July Stimulus Higher Education Initiative
Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision 2020
Applications are now closed.
DBS is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding for a range of full-time and part-time postgraduate taught programmes under the Postgraduate Skills Provision measure which formed part of the Government’s July stimulus package.
The Postgraduate Skills Provision funded programmes have been selected to address specific economic and social needs arising from COVID19. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced over €30 million in free and subsidised higher education places under the Jobs Stimulus package to help get people back to work, upskill workers and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of COVID-19. The funding has been approved to support the provision of 11,597 places on short, modular courses together with an additional 2,555 postgraduate places.
Minister Harris said:
"The higher education sector has responded swiftly and effectively to the challenges that have arisen over recent months.The courses we are launching today will form a further response to the impacts of the global pandemic, providing upskilling and reskilling places for those who have been most affected and ensuring that they have the skills most needed by employers today. Many courses focus on future proofing the skills of those in employment, particularly in roles that may be impacted by digitalisation."
The programmes available at DBS through this initiative include the following full-time courses:
These programmes will run on a full-time basis during the day. It also includes two part time programmes:
These two programmes will run on a part-time basis over evenings and some weekends.
The Postgraduate Skills Provision funded programmes are due to commence in January 2021. Applications are currently being accepted. Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Our Postgraduate Skills Provision programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Level 8 and 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience.
The Funded Postgraduate Skills Provision programmes listed below are open to all applicants; Recent Graduates, Employed, Unemployed, Returners and those Signing for Contribution Credits subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on for the preferred course.
Eligibility ▼
People in the following categories are eligible to apply for courses on the Postgraduate Skills Provision 2020/2021 academic year (subject to the applicant meeting all residency and nationality/visa requirements and any academic requirements):
Recent Graduates
(Level 8 qualification holders 2020 Graduates) Please note that under the Postgraduate Skills Provision Initiative, 90% of the fees are funded by HEA and 10% of the fees are payable to the college for this category of applicants.
People in Employment / Previously Self-Employed
Please note that under the Postgraduate Skills Provision 2020/2021 Initiative, 90% of the fees are funded by HEA and 10% of the fees are payable to the college for this category of applicants. They may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.
Returners
Returners are those who are not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection but who have been out of the work environment due to childcare or other caring obligations. Courses are fully funded for these applicants. They may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.
PUP payment
People in receipt of PUP or a jobseekers payment can participate on approved July Stimulus part time postgraduate courses only. These will be 100% funded for these participants.
Further Information
Applications are currently being accepted. Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Please submit your application via the Apply button on the selected course page
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office directly on (01) 4177500 or by email to [email protected]
*Eligibility and entry requirements apply.
Type: Postgraduate Programmes, Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision
Mode: Part-Time
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Type: Postgraduate Programmes, Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision
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Type: Postgraduate Programmes, Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision
Mode: Full-Time
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Type: Postgraduate Programmes, Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision
Mode: Full-Time
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Type: Postgraduate Programmes, Funded* Postgraduate Skills Provision
Mode: Full-Time
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