Program Overview

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Graduate Cert in Sexuality Education and Sexual Wellbeing (No intake September 2025)

Course Details

• Course Code: DC676
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• NFQ Level: 9
• Delivery Modes: Part-Time
• Duration: 1 year

Overview

The first of its kind in Ireland and the UK, the programme gives you the skills and knowledge you need to become a competent sexuality and sexual health educator.

Throughout the course you’ll study three key elements of sexual wellbeing development: sexual health promotion, sexual health education and preventative initiatives. You’ll also learn how to apply accurate, evidence-based knowledge to your practice.

Careers & Further Options

Graduates will be well-equipped to develop their existing practices and/or take up positions with a multiplicity of stakeholders such as secondary and primary schools, local and national government, non-governmental organisations, health settings and private sector positions.

Entry Requirements

• Normally a recognised primary Level 8 degree with a minimum of a H2:2.
• In the case of International applicants, having educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
• Applicants who do not hold a primary degree (or judged equivalent) will have their prior certified learning assessed through a system of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Programme Structure

This one-year, part-time, online programme begins in September, and comprises three core modules.

• Language, Sexuality and Culture
• Sexual Health and Sexual Health Promotion
• Pedagogy and Sexual Health

Fees and Funding

• Part time: €2,800 per annum (EU Status Fee), €5,600 per annum (Non EU Fee)

How To Apply

• All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal.
• Academic transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation if applicable.
• Provide a personal statement.
• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.

Life On Campus

• DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
• Each campus has a library, study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies.
• There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus? No, DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus? Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations? Yes, we have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.
• Does DCU provide accommodation? Yes, DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.