DCU in the Community Courses
All DCU in the Community Courses for 2025 have now finished. Our 2026 Programme will be shared in January 2026.
Headstart in the Community
Headstart is a 10-week programme for adults who want to explore their educational opportunities. The goal of this programme is to build your confidence and prepare you to make the next step in your education journey. The course is free of charge, and there are no exams.
The course helps you to identify your skills, strengths, and goals. You’ll also learn about the available opportunities and supports as you consider re-entering education. Classes are interactive and informative, including meetings with guidance counsellors and tours of both a college of further education and Dublin City University.
Follow this link for further details of Headstart in the Community.
The Headstart in the Community 2025 programme is now finished.
For more information, you can email DCU in the Community at community@dcu.ie or phone us on 087 742 3041
Lectures in Your Library
This is a 12-week programme of lecture-style seminars on university subjects; for example, Politics, Psychology and Media. The course is delivered by DCU lecturers in Finglas, Ballymun and Cabra library. This programme is free of charge and there are no exams.
Before the start of each course, an information session is held for those interested in taking part. The session provides an overview of the course and gives you the chance to ask questions and meet some of the lecturers.
The Lectures in Your Library 2025 programme is now finished.
For more information, you can email DCU in the Community at community@dcu.ie or phone us on 087 742 3041
Acrylic Painting Workshops
Discover your artistic side and boost your confidence with these fun classes. At these popular workshops, you will learn various techniques and enhance your painting skills.
Our experienced teacher makes sure you get the most out of the sessions, which are designed to help you explore your creativity, enjoy your time, and have fun! Workshops take place in Ballymun Library and are free of charge.
The Acrylic Painting Workshop series is finished for 2025.
For more information, you can email DCU in the Community at community@dcu.ie or phone us on 087 742 3041
Introduction to Psychology
This six-week course is for those interested in the study of the human mind and behaviour. You can expect to learn about the different perspectives of psychology, the scientific method of psychology and a brief overview of some clinical diagnoses and psychological treatment options.
Topics will include topics such as Personality, Positive psychology, Social Psychology and Ethics and research methods. The course takes place on DCU’s Glasnevin campus and is free of charge.
The Introduction to Psychology course is now finished.
For more information, you can email DCU in the Community at community@dcu.ie or phone us on 087 742 3041
Audit Modules - Age Friendly University
For those considering entering, re-entering or sampling higher education, it is possible to undertake a single module from a wide selection on offer at DCU. Modules range from social science, law and politics to digital media and journalism. This allows older adults to sample various areas of study without committing to a longterm degree.
These modules are from undergraduate programmes, with no entry requirements, assignments or exams. Upon registering, students receive a student card, a DCU student email, and a certificate of participation.
This initiative is run by the DCU Age Friendly University - Follow this link to the AFU Learning Opportunities webpage.
For more information, you can email contact Grainne Reddy, DCU AFU Administrator (Grainne.reddy@dcu.ie).
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