Is a VW DSG gearbox considered an automatic or a manual ?

[smileymikey]

As per title, I have a work colleague, that is a nice guy but to be frank not the sharpest tool in the box. He has just purchased a brand new Polo for his girlfriend, it is the DSG gearbox model. His girlfriend has an auto only licence but the DSG seems to be a clutch less manual. Does anyone know what the situation is regarding this?

[smileymikey]

Thanks for that, I didn't want him getting stuffed on the deal. The Polo is coming out at 18k which seems a bit spicy to me, but I've looked on the VW website and it seems to be what they go for