Wildlife Biology is the study of the natural environment, the living things in it, and their interactions. This MTU programme, unique in Ireland, prepares you for a variety of roles (lab, field and desk-based) in research, biodiversity, conservation and land use management. Based in the stunning and wildlife rich county of Kerry, the course attracts students from across Ireland, Europe and beyond.

This course provides you with hairdressing skills, theory, and hands-on techniques. Expert-led, practical training and work placement to prepare you for employment.

On successful completion of this course students will achieve a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing, which is comparable to a Level 4 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

The Wood Craft and Design QQI Level 5 course will enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies in the domain of wood craft and design. Students will learn to work independently and under supervision in the wood craft and design field to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge skill and competence to work in an organization or specific vocational context, carrying out vocationally related tasks over a period of time, independently, while under general supervision.

The world of facilities and workplace management is changing rapidly – evolving far beyond buildings and operations into a strategic discipline driving sustainability, ESG, workplace experience, innovation, and smart technology. The BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management has been designed for professionals working in facilities management, workplace operations, or related support services who want to future-proof their careers with a recognised, industry-focused degree.

The BA World Languages is a four-year specialist language programme, including a year of study abroad and, in most of the languages offered, Computer-Assisted Language Learning to complement traditional teaching.

It aims to produce graduates with sought-after language skills, as well as an understanding of language as a system and of the cultures of the languages studied. 

This programme focuses on developing skills in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, cultural journalism and other forms. Coursework is anchored by a focus on the processes of creative and critical writing along with a detailed study of literature, drama and film. The programme is delivered through interactive workshops, seminars and field trips. Visiting lecturers include novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, podcasters, journalists, editors, agents and publishers.

This full-time undergraduate degree programme in Writing and Literature* is delivered fully online, facilitating wider access to this creative programme. All lectures will be delivered live online and students will be able to fully participate in group work and project work by means of innovative online supports. There is no requirement to attend campus.

This innovative new programme focuses on developing writing skills over the course of three years. The students embark upon a range of writing covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, flash fiction, cultural journalism and other forms of writing.

Develop your voice as an art or design writer and discover new opportunities to publish your ideas.

The course has been developed for artists, designers and other creatives who wish to communicate their practice and their ideas in a variety of contexts including academic publishing as well as new experimental formats.

Learn how to develop, write and pitch an industry standard TV drama treatment.

TV drama has changed radically since the arrival of streaming platforms. Audiences are hungry for drama in hybrid genres, where the quality and richness of the writing is key to the success of the series. Writers have become the creative drivers of productions – the showrunners – the creative leaders of productions where in film the director is often that person.

Production companies, broadcasters and streamers are always looking for the next new idea that will capture audience. This course explores current trends and how to ensure ideas, regardless of genre, standout as authentic.

This program integrates professional yoga teacher training with outdoor wellbeing facilitation, emphasizing a holistic approach to health. It prepares graduates to lead nature-based practices, combining traditional yoga instruction with specialized skills in environmental wellness to promote physical and mental harmony.

The Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Certification program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is a comprehensive, year-long journey designed for individuals seeking to transform their personal practice into a professional qualification. Grounded in a deeply supportive and nurturing community, this course stands out for its emphasis on continuous mentorship, guiding students step-by-step from foundational practitioners to confident, emerging instructors.

This is a part-time foundation course tailored for individuals aspiring to build a dual career as a certified yoga teacher and complementary therapist. Delivered under the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), this flexible schedule is specifically structured to allow learners to balance their professional qualifications with existing personal or work commitments.

The curriculum focuses on merging physical yoga practice with a broad suite of holistic and therapeutic modalities. Students dive deep into the technical execution of yoga postures while gaining a scientifically rigorous understanding of the human body through anatomy and physiology. By combining mindfulness, wellness principles, and complementary therapies, the course instills the practical skills and commercial confidence required to enter the rapidly growing health and wellbeing industry.

This programme has been designed to provide students with the essential practical and theoretical skills of youth work practice, the role of the youth worker and an insight into challenges facing our communities.

The aim of this programme is to prepare students to engage successfully in Youth Work and Community Development practice in an increasingly complex world. The programme will equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to assess and address a wide variety of challenges, using the best available evidence to guide practice and support communities meaningfully.