Applicants will typically require a 2.2 bachelor honours degree or above in a related discipline.
You may apply for entry to the MSc Strategic Facilities Leadership using experience gained in the workplace in place of prior educational qualifications if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria, maybe eligible for advanced entry into the BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management.
Students seeking to enter using previous educational qualifications must hold one of the following qualifications: BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management, BIFM/IWFM level 6, Other level 8 Degree holders with relevant experience in FM.
Applicants who require a visa to study in Ireland cannot be admitted to this programme.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Entry is by direct application to Portobello Institute. Please see Application Weblink above.

Application Process:
1. Complete the online application form.
2. Application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
3. Applicant’s will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm place on the course or for more information.

Start Date: 10th October 2026.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

This programme prepares you for senior roles across facilities operations, workplace strategy, and property management.

Typical career pathways include:

Facilities Director
Facilities and General Manager
Facilities Manager
Services Manager
Contracts Manager
Technical Services Manager
Senior Facilities Manager

These roles involve leading workplace operations, managing services and infrastructure, and ensuring environments operate efficiently, safely, and effectively.

Progression to Professional Recognition

Graduates can progress professionally through:
- Certified Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (CIWFM)

This supports continued career progression into senior leadership roles within the sector.