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During this programme, you will: 

• Gain a strategic understanding of how emerging technologies like AI, social media, and big data are reshaping legal and regulatory landscapes. 

• Build a future-ready skillset that positions you as a trusted advisor in law, compliance, and governance within new technological ecosystems. 

• Learn how to design and implement legal frameworks that support innovation while protecting organisations and individuals. 

• Develop the confidence to lead conversations around digital ethics, privacy, and cybersecurity in your workplace or consultancy practice. 

• Apply your learning through real-world scenarios, reflective practice, and expert-led workshops. 

• Join a flexible, online learning environment designed to support busy professionals from all backgrounds.

Key Information:  

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Delivered online 

• Modules taught during spring and autumn semesters 

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester  

• 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   

Spring Semester 

• will explain the roles of legal and regulatory frameworks in monitoring the integration of new technology and artificial intelligence. 

• will discuss the law relating to new digital technologies, particularly regulation around social media as well as competition law and liability issues. 

• will equip you with the tools you need to reflect and document your experiences and understanding. It will also feature a series of talks on the future of technology, markets and society. 

Autumn Semester: 

• will examine the theory behind privacy law and the frameworks which aim to protect personal data. 

• will look at the legal provisions designed to protect against cybercrime, including developing policy. 

• will enable you to create a portfolio showcasing the development of your knowledge, and your ability to make evidence-based conclusions. 

Books and journal articles needed for the programme 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 any discipline. 

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. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

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

Checklist of Documents: 

• *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 - €3,500

Non-EU €4,750

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 programme can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Aviation
• Social media
• Technology consultancy
• Privacy consultancy
• Cybersecurity
• Data governance 

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