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Overview 2020
 National College of Ireland
Government Funded, Not for Profit Institution

School of Business and School of Computing

Undergraduate and Masters programmes

Internationally recognised (QQI)

5,800 students (1,200 international – 80+ nationalities)

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 QS Stars Ratings 2019
QS Stars Ratings of global universities

4 stars overall
5 stars in Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness
4 stars in Internationalisation

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Our Programmes
Undergraduate
School of Business

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Business
BA (Hons) Marketing Practice
BA (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Human Resource
Management

Duration - 3 Years

(Option to take extra internship

year)

€10,000 per year

Bursary available:
€2,000 per year
Undergraduate
School of Computing

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Data Science

Duration - 4 Years

€10,000 per year

Bursary available:
€2,000 per year
Masters Programmes

School of Business

MSc Finance
MSc Marketing
MSc Entrepreneurship
MSc Management
MSc International Business
MA Human Resource Management
Masters Programmes

School of Business
September intake
12 months duration

€15,000

Scholarships Available:
€4,000 or €2,000 (depending on
Bachelor degree result)

50% Entrepreneurship Scholarship

50% Future Leaders Scholarship

Masters Programmes

School of Computing

MSc Cyber Security

MSc Data Analytics
MSc Cloud Computing
MSc Fintech
Masters courses

School of Computing
September intake
12 months duration

€15,000

Scholarships Available:
€4,000 or €2,000 (depending on
Bachelor degree result)

50% Future Leaders Scholarship

School of Computing
Higher Diploma
in Science in Computing

A conversion programme for student’s

from Non-IT major backgrounds)

September intake
12 months duration

€12,000

Scholarships Available:
€4,000
January Intake
MSc in Data Analytics
MSc in Cloud Computing
MSc in Cyber Security

12 months duration
€15,000

MSc in Management
MSc in International Business
MA in Human Resource
Management

20 months duration
€15,000

Scholarships Available:
€4,000 or €2,000 (depending on
Bachelor degree result)
 Entry Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for their chosen
programme:

- Country Specific entry requirement (details can be found on

www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Your-Country )
- Programme entry requirement (see next slides)
- English language entry requirement (see next slides)

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 Programme Entry Requirements
Programme
All Undergraduate
MSc in Management
MSc in International Business
MA in Human Resource Management
MSc in Entrepreneurship
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing
MSc in Data Analytics
MSc in Cloud Computing
MSc in Cyber Security
MSc in Fintech
MSc in Marketing
MSc in Finance
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Requirements
Approved high school diploma will be considered. Maths and English must be
studied. Some students will require a further Foundation/Pathway Programme.
4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in any major will be
considered.
4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in an IT/Computer Science
major will be considered. Other STEM majors may be considered if they contain
extensive IT/Computer Science modules.
Must have an IT/Computer Science OR a Finance major
4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in a Marketing major will be
considered. Business majors with extensive marketing modules may be
considered.
4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in a Finance/Accounting
major will be considered.
 IELTS Requirements
(TOEFL, PTE, TOIEC, Cambridge Exams also accepted)

Programmes IELTS Level

All Undergraduate Programmes 6.0

Higher Diploma

MSc in Data Analytics

MSc in Cloud Computing
MSc in Cyber Security

MSc in Fintech 6.5

All School of Business Masters Programmes

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Pathway Programmes

We can consider any internationally recognised foundation or pre

masters programme

Alternatively, students can enrol in a pathway programme at our

partner Dorset College in Dublin and when completed can transfer to
NCI

Pre Sessional English is available at NCI

6 weeks for 0.5 IELTS - €1,000

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Why NCI?
 Location

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 Ireland
Ireland is consistently ranked one of the safest countries
in the world in the Global Peace Index

Ireland has been voted one of the top 20 countries in the

world to visit in 2020 (Condé Nast Traveler)

The Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2019 ranks Dublin

as significantly cheaper to live in than London and many
other major world cities

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 Ireland
 Europe’s youngest population
 Booming Economy – almost full employment
 English speaking
 Education system ranked top 10 globally
 Committed to Europe
 Graduate working visa and part time working
opportunities
 A beautiful, fun, friendly place to study!

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Dublin –
Ireland’s
capital city
IFSC Silicon Docks
 Careers

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 NCI was awarded 5 stars for Employability in the 2019
QS Stars Ratings
 NCI programmes designed by industry for industry
 Award winning careers team - 5 national awards in the
past 6 years
 100+ careers events on campus each year

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Work 20 Hours / 40 Hours
 Bachelor degree graduates

Employed 86.3%
Further Study 10.3%

Masters graduates

Employed 97.8%

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 Average Graduate Salaries

IT Graduates - €35,000 - €55,000

Business Graduates - €25,000 - €45,000

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 Recent NCI
graduates
located in…

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IFSC Silicon Docks
 9/10
Global ICT
Companies

20/25
top financial
services
companies

8/10
top gaming
companies

10/10
top internet
companies

8/10
top global medical
tech companies
 Student
Experience
and
Support

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On Campus Accommodation
On Campus Accommodation
On Campus Accommodation
 Small class sizes
 Excellent academic support
 Learning Support Service – assistance with academic writing, reading,
researching, studying, note-taking, exam revision and much more​
 Maths Support - helps students to improve their knowledge and confidence in
Mathematics​
 The Library Help Centre – supports students with your assignments and
research
 Medical centre and counselling service
 Free gym members

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International Support Team
International Support Team prepare students before and
during their time at NCI

 12 week preparation programme

 Free airport collection
 Welcome meeting
 Orientation and induction
 Administration support and advice
 Weekly social events and activities

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Freshers Night
Culture Week
Visit to Cliffs of Moher
Coffee and Chat
Join us at NCI, Dublin!