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Faculty	Programmes	Entry Requirements
Graduate Business School	MSc/MBA in International Business Management	Applicants must present a min. of 2.1 (GPA 3.00) in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in business or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. Non-business graduates require an additional score of 550 or higher in the GMAT or substantial work experience.
	MSc/MBA in Accounting and Financial Management
	Tripartite MSc in International Business Management
Faculty of Computing Science	MSc in Computing Science	Applicants must present a min. of 2.2 in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in a related discipline or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
	MSc. in Applied Digital Media
	PG Diploma in Networking
	PG Diploma in Software Development
	PG Diploma in Information Management
	Higher Diploma in Computing Science	Applicants must present a min. of a pass grade in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in an unrelated discipline.
Faculty of Journalism & Media Communications	MA in Journalism & Media Communications	Applicants must present a min. of 2.2 in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in an unrelated discipline or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Faculty of Journalism & Media Communications	MSc in Applied Digital Media	Applicants must present a min. of 2.2 in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in a related discipline or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Faculty of Law	LL.M in International Law	Applicants must present a min. of 2.2 in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in a related discipline or an equivalent postgraduate or professional qualification.
	LL.M in International Commercial Law
	LL.M in International Human Rights Law
Leinster School of Music & Drama	Higher Diploma in Arts (Music Education)	Primary degree in Music or Primary degree in an unrelated discipline + Grade 8 practical music + Grade 6 in music theory *Applicants with relevant experiential learning will also be considered.
	Certificate in Music (40 Credits)	Applicants must have Grade 8 in instrumental and Grade 6 theory, both from the LSMD or an approved substitute
	Certificate in Music (20 Credits)	Applicants must have Grade 8 in instrumental and Grade 6 theory, both from the LSMD or an approved substitute.
Faculty of Design	MA in Design	Applicants must have Hons 2:2 Degree in a cognate discipline at level 8. Applicants can also apply for entry onto the programme on the basis of previously obtained relevant experiential learning.
	MSc Applied Digital Media	Applicants must present a min. of 2.2 in a Level 8 Bachelors Honours degree in a related discipline or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Training & Development	PG Diploma in Training and Education	The participants at entry level to this course will already have a very high degree of expertise in their own specialist field; in general this will be a Level 9 or higher qualification.

Postgraduate Best Bits

Applicants to all postgraduate programmes may apply directly to Griffith College until August 31st each year. For some programmes, applications may even be accepted after this date.
Griffith's postgraduate pricing structure is very competitive.
Griffith College students are entitled to 20% tax relief on all HETAC and HETAC/NTU jointly validated programmes.

Contact Postgraduate Admissions

Phone: 01 415 0400

Fax: 01 454 9265

Email: admissions@gcd.ie

Web: www.gcd.ie/postgrad

Whatever your query, this section will have the answer and is complimented by a dedicated Postgraduate Information Officer on e-mail to help. Mail postgrad@gcd.ie for assistance.

Admissions Procedures
Applications for postgraduate programmes can be made directly online to Griffith College. Applicants will be required to provide certified evidence of the undergraduate degree qualification in the form of a copy of their final transcript of results. Each postgraduate programmes has its own entry criteria and for some, a degree in a cognate discipline is required. Click here (Conor, please link 'here' to 'entry requirements' section) for the entry requirements to your chosen postgraduate course.

Acquired Prior Learning (APL)

Griffith College welcomes applications from those who do not meet the entry requirements of specific programmes. The Admissions Department will consider applications on the basis of evidence of personal, professional and educational experience which indicate an applicant's ability to meet the demands of a Masters. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme of study. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office directly on admissions@gcd.ie or 01 415 0440 to discuss further.

Application Form

The online application form is available on www.gcd.ie/apply. Applications should be made before 31^st August.

Fees

Griffith College is an independent college and as such tuition fees apply on all programmes. Please consult www.gcd.ie/fees for more details.

Financial Support
Most postgraduate programmes have been approved for tax relief which all students can avail of. Applicants should note that the qualifying conditions for relief may differ for full and part-time students. Further information on claiming tax relief and a list of GCD programmes approved for tax relief can be found at http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it31.html

Students may also avail of some (but not all) government maintenance assistance such as the Back to Education Allowance, details of which can be found on http://www.studentfinance.ie/mp7237/back-to-education-allowance/index.html

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