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During this programme, you will:  

• Gain an introduction to participatory health research as it applies to public and patient involvement in research. 

• Explore participatory health research concepts and the theories and evidence that support them. 

• Design a participatory project, building partnerships with community and PPI contributors and codesigning research in a meaningful collaboration. 
   
• Explore the principles and practice of public and patient involvement research and practice key skills and tools with experts in the field. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Designed for working professionals 

• Blended delivery – weekly online and lectures one in-person training block in on-campus per semester 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters  

• Face-to-face lectures will be held over two days during the autumn semester on Thursday and Friday in Week 7 

• In the spring/summer semesters, face-to-face sessions will take place over four days—Tuesday to Friday—including two days focused on research methods and two for the Summer School 

• Submit research project at the end of the final semester  
   
• Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential  

You will learn through a blend of:   

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

• Timetable provided after registration 

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• Introduction to participatory health research for public & patient involvement (M) (BM5053) provides a practical introduction to participatory health research as it applies to public and patient involvement in research. 

• Methods in participatory health research I (M) (BM5055) provides an overview of some of the participatory methods available to academic/partner research teams for accomplishing these goals. 

• serves as an interactive and collaborative co-learning and self-assessment space for students. 

Spring Semester  

• focuses on collaborative design, community needs assessment, data gathering and various methods of participatory analysis. 

• provides an in-depth exploration of participatory health research concepts and the theories and evidence that support them. 

• supports students in developing and conducting their participatory research project. 

Summer Semester  

• provides an overview of the principles and practice of public and patient involvement research, and an opportunity to practice key skills and tools with experts in the field. 

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 or appropriate subject. 

• Garda Vetting may be required in cases where individual proposed practicum involves children or vulnerable communities. 

• The university may shortlist and interview applicants. 

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 to provide:  

• *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 

English Language: 

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

Guidelines on Completing your Application &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

• 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 - €4,000

Non-EU - €8,000

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

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. 

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).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.. 

The Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research can lead graduates to the following sectors and careers:   

• Participatory Researcher
• Community Health Researcher
• Health promotion Specialist
• PPI Coordinator
• Project Manager Community Development  

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 

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Still Curious?

The team from the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences 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