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Quiz: Which of these college courses is the right one for you?

Find out at the TU Dublin open day on 6 December.
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TWO OF THE most important choices facing young people across Ireland each year are ‘Where will I go to college?’ and ‘What course will I do?’

TU Dublin continues to stand out as a stellar choice for students who are already thinking about their place in the world. The university is now the number one in Dublin for graduate employability.

No matter where your interests lie, whether it’s science, engineering, computing, the arts, teaching, media or anything in between, TU Dublin has a range of hands-on courses that prioritise preparing you for a life of success.

But if you’re wondering which course might suit you best, check out the quiz below and see what you learn about yourself. Once you’re done, remember to visit TU Dublin online to learn all about the Open Day taking place on its Grangegorman campus on 6 December.

Which of these things interests you the most?
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The human body
Human society

Human structures, such as roads and buildings
The human mind
Which of these is/was your strongest subject at school?
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Biology
Maths

English
Irish

Design and Communication Graphics
History
Which of these words would you choose to describe yourself?
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Compassionate
Curious

Confident
Creative
What was the best thing to keep you occupied as a child?
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Dolls and action figures
Books and other creative pursuits

Lego and other building blocks
Your own imagination
Which of these kinds of films appeals most to you?
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A dialogue-heavy drama
A critical success with lots of Oscar nominations

An intense, action-packed thriller
A Disney or Pixar classic
Which of these board games is your favourite?
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Mousetrap
Operation

Trivial Pursuit
Pictionary
Which of these things is most important to you in a college course?
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Getting hands-on experience in the field
The opportunity to travel

The freedom to explore multiple disciplines
A chance to explore modern innovation
Where do you think you'd most like to work?
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In a lab
In an office

In a university
In a school

On a construction site
What's your ideal kind of holiday?
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Lots of sightseeing
Very physical - hiking, trekking, swimming

A chance to read and clear your head
Museums, galleries and good food
Which of these words resonates most with you?
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Sustainability
Health

Development
Culture
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You should study Biomedical Design at TU Dublin's Tallaght campus
If you’re the kind of student who loves solving problems, enjoys science and technology, and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives, this programme is designed for you.
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You should study Civil Engineering at TU Dublin's Bolton St campus
If you’re the type of student who enjoys solving real-world problems, likes maths and science, and is excited by the idea of shaping the world we live in, civil engineering at TU Dublin could be a perfect fit for you.
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You should study Early Childhood Education & Care at TU Dublin's Blanchardstown campus
If you’re interested in working with children and finding out how they develop and learn, are eager to study different cultures, languages and diversity in the world, and enthusiastic about making a difference in children’s lives, this course will suit you.
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You should study Arts at TU Dublin's three city centre campuses
Arts at TU Dublin provides the freedom to explore multiple disciplines, from media and computing to languages, law, business, social sciences, or music, while developing future-focused skills such as creative problem-solving, analytical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and effective communication.
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Looking for the right course? Visit TU Dublin on Saturday, 06 December at Grangegorman for its Open Day, where staff and students from all five TU Dublin campuses will be ready to answer all your questions about any programme that sparks your curiosity. Go to TU Dublin online to find out more. 

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