Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of H4 in a language other than English or Irish

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two ...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of H4 in a language other than English or Irish

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND either English or Irish.

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 2017 for higher level mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Expand+EU/EEA and Non-EU
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 wi...

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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+There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students ...

Hide-There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities/specific learning difficulties and transfer students. The university is committed to welcoming students from countries worldwide. For Undergraduate Admissions - General Information please go to: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/undergrad.shtml

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 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 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to 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 and the University of Limerick 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 three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why DCU?
• This degree combines the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business with language fluency and cultural competence.

• Be one of only 3% of Irish third level students to study language at a significant level.

• Experience an...

Hide-Why DCU?
• This degree combines the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business with language fluency and cultural competence.

• Be one of only 3% of Irish third level students to study language at a significant level.

• Experience another culture first hand while you study at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Japan or China.

• Develop important new perspectives on the international business world.

• Cultivate a global network of contacts, connections and job prospects.

About You
Do you like travelling and experiencing diverse cultures? Are you interested in learning about business in different markets and countries while honing your language skills? Are you excited by the prospect of studying abroad? This degree offers you all of these benefits and more.

International Students
As a non-native English speaker who does not meet the English language requirements, you may be eligible to apply to the International Foundation Certificate (IFC) course. This course will help you to achieve the English language requirements necessary for entry into this course. It will also help you to adjust to the culture of Irish university learning. See page 124 of the undergraduate prospectus 2017 for full details of the IFC course.

Understanding: Business Studies International
DCU’s Business Studies International degree offers a truly international option to ambitious students who wish to complement their business studies with the study of a foreign language. Students of the Business Studies International degree will spend a year at one of DCU Business School’s top partner universities in Europe, Japan or China.

How do I choose my language?
• You may take French, German or Spanish from intermediate level if you have a minimum of a H4 in that language at leaving Certificate or equivalent level.

• You may take German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese from ab-initio (introductory) level.

Course Structure
The Business Studies International degree is designed to create a group of competent business people, responding to the skills gaps highlighted both locally and internationally. You will study a combination of business, language and cultural topics, which are vital for success in today’s international business environment.

Your course will introduce you to the key disciplines of business with later specialist focus on the international business environment. You will also acquire proficiency in the foreign language of your choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese). Throughout the course, you will develop vital business skills in areas such as communication, information technology, teamwork and problem solving. The combination of your business knowledge, language proficiency and cultural competence will make you stand out in the global workforce of today.

You will spend a year studying in a country where your chosen language is spoken. We are particularly proud of the calibre of our international exchange partners, who rank among the top academic institutions in their respective countries. Year abroad destinations include China, Japan, Spain, France, Germany and Austria.

Studying abroad is an exciting and challenging experience. In addition to the opportunity to travel, you will experience a foreign culture, make friends of many nationalities and open yourself up to a global network of friends, colleagues, contacts and opportunities. By learning about business in a different country, you will gain valuable new perspectives on the world of business.

When you return to us in final year, you will build on your specialist knowledge with a suite of subjects designed to make you truly work-ready for an international environment.

Expand+What Will I Study?
YEAR ONE
Accounting
Economics
Psychology in Organisations
IT Skills
Marketing
Language and Cultural Modules (French German Spanish Japanese
Chinese)

YEAR TWO
Human Resource Management
Business Statistics
Busine...

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YEAR ONE
Accounting
Economics
Psychology in Organisations
IT Skills
Marketing
Language and Cultural Modules (French German Spanish Japanese
Chinese)

YEAR TWO
Human Resource Management
Business Statistics
Business Law
Operations Management
Financial Management
Industrial Economics
Organisation Theory & Practice
Language and Cultural Modules (French German Spanish Japanese Chinese)

YEAR THREE
Year Abroad in DCU’s Partner Universities in China, Japan, Spain, France, Germany or Austria

YEAR FOUR
Business Strategy
Global Issues in business and economics
The Changing Consumer
Language and Cultural Modules (French German Spanish Japanese
Chinese)
Choice of specialism

final year students specialise in one of the following areas:
Business Economics,
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing