Postgraduate Certificate in NI Employment Law and Practice
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Online
Would you like to get a recognised, accredited qualification in employment law from the comfort of your own home/office, wherever you are based?
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Advance Your Career with a PgCert in Employment Law and Practice


Ulster University, in partnership with Legal Island, offers a fully online Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law & Practice - a practical, accredited course designed for busy legal and HR professionals. Combining academic depth with real-world relevance, this programme equips you to manage workplace challenges with clarity, confidence, and up-to-date legal insight.

  • Access to 25+ leading NI employment law and dispute resolution experts
  • 24 employment law and compliance lectures
  • 12 sessions on ADR and tribunal representation
  • Interactive sessions with LRA dispute resolution experts and the President of Industrial Tribunals including practical mock tribunal experience
  • Afternoon scheduling - minimise disruption to daily work
  • Video recordings by experts on latest developments and best practice for future revision
  • Study over one or two years to suit your commitments
  • Personalised support, regular catch-ups, and a dedicated WhatsApp group
  • Full access to all recordings, resources, practice notes, and Ulster University library

Explore key areas including Employment Law, Compliance & Development, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Tribunal Representation. Build your own employment law toolkit, apply learning through practical exercises and case studies, and connect with peers across the legal and HR community.

Take the next step in your professional development — wherever you're based.

Who this course is for

Candidates should hold a degree, preferably in law or social sciences. This course will be of particular value to those who currently practice in employment law, trade union or HR professions, or intend to do so.

Why you should apply

Whether you're looking to advance your career, deepen your expertise, or update your knowledge in line with current legislation, this course offers real value for legal and HR professionals who employ staff or do business in Northern Ireland.

This course provides a structured opportunity to refresh or enhance your understanding of employment law with solid theoretical grounding, complemented by practical, real-world application. You’ll gain clarity on complex issues such as tribunal processes, compliance, dispute resolution, and evolving case law - all delivered by leading experts in the field.

With flexible scheduling and support throughout, it’s ideal for professionals balancing CPD with demanding roles. And with assignments designed to reflect live workplace issues, you’ll build confidence and credibility in managing employment law challenges - making you a more valuable asset to your team, clients, or organisation.

This qualification helps position you as a trusted advisor, whether you’re stepping up in your role or seeking to futureproof your skillset.

Exclusive Student Learning Benefits

  • Free assessment on 3x Legal Island elearning courses of your choice
  • 25% off our subscription to the Employment law hub

Flexible Learning, Online Delivery

This course will be delivered online via Zoom. Study at your pace: finish in one year or take two, depending on your commitments .

Semester 1

Our first term will commence on September X 2025. There will be two live presentations weekly throughout the semester, and students will be supplied with pre-recorded presentations that will complement the live sessions.  

Semester 2 
Our second term commences in January 2026. There will be one live session each week, also supplemented by pre-recorded presentations

Delivered by the experts


Our expert lineup includes top legal minds from NI’s leading firms - including A&L Goodbody, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell, Lewis Silkin, and Worthingtons - plus insights from senior employment law officials in Northern Ireland, including Employment Judges and Representatives from the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals.  Add in thought leaders from the Labour Relations Agency, Equality Commission NI, and more, and you’ve got the ultimate insider’s guide to employment law in Northern Ireland.

Programme

A closer look at the course programme...

Employment Compliance and Development
Employment Law
ADR & Employment Tribunal Representation