• 'Introduction to Development' courses for 2 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks
• Interactive workshops: presentation, discussion, participation
• Facilitated by development professionals
• A maximum of 30 participants per group
• Political - Social - Cultural - Economic - Environmental topics 
• Subsidised and supported by Irish Aid

Who are they for?

• Students & graduates of all disciplines who are interested in understanding more about the world
• You don't any need previous experience or knowledge of development topics but you will have a greater understanding by the end of the course

What the Courses offer you?

• Learn about issues that are relevant to everyone
• Meet like minded students
• Complement your academic background and bring your perspective to the discussion
• Enhance your CV with a Certificate of Completion (note you must attend all 6 sessions to complete the course)

How to apply (Spring course now finished)

• Check out the course topics (to the right of this page)and choose your preferred location
• Complete the online application 
• You will receive a confirmation of submission followed shortly by an email confirming a place on the course of your choice if available. Please note there is a limit of 30 places on all the courses and you may be placed on a waiting list if the course is full.

Think. Challenge. Understand.

 'The lecturers of sessions are very brilliant, they presented very clearly & materials are very helpful.' 
Participant, DCU Autumn 2012

'The Global Issues Course enabled me the opportunity to learn & also ask questions that I might not have had the opportunity to do so.'
Participant, NUIG Autumn 2012

'I'm never very confident in my ability to explain anything but I feel a bit more confident speaking about injustices & global issues now that I know specifics & have resources to inform myself.'
Participant, NUIG Autumn 2012

 'I thought I knew lots. I now know some. I am inspired to go out & make a difference.'
Participant, NUIM Autumn 2012

'Great course. Concise and informative sessions - keep it up!'
Participant, TCD Autumn 2012

'I thought the approach of the first session was perfect-thought provoking, informal and fun.'
Participant, UCC Autumn 2012

'Its great to be able to debate issues I've been interested in now that I have the knowledge.'
  Participant, UCD Autumn 2012

 'I found this content very interesting & it made me think about how I can contribute to making a change.'
Participant, NUIM Autumn 2012