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DCU CONNECTED Prospectus 2021 Excellence in Online Education
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Contents
02 Welcome from the President
04 What is DCU Connected?
05 10 reasons for choosing DCU Connected
06 The DCU Connected Student Experience
08 FutureLearn
Undergraduate Programmes
12 Diploma/BA in Humanities (BAH)
14 Diploma/BA in English and History (BAEH)
16 Diploma/BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY)
20 BA Single Module (BASM)
24 Diploma/BSc in Information Technology (IT)
26 Diploma/BSc in the Management of Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS)
28 Certificate in Peer Support Working in Mental Health
Postgraduate Programmes
32 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Internet Enterprise Systems (MSISA)
34 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Information Systems Strategy (MISS)
36 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management for Sustainable Development (MSD)
38 Graduate Diploma/MSc in the Management of Clean Technologies (MCT)
40 Postgraduate Level Single Module (PGSM)
42 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Operations (MOPSA)
44 Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN)
46 Master of Education (MEd) Special Options: Teaching and Learning
48 Master of Education in Autism (MEdA)
50 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communication
52 MSc in Diagnostics and Precision Medicine
54 MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity
56 MSc in Elite Sport Performance
58 Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport)
60 Graduate Certificate in Sexuality Education and Sexual Wellbeing
Further Information
62 Further Information on Undergraduate Programmes
62 Further Information on Postgraduate Programmes
63 Exemptions for Prior Accredited Learning on the Undergraduate Programmes
63 Teaching Council of Ireland
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President’s Welcome
Welcome to Dublin City
University. We are a young,
ambitious and vibrant
university, with a mission
‘to transform lives and
societies’. DCU is proud to
rank among the top 2% of
universities globally, and
is The Sunday Times Irish
University of the Year, 2021.
DCU Connected is an essential component online education. This expertise has helped
of our university’s commitment to widening thousands of people living throughout
access to higher education, and to offering Ireland, and beyond, to upskill and advance
a ‘transformative student experience’. Our their careers by studying fully online through
online Teaching and Learning is powered DCU Connected.
by leading-edge digital technologies and
‘People First’ values. This approach ensures There are many benefits to choosing a DCU
each student receives the individual care Connected programme. Studying at home,
and attention they need to fully develop and working to your own timetable, gives you
their talent, and achieve their personal real flexibility. It also puts the high quality
and professional goals. resources and services of an established
place-based university at your fingertips,
The COVID pandemic has made online wherever you live. DCU Connected degrees
learning part of the ‘new normal’ of higher are internationally recognised, and meet the
education, but this approach is nothing new same high-quality standards as any other
to DCU. We have 25 years of experience DCU qualification. For example, DCU offers
in digital education. Our university is the only online degree in Psychology that is
home to the National Institute for Digital fully accredited by the Psychological Society
Learning, which is at the cutting edge of of Ireland (PSI).
researching and developing approaches to
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DCU also supports a range of online short With all that we have to offer, there has
courses through our global strategic never been a better time to consider a
partnership with FutureLearn. We are DCU Connected programme. After the
very proud of the fact that over 100,000 challenges of Covid, many people are
learners from more than 125 countries looking for a fresh start, full of exciting new
around the world have registered for one opportunities. Wherever you are, DCU
of our free online Irish language courses. Connected offers just that: the chance to
The global shift towards digital education learn, to upskill, to get an edge, to thrive
means that ‘learning to learn’ online is in our new digital world.
an essential skill for today’s student. For
that reason, we developed the hugely
popular free FutureLearn course ‘A Digital
Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner’.
Meanwhile, our Europe-wide partnership
on the creation of a new ECIU University
will allow DCU to offer an increasing suite
of online short courses, micro-modules Professor Daire Keogh
and micro-credentials aimed at career President
development and life-long learning. Dublin City University
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What is DCU Connected?
DCU Connected is the platform we use to describe
courses available to students who choose a
flexible study option. These options encompass
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes,
transnational initiatives and short courses where
students are primarily studying online, off-campus
and/or through one of our strategic partners.
DCU has over 30 years providing what just access them from further away.
was traditionally known as ‘distance Another key feature of DCU Connected
education’, delivering a fully accredited is the way it fits our mission of
DCU degree to people that could not transforming lives and societies. We take
commit to full time, on-campus learning. this mission seriously. At DCU we realise
DCU Connected is the evolution of this that not everyone has the option of
delivery mode but with a much wider undertaking full time, on-campus study.
focus. Importantly, the term ‘connected’ For these students, our aim is to provide
reflects a particular philosophy we have flexible access to fully accredited DCU
about learning in the new digital world. programmes.
We no longer call it a distance education, We are committed to offering globally
because it isn’t. You will feel as close recognised qualifications that provide
and engaged as any of our on-campus a perspective on some of the major
students, maybe even more so. This type challenges and opportunities facing
of learning is no longer at the edge of the world. However, in today’s globally
the university experience, it is at the very connected world, we also understand the
heart of it. importance of developing local capacity
and customising our programmes to
We call it a connected education, meet local needs. That is why there is
connecting you to a quality education a lot more to DCU Connected than
wherever you are. To world-class simply offering a suite of online degree
courses and professional development programmes.
opportunities in strategically important
areas. To international experts and Online platforms are changing the
engaging teachers at the leading edge of traditional teaching and learning
their disciplines. To fellow students who paradigms. Technology now enhances
share a passion for learning and interest both choices and flexibility. With DCU
in the subject. Every DCU student has Connected, learning happens any time,
access to the same opportunities, some any place.
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10 Reasons for Choosing DCU Connected
1. A TOP RANKED INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED UNIVERSITY
2. A GLOBAL LEADER IN DIGITAL LEARNING FOR OVER 25 YEARS
3. FLEXIBLE LEARNING THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
4. UPSKILL AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
5. RANGE OF STUDY OPTIONS AND PATHWAYS
6. REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION
7. WORLD-CLASS ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
8. LEARNING SUPPORT AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES
9. HIGH EMPLOYABILITY OF DCU GRADUATES
10. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
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The DCU Connected
Student Experience
Flexibility The Challenge
Online learning suits so many different While online learning offers unique
lifestyles. With this medium of education, flexibility, knowing what is required of you
you can fit your study in with work as a student is essential for your success.
commitments, parenting or other family Entering into a programme with clear
commitments, travel abroad etc. Many expectations will make your transition
students have told us that without the to studying a lot easier – after all, your
flexibility of online learning, they would studies will be fitting in with many other
never have been able to complete things in your life, so having as much
their studies. knowledge as possible starting off can
only be to your benefit. We strongly
Studying through DCU Connected recommend that you:
— Read the detailed material provided
One of the really good things about
online about the programme you are
online learning is that it will take you
interested in
mere seconds to reach your classroom
— Check out the Frequently Asked
– no travel, parking or making your way
Questions section at:
through buildings etc. Loop, which is
www.dcu.ie/connected/faqs
DCU’s online learning environment, offers
— In particular, take note of the
platforms to hold discussions, access to
recommended study hours per
your course materials and to the vast
module
array of online materials (such as journal
— If you can, attend one of the DCU
articles) supplied by DCU’s Library – all
Connected open evenings - see the
of which are accessible to you from
DCU Connected website at:
anywhere with an internet connection.
dcu.ie/connected
— If you have any unanswered queries,
Online learning with DCU Connected
please get in touch with us by phone
gives you borderless access to all the
at 01 7005481, or email us at:
resources of an established university:
connected@dcu.ie
an innovative curriculum, renowned
teachers and lively exchange with your
fellow learners.
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Finding time to study Despite the fact that you are not
primarily campus-based for your studies,
One of the strongest pieces of advice
assistance from DCU staff is always
from our current students is that it is
on hand – by phone, email or in our digital
important to take the time to plan the
learning environments.
academic year (normally September –
May). Identifying your key dates from
Student Services and Support
the start of the year, and scheduling your
study time will get you off to a great Student Support with DCU Connected
start – and also gives you an element of includes the following:
control over managing your time to your — Online learning materials and other
best advantage. Make a note of every study resources
event you can think of coming up as — Online tutor/lecturer support
they apply to you – work commitments, — Online learning environment (Loop)
children’s activities and school schedules, — Online library
a partner’s schedule etc. Make a note of — Online assessment
the dates that assessment work is due,
exam dates and work out where you Online Materials and Study Resources
will get your hours to study. Of course,
For each module you study, you are given
things will happen in between despite
access to online learning materials. These
the best-laid plans – but at least you
can be in the form of written materials;
will have the full picture in front of you
videos; activities and other online
to identify windows of opportunity to
resources. You will also have online access
get assignments completed. Grabbing
to the extensive resources provided
small slices of time to study when you can
by the DCU Library. In addition, for
during the day can be as important as
most modules, you will also be required
the larger blocks of time that you need to
to obtain a small number of selected
get some deep focused work done.
textbooks.
DCU Student Life
Assessment
As a DCU Connected student, you may
On most modules on the DCU Connected
not be on our campuses very often - but
undergraduate programmes, assessment
you can still avail of all their services.
takes the form of continuous assessment.
Some modules also have an online end-
These include:
of-year examination.
— The Libraries on DCU’s Glasvenin
and St Patrick’s campuses
Normally, the continuous assessment
— Careers Service
takes the form of one or more
— Sports Facilities
assignments that have to be submitted
— Student Advice Centre
by designated dates throughout
— Counselling and Personal
the academic year. Any end-of-year
Development Service
exams take place in May. See programme
— Maths Learning Centre
information for further details.
— Disability and Learning
Development Service
— DCU Student ID Card
— Registry
— Interfaith Centre
— A multitude of DCU Clubs and
Societies
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FutureLearn
DCU supports a range of online short Current short courses include:
courses and micro-credentials through — Irish Language and Culture
our global strategic partnership with — High Performance Computing in
FutureLearn. We provide an increasing the Cloud
suite of online short courses, mini modules — The European Union: Crisis and
and credit-bearing micro-credentials Recovery
aimed at promoting greater access — Making Blended Education Work
to higher education and more flexible — A Digital Edge: Essentials for the
pathways for career development and Online Learner
life-long learning. Most of our short — Dublin: A Social History, 1850-1930
courses are free and they provide a great — Business Ethics: An Introduction to
way to extend your mind and inspire you Ethics for Business Leaders
to further your education. Some of our — Higher Education 4.0: Certifying
short courses also provide credit towards Your Future
a DCU qualification.
Find out more about our
In partnership with FutureLearn we also FutureLearn offerings here:
offer a number of Scholarships for online futurelearn.com/partners/dcu
study for refugees and asylum seekers
living in Ireland. In the future we plan to
expand our range of online and blended
short course offerings as part of DCU’s
commitment to opening up education
through new digitally-enhanced models
of teaching and learning.
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Undergraduate
Programmes
11BA in Humanities (BAH)
Undergraduate
Whether you are interested in pursuing
a career in a specific discipline, for
example Literature or Sociology, or are
seeking a broad-based undergraduate
education, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
in Humanities provides you with the
means to achieve your goals.
Students can choose to explore a wide
breadth of Humanities subject areas,
while also specialising in at least one
of the subject areas they find most
rewarding. This degree programme’s
strength lies in its academic quality
and its flexibility.
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12Understanding the Course your degree. 180 ECTS credit points are Course Code
required for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) DC341
The DCU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
in Humanities and 120 ECTS credit
is a Level 8 (on the National Framework
points are required for the Diploma Entry Method
of Qualifications) honours degree
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of modules in History, Literature,
Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in
Duration
Humanities programme facilitates
Minimum 3 years,
Course Structure those interested in pursuing any kind of
Maximum 8 years
work that requires critical thinking skills,
As a student on this degree programme
high-quality written expression and
you may choose to study from a range NFQ
transferable skills such as organisation
of modules in the following Humanities Level 8
and time-management. All these
subject areas:
skills and abilities are highly valued by
1 History Delivery Mode
employers. Many people also enter their
2 Literature Part-time/online
studies with the ambition of becoming a
3 Philosophy
post-primary teacher.
4 Psychology
5 Sociology
Further information
To complete the Bachelor of Arts Programme Provider
(Honours) in Humanities you need DCU Open Education
to complete twelve modules, with at dcu.ie/connected
least five modules in one subject area.
Students may choose to exit with a Programme Contact
Diploma in Humanities on completion of ba.openeducation@dcu.ie
eight modules. Each module is awarded
15 European Credit Transfer System Fees
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Literature History Philosophy Sociology Psychology
Foundation Lit 1 His 1 PH100 SC100 PY100
Literature History What is Sociology Psychology
Foundation Foundation Philosophy Foundation Foundation
Intermediate
Lit 2 His 2 PH200 SC200 PY200
Literatures of Europe and a What can I know: Sociology of the Social and Organisational
the 20th Century Wider World The Philosophy of Lifecourse Psychology
Knowledge
Intermediate Lit 3 His 3 Phil 3 Soc 3A PY210
Literatures of Land, Politics and Philosophy of Values: Power, Social Order, Developmental and
17th and 18th Society in Ireland Ethics and Aesthetics Crime, Deviance, Work Educational
Centuries 1790-1922 and Employment Psychology
Intermediate
Lit 4 His 4 PH220 Soc 4 PY230
The Renaissance Politics, Culture Philosophy of Social Inequality Cognitive Psychology
and Society in Education: Teaching, and Intergroup and Biopsychology
Independent Ireland Pedagogy and Relations
1916-2010 Practice
Advanced Lit 5 His 5 PH310 Soc 5B PY310
Literature of the Women in Irish and Philosophy and Language Culture Abnormal Psychology
19th Century: European Society Religion: Historical and Society and Psychological
Romanticism to 1789-1922 and Contemporary Counselling
Victorianism Relationships
Advanced Lit 6 His 6 Phil 6 SC300
Literatures of Researching Contemporary Sociology of Health
the Late 20th Local History. Philosophy and Illness
Century People, Place
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and TimeBA in English and History (BAEH)
Undergraduate
This programme is designed to
develop students’ knowledge and
understanding of the English and
History subject areas, and is therefore
tailored to be suitable for anyone who
wishes to focus specifically on these
subjects in their studies, whether for
personal or professional reasons.
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English
and History programme offers you
the attractive opportunity to obtain a
DCU undergraduate degree through
online learning.
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14Understanding the Course Literature Course Code
DC340
The DCU Bachelor of Arts in English The Literature subject stream equips
and History is a Level 8 (on the National students with the skills and techniques to
Entry Method
Framework of Qualifications) honours discriminate between literature and other
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of education in English and History. perspectives in criticism and theory,
including feminism, historicism and
Duration
Course Structure post-modernism. Irish, British, American
Minimum 4 years,
and other literature in English will be
The English and History subject areas Maximum 8
evaluated in terms of their contribution
are each presented as a suite of six
to cultural formation. Students will
modules. To complete the Bachelor of NFQ
encounter competing ideas about writing
Arts (Hons) in English and History you Level 8
and literature, within different historical
need to complete the twelve modules
and national frameworks.
in these two subjects as detailed in the Delivery Mode
table below. Students may choose to exit Part-time/online
Career Prospects
with a Diploma in English and History
on completion of eight modules if they The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English
do not wish to progress to the degree and History degree programme
qualification. Each module is awarded facilitates those interested in pursuing
15 European Credit Transfer System any kind of work that requires critical
(ECTS) credit points. These points are thinking skills, high quality written
accumulated towards the award of expression, and transferable skills such
your degree. 180 ECTS credit points are as organisation and time-management.
required for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) All these skills and abilities are highly
and 120 ECTS credit points are required valued by employers. Many people also
for the Diploma in English and History. enter their studies with the ambition of
becoming a post-primary teacher.
History
The History subject stream equips Further information
students with a wide range of skills and
Programme Provider
techniques upon which historical research
DCU Open Education
and writings are based. Students will
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engage in the critical examination of
historians’ works, and the evaluation of
Programme Contact
primary sources, and will acquire the
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conceptual tools with which our view of
the past is shaped. The modules provide
Fees
perspectives on major themes in Irish
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and cultural history from the close of the
Middle Ages to the 20th century.
History Literature
His 1 History Foundation Lit 1 Literature Foundation
His 2 Europe and a Wider World Lit 2 Literatures of the 20th Century
His 3 Land, Politics and Society in Ireland 1790-1922 Lit 3 Literaturesof the 17th and 18th Centuries
His 4 Politics, Culture and Society in Independent Ireland 1916-2010 Lit 4 The Renaissance
His 5 Women in Irish and European Society 1789-1922 Lit 5 Literatures of the 19th Century: Romanticism to Victorianism
His 6 Researching Local History: People, Place and Time Lit 6 Literatures of the Late 20th Century
15BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY)
Undergraduate
This programme is designed to develop
students’ knowledge, skills and competencies
in Psychology, and is therefore tailored to suit
anyone who wishes to study Psychology at
undergraduate level; whether for personal
or professional reasons. The programme is
accredited by the Psychological Society of
Ireland (PSI).
You may have: a general interest in
studying behaviour, thoughts, feelings,
motivations etc.; a specific interest in one
area of Psychology, for example Social
Psychology or Psychological Counselling,
or; a specific interest in one of the fields
in which psychological knowledge, skills
and competencies can be applied, such as
education or health.
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DC345
Entry Method
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Understanding the Course Sociology:
— SC200 - Sociology of the Lifecourse
The DCU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Duration
— SOC3A - Power, Social Order, Crime,
(Psychology Major) is a Level 8 (on the Minimum 4 years,
Deviance, Work and Employment
National Framework of Qualifications) Maximum 8
— SOC4 - Social Inequality and
honours degree programme, which
Intergroup Relations
provides students with a focused, tailored NFQ
programme of education in Psychology. Level 8
Philosophy:
The programme is accredited by the
— PH200 - What can I know:
Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Delivery Mode
the philosophy of knowledge
which ensures that the progamme meets Part-time/online
— PHIL3 - Philosophy of Values:
the highest standards for undergraduate,
Ethics and Asthetics
pre-professional education and training
— PH220 - Philosophy of Education:
in Psychology.
Teaching, Pedagogy and Practice
Course Structure To complete the Bachelor of Arts
(Hons) in Humanities (Psychology
On this programme you will study nine
Major) a student needs to successfully
Psychology modules, which cover the
complete the twelve modules from
core areas of Psychology. As part of
these two subjects. Students may choose
this programme you will also have
to exit with a Diploma in Humanities
the opportunity to complete, under
(Psychology Major) on successful
supervision, an independent research
completion of eight modules, if they do
project in Psychology. In addition to the
not wish to progress to the full degree
Psychology modules, you will study three
qualification. It should be noted that
Sociology or three Philosophy modules
this Diploma is not a route to graduate
that will complement your studies in
membership of the Psychological Society
Psychology. The choice of Sociology or
of Ireland, and therefore, it is not a route
Philosophy must be made in a student’s
into the field of Psychology. Each module
first year of study. Once the student has
is awarded 15 European Credit Transfer
completed the foundation level module
System (ECTS) credit points. These
in either subject area, the choice of two
points are accumulated towards your
from the following can then be made for
award of degree. 180 ECTS credit points
that subject:
are required for the Bachelor of Arts
(Hons) and 120 ECTS credit points are
required for the Diploma. 17BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY)
Undergraduate
Career Prospects Further information
The knowledge, skills and competencies Programme Provider
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on completing this programme, will
allow them to work in junior researcher Programme Chair
positions. Graduates from the Bachelor Dr James Brunton
of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology james.brunton@dcu.ie
Major) programme who intend to qualify
as professional Psychologists will need Fees
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from the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in
Humanities (Psychology Major) will be
able to go on to postgraduate study,
and careers, in a number of Psychology’s
subdisciplines and related fields.
Graduates may proceed to either a
taught masters or doctoral programmes
in a specific sub-discipline of Psychology,
or a Psychology masters or doctorate by
research, where they conduct a research
project, under supervision, in their area
of interest.
Foundation PY100: PY110:
Psychology Exploring Sociology or
Foundation Psychological Research Philosophy Elective
Intermediate PY200: PY210:
Social and Developmental Sociology or
Organisational and Educational Philosophy Elective
Psychology Psychology
Intermediate PY220: PY230:
Quantitative Cognitive Sociology or
and Qualitative Psychology and Philosophy Elective
Research in Biopsychology
Psychology
Advanced
PY300: PY310: PY320:
Individual Abnormal Advanced Research
Differences Psychology and Differences
Psychological Counselling
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18Having completed an MBA previously by distance
learning, I knew this was a medium that would facilitate
my work-life balance with my love of learning. As a
mother of two teenagers and working part-time, online
distance learning allowed me to work the programme in
around my busy schedule. Being able to split the modules
over the years was a major bonus. In the years where we
were an exam house, I cut back to one or two modules,
other years when home life was less about teenage
angst, I could take on a larger workload.
This is a programme that requires discipline and
commitment, however, I was rewarded in that I developed
a new set of skills in drafting, analysis, presentation
and delivery, as well as mastering new forms of media
communication for group projects and discussion
forums. While getting an honours degree was the
desired outcome, the sense of personal achievement and
development of self-worth were the real rewards.
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19Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM)
Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Arts Single Module
(BASM) allows students to undertake
study at university degree level for
personal enjoyment or for continual
professional development purposes
without having to commit to study
towards a degree.
Teachers who wish to up-skill and
become registered with the Teaching
Council may use the BASM programme
in order to accomplish this goal.
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20Course Code
DC342
Entry Method
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Understanding the Course Career Prospects
Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM) The studying of individual modules will Duration
students study a small number of develop skills such as critical thinking, Module Dependent
modules at degree level (level 8 on the high quality written expression, and
National Framework of Qualifications) transferable skills such as organisation NFQ
for personal enjoyment or continual and time-management. The knowledge, Level 8
professional development without abilities and skills you will develop are (Please note that BASM
students do not receive
having to commit to study towards a highly valued by employers and will also an exit award)
degree or diploma. Of specific interest be useful and valuable to you should
to BASM students who are post-primary you undertake any further study. Many Delivery Mode
teachers is that the History, Literature, Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM) Part-time/online
Philosophy and Sociology modules meet students are existing teaching staff
the Teaching Council of Ireland criteria who enhance their teaching prospects
for general registration in relation by adding another subject to their
to the teaching of History (History), repertoire.
English (Literature) CSPE (Sociology)
Environmental and Social Studies (ESS) Further information
(History); and Politics and Society
Programme Provider
(History or Philosophy, Sociology).
DCU Open Education
Teachers who wish to up-skill and become
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registered in one of these subject areas
may use the BASM programme in order
Programme Contact
to accomplish this goal.
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21BSc in Information Technology (IT)
Undergraduate
The programme should be of particular
relevance if you are working or aspiring to work
in the dynamic IT/Software industry, especially
if you have no third-level IT qualification or
have an IT qualification lower than an honours
degree. This programme provides students
with critical insight into the application of
Information Technology to the processes of
management, innovation and administration
within a range of organisations.
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22Course Code
DC343
Entry Method
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Understanding the Course Credit for Prior Learning
This BSc in Information Technology is a If you have been in higher education Duration
level 8 honours degree awarded by DCU. before you may be able to get credit for Minimum 2 years
The course is delivered primarily online, courses you have successfully completed. (Direct entry)
augmented with some face to face It is essential to hold at least 120 ECTS 4 years
attendance. Modules at Level 1 and Level credits at level 7 in order to be eligible (non-direct entry)
2 are worth 15 European Credit Transfer for Direct Entry which allows candidates Maximum
System (ECTS) credits each. Degree level to complete the degree in two years. 8 years
modules are worth 20 ECTS credits each. For more information contact:
ict.openeducation@dcu.ie NFQ
Technology and Online Skills required Level 8
Course Structure
Your learning experience as a DCU
Delivery Mode
Connected student is enhanced through The programme consists of an integrated
Part-time/online
the use of rich digital media. You can find series of modular courses outlined in the
detailed information on the necessary table below.
equipment and skills required for
DCU Connected students at: Students must successfully complete
dcu.ie/connected/technology-skills- fourteen (14) modules, equating to
requirements 240 ECTS credits, to be eligible for the
award of a degree. Students may choose
Mathematics - Recommendation to exit with the award of a Diploma on
completion of the eight (8) modules at
It is recommended that applicants have
Level 1 and Level 2, equating to 120
successfully studied mathematics at
ECTS credits.
Leaving Certificate level. For those of
you who have not studied Maths in a
long time, we recommend you review
the content in our Preparatory Maths
Module, available online after you
have registered.
BSc in Information Technology
Level 1 C1 CT1 HS1 MS001
IT and Web Technology Principles of Exploring Interaction Mathematical and
Fundamentals Communications, Design Statistical Methods
Devices and Network2
C2 CT2 HS2 MS002
Level 2 Object Oriented Communication Device User Experience Design Management Science
Programming with Java Theory and Design and Business Modelling
Degree Level
CB CA SDA CTA HSA MS00B
Software Database Mobile Modern Data Researching Entrepreneurship
Engineering Theory and Application Communications and Interactions with and Innovation
Methodologies Practice Development Networks Technology
23BSc in Information Technology (IT)
Undergraduate
Career Prospects Additionally, you will develop many
transversal skills such as critical thinking,
You will graduate from this programme
time-management, communication,
with a unique mix of skills in computing
collaboration, evaluation, and of course
and business.
digital skills. All these skills are highly
valued by employers.
Graduate roles include:
— Software Developer
— Mobile App Developer Further information
— Embedded Systems Developer
Programme Provider
— Front End Developer
DCU Open Education
— Cloud Developer
dcu.ie/connected
— DevOps Engineer
— IT Project Manager
Programme Chair
— Technical Writer
Dr Lorraine Delaney
— Software Support Specialist
lorraine.delaney@dcu.ie
— Software Tester
Fees
In addition to traditional ICT career
More information at:
paths, graduates of this programme will
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have the skills to pursue innovation and
entrepreneurship by starting their
own ICT-enabled businesses.
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24For me, this was a second chance to “get education
right”. When I was younger I finished secondary school
and went straight into life as a full time athlete. Life
was good and I never gave the years after athletics a
second thought. An injury stopped everything, when
I saw the opportunity to study at DCU I had to take it
and it is a decision that I will never regret. Employability
and a higher salary are the main reasons to pursue a
degree and getting one from an Irish University greatly
improves your chances in both of those areas. On a
practical level, having a university degree means more
job openings, more chances at promotions and more
flexibility in terms of which jobs to take and keep.
In relation to choosing an online or distance learning
mode of study, the benefits for me were immense.
The online learning environment was also of great help.
All students ask any questions they may have in relation
to course work, assignments, tutorials etc. in an open
forum. It created a community feel and even though you
may rarely meet some of your fellow students, you still
felt part of the DCU community.
Sean McAteer
BSc in Information Technology, 2018
Freelance Programmer
25BSc in Management of Information Technology/
Information Systems (IT/IS)
Undergraduate
The programme should be of particular relevance
to those working or aspiring to work in the
Management of IT/IS, especially those with no
third-level qualification or with a sub-honours
degree qualification. The programme is designed
particularly for those interested in the management
of Information Technology and Information
systems and/or using IT to promote enterprise or
institutional development and renewal. The course
should also be of interest to those attracted to
a career in industrial training and/or teaching
positions in IT. The programme equips students with
competence in the Management of Information
Technology/ Information Systems with a critical
appreciation of its potential application to the
processes of innovation.
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26Understanding the Course Course Structure Course Code
DC344
This BSc in Management of Information The programme consists of an integrated
Technology and Information Systems series of modular courses outlined
Entry Method
is a level 8 honours degree awarded by in the table below. Students must
dcuie.
DCU. The course is delivered primarily successfully complete fourteen (14)
elluciancrmrecruit.
online, augmented with some face to modules, equating to 240 ECTS credits,
com/Apply
face attendance. Modules at Level 1 and to be eligible for the award of a degree.
Level 2 are worth 15 European Credit Students may choose to exit with the
Duration
Transfer System (ECTS) credits each. award of a Diploma on completion of the
Minimum 2 years
Degree level modules are worth 20 ECTS eight (8) modules at Level 1 and Level 2,
(Direct entry)
credits each. equating to 120 ECTS credits.
4 years
(non-direct entry)
Technology and Online Skills Credit for Prior Learning
Maximum
Requirements
If you have been in higher education 8 years
Your learning experience as a DCU before you may be able to get credit for
Connected student is enhanced through courses you have successfully completed. NFQ
the use of rich digital media. You can find It is essential to hold at least 120 ECTS Level 8
detailed information on the necessary credits at level 7 in order to be eligible
equipment and skills required for DCU for Direct Entry, which allows candidates Delivery Mode
Connected students at: to complete the degree in two years. Part-time/online
dcu.ie/connected/technology-skills- For more information contact:
requirements ict.openeducation@dcu.ie
Career Prospects Further information
Mathematics - Recommendation
You will graduate from this programme Programme Provider
It is recommended that applicants have
with a unique mix of skills in computing DCU Open Education
successfully studied mathematics at
and business. Additionally, you will dcu.ie/connected
Leaving Certificate level. For those of
develop many transversal skills such as
you who have not studied Maths in a
critical thinking, time-management, Programme Chair
long time, we recommend you review
communication, collaboration, Dr Lorraine Delaney
the content in our Preparatory Maths
evaluation, and of course digital skills. All lorraine.delaney@dcu.ie
Module, available online after you
these skills are highly valued by employers.
have registered.
In addition to traditional ICT career Fees
paths, graduates of this programme will More information at:
have the skills to pursue innovation and dcu.ie/connected
entrepreneurship by starting their own
ICT-enabled businesses.
BSc in Information Technology
Computing (C) Human Science (HS) Management Communications
Science (MS) Technology (CT)
Level 1 C1 HS1 MS001 CT1
IT and Web Technology Exploring Interaction Mathematical and Principles of
Fundamentals Design Statistical Methods Communications,
Devices and Network2
Level 2 C2 HS2 MS002 MN2
Object Oriented User Experience Design Management Science Business
Programming with Java and Business Modelling Information Systems
Degree CA CB HSA MS00B MNA MSA
Level Database Software Researching Interactions Entrepreneurship Managing IT Managing
Theory Engineering with Technology and Innovation for Business the Digital
and Methodologies Success Landscape
Practice
27Certificate in Peer Support Working in Mental Health
Undergraduate
This course is for people who would like to be Peer
Support Workers or Family Peer Support Workers in
the area of mental health. This course will help you
develop your knowledge and skills in order to develop
your practice as peer support workers in mental health
inpatient and community settings.
The programme is aimed at Peer Support Workers.
In addition to improving your knowledge and
competence in working and developing practice in this
area, you’ll enhance your professional profile. You’ll
broaden your career horizons, to include the areas of:
— Peer Advocacy
— Peer Education
— Healthcare
— Recovery
Find out more — dcu.ie/connected
28Course Code
DC762
Entry Method
dcuie.
elluciancrmrecruit.
com/Apply
Framework of course Potential students will be interviewed
prior to commencement of the
This is the only accredited award Duration
programme. This process will provide an
programme in Ireland in Peer Support Part-time, 1 year
opportunity for DCU staff to review the
Working and it is the established
educational academic entry point of the
standard for Peer Support Workers NFQ
student and apply RPL guidelines.
employed by the HSE. Innovative Level 8
In addition to ‘expertise by experience’
teaching methodologies place students’
and ‘family supporter experience’ there
learning styles, and needs at the core of Delivery Mode
are a number of entry criteria:
teaching and learning activity. Blended
— Evidence of critical thinking, literacy,
Course assessments involve critical
communication/writing skills at level
thinking, reflection and are based
5 NFQ. This can be in the form of
on practice, assignments are
formal qualifications (e.g. Leaving
transformatory and are personally
Certificate) or the equivalent
applicable to the students’ workplace.
— Where applicants do not have formal
level 5 NFQ qualifications they will be
How is the course taught
assessed through Recognition of Prior
The Certificate consists of three modules Learning (RPL)
delivered on a part-time basis over
two semesters. The course involves If you have any questions when applying
attendance in two-day blocks every two for this course please contact Martha
weeks during the semester (16 in total) Griffin for information and guidance.
and ten days on-line work through loop.
For more information see: dcu.ie/DC762
Entry Requirements
Further Information
Peer Support Workers will have a
Course Provider
previous history of mental health
Faculty of Science and Health
problems and be in recovery or
T: +353 (0) 1 700 5947
recovered. Family Peer Support Workers
will have experience of supporting
someone with mental health problems.
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Postgraduate
Programmes
31Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management
of Internet Enterprise Systems (MSISA)
Postgraduate
The online programme in Management of
Internet Enterprise Systems develops learner’s
knowledge and skills in the areas of Cloud
Computing and Social Networking, so that
they can manage and apply key IS strategies
to organisations. This course will benefit those
working or aspiring to work as a manager
dealing with networks, including social
networks and Internet systems, and to those
who are self-employed in this field.
Find out more — dcu.ie/connected
32Understanding the Course Master’s Degree: Course Code
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules DC911
The MSc in the Management of Internet
and Dissertation Module September intake
Enterprise Systems programme is an
(30 ECTS credits) DC916
intellectually rigorous and innovative
January intake
programme that integrates established
Graduate Diploma:
knowledge on the development and
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules Entry Method
management of enterprise systems with
dcuie.
the critical study of the architecture of
Graduate Certificate: elluciancrmrecruit.
internet systems technologies in terms
— 2 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules com/Apply
of concepts, protocols and technologies,
hardware, software, security strategies
Duration
as well as HCI principles, E-Commerce Career Prospects
2 years
systems and disruptive technologies.
This programme will develop your
intellectual and practical skills as a NFQ
The programme involves research led,
talented and well-rounded executive, Level 9
practice relevant teaching. Our learning
with the ability to thrive and innovate and
approach places emphasis on theory
deal successfully with the challenges in Delivery Mode
and critical discussion of academic
today’s fast moving technological world. Part-time/online
literature from a range of scientific fields.
We include theories for understanding
With a strong foundation of knowledge in
the processes of enterprise systems
enterprise systems and the management
and digital transformation and case
of digital initiatives, plus practical skills
studies for illustrating issues in particular
developed with case studies, you will
instances of enterprise systems
graduate with a unique and well-rounded
management and digital
portfolio of skills and knowledge to set
transformation practice.
you apart in the job market.
Course Structure
This programme will enhance your
Year 1 Normal ECTS
practical and professional skills, as well as
(30 Credits) Timeframe Credits communication and presentation skills,
and team working. You will also have the
Project and Sept-Jan 15
Change
opportunity to experience collaboration
Management with classmates from different cultural
backgrounds.
Sustainable Jan-May 15
Business
Graduates of this programme are
Year 2 Normal ECTS
currently employed in both public and
(60 Credits) Timeframe Credits
private sectors in organisations that seek
Internet Sept-Jan 15 to use enterprise systems to achieve and
Enterprise
sustain competitive advantage.
Systems
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Further information
Evaluation
Programme Provider
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30 DCU Open Education
dcu.ie/connected/postgraduate-courses
Please note this Course Structure is for those
Programme Chair
beginning their studies in the September intake.
For more information on the January intake Nuala Lonergan
Course Structure, please head to our website. nuala.lonergan@dcu.ie
33Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management
of Information Systems Strategy (MISS)
Postgraduate
The programme will be of particular
relevance to students with competencies in
Information Systems and those working or
aspiring to work as a manager in Information
Technologies (IS/IT). You will gain the skills
and knowledge in information systems
and technologies which will enable you to
manage more confidently in an environment
where information systems both drive
and serve business, to align Information
Strategy with the overall business strategy
and to contribute meaningfully to ongoing
Information Strategy development in the
public and private sectors and those who
are self-employed in this field.
Find out more — dcu.ie/connected
34Understanding the Course Master’s Degree: Course Code
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules DC912
The MSc in the Management of
and Dissertation Module September intake
Information Systems Strategy
(30 ECTS credits) DC915
programme is an intellectually rigorous
January intake
and innovative programme that
Graduate Diploma:
integrates established knowledge on
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules Entry Method
the development and management
dcuie.
of information system strategy with
Graduate Certificate: elluciancrmrecruit.
the critical study of the theory and
— 2 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules com/Apply
frameworks of information systems
including technology infrastructure, the
Career Prospects Duration
evolving role of IT, technology literacy,
2 years
the digital economy, strategic technology This programme will provide you with a
management, governance, outsourcing, range of competencies in Information
NFQ
planning, acquisition, investment, and Systems and Technologies together
Level 9
risk assessment. with the theoretical framework which
will support, enhance and develop your
Delivery Mode
The programme involves research led, existing practical knowledge. It will
Part-time/online
practice relevant teaching. Our learning enable you to manage confidently and
approach places emphasis on theory and strategically in an environment where
critical discussion of academic literature information systems both drive and
from a range of scientific fields. We serve business.
include theories for understanding the
processes of information system strategy Furthermore, this degree will add long-
and digital transformation and case term value to your career as high level
studies for illustrating issues in particular academic qualifications are becoming
instances of information system strategy increasingly important to organisations’
and digital transformation practice. recruitment and promotion policies.
Graduates of this programme
Course Structure are currently both self-employed
and employed in a wide range of
Year 1 Normal ECTS organisations in both the public and
(30 Credits) Timeframe Credits private sectors.
Project and Sept-Jan 15
Change Further information
Management
Programme Provider
Sustainable Jan-May 15
DCU Open Education
Business
dcu.ie/connected/postgraduate-courses
Year 2 Normal ECTS
(60 Credits) Timeframe Credits
Programme Chair
Information Sept-Jan 15 Nuala Lonergan
Enterprise nuala.lonergan@dcu.ie
Systems Strategy
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Evaluation
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
Please note this Course Structure is for those
beginning their studies in the September intake.
For more information on the January intake
Course Structure, please head to our website.
35Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management
for Sustainable Development (MSD)
Postgraduate
The programme will be of particular relevance to
those working or aspiring to work as environmental/
sustainable development managers in a business,
industry or service in both the public and private sectors
and is particularly suited to those who wish to develop
and implement best practice and sustainable strategies
in both the public and private sectors.
The programme is designed for professionals pursuing
management careers focused on environment, society
and economy and will be of particular relevance to
those working or aspiring to work as environmental/
sustainable development managers in the public,
private or voluntary sectors. The programme provides
students with the skills to develop and implement best
practice and sustainable strategies in the workplace.
Find out more — dcu.ie/connected
36Understanding the Course Master’s Degree: Course Code
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules DC913
The overarching aim of the course is to
and Dissertation Module September intake
provide a programme for those
(30 ECTS credits) DC914
who wish to develop their professional
January intake
skills from a sustainable management
Graduate Diploma:
perspective through part-time study
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules Entry Method
and at a distance. This programme
dcuie.
is designed to be accessible anytime,
Graduate Certificate: elluciancrmrecruit.
anywhere, with students joining our online
— 2 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules com/Apply
community and engaging in self-directed
learning This programme provides
Career Prospects Duration
students with an understanding of the
2 years
theoretical, practical and legal aspects of The blend of skills developed in this
modern environmental practices. It seeks programme ensures graduates are
NFQ
to develop in students an understanding suitable for any role in which Sustainable
Level 9
of the key management functions Development is important, which today is
required in business,including strategic almost every sector of the economy. As a
Delivery Mode
management, project management graduate of this programme you will
Part-time/online
and risk assessment. The programme have a thorough understanding of best
addresses all UN Sustainable practice in the rapidly growing area of
Development Goals with a specific Sustainable Development and will have
focus on goals 6, 7 ,9 ,12 and 13. the knowledge and skills to develop and
implement best practice and sustainable
On completion, students will be able to strategies in both the public, private
carry out research on a range of focused and voluntary sectors. This degree will
topics, involving data collection, critical add long-term value to your career,
analysis, interpretation and to present regardless of your existing role.
them in a report format. The programme’s
main philosophy is that for business to be Further information
sustainable in the long-term, a successful
Programme Provider
manager must effectively manage the
DCU Open Education
whole of the business’ resources, including
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environmental, economic and social
resources, from a sustainable, global
Programme Chair
perspective.
Nuala Lonergan
nuala.lonergan@dcu.ie
Course Structure
Year 1 Normal ECTS
(30 Credits) Timeframe Credits
Project and Sept-Jan 15
Change
Management
Sustainable Jan-May 15
Business
Year 2 Normal ECTS
(60 Credits) Timeframe Credits
Sustainable Sept-Jan 15
Development
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Evaluation
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
Please note this Course Structure is for those
beginning their studies in the September intake.
For more information on the January intake
Course Structure, please head to our website.
37Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management
of Clean Technologies (MCT)
Postgraduate
The Management of Clean Technologies online programme
will enable learners to apply their engineering or technical
background to grow into senior managerial roles in the Clean
Technology sector.
Industries are looking to respond to the challenges faced by
the need to reduce greenhouse gases drastically over the
coming decades. Understanding the technologies that can
play a role in decarbonising the energy sector, reduce waste
and maintain the quality of our water environment and land,
is an important skills growth area.
The programme’s main philosophy is that for a business to be
successful and competitive in the long-term, the whole of the
business’ resources, including environmental, economic and
social resources, must be managed from a perspective that
integrates the growing importance of Clean Technologies
and the contribution they have to make to economic
competitiveness.
The programme is designed to give graduates the technical
skills to contribute to a low carbon economy through the
identification and use of best available technologies and
help make businesses more sustainable and competitive.
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38Course Code
DC918
September intake
DC919
January intake
Entry Method
Understanding the Course Master’s Degree:
dcuie.
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules
The overarching aim of the MSc in elluciancrmrecruit.
and Dissertation Module
Management of Clean Technologies is com/Apply
(30 ECTS credits)
to provide a programme for graduates
who wish to develop professional and Duration
Graduate Diploma:
managerial competencies in the Clean 2 years
— 4 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules
Technology sector. This programme
is primarily aimed at those with an NFQ
Graduate Certificate:
engineering or technical background. Level 9
— 2 x 15 ECTS Credit Modules
It should be noted that the programme
has a strong strong technical emphasis Delivery Mode
Career Prospects
and aims to give graduates the technical Part-time/online
and investigative skills to effectively The blend of skills developed in this
implement technology change that programme ensures graduates are
reduces environmental impacts and suitable for any role in which the
improves the long term sustainability management of clean technologies is
of an organisation. important. It covers the environmental
issues surrounding industrial processes,
Course Structure including the frameworks, the
decarbonisation of energy, managing
Year 1 Normal ECTS
water and waste more effectively and
(30 Credits) Timeframe Credits
reducing emissions to air / water / land.
Project and Sept-Jan 15
Change
Graduates from this programme
Management
will have the knowledge and skills to
Sustainable Jan-May 15
minimise pollution and resource usage
Business
in a manufacturing organisation. As
Year 2 Normal ECTS Clean Technologies become increasingly
(60 Credits) Timeframe Credits
important to all sectors of the economy,
Clean Sept-Jan 15 this degree will add long-term value
Technologies to your career, regardless of your
Evidence Based Jan-May 15 existing role.
Evaluation
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30 Further information
Programme Provider
Please note this Course Structure is for those DCU Open Education
beginning their studies in the September intake. dcu.ie/connected/postgraduate-courses
For more information on the January intake
Course Structure, please head to our website.
Programme Chair
Nuala Lonergan
nuala.lonergan@dcu.ie
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