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During this programme, you will:  

• Acquire the ability to apply Six Sigma principles to drive improvement with measurable results in your organisation. 

• Complete a substantial industry-based project delivered in the form of a management report. 

• Integrate concepts, tools and techniques in your workplace to deliver significant cost savings for the organisation. 

• Build advanced statistical capabilities to support data-driven quality improvement and decision-making. 

Key Information:  

• Complete part-time over one year  

• Delivered online. You may be invited to attend an on-campus orientation day during a Saturday in Semester 1. 

• Intakes in both Autumn (September) and Spring (January) 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring or spring and summer semesters  

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester 

• Submit in-company project at the end of the final semester  

• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice or the Masters in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Sigma Systems 

• 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  

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Evening or recorded lectures  

• Additional prep and group work time  

• Timetable provided after registration 

Year 1  

Semester 1  

• Problem Solving Tools & Techniques (M) (AU5051) develops an understanding of the principles of 6 Sigma and how they can be implemented in the manufacturing and service sectors. 

• Quality Science Introduction (M) (MS6041) introduces and uses basic and advanced statistics, appropriate for master black belt level Six Sigma. 

Semester 2 

• enables students to produce a business standard, industry focused project based on an understanding of the processes involved in Six Sigma Systems. 

• provides a detailed understanding of the key features of experimental design from theory, through construction, to application. 

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 subject. 

• You should have at least 3 years of relevant industrial work experience. 

• If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements an offer of a place may be made in exceptional circumstances.  

• You need to provide a portfolio of evidence of prior qualifications in quality management together with the application of learning or competence (e.g green/black belt project reports, reflective papers or journals).  

• Two references from appropriate signatories in your organisation will be accepted as evidence. 

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. 

NOTE: All students use JMP statistical analysis software in their SixSigma modules. You must be able to install JMP on a computer/laptop and have access to company data sets in order to successfully complete these modules. Please check with your IT department/company that you have the necessary permissions before embarking on this programme.

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 - €5,900

Non-EU - €5,900

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:  

• Quality Manager
• Continuous Improvement Specialist
• Lean Six Sigma Consultant 

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