Digital Marketing TechnologiesTeicneolaíochtaí Margaíochta Digití

Are you fascinated by the way people are hugely engaged by certain brands? Wonder why people buy particular things? Or love finding and sharing information online? This course integrates theory and practical marketing to prepare you for this exciting and evolving industry. You’ll learn all about consumer behaviour, marketing communications and brand management, and how to best use digital tools.

This employment-focused degree is right up to date, and answers the needs of of Ireland’s vibrant, fast-expanding technology sector. Employers in Dublin’s Digital Docklands and elsewhere helped us decide on what subjects and topics to include, from core applied digital marketing concepts to graphic design, as well as current trends in marketing technology and traditional business and marketing approaches, including elements of marketing law, HR, accounting and management. Our Digital Marketing degree integrates theory and practical marketing to prepare you for this exciting and evolving industry.

You’ll engage with real clients and acquire practical skills in website design and social media, as well as a thorough understanding of the industry landscape. In Year 3, an Applied Industry Project will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned within a professional environment working alongside a client in industry in addition to your regular lectures. In Year 4, Semester 2, students will venture into industry and work alongside their chosen client partner for a full semester, culminating in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of a live digital marketing campaign.

Our aim is to produce industry-ready graduates, highly skilled in the needs of modern digital enterprise.

Study Abroad Opportunities

In Year 3, Semester 2, you have the option to spend a semester at a European University under the Erasmus programme.

Work Placement

In Year 3, an Applied Industry Project will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned within a professional environment working alongside a client in industry in addition to your regular lectures.

In Year 4, Semester 2, students will venture into industry and work alongside their chosen client partner for a full semester, culminating in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of a live digital marketing campaign.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

• Digital Marketer
• Social Media Manager
• Content Creators
• Marketing Specialists
• Data Analytics

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced Entry was not offered to this course in 2024. We are currently closed for Advanced Entry Applications. The courses that will be open for advanced entry will be listed on the CAO website in January 2025. For information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub.

On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin.