provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for twenty first century classrooms.…

The Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) (PMEP) programme equips students with the principles, curriculum knowledge and pedagogical understanding with which to begin their teaching careers as competent and committed professionals. The programme is responsive to the changing contexts of primary education, offering student teachers opportunities to engage critically with the interface between society and…

The Professional Masters in Education (PME) is a required qualification for those wishing to work as post-primary school teachers in the Republic of Ireland and a recognised teaching qualification within the EU. The course aims to prepare new entrants for the teaching profession who are subject experts in their chosen discipline, are knowledgeable, creative and…

This intensive 3-week course includes a one-week work placement in the fast-paced studios of Virgin Media Television in Ballymount, Dublin 10. The course will provide an opportunity to develop your own abilities and gain new, unique skills in  live studio broadcast production. You will collaborate with professionals of all levels to create a studio programme…

The Masters of Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history, theory and applications in clinical work and in the wider culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers in this broad field. The course is of interest to people from a variety of backgrounds, including graduates of psychology, philosophy, and…

This course provides a pre-professional qualification in psychology and confers eligibility for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). It allows a student to proceed to postgraduate training, including higher degrees by research, and to specialise in an area of professional psychology. It is a two year full-time course based on lectures, tutorials,…

The M.Phil. Public History and Cultural Heritage course in Public History and Cultural Heritage is designed to provide students with a rigorous grounding in public history and to prepare high-calibre graduates in a unique and thorough fashion for the management of cultural heritage. We define ‘public history’ and ‘cultural heritage’ broadly.  The course involves analysis…

The M.Sc. in Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity offers advanced education in modern High Energy Theory and Mathematical Physics. The topics include String Theory, Conformal Field Theory, General Theory of Relativity & Cosmology, Quantum Field Theory and Lattice Gauge Theory.  Students will have an opportunity to discuss cutting edge research and perform their own M.Sc.…

The M.Sc. in Quantum Science and Technology offers advanced training in quantum science with a specific orientation towards the quantum tech industry. It is designed to draw on the research excellence in quantum information science and material science that is currently conducted at Trinity. The aim of the programme is to give students an opportunity…

This one-year postgraduate course examines the techniques used by states and international agencies to manage peoples and conflict, their social and cultural impact and the responses they elicit. It applies a wide variety of sociological theories to racialization, gender, migration, ethnic conflict and peace-making. It is designed for people who work or wish to work…

Introduction The IPME programme is a continuing-engineering education programme provided by the School of Electronic Engineering. On this remote access programme students use the web to access career relevant, high-level modules representing recent developments in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering. The modules on this programme are typically taken for professional development purposes, or to apply…

Our Skin Boosters course provides a solid foundation for specific brands of tissue stimulators and bio-remodellers, including Jalupro, SuneKos, Profhilo, Restylane Vital, and more. Depending on the electives you choose will determine what competencies you gain from the course. Injection protocols vary from brand to brand; some combine the usage of a cannula others are…

Projects for smart cities involve the regeneration of existing urban areas as well as the creation of large new settlements, and have a major positive impact on the many environmental, social and economic systems that underpin the planet. Meanwhile, and with a strong overlap with smart city initiatives, cities around the world are reacting to…

Speech processing is the science concerned with how speech communication works: how speech is produced by the speaker and understood by the listener. It is also concerned with how these processes can be analysed and modelled, and with how these models can be used to develop technologies that also produce and understand speech (synthetic voices,…

The Online Postgraduate Level 9 Diploma in Population Health and Health Services Research comprehensively introduces you to the field of population health and health services research by building theoretical, contextual and practical knowledge and skills. This innovative joint award of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork brings…

SPHeRE is Ireland’s national research training programme for population health and health services research (PHHSR) and is funded by the Health Research Board in Ireland. SPHeRE means ‘Structured Population and Health-services Research Education’. The SPHeRE concept captures our approach to the inter-relationship of research, translation and practice. Our aim is to create a national facility for…

The aim of this M.Sc. course is to allow participants further their career progression in musculoskeletal and sports and exercise medicine by enhancing basic background knowledge in anatomy, exercise physiology, sports and exercise science; and, in addition develop high quality practical and critical thinking skills in musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, exercise testing and training prescription in…

The Stage Design programme is purposely designed to allow students to either specialise on one area of stage design (set, costume OR lighting design) or to combine disciplines as desired (set and costume design for example, or set and lighting design). Students will take three concurrent modules in the first two terms. The final module…