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.
Choose from more than 50 micro-credentials that have received up to 50% and 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 to advance career goals.
For further information regarding the HCI learner subsidy eligibility criteria please click here.
Please Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials.
Important: Please review the application instructions before applying
DCU Faculties with Micro-Credentials
- Faculty of Science & Health
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering & Computing
- DCU Business School
DCU HCI Subsidised Micro-Credentials
Faculty of Science & Health
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Title | HCI Subsidised Places Available | Non-Subsidised Fee | Subsidised Fee | |
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September 2025 |
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| TRA1000 - Healthcare interpreting practice | Yes | €800 | €400 | Apply here |
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January 2026 |
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| POL1062 Public Policy Evaluation | - | €1,250 | - | Register Your Interest |
| BAA1055 Bainistíocht Straitéiseach | - | €824 | - | Cláraigh do Spéis |
| TRA1001 - The Ethics of Interpreting |
- | €800 | - | Register Your Interest |
| ICT1035 - Na hIlmheáin | - | €824 | - | Cláraigh do Spéis |
| GEO1012 Evolution of Ireland's Physical Landscape | - | €824 | - | Register Your Interest |
Faculty of Engineering & Computing
DCU Business School
| Title | HCI Subsidised Places Available | Non-Subsidised Fee | Subsidised Fee | |
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January 2026 |
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| FBA1026 FinTech - Financial Innovation & Technology | - | €1,299 | - | Not running |
| BAA1088 Analytics Tools and Programming | - | €1,299 | - | Not running |
| MNA1156 Leadership and Change | - | €1,299 | - | Not running |
| MNA1169 Strategic Thinking Tools and Techniques | - | €1,299 | - | Not running |