Learning Opportunities DCU 2024
Semester 2 January 2024
Registration for Audit
For those considering a course of study to experience university without committing to a four-year programme, it is possible to undertake a single module from a selection we offer.
These modules are from the undergraduate programmes, with no entry requirements, assignments or exams.
A student card, a DCU student email and a Certificate of Participation are issued with these modules. This option costs €120.
There is also an option to earn credits for taking a module; don't hesitate to contact us for details.
Modules 2024 Semester 2 January to April
Choose a single module from a wide selection of undergraduate courses and experience university and campus life as it is today! Timetables are subject to change up to three weeks after the start date.
Module Owner | Code | Module Title |
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | SS124 | Sport & Exercise Physiology |
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | SS209 | Sociology of Sport |
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | SS238 | Genetics & Health |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health |
NS127 | Introduction to Anthropology |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS141 | Drugs in Society |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS218 | Sexual Health |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS232 | Campaigning for Health Equity |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS234 | Freedom and Health |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS272 | Anthropology, Health and Illness |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS233 | Human Genetics & Cell Biology |
Nursing, Psych & Comm Health | NS329 | Sociology of Mental Health |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | PS114 | The Universe |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | PS213 | Space Science and Astronomy |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM102 | Cultural Studies |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM152 | Psychology, Media and Creativity |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM1540 | Ethics and Regulation |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM157 | Cultural Studies |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM212 | Analysing Advertising |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM261 | Crime, Policing and the Media |
COMMUNICATIONS | CM286 | Film, History and Theory |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP125 | Introduction to Koine Greek |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP205 | Science and Religion |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP206 | The Letters of Paul |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP232 | Philosophy of Religion |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP233 | Environmental Ethics and Global Moral Issues |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | TP307 | World Religions |
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSIC | MC224 | Music of the African Diaspora |
ENGLISH | EL104/EL109 | Poetry: How and Why to Read it |
ENGLISH | EL105/110 | Modern European and American Drama |
ENGLISH | EL106/211 | Lit&Value:What Makes Great Books Great |
ENGLISH | EL110 | Irish Drama and its Contexts |
ENGLISH | EL205 | Modernism and Postmodernism |
ENGLISH | EL204 | 19th Century Literature |
ENGLISH | EL305 | Here be Dragons: Children's and Young Adults Literature |
Biotechnology | BE102 | How life works 2 |
Biotechnology | BE202 | Microbiology and Genetics |
Biotechnology | BE223 | Transport Processes |
Biotechnology | BE233 | Microbiology and Genetics II |
Biotechnology | BE419 | Biopharmaceutical Facility Design & Operation |
Biotechnology | BE434 | HUman Inheritence and Population Genetics |
Biotechnology | BE435 | Animal Cell Biotechnology |
Biotechnology | BE486 | Formulation & Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | MT314 | Project Management |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | EF108 | Data Analysis |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | EF114 | Introduction to Macroeconomics |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | EF309 | Risk Management |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | EF331 | Topics in Applied Economics |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | MG101 | Introduction to Marketing |
DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL | HR301 | Organisational Psychology |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ES311 | Equality, Access and Inclusion |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | HD112 | Intellectual Development of the Child |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | HD218 | Sociology of Adulthood |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | HD312 | Psychopathology |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ED1303 | Introduction to Religious Education |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | HD319 | Philosophy Existentialism |
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY | GY218 | Climate Change: Causes and Consequences |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG112 | Introduction To Modern Ireland |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG113 | Introduction to US History and Politics |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG241 | Global Political Economy |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG134 | The Role of International Law in IR |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG231 | Family, Law and Society |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG245 | Contemporary Political Terrorism |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG320 | Contemp. Politics of the M. East & N. Africa |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG331 | Issues in American Politics |
LAW AND GOVERNMENT | LG394 | The Politics of Migration in Europe |
These modules are from the undergraduate programmes and there are no entry requirements. A student card and a DCU student email are issued with these modules which take place over 8 weeks from 1-2 hours each week. This option costs €120, and a Certificate of Participation is issued at the end of the module. Links to a more in-depth explanation of each module are available on the spreadsheet; click on the module name to be redirected to the page confirmed-modules-semester-2-jan-2024-_3.xlsx
To register complete the registration form below, and return it to us in person or by email at afuinfo@dcu.ie, with a copy of your ID and student number if you already have one. Emailed photos of the completed registration form and ID are acceptable.
Here is the registration form, and after registration, you can pay for the course on Eventbrite, by phone or by appointment in person at the AFU office AG40 by appointment.
After registration, you can make your payment for the course :
- Eventbrite
- Phone payment
- or in person at the AFU office on the Glasnevin Campus by appointment.
Timetables are subject to change up to three weeks after modules start and all classes will start on a rolling basis from Monday, January 15th so please make sure you double-check the start date.
If you have any queries please contact us at afuinfo@dcu.ie or call Grainne 01700 5454.
Love of Lifelong Learning Modules 2024
We offer a range of customised modules under our Love of Life Long Learning Programme. These modules will commence in February 2024
These modules are from €80.00 each and range from 6 - 8 weeks.
Find more details on Eventbrite.
For queries please call Grainne Reddy or email grainne.reddy@dcu.ie