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A Complete Education Starts Here
Independent College Dublin is a centre of excellence for a complete third level education. From language programmes, A-Level and foundation years to undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses, we’ll take care of everything.
That means you can start planning your career right here, right now.
We are a dynamic, goal-focused, career oriented third level educational institution situated in the heart of Dublin city. As part of Independent News and Media PLC (INM), this is a centre of excellence focused on developing successful and prestigious third level, lifelong and further education learning programmes relevant to today’s modern student. With our sister college International House Dublin, we provide a complete educational service to international students. International House Dublin is a member of the International House World Organisation and is accredited by the Irish Department of Education and Science, EAQUALS and by ACELS. Together we can bring a student right through their educational career from English language programmes, A-Level courses and foundation years through to diploma courses, undergraduate, postgraduate and ACCA qualifications. We’ll help them at every step of the way, with one-to-one mentoring and counselling, finding accommodation and securing visas, helping with career planning, exam preparation – in fact, everything they need to reach their goals.
And it all starts here. Today.
Contents Page 2 - 3 International Students Pg 4
Accreditation
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Diploma and Undergraduate Courses
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Postgraduate Courses
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ACCA Courses
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What our Students Say about Independent College Dublin
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International House - Language Programmes
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International House - Foundation & A level Programmes
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International Students Independent Colleges International Admissions Office The College welcomes applications from international students who would like to study in Ireland. We have a huge amount of experience in helping international students and every year we welcome an increasing number of students from all over the world. We have an extensive array of programmes in business, law, finance, marketing, journalism, tourism, arts and psychotherapy to choose from and we are continuously expending our list of academic programmes to ensure we are at the cutting edge of international education. A full list of programmes open to international students is available from www.independentcolleges.ie. Our aim is to make the application process as uncomplicated and efficient as possible. Students who wish to apply to any course can do so either online at www.independentcolleges.ie or by requesting a Non EU application form from our admissions office at the address below:
Contact Us:
The Admissions Office Independent College Dublin 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 635 1184 admissions@independentcolleges.ie www.independentcolleges.ie
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Each application should be returned to the Admissions Office with the following Required Supporting Documentation: • Original or certified copy of birth certificate or passport. • Original or certified copy of residence permit (if you are resident in an EU state). • Original or certified copy of school leaving examination certificate OR high school transcripts – including forecast results if final results are not available. • Original or certified copy of full academic transcript(s) of any third level studies and the proof of the final degree (if appropriate). • Original or certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score (or equivalent) for applicants whose first language is not English. • Original or certified copy of the official translation to English If you are unable to provide any of the documentation listed at the time of application, please attach a note advising us when you expect to be in a position to forward it. Outstanding documentation should be forwarded to the Admissions Office as soon as it is available. Please note: provisional offers will be sent to successful applicants who have not yet completed their studies. This is not an official offer and as such is not acceptable for visa purposes. English Language Requirements All applicants whose first language is not English may be required to sit either an IELTS or TOEFL test (or equivalent). Student applying for a Level 8 programme at the College are required to have
achieved the equivalent of the IELTS 6.0 and Level 9 applicants should have the equivalent of a IELTS 6.5. Special Requirements Journalism: Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio. Psychotherapy: Applicants may be required to undergo an interview. Closing Dates The normal closing date for receipt of applications is one month prior to the beginning of term. However, all international applicants should check with their local consul or embassy to confirm the visa processing deadlines that pertain to their country. Please note: late applications may be accepted if the programme is still open and there is adequate time to organise a student visa. Visa Guidelines All students holding a Non-EU passport are required to have a valid student visa to study in Ireland. Students are welcome to visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to familiarise themselves with the visa entry requirements in Ireland. For more information please visit www.inis.gov.ie
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Accreditation The Higher Education Training and Awards Council - The Higher Education and Training Awards Council was established under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act of 1999. It is the successor to the National Council for Education Awards (NCEA). HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third education and training institutions outside the university sector. The University of the West of England - The University of the West of England (UWE), is a modern, growing university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE is one of Britain’s most popular universities with over 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider for education in the south west of England. Students come to Bristol UWE from all part of the UK as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 50 countries worldwide. The University offers more than 600 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels.
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The Institute of Commercial Management - The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading professional body for commercial and business development managers and an internationally recognised examination and awarding body for business and management students.
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ACCA - (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants and aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA’s prime focus is on professional values, ethics and governance. They deliver value-added services, through 50 global accountancy partnerships, working closely with multinational and small entities to promote global standards and support. ACCA’s reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing worldclass accounting and finance qualifications.
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The University of Chester - Established in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The university has over 15,000 students drawn from the United Kingdom, Europe and Overseas and offers a range of flexible undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes.
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1 Year Diploma Courses • Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business Studies • Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Commercial Management • Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management
Undergraduate Courses We are determined to provide all our students with a rewarding, professional, and career-focused education of the very highest quality. Whatever your choice, we promise an interesting and thought-provoked learning experience taught by an excellent teaching team. And best of all, you’ll look forward to every class.
Accreditation Independent College Dublin programmes are validated to the highest standards both nationally and internationally.
Undergraduate Programmes Business • BA (Hons) in Business Studies Awarding Body: HETAC, Duration: 3 years • BA (Hons) in Business Management Awarding Body: University of the West of England, Duration: 3 years • BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance* Duration: 3 years • BA (Hons) in Marketing* Duration: 3 years * Subject to Validation from HETAC • BA (Hons) Tourism Management Awarding Body: University of the West of England, Duration: 3 years
Law • LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law Awarding Body: University of the West of England, Duration: 3 years • LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law with Accounting Subject to Validation from University of the West of England, Duration: 4 years • BA (Hons) Criminology & Law Subject to Validation from University of the West of England, Duration: 3 years
Media & Journalism • BA (Hons) in Journalism Awarding Body: HETAC, Internship placements available, Duration: 3 years • BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Media Awarding Body: University of the West of England, Duration: 3 years
Psychotherapy • H. Dip Psychotherapy Studies, Awarding Body: HETAC, Duration: 1 year
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Postgraduate Courses Independent College Dublin offers a choice of superior, internationally recognised postgraduate courses in: • Business • Marketing • Tourism • Law • Media & Journalism • Psychotherapy We are committed to academic excellence and our tuition is exemplary. Our faculty members are among the most widely respected academics in their fields and they are committed to maintaining academic excellence not just through great teaching but through personal, individual support. This has helped many of our students to achieve some of the best results in the country.
Postgraduate Programmes (Sept 2012) Business • MSc in Accounting with Finance Awarding Body: University of Chester Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time (Jan 2012) • MSc International Tourism Management Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • MSc in Marketing Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • MSc in Marketing Communications Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time
Law • MA Dispute Resolution Awarding Body: HETAC Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • LL.M Comparative Media Law Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • LL.M in Commercial Law Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • LL.M International Law Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time
Media & Journalism • MA/MSc in Creative Media Technologies Awarding Body: University of the West of England Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time • MA in Journalism Awarding Body: HETAC Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time. Internship placements available
Psychotherapy • MA Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Awarding Body: HETAC Duration: 2 years
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Scan the QR Code to view our video featuring some of our international students, listen to their experiences and see why they love studying here.
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Professional Accountancy - ACCA (Full-Time)
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Independent College Dublin runs full-time Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) courses that are specifically designed for students from non-accountancy related backgrounds. The School of Professional Accountancy at Independent College Dublin has been awarded the ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner status, which is the highest academic teaching status awarded by ACCA. The school has achieved over 60 placings in Ireland in the last 6 examination sittings, including two first in the world prize winners, and has received an overwhelming response from the ACCA student community. ACCA full-time classes have small student numbers and focus on interactive learning. They offer more contact hours with daytime lectures, revision courses and question-based assessments. Our international students are required by law to register for a full-time course and choose four subjects per year to obtain a study visa.
Journey to ACCA Qualification
Fundamentals Level (9 papers) Fundamentals Level (9 papers) Knowledge Module Knowledge Module 1 F1 Accountant in Business 1 F1 Accountant in Business 2 F2 Management Accounting 2 F2 Management Accounting 3 F3 Financial Accounting 3 F3 Financial Accounting Skills Module
“Independent Colleges has an excellent ACCA programme. The lecturers are very professional and competent. All the topics of the course are covered in an efficient manner. Moreover what I really like about the lectures, is they are exam-focused and give real life examples. I would like to thank my lecturers and overall I am very satisfied with Independent College Dublin.” Sobug Chowdhury- Student
Skills Module 4 F4 Corporate and Business Law 4 F4 Corporate and Business Law 5 F5 Performance Management 5 F5 Performance Management 6 F6 Taxation 6 F6 Taxation 7 F7 Financial Reporting 7 F7 Financial Reporting 8 F8 Audit and Assurance 8 F8 Audit and Assurance 9 F9 Financial Management 9 F9 Financial Management
Professional Level (5 papers) Professional Level (5 papers) Essential Module (All 3 papers) 10 Essential Module (All 3 papers) P1 Governance, Risk & Ethics 10 P1 Governance, Risk & Ethics 11 P2 Corporate Reporting 11 P2 Corporate Reporting 12 P3 Business Analysis 12 P3 Business Analysis Options Module (2 papers only)
“Having dealt with Independent College Dublin for the last two years, I am extremely pleased with the quality of the ACCA lecturers, and the value and service of the ACCA programme.” Mahbubur Raman- Student
Options Module (2 papers only) 13 P4 Advanced Financial management 13 P4 Advanced Financial management 14 P5 Advanced Performance Management 14 P5 Advanced Performance Management 15 P6 Advanced Taxation 15 P6 Advanced Taxation 16 P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance 16 P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
Email: acca@independentcolleges.ie Telephone: +353 1 635 5813 7
Living in Dublin Dublin is one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world. Alive with young people, culture, music, history, art, sport, business, innovation and academic excellence, it is an incredible place in which to study and live. There are more than 1 million people living in the city and they are all very proud of its heritage and rich cultural tradition. Cafes, bars and restaurants are full of conversation where music and fun spill onto the streets where artists display their creations. It all adds to this lively, bubbly, interesting city. Dublin has an incredible literary and academic history. Today it is a thriving, effervescent capital with a young, easy-going population and thousands of traditional and contemporary pubs, restaurants, clubs, museums, galleries, sports stadia, theatres, music venues and nightclubs.
Accommodation Before a student comes to study with us, we will help to organise their accommodation. This is a city famous for its hospitality. It’s also a university city and that brings a great many choices with our accommodation officer giving all the help a student needs.
Homestay Host family accommodation is available on a full-board basis and all of our host families are carefully vetted and selected. Generally, families live outside the city centre in houses with gardens in the suburbs of Dublin with travel times on public transport (bus, train or tram) of no more than 40-50 minutes.
Self-catering apartments The school offers selfcatering apartments all year-round in two fantastic locations in Dublin City in a shared apartment with a single en-suite room or in a single occupancy studio apartment or twin/ double apartment.
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What our Students Say about Independent College Dublin “Independent Colleges feels like a second home to me, and I would recommend the college to anyone, especially international students like me.” Pamela Akinjobi, Journalism Student
“The lecturers and staff at the college are extremely supportive. The knowledge and experience I have gained has been immeasurable.” Heather Hodman, MA Psychonalytic Psychotherapy Student
“A college that’s never boring with entertaining lecturers and easily accessible facilities to aid students in every possible way- a very positive learning environment.” - Tom Willow, ACCA Student
“ I would like to thank the staff of Independent College Dublin, who were very helpful, prompt, friendly and professional in supporting me in my studies.” Silvia Gabbert, BA (Hons) Business Student
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English Language Programmes Our language courses are provided by International House Dublin (IH Dublin), a member of the International House World Organisation, one of the largest language teaching and teacher training organisations in the world. Like all International House Schools, we provide the highest standards of quality and innovation in education and training. Courses are provided in general English, business English, exam preparation (specialising in IELTS and Cambridge preparation) and teacher training. They are designed to help our international students to improve their English to the point where they are capable and comfortable in starting a Foundation Year, A-Level course or degree programme.
High School Programmes For more than 20 years IH Dublin has placed international students in the best high schools and residential colleges all over Ireland. Our team of counsellors are qualified, experienced and dedicated to providing a comprehensive guardianship service. We work hard to place students in schools that suit their specific abilities and interests while accommodation is provided with a choice of carefully chosen host families or boarding schools with other students.
Junior and Young Adults Summer Programmes IH Dublin specialises in designing and managing summer programmes that are educational, relevant and fun and attracts international young learners (11-17 years old) from around the globe. The learning and social environment in our centres throughout Ireland are uniquely attractive and encouraging. Through a genuinely supportive and active teaching and social staff, we build on language ability and confidence. The care and attention we give provides a truly unique experience and creates lifelong memories.
Teacher Training Programmes Our dedicated teacher training department delivers University of Cambridge CELTA & DELTA courses - the most widely recognised and prestigious ELT qualifications in the world. Needs-based training courses are provided for teachers of English from abroad, including teachers’ refresher courses and preparation for the University of Cambridge TKT Examination.
www.ihdublin.com
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A-Level Courses The A-Level Programme at International House Dublin is designed to give a student more choices when it comes to entering university in Ireland, the UK, the US and many other countries. International House Dublin is Ireland’s specialised A-level college and the only one in Ireland accredited by Cambridge University. We offer Cambridge International AS and A Levels which are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university education. Cambridge International AS and A Levels are taken in over 125 countries and are widely recognised and valued by universities and employers alike. Every year, thousands of Cambridge International A-Level students gain places at universities worldwide - including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Our hallmarks are quality, excellence and innovation and these are delivered in small class sizes for individual attention. We prioritise self-motivation, involvement, personal study and research as we help our students to prepare for higher education. Our courses run over the traditional two-year period or as an intensive one-year course. We help many students to re-take subjects in which they require a higher grade, or re-take A-Levels in order to specialise in subject areas. We will provide all the help a student needs to get them to the course they want in the widest choice of universities possible.
Diploma in Business Studies with Intensive EFL Preparation (Pre University Foundation Programme) The ICM Diploma in Business Studies with Intensive EFL Preparation ensures international students can gain any additional English skills they need to enter onto an undergraduate degree programme. This 1 year course is designed to provide international students with the full range of academic knowledge and skills in specific modules, including international business communications, business management, marketing, accounting and economics. English Language (Part 1) The standard General English course covers all aspects of the English language. We encourage students to advance as much as possible in order to help them reach their objective. IELTS Exam Preparation (Part 2) The course consists of General English and specific IELTS exam preparation. The IELTS exam, devised by the British Council and University of Cambridge, is a key exam for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Ireland, the UK, Canada and the United States. Diploma in Business (Part 3) This diploma will serve as a Foundation for entry to a full undergraduate degree programme at Independent College Dublin. Students who excel at Diploma level may be granted exemptions in modules of our business degree courses.
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Contact Independent College Dublin
60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Ireland. Tel: +353 (0) 1 635 1184 Fax: + 353 (0) 1 635 1120 admissions@independentcolleges.ie www.independentcolleges.ie
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