Counselling - Community courses

Dublin City University

Graduate Diploma In Guidance Counselling in Dublin City University

  • Duration : 1.5 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : € 6,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 92
  • PTE : 63


About Graduate Diploma In Guidance Counselling in Dublin City University

The overall aim of this programme is to provide students with a standard of excellence in the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary for practice in the field of personal, education and career guidance and counselling;

You will be educated and trained to develop a systematic and coherent framework for practice within your organisation;

Through strong reflective practice, you are encouraged and supported to develop responsibility for personal and professional development, and learn how to identify and mobilise resources across a network of external agencies and the wider community.

Careers

 The programme is designed to support participants wishing to engage in initial education and training as guidance counsellors and to enhance the in-career development of existing practitioners. Graduates are currently employed in various settings such as second level schools, adult guidance (including employment by ETBs), youth and community work, third level career services, employee welfare, industry, health sector, rehabilitation services, and private practice.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
  • TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
  • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

Dublin City University Highlights 

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1975
No. of Campuses 3
No. of Residence Halls 3
International students 2,337
71% in UG, 29% in PG courses
Research Funding ~35 million EUR
Cost of Attendance ~22,500 EUR
Applications Accepted Online/Offline
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Programs UG (EUR) PG (EUR)
Engineering 15,000 17,000
Business 14,000 16,000-19,000
Humanities 15,000 15,000
Science 15,000 15,000
Education 12,600 13,700

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University:

Expense Monthly Cost (EUR)
Rent (On-campus) 692-1216
Rent (Off-campus) 850-1300
Food 250
Travel 132
Books and Materials 75
Medical 45
Miscellaneous 178
Total Approximately 2,222
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

€ 6,000

Total

€ 6,000