Programs of Dublin City University

Religious Education and History

Dublin , Ireland

Fully qualify you to teach second-level Religious Studies and History in just four years. You’ll gain valuable and extensive experience, including peer-teaching, team-teaching and school-based placement. The course is comprised of a variety of interesting core and optional topics, with an emphasis throughout on teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity—skills that will serve you well in a teaching career and also transfer to a number of other professions. You’ll also be encouraged to develop the skills to work in contexts of cultural and religious diversity, preparing you for the modern-day teaching environment.

€14,900 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Religious Education and Music

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Fully qualify you to teach second level Religious Education and Music in just four years. This course offers a streamlined track to a profession in post-primary teaching, qualifying you to teach RE and Music to Honours Leaving Certificate Level. In addition to teacher education, you’ll receive instruction in how to make the most of teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity. Your coursework will also cover Foundational and Professional Studies in Education; Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics; and Music.

€14,900 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Science and Health Communication MSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The programme includes e-health governance, stakeholder engagement and management, policy drafting and data communication alongside existing topics on media skills and STEM communication.

€15,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Science Education HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The DCU BSc in Science Education provides students with aTeaching Council accredited concurrent degree qualification in post-primary initial teacher education which combines the study of three curricular subjects with teacher education studies. On successful completion of the programme,graduates can directly register with the Teaching Council as qualified to teachtwo subjects from Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, to Leaving Certificate Level. Mathematics and science play essential roles in our everyday lives, and as a second level teacher, you’ll be securing Ireland’s future by developing citizens that are informed decision makers and scientists that are innovative and creative. The programme is delivered by interdisciplinary team of discipline experts from across DCU Institute of Education and Faculty of Science and Health, thus acquiring scientific and mathematical knowledge along with educational expertise. Students registered on the programme also benefit from the unique opportunity to participate in the STEM Teacher Internship Programme - an initiative developed by DCU, Accenture and 30% Club that facilitates DCU STEM teachers completing a 12 week paid internship in industry during summer of third year.

€15,000 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Sexuality Studies MA

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The MA in Sexuality Studies is a unique, interdisciplinary, postgraduate programme offering specialist theoretical training in issues relating to all sexualities in the Irish, European and global contexts. The programme will equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to become a competent professional in your encounters with all issues related to sexuality. Our educational philosophy aims at advancing cross-, inter-, and multi-disciplinary teaching and research. It also seeks to nurture advocacy in sexuality studies to enhance sexual literacy, thereby generating well-being and social justice.

€15,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Social Media Communications MA

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The programme offers a critical examination of the history, operation, ramifications, functions, use and embeddedness of social media in all spheres of life. It is aimed at people who look for a critical reflection on social media, who wish to understand their uses, and also learn how to analyse and mobilize them strategically. The emphasis of the course is on a social scientific understanding and analysis of the emergence and functions of social media in a globalized networked society. The course addresses the way in which social media became involved in and change personal lives, habits and identities, social lives, the way in which we relate to and coexist with other people; the way in which we work and live our everyday lives; and life, which changes as a result of the ongoing engagement with social media by politicians, journalists and publics.

€15,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation BA

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The programme provides students with a unique suite of modules from the fields of Sociology, Media, Politics and Innovation and aims to bring an applied focus to the Social Sciences, providing students with the opportunity to actively engage with areas such as social entrepreneurship and cultural innovation, as well as the chance to gain valuable work experience.

€15,000 International

€3,043 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Special Educational Needs MA

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The programme is a blended programme open to qualified experienced teachers working in primary and post-primary schools, in special schools or classes or in other recognised educational centres. The aim of the programme is to develop teachers' knowledge and skills in analysing, critiquing and applying research literature in the area of special and inclusive education and in carrying out research relevant to children and young people with learning difficulties, additional support, or special educational needs. Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised 60 credit postgraduate diploma programme of continuing professional development for teachers involved in learning support, inclusive or special education or the DCU accredited Professional Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education. Selection criteria may apply to all candidates. A qualification of Masters in Special Educational Needs will be awarded to successful course participants by Dublin City University.

€7,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Specific Learning Difficulties MEd (Dyslexia)

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The programme aims to build capacity in schools in the area of SpLD/Dyslexia and to develop teachers who would be expected to: Select, administer and interpret detailed diagnostic assessments and use appropriate psychometric tools Effectively identify and use appropriate strategies, interventions and approaches to support learners with Dyslexic-type difficulties Provide expert advice to parents and professionals in different settings and at all levels Support mainstream teachers, contribute to the effective working of multi-disciplinary teams and lead a multi- disciplinary team

€17,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Sport Science and Health HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Sport and exercise scientists use research and analysis to give specialist advice to improve individual or team athletic performance. They also design and administer appropriate methods of assessment, and create exercise or training programmes aimed at improving either health or sporting performance. As a sport scientist, you must be well versed in technical, physiological and psychological aspects of your field in order to cover territory as diverse as exercise testing, psychological preparation for competition, movement analysis, dietary considerations and strength training. Early on in DCU’s Sport Science and Health course, you’ll examine the key science subjects that form the backbone of this degree: chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. As you progress, you’ll learn how these subjects are applied to the study of sport, exercise and health, and what role factors like nutrition and genetics play, as well.

€15,000 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost