Dublin City University - Full Curriculum

Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University - Full Curriculum

About the Program

At Dublin City University (DCU), select from a range of academic offerings in more than 80 program areas. Take courses within your major, or choose courses from the subject areas for which DCU is best known, such as science, technology, engineering, business, and humanities. With so many courses to choose from, the sky's the limit! Immerse into Irish student life as you attend class with local, European, and other international students on this integrated campus.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Dublin

Dates:

1/5/22 - 4/25/22

Price:

$17,995

Credits:

12 - 18

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

10/26/21

Requirements

Copy of Passport
Transcript - Official
DCU Academic Reference Letter
$95 Online Application Fee
Dublin City University-Application Form
Complete Application
Digital Photo
Personal Statement

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

3.0

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Where You'll Study

Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is situated on an 85-acre campus just a 10-minute bus drive from the city center. Students at DCU enjoy the best of both worlds: the social and cultural benefits of cit...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Union
Student Union
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
12-18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Each semester, you'll enroll in courses that total up to 30 DCU credits/18 U.S. credits. Typically, you'll enroll in 4-6 courses per semester. Contact hours and meeting times vary; courses may be structured as seminars, lectures, or tutorials. You may earn a total of 18 credits per semester and 36 credits per academic year.

The academic structure lists a small sample of the subject areas available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a variety of subject areas. See below for information how to access the Dublin City University website to access a full list of courses.

You'll "pre-register" by submitting course selections and alternates to CEA before you leave for Dublin. Formal registration takes place at a registration session during the first week of the program. When making selections, indicate only the disciplines in which you wish to take courses, although you should indicate any courses you are required to take while studying abroad and any major requirements you wish to fulfill.

It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Anthropology 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Marketing 300 En 0 3
Macroeconomic Policy 300 En 0 3
Organisation Theory and Practice 300 En 0 3
Organisational Psychology 300 En 0 3
Risk Management 300 En 0 3
Topics in Applied Economics 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spectroscopic Workshop 400 En 0 3
Bio-organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 200 En 0 3
Drug Design Workshop 400 En 0 3
Inorganic Chemistry 200 En 0 3
Introductory Chemistry 2 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural Studies 100 En 0 6
Introduction to Modern Ireland 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Political Economy 100 En 0 6
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analogue Circuits & Design 300 En 0 3
Computation/Simulation 300 En 0 3
Digital Analogue Electronics II 200 En 0 3
Embedded Systems 200 En 0 3
Object Oriented Programming I 200 En 0 3
Systems 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Modern Technology 2: Elect. & Comms. 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Anglo-Irish Lit. 1: The Novel and Short Story 300 En 0 3
Creating Childhood 300 En 0 3
Poetry in Public 300 En 0 3
Textual Studies 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Economics II 400 En 0 4
Fixed Income Securities (Intermediate) 400 En 0 4
Life Contingencies 400 En 0 6
Stochastic Finance (Intermediate) 400 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Death and disease in History 200 En 0 3
Inter-war Europe 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Enterprise Education and Team-based Learning 300 En 0 3
Lifespan Development 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Challenging Global Health Problems 300 En 0 3
Comparative Health Systems 300 En 0 3
Working for Inclusion 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Technology in Sports Science & Health 100 En 0 3
Therapeutic Approaches, Well-being, Education 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Applied Linguistics 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Key Issues in International Relations 300 En 0 6
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Innovation, Marketing & New Tech. Foresights 300 En 0 3
Introduction to Marketing 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Integral Calculus 100 En 0 3
Introduction to Differential Equations 200 En 0 3
Linear Algebra 200 En 0 3
Linear Mathematics 200 En 0 4
Linear Mathematics II 100 En 0 3
Mathematics of Finance: An Introduction 200 En 0 3
Probability 1 100 En 0 3
Probability II 200 En 0 4
Sequences and Series 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Biomechanics of Human Movement 200 En 0 3
Engineering Mechanics - Statistics 100 En 0 3
Fundamentals of Control 300 En 0 3
Manufacturing Processes 2 200 En 0 3
Robotics 400 En 0 3
Strength of Materials II 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Creativity in ECE (a focus on Music) 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Applied Ethics 300 En 0 3
Justice and Peace 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Electricity and Magnetism 100 En 0 3
Electromagnetism 200 En 0 3
Solid State Physics I 200 En 0 3
Space Science and Technology 200 En 0 3
The Universe 100 En 0 3
Thermal and Physical Properties of Matter 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology and Human Development 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Religious Education 100 En 0 3
Science and Religion 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Access, Disadvantage, Equality in Education 400 En 0 3
Language Culture and Society 100 En 0 3
Sociology of Sport 2 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Service and Supply Chain Management 400 En 0 4
  • Accountancy & Finance
  • Anatomy
  • Archaeology
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Celtic Civilization
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classical Civilization
  • Earth and Ocean Sciences
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Greek (Ancient)
  • History
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Oceanography
  • Pharmacology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Women's Studies
  • Zoology

Navigating the Dublin City University Website for Courses

CEA CAPA knows it's important to make sure the credit you earn abroad will transfer back to your school at home. Fortunately, it's easy to find what you need in Dublin, because Dublin City University (DCU) offers such a wide variety of courses. In order to choose your courses for your upcoming program at DCU you will need to follow the steps below:

Choosing Your Courses

Step One:

View DCU courses by 'Study Stream' by clicking on the links below. Syllabi can be accessed here.

Step Two:
Choose modules from the listed study streams you are interested in taking - you may choose 12-18 US credits (up to 30 ECTS credits) worth of modules in one semester. Please indicate additional modules and list in order of preference, as places may not be available in each of the modules. It is best to have 7 modules in mind initially (6 core modules and 1 elective). DCU credits are allocated according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Under this system, 3 US credits typically equals 5 or 6 ECTS.

Indicate your choices on the Study Abroad Program Application Form from your Student Portal. Please do not use the application form found on the website for DCU courses.  Please note that courses listed on the application are an indication of your course preferences ONLY.  Final registration will take place through completing the pre-registration form before your arrival in Dublin.

Please verify with your university the amount of credits you will receive for the courses you are taking so that you maintain a full-time status abroad.

Helpful Hints when choosing your modules:

Demand for some modules is extremely high. Please bear in mind that it is not always possible to guarantee admission to particular modules, although we will do our best to offer you places in the modules you prefer.

  • As there is a wide range of modules open to visiting students at DCU, it is important to ensure that careful consideration is given when selecting modules. For instance, a student without a background in a particular subject should not, in general, choose a specialized third year course in the subject. There will also be occasional but inevitable incompatibilities because of timetable conflicts or some other logistical problems. Students should consult with their academic advisors at their home universities before specifying their module choices.
  • CEA CAPA encourages you to print the course descriptions and review them with your academic advisor at your home campus. It is important to get a variety of courses approved in writing by your home university prior to your departure.

If you have further questions regarding how to select courses of about the CEA CAPA program at DCU in Dublin, please contact a CEA CAPA Student Advisor at 1-800-266-4441.

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Dublin. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$17,995
$17,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$565
$565
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$280
$490
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,764
$2,205
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$551
$1,103
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$662
$1,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,517 $25,656