Postgraduate courses in Dublin

The need for qualified Thermal Bridge Modellers arises from the requirement for increased performance of buildings under the Part L of the Building Regulations. Thermal bridge modelling is a complex process which demands an understanding of applied building physics principles and an ability to use a variety of inter-related calculation software applications to measure performance…

The M.Phil. in Creative Writing is based in the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing, 21 Westland Row, the birthplace of Oscar Wilde. Our faculty includes some of Ireland’s leading contemporary writers, including Eoin McNamee, Deirdre Madden and Kevin Power, Harry Clifton and Carlo Gébler. Each year the Centre also plays host to visiting…

Cybersecurity is an essential need for a modern society in which information technology and services pervade every aspect of our lives. Cybersecurity has the fastest growth rate among all areas of IT, with the labour market encountering a severe workforce shortage in this field. The aim of this programme is to provide learners with essential…

This computing course aims to produce high-quality, technically competent, innovative graduates that will become leading practitioners in the field of data analytics. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to: Conduct independent research and analysis in the field of data analytics Implement a research idea using the latest industry practices Demonstrate expert knowledge…

This M.Sc. in Dementia has been developed, in partnership with National key stakeholders, to meet the demands and challenges within the health care system and specifically within dementia care. Students are required to attend the university for one week in September, approximately 15 days in year 1 and approximately 10 days in year 2. Full…

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This MA in Design History & Material Culture (DHMC) is about objects: things you might sit on, drink from or wear; things you might cherish, throw away or never notice; things for special occasions and things you use every day; things made by machine, things made by hand and things never made; spaces you might…

The MFA Design operates across a range of design disciplines and methodological approaches and contexts. The programme addresses a range of individual Design disciplines – Product, Communication, Body & Environment alongside Applied Design Materiality. It combines core taught elements in research and critical studies, with advanced studio practice. The aim of the MFA is to…

The PhD through practice entails a practitioner producing a body of work within a critically reflective frame of enquiry with the intention of extending and innovating an area of design practice. Research in the School of Design is driven by three priorities: User-First Design, Design Sustainability, and Contemporary Practices in Art and Design. A vital…

The Master in Development Practice is part of a global network with a Secretariat at the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network with offices at Columbia University in New York (and was the only programme to receive seed funding in Europe in the first round). This course is part of the only global educational network…

The M.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiography is aimed at graduates with a science or healthcare related undergraduate degree that wish to pursue a career in diagnostic radiography. The course is designed to provide high quality academic education and practical training to enable graduates to practice safely and independently as diagnostic radiographers. The programme will equip diagnostic…

The MPhil and the Centre for Digital Humanities Students on the Masters in Digital Humanities and Culture are encouraged to participate in the activities, projects and network of the Trinity Centre for Digital Humanities (https://dh.tcd.ie). Trinity is internationally recognised for its research in this field, and maintains a lively team of DH researchers, projects, partners…

The M.Sc. in Digital Marketing Strategy is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools required to become a highly skilled digital marketing strategist. You will learn about digital design, the user experience and how to plan and implement digital strategies. We focus on how different companies do business in a digital world, coupled…

Programme objectives On completion of this Diploma in Commercial Property training programme, participants will have the ability to: Review, draft and negotiate commercial leases; Identify issues of concern when acting for the landlord or tenant in commercial lease negotiations; Draft suitable special conditions for insertion to the general contract for sale in commercial property transactions;…

Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will be able to: Professionally communicate to a range of diverse construction-management stakeholders, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the principles of construction contracts and the rationale for amending standard form contracts; Explain and identify the impact and interaction of contract law and tort in the construction process;…

Programme objectives On successful completion of this training programme, participants will be able to: Advocate on behalf of clients in court; Advise clients effectively in Garda custody; Demonstrate the ethical awareness required of practitioners when dealing with victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses; Summarise and outline the practical implications of evidential and procedural rules; Recognise…

Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will have: An excellent understanding of the key employment law issues relevant to the school setting; An understanding of school structures and governance arrangements; A thorough knowledge of admissions policies and student conduct issues; Knowledge of the legal issues relating to special educational needs; Familiarity with…

Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will be able to: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the overall structure of environmental and planning law in Ireland and the role of the organisations entrusted with overseeing the implementation of same; Describe specific areas of environmental law such as waste management law, climate change, and…

Programme objectives On completion of this Diploma in Family Law training programme, participants will have: A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of family law; An enhanced knowledge of recent judicial decisions and legislative and procedural developments; An ability to assess the impact of recent developments on practice and procedure in the family law arena; A critical…

Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will have: A comprehensive understanding of finance law and legal regulations/directives that relate to specific financial services sectors in Ireland, and the impact of Brexit on these; A thorough understanding of the regulatory framework for the financial services industry in this jurisdiction and the ability to…

Introduction This cutting edge micro-credential aims to provide learners with an understanding of key issues in the area of disability and child protection. It is designed to meet the specific training needs of all education, health, social care and policing professionals working in the area of disability, child protection and welfare or sectors where the…

The EdD is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. The programme, offered within DCU’s Institute of Education, aims to foster professional development through research as well as meeting the requirements of…

The DGov is a 4 – 5 year professional doctoral programme. It provides public policy-makers and public sector managers with the advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand. Students explore how public policy-making has evolved, and is continuing to evolve, as a result of changes in the structure and practices of…

Please note: The next intake to this course will be September 2022   The Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsch) is a level 10 NFQ (240 credit) programme, delivered as a four-year part-time programme. Years one and two of the programme comprise taught modules that critically reflect on theories, practices and philosophies of psychotherapy, develop psychotherapy supervision knowledge/ practice and advance understanding of research methodologies and skills.Candidates…

Please note: The next intake to this course will be September 2022   The Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsch) is a level 10 NFQ (240 credit) programme, delivered as a four-year part-time programme. Years one and two of the programme comprise taught modules that critically reflect on theories, practices and philosophies of psychotherapy, develop psychotherapy supervision knowledge/ practice and advance understanding of research methodologies and skills.Candidates…

The M.Phil. in Early Irish is an opportunity to develop a wide range of specialist skills, as well as a deep technical knowledge of the Irish language as it was used during the Middle Ages. The programme explores the language through four key prisms: Old Irish prose, Old Irish poetry, Primitive and Archaic Irish as…

The M.Phil. in Early Modern History offers well-qualified graduates in History, the Humanities and the Social Sciences an introduction to research in the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ireland, Britain and Europe across the early modern period. This one-year course (or two years part-time) is designed to introduce students to a wide range…

The M.Sc. in Economic aims to provide well-qualified graduates in economics and related disciplines with the training required to work as economists in the public, private and non-profit sectors or to enter Ph.D. programmes in economics. The course focuses on the technical skills needed to undertake economic research and emphasises active and problem-based learning to ensure…

The School of Education has a broad research remit in art, design and visual education including all levels of educational provision and is especially interested in encouraging innovative research approaches. While the PhD through Education is normally by written thesis, the School considers applications which employ alternative media. Contacting the College in advance of submitting…

This is a one year full time or two to three year part-time postgraduate course designed to provide graduate engineers with skills to design modern computational products and systems. Information processing engines pervade all aspect of modern life. Examples include digital assistants (speech recognition and synthesis), automotive systems (remote sensing and cyber physical control), the…

This masters programme aims to provide students with a science, engineering or other appropriate background, with a broad knowledge and experience of the science and application of both conventional and sustainable energy technologies. The connection between physics, chemistry, earth science and economics determines how energy is utilised, the environmental consequences of its use, and in…

This is a one year full-time masters course designed to provide graduate engineers with specialist understanding in one of the following areas: Structural and Geotechnical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Transportation Engineering; or Sustainable Energy Engineering. These programmes reflect our academic expertise and link closely with our research challenges. Our M.Sc. programmes offers you with an opportunity…

This Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9) offers a unique opportunity to transform the applicant’s skillset through a multidisciplinary programme with a core engineering lens. The blended-learning programme will provide students with the knowledge and experience to effectively respond to the climate and biodiversity emergency and make a sustainable impact at an individual, organisational and national level.…

The M.Phil. in English Language Teaching is aimed at both new and experienced teachers of English as a foreign or second language. The course will give practising teachers the opportunity to explore current issues in ELT, and to deepen their understanding of the theoretical and practical concerns that underlie their teaching in TESOL and other…

The MSc in Entrepreneurship will provide you with a critical insight into entrepreneurship through a deep exploration of the stages of creativity, innovation and enterprise. Moreover the course will provide a critical insight into the culture of the entrepreneurial firm and the culture of the individuals who build and create such enterprises. The course will…

This programme is specifically designed for those with an entrepreneurial mindset, providing students with the specialist knowledge and practical ability to start a new venture, finance start-ups, support new enterprise or scale and grow existing businesses. You will have access to Trinity’s entrepreneurship programmes including LaunchBox, Blackstone Launchpad and the Trinity Entrepreneurial Society. Learn how…

This M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship of Smart Medicines is ideally suited for entrepreneurs, business sector specialists, venture consultants and professionals. Students will undertake five taught modules and a research project. This course is designed to provide a new language to those coming from a non-biology background in drug discovery and pharmaceutical development. The course is designed…

The M.Phil. in Environmental History course offers an advanced qualification to graduates in History, Political Science, History of Ideas, Cultural Studies or similar. This course gives students a firm understanding of the interplay of, and feedbacks between, nature and culture over time. This programme has a strong methodological focus, including training in digital humanities technologies,…

The taught M.Sc. degree in Environmental Sciences, as the first of its kind in Ireland, has an established pedigree, attracting students with diverse academic backgrounds from Ireland and abroad. This full-time, intensive course is intended for administrative and scientific workers and new graduates with an appropriate environmental science related background, although applications from graduates with…

Click here for information on our next Live Webinar for this programme. DCU is Ireland’s ‘University of Enterprise’ and is consistently recognised in global rankings of young universities. The dynamic and vibrant ethos of these universities of the future specifically influence the design and delivery of the DCU Executive MBA Programme. The DCU Executive MBA is designed…