Students gain invaluable leasing and aviation sector knowledge and insights via modules taught by industry experts in addition to highly-regarded teaching from UL academics. The programme has consistently received excellent feedback from students.

The Professional Diploma runs over one academic year and is a minor award at masters level (30 ECTS at level 9).

The Professional Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance is the first level 9 University-accredited programme in Ireland tailored for the Aviation Leasing sector. The programme is industry-led and was established in September 2014, in partnership with the Aviation Skillnet.

An honours level degree at a 2.2 standard and normally 3 to 5 years experience in the aviation and related industries.

The recognition of prior learning and prior experiential learning as per university policy will be applied to this course. ULs PRL policy will be applied to this course.

The course board may at its discretion accept a level lower qualification with stronger evidence of prior learning and experience

Entry is decided on a case by case basis.

What to include with your application

Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable) A copy of your most recent CV A copy of your passport or birth certificate (long version) Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements: If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

 If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided: 

• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
• English language competency certificate