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Course Details
Course Code(s):
BM6061
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
25 October 2025
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Faculty:
Education and Health Sciences
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible
Fees:
For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:
Contact(s):
for more information or to be notified when applications are open.
Brief Description
This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility. 
Health and social care professionals regularly work with individuals and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This 6-week, micro-credential helps you build the awareness and skills needed to engage more inclusively and effectively in these settings.
In this interactive, practice-based module will learn how social structures, power, privilege and unconscious bias influence the way people access and experience care. You will explore intercultural communication and acquire strategies to improve patient or client interactions in your work environment.
Whether you work in healthcare, social care or community support, this module will help you build confidence and cultural sensitivity in your professional role. You will be part of a diverse group of learners with many opportunities for discussion and collaboration.
This module can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award. For example, a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting.
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During this module, you will:
Explore how culture, power and privilege shape access to health and social care
Examine the impact of unconscious bias and systemic inequality in professional settings
Develop strategies for intercultural communication and inclusive engagement
Reflect on your own values, assumptions and role in supporting equity and inclusion
Key Information:
This micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format over 6 weeks.
You will be assessed using continuous assessment including, attendance, weekly contributions to reflective exercise and group discussions on Brightspace, a group presentation on a selected case study and a written case reflection drawing on key resources from the course.
Part-time considerations:    
Designed for working professionals    
One in-person workshop on a Saturday
Evening lectures    
Additional prep and group work time  â¶Ä¯
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Open to applicants involved in cross-cultural and multi-lingual consultations in health and social care.
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code BM6061. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.
EU - €600
Non EU - €1,200
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the 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).
HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50 per cent funding, subject to the availability of places. The subsidy is automatically offered on application. To check if you are eligible, please read our Eligibility Criteria.
Applicants may only apply for and receive one subsidised course per semester.
Other funding
Supported by the UL Sanctuary Programme, this course has a limited number of fee waivers (i.e. free places) for International Protection Applicants. Please contact the course director for more information.
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Health and social care professionals working in diverse communities
Community and support workers seeking to improve inclusive practice
Policy or planning roles in health services and NGOs
Progression to further study in health promotion, inclusion or social care, for example, a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting.
Graduate and Professional Studies
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