Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

A postgraduate diploma is an academic program that helps provide comprehensive and detailed knowledge to students in their chosen disciplines. Students are able to enroll in this diploma program after they have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.