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Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing

Diploma, Business and management. Dublin Business School, Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland.

Level
Diploma
Field
Business and management
School
Dublin Business School
Location
Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland
Tuition (first year)
10,500 EUR
Application fee
Free
Earliest intake
Sept 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
10,000 EUR a year
School type
Private

Program overview

Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing is a diploma program in business and management at Dublin Business School, a private institution in Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1975.

First-year tuition is listed at 10,500 EUR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.

Applications to Dublin Business School typically receive a decision in 4 days and 1 hour, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 20,500 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (EUR)
Tuition, first year10,500 EUR
Living costs, first year (school estimate)10,000 EUR
Application fee (one time)Free
Estimated first-year total20,500 EUR

How the tuition compares in Ireland

Our directory lists 10 diploma programs in business and management at 4 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 14,000 EUR, and the middle half cost between 13,500 EUR and 14,000 EUR.

At 10,500 EUR, Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing is 25% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 10,500 EUR to 16,000 EUR.

Lower-cost diploma options in business and management

If budget matters, these diploma programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.

ProgramSchoolTuition (1st year)
Higher Diploma in Business - International Business - (SE41D)South East Technological University - Carlow Campus, Carlow13,500 EUR
Higher Diploma - Business ManagementTechnological University of the Shannon - Moylish, Limerick14,000 EUR
Higher Diploma - Professional AccountingMaynooth University, Kildare14,000 EUR

Plan for the Sept 2027 intake

Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake, with January and sometimes May intakes at some institutions.

ByStep
November 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
January 2027Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
March 2027Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
May 2027Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
August 2027Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

Dublin Business School sets the exact entry requirements for Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing . For a diploma, applicants usually need the following.

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.

  • Your most recent academic transcripts and certificates.
  • A statement of purpose.
  • References, and a CV where work experience is relevant.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Study visa

Students from India need a Study visa to study in Ireland. Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice) decides the application.

Irish institutions run English-taught programmes at every level and the immigration system publishes lists of eligible programmes. Check that your course is on the eligible list, then follow the online visa process.

  • Choose an eligible course and institution and apply for admission.
  • Accept the offer and pay any required fee. Check that the programme appears on the list of eligible programmes.
  • Prepare proof of funds, private medical insurance, passport and academic documents.
  • Complete the online visa application, pay the fee and submit supporting documents as instructed.

After you graduate

The Third Level Graduate Programme allows eligible graduates a limited period to remain and seek work. The length depends on the level of the qualification. Check the current terms on the official site.

Scholarships at Dublin Business School

Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.

  • FIDERH Scholarship for Mexican Students: Varies
  • Overseas Students Partial Scholarship: €500 - €1,000 EUR

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing ?

First-year tuition is listed at 10,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; Dublin Business School estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Higher Diploma - Science in Digital Marketing a degree?

It is listed as a diploma. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Ireland?

You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Dublin Business School, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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