Course Type: Classroom-based Postgraduate Courses

The MA in Accounting is a focused twelve-month programme that develops the analytical capacity of participants to deal with advanced and complex Accounting issues. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of honours graduates in Business/Commerce who have taken major accounting specialisms in their undergraduate studies. It allows graduates to combine study for…

The Advanced Broadcasting course deals with a wide variety of areas within radio broadcasting & the media. The course is an entirely practical one, with heavy emphasis placed throughout the programme on studio & production techniques.

Why take this course? In a highly competitive global market place, a master’s degree sets you apart from other job applicants. Having a master’s degree makes a difference on your CV. It shows your dedication to pursuing advanced study in business as well as your work ethic and commitment. This masters in designed for students…

Why take this course? This is a one-year postgraduate degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Applied Toxicology. This programme is open to suitably qualified holders of honours degrees in science currently working in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industries who wish to upgrade their skills to master’s level or to newly…

Why take this course? The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for computer professionals and engineers to enhance their knowledge and expertise in areas of current active research and development in software engineering. Participants gain exposure to the various techniques for performing academic research. The course also aims to provide an environment…

Why take this course? ​Do you want to transform the world? Take the guesswork out of decision making with the AIT MSc in Data Analytics. Data Analytics is the process of examining vast quantities of data, often referred to as Big Data, in order to draw conclusions and insights about the information they contain. Some…

Traditionally, research approaches could be categorised in ways such as science, humanities or art practice-based research. Increasingly, inter- and multi-disciplinary movements are calling for more collaboration between these areas, while preserving an empirical (evidence-based) approach. What will I be doing? This Certificate provides an overview of the empirical research process, theories and methods so as…

Explore how the core elements of user experience (UX) design can be used to create more effective, engaging and enjoyable digital media interactions. What is it? User experience design uses research, design skills and usability testing to enhance the ways in which a user can interact with a digital product. It involves varied activities, including…

The aim of this programme is to support Registered Nurses to adhere to internationally recognised best practice guidance in Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory nursing care. We are now accepting applications for the September 2022 intake. For many nurses working in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, this will be an upskilling programme, providing contextual skills and competencies to…

Certificate in International Foundation Studies; ; The programme provides an effective foundation course for international (non-EU) students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at IT Sligo. Its principal aim is to equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge, confidence and English language competence, to continue your undergraduate education in our Schools of Science, Engineering &…

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…

The four year programme of study includes, in the first and possibly subsequent years, reading courses, taught courses, generalist and specialist skills seminars; while the second, third and the fourth years of the programme are dedicated primarily to research skills development and independent research.

The ability to make informed and objective financial decisions in order to fully participate in strategic policy development is paramount in a highly competitive and dynamic business environment. In this course students will have an overview of financial (accounting) statements and related theories in order to develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of financial techniques…

The Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies is a one-year taught course in technologies which are central to the financial services sector. The course was developed in collaboration with a number of key employers from the financial services industry and also incorporates a work placement. The Higher Diploma is essentially designed as a conversion course…

This is a one year conversion course for graduates into the financial services industry. No previous knowledge of financial services is required or assumed. The programme aims to meet the legal, governance and IT aspects of the compliance needs of financial service companies and has been developed in collaboration with a number of key employers…

This intensive 12-week programme is designed for recent science graduates who wish to pursue a career in industry-led research e.g. pharmacuetical, biotechnology or clinical research organisations. The programme aims to make graduates employment ready, developing practical industry-relevant skills.  The course programme features expert-led modules in clinical trials, data management, biostatistics and clinical trial management.

Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology is for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career or postgraduate study in psychology but who don’t hold an honours degree in psychology. The course enables students to study key areas of psychology in a thriving research environment and, through a supervised research dissertation, explore practical…

Overview The Higher Diploma in Business is a conversion course for non-business graduates who wish to acquire core business skills which will enable graduates play an active role in the management, sustainability and development of commercial enterprise. Graduates will, upon completion of this programme, enter the business world and/or progress to a management role within…

The overall aim of this postgraduate conversion programme  is to provide learners with the necessary theoretical and practical skills, knowledge and competence, to gain a comprehensive, strong and specialised, foundation and practical understanding of the area of computing. On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to successfully secure professional roles at entry…

The LL.M. in International Commercial Law offers students the opportunity to specialized in International Commercial Law in order to facilitate enhanced career opportunities and/or to lay the foundations for PH.D. study.

The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law offers students the opportunity to specialize in International Human Rights Law, to facilitate enhanced career opportunities, or to lay the foundations for the PhD study.

The LL.M. in International Law programme aims to develop students’ academic capabilities to their fullest enhance their communication skills and develop their research skills, preparing them for career progression and/or laying the foundations for Ph.D. study. Graduates of this programme will receive an internationally recognized Master of Law degree Students will gain a firm understanding…

Law – The LL.M will be over a year in duration and will give the student exciting choices between various human rights and commercial subjects. To complete the LL.M successfully the student will have to do seven subjects with the added requirement of a dissertation (Law)

ur Design for Change MA aims to give designers and non-designers alike an in-depth knowledge of integrated design strategies and the skills to leverage design in the pursuit of organisational change and sustainable innovation. The programme offers powerful, collaborative design skills which our graduates utilise to achieve co-created solutions which engage everyone and forge progressive…

Introduction DCU’s MA in Choral Studies is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. It offers an unrivalled opportunity to engage with the interpretation of choral repertoire from historical and contemporary contexts, and to create and perform new music under expert guidance. In this programme, you will explore: Choral conducting and choir leadership Composing…

The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is recognized by the NUJ and is conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period. The course concentrates on journalism and public relations from the perspective of a PR content creator and strategic planner who has an understanding of the media industry and…

The MA in Journalism and Media Communications is Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. The course has been designed with input from Irish journalists and is…

About the Course The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. This course is aimed at individuals who wish…

About the Course The MA in TV and Radio Journalism is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme available on a full-time and part-time basis. The programme is designed to address the demand for specialisms in TV and Radio Journalism. It is aimed at those who wish to graduate as industry-ready, journalism and communications professionals with…

Professional leadership moves beyond more traditional leadership and management ideas to acknowledge that change is needed, that leaders now, more than ever, must be authentic, ethical, financially aware, strategic, and ambitious for their organisation. All of which has been considered within IT Sligo`s new Masters in Professional Leadership. The MA in Professional Leadership covers both…

The Yeats Academy are now offering a range of Masters programmes in 17 creative disciplines. We have called these ‘Pathway Specialisms’.

Overview The MA in Addiction Studies is a rigorous and formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other. The aim is to educate students so that they can carry…

The interpretation of dreams announced psychoanalysis to the world in 1900. In it Freud proposed that “the most complicated achievements of thought are possible without the assistance of consciousness.”This psychoanalytic position revolutionised our understanding of mental life and the basis of any psychological intervention.

Our MBA programme is available on a full and part-time basis over a 2-year period and has been designed for those who want to immerse themselves in their studies and share in the experience with a class of like-minded individuals.

Cultural Event Management This Master of business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 – 90 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…

This Master of Business in Digital Entrepreneurship (Level 9 – 90 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 or…

Geographic information Systems are widely-used indispensable tools for governance, commerce, and environmental and social science in Ireland and world-wide. Over the next few years it is forecast that the area of GIS will grow rapidly. This will lead to the need for highly qualified professionals in all areas of the geospatial industry. The MSc programme…

This programme is applicable across the public, private and voluntary sector with participants from multi-professional backgrounds including social care, clinical, administrative and practitioner levels. On completion, students will have developed enhanced contextual, cultural and professional insights into quality, safety and governance. Graduates will be equipped with a set of skills that will have a direct…

The programme will provide learners with an insight into the field of applied psychology, thus developing the competencies and skills required to relate theory to practical applications. The learner will explore various theories of psychology that will enable them to understand human behaviour from individual, social and biological perspectives.

Overview The massive growth of social media and smartphones in recent years, means that marketers need a strong skillset and knowledge base that is digital. Now marketers want the visibility and traceability that digital marketing affords. As an MSc the programme has a more scientific rigour to its offerings, emphasising accountability and strategic context. Developed…