About DBS

DBS is Ireland's largest independent third level college. With over 9,000 students, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive education programmes. Established in 1975, the College quickly established an excellent reputation for teaching quality and standards, offering flexible and innovative learning opportunities that reflect and match the needs of students and employers.

At DBS, students can study a range of disciplines such as Business, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Psychology, Information Technology, Arts, Film Studies, Literature & Drama, Social Science, Media, Cultural Studies, Social Studies, HRM and Law. Students can apply for the Full-time courses in Dublin Business School, either through the CAO system or by Direct Entry.

DBS School of Arts
Within DBS, the School of Arts is the centre of excellence for humanities and arts programmes. Our students study for degrees in areas including Arts, Psychology, Media & Cultural Studies, Journalism, Social Science, Film Studies, Film, Literature & Drama. This is an exciting time for you, as you are laying the foundations for the rest of your life. At DBS we will do all that we can to help you to make the right choices for your future.

DBS School of Law
The acquisition of Portobello College has allowed DBS to incorporate a School of Law with a longstanding reputation. The School of Law at Portobello College was established in 1991 and delivers a range of Law programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level on a full and part time basis. The LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law degree is jointly awarded by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) and the University of Wales. The degree is fully recognised by all of the Professional Legal bodies in Ireland including the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of King's Inns.

DBS School of Business
The DBS School of Business offers courses to suit different needs ranging from Certificate, to Ordinary Degree, to Honours Degree level. Your study at DBS will genuinely help you succeed in your career objectives. Our lecturers have the highest qualifications and have worked in industry, bringing senior experience with them. In order for you to be prepared for the job market we must ensure that the lecturers have suitable academic and business experience. We continually monitor what subject areas are relevant to employers. Finally, if you are willing to make the commitment we will be with you all the way.

Recognition & Accreditation
All programmes through the CAO admissions system are awarded by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC). DBS is also an Accredited Institution of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). All of the Level 8 Business Degrees are jointly awarded by HETAC and LJMU.

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Courses

School of Business

Application Through CAO (see page 40 of CAO handbook 2012 or www.cao.ie)

Honours Bachelor Degrees (Level 8)
BA (Hons) Marketing with Digital Media (DB518)
BA (Hons) Marketing with Digital Media & Cloud Computing (DB525)
BA (Hons) Business Information Systems with Cloud Computing (DB526)
BA (Hons) Business with Psychology (CAO code DB569)
BA (Hons) Business Studies (code DB512)
BA (Hons) Business Studies with work placement (CAO code DB520)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) (CAO code DB515)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Leisure and Recreation Management) (CAO code DB519)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (CAO code DB521)
BA (Hons) Financial Services (CAO code DB516)
BA (Hons) Marketing (CAO code DB531)
BA (Hons) Marketing with Event Management (CAO code DB517)

Application Directly to the College
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Project Management)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
BA (Hons) Business Information Systems
BA (Hons) Marketing with Digital Media
BA (Hons) Marketing with Digital Media & Cloud Computing
BA (Hons) Business Information Systems with Cloud Computing

Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)
Bachelor of Business (CAO code DB571)
Bachelor of Business in Accounting (CAO code DB572)
Bachelor of Business in Marketing (CAO code DB573)
Bachelor of Business in Information Technology (CAO code DB574)
BBS in Retail Management

Higher Certificates Level 6)
Higher Certificate in Business (CAO code DB513)
Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting (CAO code DB572)
Higher Certificate in Business in Marketing (CAO code DB533)

Professional One Year Programmes
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Sales and Public Relations
Diploma in Business Studies & Information Technology

School of Arts

Application Through CAO (see page 40 of CAO handbook 2012 or www.cao.ie)

Honours Bachelor Degrees (Level 8)
BA (Hons) Film, Literature and Drama (CAO code DB553)
BA (Hons) Journalism (CAO code DB565)
BA (Hons) Film Studies (CAO code DB567)
BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies (CAO code DB564)
BA (Hons) Psychology (CAO code DB562) - PSI accredited
BA (Hons) Social Science (CAO code DB566)
BA (Hons) General Arts (CAO code DB561)

Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)
BA in Film & Media (CAO code DB576)
BA in Journalism & Media (CAO code DB578)
BA in Social Studies (CAO code DB575)

Certificates (Level 6)
Certificate in Cultural Studies (CAO code DB563)

School of Law

Application Through CAO (see page 40 of CAO handbook 2012 or www.cao.ie)

Honours Bachelor Degrees (Level 8)
LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law (CAO code DB568)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Law) (CAO code DB514)

Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)
BA in Legal Studies (CAO code DB582)
BA in Legal and Business Studies (CAO code DB583)

Higher Certificates (Level 6)
Higher Certificate in Legal Studies (CAO code DB580)
Higher Certificate in Legal and Business Studies (CAO code DB581)

For further information please contact:
The Admissions Office, Dublin Business School, 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
T: +353 1 4177500 E: admissions@dbs.ie W: www.dbs.ie