College Courses in Dublin, Ireland

Griffith College Dublin:
Griffith College Dublin was established in 1974 and is now the largest independent college in Ireland, with a student population of over 5,000, including approximately 700 international students. It is based on a seven-acre campus in Dublin city centre. It is ranked the #1 Journalism and Accountancy College in Ireland. New developments in 2003 include the GCD Graduate Business School for postgraduate business programmes to MBA level, and the Griffith English Language Institute for year-round English language programmes.

Undergraduate Programmes:

BSc (Hons) in Computing Science (HETAC)
This honours degree programme is designed to turn students into experts in the application of computing science. Thus armed you will be able to address the challenges and opportunities that exist within business and industry environments. The course has been carefully designed by a committee made up of leading figures in academia and the Irish computing industry. The course has the capacity to reflect and adapt to both technical and market developments. This external contribution guarantees that the course content and skills taught are relevant to the current and emerging job opportunities in the industry.

BA (Hons) in Business Studies (HETAC)
This honours degree programme will help students to appreciate fully the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology. For many companies these disciplines are the driving force behind their success. In addition, graduates will be shown how the ever-changing business environment is influenced by political, legal, economic, social and technological factors on both a national and international scale. In first year students take subjects that are common to the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. This model gives students the flexibility to adjust their career choices if necessary.

BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (HETAC)
This honours degree programme prepares students for a career in accounting and finance. The course subjects are taught by highly qualified lecturing staff who are also experienced accountants. Their continued experience of accounting and finance, in the real commercial world, ensures the delivery of a relevant and up to date syllabus that will include interesting and pertinent case studies. In particular, students will study the impact of EU Law on accountancy. In first year students take subjects that are common to the BA (Hons) in Business Studies. This model gives students the flexibility to adjust their career choices if necessary.

BA (Hons) in Journalism and Visual Media (HETAC)
This honours degree programme will inspire an intellectual capacity for self-expression and objective enquiry, while developing the practical skills necessary for media production. The art of writing, design, presentation, production, layout and publishing for newspaper, radio, video, photography and the Internet will be covered in this course. The course aims to produce versatile and confident graduates who can meet the needs of the existing communications industry, and identify and exploit further opportunities within media. The degree is recognised by the main professional journalists’ organisation, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). In addition, full-time students are entitled to apply for NUJ student cards during their degree.

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law (Jointly awarded by Nottingham Trent University/HETAC)
In today’s intricate legal environment students need an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the law, how it evolved and how it is applied in Ireland. To that end our Honours Degree programme has received the participation and support of a wide range of specialists from the legal profession, as well as our own full-time and consulting lecturing staff. This contribution has allowed us to develop a truly excellent programme.
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (HETAC)
This BA (Honours) 3 or 4 year programme in fashion design offers a complete university level training to contemporary fashion industry standards through the development of technical design skills and artistic cultural sensitivity. The programme deals with all aspects of the textile - clothing ‘system’ from a comprehensive knowledge of materials through to applied creativity. The course covers all areas of modern fashion design from idea generation and design development through to pattern cutting, garment construction and contemporary production techniques, including CAD and CAM modules. There are projects on accessories and textile design, fashion business and fashion marketing. From a contemporary cultural perspective, students are introduced to the psychology of fashion and trend forecasting, as well as semiotics and cultural studies.

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture (HETAC)
The honours degree programme has been designed in response to an increasing industrial demand for honours degree level employees with design skills relating to interior architecture, especially with regard to space planning, technology and visualisation. The graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualizations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply advanced technology and manage design projects. The degree programme has two main orientations: professional and academic. The syllabus for this programme has been created in consultation with the leading interior architects and interior designers in Ireland.

BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management (Jointly awarded by Nottingham Trent University/HETAC)
This course focuses on introducing and preparing students for management roles in the booming service industry. It takes an international perspective, thus increasing the variety of career opportunities open to graduates. Key areas of the programme include international hospitality management, hospitality operations, international marketing, accounting and finance, human resource management and information technology. By participating on this course students will gain the knowledge and flexibility to succeed in a service organisation, regardless of changes they encounter in the local or global environment. In first year, students take subjects that are common to the BA (Hons) in Business Studie. This model gives students the flexibility to adjust their career choices if necessary.

BA (Ord) in Interior Design (HETAC)
Th three-year BA in Interior Design ordinary degree can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. We aim to teach and inspire students to think, design and act professionally in any working environment they face. On successful completion of the degree, students will be able to produce creative and technically proficient architectural designs, which can be communicated through both computer technology and traditional media. Students will also be required to pursue research, apply knowledge of building technology, and organise, manage and operate interior architectural projects within the regulatory frameworks that govern design, architecture and construction.

BA (Hons) in Business & Law
The BA (Hons) in Business and Law degree provides you with a balanced educational programme in both business and law. Individual modules have been refined to provide an ideal programme to acquire and apply a specialist mix of knowledge to the evolving business and legal environment in Ireland.

Postgraduate and professional programmes are available in the areas of Accountancy and Finance, Business, Law and Computer Science/Software Development. A Pre-University Foundation Programme is also available.