With the large increases in English university tuition fees and reduction in course places at Universities within Northern Ireland choosing DBS has become a great option for students from Northern Ireland. Taking into consideration the current curreny conversion rate, comparisions of tuition fees and accessable trasnport systems, choosing Dublin could turn out to be a great choice for you.


Did you know we offer?

A range of full-time courses including:

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• BA (Hons) Film 
• BA (Hons) Journalism
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LL.B
• BA (Hons) Marketing
• BA (Hons) Psychology
• BA (Hons) Social Science

Some of the benefits that students can look forward to when attending DBS are:

• Free wi-fi access
• Student cafés
• Undergraduate/ postgraduate libraries with over 10,000 books
• High spec computer laboratories
• State of the art film & media studios
• City centre amenities right on the door steps including shops, cafes, museums and sporting facilities
• Free printing for students
• No additional fees once you pay your fees

Other benefits DBS students can look forward to are:

• Courses and Lecturers - Courses are developed in collaboration with industry and professional bodies and taught by leaders in their specialist fields so students get the skills employers need. Our lectures are very student focused and with smaller class numbers each student can expect a hands on approach from DBS lecturers.
• Student Experience - Dedicated Student Services and Career Services teams help enhance your student experience.
• Student Employability - Practical “sector based” assignments that allow students to develop their leadership, planning and communication skills.
• Tax exemptions are also offered on all undergraduate programmes of two years duration or more. For Full Time courses tax relief is currently granted on fees exceeding €2,750 and up to €7,000.

Where you'll go?

• BA (Hons) Arts - Graduates are currently working in the film, radio and theatre industries. Further pathways include teaching, lecturing, advertising, business, the health services, the government and a range of other areas.
• BA (Hons) Psychology - Graduates have progressed into areas such as social work and teaching. A postgraduate qualification is normally required if graduates are to find work as a professional psychologist.
• BA (Hons) in Business - Business graduates have progressed into careers in marketing, sales, operations, information technology, finance and general management.
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - For those wishing to train as a solicitor or barrister. Graduates also have also progressed to careers in social sciences, politics, the media and public services.

For further information on all our Full-Time Undergraduate programmes click here.

There’s something for everyone at DBS. Clubs and Societies offer the chance to meet new people with the same interests and are a great way to enjoy the full college experience.  

There are also many competitions and students are encouraged to keep an eye on our clubs and societies noticeboards and student intranet for more information! For further information please click here.



The A- Z Guide below will give you a taster of what you can expect when you're a DBS Student

Awards - Our Annual Ball and Sports Societies Awards nights is one of the highlights of the college calendar celebrating the great sucess of our students throughout the year.
Boost your future career prospects and enhance your CV.

Choice - Includes:  Sports - Men's & Women's Soccer, Rugby, Badminton, Cricket, Golf, Basketball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Pool & Snooker.   Societies - Film Society, Law Society, Indian Culture & Business Society, Radio DBS, Surf Society, Psychology Society, Drama Society, African Society, Dance Society, LGBT Society, Snow Sport Society, Poker Society, Equestrian Society, Muslim Society, Malaysian Society, Literacy Society, Christian Union, Pilates Society.
Develop your existing skills.  Being involved in a sports or society can help develop communications, organisational, marketing and project management skills.
Events - The student service team arrange a host of activities and events throughout the year.
Freebies - become part of the DBS student engagement team and enjoy freebies throughout the year such as the much coveted DBS hoody.

 
                     

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, ranks among the top destinations in Europe and in the last couple of decades has undergone an economic boom. Many historical areas have been rejuvenated and restored with new shopping centres, restaurants, clubs and bars blossoming in many different areas, making it a very exciting place to live in.

Dublin is a delight to explore and very easy to navigate on foot. Dublin’s attractions range from castles, museums and art galleries to the lively spirit of Temple Bar. Dublin is a wonderful city in which to study and live.

In a recent survey, the prosperous city of Dublin appeared in the top ten of the world’s most liveable cities. The friendly, hospitable nature of the people that live here, together with the beautiful setting and easy accessibility, all contribute to Dublin being a first class destination.


DBS is located right in the heart of Dublin, Ireland’s capital city and is the perfect place to live, work, play and study. DBS makes it easy for you to live student life to the full with a wide range of services, facilities, clubs, societies, sports activities and events.


Because DBS is located in the heart of Dublin city, a very wide range of accommodation is available to students. The Student Services department publishes an annual accommodation list for existing and prospective students. Although all accommodation agreements are made between the student and the landlord or provider, we can provide advice and guidance

The BSc (Hons) in Computing has been prepared in line with current developments within the ICT sector and is informed by consultation with employers. The programme incorporates a mandatory 10 month paid work placement, which is included to ensure graduates of the programme will have the required practical application of the programme content to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace and further progression within the workplace.

The BSc (Hons) Computing is offered in four different streams:

• Cloud Computing
• Data Analytics and Big Data
• Software Development
• Web and Cloud Technologies

The BSc (Hons) in Computing responds to a known and often articulated skills shortage that exists in the ICT sector. The Irish Government and Industry recognise that there is an urgent requirement to ensure an adequate supply of ICT talent and skills from both the domestic and international markets to meet needs.

Aims & Objectives of the course: On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Work effectively in ICT environments within organisations
• Understand the theoretical and practical applications in the major areas of Computing
• Enable the student to contextualise his/her studies by affording the opportunity of a work placement in an ICT role
• Demonstrate presentation and reporting skills in addition to personal and career development, facilitating preparation for work and postgraduate study 
• Demonstrate experience in the research, formulation, implementation and evaluation of a problem and its solution
• Display competence in dealing knowledgeably with general computing issues and develop effective solutions
• Demonstrate a high level of competence in using a wide range of IT hardware and software tools to an industry level standard
• Display and use transferable, real world skills in a variety of business contexts
• Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of computer applications as solutions to business problems
• Proceed to postgraduate study with specialist skills based on their programme of study


For further information and advice on how to apply click here.