Marketing, Innovation and Technology was the No.1 CAO choice for our marketing graduates this year, with many securing their top choice. Level 8 Marketing and Digital Marketing in TUD is also a very popular choice and others will progress to the Level 6 Business course here in Rathmines, with a view to entering 2nd year of a business degree in 2026. Here’s what some of our 2025 our marketing graduates have to say about their time in Rathmines.
Ross McFetridge- Studying Marketing, Innovation and Technology at DCU
“Before committing to a Level 8 course, I wanted to find out if marketing was really for me, and the Marketing course at Rathmines College gave me that chance. Unlike the Leaving Cert, the PLC allowed me to focus on areas I was genuinely curious about, like Marketing Practice, Behavioural Studies, and Economics. I wanted to learn about the core principles of business and marketing, and this course delivered exactly that. The tutors were always there to help with any questions you might have on the subject material, which made the learning experience more approachable and enjoyable. One of the highlights was the collaboration with Oxfam for the Thrift Shop module, where we gained exposure to real-world business concepts like pricing, display, and stock sorting, all while supporting a great cause. Thanks to the skills I developed in Rathmines College, I’ll be starting Marketing, Innovation and Technology at DCU this September. I’d absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wants to explore marketing and business before diving into a full degree.”
Ross McFetridge | Class of 2025 | Now Studying at DCU | Level 8 Degree Course in Marketing Innovation and Technology (MINT) | DC240
Sofiia Vasylchenko- Also Studying Marketing, Innovation and Technology at DCU
“Choosing the Pre-University Marketing course at Rathmines was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It gave me so much more than I expected. The course helped me build a strong foundation in business and marketing, with modules that were both practical and engaging. The tutors were incredibly supportive, always approachable and easy-going, which made learning so much easier. One of the highlights of the year was meeting people with similar interests. I made great friends and genuinely enjoyed coming to college. Thanks to my time in Rathmines, I now feel confident and prepared to take the next step and study marketing more deeply. If I had the chance to repeat this course, I would absolutely do it again. Worth it!”
Sofiia Vasylchenko | Class of 2025 | Progressed to a Level 8 Degree Course in Marketing Innovation and Technology (MINT) at DCU | DC240
Anna Lawlor- Studying Communications at DCU
“The Marketing course in Rathmines really helped me figure out which Level 8 program I want to pursue. It gave me valuable experience in marketing, along with other useful skills that will benefit me in both college and my future career. The tutors are supportive and approachable, always willing to help. The college has a welcoming atmosphere, and completing this course has truly been worthwhile as it has opened up a range of exciting opportunities for my future. I would highly recommend this course; it was the best decision I made after completing the Leaving Certificate!”
Anna Lawlor | Class of 2025 | Now Studying Communications Level 8 at DCU | DC131
Laura Sobral- Studying Tourism & Digital Marketing at TUD
My time studying in Rathmines was an amazing experience that really prepared me for the next step in my education. The teachers were always supportive and encouraged me to give my best, while the classes helped me build the confidence and skills I needed. Thanks to this, I was accepted into Technological University Dublin (TUD), Grangegorman campus, to study Tourism and Digital Marketing. I am really excited about this new chapter, and I am very grateful to Rathmines for helping me get here!
Laura Sobral | Class of 2025 | Now Studying Tourism & Digital Marketing Level 8 at DCU | TU953