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This is a one-year 60 ECTS Level 8 Higher Diploma accredited by Maynooth University and taught in partnership with the Defence Forces. It is a closed programme available only to eligible students completing the Defence Forces Land Command and Staff Course. 

Duration: One year

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

LEADERSHIP, DEFENCE AND CONTEMPORARY SECURITY DEEF5 - LEADERSHIP, DEFENCE AND CONTEMPORARY SECURITY Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMMAND LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATIONAL STUDIES DE506 10 Year-Long CRISIS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS DE504 10 Year-Long LAND COMPONENT STUDIES DE503 10 Year-Long MILITARY DECISION MAKING : PART 2 DE502 10 Year-Long MILITARY DECISION MAKING – PART 1. DE501 10 Year-Long MILITARY HISTORY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES DE505 10 Year-Long

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site