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From realistic and powerful prosthetic limbs to individually engineered implants, and from high-tech scanners to tiny cameras that can explore blood vessels, biomedical engineers work to develop products at the cutting edge of what is possible to heal and help the human body. When you study Biomedical Engineering, you not only learn how the body works and becomes injured, but you come to understand how medical devices are developed to treat injuries and disease, and how we can help the body heal itself. You’ll use state-of-the-art labs and tools such as 3D simulations and machine learning as you study. Make a real difference If you’re creative, analytical, inquisitive, and innovative, and keen to work in a fast-growing field with real human impact, this could be the course for you. You’ll get biological and medical knowledge, and technical engineering expertise, so you can solve problems in biomedicine. You’ll study advanced biology, biomaterials, biomechanics, tissue engineering, medical device design, surgical technology, rehabilitation engineering and much more besides. In third year, you’ll do a 6-to-10-month INTRA work placement to put what you’ve learned into practice. And you can also opt to study abroad. Both the healthcare and medical devices industry have strong demand for qualified graduate engineers. Typically, our graduates end up working as biomedical engineers, consultants, research and development engineers or data scientists.

Do you want to create, innovate and make a lasting impact on the world? Are you a critical thinker who’d love to be part of a team solving real-world problems? Choose engineering. Maybe right now you’re just as interested in robotics as you are in renewable energy. That’s OK. It’s why we have a common entry programme for engineering. You’ll spend first year building a strong engineering foundation across maths, materials engineering and basic sciences, while also building skills like logical and critical thinking. Then you’ll specialise in second year, going on to a challenging, cutting-edge course where you’ll build real expertise, whether that’s in mechatronics or sustainability engineering. Through lectures, labs, individual and group work, you’ll get hands-on experience with modern manufacturing processes, design, simulation and analysis procedures, and get skilled in programming and electronics. In third year, you’ll go on a six- or 10-month INTRA work placement in Ireland or abroad in companies like Facebook, IBM, Intel, Google, Airbus and Pfizer. And once you graduate, you may qualify to go straight on to complete a masters in your chosen field of engineering. Either way, your qualification is accredited and accepted globally, so you can bring your knowledge, skills and innovative mindset anywhere.

Want to change the world? To address global challenges like climate change, fake news and global inequality, the world needs curious, ambitious people who can develop smart, sustainable solutions. If you want to design creative solutions to real-world problems, you can gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to make real change happen on the BSc in Global Challenges. You’ll study diverse social science and technical topics, including cutting-edge emerging technologies and valuable international relations specialisms. You’ll learn through hackathons, gamification and challenge-based team learning. And you’ll build a toolkit of skills such as leadership, project planning and research. These will enable you to work across multiple disciplines, manage diverse projects and become a thought and action leader of tomorrow. During the course, you’ll frequently encounter our industry partners during projects, workshops and events. You’ll also complete a nine-month work placement in third year. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to develop projects that are technically feasible, and also take into account the social, cultural, economic, political and environmental impact. You could end up working as a project leader, strategic innovator, digital innovation strategist or similar in the public or private sector.

Develop a unique set of skills to tackle climate and environmental issues facing industry and policy makers today. If you are deeply concerned about climate change and our environment, and fascinated by how we affect the landscape and how the landscape affects us, this specialist environmental geography programme could be perfect for you. Applied geography course The BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability is an applied geography programme that is not just about understanding climate change and its consequences, but also about understanding how the environment itself offers solutions. If you have a keen interest in issues relating to the environment such as improving water quality and managing biodiversity, this degree is ideal for you. Innovative course topics and fieldwork You can expect to study topics related to climate change and environmental sustainability across multiple disciplines. Plus you will have the chance to get up close and personal to the issues you’re learning about by visiting case study sites where environmental change is occurring and examining the main challenges facing Ireland. Some of the issues you can expect to engage with relate to improving water quality, managing biodiversity, and dealing with climate change from both physical and human geography perspectives. Skills attractive to employers Through this course we will help you understand the importance of collecting good data and help you develop strong analytical skills. Together with other essential skills in research, teamwork and problem-solving - this course will prepare you for work in climate and environment-related fields. Three or four year degree You can complete the BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.

Bring your passion for digital technologies to design multimedia experiences that engage, inform and entertain audiences at home and around the world. Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then DCU’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy. Learn from the best DCU’s BSc in Multimedia was the first degree of its type in Ireland and still leads the field. On this programme, you’ll learn from teaching staff with real-world professional experience and deep knowledge based on research and industry practice. On this course, you will: Develop an understanding of digital media theory. Learn about digital text, image and sound manipulation, and multimedia authoring. Develop the skills needed to design, develop, and manage creative multimedia projects Take part in group-based projects that will prepare you for working in the media design and production industries. Passion for digital technology For this degree, you do not need existing skills or practical experience in the analysis or design of media, but you should enjoy working with digital technologies and be interested in problem solving, creative expression and working on focussed group projects.

Do you want to help people stay informed, entertained and understand the world? Become a journalist and play a leading role in informing society. DCU’s BA in Journalism is a top degree in Ireland designed to equip you with practical skills in reporting and writing for different media as well as providing you with essential knowledge in politics, law, ethics, society and culture. This degree will really appeal to you if you have an enquiring mind because the world needs journalists to analyse, examine and reveal how things work and what the future holds for people. Here at DCU we believe in creating journalists who will tell stories that will help people in Ireland, and around the world, find the best way forward. On this degree you will cover the theory behind journalism and communications to help you understand your role as a journalist and the vital role journalism plays in society. Building your journalism skills Our Journalism degree focuses on three essentials: practical skills such as video and audio production, news gathering, fact-checking, presenting and writing for different platforms (digital, social, print and broadcast) knowledge of people, institutions and ethical principles needed as context academic studies of law, politics and society to sharpen your critical thinking Learn from the best As a journalist, you often have to absorb information quickly, relate facts to the bigger picture and work to a tight deadline. Many of our lecturers are or have been practising journalists who are familiar with the profession and will help you develop the necessary skills to succeed in journalism. INTRA eight-week placement As a DCU journalism student, you will take part in an 8-week placement with a media organisation through DCU’s INTRA internship programme in the final year of your degree, where you can put your skills and learnings into practice. Writing skills This degree requires a minimum of H4 in English. We also recommend that you have an interest in writing, reading and all kinds of media and current affairs.

Choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, world religions, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior. You’ll graduate with an honours degree in Politics (DC295); this course is described in more detail in the About the Course tab above. You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior. You’ll graduate with an honours degree in International Languages (DC293), this course is described in more detail in the About the Course tab above. You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Choosing the law stream on the Bachelor of Arts at DCU will allow you to explore the key foundations of law while also studying another discipline. This will provide you with an interdisciplinary education, covering many important areas of law while also choosing from History, International Languages or Media Studies. The course will allow you to study all 8 of the core modules examined in the entrance exams to the Law Society as a trainee solicitor. These are constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, property law, equity and trusts, European Union law, tort law, and company law. You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Explore the world of communications and develop hands-on media production skills. If you’re interested in communications and media, then DCU is THE place for you! Through the BA in Communications Studies degree here in DCU, you can explore the world of communications while also learning essential basics of media production. This three-year degree will appeal to you if you are curious and have a strong interest in people, society and the media. Communication is fundamental to every organisation and sector and this degree equips you with vital skills in critical and analytical thinking and teaches how to communicate across all forms of media. Mix of theory and practice The course is a mix of theory and practice - it combines an understanding of communication, media and society with best practice in media production. You’ll learn about different types of communication ranging from organisational communication to public relations, advertising and information campaigns. You’ll also learn about the role of media and social media, at home and abroad, as well as gaining hands-on experience in the creative and production side with practical classes in video production, photography and imaging, digital media production and audio production. Follow your passion As well as taking core foundational and production modules, you can choose from a selection of optional modules in your degree. This allows you to follow your passion and develop expertise in a number of key areas that reflect your aptitudes. Optional modules on offer include Crime, Policing and the Media; Television Drama; Media Law and Press and Public Relations. Teamwork and self-motivation The degree calls for the ability to both work as a member of a team and have the self-motivation to work alone. So if you’re flexible and multi-skilled, this course will be right up your street!

Choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior. You’ll graduate with an honours degree in one of five areas, Media Studies (DC291), the course is described in more detail in the About the Course in the tab above. You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Do you enjoy problem solving and want to know more about the role law plays in the regulation of society? Are you interested in law and the legal process? Do you want to develop essential and practical skills in analysis, presentation and research? The BCL (Law and Society) degree at DCU suits analytical problem solvers who want to understand the role law plays in regulating social systems and to engage critically with the possibilities of law reform. Develop practical skills The BCL degree focuses on experiential learning and developing practical legal skills while also providing you with opportunities to engage with industry and the wider legal profession. In particular, the Moot Court module gives you the chance to practise your court-room skills and gain a real insight into law in action. DCU has its own Moot Court room which is where you will participate in mock trials and practise skills such as advocacy, presenting evidence or cross examination. Becoming a solicitor or barrister DCU’s BCL degree will prepare you for a career as a lawyer, including as a solicitor and barrister. The skills you develop will also be helpful for a range of careers outside the legal professions. This BCL (Law and Society) is an approved degree for King’s Inns. Three of four year degree You can complete the BCL degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.

Calling all curious, open-minded, independent thinkers who want to know how the world really works (and how to change it) – this is the degree course with global career opportunities for you. Do you have an interest in major world issues? Would you like to know more about how politics, economics and security work in today’s societies? If you are keen to learn, to analyse and to understand current affairs across the world, then you will enjoy the challenge of DCU’s BA in International Relations. This degree equips you with a real understanding of global issues so you can make a meaningful impact on real world challenges. Learn about global issues During this degree, you will learn about issues such as conflict, peace and security, intelligence, terrorism, globalisation, third-world debt and climate change. By the end of this unique and innovative course, you will have learned about international politics, development and regional studies from a global perspective to equip you for careers working with international organisations, institutions and NGOs. The skills you’ll learn You will also gain the skills employers are looking for such as oral and written communication skills, teamwork skills, research techniques, and ability in analytical and critical thinking. Learn from the best DCU is a leading centre for expertise in International Relations, with lecturers involved in work on global issues such as security, peace studies and climate change. Three of four year degree You can complete this degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.

Set yourself apart with the only degree in Ireland integrating Economics, Politics and Law in one degree programme. Are you interested in how societies work? DCU’s Economics, Politics and Law (EPL) degree course is designed to give you a deep and thorough understanding of the political, legal and economic forces that shape the world. Build strong foundations This degree provides a solid base to all three disciplines and you will study foundational topics such as introductions to micro and macroeconomics, political science and constitutional law. You don’t need to have done any of these before. As you progress through your studies you may choose to specialise in areas such as Urban and Regional Economics, Issues in American Politics or Family Law, to name a few. You will also maximise your learning potential with dedicated research methods modules that will equip you with a variety of study skills. Skills attractive to employers This extremely versatile degree provides you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued across sectors including finance and banking, government and policy, the legal profession, NGOs and more. This degree will help you develop your oral and written communication skills, research techniques, critical thinking, teamwork and research abilities. 3 or 4 year degree You can complete the BA in Economics, Politics and Law degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.

Are you passionate about music? Do you love singing, playing an instrument or both? This degree will help you become a fully trained, high-level performing musician. The BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance at DCU is a four-year, full time Honours degree which trains you for a life as a professional performing musician. To take to the stage as a performer demands intensive training as well as talent. Our degree course can help you on your way to a career as a professional musician. You will also understand the context of the international music scene today, how the music business works and how you can make your mark in it. Learn different musical techniques The programme covers a wide range of musical techniques including performance, instrumental technique, improvisation, composition, computer music, aural training, arranging and teaching methods, all aimed at giving you the skills necessary to operate in a wide area of contemporary music, not just jazz. Berklee College of Music A key feature of this programme is an opportunity for you to transfer into Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world in the field of contemporary music. Work with top Irish music performers On this degree you’ll work closely with some of Ireland’s most highly regarded performers and gain the practical skills you need in order to function well in the professional world of contemporary jazz, and other musical settings. Audition In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to DCU, you must do an audition to gain entry to this course. For some FAQ's please take a look HERE. For more information please also look at Entry Requirements below.

At registration, choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, world religions, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior. You’ll graduate with an honours degree in Humanities (DC009), this course is described in more detail in the About this Course tab above. You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International. Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Implementing large-scale change involving digital health technologies requires an organisation to prepare leaders who: are flexible, highly adaptable and motivated by outcomes that realise benefits have the capacity to build patient-centred models of care, engaging with stakeholders to realise the benefits of digital technologies in health and social care to empower patients and enhance their experiences can effectively and consistently engage with patients and staff, bridging cultural differences and managing varying attitudes to change would be capable of directing the planning and deployment of resources in a digital transformation project can build a business case for cooperating with process improvements and emerging digital technologies to facilitate information sharing in a more integrated care environment to improve clinical development and clinical outcomes appreciate the need to capture and disseminate lessons from implementation and deployment of digital technologies.

We designed this Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in order to meet the increasing demand for highly trained public health specialists in Ireland and abroad. This highly regarded programme will prepare you to investigate, evaluate and address public health challenges, whatever your professional background. On graduation you will be equipped with the core knowledge and specialised skills necessary to make a real difference in public health. This is a full-time and structured programme, delivered over 12 months.

The LL.M. in International Criminal Justice is studied over one calendar year. The student will complete six subjects and a dissertation. In the first semester, the student will complete two mandatory subjects (Advanced Legal Research and Writing and Law of International Organisations). In the second semester, students will study International Criminal Law and two elective modules. (Electives run subject to demand and at the discretion of the faculty.)

This programme is primarily designed for graduates from relevant undergraduate programmes in a range of disciplines who wish to develop appropriate knowledge and competence to empower and professionally support adolescent development. The programme has been designed to accommodate the needs of both new and recent graduates as well as those students currently holding positions in the children and young people’s workforce, including those wishing to advance or change careers.