Overview

We are committed to providing students with outcome-focused curricula shaped by innovative teaching and learning practices. We have a long association with postgraduate nursing and midwifery education and are the largest such school in Ireland.

Learning outcomes

This Advanced Leadership programme at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland will provide you with the skills and knowledge to:

Critically analyse research, relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice.

Evaluate the application of clinical judgement to professional leadership practice by utilising evidence-based practice

Apply leadership skills in strategic planning and auditing of services as they relate to nursing practice and integrate learning from the audit process into strategies for the improvement of services

Evaluate the role of teaching and education in the development of professional practice and initiate, implement and evaluate training as appropriate

Analyse the components of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges affecting leadership in nursing and healthcare at the individual and organisational level in an ever-changing healthcare system

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Leadership - Professional & Clinical

Advanced Management & Strategy

Change Management: Theory and Practice

Education & Training

Contemporary Issues: Clinical Governance, Safety and Risk Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

111

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a registered nurse or midwife on the active register with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland, or the relevant regulatory body in your country of practice before commencing the programme.
Hold a level 8 degree* or international equivalent, demonstrated through a defined recognition of prior learning (RPL) process.
Meet the English Language Requirements: IELTS English proficiency test score of 6.5 or the equivalent score on another standardised test. You are exempt if you completed your undergraduate/postgraduate studies full-time in the medium of the English language (three or more years, cumulatively).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

6935 EUR / year

≈ 6935 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6935 EUR / year

≈ 6935 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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