5 Reasons to attend a DBS Open Event:

1. Meet our lecturers - Speak to lecturers from all faculties and get a real insight into what each course offers, how the course is structured and how you will be assessed.

2. See our facilities - Take the chance to get a feel for the college and see our lecture theatres,  along with our other facilities such as the library, common room and canteen.

3. Advice - If you're not sure what course to apply for or which career path you would like to take, don't worry; our admissions and academic staff can help advise you of your options and help pick the right course for you.

4. Student Experience - Get an insight into the many different sports and societies on offer at DBS. These include sports such as football and swimming through to film and dance.

5. Discover the local area - Experience our city centre location, just three minutes from Grafton Street, and the vibrant local atmosphere which includes a variety of restaurants, cafes and leisure activities.

As places are limited, please be aware that applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis and your place is not secure until you complete the Springboard+ application process in full and accept your place after you receive your offer.

1. Focused on your career 
2. Help you get the skills employers are looking for
3. Quality and experience of practitioner lecturers - they know what's happening in the real world - right now!
4. Maximise your opportunity for career growth
5. City centre location
6. Industry recognised courses 
7. Increase your network of contacts
8. Practicality of our Springboard+ courses - put what you learn into practice straight away
9. Up to date course content - in line with best practice theories
10. Dedicated Programme Co-ordinator to help you along the way
11. Dedicated Student Service Advisor - to help you get back into education if it has been a while!
12. DBS first-class online learning resources and library available to all Springboard+ students

We have just opened applications for the following programmes, so get your application in fast! 

For people who are receiving the various accepted Social Welfare payments (as listed on the Springboard+ website), the following courses are available (part-time):

• Springboard+ Diploma in Big Data for Business
• Springboard+ Certificate Digital Marketing
• Springboard+ Certificate in Fund Accounting
• Springboard+ Certificate in Programming
• Springboard+ Certificate in Business Skills

The following courses are also available full-time only for people receiving the various Social Welfare payments accepted by Springboard+:

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development  Stream)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies Stream)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure & Networking Stream)

The following courses are available both full-time and part-time to people currently in emploment:

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development  Stream)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies Stream)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure & Networking Stream)

Classes will begin, depending on the course, between the last week of March & the first week of April.


As places are limited, please be aware that applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis and your place is not secure until you complete the Springboard+ application process in full and accept your place after you receive your offer.

For further information on Springboard+ DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.