How to apply for professional and flexible programmes

To make an application please follow instructions below

1. Go to Professional Education Programmes, choose the programme of your choice
2. Read ‘Entry Requirements’ to find out the documents required to be uploaded with your application.  At the time of applying, applicants must upload their educational documents (UL graduates do not need to upload UL Transcripts).
3. Click the Apply button, then ‘new user’.  From there, you will create a username and password. Please take note of these in case you need to save the application and return to it later.   Remember to use upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols in your password. If you experience any difficulties creating an account, please check the type of browser you are using - Google Chrome can cause problems in some instances. If you have previously submitted an application to the University via the online application but are unable to remember your password, please use the forgotten password.
4. UPLOAD required documents - as set on under "What to include with your application" on the entry requirement section of the programme webpage
5. Pay an application fee of €50 (electronic transfer) which allows you to apply for two postgraduate programmes in one online application.
6. The final step is to SUBMIT your application.

If you experience any difficulty with your application, please contact us.

Recognition of Prior Learning

A key element in facilitating the return of adult learners to education is the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is a system whereby learning acquired through certified programmes and/or through experience can be acknowledged as a basis for admission onto programmes and/or for gaining exemptions from specific parts of a programme. The purpose of RPL is to expand access to programmes and formal qualifications and to reduce the time and cost of programmes for people who already possess some of the knowledge, skills and competence which a programme seeks to develop. Further information about recognition of Prior Learning.

Funded Programmes

At UL you'll find a range of programmes that may be partially or fully funded by the Government of Ireland. The courses are designed specifically to address the skills gaps in the economy, and employability is a key focus for the course offerings. The application process for some of these programmes may involve two steps. More details on the application process will be available according to the funding stream. See more information on funding for Professional learners.