Post Graduate Courses That Award: Diploma

The working life of a counsellor, psychotherapist, social/youth worker, psychologist, nurse or indeed anyone in today’s caring professions, is both challenging and demanding. To do these jobs well, support in the form of supervised practice has become an important component of professional practice. Indeed, in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, supervisors are considered gatekeepers…

This course is open to health and social care professionals, reflecting service-user safety as a concern across complex, fast moving and pressurised environments (World Health Organisation 2011). The minor award consists of two 5 credit modules: Ethical Judgement in Professional Leadership and Management of Risk in Public Service. Collectively, these two modules critically explore contemporary…

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 Diploma in Construction Law 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…

Programme objectives On completion of this Diploma in Education Law 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…

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 Diploma in Finance Law 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…

Programme objectives On completion of this training programme, participants will be able to: Demonstrate a clear understanding of insolvency and corporate restructuring; Describe specific insolvency procedures such as liquidation, examinership and receivership; Explain particular corporate restructuring methods such as security assessment, debt restructuring and equity capital raising; Advise directors and shareholders in relation to distressed…

Programme objectives On completion of this Diploma in Judicial Skills training programme, participants will have: Strengthened their case-management and leadership skills; Attained an understanding of the skills needed to preside over various forums, including adjudicatory, tribunal, and board roles; Developed their awareness of the complexities of the decision-making process; Practiced and honed their skills with…

This postgraduate Diploma in Law course is aimed at non-law graduates seeking to further their knowledge of law to enhance their current role or those who wish to progress further with a career in law. Applications will be considered from suitable non-graduates with a significant and demonstrable level of work experience in the area of…

Programme objectives On completion of this Diploma in Technology and IP Law training programme, participants will be able to: Analyse the legal issues pertaining to intellectual property and how to protect IP rights including dealing with cases of infringement; Apply for registration of trademarks, patents, and designs and understand how to protect one’s copyright; Critically…

Sharing your vision for what is possible and motivating people to generate and realise far reaching practical change are hallmarks of success in any organisation. The aim of this Diploma in Leadership is to equip you with skills and knowledge in interpersonal communication, innovation, critical evaluation, informed risk taking and problem solving grounded on ethical…

Award: Specialist Diploma; Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Minor Award Delivery: ; Online Distance Learning; Duration: ; Two semesters, each 15 weeks.; Attendance: ; 3 Saturdays per semester; Start Date: September 2019 Enquiries: ; ulearning@ul.ie

Award: Specialist Diploma; Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Minor Award Delivery: ; Blended & Online; Duration: ; 9 Months; Attendance: ; On- campus classes three Saturdays of the semester; Start Date: September Enquiries: ; ulearning@ul.ie

Award: Specialist Diploma; Qualification: Postgraduate NFQ Level 9 Delivery: ; Online Distance Learning; Duration: ; This programme is run over two semesters, each 15 weeks.; Attendance: ; Online material supplemented with weekly online webinars; Start Date: January 2020 Enquiries: ; susie.boekhout@ul.ie