Program Overview
The ProfDip Employment Law is a graduate-level program that delves into the legal framework governing employment relationships in Ireland. Delivered through in-person lectures, the program equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of employment law, covering various aspects from contract formation to termination. It emphasizes the role of EU law and is designed to enhance the career prospects of legal professionals and individuals in employment-related fields. Domestic applicants can pursue the program part-time, while international applicants residing outside the EEA region are not eligible.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The ProfDip Employment Law is a graduate-level program (level 9 NQF, 20 credits) that focuses on the legal framework governing employment relationships in Ireland. The program emphasizes the significant role of legislation, particularly EU law, in shaping the employment relationship. It covers a wide range of topics, from the formation of the employment contract to its termination.
Teaching:
The program is delivered through lectures, primarily in person, over the course of the Spring Trimester (January-April). Lectures are held once a week. The program commences on the week of January 23rd, 2023.
Careers:
The program is designed to enhance the career prospects of individuals working in various legal and employment-related fields. The program is particularly relevant for:
- Practising barristers or solicitors
- Barristers or solicitors actively engaged in legally connected employment
- Graduates holding an approved university degree or law-based interdisciplinary university degree
- Persons with other academic and/or professional qualifications and/or such experiences as would satisfy the School that they are able to participate on this course, such as trade union officials and HR/IR practitioners. UCD has a dedicated Careers Development Centre that provides resources and support for students seeking employment or further studies. The School of Law has a dedicated careers advisor and a staff member from the Careers Office attends the School on several occasions throughout the academic year.
Other:
The program is a part-time option suitable for domestic (EEA) applicants. International (non-EEA) applicants currently residing outside the EEA region are not eligible to apply.
EU fee for 2022/23 is €4270
