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Why Choose Holmes Institute Dublin?
1. Three Intakes a Year, No Long Waits
Most Irish universities run one September intake. HID opens in February, June and September for both the BA and MSc. If your visa takes longer than expected or your plans shift, there is another window within a few months rather than a whole year away.
2. Irish Degrees on the National Qualifications Framework
The BA (Hons) in Business is a full NFQ Level 8 award and the MSc Strategic Information Systems is NFQ Level 9. These are QQI validated qualifications that sit alongside degrees from Ireland's public universities on the same national framework. HID also holds the TrustEd Ireland quality mark, awarded to just 28 institutions in 2026.
3. A Campus Address That Actually Opens Doors
Merrion Square is in the centre of Dublin 2. Google, Meta and TikTok European headquarters are within 20 minutes on foot. Being inside Dublin's tech and business ecosystem while you study is a genuine advantage over suburban campuses you commute in from.
4. Technology Is the Core, Not an Add-On
The BA covers Enterprise Systems, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and AI across three years. The MSc centres on Digital Transformation, Business Analysis and Data Analytics. Both are built around the skills Irish employers in tech and finance are actively hiring for.
5. English Support Without Changing Location
OHC English runs inside the same HID building. If your IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score needs to improve before you can enter the degree, you prepare on-site and transition directly into your programme without relocating.
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Campus Locations
Dublin Campus
- Location: 2-3 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2; a Georgian city-centre address surrounded by government offices, cultural institutions and multinational offices
- Facilities: Dedicated teaching rooms, Industry Incubator space for real-world projects and guest lectures; OHC English school on-site
- Transport: 10 minute walk to Trinity College DART stop; Student Leap Card gives around 30 percent off Dublin Bus, LUAS and DART fares
- City Access: 5 minutes to Grafton Street, 12 minutes to Dublin Docklands where Google and Meta European headquarters are based
- Accommodation: No on-campus halls; students arrange private accommodation via Casita partner platform, HID homestay option or daft.ie and rent.ie
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Course Highlights
Business and Management
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
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BA (Hons) in Business (NFQ Level 8) |
3 years FT / 4 years PT |
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Feb, Jun, Sep/Oct |
QQI validated; covers Enterprise Systems, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity and AI; Europass Diploma Supplement on completion |
Information Systems and Digital Business
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
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MSc Strategic Information Systems (NFQ Level 9) |
1 year FT / 2 years PT |
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Feb, Jun, Sep |
QQI validated; Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Data Analytics; electives in Cyber Security and AI for Business; dissertation component |
Foundation Programmes via OnCampus Ireland
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year |
Intakes |
Key Feature |
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Business International Foundation Programme (NFQ Level 5) |
7 months FT (2 semesters) |
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QQI Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate; guaranteed progression to HID BA (Hons) Business; delivered at UniHaven College, Maynooth |
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Popular Study Areas
Business and Management
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Business Foundation (OnCampus Ireland)
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Entry Requirements
Foundation — OnCampus Ireland:
- Academic: Secondary school completion equivalent to Irish Leaving Certificate; country-specific grade thresholds confirmed by OnCampus Ireland admissions
- English: Contact OnCampus Ireland for 2025-26 IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo thresholds
Bachelor's — BA (Hons) in Business:
- Academic: Irish Leaving Certificate with O6/H7 or better in 6 subjects including English and Maths, with at least 2 subjects at H5; or QQI FET Level 5/6 award with distinction in 3 or more components; international equivalents assessed individually
- Mature applicants (23+): Assessed on prior learning and experience; personal statement, CV and interview required
- English: CEFR B2 or above via IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo taken within 2 years; exact component scores not published on hid.ie
Master's — MSc Strategic Information Systems:
- Academic: Minimum 2:2 honours degree at NFQ Level 8 in business, computing, science, engineering or a related field; applicants from other disciplines considered with sufficient digital or numerical background; Level 8 Higher Diploma in Business or IT also accepted
- RPL: Applicants without standard academic qualifications but with significant relevant work experience can apply via Recognition of Prior Learning
- English: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79 | PTE Academic 54 | Duolingo 105
Alternative tests accepted: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test.
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Scholarships at Holmes Institute Dublin
€10,000 stipend plus full tuition waiver for one year
Full tuition plus living allowance
Full funding
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Student Support Services
Small-group teaching with professional workshops, guest lectures and individual mentoring through the on-campus Industry Incubator programme
Visa application guidance covering Ireland's two-part AVATS process; support with accommodation and cost of living information via Student Hub pages
OHC English operates inside HID's building and offers preparatory courses and IELTS, PTE and TOEFL exam preparation for students improving scores before degree entry
Industry Incubator provides CV building, interview preparation, networking events and alumni connections focused on Dublin's tech and finance employers
Merrion Square location gives students direct access to Dublin's cultural, social and business life from day one of their studies
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