Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/ H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/ H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5.

Leaving Certificate Mathematics Requirements
DCU does not award points for the subject of Mathematics at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Level.
This subject will be accepted for admission purposes for the following courses:

BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies
BA in Contemporary Culture and Society
BSc in Education and Training
BA in Journalism
BA in International Relations
BA in Communication Studies
BA Gaeilge agus Iriseoireacht (Irish and Journalism)
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law and Society)
BSc in Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Leaving Certificate Subject Combinations
Certain subjects will not be scored separately if they occur in combination with subjects that are similar in content. In each case, the highest individual grade will be scored. The following six groups of subjects are affected by this:

1 Music and Musicianship, Music A, Music B

2 Economics, Agricultural Economics

3 Physics with Chemistry - if combined with Physics and Chemistry, only two best scored - if combined with Physics or Chemistry, only best scored

4 History, Economics and Economic History - if all three are taken, only the best two will be scored

5 Latin, Classical Studies

6 Greek, Classical Studies

Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2018 for higher level Mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Expand+DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience will make a valuable co...

Hide-DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience will make a valuable contribution to the university, and we are always working towards widening participation to allow mature students gain entry onto DCU courses.

What are the entry requirements?

Applying as a mature applicant means that you do not compete with Leaving Certificate students for places at DCU. Instead, experience other than examination grades is taken into consideration – this may be work experience, further studies or other relevant experience. For some courses, however, particular Leaving Certificate subjects may be necessary. In all cases, the university will want to know that you have the ability and motivation to make the most of your studies at DCU.

What supports are available for mature students?

There is a wide network of services. The Mature Student Academic Writing Week prepares you for college life through workshops on topics such as academic writing, citing and referencing. Other topics include supports for students at DCU, such as the Mathematics Learning Centre, IT supports and the Mature Student Society. You will also have access to Student Support and Development workshops throughout the academic year for example CV Clinics, Learning Students and Motivational Workshops.

What financial supports are available to mature students?

There are a number of sources, including the Government’s Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme, the Back to Education Allowance and the DCU Student Assistance Fund, once a registered DCU student. Information on these schemes is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Where can I find out more?

For the Mature Student Officer, please contact 01 700 6987.

For general and admission enquiries, please contact the Registry on T +353 (0)1 700 5338 E registry@dcu.ie

How do I apply?

All mature applicants for full-time study must apply to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February in the year of entry.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why DCU?
• Experience business in a global context through studying and working in two different countries with other international students from the International Partnership of Business Schools.

• Gain two qualifications, awarded by DCU and a...

Hide-Why DCU?
• Experience business in a global context through studying and working in two different countries with other international students from the International Partnership of Business Schools.

• Gain two qualifications, awarded by DCU and another top international business school.

• Benefit from two work placements, one in Ireland and one abroad.

• Learn business knowledge while immersing yourself in two different social, cultural and political environments.

• Have the option of specialising in a specific area of business in your final year.

Understanding Global Business
The BA in European Business is a unique course combining a broad understanding of international business with intercultural experience and work placements. As such, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the challenging and diverse world of international business.

About You
Are you interested in pursuing a career in business with an international dimension? Are you excited by the prospect of spending two years in a leading university abroad? Would you like the opportunity to study with a diverse group of students from across the world? If so, this course is for you.

Course Structure
This degree is the only one of its type in Ireland and is a unique and exciting way to learn business. You will spend the first two years in DCU (including a work placement in Ireland) and the final two years in the relevant partner institution abroad, where you study through that country’s language and/or university system. You will also go on a work placement while abroad. At the end of your four years of study, you will graduate with two qualifications, one from DCU and one from the partner institution.

Business
The main emphasis is on business subjects. Over the four years, you will gain an understanding of the principles of business, especially international business. In your first two years, you will study subjects such as accounting, finance, economics and marketing. On transfer to the partner institution in Year Three, the focus on international business continues and in Year Four you have the opportunity to specialise in a variety of business areas.

Language and culture
For students on DC112, DC113 and DC114, the course includes the study of European political, cultural and social developments. These are combined with the study of French, German or Spanish, which will be your working languages of the final two years of the course. Overseas students have the opportunity to learn another European language in Years One and Two, or Chinese.

Students on the USA and Canada courses, study North American history, politics and business practice, and also have the option to study a second language.

The course is offered in conjunction with our partners from the International Partnership of Business Schools.

France:
Neoma Business School was formed in 2013 through a merger of Rouen Business School and Reims Management School. It is one of France’s largest and best known business schools, with 8,000 students across three campuses (www.neoma-bs.com).

Germany:
European School of Business, Reutlingen, Germany. The Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, Reutlingen is over 100 years old, has more than 3,000 students in 11 faculties and maintains relationships with numerous institutions in other countries. It has an excellent reputation for delivering rigorous programmes of education and for producing highly successful graduates (www.esb-reutlingen.de).

Spain:
ICADE at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain. ICADE is part of the faculty of business and enterprise at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas. It is one of Spain’s oldest and most highly regarded business schools (www.icade.es).

USA:
Northeastern University, Boston, USA. Northeastern University, Boston is one of the leading universities in the United States. It has been ranked number one among those US universities which offer work placement as part of their programme (www.neu.edu).

Canada:
Brock University founded in 1964, is located in Ontario, Canada. It is the only university in Canada that is located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, located at the centre of Canada’s Niagara Peninsula (www.brocku.ca).

You will graduate with two qualifications, the BA in Global Business from DCU and one of the following:
• The DESEM (Diplome d’Études Supérieures Européenes de Management) from Neoma Business School (France).DC112
• The BSc in International Management from the European School of Business, Reutlingen (Germany). DC113
• The Graduado Superior en Ciencias Empresariales Internacionales from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Spain).DC114
• The BSc in International Business from Northeastern University (USA).DC116
• The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Brock University (Canada).DC119

Expand+What Will I Study?
YEAR ONE
Economics
Accounting
Law
Business Maths
Digital Innovation
Creativity and Enterprise
Marketing
Language and Culture of Chosen Country (France Germany Spain
USA/Canada)

YEAR TWO
Psychology in Organisations
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Hide-What Will I Study?
YEAR ONE
Economics
Accounting
Law
Business Maths
Digital Innovation
Creativity and Enterprise
Marketing
Language and Culture of Chosen Country (France Germany Spain
USA/Canada)

YEAR TWO
Psychology in Organisations
Economic Policy
Finance
IT Skills
Marketing Research
Statistics
INTRA (work placement)
Language and Culture of Chosen Country (France Germany Spain USA/Canada)

YEAR THREE and YEAR FOUR
Students spend Years Three and Four in France, Germany, Spain or the USA or Canada. While there, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a variety of business areas. Students have the option to return to DCU for Year Four. In the event of taking this option, only one qualification – the DCU degree – will be awarded.