Applications for 2027 opening mid November
You may be eligible to get your course fees funded by the Department for the Economy for the below Postgraduate programmes taught in Derry~Londonderry.
Get taught in the unique setting of a border city where knowledge and industry expertise will combine for an impactful learning experience.
We're offering funded postgraduate-level courses to fast-track your expertise in today’s most in-demand fields.
2027 Funded Postgraduate Opportunities
Further opportunities will be available in Semester Two starting January 2027.
Short courses will include Mini MBAs in:
- Applied AI for Business Advantage
- Behaviour and Influence
- Client and stakeholder management for projects
- Developing Female Talent
- Fintech
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategy
Why Professionals Choose Our Funded Programmes
Real people. Real career growth. Real business impact.
What difference can a funded short course or Mini MBA make? Hear it directly from the professionals who have experienced it.
Alison, Emer and Steve share how the knowledge, insights and practical expertise gained through these programmes delivered immediate value in their roles and organisations. From applying new ideas in the workplace to strengthening decision-making and leadership capabilities, their experiences demonstrate the real impact of industry-focused learning.
Places are limited and demand is high. Explore their stories below and discover how a funded course at Ulster University could help you achieve your next professional goal.
Fee Funding Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland (ROI)*, and has been ordinarily resident for at least three years;
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements (opens in new window)
* For anyone resident in ROI, you need to be a UK or Irish citizen to be able to apply for this course.
Please note that this programme is not available to applicants with the following residency statuses:
- GB and Islands
- EU excluding ROI qualifying residents
- International students
Terms and Conditions
- Fee funding is paid directly by the Department for the Economy to Ulster University.
- Students cannot redeem the funding for an alternative programme nor redeem the cash value.
- Students cannot redeem this funding in conjunction with any other course fee funding.
- Students can normally only enrol on one programme at Ulster in any one academic year. There may be exceptions if the total credits from more than one programme do no exceed 60 credits.
