Dublin Course Offerings
MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: None. Courses are taught in English.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. Must have completed at least 2 semesters at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-18 semester credits (24-35 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = approximately 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 modules (courses).
Final Transcript: Issued by Maynooth University.
TERMINOLOGY
At Maynooth University, classes or courses are called “modules.” An undergraduate degree program is called a “course.”
Most modules are worth 5 ECTS or approximately 3 semester credits. Students can enroll in anywhere between 24 and 35 ECTS per semester – or, between 12 and 18 U.S. semester credits.
All students MUST have a total of 8 modules approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in module availability. When you pre-register for modules (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible modules on your registration form, in order of preference. Maynooth University will not process your registration unless you list a total of 8 modules.
subject areas
Maynooth University has a wide range of module offerings. Modules are offered in the following SUBJECT AREAS:
BUSINESS
Accounting
Economics
Ethics
Finance
International Business
Human Resources
Management
Marketing
HUMANITIES
Ancient Classics
English
European Studies
Gender Studies
Geography
History
Irish Studies
Literature
Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies
Media Studies
Music
Philosophy
Theology
LANGUAGES
Catalan Language and Culture
Chinese Studies
French Language
German Language
Irish Language
Latin American Studies
Portuguese Language and Culture
Spanish Language
NATURAL SCIENCES
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Design Innovation
Electronic Engineering
Experimental Physics
Mathematics
Mathematical Physics
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Applied Social Studies
Education
International Relations
Law
Political Science
Psychology
Social Policy
Sociology
course offerings
Please follow these instructions to see specific Course Offerings by semester for the above-listed Subject Areas. Before searching for modules at the link below, please read the following information! It will help you greatly in understanding how many credits each module is worth and when each module is offered.
Click on the Subject Area you are interested in.
Click the “Link” for the module you are interested in.
The top of the module description will tell you: 1) when the course is offered, 2) how many credits it is worth, and 3) whether or not it is open to international students.
Please note! Semester 1 = Fall. Semester 2 = Spring. Classes marked “Semester 1 and 2” are year-long classes and may only be taken if you are studying at Maynooth for the full academic year.
Please note! The number of credits given does NOT designate U.S. credits. They are ECTS credits. To calculate the approximate number of U.S. semester credits, multiply the number of ECTS credits by 0.5 and round to the nearest whole number. Example: 5 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits.
If the module is open to international students, you will see a green check mark next to “International.”
Course codes beginning with 1, 2, or 3 (e.g. AN151, AN237, AN314) are generally open to undergraduate students. Course codes beginning with 6, 7, or 8 (e.g. AN652, AN862) are post-graduate modules and ARE NOT open to undergraduate students.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary prerequisites or co-requisites as shown in the module description. Please read module descriptions carefully. Maynooth University will not let you take a module if you do not have the necessary prerequisites/co-requisites. If you are unsure whether you have the necessary prerequisites/co-requisites, please contact ASA at 617-327-9388.
Timetables (class schedules) for each academic year are posted around the end of August or beginning of September (just before the beginning of the academic year).
Module offerings and timetables are subject to change.
Click here to search for modules – then SCROLL DOWN for module offerings
GRIFFITH COLLEGE DUBLIN
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: None. Courses are taught in English.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-16 semester credits (25-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = approximately 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 modules (courses).
Final Transcript: Issued by Griffith College Dublin.
TERMINOLOGY
At Griffith College Dublin, classes or courses are called “modules.” An undergraduate degree program is called a “course.” Courses (degrees) are divided into 3 or 4 Years, sometimes called Levels.
Year 1 modules = freshman year. Year 1 modules generally have no prerequisites. Roughly equivalent to 100-level.
Year 2 modules = sophomore year. May require prerequisites from Year 1. Roughly equivalent to 200-level.
Years 3/4 modules = junior/senior year. Students must have the necessary prerequisites for this level. Years 3/4 are roughly equivalent to 300 and 400-level.
FALL 2023 COURSE OFFERINGS
MODULE/COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All students MUST have a total of 8 modules approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in module availability. When you pre-register for modules (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible modules on your registration form, in order of preference. Griffith College will not process your registration unless you list a total of 8 modules.
Click Here for Fall 2023 course descriptions!
BUSINESS STUDIES
Year 1
Introduction to Management Accounting 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Principles of Microeconomics 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Business Management 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Technologies for Business 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Managing Organizational Behavior 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Open to students who have completed at least 1 management course)
Operations and Supply Chain Management 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Open to students who have completed at least 1 management course)
Business Law and Ethics 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Personal and Professional Development 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Open to students who have completed at least 1 management course)
Year 3
Financial Management 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 1 financial accounting course)
Strategic Management 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 2 organizational management / marketing strategy courses)
International Human Resource Management* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 1 human resource course)
Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 1 business management course)
Consumer Behavior in a Digital Era* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 1 marketing course)
Global Marketing* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits(Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least 1 marketing course)
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand. Griffith College will determine if this module will run after the students arrive in Dublin.
MARKETING
Year 3
Financial Management and Analysis 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least 1 accounting course)
Operations and Supply Chain Management 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least 1 management course)
JOURNALISM & MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
Year 1
Video Production 1 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Only 10 spaces available)
Thinking, Writing, and Presenting 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: This module uses advanced English grammar and dialect)
Digital Online and Social Media Production 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Understanding Society 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Photography 1 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Photography 2 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students are required to have previous photography experience)
Business of Media 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Contemporary Politics 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students should have completed first year politics / media studies / or sociology)
Radio Production 2 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students are required to have previous broadcast / journalism experience)
Visual Communication 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Media Reporting and Editing 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students should have some media writing experience)
Year 3
Contemporary Politics 2 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Available to students with a background in Media, Political Science, or Sociology)
Conflict Reporting* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Media Sociology 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Available to students with a background in Media, Political Science, or Sociology)
Film Studies* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Creative Writing 1* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Online Media Production* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand. Griffith College will determine if this module will run after the students arrive in Dublin.
COMMUNiCATIONS and Media Production
Year 1
Cultural Journalism 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
creative Arts and screen media
Year 1
Ways of Seeing 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Students must have interest in visual media and culture)
Year 2
Visual Methodologies 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Students must have interest in visual media and culture)
Year 3
Politics of the Image 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Students must have interest in visual media)
FILM, TV, & SCREEN MEDIA PRODUCTION
Year 1
Presentation and TV Studio Basics 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Limited spots available)
Law
Year 1
IT Skills 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Administrative Law* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Available to students with an academic background in Law and will only run in the evenings)
Year 3
Miscarriages of Justice 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (IMPORTANT: Available to students with an academic background in Law and will only run in the evenings)
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand. Griffith College will determine if this module will run after the students arrive in Dublin.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Year 1
Effective Learning and Development 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Systems Analysis and Design 5 ECTS / 3 U.S semester credits
Year 2
Object-Oriented Programming 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Probability and Statistics 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Relational Databases 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Year 3
HCI and GUI Programming 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Networks and Data Communications 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Year 4
Advanced Network Theory 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Distributed Systems 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Mobile Development 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Year 1
The Music Industry 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Sound Reinforcement 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 3
Professional Practice 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Studio Design and Installation 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
AUDIO AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Year 1
The Music Industry 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Sound Reinforcement 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 3
Professional Practice 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Studio Design and Installation 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL ART
Year 1
Introduction to Programming 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
2D Art, Design and Animation 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
3D Modeling for Games 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Game Theory 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Procedural Programming and Generation 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students are required to have completed at least 1 programming course)
UI Design and Implementation 5 ECTS/ 3 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students are required to have completed at least 1 programming course and a 3D art / animation course)
Shaders and Technical Art 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Prerequisite: Students are required to have completed at least 1 programming course and a 3D art / animation course)
Introduction to Audio 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Click Here for Fall 2023 course descriptions!
SPRING 2024 COURSE OFFERINGS
MODULE/COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All students MUST have a total of 8 modules approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in module availability. When you pre-register for modules (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible modules on your registration form, in order of preference. Griffith College will not process your registration unless you list a total of 8 modules.
BUSINESS AND MARKETING STUDIES
Year 1
Marketing Fundamentals 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Principles of Macroeconomics 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Financial Accounting 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Business Systems Analysis 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students should have some Information Technology background)
Digital Communications and Customer Engagement 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students should have completed Principles of Marketing or a similar course)
Human Resource Management 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students should have completed at least 1 human resources course)
Introduction to Entrepreneurship 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: This course is available to students showing an advanced level of business knowledge)
Year 3
Global Business Environment 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students who have completed at least 2 Organizational Management/Strategic Management Business Operations courses or similar)
Selling Negotiation and Sales Management* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students who have completed at least 2 Principles of Marketing/Marketing Strategy courses or similar)
Audit and Assurance* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students who have completed some accounting/finance courses or similar)
21st Century Branding and Marketing Communications* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students who have completed at least 2 Principles of Marketing/Marketing Strategy courses or similar)
Project Management* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students who have completed at least 2 Management courses or similar)
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
Communications, media Communications, journalism and media production
Year 1
Writing for Media 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Media Studies 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Media Law and Ethics 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Communications History 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Radio Production 1 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Mobile Media 5 ECTS/ 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Web Design 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students should have some previous design and photoshop experience)
History of Art and Photography 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Video Production 2 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must have introductory experience in video production) IMPORTANT: Limited spaces available
Investigative Journalism 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Research Methods 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Understanding Narrative 10 ECTS/5 U.S. semester credits
Media Production 10 ECTS/5 U.S. semester credits
Year 3
Investigative Journalism 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students should have significant previous news report writing and research skills experience)
Commercial Photography* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Writing for Games* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Video Production 3: TV Studio Principles* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students are required to have extensive film making and editing skills)
Public Relations* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Media Research & Cultural Studies 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Available to students with a background in media, political science, and/or sociology)
Creative Writing 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Media Exhibition* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students are required to have extensive previous film making or photography skills for this module.
Sports Journalism* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Irish History and Culture 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
TV & Radio Journalism
Year 1
Radio Documentary Research & Production 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students are required to have completed at least one radio production course)
Radio News and Current Affairs 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students are required to have completed at least one radio production course)
TV-Studio News and Current Affairs 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students are required to have completed at least one radio production course)
Virtual Studio Mastering & Delivery* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
Creative screen media
Download the Creative Screen Media course descriptions HERE
Year 1
History of Art and Photography 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Workflow and Post Production 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Year 1
Operating System Design 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Software Development 1 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Data Structures & Algorithms 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Linear Algebra 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Server Side Web Development 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 3
Web Technologies 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
Group Project 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (requires good programming skills and understanding of hardware)
INTERIOR DESIGN & Architecture
Year 1
3D Freehand Drawing* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must have 2D Freehand drawing experience)
Digital Design Tools 2* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must have Photoshop & Illustrator experience)
Creative Studio Projects 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must submit a portfolio or have completed CSP1 in semester 1)
Visual Culture & Theory 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Building Regulations* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must have Drafting skills and have completed some interior design courses)
Design Culture & Theory* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Advanced 2D CAD and Intro to 3D CAD* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must have Drafting skills, photoshop, and illustrator knowledge)
Interior Projects 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Students must submit a portfolio with residential & retail projects or have completed ISP1 in semester 1)
Lighting Design* 5 ECTS/3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
Building Construction* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Interior Projects 4* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
FASHION DESIGN
Year 1
Design Graphics 2* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Students should have prior photoshop & Illustrator experience)
Fashion Design 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Portfolio required)
Garment Construction 2* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Portfolio required)
Textile Theory & Application 5 ECTS/3 U.S. semester credits (limited places, must be fashion major)
Year 2
Digital Fashion Portfolio 1* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Portfolio required)
Fashion Design 4* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Portfolio required)
Garment. Construction 2* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Portfolio required)
Photography & Video* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Student must have photoshop)
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
graphic communication design
Year 1
Advertising & Editorial Photography* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Student must have photoshop)
Communication Design 2* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Communication Design 1)
Illustration 2* 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Illustration 1)
Year 2
Communication Design 4* 10 ECTS / 5 U.S. semester credits (Pre-requisite: Student must have completed at least 2 graphics design courses or similar)
* = This module only runs with sufficient student demand, to be determined after arrival.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Year 1
Critical Listening & Audio Analysis 5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits
Year 2
History of Music Production
*Please Note: The classes offered under the Music Production program will be running off campus at Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin 4. It will be the student’s responsibility to get to and from this location for class.
MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
Application Deadlines: See this page
Language Requirement: None. Courses are taught in English.
Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must have completed at least 2 semesters at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.
Possible U.S. Credits: Approximately 6-8 U.S. semester credits (10-15 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = approximately 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 2 modules (courses).
Final Transcript: Issued by Maynooth University.
terminology
At Maynooth University, classes or courses are called “modules.” An undergraduate degree program is called a “course.”
Students must take 2 modules per summer session - one from Stream A and one from Stream B. Students may not enroll in two modules within the same stream.
Classes are held for 4 hours a day, Monday through Thursday.
The number of credits each module is worth is listed below, next to the module title.
course offerings
MODULE/COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
All students must have A TOTAL OF 4 MODULES approved by their home institution - 2 from Stream A and 2 from Stream B. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in module availability. When you pre-register for modules (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list 2 modules from Stream A and 2 modules from Stream B on your registration form, in order of preference. Maynooth University will not process your registration unless you list the required number of modules.
STREAM A
Introduction to the Anthropology of Ireland (AN 303) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
International Marketing (MN 313) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Public Speaking and Communication (EN 010) (7.5 ECTS / 4 U.S. semester credits)
Creative Writing (EN 272) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Ireland and the Great Famine (HY 273) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
The Cultural Heritage of Medieval Society (ID 202) (7.5 ECTS / 4 U.S. semester credits)
Cannot be combined with ID 201
STREAM B
Social Media (MN 329) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
International Business (MN 215) – (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Global Development Issues & Responses (KD 310) - (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Modern Irish Literature (EN 254) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Early Medieval Ireland - Society & Politics (HY) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Art and Architecture in Ireland 1600-1900 (LS 20) (5 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits)
Introducing the Cultural Heritage of Early Ireland (ID 201) (7.5 ECTS / 4 U.S. semester credits)
Cannot be combined with ID 202