Law and Technology - Professional Diploma Programme content
Gain legal and strategic skills to navigate AI, cybersecurity, and digital law with UL’s Professional Diploma in Law and Technology.
Key information
EU fees per year
€3,500
Non-EU fees per year
€3,500
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Online
Start date
September 2027
Award
Professional Diploma
Key information
- Complete part-time over one year
- Delivered online
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
Programme content
Core modules
- Data Governance and Privacy (LA6091) will examine the theory behind privacy law and the frameworks which aim to protect personal data.
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy (LA6212) will look at the legal provisions designed to protect against cybercrime, including developing policy.
- Future-focused Professional Portfolio (MN5152) will enable you to create a portfolio showcasing the development of your knowledge, and your ability to make evidence-based conclusions.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Law, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (LA6081) will explain the roles of legal and regulatory frameworks in monitoring the integration of new technology and artificial intelligence.
- Law of Regulated Digital Technologies (LA6171) will discuss the law relating to new digital technologies, particularly regulation around social media as well as competition law and liability issues.
- Future-focused Professional Portfolio (MN5141) will equip you with the tools you need to reflect and document your experiences and understanding. It will also feature a series of talks on the future of technology, markets and society.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
