Programs of Dublin City University

Nursing (Children's and General integrated) HBSc

Dublin , Ireland

In DCU’s BSc in Children’s and General Nursing course you’ll employ a combination of academic and practical learning to gain competence in clinical, theoretical, ethical, intercultural and cross-disciplinary knowledge. You’ll focus on the fundamental issues in nursing practice, and integrate these with aspects of psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, pharmacology and microbiology. You’ll also have a chance to put your new skills to practice under the guidance of registered nurses in a real-world work environment. The specialty in Children’s Nursing will help you understand the special requirements of children in need of healthcare and how to work with their families and other healthcare professionals.

€13,200 International

€7,149 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Nursing (General) HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Nurses play a critical role in society: they help individuals achieve, maintain or regain independence and the best possible health, and at other times, they provide comfort, support and dignity in times of illness or death. They often work in conjunction with families, groups or the larger community. In addition to professionalism, a nurse must practice with intelligence, compassion and enthusiasm. DCU’s BSc in Nursing (General) programme employs a combination of academic and practical learning to instill you with competence in clinical, theoretical, ethical, intercultural and cross-disciplinary knowledge. You’ll focus on the fundamental issues in nursing practice, and integrate these with aspects of psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, pharmacology and microbiology. You’ll also have a chance to put your new skills to practice under the guidance of registered nurses in a real-world work environment.

€13,200 International

€7,149 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Nursing (Intellectual Disability) HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Nurses play a critical role in society: they help individuals achieve, maintain or regain the best possible health, and at other times, they provide comfort, support and dignity in times of illness or death. They often work in conjunction with families, groups or the larger community. In addition to professionalism, a nurse must practice with intelligence, compassion and enthusiasm. DCU’s BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) programme employs a combination of academic and practical learning to instill you with competence in clinical, theoretical, ethical, intercultural and cross-disciplinary knowledge. You’ll focus on the fundamental issues in nursing practice, and integrate these with aspects of psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, pharmacology and microbiology. You’ll also have a chance to put your new skills to practice under the guidance of registered nurses in a real-world work environment. This nursing specialty will help you understand how to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their full potential, in a variety of settings, and in collaboration with their families, other professionals, and care facilities.

€13,200 International

€7,149 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Nursing (Mental Health) HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Nurses play a critical role in society: they help individuals achieve, maintain or regain the best possible health, and at other times, they provide comfort, support and dignity in times of illness or death. They often work in conjunction with families, groups or the larger community. In addition to professionalism, a nurse must practice with intelligence, compassion and enthusiasm. DCU’s BSc in Nursing (Mental Health) programme employs a combination of academic and practical learning to instill you with competence in clinical, theoretical, ethical, intercultural and cross-disciplinary knowledge. You’ll focus on the fundamental issues in nursing practice, and integrate these with aspects of psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, pharmacology and microbiology. You’ll also have a chance to put your new skills to practice under the guidance of registered nurses in a real-world work environment. The specialty in Mental Health will help you work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are experiencing mental illness or distress. You’ll learn about promoting mental health, preventing mental illness and caring for those with mental illness and their families.

€13,200 International

€7,149 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Physical Education with Biology HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Physical education (PE) is important to the long-term the physical, social, emotional and intellectual health of our children. The Physical Education with Biology degree involves three strands of study—PE, Biology and Education Studies—all of which will be put into working context in your extensive school placement. The PE element of the course pairs psychological, biomechanical and sociological theory, with practical instruction on how PE is taught through games, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education. In the Biology modules you’ll study mammalian anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, health and junior cycle physics and chemistry, and put your theoretical knowledge into practice through laboratory work. You’ll also learn how best to teach Biology to students. Education Studies integrates educational theory and practice through 'coaching rather than teaching', which involves group work, reflective diaries, online reporting and reflection, case studies and other problem-based learning approaches.

€15,000 International

€7,295 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Physical Education with Mathematics HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

Physical education (PE) is important to the long-term the physical, social, emotional and intellectual health of our children. The Physical Education with Mathematics degree involves three strands of study—PE, Mathematics and Education Studies—all of which will be put into working context in your extensive school placement. The PE element of the course pairs psychological, biomechanical and sociological theory, with practical instruction on how PE is taught through games, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education. In the Mathematics modules you’ll study maths for the physical sciences, linear maths, calculus, differential equations, numerical methods and abstract algebra. You’ll also learn how best to teach maths to second level students. Education Studies integrates educational theory and practice through 'coaching rather than teaching', which involves group work, reflective diaries, online reporting and reflection, case studies and other problem-based learning approaches.

€15,000 International

€7,295 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Physics with Astronomy HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The oldest of the sciences, astronomy is an almost boundless field, encompassing aspects of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, and the growing field of space science and technology. Along with the fundamentals of physics and astronomy, the Physics with Astronomy degree’s curriculum includes optics, high-end computing and image processing. Over the four years of this course you’ll have the chance to learn about observational astronomy and the instruments and techniques used to study the stars, and can look forward to working with real astronomical data from a variety of telescopes and observatories worldwide. Throughout, there is an emphasis on laboratory experience and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with professional DCU astronomers whose work is at the forefront of international astronomical research.

€15,000 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Physics with Biomedical Sciences HBSc

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

This course overlays the principles that underpin the chemical, biological and life sciences on a solid physics background, while exposing you to the most recent developments in the biomedical area. Students who pursue this course combine a natural curiosity with analytical skills, perseverance and a broad range of interests. Modules are delivered through lectures, tutorials and modern laboratory work. Throughout the programme, you’ll have full access to a custom-designed physics building equipped with state-of-the-art undergraduate and research laboratories. You’ll also have the opportunity to intern for an extended period in a hospital (or private company) and experience the real medical environment.

€15,000 International

€6,679 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost

Political Communication MA

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

This programme examines the rapidly changing relationship between the media, politics and the public, and considers how their overlapping relations influence democracy and the distribution of power. You should apply for this programme if you are interested in media coverage of politics, the role of spin, agenda-setting, public relations, political advertising and new media. You will work with leading academics in the areas of political communication, political science and journalism studies. You will also be exposed to a range of senior influential guest lecturers.

€15,000 International

€14,211 Living cost

Post Primary Teacher Education - Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish

Dublin City University

Dublin , Ireland

The four-year Post Primary Teacher Education – Gaeilge and French, German or Spanish degree is a ‘concurrent’ teacher education course – meaning that the academic and professional formation of the teacher is integrated into all four years. It will fully qualify you to teach second-level Gaeilge and another language on completion of the course. You’ll gain valuable and extensive experience, including peer-teaching, team-teaching and school-based placement. Currently, there is a shortage of language teachers in the post-primary schools so graduates of this course will be highly sought after. The unique approach taken in this course will enable you to reach a high level of ability in Gaeilge and your chosen language enabling you to be a confident and effective language teacher.

€14,380 International

€6,399 Domestic

€14,211 Living cost