Top 7 Reasons To Choose MDI
1. Teacher Training
It’s what we do! For over 40 years we have been developing high calibre 2nd level teachers. When you graduate from our Teacher Education courses you are qualified to teach up to honours Leaving Certificate level Religious Education (RE) and either, English, History or Music.
2. Unique Arts Degree
We are the first to offer a Unique Arts Degree in the area of Irish Studies and Religious Studies which upon completion of a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) is recognised by the Teaching Council to teach up to honours Leaving Certificate level Religious Education (RE) and English.
3. Student Experience
It’s the perfect place of the ultimate Student Experience. Students can enjoy the best years of their life in a friendly, student-centred learning environment.
4. Small, Intimate & Supportive Environment
We offer students a Small, Intimate & Supportive Environment to express their talents and reach their full potential.
5. DCU Awards
All MDI courses are DCU Awards. Wherever you decide to go after graduating you will have an internationally recognised qualification from Ireland’s university of enterprise. As DCU say, you can go anywhere from here!
6. Postgraudate Opportunities
MDI offers unique Postgraduate Opportunities including MAs in Ethics (joint programme with DCU), Theology, Poetry Studies, Chaplaincy Studies and Religion and Education.
7. Centrally Located
MDI is Centrally Located in the heart of Drumcondra, Dublin - one of the best student areas in Ireland.



