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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 creative media, marketing, counselling & psychotherapy, humanities and psychology. Visit our website: www.dbs.ie
Postgraduate Programmes 1
Contents
Why Study for a Postgraduate Qualification? 2
Business, Marketing,
Why Choose DBS? 3
Finance and IT
DBS – A Short History 5
Higher Diploma in Business 39
Recent News 6
Higher Diploma in Business in
DBS, QQI and the Project Management 41
National Framework of Qualifications 8
Higher Diploma in Aviation Finance 43
Recognition and Accreditation 9
Higher Diploma in Science
Career Services 10 in Data Analytics 46
Library and Information Services 12 Higher Diploma in Science in
Interaction Design and User Experience 48
Student Services 14
Higher Diploma in Science
International Student Services 16 in Financial Technology 50
International Partnerships 18 Higher Diploma in Science in Computing
(Software Development) 52
Application Information and Procedures 20
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing
(Web and Cloud Technologies) 54
DBS Professional School 88 Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing 56
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
+ Streams 58
Psychology, Counselling Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics 62
and Creative Media Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics 65
Higher Diploma in Arts Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing
in Psychology (PSI accredited) 23 and Analytics 67
Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Technology 70
and Psychotherapy 25
Master of Science (MSc) in
Master of Arts (MA) in Addiction Studies 27 Human Resource Management 72
Master of Arts (MA) in Psychoanalytic Master of Science (MSc) in Information
Psychotherapy29 and Library Management (LAI accredited) 74
Master of Arts (MA) in Psychotherapy 32 Master of Science (MSc) in
Information Systems with Computing 76
Master of Science (MSc)
in Applied Psychology 34 Master of Science (MSc) in
International Accounting and Finance 79
Master of Science (MSc)
in Health Psychology 36 Master of Science (MSc)
in Management Practice 81
Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing 83
Master of Science (MSc)
in Supply Chain Management 85
2 Postgraduate Programmes
Why Study for a Postgraduate
Qualification?
To compliment your primary degree
To fulfil personal interests in Promotion opportunities in current
a particular subject area role/career enhancement
Enhanced job security Development of transferable skills
Worthwhile investment to enhance Academic and personal development
lifetime career prospects at a professional level
Further development of your skills and knowledge in a specialist field
Change of direction in career Improved career and networking prospects
Opportunity to develop strong analytical, problem-solving,
presentation, time management and communication skills
Peter Lowney, Graduate of Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
“After completing the two-year Higher Diploma in Psychology, I felt I had an excellent
basis for moving forward with a career in psychology, as well as being able to apply the
techniques and methodologies from the course in my current career. It has also opened
the door to a number of related fields in work such as HR.
The broad basis of the course gave me a good overview of the subject and of where my
strengths and interests would lie for future study in psychology.
I really enjoyed the structure of the course and, although it is a significant time and effort
commitment, I felt it was really worth it. The fact that it is accredited by the Psychology
Society of Ireland (PSI) is a major bonus, meaning that your qualification will be recognised.
I felt there was a very good balance of continuous assessment, group and project work
alongside examinations, and I found the lecturers approachable and friendly.
For me, the best thing about the course was meeting fellow students from a diverse
range of backgrounds and forming firm friendships."
Postgraduate Programmes 3
Why Choose DBS?
Recognition by Professional
Bodies
DBS has professional accreditation
and recognition attached to
programmes from global bodies
such as the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), the
Chartered Institute of Management
Accounting (CIMA) and from national
organisations such as the Psychological
Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Irish
Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (IACP), the Law Society
Reputation as Ireland’s These awards are recognised by the and the Honorable Society of King’s
Department of Education, employers Inns for Solicitor and Barrister training.
Leading Independent College and all of the major higher education DBS was the first private college to
Dublin Business School (DBS) is institutions. be awarded PSI recognition on its
Ireland’s largest independent Psychology degree and now also offers
third-level college. With a student a conversion style Postgraduate Higher
population of over 9,000, DBS provides 4 Stars Awarded by QS Stars Diploma in Psychology which is also PSI
a comprehensive range of full-time and Rating System accredited.
part-time undergraduate, postgraduate
and executive education programmes.
Established in 1975, the College quickly Commitment to World-Class
established an excellent reputation Teaching
for teaching quality and standards,
DBS has built a considerable reputation
offering flexible and innovative learning
for the quality of its teaching. As an
opportunities that reflect and match
institution we focus our main research
the needs of students and employers.
activity on the constant improvement of
the learning experience of our students.
Recognition and
Accreditation DBS has been awarded 4 Stars in the Internationally-Recognised
QS Stars Rating System. In addition to Education Experience
the overall rating, DBS earned a rating DBS has established a considerable
of 5 Stars for Online Learning and international reputation for the quality
Inclusiveness and 4 Stars in several other of its programmes. This recognition
areas including Teaching, Employability, has been achieved both at government
and Academic Development. DBS joins level and on an individual student
an exclusive group of higher education basis. The College has created a unique
Our postgraduate programmes are institutions worldwide in the ranking, learning environment with students from
awarded by Quality and Qualifications which is considered one of the most over 120 countries participating in its
Ireland (QQI) which sits on the National influential and credible ratings for programmes.
Framework of Qualification (NFQ) which higher education institutions globally.
was designed to create a single, easily
understood qualifications system for all
levels of education and training in Ireland.
4 Postgraduate Programmes
Student-Centred Approach/ City Centre Location Trigger Event means: where DBS does
not provide the Programme for any
Flexible Study Options A mere two-minute walk from St.
reason, including by reason of insolvency
Feedback from students indicates Stephen’s Green, Luas and all main
or winding-up of DBS, and/or where
that they value the student focus that bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart
Enrolled Learners have begun a
our lecturers and support staff offer. of Dublin city. Our educational sites
Programme but not completed that
At DBS, this is the key factor in our in the prime city centre locations of
Programme and DBS ceases to provide
service delivery. We recognise that you Aungier Street and South Great George’s
the said Programme before the said
may need different types of support Street are within a few minutes walking
Programme is completed for any reason,
as you progress through your studies distance of each other and provide
including by reason of insolvency or
to postgraduate level, be it academic students with access to all of the
winding up of DBS, and/or where the
direction, career advice, mentoring infrastructure capabilities of a vibrant
Authority (QQI) withdraws validation
or personal attention. We offer a modern capital city. Our city centre
of a Programme under section 36(7),
comprehensive service in these areas location also means the campus is
section 47, or section 59(7) of the Act.
to our postgraduate students. The option extremely accessible to our part-time
to study most of our postgraduate course students working in Dublin.
on a full-time or part-time basis allows
you to tailor your study to your situation. Protection of Enrolled
Learners
Work/Study Balance For all DBS courses covered by the
In DBS we take a holistic view to provisions of Section 65 (4) of the
college life. Academia should be Qualifications and Quality Assurance
integrated with a stimulating social (Education and Training) Act 2012,
scene. The work/study balance is (Protection of Enrolled Learners, or PEL),
something we at DBS regard as being DBS has arrangements in place with
important. Accordingly, we organise, Kaplan, Inc. (the Guarantor) such that on
through our dedicated student services the occurrence of a Trigger Event, the
department, a range of social, sports, Guarantor will refund the moneys most
societies and developmental activities recently paid to the relevant payers.
for postgraduate students.
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
higher education and training
Major Awards: named in the outer rings, are the principal class of awards made at a level
SEC - State Examinations Commission (Department of Education and Skills)
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
Postgraduate Programmes 5
DBS – A Short History
u Formerly known as Accountancy of programmes leading to awards suite of qualifying programmes for the
and Business College, DBS was at National Certificate level. The professional legal bodies in Ireland.
established in 1975 to provide relationship with HETAC has expanded Dublin Business School is now the
evening programmes for students over the years and programmes largest independent third-level college
preparing for the examinations of the offered now include Honours in Ireland with over 9,000 students
professional accountancy bodies. Degree and Postgraduate Masters and the potential to deliver over 100
The School quickly established an and Higher Diploma programmes. accredited programmes.
excellent reputation for quality u In 1999, Dublin Business School
and standards and its students acquired LSB College and became the Kaplan
achieved a high level of success in the largest independent third-level college u In 2013, Graham Holdings Company
professional examinations. Based on in Ireland. The primary academic focus (formerly The Washington Post
this reputation, the School developed and strength of LSB College lay in the Company) acquired Kaplan Inc., of
rapidly and by the mid-1980s was field of arts and humanities and the which Dublin Business School is a
providing professional accounting, acquisition provided the basis for the part. Graham Holdings Company
marketing and banking programmes for development of what is now the DBS history dates back to 1877, when the
both full and part-time students. School of Arts. Washington Post was first published.
u In 1989 the School introduced its first u In March 2006, DBS acquired the Kaplan is a leading provider of higher
undergraduate degree programme European Business School (EBS). education, professional development
under a franchise arrangement with EBS was founded in 1993 and is a and lifelong learning programmes
Liverpool John Moores University member of the EBSI group, a collective with headquarters in New York City
(LJMU). The academic relationship group of eight independent business and locations throughout the U.S.
between the two institutions has schools located throughout Europe. and internationally. In the U.S. it has
developed and strengthened over EBS offers a variety of undergraduate over 70 campus-based schools in 15
the years. DBS became an Accredited and postgraduate courses for ‘study states offering a range of degree and
Institution of LJMU in 1995 and now abroad’ students and provides diploma programmes in areas such
offers a range of programmes leading DBS with an entry into a broader as business, information technology,
to honours degree and postgraduate European market. healthcare and law. Kaplan brings a
awards. DBS complies fully with LJMU wealth of expertise and experience
quality assurance procedures and u In July 2007, DBS acquired Portobello
that enables DBS to consolidate
conducts periodic programmatic College. Since its foundation in 1989,
its leading position in the third-
reviews in line with LJMU policies Portobello College has developed
level education sector. Kaplan also
and requirements. An academic and expanded to become one
supports the further development of
representative from LJMU is a of Ireland’s premier third-level
the School, backed by the resources
member of the DBS Academic Board. independent colleges. In the area
of a $3.5 billion enterprise, and is
of business education, the College
u Dublin Business School became a enabling DBS to diversify in terms
offers a range of undergraduate and
designated institution with HETAC of both products and markets and
postgraduate programmes. The Law
(formerly the National Council for to expand substantially the scale of
School at Portobello College was
Educational Awards) in 1992. The its operations, both in Ireland and
founded in 1991 and now provides a
School initially offered a number internationally.
6 Postgraduate Programmes
Recent News
DBS Career Fairs
The Career Fairs present students with a fantastic opportunity to
meet with employers and discuss potential job opportunities as well.
Many of our past students have secured full-time positions from
attending the fairs in previous years and it remains an integral part
of the academic calendar.
Women in Leadership
Personal Career Development Week hosted a
Women in Leadership Panel moderated by Ntsoaki
Phakoe-McKevitt. The panelists included, from left
to right: Cliona O’Beirne, Chief Commercial Officer,
DBS; Simone Macleod, Chief People Officer, Nairn;
Eadaoin Curtin, Founder, Firechild Photography;
and Sinead Lucey, Girls In Tech/Thousand Eyes.
LinkedIn
DBS Students were invited to the LinkedIn HQ where
LinkedIn facilitated a workshop on using the platform
and helping students with tips on the platform,
curriculum vitae tips and interview skills.
Guest Lecture Series
DBS welcomed Mark Kelly from AI Ireland who participated
in a guest speaker event. Mark came to the college and gave a
fascinating talk on the use of artificial intelligence in the media!
Kieran O’Shea, from Decathlon spoke to students about the
opening of the sports retail store and the full-time and part-
time opportunities that were available. The Guest Lecture
Series is a wonderful opportunity to connect with industry
and learn directly from leaders in business.
Postgraduate Programmes 7
DBS Men’s Basketball – Crowned Division 1
National Champions 2020
In March our men’s basketball team were crowned
Division 1 National Champions for 2020 after a
thrilling final at the Oblate Arena against NUIG.
This was a tightly contested match-up with two
of the countries leading colleges. The teams went
toe-to-toe for the right to become champions of
Ireland. It was a thrilling final, scholarship stars
Daniel Heaney, Marko Tomic and Hillary Nets all
providing stand out performances throughout the
final. But it was Paris Ballinger, whose MVP display
was instrumental in the success of DBS taking home
their first ever Division 1 National Championship.
DBS students assist in UXDX Conference
DBS Event Management students assisted in the delivery
of the UXDX Conference. The conference brings together
UX (user experience), UI (user interface), design,
development and cross functional product teams.
Lecturer Emma Olohan speaking of her students’ efforts
said “DBS Event Management students are moving with
the times immersing themselves by playing a key role
in high profile events that have gone virtual this year
including Web Summit, Working World 2021& beyond,
and Pendulum”.
DBS receive DBS students raise
Excellence in Online €4,030 for Temple
Learning Education St. Children’s
Award Hospital
DBS were awarded the DBS students held a
Excellence in Online Learning themed charity event
Education Award for the Public in aid of Temple St.
Sector Magazine 2021 Excellence in Business Awards. Children’s Hospital. The
A special thanks to our faculty and IT team for their event was spearheaded by
efforts in seamlessly transitioning to online delivery Project Management students with the intention of
during recent times. bridging communication between college students,
alumni and industry. The purpose of the event was to
President Andrew Conlan-Trant received the award
give students the opportunity to network amongst
and spoke of the future development of programmes
leading global entrepreneurs and break down
at DBS “All new programme development and the
barriers between boardrooms and classrooms. The
revision of older programmes will look to include
project team provided a platform for successful
online learning where it is appropriate for the learning
entrepreneurs to voice their journey to young
outcomes, as we strive for as flexible a learning
aspiring individuals.
environment as possible”.
8 Postgraduate Programmes
DBS, QQI and the National
Framework of Qualifications
As an institution designated under in a European context where there have comparability of our awards. To quote
the relevant Higher Education Acts, been significant moves towards greater the National Qualifications Authority,
Dublin Business School is accredited compatibility and comparability of “The introduction of the Framework,
to offer courses leading to Quality qualifications. which sets the overall standards of many
and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) awards, together with the measures taken
(formally HETAC) awards at Certificate, The National Framework of Qualifications by the awarding bodies and (course)
Ordinary degree, Honours degree comprises ten levels, with each level providers to build and monitor the quality
and Postgraduate levels. The National based on specified standards of of awards, will further enhance and
Framework of Qualifications relates all knowledge, skill and competence. Awards guarantee the overall quality of awards
education and training awards made in at Levels 6 to 10 are made by QQI and made in Ireland.”
Ireland to each other and establishes the Irish Universities. At undergraduate
clearly defined standards about the level, DBS offers courses leading to QQI The following diagram illustrates
quality of awards and what a student awards at Level 6 (Higher Certificate), the current National Framework of
should be expected to achieve for each Level 7 (Ordinary Bachelor Degree) and Qualifications in Ireland.
award. The Framework also allows Irish Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degree). We at
qualifications to be compared more DBS see the introduction of the National
easily and accurately with those of other Framework as an important step towards
countries. This is particularly important assuring students as to the quality and
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Recognition and Accreditation
Library Association of Ireland Ireland (APPI). Graduates of the combined
programme, Masters + Post-Masters, are
The objectives of the LAI include the
eligible to apply for membership of APPI which
promotion and development of high standards
Quality and Qualifications Ireland of librarianship and of library and information
then automatically means membership of the
(QQI) Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP). In turn,
services in Ireland and to maintain the
these graduates meet requirements to apply
Quality and Qualifications Ireland was profession of librarianship in a proper status
for membership of the European Association
established in 2012 under the Qualifications among the learned and technical professions
for Psychotherapy (EAP).
and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) by requiring the observance of strict rules of
Act 2012. The new Authority was created by personal professional conduct as a condition
an amalgamation of four bodies that have both of membership, and by ensuring that a
awarding and quality assurance responsibilities: qualification in librarianship is an essential
the Further Education and Training Awards requirement for all professional posts in libraries.
Council (FETAC), the Higher Education and
Training Awards Council (HETAC), the National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) and
the Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB).
IACP
The new Authority assumed all the functions IACP is a professional body which aims
of the four legacy bodies while also has to maintain professional standards of
responsibility for new or newly-statutory excellence in counselling and psychotherapy.
responsibilities in particular areas. Membership of the organisation is open
to those who meet the standards laid out
Psychological Society of Ireland by this body and whose practice work is
The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology in accordance the code of ethics of the
is accredited by the Psychological Society organisation.
of Ireland (PSI), the professional body for
psychology in Ireland. As such, it seeks to
promote the science and profession of
psychology in Ireland and beyond. PSI
membership now stands at over 2,000
members, and includes practitioners,
educators and researchers, professionals IAHIP
Professional Accountancy and postgraduate students, as well as The Irish Association of Humanistic and
Bodies ACCA and CIMA undergraduate subscribers. Its divisions and Integrative Psychotherapy was formed in 1992
All of our degrees are recognised for Special Interest Groups represent key areas as an association to represent Humanistic
exemption purposes by the Institute of from across the broad spectrum of psychology. and Integrative psychotherapists in Ireland.
Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI), In 1994, the IAHIP became a company,
the Association of Chartered Certified limited by guarantee, and is one of the five
Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute psychotherapy sections of the Irish Council
of Management Accountants (CIMA) and for Psychotherapy.
the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(CPA). Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
degree programme receives the maximum
number of exemptions available from the
professional accounting bodies. APPI
The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
meets the Professional Body’s Masters’
component requirement which, when
combined with the Post-Masters’ component,
makes graduates eligible to apply with 4 Stars Awarded by QS Stars
confidence for accredited membership Rating System
CIMA of this Body. For instance, the MA in
DBS earned an overall rating of 4 Stars. Online
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, combined
CIMA is the world’s largest professional body Learning and Inclusiveness were awarded
with the Post-Masters’ Specific Modality
of management accountants offering the most 5 Stars. Other areas including Teaching,
Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
relevant accounting qualification for a career in Employability, and Academic Development
in The School of Psychotherapy (TSOP) at
business. It teaches the skills and knowledge were all awarded a rating of 4 Stars.
St Vincent’s University, is recognised as a
needed to work across all areas of the
(minimum) 4-year training by the Association
business, not just the accounts team.
for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in10 Postgraduate Programmes
Career Services
Career Services Top Skills Employers Seek
Dublin Business School creates graduates
who are able to realise their full potential, 1 2 3 4 5 6
are attractive to employers and are ready Communication Attention Problem Teamwork Ability to Initiative
Skills to Detail Solving Skills work under
for employment. pressure
Through strong links with employers we
understand what attributes industry are
looking for and we prepare our students Careers Hub Check out our dedicated careers
to meet these needs. Weekly online and classroom workshops website for more information
Job advertising and matching
https://students.dbs.ie/dbs-
The Careers Hub with students student-services/dbs-careers
Careers Services are delivered through One to one student meetings and advice
a dedicated team of Careers Coaches Personal career development weeks
Find us on LinkedIn
@DublinBusinessSchool
in the DBS Careers Hub. This is a new
Company visits
approach to providing Careers Advice
Guest lecture series Like DBS on facebook
and support among Irish third-level @DublinBusinessSchool
Institutions. Through innovations such as Innovation sprints
specific careers pathways, 24/7 access, Internships and placements Follow us on Twitter
and the use of technology to deliver where applicable @dbscollege
workshops and seminars, the team bring Interview preparation
students and employers together, and
Video interview preparation Share on Instagram
are instrumental in our graduates building @dbscollege
Specific International student
successful careers in companies such as
Careers Supports
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture
Hubspot, Version 1 and many others. Alumni talks and workshops
Further study advicePostgraduate Programmes 11
12 Postgraduate Programmes
Library and Information Services
PsycArticles, Sage Business Cases,
SAGE Research Methods, SOCIndex,
VLeBooks, WARC, Westlaw IE and
Westlaw UK. Databases can be
searched individually or simultaneously
via a single Google-like search box on
the Library website.
Off-Campus Access
All electronic resources including the
online catalogue, the e-book collection
and the complete portfolio of databases
can be accessed 24 hours a day from
anywhere in the world via the Library
Website. The Library catalogue and all
electronic resources can be accessed
remotely from mobile phones and tablets.
Students with Disabilities
The Library’s e-book collection and
the majority of its databases have
magnification and text-to-speech
Supporting our Students Online Resources capabilities. Guides to Library resources
In addition to providing access to an The Library has an extensive e-book for students with disabilities are also
extensive print collection; the award collection of over 30,000 titles and available in the Library and on the
winning DBS library (library.dbs.ie) access is provided to over 36,000 full- Library website. Students can make an
offers online, mobile, customisable and text eJournals, over 36,000 conference appointment to meet with an Information
interactive information resources that proceedings and over 3,000 newspaper Skills Librarian to discuss how we can best
can be accessed 24 hours a day from titles. Book titles recommended by meet their specific information needs.
anywhere in the world. DBS Library is lecturers on reading lists are acquired
located in the Aungier Street building. in electronic format, where available, Library Facilities
DBS Library is an institutional member providing students with access to key
All PCs in the Library provide internet
of the Library Association of Ireland (LAI), materials. The Library uses Loughborough
access and are equipped with the
the Chartered Institute of Library and Online Reading List Software (LORLS)
latest version of Microsoft Office.
Information Professionals (CILIP), UK to make online reading lists available to
The Library also has three study rooms
and the British and Irish Association of students with live availability of print
for collaborative study. Students can
Law Librarians (BIALL). titles and online access to electronic
book a PC or study room via the Library
resources. LORLS is available to access
website. The Library has a wireless
Opening Hours directly at https://lorls.dbs.ie.
network for students wishing to use
Monday-Thursday: 09:00-22:00 The Library subscribes to a number their laptops. High-quality printing
of high quality databases including: and photocopying services (including
Friday: 09:00-21:00
scanning and colour photocopying and
Saturday: 09:00-17:00 Academic Search Complete, printing) are available in the Library.
Bloomsbury Professional Law Wireless printing enables students to
eBooks, Business Source Complete,
Print Resources Computers and Applied Sciences
print from their laptops. The Library
provides self-issuing stations which
DBS Library has over 43,000 books. Library Complete, Ebsco eBooks, Film and enable students to issue, return and
holdings are listed on the Library’s online Literature Index, IEEE Xplore Digital renew books independently, and which
catalogue which is available on the Library Library, JSTOR, JustisOne, Library free up staff to answer student queries.
website or can be accessed directly at and Information Science Source
https://books.dbs.ie. Students can login (LISS), Mintel Reports, Passport, PEP
to the catalogue to view their Library Archive, ProQuest Central, ProQuest
account and renew or reserve books. EbookCentral, ProQuest One Business,Postgraduate Programmes 13
Student Support We provide a wide range of online access u Support Online – An online Service
for students for the following services: Desk portal is available to support
Library staff are extremely student
Each student has access to Office students through a ticketing system
focused. The Library also provides the u
365 online which now includes an which allows quick and efficient
following student support services:
online note taking app as well as a support when students require it
u Information desks where library staff
mydbs.ie email address with 50GB of u Online Library Access – Through the
are on hand to answer student queries
email storage and 1TB of online cloud library website, students can access
u Library tours and induction process storage. Students also have the ability the full library catalogue. Other
u Instant Messaging Service – ‘Ask a to download 5 free copies of Office. services include, PC and study room
Librarian’ on the Library website u Lecture notes – Most classes are booking, online book renewal, access
recorded through Zoom and easily to a wide range of databases and
u Our dedicated Information Skills
viewed on Moodle if you miss a class. e-journals
team provides a range of programme
embedded and scheduled classes on u Timetables – Up to date timetables u Careers Website – Contains an up-to-
essay writing and referencing, avoiding can be viewed for all courses and date listing of vacancies and careers
plagiarism, researching, evaluating through your email calendar within information. Students can also book
resources and other key topics. mydbs.ie email. time with a dedicated careers
advisor online.
u Library Guides – A large range of guides u Exam results – Can be accessed
on the use of Library resources and online.
facilities along with online tutorials
u Student Intranet – Offers a wide
are available on the Library website:
range of student services, including
library.dbs.ie
information regarding accommodation,
Every computer within the college has exams, programme handbooks, FAQs
access to all the relevant industry- and your personal dashboard.
standard software packages.14 Postgraduate Programmes
Student Services
Student Welfare Sports Clubs Student Entertainment
The welfare of our students is of u Archery The Student Experience Team, in
utmost importance in DBS. Our Student u Athletics conjunction with our Student Union,
Experience Team gives advice and organise a full and varied schedule of
support to all students of the College. u Badminton social and cultural events throughout the
Be it accommodation, financial, visa, u Basketball year. From Freshers week in September,
study problems or psychological issues, RAG week, weekly film screenings,
u Cricket
the team is here to help. We have close cultural excursions and day trips, and the
ties with local medical services and can u Cycling Formal Ball and Awards in May, there is
arrange an appointment at short notice. u Dodgeball something for everyone.
We also provide students with a free and
u Equestrian
confidential counselling service where Societies
we will refer a student to a professional u Futsal
u Special Interest: Psychology, Business,
counsellor if required. u Go-Carting
Photography, Film, Law, Computing,
u Golf Programming, Data
Activities and Events
u Hillwalking u Activity Based: Dance, Pilates,
College life is about much more than Yoga, Martial Arts, Self Defence
just education. Through our broad u Hockey
range of services and activities you will u Orienteering u Music Based: Radio, Music, DJ
get to enjoy the full student experience, u International and Cultural: African,
u Pool
which extends beyond the classroom. Malaysian, Irish, Chinese, Indian
The DBS campus is in Dublin city centre, u Rock Climbing
u Volunteering and Social: SVP, Simon,
and we use all of the extra-curricular u Rugby Charity, LGBT, Drama, Book Club,
and recreational opportunities that
u Soccer Coffee Club, Language Exchange
our unique location offers.
u Surfing and Water Sports
Clubs and Societies u Swimming
We encourage all of our students to u Table Tennis
get involved with the many and varied u Volleyball
Clubs and Societies that are on offer.
Besides doing something that you
love and enjoy, you will meet new
friends with similar interests and also
meet fellow students who may be
studying on a different programme to
yours. Whatever your interests, there
is a club or society for you!
“I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge that studying for the Postgraduate
Higher Diploma in Psychology presented, and it has provided a
fantastic opportunity for me to advance in a new career direction.
My lecturers understanding and support during my studies have been
unparalleled by any other college that I have attended in the past.”
Laura Morrin, Higher Diploma in Arts in PsychologyPostgraduate Programmes 15
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
Support16 Postgraduate Programmes
International Student Services
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 International Team are dedicated to to the College prior to making your visa Education in Ireland
looking after all of your needs, from the application. Upon arrival in Ireland all DBS works closely with Education
moment you enquire about our courses non-EU students are required to register in Ireland whose mandate and
to registration and arrival in Ireland, and with the Garda National Immigration objectives are:
throughout your studies in DBS. Bureau (GNIB) for permission to remain u To promote Ireland as a quality
in Ireland to study. The International destination for students.
For prospective students we help with Team will help you through this process.
student admission, and assist with the Further details on the Irish visa process u To promote and support the
application and student visa process. can be requested from your local Irish international activities of Irish
Embassy or Consulate, or can be found education institutions.
Once you have enrolled we provide
at the website for the Irish Naturalisation u To act as a national point of contact
a range of services in the areas
and Immigration Service (INIS) and referral to and from Irish suppliers
of accommodation, registration,
www.inis.gov.ie. of education services and the
orientation and induction, visa
international market place.
and immigration, student welfare.
Student Employment in Ireland u To promote Irish education expertise
as a valuable resource for international
Accommodation International non-EU students in Ireland
are entitled to take up casual employment institutions, development agencies
DBS provide a number of accommodation and governments.
for up to 20 hours per week, or full-
options in conjunction with our carefully
time up to 40 hours during scheduled u To liaise with education interests and
chosen partners. These range from
holiday periods. Access to work is government to identify and remove
self catering apartments in purpose
restricted to students taking courses barriers to the development of the
built student accommodation (PBSA) to
listed on the Department of Education’s international education sector.
“homestay”, with an Irish family. Our PBSA
Internationalisation Register, which can
apartments are all located close to the
be viewed at www.education.ie. Mixing
College Campus in Dublin City Centre
employment with study is not easy,
while “homestay” is located within 30-
and it is recommended that you do not
60 minutes from Campus. “Homestay”
arrive without possessing the financial
accommodation is initially for the first 4
resources to complete your chosen
weeks upon arrival in Ireland and gives
course of study. If applying for a student
an introduction to social culture, the
visa for Ireland, please note that you must
opportunity to improve their English
show at the time of your application that
language skills and adjust to the
you have sufficient resources to support
lifestyle of a new country.
yourself for the duration of your studies
in Ireland. In this regard, the Visa Office
will not take into account any potential
earnings that you may gain from part-time
work in Ireland. The Irish student visa
permits students a ‘stay back’ option for
graduates of many of our courses.Postgraduate Programmes 17
We offer a learning environment
and experience that explicitly
meets the needs and expectations
of international students
International Student Services Team
Registration Immigration International
Accommodation
and Services and Student
Advice
Orientation Advice Letters
General Social and Further
Advice and Cultural Study
Support Activities Information18 Postgraduate Programmes
International Partnerships
DBS has over the last 46 years EGC (Écoles de Gestion IULM University, Milan, Italy
established itself as a centre for et de Commerce), France IULM is a leading Italian university
international education excellence. EGC is a network of 28 reputable French specialising in the fields of Arts, Foreign
DBS has developed over 75 university Business Schools. The network was first Languages, Communication, Tourism and
partnerships in European countries such established by the French Chambers of Cultural Heritage.
as France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Commerce in the 1980s and the Schools
Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Students have extensive business and international US Study Abroad Programme
from these universities join DBS for a links with Schools around the world.
semester or academic year. Feedback DBS offers a Study Abroad Programme
Since 2002, Dublin Business School and
indicates that European students choose to undergraduate students from across
EGC have formed close links, where DBS
DBS due to the quality of teaching, the the US. DBS has developed an extensive
welcomes students from EGC every year
excellent location, the wide range of network of affiliate Universities and
to be part of their international study
sports and activities available and the Colleges who send their students on this
experience.
opportunity to obtain an internationally programme. After an initial Foundation
recognised qualification from an English Course on Ireland students integrate a
CEU Madrid, Spain
speaking country. wide range of courses in both the DBS
Founded in 1933, CEU San Pablo University School of Business and DBS School of
Some of our European Partners include: of Madrid is the oldest private university Arts.
in Spain. The school offers BA (Hons),
ISEG, France Double Degrees and Postgraduate in Xiamen University, China
DBS has a close strategic alliance areas such as Economics and Business,
With a ranking of 10 out of 2036
with ISEG, a prestigious group of Communication and Humanities,
institutions in China and 318 globally,
seven business schools located in Architecture, Engineering and
DBS was delighted to announce approval
Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Toulouse, Health Sciences.
by the Chinese Ministry of Education of
Bordeaux and Nantes. Students from an Articulation Agreement with Xiamen
the ISEG group have the opportunity University allowing Xiamen graduates
of taking the final year of the BA (Hons) to continue their studies at DBS and
in Marketing or a number of Masters obtain a BA (Hons) Degree award from
programmes at DBS as part of their QQI in either Accounting and Finance or
studies. Financial Services.Postgraduate Programmes 19
Academic Collaboration UPAEP With this agreement, DBS joins forces
with MARA, Malaysia The Universidad Popular Autónoma with a leading provider of business
2014 saw the approval of the transnational del Estado de Puebla is a private, and management education. EU
collaborative agreement on the delivery non-profit university located in Business School (EU) is an international,
of the DBS programme BA (Hons) in Puebla, Mexico. professionally accredited, high-ranking
Accounting and Finance in KPTM in business school with campuses in
Malaysia. Dublin Business School has Founded on the 7th of May 1973, Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux, Munich
a long relationship with MARA which it is currently a highly reputed and online. Offering English-taught
started in the early 1990s and has seen university with important national foundation, bachelor’s, master’s and
collaborations resulting in over 1,300 and international presence which MBA programs, it is ranked among the top
Malaysian students graduating with has over 43 undergraduate programs, business schools globally and has been
DBS qualifications. 34 masters programs, 12 PhD programmes awarded four stars for Overall Business
and 11 specialisations. Education by QS Stars. EU Business
FAE Brazil School will offer the following DBS degree
EU Business School, Munich, programmes: BA (Hons) in Business and a
FAE Centro Universitário’s innovative
Germany Master of Business Administration (MBA).
pedagogical approach, qualified faculty
and close relationship with the corporate DBS signed an agreement with EU
Business School (EU) in March 2021 University of New York in Prague
market have allowed the institution
which will see them become one of its (UNYP)
to consistently expand the scope
and depth of its academic offerings. transnational partners. This agreement, DBS formed a partnership with University
FAE Centro Universitário is dedicated which is subject to validation by of New York in Prague (UNYP) to bring new
to responding to the challenges and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), post-graduate degrees to Prague. This
demands of the knowledge society, forms part of the institution’s ongoing partnership will enable DBS to develop
offering students opportunities for endeavours to expand its transnational a strong international ethos and build
research and professional development programmes and offer its programmes in international reach and reputation.
so that qualified, competent and well- overseas locations.
rounded professionals are formed.20 Postgraduate Programmes
Application Information
and Procedures
Masters Programmes Higher Diploma Programmes Non-EU Applicants
EU Applicants EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants should complete the
Applicants should complete the Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and return
appropriate application form and submit appropriate application form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office
it online or return it to the Postgraduate it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
Admissions Office along with the along with the following documentation: u Academic Transcripts (original and
following documentation: u Academic Transcripts (original and official english translation where
u Academic Transcripts (original and official english translation where issued in another language).
official english translation where issued in another language). Applicants Applicants who have previously
issued in another language). Applicants who have previously attended DBS attended DBS do not need to provide
who have previously attended DBS need not provide this documentation this documentation
do not need to provide this
documentation u Proof of Identification (drivers licence u Proof of Identification (passport)
or passport)
u Proof of Identification (drivers licence u Detailed Curriculum Vitae
or passport) u Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or
u Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or
u Detailed Curriculum Vitae equivalent) where full-time study has
equivalent) where full-time study has
been conducted in a language other
u Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or been conducted in a language other
than English or applicants whose first
equivalent) where full-time study has than English or applicants whose first
been conducted in a language other language is not English
language is not English
than English or applicants whose first u Detailed Curriculum Vitea
language is not English u Academic/business references
u Please see programme content for any (ideally one academic and one
Please see programme content for any course specific additional application business). These are not required for
course specific additional application procedures and specific minimum Business programmes
procedures and specific minimum entry entry requirements.
u A copy of your GNIB (Garda National
requirements including English language
In addition to the above, in the instance of Immigration Bureau) card, work permit
if applicable.
Non-EU applicants who have residency in (if applicable)
In addition to the above, in the instance of Ireland:
Please see programme content for any
Non-EU applicants who have residency in u A copy of your GNIB (Garda National course specific additional application
Ireland: Immigration Bureau) card, work permit procedures and specific programme
u A copy of your GNIB (Garda National (if applicable) and passport minimum entry requirements.
Immigration Bureau) Card, work permit u The letter that was issued to you by
(if applicable) and passport Applications can be made online
the Department of Justice, Equality
at www.dbs.ie or by contacting the
u The letter that was issued to you by and Law Reform stating why you
International Admissions Office for an
the Department of Justice, Equality were provided with the above
application form. For further information
and Law Reform stating why you documentation.
please contact:
were provided with the above
Applications can be made online
documentation. The International Admissions Office
at www.dbs.ie or by contacting the
Dublin Business School
Admissions Office for an application
13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
form. For further information please
contact: T: +353 1 4177500
F: +353 1 4177543
The Postgraduate Admissions Office E: international@dbs.ie
Dublin Business School W: www.dbs.ie
13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
T: +353 1 4177500
F: +353 1 4177543
E: admissions@dbs.ie
W: www.dbs.iePostgraduate Programmes 21
22 Postgraduate Programmes
Psychology,
Higher Diploma in Arts
in Psychology (PSI accredited) 23
Higher Diploma in Arts in
Counselling
Counselling and Psychotherapy 25
Master of Arts (MA) in
Addiction Studies 27
and Creative
Master of Arts (MA) in
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 29
Media
Master of Arts (MA) in Psychotherapy 32
Master of Science (MSc)
in Applied Psychology 34
Master of Science (MSc)
in Health Psychology 36Postgraduate Programmes 23
Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
(PSI accredited)
Course Content studies. The Higher Diploma represents
the necessary first step to becoming
Awarding Body The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology a professional psychologist. Upon
programme has the following content: successful completion of the Higher
Quality & Qualifications Ireland
(QQI) Diploma, depending upon the final
YEAR 1 grade, graduates will be eligible to
u History and Schools in Psychology apply to enter postgraduate training
Award Level courses in their chosen specialisation
u Research Technique and Analysis 1 and ultimately gain employment in their
NFQ Level 8 u Cognitive Psychology area of expertise.
u Foundations in Developmental Students will be encouraged to
Title of Award and Social Psychology consider entering their own analysis
u Behaviour Analysis as a fundamental requirement for
Higher Diploma in Arts
engagement with this field.
in Psychology u Research Technique and Analysis 2
u Experimental Psychology
u Ethical Research Methods and Design Aims and Objectives
Award Type
Key Features of the Higher Diploma
Major in Arts in Psychology YEAR 2 in Arts in Psychology
u Personality and Individual u Designed for non psychology
Differences graduates and those seeking to
Duration pursue a professional career or
u Health Psychology
Full-Time, 2 Year postgraduate study in psychology
u Biopsychology
Part-Time, 2 Years u The programme is accredited by the
u Advanced Developmental Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
and Social Psychology – Professional Body for Psychologists
Suited to u Mental Health and Distress in Ireland
u Human Performance u The Higher Diploma in Arts in
Designed for non-Psychology
Psychology is an internationally
graduates and those seeking u Research Project recognised programme that allows
to pursue a professional career
application for graduate membership
or postgraduate study in
of relevant psychological societies
Psychology. Overview
including the British Psychological
Professional Recognition: The Society (BPS)
Psychological Society of Ireland
u The course is of particular interest
The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology to those who wish to enhance their
is for graduates who wish to pursue a current work practices e.g. Health
professional career or postgraduate and social care professionals,
study in psychology but who don’t hold teachers, HR Managers, Voluntary
an Honours degree in psychology. and Community sector workers
and many more
The course enables students to study
key areas of psychology in a thriving u It is also of interest to those who
research environment and, through would like to develop their skills and
a supervised research dissertation, knowledge in the field of Psychology
explore practical issues of interest u The course represents the first
and relevance to a range of theoretical necessary step to becoming a
and occupational fields. Students professional Psychologist
will develop a firm knowledge base
u Successful graduates may apply to
in psychology and gain experience of
enter postgraduate training courses
the research process that will build
in their chosen specialisation and
upon the skills and knowledge that
ultimately gain employment in their
they have already acquired in earlier
area of expertise24 Postgraduate Programmes
Structure The programme will be taught through u An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or
a mixture of lectures, tutorials, seminars, equivalent, where full-time study has
The Higher Diploma in Arts in study skills workshops, practical been conducted in a language other
Psychology extends over two academic laboratory work and field study work. than English or applicants whose
years of full-time study, or two academic first language is not English.
years of part-time study.
Assessment
In year 1, students undertake the study Career Opportunities
of eight mandatory subjects that Throughout the course some modules
are assessed by a combination This programme is accredited by
are designed to develop knowledge
of continuous assessment and the Psychological Society of Ireland
and understanding of core areas and
examinations, or by continuous (PSI), the professional body for
disciplines and to provide a platform
assessment alone. Continuous psychology in Ireland. DBS was the first
for more advanced study at year 2.
assessment will vary in style and college outside the university sector
In year 2, students undertake a further purpose from module to module, to receive accreditation from the
seven mandatory subjects that build depending upon the nature of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
on the year 1 foundation and further subject material and the teaching Graduates may progress to
develop students understanding of and learning objectives of the module. postgraduate training or professional
applied areas and key subjects of Assessments may include essays, training within psychology. In addition,
Psychology. Furthermore, students also multiple-choice questionnaire, short- students will be equipped with the
undertake a mandatory research project answer in-class exam, oral presentation, specialised knowledge and skills that
under the guidance of a supervisor. group work and poster presentations. will enable them to pursue successful,
Examinations are typically held in responsible, and useful careers in
On a part-time basis students will attend
January and late April/early May. a number of areas of employment
classes two evenings per week from
6.15pm-9.30pm and study four modules relating to Psychology.
per semester. Entry Requirements The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
Advice and confirmation of To be considered for is an internationally recognised
module selection will be made admission, applicants must hold: programme that allows application
available to students before for graduate membership of relevant
u A primary Honours degree award of
course commencement. psychological societies including the
at least pass level in a non-cognate
British Psychological Society (BPS).
discipline from a recognised third-
level institution, or equivalent
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