This advanced-level diploma course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the specialised discipline of construction law and practice in Ireland. The increasing complexity of construction law provides for a proliferation of contracts and conflict and dispute resolution mechanisms. This complexity has led to a demand for professionals with the skills to analyse, manage, and solve intricate problems that often arise on major projects.

This advanced level programme is designed to give comprehensive coverage to the broad range of legal issues arising from technology and intellectual property in this digital age.

The course will offer an insight into the world of cybercrime and suggest possible corporate risk-management strategies that companies can implement. Separately, we will analyse applicable torts, such as defamation, and the rights and duties attaching to social media, blogging, and internet usage. Recent regulatory and legislative changes relating to online safety will be examined.

This diploma will provide participants with case-management leadership skills and practical training on how to run a case in any forum. It will also prepare participants for adjudicatory and tribunal roles, and will explore the skills needed to preside over various forums.

This course begins with a general introduction to the often fascinating development of education law in Ireland, considering key constitutional and legislative provisions, before reflecting in more detail on the specific day-to-day issues that arise when advising on education law matters or, indeed, when acting as a decision-maker within a school.

This certificate will offer an in-depth analysis of immigration law and its application in Ireland. The central pieces of legislation covered by the course include the Aliens Acts, the Immigration Acts, the Refugee Act 1996, the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000, the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts, the International Protection Act 2015, and the numerous statutory instruments covering immigration and citizenship.

The course also scrutinises how this legislation has been interpreted over the years by the courts, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), and by Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), together with the impact of Brexit.

This certificate provides comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of the aviation leasing and finance industry. It aims to deliver an in-depth analysis of the core legal and practical issues that parties typically encounter in aircraft leasing and finance transactions.

Participants will gain an overview of the key legal, financial, and technical issues, as well as an understanding of the broader regulation, tax, and insurance aspects relevant to aircraft leasing and finance.

The programme is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning experience that will enhance a solicitor’s theoretical understanding of their profession and will assist in the development of practice, through critical insight and evaluation, building on academic and research skills acquired via formal subject delivery and the doctoral research subsequently conducted.

The Access Course is a 1 year course that aims to provide mature students (aged 23 or over on year of entry to a degree programme) with the opportunity to prepare, personally and academically, for an undergraduate course of full-time study of at least three years duration at NUI, Galway.

Jointly awarded by the Law Society of Ireland and the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) , this certificate offers a practical insight into company secretarial requirements in Ireland.

This established course focuses on the procedural requirements of company secretarial practice and aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the company law framework and key corporate governance provisions under the Companies Act.

Throughout the course, participants will engage with recent developments in legislation, case law, and regulatory practice, gaining the tools to anticipate and respond to change with confidence in their professional roles.

The ultimate aim of the diploma is to provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of employment law and practice in this jurisdiction.

This diploma is open to solicitors, barristers, and suitably qualified professionals who work in regulatory affairs, compliance and risk functions or those who wish to transition to such roles. It provides participants with an overview of the rationale for regulation, the various types of frameworks, and will introduce participants to key theories and concepts guiding regulation.

This certificate provides participants with an overview of the rationale for regulation and the various methods of enforcement – civil and criminal enforcement as well as investigations and hearings. Additionally, the important area of challenges to decisions of a regulatory body is examined. There is focus on enforcement notices, pitfalls to avoid and the key issues that affect the ability to enforce. Participants will critically evaluate sample enforcement notices and understand the consequences arising from a poorly drafted notice.

This project-led course provides comprehensive training in the full production lifecycle, from initial pre-production to professional camera operations and post-production. Designed for both online and broadcast media platforms, the curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency and creative execution. By working through real-world projects, learners gain the hands-on experience necessary to deliver high-quality content across a variety of modern digital and television environments.

BSc (Hons) Accounting with Computing offers you the opportunity to take Accounting as a Major subject with Computing as a Minor subject. By studying Accounting as a major you will develop skills in financial accounting, management accounting, digital accounting and analytics and audit. By studying Computing as a minor, you will develop skills on managing the business’ computer hardware, network operations and cyber security. If you are interested in developing a career in accounting with a strong technology focus, then BSc (Hons) Accounting with Computing is the course for you.

This course provides fundamental training in civil infrastructure and site preparation, focusing on mastery of concreting, precision kerb laying, and flag paving. Participants develop the practical skills necessary for high-quality surface finishing and structural groundworks. To ensure full site readiness, the program includes essential safety certifications, including Safepass and Manual Handling, equipping graduates with the technical competence and regulatory compliance required for a successful career in the construction industry.