How to apply for taught programmes

To make an application, please follow the instructions below

1. Open the Taught 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.  This will bring you to either the online application portal or it will bring you to the Apply tab where you will make the choice to either apply for a the full-time or part-time programme. On this screen, choose the option you wish to apply for.
4. Click ‘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  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.
5. UPLOAD required documents - as set on under "What to include with your application" on the Entry requirements section of the programme webpage.
6. Pay an application fee of €50 (electronic transfer) which allows you to apply for two postgraduate programmes in one online application. The application fee must be paid through the portal and cannot be submitted via TransferMate.
7. 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. For further information on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), click here.