Postgraduate courses
Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance your employment prospects with our innovative, career-focused postgraduate and part-time undergraduate courses.
Fulfil your potential and enhance your employment prospects with postgraduate study at Ulster University.
We have a wide variety of postgraduate study options across our four campuses, including part-time, full time, e-learning and short courses whether you are looking to enhance your career, change career or just starting out.
Qualifications we offer
- Master Degrees and Integrated Masters Degrees
- Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
- Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
For Postgraduate Research visit our dedicated doctoral college website.
Postgraduate Information Events
January 2020 Courses
Postgraduate courses starting in January 2020.
View course page for Advanced Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in diagnostic oral sciences.
View course page for Advanced Clinical Periodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat periodontal disease.
View course page for Advanced Clinical Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in restorative procedures.
View course page for Advanced General Dental Practice - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat challenging dental cases.
View course page for Advanced General Dental Practice - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat challenging dental cases.
View course page for Advancing Practice - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The School of Health Sciences aims to provide quality advanced education for Allied Health Professionals to enhance their skills in client care.
View course page for Attitudes, Health and Well-being
This short course will explore the biopsychosocial model of health, advocated by health psychologists.
View course page for Biomass Process & Technologies
This course introduces participants to the diverse sources, technologies and applications of energy from biomass.
View course page for Biomedical Science - MSc
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
View course page for Business Development and Innovation - MSc
Inspiring innovation.
View course page for Business Development and Innovation - MSc
Inspiring innovation
View course page for Business Performance
This short course explores current strategic issues facing managers in international hospitality, tourism and event operations.
View course page for Clinical Endodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base endodontic practice.
View course page for Clinical Oral Implantology - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners in the theory and safe practice of treatment in oral implantology.
View course page for Clinical Oral Surgery - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in dentoalveolar surgery.
View course page for Clinical Orthodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in orthodontic patient treatment.
View course page for Clinical Periodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat periodontal disease.
View course page for Clinical Restorative Dentistry - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in restorative procedures.
View course page for Community Youth Work - PgDip/MSc
The overall aim is to produce qualified Community Youth Workers to undertake key roles to the required professional standard.
View course page for Data Science - MSc
Providing high quality professionals for the Data Science industry.
View course page for Data Science - MSc
Providing high quality professionals for the Data Science industry.
View course page for Data Science - MSc
Providing high quality professionals for the Data Science industry.
View course page for Employment Law and Practice - PgCert
Would you like to hold a Post Graduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice?
View course page for Employment Law and Practice - PgCert
Would you like to hold a Post Graduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice?
View course page for Endodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base endodontic practice.
View course page for Energy Policy, Markets and Economics
This course is designed to meet a need for engineers and energy professionals to deliver energy conscious and environmentally sustainable solutions.
View course page for Environmental Management - PgDip/MSc
This established course combines envrionmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.
View course page for Environmental Management with Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
This innovative course combines teaching of Environmental Management techniques with skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
View course page for Environmental Toxicology
This course provides knowledge and skills necessary to understand the impact of chemicals in the environment.
View course page for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring - PgDip/MSc
This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. Since 1999, we have had over 200 successful graduates.
View course page for Facial Aesthetics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in facial aesthetics procedures.
View course page for Gender and Transition
This course offers an expert introduction and overview to issues of gender, conflict and transition.
View course page for Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.
View course page for Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.
View course page for GIS in Business and Society
This course introduces GIS relevant management and decision making concepts in business and society.
View course page for Health and Wellbeing - PgDip/MSc
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
View course page for Health Communication
This course will provide the conceptual understanding of and an overview of the current issues within health communication.
View course page for Health Psychology Interventions and Behaviour change
This short course explores how psychological theories and models of behaviour change are applied to intervention strategies to maintain well-being.
View course page for Hydrogen Safety Technologies
This course focuses on advances in hydrogen safety technologies, including but not limited to prevention and mitigation strategies.
View course page for International Business - MSc
Develop your global business knowledge and digital literacy at your convenience!
View course page for International Business - MSc
Develop your global business knowledge and digital literacy at your convenience!
View course page for International Business - MSc
Develop your global business knowledge with a contemporary and engaging course of study at Magee Campus.
View course page for International Business - MSc
Develop your global business knowledge with a contemporary and engaging course of study at Magee Campus
View course page for International Business with Advanced Practice - MSc
Develop your global business knowledge with a contemporary and engaging course of study at Magee Campus
View course page for International Commercial Law and ADR - LLM
The LLM in International Commercial Law and ADR offers modules that are at the cutting-edge of industry and will lead to a professional accreditation.
View course page for International Commercial Law and ADR - LLM
The LLM in International Commercial Law and ADR offers modules that are at the cutting-edge of industry and will lead to a professional accreditation.
View course page for International Event Management - MSc
MSc International Event Management - Make your career eventful.
View course page for International Event Management - MSc
MSc International Event Management - Make your career eventful.
View course page for International Tourism Management - MSc
Managing your career destination.
View course page for International Tourism Management - MSc
Managing your career destination.
View course page for Internet of Things - MSc
Providing high-quality professionals for the Internet of Things industry.
View course page for Internet of Things - MSc
Providing high-quality professionals for the Internet of Things industry.
View course page for Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector - MSc
A unique cross-border Master's programme developed specifically for senior public servants.
View course page for Management - MSc
Combining study with practical experience to produce managers that can make a difference.
View course page for Management of Coastal Water Resources
This course aims to provide knowledge and practical understanding of the scientific basis for management of coastal water resources.
View course page for Marketing - MSc
Transforming you into a strategic thinking marketing professional who gets results.
View course page for Marketing - MSc
Put Marketing at the centre of your business, providing professional marketing education to Northern Ireland’s business community for over 40 years.
View course page for MBA (Master of Business Administration) - MBA
Creating the business leaders of tomorrow.
View course page for Museum Practice and Management - PgDip/MA
Preparing you to work or to advance your career in the museum and heritage sectors.
View course page for Nursing - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The MSc Nursing is a challenging course suitable for qualified nurses who wish to develop higher levels of criticality in research and leadership.
View course page for Nursing - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The MSc Nursing is a challenging course suitable for qualified nurses who wish to develop higher levels of criticality in research and leadership.
View course page for Oral Implantology - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners in the theory and safe practice of treatment in oral implantology.
View course page for Oral Surgery - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in dentoalveolar surgery.
View course page for Personalised Medicine - MSc
The right treatment, for the right person, at the right time.
View course page for Personalised Medicine - MSc
The right treatment, for the right person, at the right time.
View course page for Physician Associate Studies - PgDip
Intensive 2-year PgDip to train Physician Associates to work as part of the medical team in the diagnosis and management of patients.
View course page for Principles of Research Design
The aim of this course is to facilitate participants to become informed consumers and producers of research.
View course page for Professional Development - PgCertPD
Awarded when a combination of postgraduate short courses worth 60 credits have been successfully completed.
View course page for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy - MSc
This online course will enable occupational therapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy - MSc
This online course will enable occupational therapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Psychology of Health Promotion
This short course will explore how psychological theory contributes to our understanding of health and illness.
View course page for Public Administration - MPA
Further your career in public sector management, guided by leading academics and practitioners.
View course page for Sport Management - MSc
This course is designed for those of any academic or work background who seek to pursue a career in business or management within the sports industry.
View course page for Sport Management - MSc
This course equips those who wish to pursue a career within business and management in the sports industry, with relevant knowledge and skills.
View course page for Strategic Accounting - MSc
Students can complete all of the ACCA Professional Exams as well as part of the Professional Experience Requirement while obtaining an MSc.
View course page for Strategic Accounting (extended) - MSc
Accelerate your accounting career with this fast-track to ACCA membership plus an Masters in Strategic Accounting.
View course page for Survey Methodology
This course will enhance participants’ knowledge of all aspects of survey methodology.
View course page for Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
Undergraduate part-time courses starting in January 2020.
View course page for Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)
IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.
View course page for Business Studies - BSc (Hons)
Gain the business acumen and commercial knowledge for a successful career in industry.
View course page for Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons)
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
View course page for Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons)
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
View course page for Leisure and Events Management - BSc (Hons)
Developing business leaders for the leisure and events industry.
View course page for Social Enterprise - AdvDip
A programme to support the growth of the social sector providing skills to inspire, transform and enhance potential and existing social enterprises.
What our students say
I found the MBA very flexible and have been able to manage my time with the help of the staff at the university. I found the tutors and lecturers to be very flexible and understanding of my other commitments. A postgraduate course is a big commitment but a worthwhile and rewarding one.
Michael Forney - Student - MBA
It is never too late to return to university. I found it daunting at first, but at Ulster University there are plenty of resources and help for mature students. It is tough but rewarding, so go for it.
Pauric McCaughey - Student - Fire Safety Engineering
(My postgraduate course) has enabled me to make a career change at the age of 55! I am already reaping the benefits of having studied with Ulster University, having received a couple of temporary job offers abroad and I am confident that further opportunities will arise in the future.
Susan Turner - Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)