Dublin City University

DCU Orientation

We are so excited to welcome over 4,000 new students and our returning students to our DCU campuses!

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DCU #1 in Ireland for 'Young Universities'

DCU now ranked 59th globally in 'Young University' Rankings

Postgraduate at DCU

Discover your passions and follow your greatness at DCU

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Strategy 2023-2028

DCU launches ambitious new strategy entitled 'Transformation for an Unscripted Future'

Chemical Sciences General Entry >

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Undergraduate

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School of Chemical Sciences

As a chemist, you can help to solve everyday challenges and change people’s lives for the better.

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences >

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Undergraduate

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School of Chemical Sciences

Are you a highly motivated independent student who is eager to challenge yourself in the different branches of chemistry?

Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence >

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Undergraduate

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School of Chemical Sciences

Do you want to have real impact in an area such as drug design, climate change,fighting pollution, or smart materials development?

Analytical Science >

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Undergraduate

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School of Chemical Sciences

Are you interested in how analytical science can help make a better world?

Athletic Therapy and Training / Athletic Therapy and Strength and Conditioning (Integrated MSc) >

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Undergraduate

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School of Health and Human Performance

Are you fascinated by how the body works and passionate about improving how people move, work, exercise and play sports? This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue a dual award and attain both a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy and Training and a Master of Science in Athletic Therapy and Strength and Conditioning.

Physical Education with Mathematics >

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Undergraduate

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School of Health and Human Performance

Do you really enjoy both physical activity and mathematics? This course is a brilliant opportunity to combine your passions and go on to make a positive impact on society through education.

Physical Education with Biology >

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Undergraduate

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School of Health and Human Performance

Do you really enjoy getting active while also having a passion for subjects such as biology and science?

Sport Science and Health >

Blood Lactate Profiling. Sample Collection

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Undergraduate

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School of Health and Human Performance

Can you imagine supporting an elite athlete to the heights of their career or helping to coach a team to be among the best in the world?

Early Childhood Education >

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Undergraduate

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Institute of Education

Do you want to make a difference to the lives and educational futures of young children? Then follow your passion and explore early education with an internationally-recognised team of academics and researchers in DCU.

Single Module Programme Psychology >

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Undergraduate

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School of Psychology

Are you interested in upskilling by studying psychology modules? Are you seeking to study for personal enjoyment? Then the Single Module Programme Psychology (SMPPY) is for you.

Welcome

Dáire Keogh

President

DCU is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities, with a mission to transform lives and societies. Through education, research and innovation, we are focused on delivering real impact, and addressing global challenges in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders.

Why DCU?

We're #1 in Ireland

DCU is ranked No 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

We're #23 in the world

DCU is ranked 23rd globally for Graduate Employment Rate

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Ireland's #1 ranked 'Young University'

We are Ireland's top ranked University in the the Times Higher Education 'Young University' rankings, and 59th globally

95% in employment or further education

95% of our recent graduates are in employment or further education six months after graduation

Graduate Outcomes Survey

135 different nationalities

We attract students from around the world thanks to our world-class research, cutting-edge learning which positively transform lives and societies

Work Placement

80% of our courses have INTRA - paid, relevant work experience or work placement

DCU People

Elham Mohammadi and Merhdad Lashgari

Alumni

“Life-changing” is how Iranian couple Merhdad Lashgari and Elham Mohammadi describe their experience at DCU as part of its University of Sanctuary programme.

Jenny Earley

Alumni

Jenny Earley’s career path had taken some unexpected turns before she found herself taking on DCU’s MSc in Health and Social Inclusion.

Life On Campus

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Engagement with the charter is a key pillar of Ireland’s national strategy for gender equality

#AthenaSwan

DCU receives Athena Swan Silver Award

Find out all you need to know about our clubs and societies

Clubs & Socs

Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre (SAL)

Get in touch with SAL

Public transport options for DCU

How to get to DCU

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Congratulations on your DCU course offer! We have listed the steps you need to take from now until we welcome you in September.

Welcome to DCU

Over 4,000 new students will register for first year programmes this September.

CAO 2024

A message from DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh and information about DCU Pride events taking place this month

#WeAreDCU

LGBTQIA+ Pride 2024 at DCU

Highlights

This blog asks and answers a number of questions about children's education including if children learn best when they are taught directly or when they explore something for themselves. It also asks if children's learning should be assessed.

#DCUResearch

Landmark DCU report for NCCA provides new guidance for teaching, policy and curriculum in Irish primary classrooms

Mary Robinson addressing the Climate Change conference, seated beside Dr Diarmuid Torney

Chair of the Elders Mary Robinson calls for “long-view leadership” to address the climate crisis. She made her comments at the Centre's third annual conference which was attended by more than 400 people

#DCUClimate

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson addresses DCU Centre for Climate and Society Conference

Launch of the DCU NCFB Succession Report

The report found that men were more likely to intend to be a successor in family business than women, and 72% of those surveyed believed the next CEO of a family business would be a family member

#DCUBusiness

DCU National Centre for Family Business launch succession report

New study from Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre shows social media platforms are rapidly amplifying misogynistic and male supremacist content.

A new study from Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre shows that the recommender algorithms used by social media platforms are rapidly amplifying misogynistic and male supremacist content

#DCUResearch

New research shows how TikTok and YouTube Shorts are bombarding users with misogynist content

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Are you passionate about languages and learning? Do you want to play a part in the language development of the next generation? Then this course is for you.

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