Awarding Body : University of Limerick
The University of Limerick offers undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing professional education, research and other educational programmes. UL is 5 kilometres from Limerick city centre, along the River Shannon.
The University is an active participant in the European Union's Erasmus programme. UL has over 200 partner institutions in 24 European countries. In addition, UL students may study at partner universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, China and Singapore.
History of UL
The University of Limerick was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick. It became a university by statute in 1989.
In the 1960s, an improving economy, foreign direct investment into Ireland and the need for advanced expertise lead to the creation of the National Institute for Higher Education (NIHE) at Limerick. The NIHE was to follow the model of Europe’s new technological universities.
The World Bank financed the project. The Institute hired faculty and staff from around the world, and NIHE had extensive teaching and research facilities. These attracted an influx of foreign investment.
In 1977, the government required NIHE Limerick to apply for recognition as a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland. Students and staff strongly opposed this. The Institute withdrew from the NUI. Through legislation, NIHE Limerick became an independent institution. From 1978 to 1988, the National Council for Educational Awards was the degree-awarding authority for the NIHE Limerick.
Awarding rights
In 1989, NIHE Limerick became the University of Limerick through legislation. UL was the first new university in the history of the Irish State. UL was granted powers to award its own degrees.
Colleges that run University Of Limerick courses in Ireland
Advanced Fitness Specialist
Practical, Personal Trainer Courses Course by Motions Fitness Training - Dublin
If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, personal trainer and gym instructor then this is the course for you. The Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional […]
Maltings Training are please to announce we are offering learners who hold a relevant health and fitness qualification, for example, FETAC Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise Course, the exciting opportunity to achieve their CEHF FETAC Level 6, as accredited […]
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Galway
Classroom Based Course by Maltings Fitness Training - Coote Street, Co. LaoisThe aim of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to devise and implement effective exercise programmes for both individuals and groups of all abilities. Maltings Training will be running the CEHF Course which is […]
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Kilkenny
Classroom Based Course by Maltings Fitness Training - Coote Street, Co. LaoisThe aim of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to devise and implement effective exercise programmes for both individuals and groups of all abilities. Maltings Training will be running the CEHF Course which is […]
The Department of Arts Education and Physical Education in association with the Department of Music offer this specialised MA degree in Music Education. The degree involves an exploration of music teaching and learning processes from a range of social science […]
The Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF) is Year 3 of the B.Sc. and offers individuals the opportunity to research, study and practice at an advanced level in the area of Exercise & Health Fitness. Participants who are successful […]
Drug & Alcohol Studies
Addiction Studies Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe course has been designed to meet the need for educational progression routes in the area of Drugs and Alcohol. It also aims to support actions in National Drug and Alcohol policy that call for increased training opportunities for individuals […]
Early Childhood Practice
Child Development Course by Institute of Technology Tralee - Tralee, Co. Kerry
The BA in Early Childhood Practice is a level 7, 180 credit programme jointly delivered over four semesters by both the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College […]
Equine Science
Animal Science Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe University of Limerick (UL) is offering the Certificate in Equine Science (QQI level 6) as a part-time programme. It provides the opportunity for people who are interested in horses and the horse industry to gain a deeper insight into […]
Exercise & Health Fitness
Sport Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe CEHF qualification provides you with the skills and competencies to provide motivating, safe and effective group fitness teaching across many class types including: Circuit training and HITT type training Body Conditioning Step Training Strength Training Exercise to Music Group […]
The Exercise Instructor Course from Motions Health & Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
Exercise Instructor Course University Level 6 and EQF Level 5 Qualification
Practical, Fitness instructor training Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinThe Exercise Instructor Course from Motions Health & Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
Fitness Coach
Practical, Sport Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinThe Fitness Coach Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
Fitness Coach (University Level 6 and EQF Level 5)
Practical, Fitness instructor training Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinIf you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, personal trainer and gym instructor then this is the course for you. The Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university […]
The Fitness Coach Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
Fitness Professional Course
Practical, Sport Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinThe Fitness Professional Course is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, personal trainer and gym instructor […]
The Fitness Professional Course is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, personal trainer and gym instructor […]
Gaeilge
Irish Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe Teastas/Dioplma sa Ghaeilge: An Ghaeilge sa Saol Comhaimseartha is an innovative programme tailor made for the adult learner. The ideal participant will have an interest in exploring key aspects of the Irish language in its contemporary environment and will […]
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
Classroom Based, Education Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies is accredited by the University of Limerick and is delivered as a partnership between Middletown Centre for Autism and Mary Immaculate College. Middletown Centre for Autism is funded by the Department of Education and […]
There is now universal recognition that teachers’ professional learning needs to be supported throughout the professional lifespan. In its policy on the continuum of teacher education, the Teaching Council emphasises the importance of school-based enquiry by teachers, both individually and collaboratively […]
The Information and Communication Technologies course is designed to provide practicing primary teachers with a holistic approach to the use and application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the Primary School. Teachers will learn how to skilfully and creatively […]
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuous Professional Development for teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education This programme, which is organised by the Department of Special Education, is for Learning Support teachers, Resource Teachers, LS/RTs, teachers in Special Schools, […]
Gym Instructor Course
Practical, Sport Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinThe Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a gym instructor. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, personal trainer […]
Health Fitness Instructor Course
Practical, Sport Course by Motions Fitness Training - DublinThe Health Fitness Instructor Course – Cert in Exercise & Health Fitness – University Accredited courses is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional or a health fitness instructor. If you are a health […]
The Health Fitness Instructor Course – Cert in Exercise & Health Fitness – University Accredited courses is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional or a health fitness instructor. If you are a health […]
Health Services Management
Healthcare Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe Diploma in Health Services Management is suitable for both public sector and private organisations, focuses on identifying and integrating fundamental principles of management in the context of a changing healthcare environment within Ireland. The Diploma in Health Services Management […]
Health Services Management
Healthcare Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe Certificate in Health Services Management equips participants with the skills to manage themselves, their work and the people they work with more effectively. This one year programme provides a sound introduction to management in the health services for those […]
Health Services Management
Healthcare Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe BA in Health Services Management programme is aimed at developing the managerial competencies required by managers working in the Health and Personal Social Services in Ireland. Participants attend from all parts of the country and from a variety of […]
The Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a specialist fitness coach. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
The Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness is a professional university accredited qualification for anybody interested in becoming a specialist fitness coach. If you are a health & fitness enthusiast and would like to work as a fitness coach, […]
History – Local History
Local History Course by University of Limerick - LimerickInterest in local history has never been greater. The activities of numerous local history societies and groups, and private individuals working on their own or with others, all bear testimony to the continuing excitement that derives from researching and understanding […]
History of Family & Genealogical Methods
Genealogy Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThis certificate programme is designed to provide a supportive and stimulating context for history of family research. It is a one-year, part-time course, which caters for the continuing education needs of those who wish to undertake study in the theory, […]
Human Resource Management
Human Resources & Personnel Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe BA (Hons) in HRM is a level 8 programme offered on a part-time evening basis at the University of Limerick. It is a comprehensive programme covering key areas of human resource management (HRM), human resource development (HRD) and employment […]
Human Resource Management
Human Resources & Personnel Course by University of Limerick - LimerickThe Diploma in HRM is a Level 7 programme offered on a part-time evening basis at the University of Limerick. It is a comprehensive programme covering key areas of human resource management (HRM), human resource development (HRD) and employment relations […]
Mary Immaculate College is pleased to announce a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management (MEd ELM). This new Master’s programme grows from and extends Mary Immaculate College’s strong commitment to the principle of professional development in the education […]
MA in Applied Linguistics (On Campus; Blended; Online)
Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe course is aimed primarily at Language Teachers and other language professionals. The Masters in Applied Linguistics aims to provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems: grammar, lexis and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of […]
The Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education is an innovative postgraduate programme leading to a professional qualification. The degree is under the auspices of Mary Immaculate College and is awarded by the University of Limerick. The programme will […]
MA in Education and The Arts (META)
Dance, Music & Theatre Performance Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickMETA has a collective arts approach. It is neither an integrated arts programme nor a programme in any specific discipline and will examine the issues, practices and theories that underpin music, visual arts, dance, drama and literature in education.
MA in Education and Well-being of the Older Person
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Education Studies Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis MA in Education one year part-time course is run by Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. Recognising that educational needs differ along the lifespan the MA in Education and Well-being of the Older Person aims to address the largely unmet […]
MA in European Thought and Culture
Cultural Studies Course by Mary Immaculate College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis programme aims to investigate the origins, nature and evolution of the main European intellectual movements. From the modern to the post-modern, the course will familiarise students with the main schools of thought which have shaped the European traditions and […]
