Microcredentials at UCD College of Social Sciences and Law
Our microcredentials offer flexible and industry-aligned ways to quickly upskill and boost your career prospects. We offer short courses in Law, Ethics, Psychology and Disability Studies via UCD Microcredentials. Many of our courses are eligible for the Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy under the Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3, where fees are heavily subsidised by the HEA. Find out if you are eligible (opens in a new window)here.
Ethics
UCD's micro-credentials in ethics are developed and delivered by The Centre for Ethics in Public Life, based in the UCD School of Philosophy. Their micro-credentials aim to provide learners with a practical understanding of how ethics influences decision-making in public life and the workplace, fostering more conscientious and responsible employees and contributing to the cultivation of trusted and reputable organisations.
Law
The UCD Sutherland School of Law, the leading centre for legal education and research in Ireland, combines engaging undergraduate and graduate level courses, internationally recognised research, and word-class educational facilities. Since its establishment in 1911, the school has offered high-quality law programs promoting critical understanding and interdisciplinary knowledge. It collaborates with law firms, government departments, and NGOs to align programs with sectoral needs.
Psychology and Disability Studies
UCD School of Psychology is a leading centre for research, teaching and professional training in psychology in Ireland.
The history of psychology in UCD began in 1958 when the university established the first psychology laboratory and the first psychology course in Ireland. Later UCD developed the first accredited undergraduate degree in psychology and pioneered professional training in clinical psychology in Ireland, as well as in other areas of professional psychological practice. The School of Psychology also incorporates the Centre for Disability Studies, which was established in 2002 and was the first centre of its kind in Ireland. The School of Psychology currently offers micro-credentials in the areas of mindfulness and disability studies.
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