DCU Postraduate Guide 2026

Postgraduate Taught Programmes Candidates seeking admission to all full-time and part-time postgraduate taught programmes must apply online through DCU’s Student Application Portal which can be accessed at: dcu.ie/applicationportal Applicants can apply for up to three taught programmes or one research programme when making an application to DCU. Programmes should be selected in order of preference. The cost of applying is €50 and is a non- refundable fee payable to DCU. You must upload documentation relevant to your application through your account, such as certified transcripts for every year of study including the overall grade awarded, passport, and, if applicable, the English Language requirement. Other additional documentation may be requested during the application stage and must be provided prior to DCU’s assessment. On receipt of the application fee, your application will be available to view on the system. Applicants are notified by email. It is, therefore, imperative that applicants have a secure email account and review it regularly for updates, as no other means of communication between DCU and prospective applicants will be used. If you are successful and receive an offer, you will be required to make a €500 deposit via the student applicant portal in order to accept your place. Closing Dates for Applications EU and non-EU applicants to full-time and part-time postgraduate taught programmes should note that each programme has an initial closing date indicating when applications should be submitted. Applications may be reviewed by DCU Admissions before or after the closing date. Please note that all Postgraduate programmes offered through DCU have entry requirements. In addition to qualifications, some programmes require additional information and applicants are asked to familiarise themselves with their programme(s) of choice before making an application. For details on the current closing dates applicable to the programme you are interested in go to: dcu.ie/courses For further information or assistance with your application please call our Student Enrolment Team on Registry at: Telephone: +353 (0) 1 700 5338 For EU postgraduate applicant queries, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions or email postgraduateadmissions@ dcu.ie For non-EU postgraduate applicant queries, please visit dcu.ie/ registry/international-admissions- undergraduate-and-postgraduate or email internationaladmissions@dcu.ie Pursuing a Research Based Programme at DCU For more information on the postgraduate research and PhD opportunities offered at DCU please visit each faculty’s section of our website. Following an application and acceptance of a place on a research programme, post-registration support can be found by contacting the Graduate Studies Office. For further details visit: dcu.ie/graduatestudies How to Apply Postgraduate Guide 28