UG Prospectus Supplement 2021

BSc inGlobal Challenges Take on global challenges through challenge- based learning Subject to final accreditation WhyDCU? ¬ Classes will be smaller than is typical with only twenty-five ambitious students admitted in Year 1 ¬ Collaborativework in class and for assessment purposes will be emphasised  ¬ Engagewith challenges based on real issues encountered by industry, the public sector and non profit sector  ¬ Wewill guide you in selecting your own teamchallenges ¬ Industry placement in Year 3 allows you to gain valuablework experience (INTRA) ¬ Project-based learning tackling real world problems About You If you are interested in studyingmodules such as climate change, politics, design thinking, international development, data analytics, public policy, artificial intelligence, security and peace studies, ethics, social sciencewith opportunities to study the politics of China, Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, as well as theUSA, then this course is for you. Youwill study technology options, such as sustainable design, the Internet of Things, digital interaction and opportunities for rapid prototyping of technological solutions. The highlight of each year will be an extended team challenge, which requires the integration of social science and technology skills. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see pages 39), the following entry requirements apply: O2 or H5 inMathematics. Understanding: Global Challenges The BSc inGlobal Challenges is for peoplewhowant to challenge themselves to take on theworld’s problems. This newand unique course integrates social science and technology studies through challenge- based learning. Employers are already demanding technology-savvy, quantitatively strong generalists and this coursewill produce the sort of fit-for-the-future graduates required. Technology is changing at a rapid rate, organisations need to adapt to keep up in this digital erawhilst technological advances can bring about huge changes to theway we live. Youwill explore the societal and economic impacts of newand emerging 14 NEW COURSE