This programme is for students who have already qualified for entry to their programme of study but don’t meet the English language requirement for Bachelor, or Master study.

This is a one-semester intensive English language improvement programme which also builds skills needed for studing in an English-speaking college.

Duration: 1 semester

Start Dates: Mid-January* or Late May each year.

Qualification Received: NFQ Level 6 Certificate (30 ECTS)

English Entry Requirement:

IELTS 5.0 for progression onto a Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree
IELTS 5.5 for progression onto a Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
IELTS 6.0 for progression onto a Level 9 Masters programme

Tuition Fees: €2,000 (scholarships available)

Progression Pathway: completion of this programme will enable students to progress to an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at DkIT, unless already pre-qualified for Bachelor degree.

Programme Outline:

Information Technology Skills (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Research & Study Skills (5 ECTS)
English Foundation – Higher Level 2 (5 ECTS)
Exploring Western Culture (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Business (5 ECTS)
Orientation (5 ECTS)

Download Our International Mini Guide:

For more information please download the International Foundation Programme Booklet or the International Students Mini Guide.

* Depending on number of registrations, students who commence the programme in January may join Semester 2 of the Certificate in Foundation Studies in Intensive English.