Overview
Why DCU
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Entry Requirements
NFQ Level 8 qualification with H1.1 or equivalent.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language in a recognised English language test, e.g. IELTS with overall score of 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking.
NFQ Level 8 qualification with H1.1 or equivalent.
Must be from a degree with a high quantitative element, e.g. BBS with economics, finance, or data analytics specialism, EPL with specialisation in economics in final year, mathematics, etc. and in a relevant discipline e.g. business, economics, statistics, political science, mathematics, engineering or computer science.
The Programme Chair and a member of QTEM Central will interview any student who meets the requirements. This is a requirement of the network for a student to be eligible for the QTEM Certificate. The criterion for the interview is as follows:
Academic foundation in economics and or quantitative techniques
- Technical and data competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Motivation and programme fit
- Readiness for international exchange and work placement
- Communication skills
- Personal qualities
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be considered for admission under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This may be based on learning they have acquired in a work-based environment, subject to a minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience within the training, learning and development discipline, and/or for learning that you have gained from life experiences to support your personal and career development, including other relevant professional and/or educational achievements.
Admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is considered on a case-by-case basis and is normally limited to exceptional or special circumstances. RPL is a structured, staged process designed to identify, assess and formally recognise prior learning in accordance with the National Framework of Qualifications. The process comprises five stages: Information, where applicants are introduced to RPL opportunities and the University’s procedures; Identification, which involves reflecting on and articulating prior learning gained through formal, non-formal and informal contexts; and Documentation, during which applicants formally evidence their learning through appropriate materials such as a CV, job descriptions or employer confirmation. Applicants are required to complete these first three stages and to clearly indicate their intention to apply via special case admission procedures, demonstrating how their prior learning is comparable to a qualifying undergraduate award in terms of academic level, training and assessment.
Fees and Funding
How To Apply
To apply for this programme please click here.
Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application:
• Please submit certified academic transcripts for all years of study at college or university in original language*, with certified English translations if applicable.
• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml.
• Where an applicant is in their final year of their undergraduate degree, please submit certified transcripts for all years completed to date.
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until the following dates:
For September 2026 intake:
- Closing date for NON-EU applicants is 1st July 2026.
- Closing date for EU applicants is 31st July 2026.
Note: Applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.
Application Queries
For EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions or email postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie
For non EU applicant queries, please visit https://www.dcu.ie/registry/international-admissions-undergraduate-and-postgraduate or email internationaladmissions@dcu.ie
Life On Campus
At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities. All this makes DCU an exciting place to be.
DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
They can be reached by public transport, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, with our Drumcondra campuses a ten minute walk from Drumcondra Train Station. Glasnevin is a 20 minute walk from St Patrick’s and All Hallows. They are also linked by Dublin Bus.
Each campus has a library (O’Reilly, Cregan and Woodlock Hall), study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies. There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.
DCU’s 19,000 students have access to exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our three academic campuses.
These include modern learning theatres, research centres, a new media and TV studio, radio/podcast studios, computer suites and advanced labs in the areas of Languages, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology, as well as a Sports Performance centre and a training hospital ward. In 2021, we opened our first virtual reality ‘Leadership Lab’, which is located in our Business School.
We continue to improve and update our facilities. For example, construction of a new world-class STEM facility is underway on the Glasnevin campus. With capacity for an extra 3,000 STEM students, this facility will advance DCU’s international reputation for excellence in science and health, computing and engineering disciplines.
Studying in DCU isn’t just about course work. The university is rich in student life and activities.
There are more than 140 clubs and societies for students in DCU, with ‘Clubs & Socs’ days taking place on both the Glasnevin and Drumcondra campuses at the start of the academic year. They span everything from rugby to rock climbing, anime to jazz.
For many students, sport is an important part of the DCU experience. DCU’s Sports Complex boasts a 25 metre swimming pool, fitness centre gym, all-weather pitches and squash courts, as well as soccer, GAA and rugby pitches. DCU Dóchas Éireann, the university’s GAA club, is the largest third level Gaelic Games club in the country. Meanwhile, DCU Athletics has been Ireland’s highest achieving university club for many years. And DCU has dozens of other clubs to get involved in, from Archery to Weightlifting.
The Glasnevin campus is home to our purpose built, state-of-the-art student centre, The U, which serves the needs of a rapidly growing student body. Here, you will find the Student Leadership and Lifeskills Centre, performing arts and cultural spaces for students and the wider community, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub. Also located on our Glasnevin campus is The Helix, our renowned performing arts centre.
On our St Patrick’s campus, we have the Java Student Hub, a vibrant, warm and welcoming space where students can meet for coffee, play music, use the projector to watch events, or just relax. The walls of the Java Hub were designed based on the cultural history of St Patrick’s Campus, including the special references to the notable sporting history and history of the arts.
We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.
Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre - Offers a wide range of supports and services to students and advice
The Writing Centre - drop-in writing workshops for students through the academic year
Maths Learning Centre - provides maths support for students of all ability levels with maths modules
Student Learning - facilitate the transition from passive to active learning for students at DCU, by teaching study skills, nurturing critical thinking and building student confidence.
Careers work with students to help them on their professional journey into graduate employment.
Our student support team offers a comprehensive support programme, helping students make that all important transition into university life and focusing on building confidence and skills which are key to success at third level.
DCU Glasnevin Campus
FAQs
Does DCU have partner universities around the world to go to?
Yes, see the full list of the universities you can travel to (depending on your course). For further specific information you should contact the course contact.
For the business courses how big are class sizes like and are there work placements?
There are some large lectures for common modules but these are supported by smaller weekly tutorial groups of approx. 30 people. There are work placements in our Business school.
What are some of the companies that students from the BSc multimedia have gone on to work for?
Some companies include: TV3, BBC, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Yahoo, Setanta Sport & independent production companies.
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