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Contemporary Taxation - Professional Diploma

Gain the advanced skills to progress your career in taxation in the public and private sectors with this one year diploma from UL.

Key information

EU fees per year €6,790
Non-EU fees per year €6,790
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration One year
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
Award Professional Diploma

The Professional Diploma in Contemporary Taxation gives you the knowledge and practical tools to navigate complex tax systems in a rapidly evolving global environment.  

You will learn to interpret and apply tax legislation with confidence, develop negotiation skills to resolve disputes, and gain a deep understanding of both domestic and international tax frameworks, including double taxation relief and other contemporary issues. 

Alongside technical expertise, you will build skills in data analytics for tax planning and forecasting, and explore the risks, governance, and ethical implications of emerging technologies such as AI.  

Designed for professionals in tax, accounting, and finance, this flexible online programme will strengthen your ability to provide strategic tax advice, assess the wider social and economic impact of tax policy, and engage critically with the challenges shaping the future of the profession. 

This programme earns 30 ECTS credits towards a Flexible Masters Pathway, allowing students to combine Postgraduate awards to achieve a Master’s over time. 

During this programme, you will 

  • Interpret and apply complex tax legislation with confidence.
  • Develop an understanding of the principles underpinning domestic and international tax law and the risks inherent in their application to corporate entities.
  • Acquire the skills to apply data analytics to tax issues and to understand the risk, ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
  • Analyse the broader social and economic impact of tax systems and policies. 

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