Griffith College

Global Maestro proudly features Griffith College, one of Ireland's largest and most established independent higher education institutions. Founded in 1974, the college has built a distinguished reputation for delivering high-quality, career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across a broad range of disciplines, including Business, Computing, Law, Journalism, and Design. Griffith College's academic degrees are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and the college holds key professional accreditations. It operates a unique multi-campus structure with sites in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, providing a wide geographic reach and a diverse student body of over 7,000, including a large international community.

Griffith College’s Defining Pillars: Professional Focus and National Reach

Griffith College’s core strength is its commitment to professional development, often providing education that leads directly to professional qualifications and job readiness, facilitated by its presence in three major Irish cities.

Global Leader in Specialized Fields and Quality

The college is distinguished by its strong professional links, which ensure its graduates are highly competitive in the job market.

National Accreditation: All major academic programs (NFQ Levels 6 to 9) are validated and accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the national awarding body for education and training in Ireland.
Professional Accountancy Excellence: The School of Professional Accountancy holds the highest level of global recognition, earning ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner status in Dublin, marking it as a leader in global accounting education.
Law Preparation: The college is highly regarded for its provision of preparatory courses for the Law Society of Ireland’s entrance exam (FE1) and the Honorable Society of King’s Inns preparation courses.
Multi-Disciplinary Strength: The college is known for its strong faculties in Law, Computing, Media, and Design, with its design faculty being home to the long-established Leinster School of Music & Drama.

Academic Excellence and Program Depth

Griffith College offers a vast and varied program portfolio, structured to integrate professional standards with academic rigor.

Graduate Business School: Robust postgraduate offerings include the MBA in International Business, MSc in International Business Management, MSc in Global Brand Management, and MSc in Accounting & Finance Management.
Computing and IT: High-demand technical programs like the MSc in Big Data Management and Analytics, MSc in Computing, and MSc in Network and Information Security are offered.
Law and Criminology: Strong legal studies programs include the LL.M. in International Commercial Law, LL.M. in International Human Rights Law, and the LL.B. (Hons) in Law.
Creative Arts and Media: Notable programs include the BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production, BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design, and the MA in Journalism & Digital Communications.

The Griffith Campuses: City-Centric and Cohesive

Griffith College offers a flexible choice of locations, each providing a distinct, supportive student environment.

Dublin Main Campus: The largest and primary hub, located on the historic Griffith Barracks site near the city centre, offering on-campus student accommodation and extensive facilities.
Cork Campus: A key regional centre, located in a major commercial city, catering to students in the South-West of Ireland, particularly in Business, Accounting, and Law.
Limerick Campus: Located in the Mid-West, this campus is another centre for Business, Accounting, and Law, providing a high-quality educational experience outside the capital.
Facilities and Support: All campuses provide modern teaching facilities and the college operates the Griffith Institute of Language (GIL) to offer English language support for international students.

Global Maestro’s Application Support: Your Irish Strategy

Griffith College operates a direct application system, often including competitive scholarships for non-EU students. Global Maestro is your guide to maximising your application success.

Direct Application & Intakes: We assist you through the college’s direct application portal for the main intakes in September and often a smaller Spring (February) intake for many programs.
English Proficiency Benchmarks: Standard minimum English requirements are consistently applied for degree programs:
- Undergraduate (Level 8): Typically IELTS 6.0 (with no section below 5.5) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Taught (Level 9): Typically IELTS 6.5 (with no section below 6.0) or equivalent.
Tuition Fee Management & Scholarships: We clarify the tuition and competitive scholarship/bursary structure for non-EU/EEA students.
- Undergraduate (Annual Tuition): Approximately €12,000 (varies by program/campus).
- Postgraduate (Annual Tuition): Ranges from approximately €14,000 – €17,075 (gross) depending on the course and campus (e.g., MSc Computing is often €16,000 gross).
- Scholarships: Bursaries and Academic Merit Scholarships (AMS) are available to significantly reduce net fees for academically strong candidates.

Ready to pursue a QQI-accredited, professionally-recognised degree in one of Ireland’s major cities? Start your application to Griffith College with the strategic guidance of Global Maestro.