Campus Information
Choosing the right degree and the right college is a big decision for you, one that will shape the rest of your life.
By choosing DkIT, we promise to put your future first. From career-focused courses, to first-class teaching with a
personal touch, the DkIT student experience is truly one-of-a-kind.
Our Campus & Location
- Located in Dundalk, Co. Louth, in the north east of Ireland.
- Dundalk is the 2nd largest town in Ireland.
- 2.25 million people within 60 mins of Dundalk, over one third of Ireland’s population.
- DkIT campus is around 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Dundalk town.
- Less than 45 min drive to Dublin Airport.
- Access via ferries, trains and busses.
Job Opportunity
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers and Employability is DkIT's dedicated careers and enterprise service. We're here to support students and graduates identify their career goals, plan for their future and achieve their full personal and professional potential.
Your Careers Team
DkIT’s Careers & Employability Centre works to ensure that graduates of DkIT are self-aware, self-resourceful and work ready. To do this, we work with students from first year through to graduation in the area of Employability skills and Student Work Placement.
So whether you’re a student unsure of your next steps or looking for help with a CV, a graduate seeking work or an employer with a great opportunity, please do speak with us.
Placement Student Information - What I need to know
Work Placement is a compulsory assessed module of your programme of study.
Placement is a vital aspect of your learning journey at DkIT with a range of benefits for you including:
Enhancing your third level study experience - experiential learning
Putting learning into practice – making sense of theory
Learning in “Real Time” - in a supportive, professional environment
Professional Skills Development
Personal Growth & Confidence
Motivates for remainder of study period
Test out career options
Contributing to the work of an organisation in your chosen area of study
Increases employability – through relevant work experience and references
Build contact base for future employment
Additional information is found below.
Work Placement — A Best Practice Guide for Students
Securing a Work Placement is similar to that of getting a job and therefore is a competitive process. Think about what an employer is looking for in a full time employee and how you can best match that criteria and add value to the organisation.
The list of resources below will be useful not only to your placement experience but also to your job hunting skills when you graduate.
Interviews
It is common practice that companies/ host sites will require students to attend interview to secure their placement. An interview can be a daunting experience for students but with focused preparation and research you can eliminate many of your concerns and fears.
Sample Interview Questions
Interview Preparation Guide
GradIreland — Graduate Job Interview Guide
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Requirements are:
Grade B2 equivalent on CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
or
have achieved the following grades in IELTS (or internationally-recognised equivalent English exam):
Level Required IELTS Qualification:
Foundation English IELTS 4.5
Pre-Sessional Foundation English IELTS 5.0
Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree (Level 7) IELTS 5.5
Bachelor (Honours) Degree (Level 8) IELTS 6.0
Master IELTS 6.5*