Getting Started 2016 - A new year, a new challenge
Have you ever considered undertaking a course of study in a university?
Or perhaps you have had a previous higher education expereince that you would like to revisit?
From February 2016 next it will be possible to undertake a single credit bearing module from a selection of the programmes we have on offer. This presents an opportunity for those considering a course of study to experience university without the committing to a longer four year programme. These modules will be undergraduate modules with no entry requirements. Each module is worth 5 credits and can be completed in a single semester (February – May).
There are a wide range of modules on offer from, science, humanities, and business to sport and religion. For more details visit our Current Opportunites page on the site.
DCU Intergenerational Learning
The DCU Centre for Intergenerational Learning was established in 2008. The purpose of the Centre is to bring together DCU students and other older people (broadly aged 55 years and over) in a teaching and learning opportunity that values the equitable role of both participants as tutors and learners. The philosophical principle guiding the Centre is to research its potential contribution to high-value teaching, learning and research development at third level. To date, over 500 older people and over 160 DCU students have participated in the project which has been supported in the past by Age and Opportunity; the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; and the DCU Learning Innovation Fund. For further information contact Dr Trudy Corrigan.
DCU in the Community
Based in Ballymun, DCU in the Community is an outreach centre which acts as a bridge between the university and its local community. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities to people, including older adults, in North Dublin in order to widen access to those who have not previously had the opportunity to attend university and to promote equality in third level education. Since 2011, DCU in the Community have hosted a Summer School providing a wide variety of workshops and courses to the community.
In February 2016, a new 12 week course "Bridge to Education" commenced. This course is aimed at mature students who wish to prepare to return to further education..For more information please visit the DCU in the Community Website or call 01 700 8800.