Program Overview

Contemporary Taxation - Professional Diploma

Brief Description

The Professional Diploma in Contemporary Taxation provides students with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate complex tax systems in a rapidly evolving global environment. Students will learn to interpret and apply tax legislation with confidence, develop negotiation skills to resolve disputes, and gain a deep understanding of both domestic and international tax frameworks.

Programme Content

• Complete part-time in one year
• Delivered online with a mix of pre-recorded and live lectures
• Modules taught during autumn, spring, and summer semesters
• Approx. 12 weeks per semester
• Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential
• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice

Year 1

Autumn Semester

• Revenue Law and Negotiations (M) (LA6221) provides an understanding of how to interpret tax legislation
• Data Analytics for Tax (TX6051) develops understanding of the importance of data to the modern tax professional

Spring Semester

• Applied International Tax Law (TX6052) outlines the principles underpinning domestic and international tax law and the risks inherent in their application to corporate entities

Summer Semester

• Risk, Ethics, Governance and Artificial Intelligence (IN5103) gain the acumen to make informed decisions concerning the 'risk, ethics and governance' of AI

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as accounting, economics, law, engineering, public administration
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognition of prior learning may be considered in accordance with the university regulations
• International students: For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students

Fees

• EU: €6,790
• Non-EU: €6,790
• Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Tax careers in the public and private sectors
• Financial and Management accounting
• Compliance

About the Programme

The Professional Diploma in Contemporary Taxation is designed for professionals in tax, accounting, and finance. The programme will strengthen students' ability to provide strategic tax advice, assess the wider social and economic impact of tax policy, and engage critically with the challenges shaping the future of the profession.