This foundation course is aimed primarily at school leavers who are interested in preparing themselves for three-year actor training at conservatoire level, either at The Lir or a similar academy. With an additional focus on broadening students’ reading and understanding of plays and theatre history, it also prepares students for broader drama degrees and related areas of study and work.

THIS IS NOT A CAO ENTRY COURSE - FEES Apply

As this is only a one year course, it does not attract government funding. All students offered places on the foundation course are required to fund both the annual fee and all living costs privately.

This course offers a practical exploration of acting for theatre, film, and television, covering core techniques like Stanislavski, Meisner, and Hagen. Students develop essential skills in physical movement, voice, improvisation, and devising, while gaining on-camera experience through local film projects. The program provides a strong foundation for professional auditions and progression into prestigious drama schools like The Lir and RADA.

Studying UCD Actuarial & Financial Studies (BAFS) degree requires a multidisciplinary education in fields such as mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, risk management and professionalism. It takes a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge and understanding of human behaviour to design and manage programmes that control risk and guarantee sufficient funds for the insurance and pension sectors. Actuaries have traditionally worked mostly in the insurance and pensions industries but are increasingly moving into wider fields, where they can employ their range of skills. The course also opens up options to work in finance, investment and trading.

Actuarial Mathematics could be the perfect course for you. It’s accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK, meaning you may be exempt from some of the exams needed to qualify as an actuary in Ireland and the UK.

Before you embark on learning essential actuarial knowledge and theories, you’ll be given solid mathematical training. In your first two years, you’ll study the fundamental mathematical principles that underpin the actuarial and financial models covered in later years. You’ll also study computer programming, economics and accounting.

The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry.

In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial technical professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via our accreditation agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

The program provides an exploration of addiction, focusing on alcohol, drugs, gambling, and gaming. It covers:

• Trends in Drug Use in Ireland and Local Communities: Learn about current patterns and how they are changing.
• Key Agencies and Responses: Discover national and local organisations that help with addiction, their strategies, and support for individuals and families.
• The Brain and Addiction: Understand how addiction impacts the brain and psychological factors that contribute to it.
• This program is a great resource for those looking to understand addiction and its effects on people and communities.

This one-year full time course has been developed to equip the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector and or to progress to higher education or training.

The course in Administration and IT for Business is designed for those who wish to gain advanced skills in office administration, IT skills, payroll and book-keeping techniques. A wide range of computer packages are taught in line with the requirements of the modern office.

This course provide learners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology and practical IT skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative and organisational tasks. This course suits learners who want to acquire computer skills for the first time and learners who may have been in the work force before, but who now need to update and develop new skills. The course will build confidence and those who complete it will have gained improved communications and interpersonal skills. Participants will develop excellent keyboard, IT and accountancy skills and learn the basics of good business administration.

The MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement is an integrated undergraduate programme that combines undergraduate and Masters-level study in one four-year course.

The MAcc programme prepares students for a career in the accountancy profession. It contains lots of practical content, engagement with local employers and a work-based placement.

This course will enable students to work with world-renowned professional skincare and body products, such as Yonka, to develop practical expertise in a range of treatments. Students will complete case studies on guest clients for each module, performing treatments such as body massage and figure analysis, microdermabrasion, IPL, radiofrequency, microneedling and learning correct use of body electrical machines. 

As part of this Beauty Aesthetics and Body Treatments course, students actively design, set up and participate in the Institute’s commercial salon, which runs on a weekly basis. This experience empowers the students, building their confidence to make the transition to professional beauty therapist. 

The Advanced Beauty Therapies program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is an elite, multi-accredited course designed for qualified therapists who want to reach the pinnacle of the industry. This program elevates your existing skills to the highest international standards through prestigious CIDESCO and ITEC certifications. As a Dermalogica College of Excellence, the college provides students with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art technology and premium brands like Image and Matis. From advanced clinical aesthetics to luxury spa treatments, this course transforms practitioners into high-level experts capable of working in the world's most exclusive wellness environments.

This course is suitable for those who wish to use advanced business and IT skills to maximise their employability in a twenty-first century work environment or who wish to progress to higher level studies.

Emphasising hands-on learning, the programme provides real-world scenarios for students to apply their knowledge. This practical approach ensures that graduates are not only knowledgeable but also skilled in applying their expertise. The course seamlessly integrates IT skills into broader business strategies.