DCU in the Community Courses

DCU in the Community

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We offer educational and creative courses for people of all ages. These short programmes are suitable for learners who haven’t engaged with higher education before, or those who want to return to it. The courses are held in Ballymun, Finglas and on campus.

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 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.

The course is free of charge, and there are no exams.

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Lectures in Your Library

This is a 12-week programme of lecture-style seminars on subjects including Politics, Psychology and Media. The course is delivered by DCU lecturers in Finglas and Ballymun libraries. 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.

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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.

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.

Dates and details of the next course.