Dublin City University 2016 Postgraduate Programmes
Dublin City University As an international student we know you have made a big decision to choose to study at Dublin City University (DCU). DCU is one of the best young universities in the world as ranked by the Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50. We have a proud tradition of world-class academic excellence, research and innovation. From foundation and language programmes to respected undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, DCU has a clear study path for every student. Our foundation and language programmes will give you the confidence and skills to study in English. By choosing one of our many postgraduate programmes you will gain great work and life experience as many of our degrees include a consultancy or research project with industry. The sooner you apply for your chosen course, the easier you will find the whole application process. All applicants will need to meet entry requirements, and an early offer will help with your visa application (if needed) and planning time for moving away from home. 13,000 students 50,000 alumni 109 nationalities 1 No.1 university in Ireland for work experience and careers advice 2,300+ international students 92 % of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation 1 all Masters programmes are full-time and 1 year in duration, unless otherwise stated 50 % international PhD students WORK VISA 12 month work visa in Ireland available after graduation
2016 Postgraduate Programmes POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES BY FACULTY AND SUBJECT AREA PAC CODE TUITION FEE Engineering and Computing Electronic Engineering MEng in Electronic Systems DC800 15,120 3 majors: Image Processing and Analysis Nanoelectronics and Photonics Semiconductor Manufacturing Available for a February start. [1.5 years] DC801 15,120 MEng in Telecommunications Engineering DC804 15,120 1 major: Network Implementation Available for a February start. [1.5 years] DC805 15,120 MEng in Healthcare Technologies* [1.5 years] 3U02F* 14,000 Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering DC814 15,120 2 majors: Biomedical Engineering Sustainable Systems/ Energy Computing MSc in Computing DC836 15,800 5 majors: Data Analytics Cloud Computing Software Engineering Security and Forensics Human Language Technology MSc in Electronic Commerce [Technical] DC821 14,000 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology DC818 13,300 Business Management MSc in Management [Business] DC510 14,000 MSc in Management [Strategy] DC514 14,000 MSc in International Management** Direct application 17,000 MSc in Human Resource Management DC632 14,000 MSc in Humanitarian Logistics and Emergency Management* 3U01F* 14,500 Accounting and Finance MSc in Finance DC511 14,000 3 streams: Risk Management Capital Markets Energy Finance Professional Diploma in Accounting DC500 14,000 Marketing and ecommerce MSc in Digital Marketing DC516 14,000 MSc in Electronic Commerce [Business] DC506 14,000 1 50 % 12
PROGRAMME BY FACULTY AND SUBJECT AREA PAC CODE TUITION FEE Humanities and Social Sciences Communications MA in Film and Television Studies DC602 13,700 MA in Social Media Studies DC614 13,700 MA in Journalism DC600 13,700 MSc in Multimedia DC605 13,700 MA in Political Communication DC631 15,000 MSc in Science Communication DC606 12,500 Law, International Relations and Development LLM in Law DC662 TBC MSc in Public Policy DC648 TBC MA in International Security and Conflict Studies DC629 12,300 MA in International Relations DC608 12,300 MA in Development DC635 12,300 Intercultural and Translation Studies MA in Comparative Literature DC616 13,700 MA in Sexuality Studies DC643 13,700 MA in Translation Studies DC615 13,700 MSc in Translation Technology DC700 13,700 Science and Health Biotechnology MSc in Biomedical Diagnostics DC727 12,700 MSc in Bioprocess Engineering DC735 13,700 Mathematical Sciences MSc in Financial Mathematics DC704 12,700 Open Education Open education degrees are available online only. Duration: 2-4 years. MA in Irish Studies DC721 TBC MSc in Chronic Disease Management DC613 TBC Graduate Diploma in Management of Clean Technologies DC918 [Sept] 11,300 MSc in Management of Clean Technologies DC919 [Jan] 14,125 Graduate Diploma in Management of Operations DC910 [Sept] 11,300 MSc in Management of Operations DC917 [Jan] 14,125 Graduate Diploma in Management of Internet Enterprise Solustions DC911 [Sept] 11,300 MSc in Management of Internet Enterprise Solustions DC916 [Jan] 14,125 Graduate Diploma in Management of Information Systems Strategy DC912 [Sept] 11,300 MSc in Management of Information Systems Strategy DC915 [Jan] 14,125 Graduate Diploma in Management for Sustainable Development DC913 [Sept] 11,300 MSc in Management for Sustainable Development DC914 [Jan] 14,125 *Apply for 3U01F and 3U02F at www.pac.ie/3u *All tuition fees subject to confirmation **The tuition fee for the USA option is 19,200 Prospectus: www.dcu.ie/masters All Masters programmes are full-time and one year in duration, unless otherwise stated. Please note: all programmes and majors are subject to availability and demand.
further details Academic entry requirements You must present with results of a qualification equivalent to an Honours Bachelor degree from Ireland with Second Class Honours Grade 1 [2.1]. Typically, this is a GPA of 3.0 out of 4, or 4 out of 5. English language entry requirements EXAMINATION LEVEL REQUIRED IELTS TOEFL Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill. DCU Business School additionally requires 6.5 in speaking and writing. Total Score of 92 DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above. Improve your English language skills We have a variety of language programmes to help students who would like to study at DCU to first improve their English language. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL IELTS 6.0-6.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5-6.0 IELTS 4.5-5.5 POSTGRADUATE Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme [1 semester] Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme [1 year] DCU Language Services English language programmes [about 1 year] plus Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme [1 semester or 1 year] More information www.dcu.ie/international/english-foundation Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes If you are a non-native speaker of English with a high level of English, yet need extra support before entering an undergraduate or Masters degree at DCU, our short 3U Pathway Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes will help. These run for five or ten weeks before your programme begins. WEEKS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 10 IELTS 6.0 with no skill less than 5.5. DCU Business School additionally requires 6.0 in speaking and writing. 5 IELTS 6.5 with up to two skills less than 6.0 but no skill less than 5.5. DCU Business School additionally requires 6.0 in speaking and writing. DCU Language Services (DCULS) English language courses DCULS has a range of courses to choose from to help you improve your English language competency level. It takes about one year studying 80 hours of English language per month to get from IELTS 4.5 to 5.5. Requirements: IELTS 4.5 Pre-Masters International Foundation Programme Successful completion of the International Foundation Programme [IFP] guarantees direct entry into your chosen postgraduate degree programme. 1 semester IFP requirements: IELTS 6.0 / 1 year IFP requirements: IELTS 5.5 6.0 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME DURATION PAC CODE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Business IFP Business 1 year DC512 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.0 in all skills 1 semester DC650 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills Offers pathways into all DCU Business School postgraduate programmes. Engineering and Computing IFP Electronic Systems 1 year DC828 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.0 in all skills 1 semester DC659 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP Telecommunications Engineering 1 year DC829 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.0 in all skills 1 semester DC658 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME DURATION PAC CODE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT IFP Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 1 year DC827 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.0 in all skills 1 semester DC671 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skillsi IFP Computing 1 year DC840 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.0 in all skills 1 semester DC835 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills Humanities and Social Sciences IFP Social Media Studies 1 semester DC639 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP Film and Television Studies 1 semester DC649 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP Comparative Literature 1 year DC680 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills 1 semester DC651 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP Development 1 year DC684 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other skills 1 semester DC654 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP International Relations 1 year DC683 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other skills 1 semester DC656 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IFP International Security and Conflict Studies 1 year DC682 IELTS 5.5 with min. 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other skills 1 semester DC653 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills IPF Science Communication 1 semester DC660 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in all skills Science and Health IFP Biomedical Diagnostics 1 year DC728 IELTS 6.0 with min. 5.5 in other skills IFP Bioprocess Engineering 1 year DC737 IELTS 5.5 with min 5.0 in all skills IFP Financial Mathematics 1 year DC681 IELTS 5.5 with min 5.0 in all skills How to Apply Apply to DCU through the Postgraduate Application Centre [PAC] at www.pac.ie/dcu *Apply for 3U01F and 3U02F at www.pac.ie/3u You will need scanned official copies of all documentation: your degree transcripts, final degree certification, grading system, personal statement, two references, passport or citizen ID card, and your English language certification. Entry requirements vary and some programmes have additional entry requirements (e.g. interview, sample piece of writing). Visa information Please check with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of the Government of Ireland for up-to-date information on visa requirements www.inis.gov.ie Scholarships We are delighted to offer a range of scholarships to international students holding an offer to study with us. Visit www.dcu.ie/international/scholarships Your Country Find out your country s specific entry requirements and agent details at www.dcu.ie/international/country Application deadlines Postgraduate application September start Postgraduate application February start International Foundation Programme 1 year International Foundation Programme 1 semester Mid July [varies by programme] 11 December 15 July for visa-requiring applicants 15 August for applicants not requiring a visa 11 December Dublin City University is not responsible and shall not be bound by errors in or omissions from this publication; the University reserves the right to revise, amend, alter or delete programmes of study and academic regulations at any time by giving notice as may be determined by the Academic Council in relation to any such change. Talk to us Monday to Friday 9:30 17:00 Website www.dcu.ie/international Telephone +353 (0)1 700 7411 Facebook DCU.International.Office Weibo DCUIreland Twitter @DCUIntl / @DCUIntArb (Arabic) YouTube DublinCityUniversity