Course Details
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Brief Description
Understanding how Irish tax law is drafted and interpreted is a key skill for professionals involved in tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
This 8-week, Level 9 online micro-credential introduces you to the structure of Irish tax legislation and its relationship with wider legal frameworks, including the Irish Constitution and EU law. You’ll develop the skills to interpret core provisions of the Taxes Consolidation Act, apply anti-avoidance and disclosure rules, and understand the Irish Tax Appeals process.
The module also builds your practical negotiation skills, helping you engage effectively in tax dispute resolution and revenue settlement discussions.
This module can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
During this module, you will:
Learn how Irish tax legislation is drafted and how it relates to general law, the Irish Constitution, and EU law.
Successfully navigate and interpret relevant Irish tax legislation and understand how arbitration works in a tax dispute.
Learn how to correctly apply general anti-avoidance and mandatory disclosure legislation.
Understand the Irish tax appeals process and gain practical negotiation skills to support effective engagement in tax settlements and appeals procedures.
Key Information
It will be delivered online over 8 weeks
You will be assessed through 1-2 continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer, with no final exam.
Part-time considerations:  
  Designed for working professionals  
  Evening or recorded lectures  
 Additional prep and group work time  
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
If applicants have a lower result they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of two or more years of relevant work experience (Recognised Prior Learning).
In assessing applications, the Course Team will consider relevant accredited tax qualifications, work experience etc. as being suitable prior learning
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code LA6221. 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 - €2,253
Non-EU - €2,353
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).
Other funding
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This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Tax advisory and dispute resolution
Legal and compliance roles in tax and finance
Revenue appeals and tax settlement negotiation
Progression to postgraduate study in taxation or legal practice
Graduate and Professional Studies
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