Dublin City University
Join DCU and become a part of our vibrant and innovative community of 19,000+ students from over 100 different countries. Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally, we are regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities. DCU is ranked 1st in Ireland 23rd in the world for its graduate employment rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022) and employers consistently choose our graduates to make an impact in their organisations.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings lists DCU’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal as:
- 6th best university in the world for SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities.
- 8th best in the world and first in Ireland for SDG 5, Gender Equality.
Postgraduate study
Why should you choose a Postgraduate degree? Our current students gave the following answers:
- I need the professional qualification to start my preferred career.
- I want to improve my existing qualifications so I can advance or change my career.
- I want to develop an interest from my undergraduate degree.
- I'm just interested in learning more about this subject!
There’s much to think about if you’re considering further study. Our comprehensive postgraduate portfolio offers a wide range of options to choose from across five faculties. We run a range of events to help you constructively research and explore your options at DCU.
Our students enjoy exceptional teaching and learning resources, and our research facilities are among the best in Ireland. DCU is home to leading research centres in areas such as educational assessment and evaluation, human rights, cellular biotechnology, neurotherapeutics, plasma technology, biomedical diagnostics, machine translation, cloud computing and data analysis.
Find all of the information you need by visiting our Postgraduate Hub or by emailing us at studenthelp@dcu.ie.
Visit the faculty pages below to learn more about our postgraduate offerings and to discover why DCU is regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities:
Facilities and Student Services
Careers Services
Throughout your studies, our careers service will be on hand to guide you through postgraduate career opportunities. We can help you with your CV, offer one-to-one career advice sessions and you can attend numerous recruitment and career events.
Libraries
Gain access to our wealth of digital and print resources across three libraries, study collaboratively in our group study rooms or on your own in our quieter spaces.
Polaris
This brand-new facility will offer 10,000m² of laboratory, teaching, research and learning space, showcasing the university’s reputation for excellence in science, computing and engineering and giving you the modern tools to pursue your academic interests.
Student Support and Development
We offer all our registered students support with personal, academic skills and professional development. Many students make use of the Writing Centre and Maths Learning Centre.
The U Student Centre
This modern building acts as a hub of activities, including a cafe, shop and bar, and halls for large and small events, as well as containing the Students’ Union.
Sports Complex
Our state-of-the-art facility incorporates health, wellness and sports to meet all your exercise and leisure needs. DCU Sport provides a variety of facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, spa facilities, fitness centres, group fitness classes and more. (There is a second, smaller facility on the St Patrick’s Campus, (where our Education courses are based) and a dedicated Sports Campus across from our Glasnevin Campus.
Clubs and Societies
Make the most of your college experience outside of lectures by joining some of our 130+ clubs and societies, catering to a variety of hobbies and interests. Try something new!
International Students
Whether you are from Ireland, the EU or further afield, here at DCU you’ll be living and working with people from all over the world. Over 1,000 of our taught and research postgraduate students are international, from 122 different countries.
We also have a large number of academics from international backgrounds, so your learning and teaching experience will place you in a truly global and stimulating environment.
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Department / School information and available programmes:
DCU Business School is within the Top 5% of business schools globally. Since its establishment, the school has developed a full range of full time and part time postgraduate business management degree programmes and has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellent management education, firmly rooted in the needs of the market and for providing students with the knowledge, competence and ability to apply it. The hallmarks of DCU Business School postgraduates are their capacity for creative thinking, their cross-disciplinary approach to problem solving, and their ability to execute plans and projects effectively. DCU Business School is leading the way in international linkage programmes with strong student exchange arrangements, promoted the concept of integrating business education in technology programmes and pioneered new modes of assessment in Irish business education.
Programme List:
- Executive MBA
- Graduate Certificate in Aviation Sustainability, Leadership, and Innovation
- Graduate Certificate in Financial Intelligence and Technology
- MSc in Accounting
- MSc in Aviation Leadership
- MSc in Digital Marketing
- MSc in Emergency Management
- MSc in Finance
- MSc in Global Management (Digital Disruption)
- MSc in Human Resource Management
- MSc in International Accounting and Business
- MSc in Investment, Treasury & Banking
- MSc in Management (Business)
- MSc in Management (Strategy)
- MSc in Management of Operations (MOPS)
- MSc in Strategic Learning & Development
- MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology/Behaviour
The Faculty of Engineering and Computing is home to more than 2,400 students - of which over a third are international students. It offers a supportive, innovative learning environment. Our students benefit from real engagement with our research staff (which includes world-leading academics in Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability Engineering and Biomedical Engineering), while enjoying the practical experience of lab based environments. We offer degree programmes at Bachelors, Masters and PhD levels, while online Level 9 courses are now enabling those in employment to upskill in sought after areas such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. Our graduates continue to be highly sought after, thriving within companies like Amazon, Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Intel, IBM, and SAP. Their continued employability is assured through the Faculty’s ever deepening links with industry partners and an evolving curriculum that empowers students with real-world work experience, industry-led team challenges and global engagement in line with DCU’s internationalisation strategy.
Programme List:
- Access Course for the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Programme
- Graduate Certificate in Data Protection (Law & Computing)
- Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy Systems
- MA in Data Protection and Privacy: Law and Computing
- Master Engineering Qualifier B - MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Masters Engineering Qualifier - Electronic & Computer Engineering
- MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering
- MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- MSc in Blockchain (Distributed Ledger Technologies)
- MSc in Computing (with Major Options)
- MSc in Electronic & Computer Technology
- Single Module Programme - Engineering and Computing
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Dublin City University is DCU’s largest Faculty, blending long-established subjects, such as English Literature, Applied Languages, Geography, History, Irish, Law, Music, Politics, Theology and Philosophy with newer disciplines, such as Media Studies, Translation Studies and International Relations.
Programme List:
- European Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence
- International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies
- LLM (Master of Laws)
- MA in Children's and Young Adult Literature
- MA in Choral Studies
- MA in Creative Writing
- MA in Documentary Practice
- MA in Ethics
- MA in Ethics (Corporate Responsibility)
- MA in European Law and Policy
- MA in History
- MA in International Relations
- MA in International Security and Conflict Studies
- MA in Journalism
- MA in Political Communication
- MA in Refugee Integration
- MA in Social Media Communications
- MA in Theology and World Religions
- MA in Translation Studies
- MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society
- MSc in Emerging Media
- MSc in Public Policy
- MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications
- MSc in Science and Health Communication
- MSc in Translation Technology
The Faculty of Science and Health is a place to discover, experiment and explore. Our inclusive environment serves to innovate from the norm and inspire our students. Our seven internationally recognised schools thrive on the enthusiasm and achievements of its staff. Our Mission is to foster and deliver education, research, and professional and practice development in science and health that is of national and international significance. Staff in the Faculty have strong links to industry and also work closely with a range of community, health, and education organisations within the local community.
Programme List:
- Graduate Certificate in Sexuality Education and Sexual Wellbeing
- MSc in Astrophysics & Relativity
- MSc in Bioprocess Engineering
- MSc in Biotherapeutics
- MSc in Child and Family Health and Wellbeing
- MSc in Diagnostics and Precision Medicine
- MSc in Elite Sport Performance
- MSc in Financial Mathematics
- MSc in Health and Social Inclusion
- MSc in Psychology (Conversion)
- MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing
- MSc in Psychotherapy
- MSc in Specialist Nursing for Future Healthcare
- Professional Diploma in Teaching Physics
- Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport)
The Institute of Education is the newest DCU faculty, which brings together students of education across all sectors, out of a conviction that research in education and the support of teachers are central to the transformation of lives and communities. As well as providing a range of undergraduate programmes in education, the Institute offers a rich menu of taught and research-based postgraduate programmes, at doctoral, masters, diploma and certificate levels. Committed to academic excellence and innovation, the DCU Institute of Education is confident its students, staff and graduates can flourish and lead in the challenging and complex contexts of 21st century education.
Programme List:
- Certificate in Religious Studies
- Grad Diploma in Inclusive Education, Learning Support and Special Education
- Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum
- Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling
- Graduate Diploma in Social, Personal and Health Education/Relationships and Sexuality Education
- MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work
- Master of Education
- Master of Education in Autism
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education in Literacy Professional Practice
- Masters in Special Educational Needs
- MEd in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
- MSc in Education and Training Management (eLearning)
- MSc in Education and Training Management (Leadership)
- MSc in Guidance Counselling
- Professional Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education
- Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education)
- Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching)