NCI Blog

At National College of Ireland, we pride ourselves on our blend of theoretical and practical learning. Orla Tooher shares her retrospective on how the BA (Hons) in Marketing Practice developed her skillset through practical, hands-on experience.

The journey to finding the right CAO course for you can be a challenging one. At National College of Ireland, we're proud to be with you every step of the way of that decision making process. Read on to discover how Emily Williamson, Final-Year BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care student found her true calling at NCI.

Mark Brennan is a 3rd Year BA (Honours) in Business student, currently on placement with Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Mark was recently shortlisted for the GradIreland Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2026 in the Real Impact category that recognises students that have made an outstanding impact in the world around them. Read on to discover Mark's experiences of studying business at NCI, his charity work and journey to placement with ESB.

Applying to the Central Applications Office (CAO) can be a daunting task as students need to be prepared to navigate strict deadlines, keep track of important documentation, and carefully choose their course preferences. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about applying to the CAO below.

CAO Round 1 offers were released on Tuesday, 27th August at 2pm, and for many students, it’s been a whirlwind of emotions. If you didn’t get the offer you were hoping for, take a deep breath—there are still plenty of options available to you.

In this blog post, Xiangze shares his experience as a final-year international exchange student from Nanchang Hangkong University in China, detailing his reasons for choosing NCI, his perspective on studying computing in Dublin, and an in-depth look at his award-winning project where, he not only presented an outstanding his final year project, but also earned the prestigious Bronze Award from AWS, a significant commendation for his innovative work.

Computing is the study of the design, development and applications of computers. Our innovative BSc (Honours) in Computing is offered in part-time and full-time delivery options. We offer a wide range of specialisations including games programming, software development, cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence/ machine learning/data analytics, internet of things and digital business transformation. Read on to find out everything you need to know about studying Computing at NCI.

The CAO Change of Mind facility closes on July 1st, 2026, at 5pm so now is the perfect opportunity to make any changes or refine your course choices. You can use this opportunity to add, adjust, or remove programmes at no cost to ensure that you are setting yourself to achieve your goals.

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Grace Viscarra shares her journey from Bolivia to Ireland in this blog post. She shares insights into advancing her career as an educator by studying BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) at NCI, exploring Ireland’s stunning landscapes, and enhancing her English skills through interactions with Irish local community.

Ian Ray grabbed the opportunity to do work placement as part of his business degree at NCI with two hands and discovered the path he wants to follow after college. He looks back on his one-year work placement as a HR Intern with Keelings, sharing two key achievements and what he has learned from this professional experience along with key insights into his studies at NCI. Making life choices such as where to study and what career to pursue can be challenging. Ian shares plenty of tips and advice below that can help those making CAO decisions for September 2025 discover the right path for them.