Choose a DCU Micro-Credential
The following DCU academic faculties, offer a range of multi-disciplinary Micro-Credentials for you to choose from. Select the discipline of your choice from the list below to learn more.
List of HEA subsidised modules
The following five micro-credential modules have been approved for up to 80% funding, thanks to the Government of Ireland, the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) and the Higher Education Authority. There has never been a better time to enhance your expertise and advance your career goals.
- EEN1044 - Image Processing & Analysis (Plus)
- EEN1097 - Edge Programming with C/C++ & Rust
- EEN1043 - Wireless/Mobile Communications
- CSC1015 - Data Literacy & Analytics for the 21st Century
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CHM1013 - Visualisation & Validation of Laboratory Data
Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials.
Important: If applying for one or more subsidised modules (listed above). Please review the HEA eligibility requirements before making an application. Please note if you are applying for the ISE1018 Inclusion and Special Educational Needs micro-credential then you must apply through the learner fee subsidy route only.
Important: If applying for a non-subsidised module, please review the application instructions before making an application. Please note if you are applying for the ISE1018 Inclusion and Special Educational Needs micro-credential then you must apply through the learner fee subsidy route only.
DCU Faculties with Micro-Credentials
- Faculty of Science & Health
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering & Computing
- DCU Business School
- Institute of Education
DCU HEA Subsidised and Non-Subsidised Micro-Credentials
Faculty of Engineering & Computing
Faculty of Science & Health
| Title | HEA Subsidised Places Available | Non-Subsidised Fee | Subsidised Fee | |
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September 2026 |
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| CHM1013- Visualisation & Validation of Laboratory Data | Yes | €900 | €180 | Apply Now |
| HEA1062 - Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse and Neglect | Yes | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| HEA1033-Trauma informed Professional Practice | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1105-Person-Centered Dementia Champions | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1186-Person-Centred Approaches to Dementia Care 1 | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1230 - Women's Health Specialist 1 | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1223-Palliative End of Life Care | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1142-Advanced Adult Physical Assessment & Intervention | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
| NUR1144 - Adult Chronic Disease Management Specialist 1 | No | €1,350 | N/A | Apply Now |
Institute of Education
| Title | HEA Subsidised Places Available | Non-Subsidised Fee | Subsidised Fee | |
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September 2026 |
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| ISE1018 Inclusion and Special Educational Needs | Yes | - | €250 | Closed |