Overview

Key Features

Participants of the Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy programme from Maynooth University will be introduced to the concept of whistleblowing/protected disclosures from both a legal and practical perspective.

The course focusses on the key legislative provisions and case law of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and the recently adopted Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022.

The course will provide participants with the practical tools to develop and implement best practice procedures for dealing with whistleblowing/protected disclosures in the workplace.

Career Options

The Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy programme from Maynooth University provides an excellent enhancement to existing and new careers in both public and private sectors.

The knowledge and skills acquired will assist workers tasked with dealing with protected disclosures, as well as barristers, solicitors, and trade union officials who advise and represent whistleblowers.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

10 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Law Environmental Economics & Policy Social Policy View 6 other Masters in Social Policy in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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90

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applications for admission to the Programme are invited from practising barristers or solicitors, graduates holding an approved university law degree or law-based inter disciplinary university degree or equivalent.

Applications will also be considered from the holders of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or proof of such experience as satisfy the School of Law and Criminology that they are able to participate fully in the course.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study.

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Funding

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