Committed to the creation of knowledge and a better world, the faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences includes six academic schools and offers a range of taught and research-based postgraduate programmes.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our commitment to research, and we place a strong emphasis on the role of debate and discussion in the development of knowledge and analytical skills.

Inside our information guide, dedicated to working professionals you will find:

  • The full list of part-time Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Professional Doctorates at UL
  • Full list of short courses (Micro-credentials) 
  • Information on Funding Supports for professional learners
  • Real life professional student stories
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Course Title Duration
An Chóitseáil Teanga san Ionad Oibre – Language Coaching in the Workplace - GA6172 12 Weeks
Applied Policing and Criminal Justice - BA 2 years, Part-Time
Climate Adaption and Sustainability - Professional Diploma - UL@Work 1 Year, Part-Time
Climate Hazards - Module GY5022 6 Weeks
Communications and Digital Public Relations for Enterprise - Professional Diploma 1 Year, Part-Time
Community Engagement - Professional Diploma 11 Months, Part-Time
Community Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership and Life skills (CWELL) - Diploma 2 Years
Creative Writing - MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Digital Content Development - Professional Diploma 1 Year, Part-Time
Digital PR for Enterprise - Module JM5003 6 Weeks
Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach 2 years, Part-Time
English MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Enhancing Critical and innovative thinking and problem solving - Module PA5032 - NFQ Level 9 6 Weeks
Environmental Geospatial Data Analysis - Module GY5021 6 Weeks
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma 1 Year Part-Time (Certificate) / 2 Years Part-Time (Diploma)
Evening LLB 4 years, Full-Time
Family Law LA4081- Module 1 Semester
Fundamentals of the Law - Module LA4151 12 Weeks
History of Art & Design - Certificate 1 Year, Part-Time
History of Art and Architecture Survey - Module HI6231 10 Weeks
History of Family - MA (Online) 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
History of Family - MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
History of Family and Genealogical Methods - Certificate 1 Year, Part-Time
Housing Law and Policy LA4056 - Module 1 Semester (12 weeks)
Identifying Communication Strategies for Enterprise - Module JM5102 6 Weeks
Intermediary Studies - Professional Diploma 1 Year, Part-Time
International Commercial Law LLM 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
International Trade Law (Professional Diploma) 1 Year, Part-Time
Journalism MA (incorporating MAJ, Sport) 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Jurisprudence - Module LA4131 One Semester (12 Weeks)
Law (General) LLM 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Law and Technology - Professional Diploma 1 Year, Part-Time
Law of Evidence - Module 12 Weeks
Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice LLM/MA (Online) 2 Years, Part-Time
Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice LLM/MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Learning Design - Module EL5003 6 Weeks
Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education - Postgraduate Certificate 1 Year, Part-Time
Local History - Certificate 1 Year, Part-Time
Local History MA 2 Years, Part-Time
Moderating for Online Environments - Module 4 weeks
Peace and Development Studies MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Professional Practice - Masters 1 Year, Part-Time
Professional Writing - Module EL5002 6 Weeks
Public Administration - Graduate Diploma/MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Public Administration & Law (Online) - Graduate Certificate 1 Year, Part-Time
Public History & Cultural Heritage - MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Serious Crime Investigation - Graduate Certificate 1 Year, Full-Time
Sociology (Youth, Community & Social Regeneration) MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Sociology and Data Analytics - MSc 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Sustainability GY5032- NFQ Level 9 7 Weeks
Technical Communication & E-Learning - MA 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Technical Writing - Graduate Certificate 2 Years, Part-Time
Transversal Skills for the 21st Century Workplace 1 Year, Part-Time
Urban Ecosystems Services - Module GY5031 6 Weeks
Seán Daffy

I am studying online and also attending workshops in UL, it’s what they call blended learning and it works really well. My decision to do this programme was focused on employment, I wanted a course that would get me a job but also that would be family friendly.

SEÁN DAFFY, MA IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS AND E-LEARNING