An important week in the academic calendar, the week you and your students have been anxiously counting down to!
We hope that you and your students are entering (and exiting) the exam period as calmly as possible. 

While you power through this period of high stress for your students, we want to assist you in your own growth to make your teaching and guidance even more impactful. 

Not only do DCU offer over 70 Undergraduate courses, we also have over 70 Postgraduate courses in areas of career development and passion projects.

DC995 - DCU Master of Education in Arts Education Practice

DCU is delighted to introduce the Master of Education in Arts Education Practice, where you can explore your creative and professional potential.
This part-time, blended programme is designed for educators, artists, and practitioners passionate about the role of the arts in learning and teaching.

Check out the video below and read more on the course webpage

DC908 - Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling

We are delighted to announce our newest outreach offering in Cork starting January 2026. The programme is offered with the support of the Department of Education and will be delivered on Cork ETB’s College of Further Education and Training (FET): Bishopstown Campus

Applications will open in late September 2025 via our application portal

DC784 - MA in Creative Writing

Maybe you have a passion for writing, but never found the time, the focus, the space or the motivation?

This exciting programme, with a part time option, gives early-career and up-and-coming writers the chance to spend a year working with experienced writers in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. 

Find out more!

Applications are open for EU students until July 30th.

If there are other areas that interest you, check out our Postgraduate Guide

"People are like, 'This is a crazy commitment.’ But when you want something, it’s not really. This is what I want, and this is the pathway."

Recently, DCU Biotechnology student, Liam Nugent, spoke with RTE journalist, Sinéad Courtney about his journey to Third Level Education and how no matter what, he was determined to find a pathway to becoming a surgeon. 

From PLC, to DCU, to surgical residency read more about Liam's journey:

"No LC, but student sets sights on heart surgeon career"

Best of luck to your students during this exam period! 

A reminder that TeamDCU are here to help. You, your students and their families are invited to our June Open Day on Wednesday June 25th.  Register at dcu.ie/openday

Students can also avail of our call-back service, running until July 1st. This service allows students to ask questions about our courses and life at DCU. Head to our registration form to schedule a call-back!

Finally to get ahead of the busy September period, ensure you are emailing your relevant DCU Student Recruitment Officer, to book us in for your 2025/2026 school presentations and career fairs. 

 
Best wishes,
TeamDCU