Part-time Courses

Part-time study gives you greater control over your learning journey. You can balance work with other commitments and study at a pace that suits you.

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DkIT currently offers more than 60 part-time courses across a broad range of subject areas. Whether you want to advance your career, learn a new skill or simply have fun and meet new people while doing so, we have a course for you.

Spring 2020 Quick Guide

Are you looking to study a new topic or course area, update your professional skills or add to your qualifications? Choose from over 60 part-time accredited flexible part-time professional development and lifelong learning programmes to study from Autumn 2019.

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Student Stories

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“I would advise others to take the leap of faith. You’re never too old. The support you receive from the lecturers here is second to none."

Monica Conroy | Certificate in Contemporary Palliative Care Practice

“I feel that I got everything out of the Certificate in Higher and Professional Learning. It really gave me the confidence to go on."

Regina Moley | Certificate in Higher and Professional Learning

“All of the lecturers on the course were excellent and very knowledgeable. While I came into the college for most classes, I had the flexibility of attending the online classes also, which made it very accessible.”

Raymond Manley | Certificate in Renewable Energy

“DkIT’s reputation and location made it an easy choice for me when it came to choosing the best course. And the timing was perfect"

Ciara Clarke | Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

"The Certificate in Programming at DkIT is the perfect stepping stone if you want to get into the world of programming.”

Brian McKenna | Certificate in Programming

“The flexibility of the part-time course at DkIT meant that I could work during the day and log onto the online classes in the evening. I only needed to come to the campus in Dundalk 3-4 times each semester, which was a massive bonus.”

Christopher Boyle | Higher Diploma in 3D Computer Animation

Meet The Team

Part-time courses at DkIT are coordinated via the Lifelong Learning Centre which is located close to the main reception on campus. Meet our Lifelong Learning team and discover the services offered.

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Choosing The Right Course

With more than 60 part-time courses on offer it can be difficult to select the right one to meet your needs. Here are some top tips to consider when choosing your course options.

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Have A Question?

Check out our frequently asked questions and if you cannot find the answer you are looking for you can contact us and we'll try our best to help.

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2019-20 Part-time Prospectus

DkIT offers part-time courses from QQI Level 6 to Level 9 in Business, Humanities, Engineering, Computing, Creative Arts, Health and Science– plus a range of short uncertified courses.

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Springboard+ Courses

Springboard+ offers opportunities for FREE one-year and two-year higher education courses. Springboard courses are open to jobseekers, returners to the workforce and people in employment who wish to upskill.

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