Natural Language Processing - Professional Diploma - UL@Work Programme content
Expand your employment choices with sought after Natural Language Processing skills and open the door to a broad range of career options.
Key information
EU fees per year
€5,250
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
Key information
- Complete part-time over one year
- Delivered online
- Modules taught during the autumn and spring semesters
- Approx. 12 weeks per semester
- Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice
- Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as an independent micro-credential
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
- Timetable provided after registration
Programme content
Core modules
- Introduction to Natural Language Processing (M) (MN5001) covers the fundamentals of statistical NLP and its techniques and applications.
- Information Retrieval (MN5151) introduces students to the fields of Information Retrieval, Information Extraction, and Semantic Web.
- Future Focused Professional Portfolio 1 (MN5141) enables students to identify key trends affecting their role and organisation and build a professional network.
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.
Core modules
- Advanced Natural Language Processing (MN5002) covers advanced-level topics in natural language processing, focusing on deep learning-based approaches.
- Natural Language Understanding (MN5162) explores the field of Natural Language Understanding and related topics.
- Future Focused Professional Portfolio 2 (MN5152) enables students to demonstrate independent and self-determined learning through the creation of an individual portfolio.
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.
Area(s) of interest
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