About Us

Independent College Dublin is a dynamic, goal focused, career oriented third level institution offering an extensive range of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes with a range of full-time, part-time and online options available.The college is located in the heart of Dublin city centre, and is surrounded by cultural, and leisure attractions, and easily accessible with excellent transport links including the Luas, Bus and Rail in close proximity to the college. The campus has 25 purpose-built lecture rooms across 28,000 square feet of teaching space, an on-site library, computer laboratories and cafe. The college is part of and supported by Independent News and Media PLC.

The College focuses on programmes that are relevant to today's challenging workplace, allowing our students to develop personally, professionally and academically in a supportive environment. Our Faculties include Accountancy, Law & Dispute Resolution, Arts & Psychotherapy, Business and Media & Journalism. Programmes range from short evening diploma courses to postgraduate degrees that train people to the highest standards, offering internships opportunities to gain real experience in your field of study. Our programmes are internationally recognised and are validated by a range of institutions including HETAC, ACCA, the University of Chester, the University of the West of England and the Institute of Commercial Management.

Location

Independent College is located in the heart of Dublin at 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. This city centre location is within one minute's walking distance of Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green. Surrounded by the recreational and cultural amenities of the city centre, this location provides an ideal atmosphere for students both before and after lectures. We are easily accessible with excellent transport links including the Luas, Bus and Rail.

Law Faculty

Undergraduate Courses

LLB (Hons) Irish Law

Postgraduate Courses

MA in Dispute Resolution
Postgraduate Diploma in Comparative Media Law
Postgraduate Certificate Comparative media Lew
LL.M Comparative Media Law

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Mediation and Conciliation
Diploma in Employment Law
Diploma in Entertainment Media and the Law

Professional Courses

Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executives) Full Time
Certificate and Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executives)
Honorable Society of King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory Course
New York & California Bar Programme (Attorneys)
Law Society of Ireland Entrance Examination Preparatory Course
FE1 Intensive Revision Course

Media & Journalism Faculty

Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) in Journalism (Level 8)

Postgraduate Courses

MA Radio & TV Journalism (Level 9)
MA in Journalism (Level 9)

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Online Journalism
Diploma in Music Journalism(in conjunction with Hot Press)
Diploma in Food, Fashion & Travel Journalism
Diploma in Sports Journalism
Diploma in Journalism

Accountancy Faculty

ACCA Full time & Part time
CPA Full time & Part time
Diploma in International Financial Reporting" (DipIFR)
ACCA in Cork - Part time
ACCA in Waterford - Part time
ACCA in Dublin- Full and Part time

Arts & Psychotherapy Faculty

Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) Psychotherapy Studies (Level 8)
Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies (Level 7)
BA (Hons) in General Arts (Level 8)

Postgraduate Courses

H. Dip in Psychotherapy Studies (Level 8)
M.A in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Level 9)

Diploma Courses

Diploma in History of Art
Diploma in Social Care
Diploma in Counseling & Psychotherapy
Diploma in Addiction Studies
Diploma in Criminal & Forensic Psychology
Diploma in Popular Psychology
Diploma in Sports Psychology
Diploma in Family History- Genealogy
Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Creative Writing

Professional Courses

Education & the Law- Implications for School Management Teams
Educational Disadvantage- Drama and Oral Language
Early Childhood Education- Child & Developmental Psychology
Special Education Needs and Children’s Books

Business & Management Faculty

Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Level 8)

Postgraduate Courses

MSc Accounting
MA Marketing
MSc Strategic Financial Management

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Digital Marketing in Partnership with the Digital Marketing Institute
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Event Management
Advanced Diploma in Event Management
Economics with David McWilliams
Diploma in Global Business Environment (in partnership with the World Trade Centre Dublin)
Diploma in International Marketing (in partnership with the World Trade Centre Dublin)
Diploma in International Trade Management (in partnership with the World Trade Centre Dublin)
Diploma in International Market Entry Strategies (in partnership with the World Trade Centre Dublin)

Professional Courses

Education & the Law- Implications for School Management Teams
Educational Disadvantage- Drama and Oral Language
Early Childhood Education- Child & Developmental Psychology
Special Education Needs and Children’s Books