Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Chairpersons of Programme Boards 2025 - 2026
Programme Chairpersons list is subject to change throughout the academic year
Chairpersons of Programme Boards 2025-2026
| Code | Faculty of Science and Health | |
| School of Biotechnology | ||
| School Convenor | Dr Michael Freeley | |
| BGE | Biological Sciences General Entry | Dr Phil Cummins |
| BT | BSc in Biotechnology | Dr Denis Collins |
| BP | BSc in Bioprocessing | Dr Brian Freeland |
| GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology | Dr Naomi Walsh |
| MSBE | MSc in Bioprocess Engineering | Dr David Collins |
| MDPM | MSc in Diagnostics and Precision Medicine | Dr Paul Leonard |
| MBPT | MSc in Biotherapeutics | Dr Janosch Heller |
| School of Chemical Sciences | ||
| School Convenor | Dr Nessan Kerrigan | |
| CGE | Chemical Sciences General Entry | Dr Pat O'Malley |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science | Dr Mercedes Vasquez |
| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Dr David O'Connor |
| AI | BSc in Chemical Sciences with Artificial Intelligence | Dr Emma Coyle |
| EST | BSc in Environmental Science and Technology | Dr Brian Kelleher |
| School of Mathematical Sciences | ||
| School Convenor | Dr Martin Venker | |
| ACM | BSc in Actuarial Mathematics | Dr Kwok Chuen Wong (Ryan) |
| FIM | BSc in Financial Mathematics | Prof John Appleby |
| CAFM | Common Entry into Actuarial, Financial & Mathematical Sciences | Dr Ronan Egan |
| MFM | MSc in Financial Mathematics | Prof Paolo Guasoni |
| MSAR | MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity | TBC |
| School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health | ||
| School Undergraduate Teaching Convenor | Dr Joanne Cleary Holdfort | |
| School Postgraduate Teaching Convenor | Dr Amanda Drury | |
| SMPN | Professional Development Modules - Convenor | Dr Paula Flannagan |
| BNCG | BSc in Nursing (Children's) | Dr Colleen O'Neill |
| BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) | Dr Ciara White |
| BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Mental Health) | Ms Selina Coghlan (interim Ms Mary Farrelly) |
| BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) | Dr Martina Conway |
| BHS | BSc in Health and Society | Dr Becca Murphy |
| MSHI | MSc in Health and Social Inclusion | Dr David Loughrey |
| GDHSI | Graduate Diploma in Health & Social Inclusion | Dr David Loughrey |
| MCHW |
MSc in Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Graduate Diploma in Child & Family Health & Wellbeing |
Dr Carol Barron |
| PRCN | Higher Diploma in Children's and General Nursing | Ms Sara Raftery |
| DPSY | Doctorate in Psychotherapy | Dr Alice McEleney |
| MCOU | MSc in Psychotherapy | Dr Ray O'Neill |
| CPSMH | Certificate, Peer Support Working in Mental Health | Ms Martha Griffin |
| MNAP | Masters of Science in Nursing: Advanced Practice | Dr Siobhan Rothwell |
| PDCS | Professional Diploma in Clinical Supervision | Dr Aisling McMahon |
| MSN | MSc in Specialist Nursing | Dr Mary Nevin |
| GDSN | Graduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing | Dr Mary Nevin |
| Code | School of Psychology | |
| School Convenor | Dr Louise Hopper | |
| MPW | MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing | Dr Sinead Smyth |
| MPC | MSc in Psychology (conversion) | Dr Simon Dunne |
| BAPY | BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) | Dr James Brunton |
| BAPSY | BA in Humanities | Dr James Brunton |
| SMPPY | Stand Alone Psychology Modules | Dr James Brunton |
| BPY | BSc in Psychology | Dr Catherine Fassbender |
| BPM | BSc in Psychology & Maths | Dr Louise Hopper |
| BPDT | BSc in Psychology & Disruptive Technologies | Dr Lorraine Boran |
| MBID | MSc in Behavioural Science for Innovation, Design & Technology | Prof Vlad Glaveanu |
| Code | School of Physical Sciences | |
| School Convenor | Dr Robert O'Connor | |
| AP | BSc in Applied Physics | Dr Karsten Fleischer |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy | Dr Masha Chernyakova |
| PAN | BSc in Physics with Data Analytics | Dr Stephen Power |
| PBM | BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences | Dr Lampros Nikolopoulos |
| PGE | BSc Physics General Entry | Dr Paul van Kampen |
| PDITP | Professional Diploma in Teaching Physics | Dr Eilish McLoughlin |
| School of Health and Human Performance | ||
| School Convenor | Dr Enda Whyte | |
| SSH | BSc in Sport Science and Health | Dr Anna Donnla O'Hagan |
| ATT | BSc in Athletic Therapy and Training | Dr Aoife Burke |
| PEB | BSc in Physical Education with Biology | Dr Mika Manninen |
| PEM | BSc in Physical Education with Mathematics | Dr Mike Manninen |
| MESP | MSc in Elite Performance (Sport) | Dr Jamie Taylor |
| DELITE | Doctorate of Elite Performance (Sport) | Dr Áine MacNamara |
| MPT | MSc in Physiotherapy | Prof Ciara O'Sullivan |
| GCWH | Graduate Certificate in Women's Health | Ms Deirdre Phelan |
| Code | Dublin City University Business School | |
|
BSSAX BSSAO |
Study Abroad | Dr Colum Foley |
| BS | Bachelor of Business Studies | Dr Catherine Faherty |
| INTB | Business Studies International | Dr Marta Rocchi |
| EB | BA in Global Business (France, Germany, Spain, USA and Canada) | Dr Damien Dupre |
| AF | BA in Accounting and Finance | Ms Amanda Heeney |
| MINT | BSc in Marketing, Innovation & Technology | Dr Henrique Barros |
| AMPS | BSc in Aviation Management / BSc in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies | Dr Viktoriia Ivannikova |
| DBI | BSc in Digital Business & Innovation | Dr Marja Grishin |
| MBS | MSc in Accounting | Dr Vincent Tawiah |
| MIAB | MSc in International Accounting and Finance | Dr Aideen O'Dochertaigh |
| MFCM | MSc in Finance | Ms Claire Kearney |
| MSGM | MSc in Global Management (Digital Disruption) | Dr Marty Reilly |
| MSBM | MSc in Management (Business) | Dr Paul Davis |
| MSSM | MSc in Management (Strategy) | Dr Paul Davis |
| MSDM | MSc in Management (Digital Marketing) | Dr Rehan Iftikhar |
| MOSC | MSc in Management (Operations & Supply Chain) | Dr Raymond Treacy |
| MSII | MSc in Insights & Innovation (Bord Bia) | Dr Peter Robbins |
| MSCBA | MSc in Business Analytics | Dr Mathieu Mercardier |
| MHRM | MSc in Human Resource Management | Dr Xuchang Zheng |
|
MPO MSOB |
MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology / Behaviour | Prof Janine Bosak |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration | Dr Eric Clinton |
| MSCBA | MSc in Business Administration (PNU) |
Prof Caroline McMullan & Dr Raja Clouse |
| MSEM | MSc in Emergency Management | Prof Caroline McMullan |
| MSLD | MSc in Strategic Learning & Development | Dr Claire Gubbins |
| MSD/MCTFC | Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership (Teagas) | Dr John Loonam |
| GCOSC | Graduate Certificate in Management (Operations & Supply Chain) | Dr Colum Foley |
| Code | Faculty of Engineering and Computing | |
| School of Computing | ||
|
CA / CASE COMSCI |
BSc in Computer Applications BSc in Computer Science |
Dr Graham Healy |
| EC | BSc in Enterprise Computing | Dr Jennifer Foster |
| COMBUS | BSc in Computing for Business | Dr Marija Bezbradica |
| DS | BSc in Data Science | Dr Allesandra Mileo |
| MCM | MSc in Computing | Mr Renaat Verbruggen |
| MSc in Computing (Skillnet AI) | Dr Hossein Javidnia | |
| MSc in Computing (Skillnet Blockchain) | Dr Irina Tal | |
| GCDP | Graduate Diploma in Data Protection (Law & Computing) | Dr Irina Tal |
| School of Electronic Engineering | ||
| ECE | BEng in Electronic & Computer Engineering | Dr Ali Intizar |
| ECEI | Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering (this is a 5-year pathway, Year 5 being an MEng year) | Dr Ali Intizar |
| ECT | BSc in Electronic and Computer Technology (this is an early exit award for ECE) | Dr Ali Intizar |
| ECEIM5 | (New in 2024) MEng in Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering | Dr Ali Intizar |
| MEQ | Qualifier Programme for MENG Electronic and Computer Engineering | Mr Richard Bolger |
| MECE | MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering | Mr Richard Bolger |
| MQTY | Qualifier Programme for MSc in Electronic and Computer Technology | Dr Derek Molloy |
| MCTY | MSc in Electronic and Computer Technology | Dr Derek Molloy |
| GCECE | Graduate Certificate in Electronic and Computer Engineering (This is a Stimulus funded and early exit in MECE) Early Exit for MECEc ONLY | Mr Richard Bolger |
| CE1 | Common Entry into Engineering (Joint Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offering) |
Year 1 Coordinators: Dr Eadaoin Carthy Dr Nigel Kent (MME) Dr Leah Ridgway (EE) |
| GC1 | BSc Global Challenges |
Dr Shirley Coyle (EE) Prof. Iain McMenamin (FHS) |
| GCIMv | Graduate Certificate in Innovative Materials for Industry (Collaboration between DCU and IForm and IT Carlow) |
Dr Dermot Brabazon Dr David Culliton Dr Muhannad Obeidi |
| IT/TDIP | BSc in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology | Dr Richard Bolger |
| IS/ISDIP |
BSc in Management of Information Technology and Information Systems Diploma in Management of Information Technology and Information Systems |
Dr Richard Bolger |
| HDSD | Higher Diploma in Software Development | Dr Richard Bolger |
| HDID | Higher Diploma in Interaction Design | Dr Richard Bolger |
| CUX | Certificate in User Experience | Dr Richard Bolger |
| CCP | Certificate in Computer Programming | Dr Richard Bolger |
| School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering | ||
| CAM | BEng in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering | Dr Ronan McCann |
| CAMI3 | BEng in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (this is a 5-year pathway, Year 5 being an MEng year) | Dr Ronan McCann |
| CAMIM5 | MEng in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering | Dr Ronan McCann |
| MMT | BSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology (this is an early exit award for CAM) | Dr Ronan McCann |
| ME | BEng in Mechatronic Engineering | Dr Inam Ul Ahad |
| MEI | Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (this is a 5-year pathway, Year 5 being a MEng year) | Dr Inam Ul Ahad |
| MEIM5 | MEIM5 (New in 2024) MEng in Mechatronic Engineering | Dr Inam Ul Ahad |
| MT4 | BSc in Mechatronic Technology (This is an early exit award for ME) | Dr Inam Ul Ahad |
| BMED | BEng in Biomedical Engineering | Dr Tanya Levingstone ; Deputy Chair Antony Kho |
| BMEDI | BEng in Biomedical Engineering (this is a 5-year pathway, Year 5 being a MEng year) | Dr Tanya Levingstone ; Deputy Chair Antony Kho |
| BMEDIM5 | BEng/MEng in Biomedical Engineering | Dr Tanya Levingstone ; Deputy Chair Antony Kho |
| BMEDT | BSc in Biomedical Technology (this is an early exit award for BMED) | Dr Tanya Levingstone ; Deputy Chair Antony Kho |
| SSE | BEng in Sustainable Systems and Energy | Dr Greg McNamara |
| SSEi | BEng in Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering (this is a 5-year pathway, Year 5 being an MEng year) | Dr Greg McNamara |
| MMAC | Access / Qualifier / MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing | Dr James Carton |
| MMQB | Qualifier (B) Programme for MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering | Dr James Carton |
| MMME | MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering | Dr James Carton |
| MCMEC | Micro-credential Modules Engineering & Computing | Dr Richard Bolger |
| ECSAx / ECSAO | FEC Exchange and Occasional | 4 x School Exchange Coordinators (rotate to Chair exam boards) Dr Yan Delauré, Dr Pascal Landais, Dr Liting Zhou |
| SMPEC | SMPECc (now includes STIMULUS modules) | Mr Richard Bolger |
| Faculty of Engineering and Computing - NEW HCI Pillar | ||
| GDSES1 (Level 9) | Graduate Diploma Sustainable Energy Systems | James Carton (MME) |
| GCESD1 | Graduate Certificate in Energy Systems and Decarbonisation | James Carton (MME) |
| HDEAT1 (Level 8) | Higher Diploma in Engineering Analysis and Technology | David Kinahan (Joint EE Programme, EE/MME) |
| Code | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | |
| Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
|
HMSAX HMSAOO SMPHSS |
Humanities & Social Sciences Exchange, Occasional, Single Module Programme (HSS) |
Dr Angela Leahy |
| MCMHSS | Micro-credential Modules - Humanities & Social Sciences | Dr Conchúr Mac Lochlainn |
|
BAJH BAJI BAJL BAJM BAJP |
Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Intl. Languages) Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Law) Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Media Studies) Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Politics) |
Dr Jonathan Cherry Dr Janine Silga |
|
BAH BASM BAEH |
BA in Humanities BA Single Modules BA in English and History |
Dr Leeann Lane |
| GTEHSS | HSS Graduate Training Elements | Dr Gëzim Visoka |
| School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies | ||
| ALTS | BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies | Dr Aparajita Dey-Plissonneau |
| BSSCI | BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation | Dr Tamara Kolaric |
| MTS | MA in Translation Studies | Dr Vicent Briva |
| MTT | MSc in Translation Technology | Dr Vicent Briva |
| TBC | MA in Gender & Sexuality | Dr Olga Springer |
| n/a | Multilingualism (DCU Futures, Transversal Skills) | Dr Elena Lopez |
| School of Communications | ||
| CS | BA in Communication Studies | Dr Eileen Culloty |
| JR | BA in Journalism | Dr Martin Molony |
| MMA | BSc in Multimedia | Dr Kata Szita |
| GCCD | Graduate Certificate in Climate Change | Dr David Robbins & Dr Declan Fahy |
| MCC | MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media & Society | Dr David Robbins & Dr Declan Fahy |
| MADP | MA in Documentary Practice | Mr Tom Burke |
| MAJ | MA in Journalism | Dr David Robbins |
| MAP | MA in Political Communications | Prof Kevin Rafter |
| MSCEM | MSc in Emerging Media | Dr Andreas Rauh |
| MSHC | MSc in Science & Health Communication | Dr Declan Fahy |
| MSMC | MA in Social Media Communications | Dr Tanya Lokot |
| MSCPR | MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications | Ms Madeline Boughton |
| School of English | ||
| MAHCL | MA in Children's and Young Adult Literature |
Dr Jennifer Mooney Dr Keith O'Sullivan (Deputy Chair) |
| MACW | MA in Creative Writing | Dr Darran McCann |
| School of History & Geography | ||
| BCES | BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability | Dr Valerie McCarthy |
| MAHH | MA in History | Dr Marnie Hay |
| School of Theology, Philosophy, & Music | ||
| BATRS | BA in Theology & Religious Studies |
Dr Marika Rose & Dr Ethna Regan (co-chairs) |
| JZCM | BA in Jazz & Contemporary Music Performance | Cormac O'Brien |
| MAETH | MA in Ethics | Dr Fiachra Ó Brolcháin |
| MAETCR | MA in Ethics (Corporate Responsibility) | Dr Fiachra Ó Brolcháin |
| MATHWR | MA in Theology & World Religions | Dr Brad Anderson |
| MACS | MA in Choral Studies | Dr Róisín Blunnie |
| MAMUSC | MA in Music, Sound, Culture & Media | Prof John O’Flynn |
| Fiontar agus Scoil na Gaeilge | ||
| GG | BA Gnó agus Gaeilge | Dr Eoghan Mac Conaill Óg |
| GIMD | BA Gaeilge, Iriseoireacht agus na Meáin Dhigiteacha | Dr Eoghan Mac Conaill Óg |
| MAHG | MA i Léann na Gaeilge | Dr Pádraig Ó Liatháin |
| MBGD | MSc sa Bhainistíocht agus Gnó Digiteach | Dr Eoghan Mac Conaill Óg |
| School of Law & Government | ||
| EPL | BA in Economics, Politics and Law | Dr Adam McAuley |
| IR | BA in International Relations | Dr Paola Rivetti |
| BCL | BCL (Law & Society) | Dr David Keane |
| EMLDAI | EM in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence | Dr Edoardo Celeste |
| IMSISS | International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies | Dr Markus Pauli |
| MIR | MA in International Relations | Dr Danny Marks |
| MISC | MA in International Security and Conflict Studies | Dr Danny Marks |
| MPP | MSc in Public Policy | Dr Deiric Ó Broin |
| LLM | LLM | Dr Goran Dominioni |
| MELP | MA in European Law and Policy | Dr Deiric Ó Broin |
| Code | DCU Institute of Education | |
| Institute of Education | ||
| SMPE | IOE Single Module Offerings | Ms Miriam Ryan |
| IESA/IESAO | IoE Exchange & Occasional | Ms Susan Marron |
| School of STEM, Education, Innovation & Global Studies | ||
| BEDTEG | Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering & Graphics | Dr Paul Grimes |
| MEME/GEME | MSc in Education and Training Management (eLearning) | Dr Yvonne Crotty |
| MEML/GEML | MSc in Education and Training Management (Leadership) | Dr Yvonne Crotty |
| School of Language, Literacy & Early Childhood Education | ||
| BECE | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | Dr Marlene McCormack |
| BEDLAN | Bachelor of Education - Gaeilge with French/German or Spanish | Dr Seán Mc Risteaird |
| MEDLPP | Master of Education in Literacy Professional Practice | Dr Eithne Kennedy |
| MEECE | MEd in Early Childhood Education |
Ms Fiona Giblin Dr Geraldine French |
| PMEP | Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching) | Dr Tara Concannon-Gibney |
| School of Inclusive and Special Education | ||
| EdD (Research) | Doctorate in Education | Dr Alan Gorman |
| MEDEN | Masters in Special Education Needs | Dr Rosie Savage |
| MSPLD | Masters of Education in Specific Education Needs | Dr Paula Lehane |
| GCAE | Graduate Certificate in Autism Education | Dr Laura Gormley |
| DISE | Professional Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education | Dr Karen Buckley |
| GDISE | Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education |
Dr Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray Ms Leanne Connolly |
| School of Arts Education & Movement | ||
| MEDAEP | Master of Education in Arts Education Practice | Dr Una McCabe |
| School of Policy & Practice | ||
| BEd | Bachelor of Education | Prof Catherine Furlong |
| BEDHET | Bachelor of Education in Home Economics & Technology | Dr Shivaun O'Brien |
| BRE/H/M | Bachelor of Religious Education and English/History/Music | Dr Audrey Doyle |
| ETF/ET | BSc in Education & Training / BSc in Education & Training (Further, Adult & Continuing Education) | Dr Orna Farrell |
| SME | BSc in Science & Mathematics Education | Dr Natalie O’Neill |
| MED | Master of Education | Prof Catherine Furlong |
| NAVET | Foundation Programme: Non-Award Visitor (education and training) | Dr Justin Rami |
| School of Human Development | ||
| CRS (BEd & PMEP) | Certificate in Religious Studies | Dr Cora O'Farrell |
| CRSPT | Certificate in Religious Studies (part-time) | Dr Colette Maloney |
| MACSPW | MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work | Dr Thomas Grenham |
| MSGC | MSc in Guidance Counselling | Ms Aisling Murray-Fleming |
| GDGCO | Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling and Outreach | Ms Aisling Murray-Fleming |
| PME | Professional master of Education | Dr Gareth Burns |
| GDSPHE/RSE | Graduate Diploma in Social, Personal & Health Education / Relationships & Sexuality Education | Dr Catherine Maunsell |