Course Title: Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing (Minor Award)
Newest digital qualification offering up-to-the minute knowledge and skills to bring into any enterprise or organisation.
- Industry practitioners delivering key modules bringing topical industry insights
- Shorter version of BA in Digital Marketing offered on our Tallaght campus - Option to complete full BA degree later using these credits.
- Responds to current skills needs of Dublin and global tech sector
- Close links with technology hubs and Digital Docklands
- Develop core Marketing and Applied Digital Skills
- Hybrid of digital/IT skills with international marketing and communications
- Social Media, Data Analytics, IT, Design & Business
- International core pillar throughout course
Under 23 applicants must have ordinary level Grade O6 or better in five subjects. The subject list must include either English or Irish. Ordinary level Mathematics Grade O6 or better is also a requirement to apply for year one of this course.
A mature student must be over 23 years on 1st January of year of application. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.
- Social Media
- Content Creators and Designers
- Community Managers
- Digital Marketers
- Advertising and Communications
Semester 1
- Applied Global Digital Marketing [Mandatory]
- Data Analytics and Visualisation [Mandatory]
- Graphic Design [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Digital Marketing [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Marketing Theory [Mandatory]
- International Marketing Applications [Elective]
- Introduction to Information Technologies, Applications and Social Media [Elective]
- Project Management [Elective]
Semester 2
Three evenings per week, online/blended delivery.
Exams, if applicable, are scheduled during daytime and advised in advance.
Springboard Applications
This course is funded under the Springboard+ initiative in 2025. Applications should be made via the Springboard+ website, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
For further information, please contact the team at springboard@tudublin.ie.
Direct Applications
Applications for this course are now open.
- September 2025 Intake: Apply Now
- January 2026 Intake: Applications will open in April 2025
For further information on the application process, please visit How To Apply.
There is progression onto the degree. If you’re thinking of doing this, email DigitalMarketing.Tallaght@tudublin.ie and we will explain the process to you.