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School Leadership - Postgraduate Diploma Fees

This programme is designed to support aspiring school leaders gain the requisite knowledge and skills required for a career in school leadership.

Key information

EU fees per year €5,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration 18 months
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Professional Diploma

Programme fees

  • EU - €5,500

Annual fees are billed by semester. 

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office  website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

This course is part-funded by the Department of Education and Youth (DEY).  

Each participant contributes €2,000 towards the total course cost, with the remainder funded by the DEY. 

To secure a place on the programme, successful applicants must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of €250. This fee will be deducted from the total €2,000 student contribution. 

If a participant is accepted onto the programme based on the stated eligibility criteria and is later found to be ineligible for part-funding, they may continue on the course only if they agree to cover the full course fee themselves. 

Please note: If a participant withdraws after the first two months of the course, fees will not be refunded and they will not be eligible to reapply, except under exceptional circumstances. 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

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