Professional Diploma in Data Communications

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 1, 2027, and tuition costs 17,200 EUR per year.

The Professional Diploma in Data Communications is a one-year program offered by the University of Limerick in Ireland. This non-degree program helps professionals understand and communicate data-driven information, elevating their ability to analyze, assemble, visualize, and tell stories using digitized datasets.

The curriculum includes modules like Information Design, Introduction to Data Communications, Data Analytics with R, and Advanced Data Storytelling. Students will learn to demonstrate an understanding of the elements involved in data communication and take a critically informed approach to recent research and debates in the field.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Data Communication Specialists, Data Analysts, Information Designers, or Data Storytellers in various industries, including media, finance, and consulting. They can work for companies that value effective data communication and storytelling, and evolve their professional practices to new media platforms and audiences.

The University of Limerick, founded in 1972 and located on a scenic riverside campus in Limerick, Ireland, is known for combining high quality teaching with strong industry engagement. With about 16,300 students including some 2,700 international learners, the university offers a broad portfolio of programs across arts, business, engineering, science, health and education. Its compact campus and emphasis on experiential learning create a supportive environment for academic and personal development.

Students benefit from practice-oriented study, extensive placement options and partnerships with local and international employers that help translate classroom learning into real-world skills. The university’s 151 programs provide flexible pathways at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while research activity and innovation hubs support entrepreneurship and graduate employability. Campus life balances academic support with opportunities for clubs, sport and cultural engagement.

International students find dedicated services for admissions, visas, accommodation and integration, plus strong career support through co-op placements and industry links. Limerick’s location offers the advantages of a lively regional city with good transport to major Irish centres. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry, research or professional practice, benefitting from the university’s practical focus and global outlook.