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During this programme, you will:  

• Shape your leadership style by exploring key theories and building leadership capacity. 

• Learn on to apply ethical leadership to guide decisions and drive transformation. 

• Lead and manage change in complex organisational contexts. 

• Design practical solutions using leadership and change management frameworks. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Delivered online  

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters  

• Approx. 152 weeks per semester 

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

• Submit Future Focused Professional Portfolio at the end of the final 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:  

• Recorded 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 

• evaluates the issues involved in developing individual leaders and leadership capacity in organisations. 

• provides an opportunity to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning through the creation of an individual portfolio. 

Summer Semester 

• focuses on strategic leadership in action and examines the tools and techniques needed within leadership roles. 

• provides a structure to demonstrate clear links between the theoretical component of the programme and practice. 

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 ±«³¢â€™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. 

• You should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

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 &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

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 - 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.

Graduates can work in any industry or sector both public and private 

• Team Lead / Supervisor (in any sector)
• Programme Manager
• Operations Manager
• Executive or Senior Leadership roles (for progression) 

Hannah Wrixon, Graduate Testimonial 

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