We strive to keep this calendar up to date, but deadlines are subject to change. The dates listed below are provisional, and you will be informed of the exact date and time for your submission during the application process.

You are encouraged to apply to the programme nearest your location in order to benefit from local supports and networking events (you are expected to attend sessions on campus during the programme). Register your interest to start the application process.

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January 2026

Dundalk (Institute of Technology) and Dublin (DCU)

applications close 14/01/2026

💡 Phase 1 – evenings (part-time). Programme starts 27/01/2026.

Dún Laoghaire (IADT) and Dublin (UCD)

applications close 30/01/2026

🚀 Phase 2 (full-time, six-month programme). Programme starts 01/04/2026.

February 2026

Munster (MTU - Cork Campus)

applications close 02/02/2026

💡 Phase 1 – evenings (part-time). Programme starts 17/02/2026.

South East (SETU - Waterford Campus)

applications close 12/02/2026

💡 Phase 1 – evenings (part-time). Programme starts 24/02/2026.

March 2026

Shannon (TUS - Limerick Campus) with University Limerick (UL)

applications close 15/03/2026

💡 Phase 1 – evenings (part-time). Programme starts 15/04/2026.

April 2026

South East (SETU - Carlow Campus)

applications close 07/04/2026

💡 Phase 1 – evenings (part-time). Programme starts 14/04/2026.

July 2026

South East (SETU - Carlow Campus)

applications close 15/07/2026

🚀 Phase 2 (full-time, six-month programme). Programme starts 25/08/2026.