Postgraduate | Dublin City University

Join us at one of our many events, both virtual and on campus, at DCU!

Our Postgraduate Webinar Week takes place from the 2nd - 6th of December from approximately 9am - 5pm each day. This event showcases everything you need to know about postgraduate life at DCU. From course life to student experience, you can learn all there is to know about DCU through talks with academic staff, our current postgraduate students and our support staff.

Register HERE!

We have many exciting upcoming events highlighting all you need to know about postgraduate study at DCU. We will be posting further details shortly but for now simply click the heading above to find out more.

Any queries about postgraduate events should be sent to studenthelp@dcu.ie.

View our Recorded Information Sessions

Whether you’ve just finished college, or you’re a professional looking to upskill, pivot or maybe even start your second career, DCU has something for you.

Click here to view recordings of our Postgraduate Virtual Information Evening 2023

Click here to watch the recordings from the Postgraduate Information Week 2023

Click here to view the recorded session from our Postgraduate Virtual Information Evening 2022

Click here to view our recorded sessions from our March Postgraduate Information Week 2022

Click here to view our recorded information sessions

Application Process & Scholarships/Funding

Application Process & Scholarships/Funding Opportunities

Click here to find out more about funding your Postgraduate Study

Click here to find a guide to the Student Application Portal

Click here to find out more about DCU Postgraduate Admissions

Wherever you are from, here at DCU you’ll be living and working with people from all over the world. Currently, over 3000 of our students are international and are from 123 different countries.

We also have a large number of academics from international backgrounds, so your learning and teaching experience will place you in a truly international and stimulating environment.

Click here to find out more from the DCU Global Recruitment Team

Employability

DCU is ranked 1st in Ireland and 23rd in the World for Graduate Employment Rate.*

96% of DCU graduates are in employment or start further studies within 6 months after graduation..

DCU Graduates have the highest median salary among Irish universities. (CSO)

23rd in the World for Graduate Employment Rate

We strive to produce ambitious, creative, innovative talent that can flourish and add value in the evolving workplace and in wider society. DCU graduates continue to be in high demand with employers. Our team of professional careers advisors ensure a tailored approach to assist you in achieving your future employment goals.

Click here to find out more about the DCU Careers Service

Podcast

Click here to listen to the Careers Conversation Podcast

Video

Click here to hear how postgraduate study can elevate your career

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022

Study with Inspiring Academics

Learn more about our award winning and industry leading academics here.

Inspirational Teaching

We know that having an inspirational teacher can make a huge difference to how you learn. Here in DCU, we wanted to share with you some short videos of DCU’s excellent teaching staff who really know how to bring their subject to life.

We asked DCU lecturers what inspires them to teach and how they motivate their students to learn. Check out the Inspirational Teaching video playlist, we think you'll like what you hear.

Graduate Research Opportunities

Research

Research Impact: Discover more about the research we do at DCU

Find a step-by-step guide to applying for a Postgraduate Research programme here

Alumni / 10% Masters Reduced Fee for Alumni

Alumni

The DCU Alumni Office aims to build a lifelong supportive relationship with our graduates, starting with strong engagement through your postgraduate student experience and maintaining this relationship when you begin your professional career.

With over 85,000 Alumni worldwide, there are a number of engagement opportunities for our graduates to volunteer with, including the DCU Mentorship Programmes, the DCU Emerging Leaders Programme and DCU International Chapters.

Our annual Alumni Awards honour our exceptional graduates who have excelled in their chosen field. See the 2023 Alumni Awardees here.

The Alumni magazine, DCU Voices is an annual publication, both online and print, that is written about our graduates, by our graduates. It includes graduate profiles, interviews, DCU news and event articles, and much more. Read the 2023 Voices Magazine here.

For more information, see dcu.ie/alumni

Reduced Fees for Alumni

We are delighted to extend the Alumni Reduced Fee Scheme exclusive to all DCU graduates and outgoing final year students from the university. It applies to students commencing the first year of a full time or part time taught Masters Programme for the 2024/25 academic year.

Click here to find out more about our Alumni reduced fee scheme

Virtual Campus Tour

Get to know us better by taking a virtual tour of our three vibrant campuses. We've also created many shorter videos featuring DCU highlights that you would normally see as part of a physical campus tour.

Graduate Profiles

For any students considering postgraduate study, here are a few stories from graduates, highlighting the wide variety of courses and opportunities on offer here at DCU.

You can also find graduate profiles from across our Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as highlights from our global Alumni community in the DCU Voices Alumni Magazine 2023.