Griffith College

PROFILE GRIFFITH COLLEGE

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Established in 1974

Year of Establishment

Griffith College is a private higher education institution in Ireland that offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in areas such as business, law, computing, design, media, music, psychology, pharmaceutical sciences, and humanities for international students. It provides industry aligned curricula validated mainly by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, strong links to professional bodies, and campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. International students benefit from relatively small class sizes, extensive academic support including free in sessional English classes, and good graduate outcomes in Irish and international job markets.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Griffith College has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest independent third level institutions, enrolling more than 7,000 learners across three cities and offering programmes from foundation to master level that are primarily QQI validated and professionally accredited in areas such as business, law, accountancy, computing, media, design, and pharmaceutical business.

  1. One of Ireland’s largest independent third level colleges with more than 7,000 students and multiple campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
  2. Wide portfolio of professionally oriented programmes including law degrees recognised for entry to further professional training and business and accountancy programmes aligned with professional body exemptions.
  3. Strong postgraduate offering in areas such as international business, computing, pharmaceutical business and technology, journalism and digital communications, and public relations, supporting career progression in global industries.

FACILITIES

Griffith College provides a range of academic, creative, and social facilities including modern classrooms, libraries, computer suites, specialist studios and laboratories, and student social spaces. The main Dublin campus is on a seven acre site that combines historic protected buildings with contemporary teaching blocks, while Cork and Limerick campuses offer modern facilities tailored to their programme mix. International students also have access to student support services, free in sessional English language classes, and on campus student accommodation in Dublin.

  1. Facilities (points, without description):
  2. Library and learning resource centres, Dublin Main Campus
  3. Computer labs, Dublin Main Campus
  4. Design, art, and interior architecture studios, Dublin Main Campus
  5. Film, television, and screen media studios, Dublin Main Campus
  6. Photography studios and darkrooms, Dublin Main Campus
  7. Music and audio production studios, Dublin Main Campus
  8. Moot courtrooms and law practice rooms, Dublin Main Campus
  9. Student restaurant and cafés, Dublin Main Campus
  10. Conference and event spaces, Dublin Main Campus
  11. On campus student residence (Griffith Halls of Residence), Dublin Main Campus
  12. Teaching rooms and learning labs, Cork Campus
  13. Teaching rooms and learning labs, Limerick Campus

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes

  1. Certificate in International Foundation Studies (CIFS) in Business, Law, Arts, and Humanities related pathways
  2. CIFS in Computing and IT related pathways
  3. CIFS in Science, Engineering, and Health related pathways

List of all main undergraduate programmes

  1. BA (Hons) in Business; BA (Hons) in Business (Marketing); BA (Hons) in Business (HRM)
  2. BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance; BA (Hons) in Accounting; Higher Certificate and ordinary degree options in Business and Computing Science
  3. BSc and BSc (Hons) in Computing Science, offered in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick
  4. LL.B (Hons) in Law, LL.B (Hons) in Commercial Law, LL.B (Hons) in Criminal Justice, LL.B (Hons) blended options
  5. BA in Communications and BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production
  6. BA in Animation; BA in Film, TV and Screen Media Production; BA in Photographic Media
  7. BA (Hons) in Fashion Design; BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture; BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design; other design and creative technologies degrees
  8. BA (Hons) in Music Production; BA (Hons) in Music Production with Composition
  9. BA (Hons) in Psychology
  10. BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (ICHAS at Griffith)

List of main postgraduate programmes

  1. MBA in International Business
  2. MSc in International Business Management; MSc in International Business and Law
  3. MSc in Accounting and Finance Management
  4. MSc in Computing; MSc in Interactive Digital Media; MSc in Network and Information Security; MSc in Cybersecurity
  5. MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics; MSc in Digital Transformation (Life Science)
  6. MSc in Pharmaceutical Business and Technology; MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation and Technology; MSc in Pharmaceutical Business ManagementMSc in Medical Device Technology and Business; MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; MSc in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management; MSc in Sustainable Engineering Management
  7. MA in Journalism and Digital Communications; MA in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video; MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications; MA in Journalism and Public Relations
  8. LL.M in International Commercial Law, LL.M in International Criminal Justice, LL.M in International Human Rights Law, LL.M in International Law, MA in International Law
  9. MA in Education, Learning and Development; MA and other masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and Work Related Psychology and Behaviour (various pathways with ICHAS)
  10. MA in Scoring for Film, TV and Interactive Media; other creative arts and screen media masters

List of all other programmes

  1. English Language courses and English for Academic Purposes at the Griffith Institute of Language on Dublin, Cork, and Limerick campuses
  2. Professional and short courses in business, management, credit management, customer relationship management, and customised corporate training
  3. Professional and short courses in computing and IT such as CompTIA A plus, Network plus, web development and programming tasters
  4. Professional and short courses in law such as taster courses in company law, constitutional law, criminal law, family law, and other specialisms
  5. Professional and short courses and microcredentials in design, photography, digital cinematography, green management, conservation, and lighting design
  6. Microcredentials and postgraduate certificates in organisational behaviour, leadership, mentoring and coaching, work related behaviour, and sustainable reporting and transformation
  7. Study abroad or semester abroad options drawing on modules from a wide range of undergraduate programmes

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

UR 45 to EUR 250 per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

EUR 12,000 per year

EUR 12,000 to EUR 13,500 per year

EUR 14,000 to EUR 16,000 per year

Living Cost

about EUR 1,300 to EUR 2,000 per month including accommodation, food, utilities, transport, and other

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Griffith Halls of Residence

Griffith Halls of Residence is the main on campus student residence located beside the Dublin Main Campus on South Circular Road, providing purpose built student accommodation for domestic and international students. It typically offers shared and single apartments with private bedrooms and shared living and kitchen facilities, easy access to teaching buildings, and a residential community environment.

  1. Benefit: Walking distance to classrooms and campus facilities, with on site security and dedicated student support.
  2. Room: Mixture of single and twin en suite rooms in shared apartments.
  3. Facilities: Shared kitchens and living rooms, Wi Fi, laundry facilities, study areas, and social spaces.
  4. Price range: Prices vary by room type and contract length, but are typically in the mid to upper range of Dublin student housing market for purpose built student accommodation.
off-campus
Private Student Residences and Shared Apartments near Griffith College

Many international students at Griffith College choose off campus options such as private purpose built student residences in Dublin or shared apartments and houses rented on the open market, as well as similar arrangements in Cork and Limerick. These options can provide flexibility in price and lifestyle, although availability in Dublin is competitive and early booking is recommended.

  1. Benefit: Wider choice of neighbourhoods and price points, potential to share with friends or other students from different institutions.
  2. Room: Usually single rooms in shared apartments or houses, or studios in private student residences, with private or shared bathrooms.
  3. Facilities: Vary by provider, but often include furnished rooms, shared kitchens, internet access, laundry, and sometimes gyms or study rooms.
  4. Price range: Typically around EUR 600 to EUR 1,200 per month for a room in shared accommodation in Dublin, with lower typical rents in Cork and Limerick, plus additional utilities and living costs.