New opportunities for postgraduate study at UL as Spring 2027 applications open
Applications are now open for University of Limerick’s Spring 2027 intake, offering prospective students the opportunity to begin postgraduate and professional study from January.
UL’s Spring portfolio includes full-time, part-time, online and blended programmes and micro-credentials across a range of areas, with options for recent graduates, working professionals, those considering a career change and people returning to education.
The Spring 2027 offering spans areas including artificial intelligence, data analytics, healthcare, education, law and technology, quality management, sport, supply chain and professional practice, alongside the introduction of UL’s new MA in Social Work.
Start your next step in January
A January start provides another route into postgraduate education for those who may not want to wait until the traditional September intake.
Whether looking to progress within an existing career, move into a new field or develop specialist knowledge and professional skills, prospective students can choose from programmes delivered through a range of study modes.
Online and blended options across the Spring portfolio also provide greater flexibility for professionals balancing further study with work and other commitments.
New MA in Social Work joins UL’s Spring portfolio
A significant addition to UL’s Spring 2027 portfolio is the new MA in Social Work, a Level 9 taught master’s programme designed to prepare graduates for professional practice in social work.
Combining classroom-based learning with 1,000 hours of supervised practice placement, the programme will enable students to connect academic learning with experience in professional social work settings.
Social workers play an important role in addressing inequality, supporting individuals, families and communities, and promoting social justice. At UL, students will undertake practice-based education supported by an interdisciplinary teaching team and strong links with the sector.
The programme is designed for graduates from social sciences or related disciplines and may also be suitable for applicants with relevant professional or voluntary experience who wish to qualify as social workers.
Graduates will be prepared for opportunities across a broad range of settings, including disability and access services, child and adult mental health services, family and community support, hospitals, prisons, child protection and welfare, and other social and community services.
The programme has been designed in line with the standards of CORU, Ireland’s regulator for Health and Social Care Professionals, and will be submitted for professional accreditation.
Explore Spring study at UL
Alongside the new MA in Social Work, UL’s Spring 2027 portfolio provides opportunities to develop expertise across established and emerging professional areas.
Programmes include options in artificial intelligence and data analytics, law and technology, healthcare, education, quality management, sport and supply chain, with full-time, part-time, online and blended modes available across the portfolio.
Prospective students are encouraged to explore the complete Spring offering and check individual programme and micro-credential pages for information on entry requirements, programme content, delivery and how to apply.
