Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study more than one single module at a time?

Yes, as long as timetabling permits and as long as the total number of credits doesn’t exceed 30 ECTS.

If you have accepted an offer of a place on a Masters or Graduate Certificate under this scheme, please be aware that you will not also be able to accept a place for a single module.

If you'd like to select modules across a number of DCU faculties, please note that you can only study across a maximum of two faculties. Furthermore, you can only take a maximum of three single modules in one Faculty.

Single module options may be restricted due to limited places available and timetabling constraints.  

Can you explain what ECTS means?

ECTS stands for the European Credit Transfer System and it’s how we measure academic credits in the European Qualifications Framework. Each programme is structured around modules which equate to a number of credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Modules are self-contained teaching units. So a module might be worth 5 or 10 ECTS while a Masters award requires 90 ECTS.

What type of award will I get when I complete these programmes?

The Masters programmes are composed of 90 ECTS and will confer a Masters Degree. The Graduate Certificates are composed of 30 ECTS and the award is a Graduate Certificate.

Single modules confer ECTS credit only. They do not confer a DCU award. However, each module is linked to a DCU award and those who successfully complete modules may be eligible to apply for exemptions if they register for an Award in the future.

How do I apply?

You can apply on www.pac.ie/dcu 

In the case of applying to an individual module, you select the faculty associated with that module and will then be prompted to choose the individual module you're interested in. So for example for modules in DCU Business School, in PAC you select Single Module Business School DC531.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (first come first served) until the programme is full or until December 1st 2020. Applicants will have 5 working days to accept any offer.

Applicants must submit;

• Certified academic transcripts for each and every year of study
• Evidence of English Language *
• Copy of valid Passport
• A passport size photograph
• Confirmation of nationality and residence (see below **)
• Confirmation of Fee eligibility category (see below ***)

*Where candidates are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language (http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml ). 

** Important Eligibility Documentation

Eligible Applicants must be ordinarily resident in Ireland and must meet the nationality and EU residency rules as aligned to Springboard as detailed here https://springboardcourses.ie/faq  Applicants must provide supporting documentation to evidence that they meet this criteria at the time of application. Failure to provide adequate supporting documentation may lead to your application not being assessed in time for consideration for a place on these job stimulus programmes.

Applicants must self-declare their fee eligibility category and provide all supporting documentation to evidence they meet the criteria at the time of application. Failure to provide adequate supporting documentation may lead to your application not being assessed in time for consideration for a place on these job stimulus programmes. For further information on eligibility categories and the impact on fee liability, please visit https://springboardcourses.ie/faq.

How do I find out if I'm academically eligible?

Each course's entry requirements are listed on the course page, as are points of contact for queries.

When is the deadline for applications?

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (first come, first served) until the programme is full or until December 1^st 2020.

When do these courses commence?

These courses begin with orientation activities in December 2020 with classes commencing in January 2021. Generally, classes commence the week of January 18th.

How will the courses be delivered?

These courses will be delivered online except in rare cases, which are noted on each course page