
Professional Development | Student Advice Centre
During your time at university, you will have the chance to develop yourself academically, professionally, and personally. DCU offers numerous activities, frameworks, and tools to help you along this journey. Choose to engage in campus life and make the most of the developmental opportunities available to you. This will help you achieve your goals at university and reach your potential.
Your professional development at university is important as it helps you grow skills that will enhance your experience in the workplace after you graduate and in seeking meaningful employment. Some examples of activities that can assist students in their professional development include careers advice, mature student mentoring, volunteering, Integrated work placements, and life coaching.

Professional Development
For more information on the various activities, frameworks and services that will assist you, browse the links below that are of interest to you.
- Careers Service
- INTRA Unit
- Pathways to Success @ University Programme
- Volunteering
- 2nd Year Career Mentoring Programme
If you would like to speak to a Student Adviser about any of the above, contact details for each DCU campus are available in the tabs below:
Email: student.support@dcu.ie
Tel: 01 700 7165
Email: student.support@dcu.ie
Tel: 01 700 9018