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BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management – 1 yr Top-Up

BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management – 1 yr Top-Up
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Course Overview

This one year programme offers a “Top-Up” opportunity to attain a BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management. Ideal for IWFM level 5 or 6 diploma holders or relevant undergraduates aiming to advance their careers with an honours degree.  

Level Undergraduate Qualification Honours Degree
Blended Learning
Duration 1 year
Start date
1st Year Fees €5,940.00

Advance your career in facilities management with our BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management.  

This one-year top-up programme is tailored to provide a recognised industry-specific degree, enhancing your credibility and paving the way for career progression. Enjoy flexible learning options that fit your schedule, empowering you to study where and when you choose. 

Upon completion, you will receive the BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management, awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met), equivalent to a level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. You can also apply for Certified Level Membership of IWFM, adding CIWFM to your signature upon completion.

*CATS Credits Displayed. 2 CATS points = 1 ECTS point.

Strategic Management for the Workplace and Facilities Management 30 Credits
Project Management in Facilities Management 15 Credits
CSR and Energy Management in Facilities Management 15 Credits
Procurement and Contract Management for the Workplace and Facilities Management 15 Credits
Financial Management 15 Credits
Industry Research Project 30 Credits

Gerry Kelly


For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer…...

For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence in State and Semi State Bodies. Prior to working in the Public Sector, he worked in the Printing Industry where he introduced the first computer setting facility to the Commercial Printing Sector in Ireland. He was also Ireland’s Graphic Designer of the Year.

Working with Portobello Institute for the past 7 years he is Programme Manager for the Facilities Management BSc and MSc Programmes. He also provides student support and mentoring on the Institutes IWFM Programmes along with lecturing on the Institutes CSR, Customer Relations, Strategic Management and Risk Management Programmes. His main reason for supporting Portobello is to continue working with people on their personal and career development while sharing with them his world of work experiences.

Gerry has direct hands-on and tutoring experience of almost 20 years in the areas of Customer Service, Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility and has studied Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility at Northwestern University Chicago; Advanced Strategic Management and International Marketing at the International Management Development Institute, Geneva; Commerce at UCD and Senior Executive Development, Irish Management Institute.

Working with Multi-National Corporations in Ireland, the US and Europe he designed, developed, tutored and implemented over 100 Corporate and Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Education, Emotional Intelligence and Cross Border Programmes targeted at influencing and improving the work opportunities and lives of people living in the Inner Cities of Belfast and Dublin.

Advanced Entry to Year 3 – Course Schedule

This next intake of this course starts on 08/02/25.

A schedule from year 3 of this FM degree from spring 2024 is available here. This is not an exact schedule for 2025, it gives you an example of how the course will be similarly run.

This online course has been specifically designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions.

It is suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this.

Unpredictable work hours are the norm of the FM so we record webinar sessions for you to catch up later should you be unable to attend.

You may be eligible to apply for entry to the final year to “Top-Up” to a BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management if you meet ONE of the following criteria: Relevant other level 7 degree OR level 5 or 6 graduates from IWFM Diploma.
If you are not eligible for advanced entry to this programme, there are other entry points available. Please speak to our enrolment expert about this.
  1. 1
    Complete the online application form.
  2. 2
    Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
  3. 3
    Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.
Blended Learning

Course: €5,495 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €445.00

€5,940.00 Year 1 total fee

Blended Learning

Option 1

33% deposit payment (€2,080.65), followed by 8 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €365.

  • €528.04 due in month 1
  • €528.04 due in month 2
  • €528.04 due in month 3
  • €528.04 due in month 4
  • €528.04 due in month 5
  • €528.04 due in month 6
  • €528.04 due in month 7
  • €528.04 due in month 8

Who else has studied this course?

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Stephen Tobin – Securing Head of Facilities Management Role at the Department of Health
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Patrick McMahon – Securing Promotion in His Dream Career with Facilities Management Degree
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Fiona Clugston – Facilities Specialist at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Upskills at Portobello Institute

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Janice O’Toole


Education is a journey that we all begin and finish at different points in our lives. I support students from all walks of life as they map out the path to their dream career. As I am often the first point of contact for many prospective students, I am excited to introduce students to the Portobello Institute experience. I love learning about students’ ideas, goals, and passions, and this job allows me to do so.

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