Undergraduate Programmes
Course Descriptor and CAO Information for prospective applicants. The Bachelor of Architecture is a five-year programme and fully accredited by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI).
The programme is structured to allow students to develop critical professional, academic and creative skills in a collaborative environment. You can see some of the work being done by students down below.
Course Descriptor and CAO Information for prospective applicants.
Postgraduate programmes
Course Descriptor and How to Apply for prospective applicants who are interested in growing their career in the realm of Landscape Architecture.
The MLA programme is designed to be professionally accredited by the (IFLA) in terms of curriculum design, course structure and cognate staffing. UL is engaging closely with the (ILI) who, as the national association for the discipline of Landscape Architecture, will be reviewing this programme in order for it to gain IFLA accreditation.
Course Descriptor and How to Apply for prospective applicants. There are both part-time and full-time options which will allow flexibility to learn in a way that compliments your goals.
This course is aimed at professionals and designers interested in developing a well-rounded understanding of user centric design in the medical and health field.
Course Descriptor and How to Apply
This course is designed for those who are interested in professional and academic growth in the areas of Urban Design, Sustainability and Climate Resilience. The aim of the course is to encourage research and innovation for navigating the intricacies of the built environment. Prospective students who are interested in landscape architecture, material innovation and research and urban reconstruction will find this intensive, studiobased programme to be both challenging and rewarding.
Course Descriptor and How to Apply
This is a one-year part-time course which focuses specifically on user-centric design in a healthcare setting.
This course offers flexibility for designers, engineers, clinicians and innovators who want to create a tangible difference in the patient experience in a broad range of design areas. This programme focuses on empathy driven design processes in areas such as healthcare service design, prototyping and testing and UX/UI for medical solutions.
Module Code PD6001
PD6001 - Descriptor and How to Apply
This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential introduces practical research approaches, especially qualitative methods, that help uncover meaningful insights to drive innovative design solutions.
Through immersive fieldwork and reflection, you鈥檒l learn how to identify real-world challenges, analyse user needs, and translate observations into actionable design guides.
This module is associated with the Design for Health and Wellbeing - MSc. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
Module Code PD6012 - Module Descriptor and How to Apply
This 6-week, Level 9 micro-credential gives you practical tools to tackle real-world healthcare challenges using human-centred design.
You鈥檒l learn how to explore problems, generate ideas and build early-stage solutions using techniques like brainstorming, sketching, service mapping and prototyping.
Working on live briefs, you鈥檒l gain experience in collaborative innovation and develop creative confidence in tackling complex health-related issues.
Whether you鈥檙e from a design, healthcare or innovation background, this module will help you think creatively, communicate ideas clearly, and co-design meaningful change.
Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands region, counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. Eligible learners can avail of 100% funding under ReSHAPE.