Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSCETITFAD/MSCETITPAD
Available:
Part-Time
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Type: Taught, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Chris McInerney
Email: Chris.G.McInerney@ul.ie
Apply Now

Read instructions on how to apply

Express Interest

Register your interest here for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

This MSc is designed to enhance both knowledge and skills, blending them to prepare students from Arts Humanities, Social Science and other disciplines for dynamic careers. It focuses on key areas such as communication, data analytics, design thinking, and emerging technologies such as AI. The programme aims to future-proof students' skills in a rapidly changing workforce.

Students benefit from real-world experience through internships, gaining a competitive edge post-graduation. 

The programme is flexible, offered both full-time and part-time, and includes online and blended learning options to accommodate diverse student needs. Learning takes place through real world practical experiences. Developed in collaboration with industry partners, it ensures graduates are equipped with critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills highly valued in various sectors.

Watch the video below to find out more:

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking, design thinking and industry standard problem-solving tools to meet the needs of a variety of employers
  • Benefit from an extended internship in one industry employer or Design and manage a creative problem-solving process
  • Manage the complex analysis and application of data for planning and development
  • Effectively use data to tell the stories that help industries communicate, internally and externally.
  • Integrate knowledge of emerging technologies and changing industry practices, including AI, into the operations and governance of industry employers.

There will be a small number of blended elements on campus which will be well signalled to students in advance.

Full-Time:

Autumn SemesterSpring SemesterSummer Semester
  • Design Thinking And Collaboration In Industry And The World We Live In
  • Problem Solving Tools And Techniques
  • Introduction To Data Communications
  • Introduction To Emerging Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence And Governance
  • Data analytics with R
  • Advanced data story telling
  • Critical thinking for effective decision making
  • Emerging trends in industry
  • Linking learning
  • Industry internship

Or

  • Creative problem solving in and for industry research report

 

Part-Time:

Year 1

Autumn SemesterSpring SemesterSummer Semester
  • Design thinking and collaboration in industry and the world we live in
  • Problem solving tools and techniques

 

 

  • Data analytics with R
  • Critical thinking for effective decision making
  • Industry internship

Or

  • Creative problem solving in and or industry research report

Year 2

Autumn SemesterSpring Semester
  • Introduction to data communications
  • Introduction to emerging technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence and governance
  • Advanced data story telling
  • Emerging trends in industry
  • Linking learning

Internship opportunities will be offered following a competitive process involving industry partners and may not be offered in all cases.

The general entry requirement for entry onto a UL taught masters programme applies. Applicants must have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. Applicants with prior experience in industry may be able to apply for an exemption from the internship component.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Guidelines on Completing your Application

  • To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
  • Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

International students can find more information on eligibility requirements here. 

EU - €7,600

Non EU - €18,000 

Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to student.fees.office@ul.ie.

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.)

Graduates from this unique programme will be able to work in a variety of roles in and with industry, including strategy development and risk analysis; internal and external stakeholder engagement; product development and testing; managing corporate social responsibility; project management and others.