The Priory Institute

The Priory Institute, is part of the St Mary’s Dominican Priory in Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland and provides, certificate, diploma, and degree programmes in Theology and Philosophy.While initially materials are distributed from Tallaght usually at an induction meeting, the courses are delivered by Distance Learning, students can avail of local centres for assistance in Newry, Drogheda, Galway, Cork and Sligo.

In 2011 the Institute entered into partnership with The Institute of Technology, Tallaght (ITT). As a delegated authority of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), The Institute of Technology, Tallaght validate all the academic programmes at The Priory institute. QQI is a public body, which is accountable to the Irish government and the Oireachtas and is the national accreditation board for higher education qualifications in Ireland.The Institute's certificates, diplomas and degrees are aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications NFQ structure.

In addition the Accreditation Service for International Colleges,(ASIC), recognises The Priory Institute as a Premier Institution

The Institute also runs a number of certificate programmes, the modules of which are available to be taken as single subjects. Students may take these modules for academic ECTS Credits if they wish or choose to take them without academic credit. Other short courses are also run from the institute.

The Diploma and Bachelor of Theology programmes are entitled to tax relief under the Irish governments scheme.

In Autumn 2017 a new MA in Biblical Studies (Level 9) validated by ITT will commence in the Institute.

The Institute's Graduation ceremony takes place in November, each year in St. Mary's Dominican Priory, with graduates, friends and family members in attendance, as well as staff members of the Institute and representatives from IT Tallaght.

2005 saw the first students graduate with the level 8 BA in Theology at this time the Institute was associated with the University of Wales. The 2015 graduation ceremony took place at the Institute on 14th November with the awarding of 18 Degrees, 1 Diploma, and 1 Certificate.The 2016 Graduation is scheduled for 12th November.