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Welcome Dublin Business School (DBS) specialises in the provision of career focused business and law education as well as the delivery of contemporary programmes in the areas of arts, marketing, social science, humanities and psychology. Visit our website: www.dbs.ie
Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 1
Contents
Why Choose DBS? 2 BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance 52
Application Information – BA (Hons) in Marketing 54
Entry Requirements and Next Steps 3 BA (Hons) in Marketing
Entry Requirements Summary Table 6 (Digital Media and Cloud Computing Stream) 56
Career Services 8 BA (Hons) in Marketing
Recent News 10 (Digital Media Stream) 56
Student Services 12 BA (Hons) in Marketing
(Event Management Stream) 57
International Student Services 14
International Partnerships 16 BSc (Hons) in Computing 58
Library and Information Services – BSc (Hons) in Computing
Supporting our students 19 (Cloud Computing) 59
Information Technology 20 BSc (Hons) in Computing
(Data Analytics and Big Data) 60
BSc (Hons) in Computing
School of Arts (Software Development) 60
BA in Social Studies 23 BSc (Hons) in Computing
(Web and Mobile Computing) 60
BA (Hons) in Social Science 25
Bachelor of Business 61
BA (Hons) in Psychology (PSI accredited) 27
Bachelor of Business in Accounting 62
BA (Hons) in Film 29
Bachelor of Business in Marketing 64
BA (Hons) in Applied Social Care 31
Bachelor of Business in Information Technology 66
BA in Film and Media 33
Higher Certificate in Business 68
BA in Applied Social Care 34
Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting 69
Higher Certificate in Arts 36
Higher Certificate in Business in Marketing 71
Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering
and Music Production 38
BA (Hons) in Audio Production School of Law
& Music Project Management 40
Bachelor of Law (Hons) LL.B 75
BA in Legal Studies 78
School of Business Higher Certificate in Legal Studies 81
BA (Hons) in Business 43 Higher Certificate in Legal and Business Studies 83
BA (Hons) in Business (HRM Stream) 45
BA (Hons) in Business (Law Stream) 45 Come Visit us 85
BA (Hons) in Business (Psychology Stream) 46
BA (Hons) in Business
(Information Systems Stream) 46
BA (Hons) in Business
(Cloud Computing Stream) 47
BA (Hons) in Business (Management Stream) 48
BA (Hons) in Business
(Project Management Stream) 48
BA (Hons) in Financial Services 502 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Why Choose DBS?
Wide Course Offering Recognition by Career-Focused Education
DBS is Ireland’s largest independent Professional Bodies A degree from DBS will set you up for
third level college, with over 9,000 DBS has professional accreditation your future career. In addition to the high
students and an ability to deliver over and recognition attached to level academic and practical knowledge
100 accredited courses in the areas of programmes from global bodies such as and experience students will receive from
Business, Arts, Law, Psychology and the Association of Chartered Certified our faculty, students can also avail of work
Computing. In addition to the wide range Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered experience and internships (supported by
of Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) Institute of Management Accounting the DBS Careers Service) enabling you to
courses available, there are opportunities (CIMA) and from national organisations obtain real world experience throughout
to progress from Higher Certificate (Level such as the Psychological Society of your course of study and be equipped
6) to Ordinary Bachelor Degree (Level 7) Ireland (PSI), the Law Society and the with a competitive advantage on
and from Ordinary Bachelor Degree to Honorable Society of Kings’ Inns for graduation. All programmes are
Honours Bachelor Degree. Solicitor and Barrister training. DBS was developed in collaboration with industry
the first private college to be awarded which allows subject offerings to reflect
PSI recognition on its Psychology degree opportunities emerging in cutting edge
and now also offers a conversion- industries such as film, digital media and
style Postgraduate Higher Diploma in cloud computing.
Psychology which is also PSI accredited.
Dedicated Student
Global Student Success Services Department
Accreditation
Thousands of professional accountancy As students are the primary focus of
All DBS courses through the CAO are students have passed their exams with the College it is only appropriate that
awarded by Quality and Qualifications DBS over the past 44 years with they should have their own department.
Ireland (QQI) which fits into the National over 1,000 achieving worldwide and The Student Services Department
Framework of Qualification (NFQ) which national prizes and placings in the caters exclusively for our students’
was designed to create a single, easily global examinations of ACCA and CIMA. needs. One of the department’s main
understood qualifications system for all roles is the facilitation of personal and
levels of education and training in Ireland. academic development. In DBS academia
City Centre Location is integrated with a stimulating social
A mere two minute walk from St. scene and students participate annually
Stephens Green, the Luas and all main in events such as Freshers’ Week, Rag
bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart of Week as well as a wide range of clubs
Dublin city. Our educational sites in the and societies.
prime city centre locations of Aungier
Street, South Great George’s Street
and Balfe Street are all within a few
minutes walking distance of each other
and provide students with access to all
of the infrastructure capabilities of a
vibrant modern city.
AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
There are four classes of award in the National Framework of Qualifications:
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) makes awards in further and
AWARDING BODIES
higher education and training
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AWARDSMajorIN THE
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in the outer rings, are the
SEC - State Examinations Commission (Department of Education and Skills) Special Purpose are for relatively narrow or principal class
purpose-specifi of awards made at a level
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Minor Awards: are for partial completion of the outcomes for a Major Award
Institutes of Technology
Supplemental Awards: are for learning that is additional to a Major Award
Universities
Special Purpose Awards: are for relatively narrow or purpose-specific achievement
For further Information consult: www.nfq.ie www.QQI.ie ©QQI 2014
For further Information consult: www.nfq.ie www.QQI.ie ©QQI 2014Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 3
Additional Information
Entry Requirements and Next Steps
CAO Applicants graduate is eligible to apply for a place
on final year of an ordinary degree or
Leaving Certificate, FETAC, A-Level and
second year of an honours degree in a
all students completing school leaving
cognate discipline – these guidelines
exams are generally required to apply
also apply to FETAC Level 6 and HND
through the CAO where a CAO code
graduates. Ordinary degree graduates
is provided. Where a CAO code is not
are eligible to apply for final year entry to
provided students may apply directly to
an honours degree in a cognate discipline. “I’m really enjoying the BA
the college.
If you have started or completed a third in Legal Studies in DBS and I
level qualification already (Level 6 or plan to stay another year to
Mature Applicants above) you may be eligible for advanced complete the LLB Bachelor
Students who are applying to entry and you can contact the Admissions of Laws (Hons).”
programmes as mature applicants Office for more information.
will be required to be over the age of Louise Ordinaire, BA in Legal
Studies and DBS Law Society Member
23 on 1st January in the year of entry. Students with Disabilities
Mature students may apply through the
DBS welcomes applicants with
CAO or directly to the college. They are
disabilities, and is keen to ensure
not required to do both. Mature students who have applied through the CAO
that all students experience equality
are assessed on basis of age, educational should ensure that they have submitted
of opportunity in reaching their
standard and work experience to date. the relevant supplementary information
educational potential. Any applicant
form in addition to the application.
with special needs should contact
Transfer Applicants the College well in advance of course
Direct applicants will also be required to
complete a similar form if they disclose
We welcome applications from transfer commencement to assess if their needs
a disability on their application forms.
students and process a large number can be addressed. At examination time,
every year. Transfer applicants are candidates with special educational
required to submit a completed requirements should apply to the Exams
application form along with a complete Office for provision of facilities which
set of academic transcripts in order to best enable them to demonstrate
have the transfer request processed. their knowledge of the subject being
Generally speaking, a Higher Certificate examined. Students with disabilities4 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Entry Requirements Applicant Checklist
and Next Step
□ Normal CAO Application closes
□ CAO Late Application open
□ CAO Online Change of Mind
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FETAC Applicants
open
Minimum entry requirements for
Honours Bachelor Degrees graduates of FETAC awards is a full □ CAO Change of Mind closes
(Level 8) FETAC award at Level 5 on the NFQ
□ Leaving Certificate starts
and which includes a Distinction
Leaving Certificate
grade in at least three modules. A □ Leaving Certificate Results
Under the new Common Points Scale, full FETAC award normally consists
which was introduced in 2017, applicants of eight modules. A record of □ First Round Offers
must obtain a minimum of 2H5’s and 4 O6/ achievement/component certificate
H7, including a language. Some degree □ Second Round Offers
does not meet minimum entry
programmes will also require a minimum standards. FETAC Level 5 awards □ Registration Week
of O6/H7 in Maths. Please see individual will be accepted in any discipline.
course entry requirements for further Further details can be obtained □ Terms starts
details. from the Admissions Office.
□ Fresher’s Week
A-Levels/GCSE
Applicants must obtain a minimum of four
Ordinary Bachelor Degrees
GCSE passes at grade C or higher plus (Level 7)/Higher Certificate
(Level 6) Points Calculation
two A-level passes at grade C or higher.
Selection of CAO applicants will be made
Some programmes will require Maths and Leaving Certificate on the basis of points. Your points will be
English or another language (or both).
Leaving Certificate Applicants must calculated by adding together the points
obtain a minimum of grade O6/H7 in scored in the best of six subjects in a
BTEC
five subjects, including a language. single sitting of the Leaving Certificate.
Students applying for any Honours
Some programmes also require a The results of two sittings at Leaving
Degree programme must have obtained
minimum of a grade O6/H7 in Maths. Certificate (or equivalent examination)
a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma
can be combined for the purposes of
in a cognate area. A-Levels/GCSE meeting the subject requirements for
Applicants must obtain a minimum of minimum entry. DBS currently awards
four GCSE passes at grade C or higher bonus points for Honours maths
plus one A-level pass. Some programmes students. Please note that bonus points
will require Maths and English or another will only apply where Maths is counted
language (or both). as one of the best six subjects for the
applicant.
BTEC
Students applying for any Ordinary
Points Calculation Grid
Degree or Higher Certificate must Applicants can use their link module
have obtained a minimum of a BTEC for points allocation as one of their six
National Diploma in a cognate area. subjects for the purpose of calculating
points and it will therefore count as a
FETAC Applicants passing subject.
“After our lectures have The minimum entry requirement
finished for the day, some for graduates of FETAC awards is a LCVP Link
Modules
of us will go down to the full FETAC award in any discipline.
Distinction 66
library and work on our A full FETAC Level 5 award normally
Merit 46
assignments or study what consists of eight modules. A record of
Pass 28
we have been covering in achievement/component certificate
lectures that week. There does not meet minimum entry standards.
is a lot of reading involved Further details can be obtained from A-Level
in my course but when it’s the Admissions Office. A* 180
such interesting subject A 150
matter I don’t mind a bit.” All applicants presenting other
B 130
qualifications should contact
Emma Flanagan, BA (Hons) the Admissions Office directly to C 100
in Psychology discuss their eligibility criteria. D 65
E 45Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 5
Grades and Common Points Scale
Grade (%) Points Grade (%) Points
H1 (90-100) 100
H2 (806 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Entry Requirements
Summary Table
School of Arts
Application Title Level Entry Requirements Awarding Duration
Procedure of Body
Award
CAO DB510 BA (Hons) in Audio Production 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths and QQI 3 Years
& Music Project Management English or another Language
CAO DB527 BA (Hons) Applied Social Care 8 2H5 + 4 06/H7 to include Maths QQI 4 Years
and English or another language
CAO DB528 BA Applied Social Care 7 506/H7 to include Maths and QQI 3 Years
English or another language
CAO DB534 Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering & 6 506/H7 to include Maths and QQI 2 Years
Music Production English or another language.
CAO DB562 BA (Hons) in Psychology 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB563 Higher Certificate in Arts* 6 5 O6/H7, to include English or another QQI 2 Years
language
CAO DB566 BA (Hons) in Social Science 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB567 BA (Hons) in Film* 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include English QQI 3 Years
or another language
CAO DB575 BA in Social Studies 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths and English or QQI 3 Years
another Language
CAO DB576 BA in Film & Media* 7 5 O6/H7, to include English QQI 3 Years
or another language
School of Business & Law
Application Title Level Entry Requirements Awarding Duration
Procedure of Body
Award
CAO DB500 BSc (Hons) Computing 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths (H7/O5) & QQI 4 years
English or another language
CAO DB501 BSc (Hons) Computing (Cloud Computing) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths (H7/O5) & QQI 4 years
English or another language
CAO DB502 BSc (Hons) Computing (Data Analysis 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths (H7/O5) & QQI 4 years
and Big Data) English or another language
CAO DB503 BSc (Hons) Computing (Software 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths (H7/O5) & QQI 4 years
Development) English or another language
CAO DB504 BSc (Hons) Computing (Web & Mobile 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths (H7/O5) & QQI 4 years
Computing) English or another language
CAO DB512 BA (Hons) in Business 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths & English QQI 3 Years
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School of Business & Law
Application Title Level Entry Requirements Awarding Duration
Procedure of Body
Award
CAO DB513 Higher Certificate In Business 6 5O6/H7, to include Maths & English or QQI 2 Years
another language
CAO DB514 BA (Hons) in Business (Law) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths & English QQI 3 Years
or another language
CAO DB515 BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB516 BA (Hons) in Financial Services 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB517 BA (Hons) in Marketing (Event Management) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB518 BA (Hons) in Marketing (Digital Media) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB521 BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB522 Higher Certificate In Business in Accounting 6 5O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 2 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB524 BA (Hons) in Business (Information Systems) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB525 BA (Hons) in Marketing 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
(Digital Media & Cloud Computing) & English or another language
CAO DB526 BA (Hons) in Business (Cloud Computing) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB531 BA (Hons) in Marketing 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB533 Higher Certificate In Business in Marketing 6 5O6/H7 to include Maths QQI 2 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB568 Bachelor of Laws (Hons)* LL.B 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include English QQI 3 Years
CAO DB569 BA (Hons) in Business (Psychology) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB571 Bachelor of Business Studies 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB572 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB573 Bachelor of Business in Marketing 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
CAO DB574 Bachelor of Business in Information 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
Technology & English or another language
CAO DB580 Higher Certificate in Legal Studies* 6 5 O6/H7, to include English QQI 2 Years
CAO DB581 Higher Certificate in Legal & Business 6 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 2 Years
Studies & English or another language
CAO DB582 BA in Legal Studies* 7 5 O6/H7, to include English QQI 3 Years
CAO DB583 BA in Legal & Business Studies 7 5 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
Direct BA (Hons) in Business (Management) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
Direct BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) 8 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths QQI 3 Years
& English or another language
QQI – Quality and Qualifications Ireland Dublin Business School reserves the right to alter or withdraw any of the
* Please note that Maths is not an entry requirement on these modules or programmes described in this document. While every effort
programmes. has been made to ensure the information contained in this document
is correct, the College is not liable for any errors or omissions. All
programmes are run subject to demand.8 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Career Services
Career Services
Dublin Business School creates graduates
who are able to realise their full potential,
are attractive to employers and are ready
for employment.
Through strong links with employers we
understand what attributes industry are
looking for and we prepare our students
to meet these needs.
The Careers Hub
Careers Services are delivered through
a dedicated team of Careers Coaches
in the DBS Careers Hub. This is a new
approach to providing Careers Advice
and support among Irish third level
Institutions. Through innovations such as Top Skills Employers Seek
specific careers pathways, 24/7 access,
and the use of technology to deliver
workshops and seminars, the team bring 1 2 3 4 5
students and employers together, and Communication Motivation Teamwork Problem Initiative/Ability
to Work Under
are instrumental in our graduates building Skills Solving
Pressure
Skills
successful careers in companies such as
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture
Hubspot, Version 1 and many others.
Careers Hub Check out our dedicated careers website
for more information https://students.
Weekly online and classroom workshops
dbs.ie/dbs-student-services/dbs-
Job advertising and matching careers
with students
‘Like’ DBS on facebook:
One to one student meetings and advice www.facebook.com/
Personal career development weeks
DublinBusinessSchool
Company visits Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/dbscollege
Guest lecture series
Innovation sprints
Share on Instagram:
Internships and placements www.instagram.com/
where applicable dbscollege/
Interview preparation
Find us on Snapchat:
Video interview preparation @DBScollege
Specific International student
Careers Supports.
Alumni talks and workshops
Further study adviceFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 9 “90% of DBS Undergraduates are in employment or further education within 6 months of graduation”* * Source – DBS First Destinations Survey 2018
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Recent News
Guest Lecture Series –
Jameson and Aer Rianta
International
DBS were delighted to host two guest
lectures on campus recently. Michelle
Corbette (Marketing Director at Aer
Rianta International) joined staff and
students to give a presentation and
deliver some real industry insights to our
eager attendees. We also welcomed John
Carroll, Project Director at Jameson, to
the college who gave a fascinating talk
on his transformation of the Jameson
Brand Stories which he is presenting
all over the world.
The Guest Lecture Series is a wonderful
opportunity to connect with industry and
learn directly from leaders in business.
Pendulum Summit
BA (Hons) Marketing with Event
Management students were given
the opportunity to work at one of this
year’s most prominent events, the
Pendulum Summit at the CCD.
DBS Careers Week Fintech Bridge The students got to organise the
The Career Fairs present students DBS hosted the Fintech Ireland & event set-up, manage aspects of the
with a fantastic opportunity to meet Fintech Atlanta, Fintech Bridge event. Pendulum Summit live social media
with employers in person and discuss The founders of both Fintech Ireland for the event, as well as run the event
potential job opportunities as well as and Fintech Atlanta gave an introduction registration and VIP features.
hand out CV’s. Many of our past students to their organisations and the Fintech Speakers at the Pendulum Summit
have secured full-time positions from ecosystems in both communities were included Richard Branson, Jo Malone
attending the fairs in previous years and it discussed. Guests were then given MBE and Paul O’Connell, as well as
remains an integral part of the academic insights from companies who had over 7,000 attendees.
calendar. started in Atlanta and set up offices in
Ireland, as well as Irish companies who
Internationally Streamed had set up their base in Atlanta. Panel
discussions were also held on Brexit and
Live Course Venture Capital funding. The event was
In February 2019 DBS partnered with very well received by all who attended
leading data science training provider the event, both in person and online.
Metis on the college’s first internationally 6 Fintech start-up companies battled
delivered live online course, a machine it out on the night to win the amazing
learning module taught live in Dublin prize of an all-expenses paid trip to a
by Metis’s New York City data science Fintech Company in Atlanta along with
experts. introductions to the Atlanta Fintech
community.Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 11
DBS Basketball DBS Double Intervarsity DBS Soccer Champions –
Intervarsity Champions 2019 Cricket Champions 2019 – Three in a row!
In case you missed it… DBS were Double Champs! The DBS Men’s soccer team won the
crowned 2019 Intervarsity Champions DBS are the Irish Intervarsity Champions 2019 CFAI Challenge Cup Final with a hard
of the Men’s Basketball Division 1. DBS for 2019, making history as the first team fought 1-0 victory over GTI Galway. The
defeated reigning champions NUIG with a to hold both titles simultaneously! A huge Connacht side proved to be challenging
76-68 point victory at the National Indoor congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Club opponents, dominating much of the first
Arena in Blanchardstown. It was a thrilling who remained unbeaten throughout the half, but the Dublin side fought hard to
final for all present, with our intervarsity entire 2019 campaign to win both the secure the lead and keep GTI at bay.
team proudly continuing the DBS legacy Indoor Intervarsity Weekend in Belfast
of outstanding sporting success. This marks Dublin Business School’s third
and the Trevor West Intervarsity Trophy in
consecutive year acquiring competition
UCC too. These victories crowned off an
Well done to the whole team! silverware, having won the Eustace Cup
exceptional year of sporting success.
for the previous two years. A number
Congratulations to everyone involved! of the current squad were involved in
all three cup final victories, showing
the ongoing strength in sports success
throughout our college. Go Champs!12 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Student Services
Welcome to DBS The first 100 days… u Surfing and Water Sports
and College Life! Your first 100 days are critical to adapting u Cycling
The transition from school to third level and thriving in college. In DBS we have u Go-Carting
education is a massive and sometimes developed a programme which, through
physical and on-line resources, allows u Hillwalking
difficult step in everybody’s life. It is a
time of excitement and anticipation, you to fully adapt to college life. This is a u Orienteering
but also of trepidation and anxiety. The cross college collaboration, with Student u Swimming
Student Experience Team is committed Experience, Lecturers, Library, Student
Union and Careers providing the tools u Rock Climbing
to supporting you on this journey and
ensuring that your first year in College is and support to help you at the start of u Table Tennis
a success. Our objective is to ensure you your college journey. A good start is half
u Pool
have an outstanding student experience the work, and we will guide and assist
you through your first 13 weeks in DBS. u Archery
and to promote a DBS community
and culture that is focused on your u Dodgeball
wellbeing and success. Clubs and Societies
We encourage all of our students to
Student Entertainment
Student Welfare get involved with the many and varied The Student Experience Team, in
Clubs and Societies that are on offer. conjunction with our Student Union,
The welfare of our students is of
Besides doing something that you organise a full and varied schedule of
utmost importance in DBS. Our Student
love and enjoy, you will meet new social and cultural events throughout the
Experience Team gives advice and
friends with similar interests and also year. From Freshers week in September,
support to all students of the College.
meet fellow students who may be RAG week, weekly film screenings,
Be it accommodation, financial, visa,
studying on a different programme to cultural excursions and day trips, and
study problems or psychological issues,
yours. Whatever your interests, there the Formal Ball and Awards in May,
the team is here to help. We have close
is a club or society for you! there is something for everyone.
ties with local medical services and can
arrange an appointment at short notice.
We also provide students with a free and Sports Clubs Societies
confidential counselling service where u Special Interest: Psychology, Business,
u Rugby
we will refer a student to a professional
u Basketball u Photography, Film, Law, Computing,
counsellor if required.
u Soccer u Programming, Data
Activities and Events u Athletics u Activity Based: Dance, Pilates, Yoga,
College Life is about much more than u Badminton u Martial Arts, Self Defence
just education. Through our broad range u Music Based: Radio, Music, DJ
u Cricket
of services and activities you will get
to enjoy the full student experience, u Futsal u International and Cultural: African,
which extends beyond the classroom. u Hockey u Malaysian, Irish, Chinese, Indian
The DBS campus is in Dublin city centre,
u Golf u Volunteering and Social: SVP, Simon,
and we use all of the extra-curricular and
recreational opportunities that our unique u Volleyball u Charity, LGBT, Drama, Book Club,
location offers. Coffee
u Equestrian
u Club, Language Exchange
“The lectures are great, given by people who are actively working in
the sector and the facilities are of professional studio standard, which
is what you would expect when hoping to work in this industry and
build a career.”
Michael Conefrey, Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music ProductionFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 13
We will provide an outstanding
student experience and enable
strong academic outcomes.
Social and
Personal
Awareness Social and
Academic
Support Belonging
and Identity Learning
to Learn Peer
Support14 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
International Student Services
Student Experience Team: “The Spirit of Kaplan Team
Award – A Great Place Award” in the Global Kaplan
Awards in November 2018.
Dublin Business School is the natural Visas and Assistance with When applying for a student visa for
choice for international students. We Irish Immigration Authorities Ireland, you must show at the time of
welcome the valuable contribution that your application that you have sufficient
If you have been accepted for admission
you make, academically and socially, to resources to support yourself for the
to DBS we will provide you with guidance
the student experience and learning duration of your studies in Ireland.
on your Irish visa application. You are
environment in the College.
required to pay your tuition fees in full The Irish student visa permits a ‘stay back’
The International Team are dedicated to to the College prior to making your visa option for graduates, allowing you to remain
looking after all of your needs, from the application. Upon arrival in Ireland all in Ireland for up to 24 months (12 months
moment you enquire about our courses non-EU students are required to register for undergraduate programmes) to seek
to registration and arrival in Ireland, and with the Garda National Immigration employment.
throughout your studies in DBS. Bureau (GNIB) for permission to remain in
Ireland to study. The International Team
For prospective students we help with Education in Ireland
will help you through this process. Further
student admission, and assist with the details on the Irish visa process can be DBS works closely with Education
application and student visa process. requested from your local Irish Embassy in Ireland whose mandate and
or Consulate, or can be found at the objectives are:
Once you have enrolled we provide
website for the Irish Naturalisation and u To promote Ireland as a quality
a range of services in the areas
Immigration Service (INIS) www.inis.gov.ie destination for students
of accommodation, registration,
orientation and induction, visa u To promote and support the
and immigration, student welfare. Student Employment in Ireland international activities of Irish
International non-EU students in Ireland education institutions
Accommodation are entitled to take up casual employment u To act as a national point of contact
for up to 20 hours per week, or up to 40 and referral to and from Irish suppliers
DBS provide a number of accommodation
hours during scheduled holiday periods. of education services and the
options in conjunction with our carefully
Access to work is restricted to students international market place
chosen partners. These range from
taking courses listed on the Department
self catering apartments in purpose u To promote Irish education expertise
of Education’s Internationalisation
built student accommodation (PBSA) to as a valuable resource for international
Register, which can be viewed at
“homestay”, with an Irish family. Our PBSA institutions, development agencies
www.education.ie.
apartments are all located close to the and governments
College Campus in Dublin City Centre u To liaise with education interests and
while “homestay” is located within 30- government to identify and remove
60 minutes from Campus. “Homestay” barriers to the development of the
accommodation is initially for the first 4 international education sector.
weeks upon arrival in Ireland and gives
an introduction to social culture, the
opportunity to improve their English International Student Services Team
language skills and adjust to the
lifestyle of a new country.
Registration Immigration International
Accommodation
and Services and Student
Advice
Orientation Advice Letters
General Social and Further
Advice and Cultural Study
Support Activities InformationFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 15
We offer a learning environment
and experience that explicitly
meets the needs and expectations
of international students16 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
International Partnerships
DBS has over the last 44 years CEU Madrid, Spain Academic Collaboration
established itself as a centre for Founded in 1933, CEU San Pablo University with MARA, Malaysia
international education excellence. of Madrid is the oldest private university 2014 saw the approval of the transnational
DBS has developed over 75 university in Spain. The school offers BA (Hons), collaborative agreement on the delivery
partnerships in European countries such Double Degrees and Postgraduate in of the DBS programme BA (Hons)
as France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, areas such as Economics and Business, Accounting and Finance in KPTM in
Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Students Communication and Humanities, Malaysia. Dublin Business School has
from these universities join DBS for a Architecture, Engineering and Health a long relationship with MARA which
semester or academic year. Feedback Sciences. started in the early 1990s and has seen
indicates that European students choose collaborations resulting in over 1,300
DBS due to the quality of teaching, the IULM University, Milan, Italy Malaysian students graduating with
excellent location, the wide range of DBS qualifications.
IULM is a leading Italian university
sports and activities available and the
specialising in the fields of Arts, Foreign
opportunity to obtain an internationally FAE Brazil
Languages, Communication, Tourism and
recognised qualification from an English
Cultural Heritage. FAE Centro Universitário’s innovative
speaking country.
pedagogical approach, qualified faculty
Some of our European Partners include: Other International Partners and close relationship with the corporate
market have allowed the institution
IDRAC, France US Study Abroad Programme to consistently expand the scope
DBS has established close links with DBS offers a Study Abroad Programme and depth of its academic offerings.
the IDRAC group of business schools to undergraduate students from across FAE Centro Universitário is dedicated
in France located in Paris, Nantes, Lyon, the US. DBS has developed an extensive to responding to the challenges and
Montpellier, Nice, Toulouse and Grenoble. network of affiliate Universities and demands of the knowledge society,
Students from these schools attend Colleges who send their students on this offering students opportunities for
either the semester abroad programme or programme. After an initial Foundation research and professional development
the third year of the BA (Hons) Marketing Course on Ireland students integrate a so that qualified, competent and well-
at DBS as part of their undergraduate wide range of courses in both the DBS rounded professionals are formed.
studies. School of Business and DBS School
of Arts. DBS is also the Dublin centre UPAEP
ISEG, France for the Foundation for International The Universidad Popular Autónoma
DBS has a close strategic alliance Education (FIE), an international del Estado de Puebla is a private , non-
with ISEG, a prestigious group of seven organisation which organises study profit university located in Puebla,
business schools located in Paris, Lille, abroad experiences for US students in Mexico.
Strasbourg, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux the UK, Spain and Ireland. US university
and Nantes. Students from the ISEG partners include Northeastern University, Founded on the 7th of May 1973,
group have the opportunity of taking Clarion University and the University of it is currently a highly reputed
the final year of the BA (Hons) Marketing Northern Iowa. university with important national and
or a number of Masters programmes at international presence which has over
DBS as part of their studies. Xiamen University, China 43 undergraduate programs, 34 masters
With a ranking of 10 out of 2036 programs, 12 P.hD programs and 11
EGC (Écoles de Gestion institutions in China and 318 globally, specializations.
et de Commerce), France DBS was delighted to announce approval
EGC is a network of 28 reputable French by the Chinese Ministry of Education of
Business Schools. The network was first an Articulation Agreement with Xiamen
established by the French Chambers of University allowing Xiamen graduates
Commerce in the 1980s and the Schools to continue their studies at DBS and
have extensive business and international obtain a BA (Hons) Degree award from
links with Schools around the world. QQI in either Accounting and Finance or
Since 2002, Dublin Business School and Financial Services.
EGC have formed close links, where DBS
welcomes students from EGC every year
to be part of their international study
experience.Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 17
“I was selected for a graduate
programme in one of the Big Four
audit firms in Ireland. DBS laid a
strong foundation which helped
me then complete my professional
accountancy qualification.”
Seetal Somasundaran, BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
“As a final year student, the
Careers Department becomes
paramount in your search for
a career. The DBS careers
department offers excellent
support resources both online
and face to face to help guide
you through the graduate
employment arena.”
Brian Hannon,
BA (Hons) Business18 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
“Outside of college I
am working as a care
assistant in a nursing
home. I would really
like to build up my
experience and spend
a few years working
with the homeless,
foster children and
those who are suffering
with addiction.”
Rachel Monaghan, BA in
AppliedFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 19
Library and Information Services
Supporting our students which provides reading lists with live Library Facilities
availability and online access. The Kindle
In addition to providing access to an All PCs in the Library provide internet
lending scheme allows students to
extensive print collection; the award- access and are equipped with the
borrow a Kindle e-reader which is pre-
winning DBS library (library.dbs.ie) latest version of Microsoft Office. The
loaded with course-related e-books.
offers online, mobile, customisable and Library also has three study rooms for
interactive information resources that The Library subscribes to a number collaborative study. Students can book a
can be accessed 24 hours a day from of high quality databases including: PC or study room via the Library website.
anywhere in the world. DBS Library is Academic Search Complete, Business The Library has a wireless network for
located in the Aungier Street building. Source Complete, Computers and students wishing to use their laptops.
DBS Library is an institutional member Applied Sciences Complete, Emerald, High-quality printing and photocopying
of the Library Association of Ireland Film and Literature Index, Hospitality services (including scanning and colour
(LAI), the Chartered Institute of Library and Tourism Complete, IEEE Xplore, photocopying and printing) are available
and Information Professionals (CILIP), Justis One, JSTOR, Library and in the Library. Wireless printing enables
UK and the British and Irish Association Information Science Source (LISS), students to print from their laptops. The
of Law Librarians (BIALL). Mintel, Passport, Peparchive, Proquest Library provides self-issuing stations
Central, Psycarticles, Sage Business which enable students to issue, return
Opening Hours Cases and Research Methods, SOCIndex, and renew books independently, and
WARC, Westlaw IE and Westlaw UK. which free up staff to answer all student
Monday-Thursday: 09:00-22:00
Databases can be searched individually queries.
Friday: 09:00-21:00 or simultaneously via a single Google-
Saturday: 09:00-17:00 like search box on the Library Website. Student Support
Sundays (in the run-up to exams): The DBS online institutional repository, Library staff are extremely student-
11:00-17:00 eSource (esource. dbs.ie), showcases the focused. The Library also provides the
intellectual output of staff and students following student support services:
Bank holidays (in the run-up to exams): including high-quality assignments and
11:00-17:00. dissertations by students and research u Information desks where library staff
papers by staff. are on hand to answer student queries
Print Resources u Library tours and induction process
DBS Library has over 43,000 books and Off-Campus Access u Instant Messaging Service – ‘Ask a
22 print journals. In order to ensure ease All electronic resources including the Librarian’ on the Library website
of access to materials, the Library has a online catalogue, the e-book collection u Our dedicated Information
favourable core textbook to student ratio, and the complete portfolio of databases Skills Librarian provides a range
acquiring one core textbook for every can be accessed 24 hours a day from of programme embedded and
ten students. Materials are loaned for anywhere in the world via the Library scheduled classes on essay writing
3 days, one week and two week periods. Website. The Library catalogue and all and referencing, avoiding plagiarism,
Library holdings are listed on the Library’s electronic resources can be accessed researching, evaluating resources and
online catalogue which is available on remotely from mobile phone and tablets. other key topics.
the Library website or can be accessed
directly at koha.dbs.ie. Students can view u Library Guides – A large range
their Library account as well as renew
Students with Disabilities of guides on the use of Library
and reserve books online. The Library’s e-book collection and resources and facilities along with
the majority of its databases have some interactive tutorials are available
magnification and text-to-speech on the Library website library.dbs.ie
Online Resources
capabilities. Guides to Library resources
The Library has an extensive e-book Every computer within the college has
for students with disabilities are also
collection of over 1,800 titles and the access to all the relevant industry-
available in the Library and on the
A-Z journal list provides access to standard software packages.
Library website. Students can make
53,000 full-text e-journals. Book titles an appointment to meet with a librarian
recommended by lecturers on reading to discuss how we can best meet their
lists are also acquired in electronic format specific information needs. Students
where available, providing students with can avail of a one-to-one session
unlimited access to key materials. The with the Information Skills Librarian.
Library has introduced the Loughborough Students can contact disability
Online Reading List Software (LORLS) support on learnersupport@dbs.ie.20 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Information Technology
We provide a wide range of online access u Support Online – An online
for students for the following services: ServiceDesk portal is available to
u Email – Each student has access to a support students through a ticketing
mydbs.ie email address which has system which allows quick and
50GB of email storage and 1TB of efficient support when students
online cloud storage require it
u Lecture notes – We are now on u Online Library Access – Through
the most up-to-date version of the library website, students can
Moodle which includes integration access the full library catalogue.
with Panopto for viewing recorded Other services include, PC and Study
lectures online Room Booking, Online Book Renewal,
Access to a wide range of databases
u Timetables – Up to date timetables and e-journals
can be viewed for all courses on
the student Intranet and through u Careers Website – Contains an up-to-
your email calendar within mydbs. date listing of vacancies and careers
ie email. Live timetables displays are information. Students can also book
also located in key communal areas time with a dedicated careers advisor
of the college online.
u Exam results – Can be accessed online
u Student Intranet – Offers a wide
range of student services, including
information regarding accommodation,
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School
BA in Social Studies 23
BA (Hons) in Social Science 25
BA (Hons) in Psychology
of Arts
(PSI accredited) 27
BA (Hons) in Film 29
BA (Hons) in Applied Social Care 31
BA in Film and Media 33
BA in Applied Social Care 34
Higher Certificate in Arts 36
Higher Certificate in Sound
Engineering and Music Production 38
BA (Hons) in Audio Production
& Music Project Management 40Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure 23
BA in Social Studies
Course Content About the course
Awarding body YEAR 1 The Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies
(CORE MODULES) provides the academic basis for a wide
Quality & Qualifications Ireland
(QQI) u Foundations of Sociology range of employment opportunities
for students who want to ‘work with
u IT and Social Studies Project
people’. The BA in Social Studies equips
Social Policy – Cultural Ideology learners with a broad social science
Award Level u
u Introduction to Social Care Practice education enabling them to investigate,
7 (Ordinary Bachelor Degree) interpret and understand societal
u Psychology for Social Studies changes and forces often felt at the
u Skills for Personal Success level of the community or the individual.
Award Type in Social Studies This degree programme is aimed at
u Learning to Learn in Social Studies those interested in the social sciences
Major
and at those interested in working
in a range of jobs, including youth
YEAR 2 and community work, working with
Duration (CORE MODULES) vulnerable individuals, special needs
3 Years u Youth and Children Studies assistant, welfare support, particularly
u Sociology of Ireland in the non-profit and private sectors.
Health Studies
CAO Code u
u Contemporary Social Policy Aims and Objectives
DB575
u Foundation Quantitative Learners will be introduced to
Research Methods social science research methods and
theories. Other issues address from a
Entry Requirements u Foundation Qualitative
social science perspective are social
Research Methods
5 O6/H7, to include Maths & policy, political and economic issues
English or another Language u Employability and Skills in a societal context, human sexuality,
for Social Studies and the psychology of the individual in
a social and developmental context.
Application YEAR 3 Through the research methods modules
Procedure (CORE MODULES) in the course, learners are equipped
with the skills to carry out their own
Application through CAO u Political and Economic Issues for
research while developing their
Social Studies
understanding of the ways in which
u Interpersonal Communication: Group data gathering and analysis informs
Facilitation and Counselling social thought. The BA in Social Studies
u Crime, Society and Irish Law prepares students for work, alone or
in teams, in contexts ranging from day
u Gender and Sexuality
care to community work or research
u Computing for Qualitative Research management.
u Computing for Quantitative Research
u Career Discovery in Action24 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Programme Structure Teaching and Assessment Diploma) in areas such as Addiction
Support & Rehabilitation, Counselling,
This is a 3 year programme. The BA Social Studies is taught mainly Research and Policy, and Social Work.
The programme is divided into through lectures and tutorials, with
three levels and students take learners taking responsibility for a
the programme in its entirety. significant amount of study outside Career Opportunities
scheduled class contact times.
In Level 1, students undertake Employment opportunities for social
Assessment takes a variety of forms,
introductory subjects that are studies graduates include the following
including essays, reports, learning
designed to develop knowledge journals and presentations, individual u Fundraising
and understanding of core and group assignments and formal
disciplines to provide a platform examinations. The majority of subjects u Addiction Support
for more advanced study. are assessed through a combination u Advocacy
of coursework and examination.
In Level 2, students take subjects u Rights & Equality
that build on the level 1 foundation u Disability Support Officer
and further develop student
Further Study u Special Needs Assistant
knowledge and understanding.
Graduates of this programme may u Adult Education Tutor
In Level 3, students take subjects progress to the final year of the
intended to develop understanding u Migrant Support
BA (Hons) in Social Science Level 8
of applied areas and key subjects. programme at DBS. u Community & Welfare Support
u Youth Work
This in turn can open a wide variety of
potential career pathways to graduates u Homeless services
who wish to pursue postgraduate study
(at the level of Masters Degree or HigherFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 25
BA (Hons) Social Science
Course Content What is Social Science?
Awarding body YEAR 1 Whether your interest is in progressing
(CORE MODULES) towards a career in the field of social
Quality & Qualifications Ireland
(QQI) u Introduction to Sociology work, professional social research
or policy analysis, or whether you
u Criminology
are interested in a broad-based
Psychology for Social Science undergraduate education, the BA (Hons)
Award Level u
u Social Policy – Historical in Social Science is the degree for you.
8 (Honours Bachelor Degree) and Cultural Perspectives Social Science is the interdisciplinary
study of human society. It draws
u Introduction to Quantitative upon disciplines such as sociology,
Award Type Research Methods psychology, anthropology and applied
u Introduction to Qualitative social studies such as social policy
Major
Research Methods analysis and social work. The hallmark
u Skills for Personal Success of the BA (Hons) in Social Science is to
provide the intellectual rigour of the
Duration u Learning to Learn in Social Sciences older disciplines and to emphasise
3 Years the practical aspects of social
YEAR 2 science research.
(CORE MODULES)
CAO Code Economic Sociology
u
Aims and Objectives
DB566 u Exploring Political Issues in Ireland
From social policy and aging to language
u Counselling Theory and Group and crime, learners will be challenged
Facilitation Skills to think in a rigorous and scientific way
Entry Requirements about social processes, institutions and
u Social Care, Social Justice
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths and the Caring Professions policies. From the first to the final year
& English or another Language of the programme there is a consistent
u Critical Concepts in Sociology
emphasis on training learners to carry
u Qualitative Research out their own research and to critically
Application and Data Analysis challenge the world around them.
Procedure u Quantitative Research
Application through CAO and Data Analysis
Programme Structure
u Employability Skills
This is a three-year programme. The
u Social Science in Action Project
programme is divided into three levels
and students take the programme in its
YEAR 3 entirety. In Year 1 students undertake
(CORE MODULES) introductory subjects that are
u Social Science Research Project designed to develop knowledge and
understanding of core disciplines to
u Globalisation and Culture provide a platform for more advanced
u Sociology of Families, study. In Year 2 students take subjects
Intimacies and Personal Life that build on the Year 1 foundation and
u Social Policy – Contemporary further develop student knowledge
Implementation and understanding. In Year 3 students
take subjects intended to develop an
u Social Policy – Poverty understanding of applied areas and key
and Social Inclusion subjects. Furthermore, students also
u Exploring Social Theories undertake a research project under
the guidance of a supervisor.
u Employability in Action
u Lifelong Learning26 Full-Time Undergraduate Brochure
Transfer Learners Career Opportunities u Social Science is also rated in the top
five subjects of study which offers
Learners holding relevant qualifications The social science research methods pathways to employment in the
at Level 7 may qualify for entry to the components of this programme will following areas.
final year of this degree. Currently also equip learners with the skills
DBS’s BA Social Studies programme for work in a variety of research u Law
offers one such pathway for contexts, for example on funded u Marketing and Finance
progression research projects. Non-governmental
u Public Service
organisations, the communications
industry and the emerging information u Logistics & Transport
Teaching and Assessment sector have also shown high levels u Online Retail Services
The BA (Hons) in Social Science of demand for graduates trained in and Telecoms
is taught mainly through lectures social scientific research methods.
Employment opportunities for social Graduates of this programme are
and tutorials, with learners taking
science students include: also eligible to apply for various
responsibility for a significant
Postgraduate programmes at DBS.
amount of study outside scheduled u Social Work
class contact times. Assessment u Higher Diploma in Arts in
u Social Inclusion Coordinator
takes a variety of forms, including Psychoanalytic Studies
essays, reports, learning journals and u Voluntary and Not-For-Profit Sector
u Higher Diploma in Arts
presentations, individual and group u Advocacy, Rights and Equality in Psychology (PSI accredited)
assignments and formal examinations.
u Housing Services u Higher Diploma in Counselling
The majority of subjects are assessed
Research and Policy and Psychotherapy
through a combination of coursework u
and examination. u Psychotherapist u Master of Arts (MA)
in Addiction StudiesFull-Time Undergraduate Brochure 27
BA (Hons) Psychology (PSI accredited)
Course Content What is Psychology?
Awarding body YEAR 1 Psychology is one of the most exciting
(CORE MODULES) and interesting subjects available in
Quality & Qualifications Ireland
(QQI) u Psychological Foundations third level education. It is the study
of human behaviour in all its forms:
u Foundations in Social Psychology
normal and abnormal, natural and
u Developmental Psychology learned, productive and destructive.
Award Level
u Foundations of Biopsychology It is a modern and progressive area of
8 (Honours Bachelor Degree) study, which with a 150-year history, is
u Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology
currently experiencing unprecedented
u Academic Skills Lab growth and development in Ireland
Award Type u ASSET and internationally. Professional
psychologists work in almost every
Major u Research Technique & Analysis 1
sphere of contemporary life. They
u Introduction to Psychoanalysis contribute to the design of our
& the Unconscious classrooms and what takes place in
Duration them. They teach industry the best
3 Years YEAR 2 ways to select and motivate employees.
(CORE MODULES) They provide crucial insight into the
u Modelling Cognitive Systems background of various social problems
CAO Code u Development Across the Lifespan:
and help develop interventions in
areas such as bullying and addiction.
DB562 Adolescence and Adulthood
They help coaches to train athletes,
u Fundamentals of Biopsychology help the police to investigate crime,
u Social Psychology help managers to reduce stress in the
Entry Requirements workplace and help the health services
u Experimental Psychology
to design effective health promotion
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths
u Psychology in Action – online campaigns (for example, anti-smoking
& English or another Language
u Ethical Research Methods & Design and safe driving campaigns).
u Research Technique & Analysis 2
Application
u Personality and Psychoanalytic Aims and Objectives
Procedure Subjectivity
The Psychology programme in DBS
Application through CAO
School of Arts was the first non-
YEAR 3 university degree to be accredited by
(CORE MODULES) the Psychological Society of Ireland
u Neuropsychopharmacology (PSI). PSI is the professional body for
u Internet Mediated Research – online psychology in Ireland. As such, it seeks
to promote the science and profession
u Behaviour Science
of psychology in Ireland and beyond.
u Research Project The programme is also accredited by
the British Psychological Society (BPS).
ELECTIVES: (CHOOSE ONE STREAM)
u Stream 1
Organisational Psychology
Health Psychology
Mental Health & Distress
Human Performance
u Stream 2
Hysteria
Sexuality 1
Sexuality 2
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