DCU Postraduate Guide 2026

Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre The Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre is the place to go for all information on student support at DCU. We offer advice and guidance on everything from settling into university to exam preparation and financial assistance. Students can make a one-to-one appointment or drop in to see a Student Advisor. The Learning Support Service also offers workshops and one-to-one meetings to help students with various aspects of learning at Third Level. We also offer extensive online resources through DEVELOP, our digital resource hub. Our Writing Centre is very popular with postgraduate students, helping them to enhance their writing skills. The Centre also offers life coaching on a one-to-one basis or through the Pathways to Success programme. For more information on the Student Advice and Learning Skills Centre, visit dcu.ie/sal or email student.support@dcu.ie Student Health Service The Student Health Service provides on-campus primary healthcare to all DCU students. We take care of the physical health needs of our students and provide information about external specialist services where relevant. DCU is a health- promoting university and offers a range of services and initiatives to help you enhance both your physical and mental health. For further information, go to dcu.ie/health Counselling and Personal Development Service This professional and confidential service is available to all registered postgraduate DCU students. The service is staffed by counselling psychologists/psychotherapists and psychotherapists at an advanced stage in training. We offer one-to-one counselling, professional crisis support and expert advice on a range of personal and psychological health and developmental issues. For further information and to register with the service visit dcu.ie/counselling Disability and Learning Support Our aim is to promote equality of access for learners with disabilities, specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties, and ongoing medical conditions. In line with best practice guidelines, we coordinate a range of supports for students who are registered with the service to ensure they have equity of access to their studies. For further information go to dcu.ie/disability DEVELOP Online Resource Hub DEVELOP is an online resource hub for all DCU students. There are eight different areas of support includingWellbeing, Study Skills, Mental Health, Life Skills, Career Focus, Digital Skills, Our Services, and Settling In. Resources can be accessed 24/7 and will benefit you throughout your time at DCU. DEVELOP services are available to registered students via the DCU Loop App. Student Services and Supports Life at DCU 25