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Support Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At DIFC we provide Student Support services to help you from the day you arrive. DIFC care begins while you are still in your home country and continues throughout your studies with us.\u00a0 DIFC has a network of supportive agents around the world to help you make the right decision.\u00a0 Once you arrive in Dublin, you will be cared for by the DIFC Student Support Services Team.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1529441691660{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7686″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ el_class=”arrive-block-right”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529440796810{background-color: #41748d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1529500590761{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Student Services Team<\/h3>\n<\/p>

Based at DIFC, the Student Services Team look forward to meeting you and to supporting you throughout your studies. Student Services offer a range of support services designed to meet the specific needs of international students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1530805520354{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”arrive-block-left”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529441827364{background-color: #512d6d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1529500585970{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Orientation Programme<\/h3>\n<\/p>

On arrival, a comprehensive orientation programme is provided to welcome you and introduce you to studying at DIFC and living in Dublin. The programme includes a formal academic induction where you will be registered for your programme, take an English language placement test, receive your timetable and, for academic purposes, select your modules.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”7687″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive mobile-hide”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1529441691660{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7689″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ el_class=”arrive-block-right”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529442521140{background-color: #6bbbae !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1586184383310{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Students Under 18 Years<\/h3>\n<\/p>

Students under 18 years are required, by law, to have a nominated guardian in Ireland. This service is provided to DIFC students by our partner, Godsil Education.<\/p>\n

The Guardianship programme is a specialised programme that offers 24\/7 support to minor students through Godsil Education and DIFC. By engaging Godsil Education, we can ensure that minor students receive the full support they need to cope with studying abroad and round the clock access to an emergency contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DIFC also offers ongoing pastoral care support to students, so you will be fully supported throughout your whole study abroad journey.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1530805498331{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”arrive-block-left”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529441827364{background-color: #512d6d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1529500571700{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Placement Counselling<\/h3>\n<\/p>

DIFC has a full-time Placement Manager who is responsible for counseling and advising students regarding where will be placed in university on completion of their course. The service includes helping students to complete their application forms and liaison with the universities in Ireland and the UK to place all students on appropriate courses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”7690″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive mobile-hide”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1529441691660{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7691″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ el_class=”arrive-block-right”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529442695323{background-color: #41748d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1529500558487{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Social Activity\u00a0Programme<\/h3>\n<\/p>

While the main reason for coming to Dublin is to study, in our experience, involvement in non-academic activities will help you adjust to life in Europe and allow you to develop a network of friends to make your stay more enjoyable.\u00a0 Dublin offers a wide variety of options for socialising, experiencing the arts or taking part in sports.\u00a0 DIFC also organises a regular programme of activities designed to help you make the most of your time in Ireland.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1530805498331{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”arrive-block-left”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1531230455875{background-color: #73bdae !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1611673381601{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Study in an Irish or NCUK University<\/h3>\n<\/p>

Students taking the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) or NCUK Master’s Preparation at DIFC are automatically part of the DIFC-NCUK placement system for university entrance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8858″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1529441691660{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8860″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive mobile-hide”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ el_class=”arrive-block-right”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529440796810{background-color: #41748d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1531927412395{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Individual and Group Counselling<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_custom_list style=”mk-moon-square” icon_color=”#ffffff” el_class=”white-text”]During the course, you will be assigned your own tutor. You will have a weekly group tutorial and an individual tutorial once every few weeks. You will be given university counseling advice by tutors and the Head of Student Services regarding university choices.<\/p>\n

This includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Career planning<\/li>\n
  • Choosing the right course for you<\/li>\n
  • Selecting the right university for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1530805498331{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”arrive-block-left”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529441827364{background-color: #512d6d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1531927427333{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

    Meeting Universities and Higher Education Institutions<\/h3>\n

    In addition to receiving advice, you are provided with opportunities for direct contact with universities to find out more. University Counselling Fairs: Partner universities are invited to come to the college and give presentations to students. We host open fair events at which students can ask questions on an individual basis. Open Days and visits: Individual universities visit the college regularly. You can also visit the universities themselves on jointly organised open days.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8862″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1529441691660{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”6\/12″][vc_single_image image=”8864″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive mobile-hide”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/12″ el_class=”arrive-block-right”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529442521140{background-color: #6bbbae !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1531927438220{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

    University Applications<\/h3>\n<\/p>

    DIFC arranges a set of dates and deadlines in conjunction with NCUK for the UK applications and with the Irish universities and ITs for the Irish applications. You will be guided through the application process by tutors and the Head of Student Services and given support with completing forms and writing personal statements (the UK only).<\/p>\n

    You are allowed to choose up to 3 courses. Once applications are completed, UK applications are sent to the NCUK Head Office and the process is managed there. For Irish applications, DIFC sends out the applications and deals directly with the universities. When you have received your conditional offer letters, you will be asked to select a first choice and a second choice \u2013 so by the time you sit your exams, you should be holding two conditional offers.<\/p>\n

    When the official NCUK results come out, students who meet the grades required on their first choice conditional offer letter will automatically go to their first choice course. Those who do not achieve the required grades will be matched with their second choice. If there is a match, they will go there. If the student fails to reach the grades required by either course, they will be put through clearing and the most suitable course will be found from a range of universities, Institutes of Technology and private colleges.<\/p>\n

    Success: This system has successfully provided a pathway to university entrance for many years. Students have found places at a wide range of institutions and all students have been placed within a course which suits their aspirations. For the majority of students, this is on a degree or a masters course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1530805498331{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”arrive-block-left”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1529441827364{background-color: #512d6d !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”before-you-arrive”][vc_column_text el_class=”white-font” css=”.vc_custom_1657281020983{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

    Guaranteed Access<\/h3>\n<\/p>

    On successful completion of an NCUK qualification with DIFC, NCUK guarantees\u00a0 access to successful students on an appropriate university course at one of the NCUK Universities. Outside of NCUK, DIFC works with many Universities including University College Cork, NUI Galway, RCSI, University of Limerick, Munster Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon, Atlantic Technological University and many other Universities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8865″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none” el_class=”arrive”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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