Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by DCU Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU Business School offers finance and accounting master’s programmes with strong industry engagement and a focus on employability in Dublin’s financial and technology sectors.

Key advantages

Strong industry engagement
Employability-focused curriculum
Dublin location
Professional accounting options
Modern campus
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Finance / MSc Accounting options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent) in business or a related field. CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in banking, fund services, accounting and corporate finance roles in Dublin.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Research in finance, accounting and business analytics.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by DCU Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU Business School combines management education with strong industry engagement and an emphasis on employability and work placements in Dublin.

Key advantages

Strong industry engagement
Employability focus
Dublin location
Modern campus
International cohort
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc International Management / MSc Business Management options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in consulting, technology, management and business development in Dublin.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in innovation, international business and management.

Course

MBA

Offered by DCU Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised full-time MBA with international accreditationQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

The DCU MBA is an enterprise-focused programme with an emphasis on practical learning and strong ties to Dublin’s technology and start-up community.

Key advantages

Enterprise and practice focus
Dublin’s start-up community
Internationally accredited business school
Strong employer engagement
Lower fee than other Dublin MBAs
International cohort

Programme & duration: Full-time MBA: about 12–18 months
Tuition (international): Approx. €22,000 – €30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE (or equivalent), 3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score expected (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into management, consulting and technology roles in Dublin and across Europe.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in entrepreneurship and innovation management.

Course

Marketing

Offered by DCU Business School

QS Marketing

Strong digital marketing and employability focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s MSc in Marketing has a strong digital focus and benefits from the university’s industry engagement and its location in Dublin’s technology corridor.

Key advantages

Digital marketing focus
Strong industry engagement
Dublin technology corridor
Employability-focused curriculum
Modern campus
One-year master’s format

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing (including digital marketing options): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in digital marketing, brand management and social-media strategy roles in Dublin’s technology and media sector.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in digital marketing and consumer behaviour.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Well-regarded electronic engineering programme with strong industry engagementQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Electronic Engineering is industry-engaged, with strengths in sensors, signal processing and communications close to Dublin’s technology companies.

Key advantages

Strong industry engagement
Sensors and signal processing
Dublin technology corridor
Employability focus
Modern campus
Lower fees than central Dublin universities

Programme & duration: MEng / MSc Electronic Systems: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in electronic or electrical engineering (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in electronics, communications and technology roles in Dublin.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Research in sensors, signal processing and communications.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

Well-regarded engineering programme with strong industry engagementQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s mechanical and manufacturing engineering school has strong industry engagement, with strengths in advanced manufacturing and materials.

Key advantages

Strong industry engagement
Advanced manufacturing focus
Dublin location
Employability focus
Modern campus
Lower fees than central Dublin universities

Programme & duration: MEng Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in manufacturing, medical devices and engineering design in Dublin.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in manufacturing, materials and mechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Biotechnology

QS Biological Sciences

Well-regarded biotechnology and diagnostics programmeQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Biotechnology offers applied biomedical master’s options, including diagnostics, with strong links to industry.

Key advantages

Biomedical diagnostics focus
Industry links
Applied, hands-on teaching
Dublin location
Lower fees than central Dublin universities
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Biomedical Diagnostics / Biotechnology options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in diagnostics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical roles across Ireland.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in diagnostics, biosensors and biotechnology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

QS Nursing

Well-regarded school with strong community and mental-health nursing focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health offers advanced practice and community-focused master’s options with strong links to Dublin hospitals.

Key advantages

Community and mental-health focus
Dublin hospital links
Advanced practice options
Employability-focused
Modern campus
Lower fees than central Dublin universities

Programme & duration: MSc Nursing / Advanced Practice options: 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. €16,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing for registration routes; programme-specific)TOEFL iBT: 94+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in nursing with registered nurse qualification (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). Registration or equivalent proof; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, community health and education; NMBI registration rules apply for clinical practice in Ireland.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in community health, mental health and chronic illness.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychology

QS Psychology

Well-regarded psychology school with applied focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Psychology offers applied master’s options with a focus on employability and strong links to Dublin’s health and technology sectors.

Key advantages

Applied focus
Employability emphasis
Dublin location
Research-led teaching
Modern campus
Lower fees than central Dublin universities

Programme & duration: MSc Psychology / Applied Psychology options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent) in psychology or a related field. Check programme-specific accreditation; CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in applied research, health and technology roles; clinical practice requires further professional training.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in health psychology, cognitive psychology and human factors.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Health and Human Performance

QS Sports-Related Subjects

Well-regarded school with applied performance focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Health and Human Performance offers applied master’s options with a focus on performance and employability, with strong sport-industry links in Dublin.

Key advantages

Applied performance focus
Strong sport-industry links
Dublin location
Employability focus
Modern campus
One-year taught master’s

Programme & duration: MSc Sport and Exercise Science / Performance options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in sport science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in sport performance, health and fitness and sport development roles.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Applied research in performance, physical activity and sports coaching.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Law and Government

QS Politics & IR

Well-regarded school of law and government with an international focusQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

DCU’s School of Law and Government offers an MA in International Relations with a focus on security, conflict and global governance and strong employability support.

Key advantages

International security and conflict focus
Employability emphasis
Dublin location
Research-led teaching
Modern campus
One-year master’s

Programme & duration: MA International Relations / related options: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); selected programmes also start in January
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 61+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field (2:1 / 60%+ equivalent). CV, personal statement and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in international organisations, government, NGOs and policy research.

Student experience

DCU is a modern, enterprise-focused university in north Dublin, known for strong industry links, incubation of start-ups and its focus on employability and work placements.

Research strengths

Research in international security, conflict and global governance.

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