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During this programme, you will:  

• Interpret and apply complex tax legislation with confidence. 

• Develop an understanding of the principles underpinning domestic and international tax law and the risks inherent in their application to corporate entities. 

• Acquire the skills to apply data analytics to tax issues and to understand the risk, ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. 

• Analyse the broader social and economic impact of tax systems and policies. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time in one year   

• Delivered online with a mix of pre-recorded and live lectures. 

• Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters 

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester 

• Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential  

• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Evening or recorded lectures  

• Additional prep and group work time  

• Timetable provided after registration  

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• Revenue Law and Negotiations (M) (LA6221) provides an understanding of how to interpret tax legislation. 

• Data Analytics for Tax (TX6051) develops understanding of the importance of data to the modern tax professional. 

Spring Semester 

• Applied International Tax Law (TX6052) outlines the principles underpinning domestic and international tax law and the risks inherent in their application to corporate entities.  

Summer Semester 

• gain the acumen to make informed decisions concerning the ‘risk, ethics and governance’ of AI. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as accounting, economics, law, engineering, public administration. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognition of prior learning may be considered in accordance with the university regulations. In assessing applications, the Course Team will consider relevant accredited tax qualifications, work experience etc. as being suitable prior learning. 

International students:   

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:    

For all applicants:   

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application:  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €6,790

Non-EU - €6,790

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Tax careers in the public and private sectors
• Financial and Management accounting
• Compliance 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.   

Online Information Sessions