Global Challenges

Dublin City University

Ireland, Dublin

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Dublin City University

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

DC189

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-Sep-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,500 / year

Next Intake 11-Sep-2023

Global Challenges

About

The DCU BSc in Global Challenges is for people who want to challenge themselves to take on the worlds problems. This unique programme integrates social science and technology studies through challenge-based learning. Technological advances can bring about huge changes to the way we live. Students will also explore the societal and economic impacts of new and emerging technologies, and their effect on the future of work, environmental impacts and community interaction. Students will engage with concrete problems, such as climate change, gender stereotypes, fake news, global health and global inequality. Solutions to these problems will be explored through challenge-based learning projects, simulations, hackathons and interdisciplinary team-work. Challenges will be inspired by examples from the public, private, and NGO sectors, as well as student-generated challenges. We will equip graduates to develop socially effective technological solutions to real problems. Anna Shakespeare (Chief Executive Pobal (Government supporting communities)

Disciplines

School of Law & Government and Electronic Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

English Program Requirements

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in DCU.

Career

Employers are already demanding technology-savvy, quantitatively strong generalists and this programme will produce the sort of fit-for-the-future people required. Technology is changing at a rapid rate and organisations need to adapt to keep up in this digital era.

Graduates of the BSc in Global Challenges will be prepared to be future leaders who are big picture thinkers, creative problem solvers, socially engaged and passionate about social and technological innovation.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work across disciplines, crossing traditional boundaries in solving complex real world problems. They will have the ability to plan and manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

This will be based on an understanding of the full societal, economic and political impacts of implementing novel technological solutions.

Career areas:

Business and consulting
Technology
Healthcare
Local authorities and planning
International development
Civil Service
Diplomatic Service
Non profit sector
Policy evaluation

Future Careers

Project leader
Project director
Innovation Strategist
Business Innovator
Digital innovation Strategist
Sustainability Manager
Smart cities specialist
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Politician
Researcher

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,500 / year

How to Apply

Undergraduate

You can view our undergraduate course listing at the following link https://www.dcu.ie/courses#tab-99371-1

Learn more about entry requirements on the page for your country. If your qualification is not listed, you can contact us at [email protected] for further advice on how to proceed.

If you are applying from a Non-EU country, complete this application form: non-eu-ug-application-form-io-10_0.docx

If you are presenting a qualification from an EU country, apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) in Ireland. Check this CAO guide to entry requirements first.

The deadline for undergraduate applications is July 1st 2023.

For any questions or queries on submitting an undergraduate Non-EU application please contact [email protected].

Postgraduate

Apply through the Postgraduate Applications Portal. A fee of €50 applies. Make sure you read all the instructions carefully before you start your application.

The steps you need to follow

Create Account
Complete application form
Submit application and pay application fee
Upload Supplemental items (documents)

Once you have completed your application you will receive updates from the International on the progress of your application.

The deadline for postgraduate applications is July 1st in any given year.

For any questions or queries about submitting a Non-EU postgraduate application please contact [email protected].

International Foundation Programme

You may need to take a foundation course if you do not satisfy DCU’s minimum entrance requirements. Find out more about how to apply the International Foundation Programme by following this link https://advance.dcu.ie/.

Pre-sessional English programmes

If you have a conditional offer of a place at DCU, but don’t satisfy DCU’s English language requirements, you may be able to take a five-week or 10-week presessional English programme on the DCU campus. Once you successfully complete this programme, you can progress to your full-time DCU programme.

Follow this link for more information on the Pre-session English programmes https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/pre-sessional/