Courses in Glasnevin

Introduction This Access Course is for Honours students whose primary degree is not in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, but who wish to join the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing programme. It is a bridge between your existing knowledge and the knowledge you need to enter one of these courses. It is a one-year, part-time course.…

Professional Development for Teachers Are you interested in upskilling? Are you a post-primary teacher who wishes to obtain Teaching Council registration for History, English or CSPE? Are you seeking to study for personal enjoyment? Then the Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM) programme is for you. The Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM) study option…

What is the BSc in Horticulture course? The WIT BSc in Horticulture course is a full-time, 3-year course designed to train you as a professional horticulturists. You will study horticulture modules, undertake work placement, gain business skills, and graduate from the course having specialised in two major streams of hort study. You will learn about…

The part-time Certificate in Religious Studies prepares primary teachers to teach in Catholic schools in accordance with the requirements of the Council for Catechetics of the Irish Episcopal Conference. In making appointments, Catholic school management boards will normally require the CRS as a condition of employment. As well as being recognised as a qualification to…

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the fundamentals of installation, configuration and maintenance of computer systems and basic networks. It also facilitates progression in education including further and higher, education or training.

This course is ideal for those wishing to specialise in computer networking and those wishing to achieve an industry recognised qualification to enhance their job opportunities.

The EdD is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. The programme, offered within DCU’s Institute of Education, aims to foster professional development through research as well as meeting the requirements of…

Please note: The next intake to this course will be September 2022   The Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsch) is a level 10 NFQ (240 credit) programme, delivered as a four-year part-time programme. Years one and two of the programme comprise taught modules that critically reflect on theories, practices and philosophies of psychotherapy, develop psychotherapy supervision knowledge/ practice and advance understanding of research methodologies and skills.Candidates…

Please note: The next intake to this course will be September 2022   The Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsch) is a level 10 NFQ (240 credit) programme, delivered as a four-year part-time programme. Years one and two of the programme comprise taught modules that critically reflect on theories, practices and philosophies of psychotherapy, develop psychotherapy supervision knowledge/ practice and advance understanding of research methodologies and skills.Candidates…

Click here for information on our next Live Webinar for this programme. DCU is Ireland’s ‘University of Enterprise’ and is consistently recognised in global rankings of young universities. The dynamic and vibrant ethos of these universities of the future specifically influence the design and delivery of the DCU Executive MBA Programme. The DCU Executive MBA is designed…

Please note: This course will not have an intake in September 2021 The Graduate Certificate in Relationships and Sexuality Education for People with Intellectual Disability is a unique programme offering specialist educational training in the area of friendships, relationships, sexuality and sexual health. It will reflect issues relating to all sexualities in Irish, European and global contexts. The programme…

This programme has been offered by the Institute of Education, DCU since September 2016. It combines two well-established graduate diploma courses that were offered previously at St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra and the Church of Ireland College of Education, Rathmines. The programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who are employed in a position that is funded by the…

Please note: This course will be delivered online in 2021-22 The Graduate Certificate in Sexuality Education and Sexual Wellbeing is a unique programme offering specialist educational training in the area of sexuality and sexual health. It will reflect issues relating to all sexualities in Irish, European and global contexts. In constructing this programme a professional collaborative partnership between the DCU…

This programme is for Primary and Post-Primary teachers who currently hold a post funded by the Department of Education and Skills and who will be working with students on the Autism Spectrum for the duration of the Programme in recognised Primary Post-Primary and Special Schools. The programme is designed specifically to assist teachers in meeting the learning and teaching…

Participating online, learners will cultivate professional skills from a sustainable management perspective. They will develop an understanding of the theoretical, practical and legal aspects of modern environmental practices. During their studies learners will examine the key management functions required in business, including strategic management, project management, entrepreneurship and risk assessment. This programme will enable learners…

Introduction *Please note that these details do not relate to the Springboard+ Graduate Certificate. Please see Springboard for specific course information.  The Management of Clean Technologies online programme will enable learners apply their engineering or technical background to grow into senior managerial roles in the clean technology sector. The programme’s main philosophy is that for a business…

Introduction *Please note that these details do not relate to the Springboard+ Graduate Certificate. Please see Springboard for specific course information.  Information Systems are at the core of all leading-edge enterprises. The effective, efficient and safe management of those systems is now mission critical to all organisations. This online programme in Management of Information Systems Strategy will…

Introduction *Please note that these details do not relate to the Springboard+ Graduate Certificate. Please see Springboard for specific course information.  The online programme in Management of Internet Enterprise Systems develops learner’s knowledge and skills in the areas of Cloud Computing and Social Networking, so that they can manage and apply key IS strategies to organisations. Specifically,…

This Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and a eight week practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend three to four days at the college. Course Aims By combining class and practical work at the National…

The QQI component level 5 courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and our college campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.  These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. Part time courses or component awards allow learners to select individual subjects in horticulture…

This course is offered over a 32 week period and will consist of either 24 or 16 weeks of College based course work and 8 or 16 weeks of a practical learning period (PLP) depending on the chosen stream. Course Modules Subjects included in the QQI Level 6 course will vary with the stream chosen.…

The QQI component level 6 courses are offered on a part-time bases at our college in the National Botanic Gardens and our college campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15.  These courses run Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm. Part time courses or component awards allow learners to select individual subjects in horticulture…

Overview This is a three-year, full-time BSc in horticulture which consists of lectures, integrated practicals, projects and a practical learning period. The course is run in partnership with the Waterford Institute of Technology. For further details on this course please visit our website on https://www.wit.ie/courses/bsc_in_horticulture_national_botanic_gardens Applications for this course are through the CAO please visit…

Introduction The LLM (Master of Laws) is a one year full-time and two year part-time programme offered by DCU’s School of Law and Government. We welcome applicants from Ireland, the EU and the wider world who are interested in deepening their understanding of law in broader social, political and global contexts. The programme is designed to prepare…

The MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work course provides the academic, pastoral, spiritual, personal and professional development for those already working or wishing to work in the contexts below who seek to enrich their skills in the areas of Faith Development, Chaplaincy and Chaplaincy Coordination. Primary Schools Post-Primary Schools Third Level Institutes Prisons /…

The MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work course provides the academic, pastoral, spiritual, personal and professional development for those already working or wishing to work in the contexts below who seek to enrich their skills in the areas of Faith Development, Chaplaincy and Chaplaincy Coordination. Primary Schools Post-Primary Schools Third Level Institutes Prisons /…

From September 2021, the School is delighted to announce the Masters of Arts in Children’s and Young Adult Literature degree programme will now also be offered as full-time option. The MA programme benefits enormously from the participation of national and international experts in the discipline, as well as from the enthusiastic commitment of its students.…

Introduction DCU’s MA in Choral Studies is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. It offers an unrivalled opportunity to engage with the interpretation of choral repertoire from historical and contemporary contexts, and to create and perform new music under expert guidance. In this programme, you will explore: Choral conducting and choir leadership Composing…

Introduction Have you always wanted to write but never had the time, the focus, the space, or the encouragement? The DCU MA in Creative Writing aims to unlock the writer in you through an immersion in Drama, Poetry and Fiction. This exciting new course offers an opportunity for early-career and emerging writers to spend a…

Introduction The growth of the digital economy has resulted in personal data processing becoming a global industry of enormous value. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in May 2018, aims to protect EU privacy rights and harmonise data protection law across the EU. The GDPR changes the way in which personal…