Dorset College is a private college, located in Dublin city centre. Founded in 1983, it provides training in Computing, Business, English Language, University Foundation Programmes and Healthcare.[1] A number of its programmes are accredited by the QQI at level 5 to level 8 on the Irish National Framework Archived 22 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine, as well as this it has programmes validated by professional bodies such as CIPD, QQI ACELS (English Language) and PMI.
| Motto | Excellence Through Life-Long Learning |
|---|---|
| Type | private |
| Established | 1983 |
| Location | , Ireland |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | QQI, CIPD, PMI, ACELS, MEI, HECA |
| Website | www.dorset.ie |
While many of its courses are Post Leaving Certificate[2] and part-time professional training, it also provides a Bachelor of Business degree and a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business,[3] validated by QQI, who also validate the Bachelor of Science in Computing degree.
Dorset College is recognised by The Advisory Council for English Language Schools in Ireland (ACELS), under the auspices of The Irish Department of Education & Science, for the teaching of English as a foreign language.[4]
In November 2021, Dorset College joined the European, Erasmus Charter in Higher Education (ECHE).[5]
The college has four campuses, in Dorset Street, Belvedere Place, Mountjoy Square and the ABC Building in Drumcondra. There is a library. The college also offer a recruitment service to students, helping with CV preparation and interview skills.
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Dorset College Courses Qualifax Database of Courses.
- ^ Dorset College Profile Post Leaving Cert. Courses website
- ^ "Courses".
- ^ Dorset College MEI Schools – association of recognised English Language Schools in Ireland.
- ^ Three institutions successful in ECHE 2021 Call by Gerry O'Sullivan, EU Ireland, November 8, 2021.