Upcoming Open Event
Come along to our next Open Event on Tuesday, December 1st 2015 from 5-7pm in Aungier Street, and Friday December 4th in Castle House, South Great Georges Street from 11am-2pm.
Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college and obtain further information on all our International programmes. You can speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable to your future development.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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International Programmes
Study at DBS
Located in Dublin City Centre, DBS is Ireland’s largest independent third level college. Over the last 40 years DBS has developed a considerable international reputation for the quality of our programmes, which are recognised by the department of education, employers and all major higher education institutions for further study. The college boasts a unique learning environment, developed over the years, with students from over 70 countries participating in our programmes. We are now accepting applications for our January programmes, click here to see a full list of the programmes available to international students.
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Services available for International Students
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DBS offers a wide range of supports and services for our International Students.
Moving to a new country to study can be a very daunting experience, that's why we want to make the move as smooth as possible for you. Firstly, you'll need somewhere to live, so for a look at how we can help you find accommodation in Dublin, click here. As well as that, it would be useful to look at this visa information page, and we have our dedicated Student Welfare Officer to assist you with any issues that might arise during your time here. Our Careers Department hold weekly CV clinics in our Aungier Street campus to help you create an eyecatching and impressive document to boost your chances with potential employers.
The college has a wide and varied range of clubs, societies and sports teams for students to get involved in, including Brazilian, Indian, Malaysian and Chinese societies to name a small few. Be sure to take advantage of the Student Hub in our Castle House building and get talking to all the other DBS students.
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At DBS, we realise studying is only one reason for coming to Ireland, so we'll arrange trips and tours to some of Ireland's most beautiful spots, for you to avail of.
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If you'd like any more information on studying in DBS contact our Admissions Team on international@dbs.ie. or get in touch with us on our Facebook page.
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Government plans to create 221,300 jobs over next five years - Enterprise 2025 strategy
What's happening in the news?
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The Government has announced a new strategy aimed at creating 221,300 jobs in the next five years. The plan is to have the largest number of people working in the history of the State by 2020. The strategy, which was launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Joan Burton today, sets out key targets including achieving and retaining a top three competitiveness rating. The Enterprise 2025 also sets out an aim of having unemployment in each region being within one percent of the State average. (Source: Irish Independent) Get the skills you need to boost your future career with an MBA from DBS. Programmes available for application include:
Applications are open to graduates of a Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) in business or non-business disciplines. A detailed CV and proof of English (where applicable) will also be examined during the application process. Applicants required to submit evidence of English must submit an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) for direct admission.
Further information is available on our website. Alternatively please do not hesitate to contact the International Admissions Office directly on +353 1 4177500 or by email at international@dbs.ie Applications can be made online so why not release your potential and apply today!
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MA in Addiction Studies
Specialised programme for Humanities/Social Science Graduates
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The MA in Addiction Studies is a formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytical. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other. The aim is to educate students so that they can carry out research in the field of addiction and thereby critically inform policy making, as well as management of addiction services. The programme also provides clinicians with a strong theoretical foundation from where to approach the treatment of addictions.
Key Features of the MA in Addiction Studies: - Suited to those with a Humanities / Social Science degree seeking to acquire a postgraduate qualification in the area of Addiction
- Also suitable for applicants with clinical training in health or social care who wish to apply a knowledge of the theory and approaches to addiction to their clinical work
- Graduates will be qualified for relevant positions in academia, as well as in research for public and private bodies
- In addition, graduates can work at a strategic level in healthcare settings, in semi-state bodies and in government agencies shaping polices on addiction treatment both within institutions and in society as a whole.
This programme is now accepting applications for September 2015.
If you wish to learn more about this programme, please contact our International Admissions Office on +353 1 4177500, by emailing international@dbs.ie or visit our website.
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Ireland Inspires
Watch how Ireland has excelled in ways you wouldn't imagine
Sometimes we need to be reminded just how much this small island has to offer and how much we have achieved in areas as diverse as art, sport, science and technology. We continue to be the home of new ideas which travel far beyond our shores and our world famous cultural tradition remains as enticing as ever. Watch this video to see how Ireland inspires! This video was developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Fáilte Ireland in coordination with the State agencies.
Watch how Ireland inspires by clicking here!
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