Applied Language and Translation Studies (DC155) Study Abroad [French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese]
The BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies (ALTS) is a unique degree that aims to prepare a new generation of translators and language professionals for global career opportunities. You will study two foreign languages with exciting combinations that include Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Plus this dynamic degree allows you to explore the principles behind language, culture, translation and intercultural communication.
Linguist and translator skills
You will acquire professional and academic competencies as a linguist and a translator, allowing you to compete in the national and international marketplace. You will also acquire significant technical skills as you work with multimedia texts and a variety of software applications used by translators, and develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Taught by leading experts for 30 years
DCU is ranked joint number one in Ireland for Linguistics and with the ALTS degree, you will gain top-quality language, translation and intercultural skills from the top experts in the field of linguistics and translation.
Bachelor of Business Studies (DC111) 12-month Internship
Would you like to be part of the fast-moving world of business? This degree is for students who want the skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a wide range of careers including E-Commerce, Financial Management, HR, Economics, and more.
Real World Business Experience
The Business Studies degree course is designed to give you an introduction to the foundations of business and guide you to a specialisation in economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analytics.
The four-year course includes an optional 11-month paid work placement that gives you the opportunity to experience working in a real business environment. Alternatively, you can opt to spend a year at one of our partner universities in Europe.
Bachelor of Business Studies International (DC110) Study Abroad [French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese]
The Business Studies degree course gives you an introduction to the foundations of business and allows you to specialise in areas such as economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analytics.
International Opportunities
The course not only allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business, it also offers you an exciting intercultural experience and the chance to master another language.
The four-year course gives you the chance to spend a year at one of DCU’s partner universities in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain.
Alternatively you can opt for an 11-month paid work placement that gives you the opportunity to experience working in a real business environment.
Marketing, Innovation and Technology (DC240) 12-month internship
The Bachelor’s of Marketing, Innovation and Technology (MInT) can help you to be a marketing leader of the future. The degree prepares you to hit the ground running in any organisation that is committed to growing their business through technology, marketing and innovation.
Rewrite the Rules
In a world where fast-changing technologies rewrite the rules on a regular basis, MInT will give you the core marketing strategy and digital skills you need to be a capable, confident leader.
By the end of your four years of studying MInT in DCU, you will be part of a network of ambitious, well-rounded classmates who are keen to tackle a wide range of social causes and business opportunities
Aviation Management / Aviation Management 4-month internship with Pilot Studies (DC117)
Aviation is a high-tech, dynamic and competitive industry operating in a global arena. Both aviation management professionals and airline pilots need specialist aviation management skills, and career options within the industry are diverse.
Career Prospects
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Management
Airline Pilot
Business Operations
Employee Relations
Flight Operations
Logistics
Marketing
Public Relations
Digital Business and Innovation (DC241) 12-month internship
Whether it’s Big Data, the Internet of Things or Virtual Reality, the world of business is being transformed by digital technology. It’s an exciting time of rapid change that is creating wonderful new opportunities. This four-year course is the first of its kind in Ireland and aims to give you the skills to succeed in a future world of work that is driven by technology.
Be Future Ready
On this course you will take on real world challenges, get industry experience in a digitally-focused workplace, and reimagine new ways of doing business. Things are changing fast, but by learning vital transferable skills such as innovation, problem solving, leadership and personal agility, you can be part of the digital transformation. In fact, this programme aims to prepare you for jobs that may not yet exist.
Designed in cooperation with industry, this course will help future proof you with an innovation mindset and industry-relevant knowledge and skills in emerging technologies including: Cloud Computing; Social Media; Big Data Analytics; Mobile Technologies; The Internet of Things; Smart Contracts and Block chain; and Augmented and Virtual Reality.
Journalism (DC132) 2-month internship
DCU’s BA in Journalism is a top degree in Ireland designed to equip you with practical skills in reporting and writing for different media as well as providing you with essential knowledge in politics, law, ethics, society and culture. This degree will really appeal to you if you have an enquiring mind because the world needs journalists to analyse, examine and reveal how things work and what the future holds for people.
Here at DCU we believe in creating journalists who will tell stories that will help people in Ireland, and around the world, find the best way forward. On this degree you will cover the theory behind journalism and communications to help you understand your role as a journalist and the vital role journalism plays in society.
Building your journalism skills
Our Journalism degree focuses on three essentials:
practical skills such as video and audio production, news gathering, fact-checking, presenting and writing for different platforms (digital, social, print and broadcast)
knowledge of people, institutions and ethical principles needed as context
academic studies of law, politics and society to sharpen your critical thinking
Learn from the best
As a journalist, you often have to absorb information quickly, relate facts to the bigger picture and work to a tight deadline. Many of our lecturers are or have been practising journalists who are familiar with the profession and will help you develop the necessary skills to succeed in journalism.
INTRA eight-week placement
As a DCU journalism student, you will take part in an 8-week placement with a media organisation through DCU’s INTRA internship programme in the final year of your degree, where you can put your skills and learnings into practice.
Writing skills
This degree requires a minimum of H4 in English. We also recommend that you have an interest in writing, reading and all kinds of media and current affairs.
Communication Studies (DC131)
If you’re interested in communications and media, then DCU is THE place for you! Through the BA in Communications Studies degree here in DCU, you can explore the world of communications while also learning essential basics of media production. This three-year degree will appeal to you if you are curious and have a strong interest in people, society and the media. Communication is fundamental to every organisation and sector and this degree equips you with vital skills in critical and analytical thinking and teaches how to communicate across all forms of media.
Mix of theory and practice
The course is a mix of theory and practice – it combines an understanding of communication, media and society with best practice in media production. You’ll learn about different types of communication ranging from organisational communication to public relations, advertising and information campaigns. You’ll also learn about the role of media and social media, at home and abroad, as well as gaining hands-on experience in the creative and production side with practical classes in video production, photography and imaging, digital media production and audio production.
Follow your passion
As well as taking core foundational and production modules, you can choose from a selection of optional modules in your degree. This allows you to follow your passion and develop expertise in a number of key areas that reflect your aptitudes. Optional modules on offer include Crime, Policing and the Media; Television Drama; Media Law and Press and Public Relations.
Teamwork and self-motivation
The degree calls for the ability to both work as a member of a team and have the self-motivation to work alone. So if you’re flexible and multi-skilled, this course will be right up your street!
Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (DC238) Study Abroad
Are you interested in exploring how culture, media and politics shape our world? Are you curious about what drives innovation and future trends? DCU’s BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation is a unique degree where you will gain in-depth knowledge in three disciplines – culture, media and politics – whilst also developing key competencies to underpin your success in a wide variety of careers.
On this course you will:
explore the meaning and power of culture
examine the hugely influential role played by media and technology in society
and you’ll learn about national and international political systems
Is this course for me?
If you’re stimulated by learning how to design creative approaches to social issues and you’re keen to have flexibility to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities that enable you to carve out your own career path, then this is the course for you.
Three or four year degree
You can complete the BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.
Economics, Politics and Law (DC230) Study Abroad
Are you interested in how societies work? DCU’s Economics, Politics and Law (EPL) degree course is designed to give you a deep and thorough understanding of the political, legal and economic forces that shape the world.
Build strong foundations
This degree provides a solid base to all three disciplines and you will study foundational topics such as introductions to micro and macroeconomics, political science and constitutional law. You don’t need to have done any of these before. As you progress through your studies you may choose to specialise in areas such as Urban and Regional Economics, Issues in American Politics or Family Law, to name a few. You will also maximise your learning potential with dedicated research methods modules that will equip you with a variety of study skills.
Skills attractive to employers
This extremely versatile degree provides you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued across sectors including finance and banking, government and policy, the legal profession, NGOs and more. This degree will help you develop your oral and written communication skills, research techniques, critical thinking, teamwork and research abilities.
3 or 4 year degree
You can complete the BA in Economics, Politics and Law degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.
