Master of Professional Practice Programme content

Build a flexible, multi‑disciplinary master’s at UL

Key information

EU fees per year €5,250

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration One year

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible

Start date September / January

Award Masters

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Key information:

Complete part-time over one year.
Enter this programme after they have been awarded 60 ECTS from UL or another awarding institution.
Choose from a range of UL pathways to complete the final part of your Masters.
Intakes in both Autumn (September) and Spring (January) depending on the pathway you choose.
Study one pathway that compliments your existing qualifications plus one MPP Reflective Learning module per semester.
Reflective Learning assignments bring all of your qualifications together and present them so that you can be awarded a Masters.
Modules taught during autumn and spring or spring and autumn semesters.

Depending on the pathway you choose, 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
Timetable provided after registration

The following programmes offer recognised pathways to earn the final 30 ECTS credits required for the Master of Professional Practice. Use the links below to review programme content. Please note you must return to the MPP page to apply directly.

Programmes are subject to change and may vary from year to year.

Eligible Pathways for Master of Professional Practice

Autumn 2026
Spring 2027

Applied Economics and Energy Analysis - Designed to benefit professionals who want to upskill in economics but do not have an extensive background in the subject. The programme is also suitable for graduates in business and economics-related fields who want to refresh and refine their skills in applied and energy economics.
Climate Adaptation and Sustainability -This course is designed for anyone whose work needs to respond to the challenges posed by our changing climate — including planners, engineers, insurance agents, agribusiness professionals, scientists, politicians, policymakers, environmental and landscape visual impact assessors.
Data Analytics- Provides practical skills like data interrogation, visualisation and basic predictive analytics to optimise business performance and make strategic decisions.
Economics and Public Policy - Gain expertise in areas such as public policy analysis, global economic policy, decision-making, data analysis, and applied economics.
Financial Analytics - Equips learners with advanced competencies in financial data analysis, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making.
Strategic Leadership - Enhance your leadership abilities to meet strategic corporate challenges
Public Administration and Law - Designed to help you build essential skills in governance, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.

*Limited places available and will be administered on a first-come-first served basis.

Books and journal articles needed for the course 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

Data Analytics - Provides practical skills like data interrogation, visualisation and basic predictive analytics to optimise business performance and make strategic decisions.