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During this programme, you will:  

• Learn how to manage social, economic, and environmental sustainability concerns and understand their impact on organisations. 

• Gain insights into existing and emerging technologies and digital transformation. 

• Examine how we create work, complete tasks, and interact in virtual or hybrid team environments. 

• Identify the factors shaping work identity, values, motivations, inclusion, employee voice, and well-being. 

• Learn the tools to take responsibility for the design of sustainable work and employment initiatives. 

• Learn to engage with stakeholders to influence corporate strategies that balance organisational, societal, and people needs.

Key Information:  

• Complete part-time in one year  

• Delivered online 

• Modules taught during autumn (Sep – Dec) and spring semesters (Jan – May)   

• Collaborate with peers across disciplines in a future-focused online project team 

• 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 

Autumn Semester 

• provides a deep contextual understanding of sustainability issues as they influence work and organisations in parallel with the digital transformation of the workplace. 

• Introduction to Emerging Technologies (M) (EE6211) explores the scope of emerging technologies in industries and business. 

• guides students in the organisation of a series of future facing industry relevant talks on the technology and the future of markets and society more broadly. 

Spring Semester  

• ) examines how technological advancements are shaping the employment relationship. 

• examines the key issues in motivation and performance as organisations move to different forms of work. 
   
• fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, enabling students to navigate complexity and uncertainty in professional contexts. 

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 any discipline. 

• Experience in the areas of decision-making, or managing people is desirable. 

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
• Copy of your CV
• 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   

• 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 - €4,950

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 

Springboard 

Springboard - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to  

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to and enhance careers in the following sectors:

• Human Resource and People Management
• Sustainable Business Transformation
• Advocacy for Employees & Sustainable Workplaces  

Erica Hearne, Grow Remote Ltd., Graduate May 2024

"I’ve seen firsthand how this programme has benefitted my career, from advising employers to leading my own team. I apply the skills I’ve learned every day in my role."

Katie Nugent, Graduate May 2025

"As a Senior HR Consultant, pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Work enhances expertise in sustainable employment practices, employee wellbeing, and corporate responsibility, ensuring businesses are not only compliant with regulations but also foster resilience, engagement, and future-focused employees."

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.