Overview
This course aims to equip candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the origins of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policy in Ireland and internationally. While the terms equality, diversity, and inclusion are often used generically, they have differing interpretations. This course clarifies their meaning in relation to social studies scholarship, business practice, and Irish and international law.
Participants will learn to assess EDI policy and its implementation in the workplace, considering change management in terms of legal, moral, and ethical choices. The programme also encourages reflection on the values implicit in Human Resource Management (HRM) and the business sector.
Who is this course for?
This course is particularly suited to:
Professionals seeking to develop expertise in equality, diversity, and inclusion
Individuals working in HR, business, or social policy
Learners interested in understanding international and Irish EDI frameworks
Those aiming to design inclusive workplace strategies
What you will learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate sound theoretical and conceptual knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in Ireland, including key areas of concern, developments, and debates
Apply informed judgement in designing HR strategies
Identify good models of egalitarian practice within the broad field of business
Produce clearly defined and structured arguments in relation to EDI within their own work
Course details
- Start date: 16/09/2026
- Finish date: 09/12/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: Wednesday, 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Mode of delivery: Online
- Level: NFQ Level 8
- 10 credit programme
- Fees: Free – fully funded by the Supporting Family Carers Across Ireland project
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a Level 8 degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade 2, in a related discipline or equivalent.
SETU Carlow Campus operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) scheme. Applicants may be considered for exemptions or advanced entry based on relevant work and life experience.
All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and applicants may be invited to attend an interview to determine suitability for the programme.
How to apply
This programme being delivered in collaboration with FCI is now full.
