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DCU Connected Excellence in Online Education Prospectus 2018/2019
Contents
02 Welcome from the President
04 What is DCU Connected?
06 The DCU Connected Student Experience
09 Undergraduate Programmes
10 Diploma/BA in Humanities (BAH)
12 Diploma/BA in English and History (BAEH)
14 Diploma/BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY)
18 BA Single Module (BASM)
20 Diploma/BSc in Information Technology (IT)
24 Diploma/BSc in the Management of Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS)
26 Certificate in Peer Support Working in Mental Health
29 Postgraduate Programmes
30 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Operations (MOPS)
32 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Internet Enterprise Systems (MSIS)
34 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of Information Systems Strategy (MISS)
36 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management for Sustainable Development (MSD)
38 Graduate Diploma/MSc in the Management of Clean Technologies (MCT)
40 Postgraduate Level Single Module (PGSM)
42 Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN)
44 Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum
46 Professional Certificate/Diploma in Special & Inclusive Education
48 Master of Education (MEd) Special Options: Educational Leadership or Teaching and Learning
50 Graduate Diploma/MSc in Public Relations & Strategic Communication
52 MSc in Diagnostics & Precision Medicine
54 Further Information
54 Further Information on Undergraduate Programmes
55 Further Information on Postgraduate Programmes
55 Exemptions for Prior Accredited Learning on the Undergraduate Programmes
55 Teaching Council of Ireland
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Welcome from the President
Dublin City University (DCU) is a
research-intensive, globally-engaged,
dynamic institution that is distinguished
by both the quality and impact of
its graduates and its focus on the
translation of knowledge into societal
and economic benefit. Since admitting
our first students in 1980, DCU has
grown rapidly and, today, our graduates
are playing key roles in many sectors
nationally and internationally.
Our academic quality, our innovative The outreach of DCU is not limited to The digital society in which we live has led to increasing number of world-class online
research and our engagement with Dublin. One of the key characteristics fundamental changes in education and DCU programmes. DCU Connected also includes
industry have built an international required of graduates today, and is embracing these changes. The National a number of digitally-enhanced courses
reputation for excellence and DCU is of the university from which they Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL) at offered through our strategic international
consistently ranked among the world’s graduate, is openness, responsiveness DCU builds on our reputation as a leader partnerships with institutions such as Arizona
leading young universities. DCU is and adaptability to change. DCU in the area of online, blended and distance State University (ASU) in the United States.
Ireland’s fastest growing university and promotes these characteristics in a learning and is pioneering a range of R&D
hosts more than 17,000 students across number of ways, including leading inthe initiatives. In 2018, for example, our free As with all DCU programmes, those offered
its three academic campuses in the development of new flexible methods online courses on Irish Langage and Culture through DCU Connected are of the highest
Glasnevin-Drumcondra region of Dublin. of course delivery. delivered in partnership with FutureLearn academic quality. This means that if you
have already attracted over 20,000 learners choose a programme offered through DCU
from more than 125 countries. DCU is Connected you will not be disappointed!
committed to harnessing the potential of
new digital technologies to ensure that I look forward to engaging with you through
students have the best possible learning DCU Connected!
experiences, whether they are on,
or off, campus.
DCU Connected encompasses all DCU
courses and programmes offered in an
online format. Launched in 2014, DCU Professor Brian MacCraith
Connected was developed to allow students, President
wherever they live, to have access to DCU’s Dublin City University
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What is DCU Connected?
DCU Connected is the platform we use to describe
courses available to students who choose a
flexible study option. These options encompass
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes,
transnational initiatives and short courses where
students are primarily studying online, off-campus
and/or through one of our strategic partners.
DCU has over 30 years providing what just access them from further away.
was traditionally known as ‘distance Another key feature of DCU Connected
education’, delivering a fully accredited is the way it fits our mission of
DCU degree to people that could not transforming lives and societies. We take
commit to full time, on-campus learning. this mission seriously. At DCU we realise
DCU Connected is the evolution of this that not everyone has the option of
delivery mode but with a much wider undertaking full time, on-campus study.
focus. Importantly, the term ‘connected’ For these students, our aim is to provide
reflects a particular philosophy we have flexible access to fully accredited DCU
about learning in the new digital world. programmes.
We no longer call it a distance education, We are committed to offering globally
because it isn’t. You will feel as close recognised qualifications that provide
and engaged as any of our on-campus a perspective on some of the major
students, maybe even more so. This type challenges and opportunities facing
of learning is no longer at the edge of the world. However, in today’s globally
the university experience, it is at the very connected world we also understand the
heart of it. importance of developing local capacity
and customising our programmes to
We call it a connected education, meet local needs. That is why there is
connecting you to a quality education a lot more to DCU Connected than
wherever you are. To world-class simply offering a suite of online degree
courses and professional development programmes.
opportunities in strategically important
areas. To international experts and Online platforms are changing the
engaging teachers at the leading edge of traditional teaching and learning
their disciplines. To fellow students who paradigms. Technology now enhances
share a passion for learning and interest both choices and flexibility. With DCU
in the subject. Every DCU student has Connected, learning happens any time,
access to the same opportunities, some any place.
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The DCU Connected
Student Experience
Flexibility The Challenge Finding time to study Student Services and Support
Online learning suits so many different While online learning offers unique One of the strongest pieces of advice Student Support with DCU Connected
lifestyles. With this medium of education, flexibility, knowing what is required of you from our current students is that it is includes the following:
you can fit your study in with work as a student is essential for your success. important to take the time to plan the
commitments, parenting or other family Entering into a programme with clear academic year (normally September – — Online learning materials and other
commitments, travel abroad etc. Many expectations will make your transition May). Identifying your key dates from study resources
of our students have told us that without to studying a lot easier – after all, your the start of the year, and scheduling your — Online tutor/lecturer support
the flexibility of online learning, they studies will be fitting in with many other study time will get you off to a great start — Online learning environment (Loop)
would never have been able to complete things in your life, so having as much – and also gives you an element of control — Online library
their studies. knowledge as possible starting off can over managing your time to your best — Online assessment
only be to your benefit. We strongly advantage. Make a note of every event
Studying through DCU Connected recommend that you: you can think of coming up as they apply Online Materials and Study Resources
to you – work commitments, children’s
One of the really good things about For each module you study, you are given
— Read the detailed material provided activities and school schedules, your
online learning is that it will take you access to online learning materials. These
online about the programme you are spouse’s schedule etc. Make a note of the
mere seconds to reach your classroom can be in the form of written materials;
interested in dates that continuous assessment work is
– no travel, parking or making your way videos; activities and other online
— Check out the Frequently Asked due, exam dates and work out where you
through buildings etc. Loop, which is resources. You will also have online access
Questions section will get your hours to study. Of course,
DCU’s online learning environment, offers to the extensive resources provided
— In particular, take note of the things will happen in between despite
platforms to hold discussions, access to by the DCU Library. In addition, for
recommended study hours per the best-laid plans – but at least you will
your course materials and to the vast most modules, you will also be required
module have the full picture in front of you to
array of online materials (such as journal to obtain a small number of selected
— If you can, attend one of the DCU identify windows of opportunity to get
articles) supplied by DCU’s Library – all textbooks.
Connected open evenings - see the assignments completed.
of which are accessible to you from
DCU Connected website at www.dcu.
anywhere with an internet connection. Assessment
ie/connected DCU Student Life
— If you have any unanswered queries, On most modules on the DCU Connected
Many of DCU connected courses also As a DCU Connected student, you may
please get in touch with us by phone undergraduate programmes, assessment
provide “live” online tutorials, which not be on campus very often – but you
at 01 7005481, or email us at takes the form of continuous assessment
means that you can “attend” tutorials are still able to avail of all the services
connected@dcu.ie and an end-of-year examination.
and interact with your tutors and available to any DCU student.
fellow students in real time – we use
Normally, the continuous assessment
a software package similar to Skype, These include:
takes the form of one or more
which is designed for educational
assignments that have to be submitted
purposes. For example, instead of — The Library
by designated dates throughout
raising your hand, you’ll click the “raise — Careers Service
the academic year. The end-of-year
hand” button to notify the tutor. — Sports Facilities
examinations take place in May with
Undergraduate programme tutorials — Student Advice Centre
re-sits in August. On the DCU Connected
involve a combination of online and face — Counselling & Personal
postgraduate programmes, assessment
to face tutorials, while postgraduate Development Service
is mainly by continuous assessment only.
programmes only use online tutorials. — Maths Learning Centre
This normally takes the form of three
You will submit nearly all your continuous — Disability & Learning
assignments per module. See programme
assessment work online – meaning your Development Service
information for further details.
work gets delivered on time without — DCU Student ID Card
having to negotiate a post office queue — Registry
or search for stamps…simply upload your
assignment and hit “submit”. Despite the fact that you are not
primarily campus-based for your studies,
assistance from DCU staff is always
on hand – by phone, email or visit us
in person.
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Undergraduate
Programmes
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BA in Humanities (BAH) Understanding the Course your degree. 180 ECTS credit points are
required for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
PAC Code
DC341
Undergraduate The DCU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
is a Level 8 (on the National Framework
in Humanities and 120 ECTS credit
points are required for the Diploma in Entry Method
of Qualifications) honours degree
Humanities. PAC
programme. Students undertaking
this degree choose to study a selection
Career Prospects Duration
of modules in History, Literature,
Whether you are interested in pursuing Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in
Minimum 3 years,
a career in a specific discipline, for Humanities programme facilitates
no maximum
Course Structure those interested in pursuing any kind of
example Literature or Sociology, or are work that requires critical thinking skills,
NFQ
As a student on this degree programme
seeking a broad-based undergraduate you may choose to study from a range
high-quality written expression and
Level 8
transferable skills such as organisation
education, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) of modules in the following Humanities
and time-management. All these
Delivery Mode
subject areas:
in Humanities provides you with the skills and abilities are highly valued by
Part-time/online
employers. Many people also enter their
means to achieve your goals. 1 History
studies with the ambition of becoming a
2 Literature
post-primary teacher.
3 Philosophy
Students can choose to explore a wide 4 Psychology
Further information
breadth of Humanities subject areas, 5 Sociology
Programme Provider
while also specialising in at least one To complete the Bachelor of Arts Open Education
of the subject areas they find most (Honours) in Humanities you need www.dcu.ie/connected
to complete twelve modules, with at
rewarding. This degree programme’s least five modules in one subject area. Programme Chair
strength lies in its academic quality Students may choose to exit with a Orna Farrell
Diploma in Humanities on completion of orna.farrell@dcu.ie
and its flexibility. eight modules. Each module is awarded
15 European Credit Transfer System Fees
(ECTS) credit points. These points are More information at:
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Literature History Philosophy Sociology Psychology
Foundation Lit 1 His 1 PH100 SC100 PY100
Literature History What is Sociology Psychology
Foundation Foundation Philosophy Foundation Foundation
Intermediate Lit 2 His 2 Phil 2 Soc 2 PY200
Literatures of Europe and a Reading The Changing Social and Organisational
the 20th Century Wider World Philosophers Social Environment Psychology
Intermediate Lit 3 His 3 Phil 3 Soc 3A PY210
Literatures of Land, Politics & Philosophy of Values: Power, Social Order, Developmental &
17th & 18th Society in Ireland Ethics & Aesthetics Crime, Deviance, Educational
Centuries 1790-1922 Work & Employment Psychology
Intermediate Lit 4 His 4 PH300 Soc 4 PY230
The Renaissance Politics, Culture Philosophy of Social Inequality Cognitive Psychology
& Society in Education: Teaching, & Intergroup & Biopsychology
Independent Ireland Pedagogy and Relations
1916-2010 Practice
Advanced Lit 5 His 5 Phil 5 Soc 5B PY300
Literature of the Women in Irish & Philosophy of Language Culture Individual
19th Century: European Society Religion and & Society Differences
Romanticism to 1789-1922 Metaphysics
Victorianism
Advanced Lit 6 His 6 Phil 6 SC300 PY310
Literatures of Researching Contemporary Sociology of Health Abnormal Psychology
the Late 20th Local History. Philosophy & Illness & Psychological
Century People, Place Counselling
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BA in English and History (BAEH) Understanding the Course Literature PAC Code
DC340
Undergraduate The DCU Bachelor of Arts in English
and History is a Level 8 (on the National
The Literature subject stream equips
students with the skills and techniques to
Entry Method
Framework of Qualifications) honours discriminate between literature and other
PAC
degree programme, which provides forms of writing and representation,
students with a focused, tailored course taking account of contemporary
Duration
of education in English and History. perspectives in criticism and theory,
This programme is designed to including feminism, historicism and
Minimum 4 years,
develop students’ knowledge and Course Structure post-modernism. Irish, British, American
Maximum 8
and other literature in English will be
understanding of the English and The English and History subject areas
evaluated in terms of their contribution
NFQ
are each presented as a suite of six
History subject areas, and is therefore modules. To complete the Bachelor of
to cultural formation. Students will
Level 8
encounter competing ideas about writing
tailored to be suitable for anyone who Arts (Hons) in English and History you
and literature, within different historical
Delivery Mode
need to complete the twelve modules
wishes to focus specifically on these in these two subjects as detailed in the
and national frameworks.
Part-time/online
subjects in their studies, whether for table below. Students may choose to exit
Career Prospects
with a Diploma in English and History
personal or professional reasons. on completion of eight modules if they The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English
do not wish to progress to the degree and History degree programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English qualification. Each module is awarded facilitates those interested in pursuing
15 European Credit Transfer System any kind of work that requires critical
and History programme offers you (ECTS) credit points. These points are thinking skills, high quality written
the attractive opportunity to obtain a accumulated towards the award of expression, and transferable skills such
your degree. 180 ECTS credit points are as organisation and time-management.
DCU undergraduate degree through required for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) All these skills and abilities are highly
online learning. and 120 ECTS credit points are required valued by employers. Many people also
for the Diploma in English and History. enter their studies with the ambition of
becoming a post-primary teacher.
History
The History subject stream equips Further information
students with a wide range of skills and
Programme Provider
techniques upon which historical research
Open Education
and writings are based. Students will
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engage in the critical examination of
historians’ works, and the evaluation of
Programme Chair
primary sources, and will acquire the
Orna Farrell
conceptual tools with which our view of
orna.farrell@dcu.ie
the past is shaped. The modules provide
perspectives on major themes in Irish
Fees
and European political, economic, social
More information at:
and cultural history from the close of the
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Middle Ages to the 20th century.
History Literature
His 1 History Foundation Lit 1 Literature Foundation
His 2 Europe and a Wider World Lit 2 Literatures of the 20th Century
His 3 Land, Politics & Society in Ireland 1790-1922 Lit 3 Literaturesof the 17th & 18th Centuries
His 4 Politics, Culture & Society in Independent Ireland 1916-2010 Lit 4 The Renaissance
His 5 Women in Irish and European Society 1789-1922 Lit 5 Literatures of the 19th Century: Romanticism to Victorianism
His 6 Researching Local History: People, Place & Time Lit 6 Literatures of the Late 20th Century
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BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY) PAC Code
DC345
Undergraduate
Entry Method
PAC
Duration
This programme is designed to develop Understanding the Course These Sociology modules cover topics
such as power and social order, crime and
Minimum 4 years,
students’ knowledge, skills and competencies The DCU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
(Psychology Major) is a Level 8 (on the
deviance, work and employment, social
Maximum 8
in Psychology, and is therefore tailored to suit National Framework of Qualifications)
inequality and intergroup relations.
To complete the Bachelor of Arts
NFQ
anyone who wishes to study Psychology at honours degree programme, which
provides students with a focused, tailored
(Hons) in Humanities (Psychology
Level 8
undergraduate level; whether for personal or programme of education in Psychology.
Major) a student needs to successfully
complete the twelve modules from
Delivery Mode
professional reasons. The programme is accredited by the
Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI),
these two subjects.
Part-time/online
which ensures that the progamme meets
Students may choose to exit with a
You may have: a general interest in studying the highest standards for undergraduate,
Diploma in Humanities (Psychology
pre-professional education and training
behaviour, thoughts, feelings, motivations in Psychology.
Major) on successful completion of
eight modules, if they do not wish to
etc.; a specific interest in one area of progress to the full degree qualification.
Psychology, for example Social Psychology or Course Structure It should be noted that this Diploma is
not a route to graduate membership of
Counselling Psychology, or; a specific interest On this programme you will study nine
a Psychological Society of Ireland, and
Psychology modules, which cover the
in one of the fields in which Psychological core areas of Psychology. As part of
therefore, it is not a route into the field
of Psychology. Each module is awarded
knowledge, skills and competencies can be this programme you will also have
15 European Credit Transfer System
the opportunity to complete, under
applied, such as education or health. supervision, an independent research
(ECTS) credit points. These points are
accumulated towards your award of
project in Psychology. In addition to the
degree. 180 ECTS credit points are
Psychology modules, you will study three
required for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Sociology modules that will compliment
and 120 ECTS credit points are required
your Psychological studies.
for the Diploma.
Foundation PY100: PY110: SC100:
Psychology Exploring Sociology
Foundation Psychological Research Foundation
Intermediate PY200: PY210: Soc3A:
Social and Developmental Power, Social Order,
Organisational and Educational Crime, Deviance,
Psychology Psychology Work and Employment
Intermediate PY220: PY230: Soc4:
Quantitative Cognitive Social Inequality
and Qualitative Psychology and and Intergroup
Research in Biopsychology Relations
Psychology
Advanced
PY300: PY310: PY320:
Individual Abnormal Advanced Research
Differences Psychology and Differences
Psychological Counselling
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BA in Humanities (Psychology Major) (BAPY)
Undergraduate
Career Prospects Further information When I left school, I made the decision to turn down
The knowledge, skills and competencies Programme Provider my college place and start work as I was offered a job.
relating to Psychological research Open Education
methods that graduates will achieve www.dcu.ie/connected I found, however, that after a number of years, I missed
on completing this programme, will out on promotions because I didn’t have a degree and
allow them to work in junior researcher Programme Chair
positions. Graduates from the Bachelor Dr. James Brunton
it always bothered me. As I was working and was the
of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology james.brunton@dcu.ie mother of three children, full time university was not
Major) programme who intend to qualify an option. I chose to study with DCU Connected as it
as professional Psychologists will need Fees
to pursue further training in Psychology More information at: enabled me to work my studies around my family and
at Masters or Doctoral level. Graduates www.dcu.ie/connected work life and I could choose how long it took, depending
from the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in
Humanities (Psychology Major) will be
on the time I had available and my budget.
able to go on to postgraduate study,
and careers, in a number of Psychology’s
The tutors were very supportive, particularly as they
subdisciplines and related fields.
understood the dedication needed to combine work life,
Graduates may proceed to either a home life and study.
taught masters or doctoral programmes
in a specific sub-discipline of Psychology,
or a Psychology masters or doctorate by It was also great to meet lots of other like-minded people
research, where they conduct a research
project, under supervision, in their area
and there was a lot of support from all of them. I also
of interest. loved the fact that this was something purely for me.
I did far better than I had anticipated and graduated
with First Class Honours. I have also surprised myself by
continuing on and am now studying for my Masters.
I would not have had the opportunity to achieve so much
without the option of distance and online Learning. It
does take a lot of commitment and dedication and, at
times, you can feel that you’ll never get there, but it is so
worth it when you do. Having this degree has allowed
me to prove to myself that I could do it and has, in fact,
surpassed my hopes and expectations.
Ingrid Doyle
Executive Officer at the Department of Health
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16Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM) PAC Code
DC342
Undergraduate
Entry Method
PAC
Duration
The Bachelor of Arts Single Module Understanding the Course Career Prospects
Module Dependent
(BASM) allows students to undertake Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM)
students study a small number of
The studying of individual modules will
develop skills such as critical thinking, NFQ
study at university degree level for modules at degree level (level 8 on the high quality written expression, and Level 8
personal enjoyment or for continual National Framework of Qualifications)
for personal enjoyment or continual
transferable skills such as organisation
and time-management. The knowledge,
(Please note that BASM
students do not receive
professional development purposes professional development without abilities and skills you will develop are
an exit award)
without having to commit to study having to commit to study towards a
degree or diploma. Of specific interest
highly valued by employers and will also
be useful and valuable to you should
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
towards a degree. to BASM students who are post-primary you undertake any further study. Many
teachers is that the History, Literature, Bachelor of Arts Single Module (BASM)
Philosophy and Sociology modules meet students are existing teaching staff
the Teaching Council of Ireland criteria who enhance their teaching prospects
for general registration in relation by adding another subject to their
to the teaching of History (History), repertoire.
English (Literature) CSPE (Sociology)
Environmental and Social Studies (ESS) Further information
(History); and Politics and Society
Programme Provider
(History or Philosophy, Sociology).
Open Education
Teachers who wish to up-skill and become
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registered in one of these subject areas
may use the BASM programme in order
Programme Chair
to accomplish this goal.
Orna Farrell
orna.farrell@dcu.ie
Fees
More information at:
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18BSc in Information Technology (IT) PAC Code
DC343
Undergraduate
Entry Method
PAC
Duration
The programme should be of particular Understanding the Course Mathematics - Recommendation
Minimum 2 years
relevance if you are working or aspiring to This DCU BSc in Information Technology
is a level 8 honours degree delivered
It is recommended that applicants
have studied mathematics at Leaving
(Direct entry)
4 years
work in the dynamic IT/Software industry, through a combination of face to face Certificate level. Details of the (non-direct entry)
especially if you have no third-level IT and online tuition. Mathemathics requirements can
be found at www.dcu.ie/courses/
Maximum
8 years
qualification or have an IT qualification Technology and Online Skills required Undergraduate/openeducation/
lower than an honours degree. This Your learning experience as a DCU
Information-Technology.shtml#tab5 NFQ
Level 8
programme provides students with Connected student is enhanced through
the use of rich digital media. You can find
Course Structure
critical insight into the application of detailed information on the necessary The programme consists of an integrated
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
Information Technology to the processes equipment and skills required for
DCU Connected students at
series of modular courses outlined in the
table below.
of administration, management and www.dcu.ie/connected/Technology-
innovation within a range of organisations. Skills-Requirements.shtml Students must successfully complete
fourteen (14) modules, equating to
240 ECTS credits, to be eligible for the
award of a degree. Students may choose
to exit with the award of a Diploma on
completion of the eight (8) modules at
Level 1 and Level 2, equating to 120
ECTS credits.
Computing (C) Communications Human Science (HS) Management Science
Technology (CT) (MS)
Level 1 IT and Web Technology Principles of Exploring Mathematical and
Fundamentals Communications Devices Interaction Design Statistical Methods
& Networks
(C1) (CT1) (HS1) (MS001)
15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits
Level 2 Object Oriented Communications Device User Experience Design Management Science
Programming with Java Theory and Design and Business Modelling
(C2) (CT2) (HS2) (MS002)
15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits
Degree Database Mobile Modern Data Researching Interactions Entrepreneurship and
Level Theory Application Communications with Technology Emerging Technologies
and Development & Networks
Practice
(CA) (SDA) (CTA) (HSA) (MS00B)
20 ECTS 20 ECTS 20 ECTS credits 20 ECTS credits 20 ECTS credits
credits credits
PLUS
Software Engineering Managing the Digital Landscape
Methodologies
OR
(CB) (MSA)
20 ECTS credits 20 ECTS credits
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20BSc in Information Technology (IT)
Undergraduate
Career Prospects Further information I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the BSc in
You will graduate from this programme Programme Provider Information Technology course and found it to be a very
with a unique mix of skills in computing Open Education
and business. www.dcu.ie/connected rewarding experience. The open and flexible nature of
this distance/online learning course was particularly
Graduate roles include: Programme Chair
— Software Developer Dr. Lorraine Delaney
suited to me, as it enabled me to combine work, social
— Mobile App Developer lorraine.delaney@dcu.ie and family commitments with my studies in a way
— Embedded Systems Developer very few other courses could. I found the structure of
— Front End Developer Fees
— Cloud Developer More information at: the course particularly important. All modules are
— DevOps Engineer www.dcu.ie/connected expertly arranged and conducive to study. The timing
— IT Project Manager
— Technical Writer
of assignments were ideal in ensuring engagement with
— Software Support Specialist module content. I cannot speak highly enough about all
— Software Tester
the staff involved, they were always on hand for guidance
In addition to traditional ICT career and assistance.
paths, graduates of this programme will
have the skills to pursue innovation and
entrepreneurship by starting their Now that I have graduated, I will always look back
own ICT-enabled businesses. fondly on my time studying through distance and online
learning, even though there were times when the volume
of hard work required seemed daunting. Having come
out the other end, I do feel very proud of my achievement.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to further their
working knowledge and enhance their career prospects
in the IT industry. It gave me a broad, yet detailed
understanding of all aspects of Information Technology
and has given me the confidence and enthusiasm for
what is at this stage of my life is a major career change.
To anyone considering DCU Connected for their studies,
all I can say is do it. You will be very glad you did.
Ross Cantillon
Technical Services Engineer
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22BSc in Management of Information Technology Understanding the Course 240 ECTS credits, to be eligible for the
award of a degree. Students may choose
PAC Code
DC344
& Information Systems (IT/IS) This DCU BSc in Information Technology
is a level 8 honours degree delivered
to exit with the award of a Diploma on
Undergraduate through a combination of face to face
completion of the eight (8) modules at
Level 1 and Level 2, equating to 120
Entry Method
PAC
and online tuition.
ECTS credits.
Duration
Technology and
The programme should be of particular relevance Online Skills Requirements
Career Prospects Minimum 2 years
to those working or aspiring to work in the Your learning experience as a DCU
You will graduate from this programme
(Direct entry)
4 years
with a unique mix of skills in computing
Management of IT/IS, especially those with no Connected student is enhanced through
and business.
(non-direct entry)
the use of rich digital media. You can find
third-level IT/IS qualification or with a sub-honours detailed information on the necessary
Maximum
8 years
In addition to traditional ICT career
degree IT/IS qualification. The programme is equipment and skills required for DCU
paths, graduates of this programme will
Connected students at
designed particularly for those interested in www.dcu.ie/courses/Undergraduate/
have the skills to pursue innovation and
NFQ
Level 8
entrepreneurship by starting their
using IT to promote enterprise or institutional openeducation/Information-Technology.
own ICT-enabled businesses.
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development and renewal and those interested Delivery Mode
Further information Part-time/online
in industrial training and teaching positions in IT. Mathematics - Recommendation
Programme Provider
The programme equips students with competence It is recommended that applicants have
Open Education
studied mathematics at Leaving
in the Management of Information Technology/ Certificate level. Details of the
www.dcu.ie/connected
Information Systems with a critical appreciation mathemathics requirements can be
Programme Chair
found at www.dcu.ie/dc343.
of its potential application to the processes of Dr. Lorraine Delaney
lorraine.delaney@dcu.ie
innovation, management and administration. Course Structure
The programme consists of an integrated Fees
series of modular courses outlined in the More information at:
table below. www.dcu.ie/connected
Students must successfully complete
fourteen (14) modules, equating to
Computing (C) Human Science (HS) Management Science Communications
(MS) Technology (CT)
Level 1 IT and Web Technology Exploring Mathematical and Principles of
Fundamentals Interaction Design Statistical Methods Communications
Devices & Networks
(C1) (HS1) (MS001) (CT1)
15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits
Management
Level 2 Object Oriented User Experience Design Management Science Business Information
Programming with Java and Business Modelling Systems
(C2) (HS2) (MS002) (MN2)
15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits 15 ECTS credits
Degree Database Software Researching Entrepreneurship Managing Managing IT
Level Theory Engineering Interactions and Emerging the Digital for Business
and Methodologies with Technology Technologies Landscape Success
Practice
(CA) (CB) (HSA) (MS00B) (MSA) (MNA)
20 ECTS 20 ECTS 20 ECTS credits 20 ECTS credits 20 ECTS 20 ECTS
credits credits credits credits
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24Certificate in Peer Support Working in Mental Health PAC Code
DC762
Undergraduate
Entry Method
PAC
Duration
If you currently work in a peer support worker role Framework of course In addition to ‘expertise by experience’
and ‘family supporter experience’ there
Part time, 1 year
or a family peer support worker role in the area This is the only accredited award
programme in Ireland in Peer Support
are a number of entry criteria:
NFQ
of mental health this course will help enhance our Working and it is the established
— Evidence of critical thinking, literacy,
communication/writing skills at level
Level 8
knowledge and skills in order to develop to practice standard for Peer Support Workers
employed by the HSE. Innovative
5 NFQ. This can be in the form of
Delivery Mode
as a peer support worker in mental health inpatient teaching methodologies place students’
formal qualifications (e.g. Leaving
Certificate) or the equivalent
Blended
and community settings. learning styles, and needs at the core of
teaching and learning activity.
— Where applicants do not have formal
level 5 NFQ qualifications they will be
Course assessments involve critical
assessed through Recognition of Prior
The programme is aimed at Peer Support Workers. thinking, reflection and are based
Learning (RPL)
on practice, assignments are
In addition to improving your knowledge and transformatory and are personally
If you have any questions when applying
competence in working and developing practice in applicable to the students’ workplace.
for this course please contact Martha
this area, you’ll enhance your professional profile. How is the course taught
Griffin for information and guidance
For more see www.dcu.ie/DC762.
You’ll broaden your career horizons, to include the The Certificate consists of three modules
areas of: delivered on a part-time basis over Further Information
two semesters. The course involves
Course Provider
attendance in two-day blocks every two
— Peer Advocacy; weeks during the semester (16 in total)
Faculty of Science and Health
— Peer Education; and ten days on-line work through loop.
Programme Chair
— Healthcare; Martha Griffin
Entry Requirements T: +353 (0) 1 700 7861
— Recovery. Peer Support Workers will have a
previous history of mental health
problems and be in recovery or
recovered. Family Peer Support Workers
will have experience of supporting
someone with mental health problems.
Potential students will be interviewed
prior to commencement of the
programme. This process will provide an
opportunity for DCU staff to review the
educational academic entry point of the
student and apply RPL guidelines.
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26Postgraduate
Programmes
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28Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of PAC Code
DC910
Operations (MOPS) for September intake
Postgraduate DC917
for January intake
Entry Method
This online programme enables Understanding the Course You are also required to complete a
research proposal during the summer
PAC
students to grow into senior operations The aim of this programme is to
develop the management of operations
period between Year 1 and Year 2.
Duration
management roles in technology- knowledge and skills to enable students
To complete a Masters Degree, 5
Minimum 1 year
intensive organisations, in the financial to grow into senior roles in dynamic,
technology-intensive manufacturing or
modules are required, a Postgraduate
(full-time)
Maximum 4 years
sector, in supply chain management, services environments. On completion
Diploma requires 4 modules, and a
Postgraduate Certificate, 2 modules.
manufacturing or services organisations, of the programme, students will have a
critical awareness of current challenges
NFQ
Level 9
in both the public and private sectors. and new insights into Operations
Career Prospects
Learners will gain a critical awareness of Management in dynamic, high
technology services or manufacturing
Graduates of this programme tell us
how they have grown in confidence
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
current opportunities and new insights environments. They will have developed as a result of coming to understand
into operations management in varied new transversal business skills and
will be able to select the appropriate
the theory underpinning professional
practice brought about by their studies.
environments. tools to apply to a variety of business This confidence, together with their
challenges. The programme will provide increased understanding and knowledge,
graduates of different disciplines with has helped them to become more
Learners will also develop the range a unique opportunity to develop the strategic and meaningful contributors in
of investigative and analytic skills and hybrid, interdisciplinary knowledge the workplace and to engage at a more
and skills essential for modern business senior level.
techniques required to equip them to development and management.
assume senior roles within organisations Students will also develop the range As high level academic qualifications
of investigative and analytic skills and are becoming increasingly important
in the public and private sectors. techniques required to equip them to to organisations’ recruitment and
assume managerial or senior roles in promotion policies, this degree will
organisations. add long-term value to your career.
Course Structure Graduates of this programme are
currently employed in manufacturing
Year 1 Normal Credits
(30 Credits) Timeframe
and service organisations across a wide
range of sectors including the retail,
Project and Sept-Jan 15
food and beverage, pharmaceutical
Change
Management
and electronics industries. Many are
also self-employed.
Sustainable Jan-May 15
Business
Further information
Year 2 Normal Credits
(60 Credits) Timeframe Programme Provider
Open Education
Management Sept-Jan 15
of Operations www.dcu.ie/connected
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Programme Chair
Evaluation and
Entrepreneurship Colum Foley
colum.foley@dcu.ie
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
Fees
More information at:
www.dcu.ie/connected
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30Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management of PAC Code
DC911
Internet Enterprise Systems (MSIS) for September intake
Postgraduate DC916
for January intake
Entry Method
The online programme in Management of Understanding the Course Career Prospects
PAC
Internet Enterprise Systems develops learner’s The overall aim of the programme is
to develop your knowledge and skills
This programme will enable you to
understand, develop and manage Duration
knowledge and skills in the areas of Cloud in areas such as Cloud Computing emerging technologies in the networked Minimum 1 year
Computing and Social Networking, so that and Social Networking so that you
can manage and apply key Internet
society and have a critical awareness
of current problems and new insights
(full-time)
Maximum 4 years
they can manage and apply key IS strategies Systems strategies to your organisation. associated with the Web, Cloud
to organisations.This course will benefit those Specifically the programme will combine
an overview of the strategic applications
Technology, Social Networks and related
technologies. You will develop a range
NFQ
Level 9
working or aspiring to work as a manager and management of these technologies of investigative and analytical skills and
dealing with networks, including social with an investigation of the underpinning
technological principles, and how
techniques required to equip you to
assume and develop managerial or senior
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
networks and Internet systems, and to those selected societal and commercial issues roles within your organisation or within
who are self-employed in this field. relate to their use and management. your own business.
Course Structure As top level academic qualifications
are becoming increasingly important
Year 1 Normal Credits
to organisations’ recruitment and
(30 Credits) Timeframe
promotion policies, this programme will
Project and Sept-Jan 15 help you to advance your career, whether
Change
you are an experienced professional or
Management
a recent graduate. Graduates of this
Sustainable Jan-May 15
programme are currently employed in
Business
both the public and private sectors in
Year 2 Normal Credits organisations that are seeking to use
(60 Credits) Timeframe
internet technologies for competitive
Management Sept-Jan 15 advantage. Many are also self-employed.
of Internet
Enterprise
Further information
Systems
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Programme Provider
Evaluation and Open Education
Entrepreneurship www.dcu.ie/connected
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
Programme Chair
Colum Foley
You are also required to complete a colum.foley@dcu.ie
research proposal during the summer
period between Year 1 and Year 2. Fees
More information at:
To complete a Masters Degree, 5 www.dcu.ie/connected
modules are required, a Postgraduate
Diploma requires 4 modules, and a
Postgraduate Certificate, 2 modules.
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32Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management PAC Code
DC912
of Information Systems Strategy (MISS) for September intake
Postgraduate DC915
for January intake
Entry Method
The programme will be of particular Understanding the Course To complete a Masters Degree,
5 modules are required, a Postgraduate
PAC
relevance to students with competencies in On completion of the programme, you
will gain an understanding of the role
Diploma requires 4 modules, and a
Duration
Information Systems and those working or of IS/IT in the processes of innovation,
Postgraduate Certificate, 2 modules.
Minimum 1 year
aspiring to work as a manager in Information management and administration
associated with modern organisations.
Career Prospects
(full-time)
Maximum 4 years
Technologies (IS/IT). You will gain the skills You will also gain a critical awareness This programme will provide you with a
and knowledge in information systems of current problems and new insights
associated with the management of
range of competencies in Information
Systems and Technologies together
NFQ
Level 9
and technologies which will enable you to Information Systems in dynamic, high with the theoretical framework which
manage more confidently in an environment technology manufacturing or services
environments. Finally, you will develop
will support, enhance and develop your
existing practical knowledge. It will
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
where information systems both drive the range of investigative and analytic enable you to manage confidently and
and serve business, to align Information skills required to equip you to assume
managerial or senior roles within your
strategically in an environment where
information systems both drive and
Strategy with the overall business strategy organisations. serve business.
and to contribute meaningfully to ongoing Course Structure Furthermore, this degree will add long-
Information Strategy development in the term value to your career as high level
Year 1 Normal Credits
public and private sectors and those who (30 Credits) Timeframe
academic qualifications are becoming
increasingly important to organisations’
are self-employed in this field. Project and Sept-Jan 15 recruitment and promotion policies.
Change
Graduates of this programme
Management
are currently both self-employed
Sustainable Jan-May 15 and employed in a wide range of
Business
organisations in both the public and
Year 2 Normal Credits private sectors.
(60 Credits) Timeframe
Management Sept-Jan 15
of Internet
Further information
Enterprise Programme Provider
Systems
Open Education
Evidence Based Jan-May 15 www.dcu.ie/connected
Evaluation and
Entrepreneurship
Programme Chair
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30 Colum Foley
colum.foley@dcu.ie
You are also required to complete a Fees
research proposal during the summer More information at:
period between Year 1 and Year 2. www.dcu.ie/connected
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34Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management PAC Code
DC913
for Sustainable Development (MSD) for September intake
Postgraduate DC914
for January intake
Entry Method
The programme will be of particular Understanding the Course You are also required to complete a
research proposal during the summer
PAC
relevance to those working or aspiring The overarching aim of the course
is to provide a programme for those
period between Year 1 and Year 2.
Duration
to work as environmental/sustainable who wish to develop their professional
To complete a Masters Degree, 5
Minimum 1 year
development managers in a business, skills from a sustainable management
perspective through part-time study and
modules are required, a Postgraduate
(full-time)
Maximum 4 years
industry or service in both the public and at a distance. This programme provides
Diploma requires 4 modules, and a
Postgraduate Certificate, 2 modules.
private sectors and is particularly suited to students with an understanding of the
theoretical, practical and legal aspects of
NFQ
Level 9
those who wish to develop and implement modern environmental practices. It seeks
Career Prospects
best practice and sustainable strategies to develop in students an understanding
of the key management functions
The blend of skills developed in this
programme ensures graduates are
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
in both the public and private sectors. required in business,including strategic suitable for any role in which Sustainable
management, project management and Development is important, which today is
risk assessment. almost every sector of the economy. As a
graduate of this programme you will
On completion, students will be able have a thorough understanding of best
to carry out research on a range of practice in the rapidly growing area of
focused topics, involving data collection, Sustainable Development and will have
critical analysis, interpretation and the knowledge and skills to develop and
to present them in a report format. implement best practice and sustainable
The programme’s main philosophy is strategies in both the public and private
that for business to be sustainable in sectors. This degree will add long-term
the long-term, a successful manager value to your career, regardless of your
must effectively manage the whole existing role.
of the business’ resources, including
environmental, economic and social Further information
resources, from a sustainable, global
Programme Provider
perspective.
Open Education
www.dcu.ie/connected
Course Structure
Year 1 Normal Credits Programme Chair
(30 Credits) Timeframe Colum Foley
Project and Sept-Jan 15
colum.foley@dcu.ie
Change
Management Fees
Sustainable Jan-May 15
More information at:
Business www.dcu.ie/connected
Year 2 Normal Credits
(60 Credits) Timeframe
Management Sept-Jan 15
for Sustainable
Development
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
Evaluation and
Entrepreneurship
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
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36Graduate Diploma/MSc in Management PAC Code
DC918
of Clean Technologies (MCT) for September intake
Postgraduate DC919
for January intake
Entry Method
The Management of Clean Technologies online Understanding the Course Career Prospects
PAC
programme will enable learners to apply their engineering The overarching aim of the MSc in
Management of Clean Technologies is
The blend of skills developed in this
programme ensures graduates are Duration
or technical background to grow into senior managerial to provide a programme for graduates suitable for any role in which the Minimum 1 year
roles in the Clean Technology sector. who wish to develop professional and
managerial competencies in the Clean
management of clean technologies is
important. It covers the environmental
(full-time)
Maximum 4 years
Technology sector. This programme issues surrounding industrial processes,
The programme’s main philosophy is that for a business is primarily aimed at those with an including the legislative framework. NFQ
engineering or technical background. Level 9
to be successful and competitive in the long-term, the It should be noted that the programme Graduates from this programme
whole of the business’ resources, including environmental, has a strong technical emphasis and will have the knowledge and skills to Delivery Mode
aims to give graduates the technical minimise pollution and resource usage Part-time/online
economic and social resources, must be managed from and mathematical skills to effectively in a manufacturing organisation. As
a perspective that integrates the growing importance measure and analyse the use of Clean Clean Technologies become increasingly
Technologies. important to all sectors of the economy,
of Clean Technologies and the contribution they have to this degree will add long-term value
make to economic competitiveness. Course Structure to your career, regardless of your
existing role.
Year 1 Normal Credits
The programme is designed to give graduates the (30 Credits) Timeframe
Further information
technical and mathematical skills to effectively measure Project and
Change
Sept-Jan 15
Programme Provider
and analyse the use of Clean Technologies with a view to Management Open Education
www.dcu.ie/connected
improving efficiency, effectiveness and value for money. Sustainable
Business
Jan-May 15
Programme Chair
Year 2 Normal Credits
Colum Foley
(60 Credits) Timeframe
colum.foley@dcu.ie
Management Sept-Jan 15
for Clean
Technologies
Fees
More information at:
Evidence Based Jan-May 15
www.dcu.ie/connected
Evaluation and
Entrepreneurship
Dissertation Sept-Jul 30
You are also required to complete a
research proposal during the summer
period between Year 1 and Year 2.
To complete a Masters Degree, 5
modules are required, a Postgraduate
Diploma requires 4 modules, and a
Postgraduate Certificate, 2 modules.
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38Postgraduate Single Module (PGSM) Entry Method
Applicants
Postgraduate should email
msc.openeducation
@dcu.ie
and request an
application form
Whether you are interested in up-skilling, Understanding the Course Full information on the learning outcomes
and content of each module can be
for example you already have a Masters Postgraduate Single Module (PGSM)
students undertake study at Masters
found on the DCU connected website
Duration
Sept - Jan
qualification in business, but wish to learn level (level 9 on the national framework
www.dcu.ie/connected.
more about information technology, or are of qualifications) modules for personal
achievement or continual professional
If you have completed the modules and
NFQ
Level 9
seeking to study for personal achievement, development (CPD) without having
you wish to enrol on the full Masters
programme, you may progress to do so.
the DCU Postgraduate Programme Single to commit to study towards an exit
award. This means you can study for
Delivery Mode
Part-time/online
Module (PGSM) Level 9 programme provides one semester in a topic of interest,
Career Prospects
you with the means to achieve your goals. whether this is Information Technology,
Management of Operations or
The Postgraduate Programme Single
Module (PGSM) allows student to
The Postgraduate Programme Single Module Environmental Management. undertake study at university masters
(PGSM) offers you the opportunity to study, All PGSM modules run from the end of
degree level for personal achievement
or continual professional development
at Masters Level through distance education, September until mid-January on a (CPD) purposes without having to
without having to commit to a full-time, or part-time basis. commit to study towards an exit award.
The studying of individual modules will
part-time, campus-based programme. As a PGSM student you will have develop skills such as critical thinking,
access to learning materials and will high quality written expression, and
be supported through online tutorials transferable skills such as organisation
using the most current, online, ‘live’ and time-management.
classroom technology, a virtual learning
environment called Loop, email etc. The knowledge, abilities and skills you will
and a dedicated postgraduate support develop are highly valued by employers.
service. The format of assessment will In addition, if you wish to pursue further
depend on the module being studied, study in this area, you will have achieved
but typically will include contributions to 15 ECTS credits towards a Postgraduate
online discussion fora, case studies and qualification. For more information about
individual assignments. these qualifications, please refer to the
relevant pages of this prospectus.
Course Structure
Further information
Once registered, you can choose from
the modules listed below. Programme Provider
Open Education
OSC10 Management of Operations www.dcu.ie/connected
(15 credits)
OSC11 Information Systems Strategy Programme Chair
(15 credits) Colum Foley
OSC12 Management of Internet colum.foley@dcu.ie
Enterprise Systems
(15 credits) Fees
OSC14 Management of More information at:
Sustainable Development www.dcu.ie/connected
(15 credits)
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