Shows
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesBAJH Law and FrenchOn TeamDCU Podcast Ep 22, we're talking to Alice Jack. Alice Jacks chats about pursing both her interests in Law and French through the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours in DCU.
She tells us about her exciting journey in DCU, her involvement and dedication to the many Clubs and Socs and her final year plans of doing an INTRA.
You can watch the fully subtitled video podcast HERE
Learn more about the BAJH Law and French course HERE
2022-04-1119 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesMarketing, Innovation and TechnologyOn this episode of TeamDCU Podcast, Sinead McCrohan chats to Thomas Bird, a final year MiNT student about the subjects he has studied over the past four years in DCU and his fantastic experience with INTRA working in the Marketing Department at Volkswagen DCU has helped shape his career in many ways.
You can also watch the full subtitled video HERE
Learn about the MiNT course HERE
2022-04-1116 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesSocial Sciences and Cultural InnovationEve McSweeney chats with our host, Sinead McCrohan about her course Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation and the broad range of modules she's studying. Eve tells us about her dissertation, her involvement with the DCU Drama Society as a director and her career plans after graduating this year.
You can watch the full subtitled video podcast HERE
Learn more about the course HERE
2022-04-0812 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesSport Science and Health with Enda OwensOn this episode of the TeamDCU podcast, our host, Sinead McCrohan, chats with Enda Owens who is a third year, Sport Science and Health student at DCU.
Enda talks about the reason why he chose to pursue Sport Science and Health and the crucial role of INTRA in this career field.
"Make an informed choice in your CAO. Do the research. Talk to a student and talk to a lecturer. Find and email the people you need to talk to. And the last big thing would be, before any course you do, consider yourself wrong. Be o...
2022-02-1819 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesBCL (Law and Society) with Harrison MoloneyHost Sinead McCrohan chats to Harrison Moloney from BCL (Law and Society) in DCU. Harrison explains the modules he's studying in his courses as well as the opportunities and facilities available to a student studying BCL. He also talks about his passion and his involvement in FLAC and OUTLaw Network.
You can watch the subtitled video podcast here: https://youtu.be/m6bGRUNklHA
To visit the BCL (Law and Society) course page, see: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-law-and-government/bcl-law-and-society
2022-01-3114 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Multimedia with Laura IleogbenTeamDCU podcast host Sinead McCrohan chats to Laura Ileogben from Multimedia in DCU.
Laura tells Sinead about all the skills she's been learning in class, what she wishes to achieve in her career and all the fun experiences she has had with DCU Clubs and Socs.
'I'd like to produce and direct creative projects that would impact other people. I want to be the best and make the best of what I have and what I have learned at DCU.'
You can watch the video of our chat with Laura here
2022-01-1411 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Applied Language and Translation StudiesHost Sinead McCrohan talks to John Kirwan, a third year student in Applied Language and Translation Studies.
'I chose this course specifically because I really wanted to just give all of my attention to language studies in their essence, and not do something like business with the language, or maybe journalism with the language. 'They're great options as well. But I knew this was the one for me in that sense.
'The processes of translating and even interpreting and learning about those things really interested me as well,' he said.
John is also very involved in...
2021-11-1115 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: JournalismHost Sinead McCrohan speaks to Emma Kilcawley Hemani, who is studying for a BA in Journalism. Emma tells Sinead how she was interested in journalism from an early age, and made up her mind when she attended an Open Day at DCU.
'The lecturers are all so nice and encouraging. You can go to them with any questions, they don't have to be about your course,' says Emma
You can watch subtitled video of this podcast here
2021-11-0412 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Business StudiesDublin City University Business Studies student Sinead McCrohan chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about what new students can expect in first year, her paid work experience, exams and continuous assessments and career opportunities. Plus she talks about her involvement with DCU's Dance and Drama societies!
Intro: 0 - 23 seconds
Why did you choose Dublin City University
1:24 - Why did you choose Business Studies?
2:38 - Course Requirements
Leaving Certificate entry requirements
3:15 - What to expect
First Year modules
DCU Maths Learning Centre
Tutorial Classes
Second Year
5:40 - INTRA Programme
11 - 13 months of paid work experience
Sinead’s...
2020-04-1013 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: PE & Maths with students Gary Quinn and Gavin DoyleMature student Gary is a second year PE & Maths student in Dublin City University, while Gavin Doyle is in his final year. They discuss their course and what new students can expect with broadcaster Leanne Hanafin
0.35: Why Gary and Gavin chose DCU
3.19: Did Gary and Gavin have much of a ‘sports and maths background’ before doing the course, and the Maths Support Centres available in DCU
5.00: The Maths and Science Requirements for the course – as well as how experience counts
6.12: What do you do when you begin first year in the course and wh...
2020-04-1014 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: PsychologySarah Moorehead, a mature third year student studying pscyhology in Dublin City University, talks to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about the course which is now run by the recently established DCU School of Psychology.
This course aims to show students how to apply science to the study of the human mind and behaviour: how we think, act, react and interact
Intro - 0 - 24 seconds
Why did you choose Dublin City University
2:00 - Being a mature student
Mature student Open night
Application process - CAO, Interview
3:40 - Why did you choose Psychology?
6:30 - First and Second...
2020-04-1013 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU: Communications StudiesDublin City University student Dylan Mangan joins broadcaster Leanne Hanafin to discuss Communication Studies. Dylan talks about what students can expect in their first year, course requirements, course modules, production, the Uaneen Module and his involvement in in the University's Media Production Society (DCU FM)
Intro: 0 - 24 seconds
Why did you choose Dublin City University?
1:10 - Why did you choose Communication Studies?
3:09 - What the course involves:
Core modules
Production modules
Theory modules
Course hours
6:30 - Involvement in Clubs and Societies
DCU Media Production Society (DCU FM)
8:30 - Career Opportunities
9:30 - Course Requirements
Le...
2020-04-1011 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Science EducationMary Walsh, a third year Science Education student in Dublin City University, joins broadcaster Leanne Hanafin to discuss how she ended up choosing Science Education, what to expect and and options are available to graduates
Intro
0- 2.00-What to expect in First Year Science Education at DCU
-The difference between the BSc Science Education and Common Entry Science.
3.00 - Love maths, but you find the subject challenging?
Learn about the supports at DCU
4.00:- What to expect during year 1 & 2 on the BSc Science Education
5.50-What is it like in 3rd year
6.50-The STEM Teacher Internship prog...
2020-04-1013 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Aviation ManagementKate Goodman, a third year Aviation Management student in Dublin City University, chats with broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about why she chose the course. The first three years of the course provide students with a general introduction to business analysis, the aviation sector, technical aspects of piloting and industry relevant work experience.
In final year, one can opt to enter flight training to qualify as a commercial pilot or choose to follow more specialist studies in aviation management
Intro
00.20 -Why Kate chose the BSc Aviation Management at DCU.
01.30 -Think the BSc Aviation Management could be for you?
-Th...
2020-04-1015 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Enterprise ComputingTara Dromgoole, a third year student studying Enterprise Computing in Dublin City University, chats with broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about what life is like studying both the business and computing world
Intro
00.50secs - What the course is about- a mix of both the business and computing.
2.00 -The choice of industries that Enterprise Computing crosses into.
2.50 -The core modules of the course
3.40 -What to expect in second year.
4.00 -Moving into third year
-Combining lectures placement
6.20 -The Intra option and what this entails
-the work placement module that is available in third year
-how you go...
2020-04-1011 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: International RelationsDublin City University student Thomas Ward talks to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about studying International Relations at DCU.
The International Relations degree provides an insight into the major world issues that challenge and fascinate us today.
Students will examine the forces that shape contemporary societies, such as globalisation, international law, third-world debt and American foreign policy, as well as examining key institutions like the European Union and the United Nations.
Thomas talks about the course and gives his top tips and recommendations
Intro
00.50 -Introduction to International Relations
1.50 -What are the requirements for International Relations
2020-04-1010 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Global Business GermanyDublin City University student Jeanne Englert chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about Global Business in DCU Business School
This degree is unique in that students have the chance to gain proficiency in a second language, participate in two work placements, and earn two business degrees in two countries.
Students spend their first two years in DCU (including a work placement in Ireland), and then the final two years in the European School of Business (Reutlingen), DCU’s partner in Germany, where students study in the local language and university system.
Intro
00.30- Jan, who co...
2020-04-1011 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Analytical ScienceThe BSc in Analytical Science in Dublin City University employs an interdisciplinary approach, educating students in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical, biochemical and microbiological analysis.
Third year student Jenny O’Connell chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about what attracted her to the course and gives advice to those students who want to pursue the BSc in Analytical Science.
Intro
00-1.00 -Choosing the BSc in Analytical Science
-What is involved in it
-Combining lectures and labs
1.50 -The science bit
-what subjects will I study
-to what levels?
2.45 -What is involved in year one
3.00 -Moving int...
2020-04-1013 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: International Business with SpanishDublin City University student Laura Foody chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about her course, International Business with Spanish
The BA Business Studies International degree is designed to create dynamic and resourceful business people in answer to the local and international skills gaps.
Students study a range of business, language and cultural topics, and develop essential business skills in communication, information technology, teamwork and problem solving.
Students also acquire proficiency in a foreign language of their choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese).
Intro
00-02-What to expect when you study for a BA International Business with Sp...
2020-04-1015 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Early Childhood EducationDublin City University student Seana McGrade McKeever chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about her experience on DCU's Early Childhood Education course
This course prepares students on how best to support the wellbeing and learning of children, in partnership with their families, during the crucial early years
Intro
00-01-Pathway to starting the course
1.45 -What to expect in first year
3.10 -The placement modules as part of the Early Childhood Education degree
4.40 -How placement works and where you can go
5.20 -What to expect in your second year
6.20 -What is the focus on in...
2020-04-1013 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Economics, Politics & LawAisha Siwar, a second year studying Economics, Politics & Law in Dublin City University, joins broadcaster Leanne Hanafin to discuss the course which looks at the political, legal and economic institutions that shape the current global environment
Intro: 0 - 26 seconds
Why did you choose Dublin City University?
Open Day
0:52 - Why did you choose Economics, Politics and Law?
2:30 - First and Second Year
Modules
Contact hours
Academic Competitions
Exams and Continuous Assessment
6:32 - Third Year
Integrated Work Placement
Erasmus (year abroad)
8:50 - Final Year
Core modules
Optional dissertation
Uaneen module (recognises extra-curricular activity)
10:40 - C...
2020-04-1014 min
TeamDCU Podcast SeriesTeamDCU Podcast: Accounting & FinanceRory Keenan - a second year Accounting & Finance student in Dublin City University - chats to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about the course, modules, opportunities for summer internships and DCU Business School
0.30: Why did you choose DCU?
1.20: What does a First Year Accounting student experience when coming to DCU? What do you study in First Year?
2.20: Requirements for course – and the Maths Learning Centre in DCU and how it helps you make that ‘step up’ from Leaving Cert Maths
3.50: What is your week like?
4.10: The modules that students study
4.40: The la...
2020-04-0811 min