Leadership & Wellbeing in the Workplace - Letterkenny

The Higher Diploma in Leadership and Wellbeing in the Workplace will be of interest to a diverse audience, from all discipline areas, where applicants could be from anywhere in the country. Learners will become part of increasingly multi skilled teams in the workplace. We will equip our graduates to be able to work effectively in contemporary workflow settings.



The innovative programme is designed to enable managers and employees across all sectors to integrate wellbeing into their working environments. Leadership in areas such as wellbeing are becoming increasingly important for companies to maintain a content and productive workforce. The programme equips graduates to lead, integrate and promote wellbeing among their staff and peers. No exams, 100% Continuous Assessment. Students can elect to do one or many modules. Each module is a standalone Certificate.



Who Should Apply?

The programme is suitable for a wide variety of managers and employees across all sectors seeking to integrate wellbeing into their working environments.

Year 1



Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Citizenship in the Workplace 10 Mandatory

1 Employability 10 Mandatory

2 Leadership & Behaviour Change 10 Mandatory

2 Employee Mental Wellbeing 10 Mandatory



Year 2



Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Digital Wellbeing 10 Mandatory

1 Physical Activity and Wellbeing Promotion 10 Mandatory

QQI level 8 award, or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant life and work experience.



QQI level 7 award and three years relevant experience.



Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will be granted based on relevant experience and training in accordance with ATU Donegal’s RPL policy.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

1/2 years full-time/part-time, online.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Students can expect 4-5 taught hours per week with recommended independent learning of 12 hours per week, per module.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date September 2026