INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Whether you are planning your life after high school or embarking on a new direction by choosing to study overseas, you will spend considerable time researching your options. Choosing the right undergraduate degree, the right university and the right time to dedicate at least three years to study are big decisions and I hope that this prospectus, and the range of engagements we offer through UCD International, will encourage you to come to this great university. Our ethos is all about giving our students the best educational and life-preparing experience. We strive to give you a holistic education, instilling in you a desire to learn and create, to question and reason, to contribute to society at all levels, nationally and globally. At UCD the educational environment is designed to stimulate students through flexible teaching and learning practices. Our faculty bring their research and their scholarship into the classroom so that our undergraduates can engage with the most up-to-date knowledge. Recognising the pace of change in the world in which we live, we are constantly updating our curriculum content and structures so that you get the best education possible. This year, the QS World University Subject Rankings ranked UCD in the top 100 globally in 12 subjects. This achievement is a reflection on the quality of the staff and faculty and means that you will take with you a recognised badge of quality when you graduate and set off on your own career journey. UCD is Ireland’s global university. We are the university of first choice among Irish students as well as the university-of-destination for the largest number of international students coming to Ireland. We are proud to welcome almost 8,000 students to campus, all contributing to a very cosmopolitan environment. UCD is a beautiful 330 acre campus, with space for our students to think, explore and create, while also being a 15 minute bus journey from the vibrancy of Dublin city centre. We have Global Centres in New York, Beijing, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai. Those centres provide an accessible first point of contact for high schools, partner institutions, students and parents in your local time zone. Many of our degrees include an option to take modules in a partner university outside Ireland, so students benefit from their Irish and their international experience. As you consider your future, I hope that this prospectus will give you a flavour of the breadth of opportunity that awaits you here. I invite you to find out as much as you can about the subjects that interest you. You can start with this prospectus, but you will learn more from the website, from visiting the campus and from talking to family and friends who came here ahead of you. Your university experience is a journey of academic and personal discovery. I invite you to learn as much as you can about the UCD experience; the societies and sports, the events, the facilities and our great campus. I look forward to welcoming you to UCD and into our vibrant and embracing community.

Professor Andrew Deeks, President, Uachtarán

1 CONTENTS

The UCD Experience Arts & Humanities 38 Law 88

Destination Ireland 4 Arts (Two Subjects) 39-56 Law (BCL) 91 Destination Dublin 6 Humanities 57-67 Law with Chinese 92 Destination UCD 8 Celtic Studies, Art History & History 57 Law with Economics 93 We’re Number One 11 Classics, Art History Law with Politics 95 Academic Structure 12 & Archaeology 58 Law with Social Justice 96 The Curriculum at UCD 13 Classics, English & History 59 Business & Law 97 Life on Campus 14 English, Drama & Film 60 Support Services for Students 20 English, European & Learning Support 22 Liberal Arts & Science 99 World Literatures 61 Applying to UCD 24 Liberal Arts & Science 99 English with Creative Writing 62 Coming to UCD 25 Money Matters: English Literature 63 Fees, Funding and Scholarships 26 History & Politics 64 Business 101 Language and Study Languages, Linguistics & Cultures 65 Commerce 102 Skills Supports 28 Music, Film & Drama 66 Commerce – International 104 When You Get Here 30 Economics & Finance 105 To UCD and Beyond 32 Modern Languages 67

Social Sciences 68 Applying to UCD Computational Social Science 72 Your Career Pathway 34 Economics 73 Our Alumni 36 Economics, Mathematics Timeline for Applications to UCD 37 & Statistics 74 Landscapes & Society (Archaeology, Geography and History) 75 Campus Map 190 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 76 Transport Links 192 Index 194 Psychology 77 Useful Contacts 196 Social Policy & Sociology 78 Important Dates for Applicants 196 Two Subject Combination 81-87 Archaeology 81 Geography 82 Information & Communication Studies 83 The information provided in this prospectus is Philosophy 84 correct at the time of going to press, but the degree programmes are subject to continuing development Politics & International Relations 85 and the University reserves the right to make changes Social Justice 86 at any time, before or after a student’s admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes, Sociology 87 but interested applicants should check www.ucd.ie regularly. All enquiries in relation to application and admission should be addressed to: UCD International Admissions, Gerard Manley Hopkins Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Contact: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 716 8500 Web: www.ucd.ie/international

1 Science 107 Medicine 138 Agriculture,

Biological, Biomedical Medicine 139 Food & Nutrition 158 & Biomolecular Sciences Medicine (Graduate Entry) 141 Agricultural Science 160 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 111 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 142 Agricultural Systems Technology 162 Cell & Molecular Biology 112 Animal & Crop Production 163 Environmental Biology 113 Radiography 143 Animal Science 164 Genetics 114 Animal Science – Equine 165 Radiography 144 Microbiology 115 Food & Agribusiness Management 166 Neuroscience 116 Food Business with Chinese Studies 167 Pharmacology 117 Physiotherapy 146 Dairy Business 168 Physiology 118 Physiotherapy 148 Agri-Environmental Sciences 169 Plant Biology 119 Food Science 170 Zoology 120 Human Nutrition 171 Sport & Performance 149 Forestry 172 Chemistry & Chemical Sciences Health & Performance Science 151 Horticulture, Landscape Chemistry 121 Sport & Exercise Management 152 & Sportsturf Management 173 Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry 122 Chemistry with Environmental Veterinary Medicine 153 Architecture, Planning & Sustainable Chemistry 123 Veterinary Medicine 154 & Environmental Policy 174 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 124 Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) 156 Architecture 176 Veterinary Nursing 157 Landscape Architecture 178 Mathematical, Physical City Planning & & Geological Sciences Environmental Policy 179 Applied & Computational Mathematics 125 Engineering 181 Financial Mathematics 126 Engineering 182 Physics 127 Biomedical Engineering 184 Mathematics 128 Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering 185 Statistics 130 Civil Engineering 186 Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 132 Electrical Engineering 187 Theoretical Physics 133 Electronic Engineering 187 Geology 134 Mechanical Engineering 188 Structural Engineering Actuarial & Financial Studies 135 with Architecture 189 Computer Science 136 Computer Science with Data Science 137

3 DESTINATION

Recognised as having one of the best We have diverse… weather You’ve seen us on screen education systems in the world and In Ireland, a daily hot (or cold, or rainy) Ireland is famous for its beautiful graduates who are sought after in topic for discussion is the weather! You countryside, and is featured in many films governments, industry, NGOs and might experience four seasons in one day - and TV shows. In Kerry you can see Sceilg organisations the world over, Ireland is an so be sure to pack your sunscreen, umbrella, Mhichil (Skellig Michael), AKA planet ideal choice for students who want the rain jacket, sweater and sunglasses when Ahch-To in Star Wars. In Wexford you can best possible springboard for their futures. heading to class! wander the beaches featured in ‘Saving Despite being a small country with a Private Ryan’. In Clare you can explore population of just over five million, we are a the incredible Cliffs of Moher and see the well-connected nation, with over 70 million location of the Horcrux Cave from Harry people around the world who claim Irish Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and in heritage! Down you can travel the Kingsroad from We’re young ‘Game of Thrones’. Ireland has the youngest population in Europe with a third of the population under 25 years old and almost half the population under the age of 34. Our education system is excellent Ireland’s education system is amongst We’re proud of our culture and history the best in the world. We lead in the skills Ireland’s incredible culture and history is race with a higher percentage of 3rd level celebrated countrywide. With two UNESCO graduates than the UK, US and OECD World Heritage Sites, and many museums, averages. Ireland also ranks in the top 10 We speak English cathedrals, parks and monuments, Ireland’s globally for: Ireland, along with Malta, will soon be the past and present can be explored on every only member states of the European Union corner. – Quality of the education system whose first language is English. – University education that meets the needs of a competitive economy – Knowledge transfer between universities and companies. In 2018, Ireland has been ranked second We’re compact, easy to navigate - and in a list of the world’s ‘Most Excellent’ close to European capitals countries, according to TripAdvisor. As a small country, Ireland’s beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities are easily We’re safe accessible. Dublin is just a two-hour drive Ranked 10th out of 163 countries in the from Galway in the west and Cork in the Global Peace Index 2018 south, meaning that the entire country can be explored by students with ease while they are based in Dublin. An island located off the western edge of Europe, next to the United Kingdom, Ireland is within easy We’re happy reach of all major European capitals, so you can enjoy European adventures Ireland is ranked 14th in the World during your time with us too! Happiness Index 2018. This happiness leads to friendliness, and the Irish people are renowned for their friendly and welcoming nature the world over.

4 IRELAND Great career opportunities In a 2017 study, Ireland was ranked 2nd in Europe for ‘Life/ Career’ for students. With a one year stay back visa available for Bachelor's graduates and up to two years for Master's graduates, many UCD students now choose to stay in Ireland beyond their studies and start their careers here. The Irish economy is also the fastest growing in the Eurozone and the 6th most competitive in the world.

ICT Engineering Ireland is known as the internet and games Almost 200 overseas engineering companies capital of Europe and is home to nine of are based in Ireland, generating almost the top ten global software companies, 5 billion euros in exports annually in areas nine of the top ten US tech companies, all including Industrial Products and Services, of the top three global security and global Aerospace, Automotive and Clean Tech. enterprise software companies, four of the top five IT services companies and all ten of the top ‘born on the internet’ companies.

Food and Agriculture The manufacture of food and drink is Ireland’s most important indigenous Med Tech and Pharma industry, with over €11 billion of product Ireland is home to all of the top ten global exported every year to 175 markets pharma companies and has over 25,000 worldwide. Ireland supplies 10% of the people employed in the industry. Over world’s infant milk formula and three of the €10 billion has been invested in new four best-selling infant formula companies biological production in the last decade. in the world are based in Ireland. Ireland has exported almost €40 billion in biopharmaceutical product and was the 6th largest medicinal and pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in the world in 2017.

Financial Services Ireland is the 7th largest provider of wholesale Financial Services in the EU, and is home to over 500 international financial institutions in world-leading areas such as fund administration and aircraft leasing.

County Wicklow’s beautiful Glendalough, which is located just 45 minutes from UCD Photo credit: Ellie Buckhout, UCD International

5 DESTINATION DUBLIN

Dublin is located on Ireland’s East Coast, and is served by a large international airport which sees over 30 million passengers pass through annually. With major European capitals just a short flight We have an incredible arts and performance scene away, Dublin is an ideal base from which you can easily explore the rest of Europe. Dublin has spawned jaw-dropping creative talent, and amazing authors such as James Joyce, Roddy Doyle, and Anne Enright hail A compact, cosy, yet bustling city, Dublin is easy to navigate and from the city. Dublin is also home to a multitude of world famous the city centre is within walking distance, or just a short bus ride, bands, including U2 and The Script, and actors such as Colin from UCD. Split in two by the River Liffey, Dubliners identify as Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson. either ‘Northsiders’ or ‘Southsiders’. UCD is located in Dublin 4, on the city’s south side. Storytelling is not just confined to books, music and movies - Dublin has a vibrant stage scene and theatres such as The Gate and The Abbey have performance runs throughout the year. You can also take many tours in Dublin, where the guides will make history come alive through their stories! We’re friendly and popular! Dublin is one of the three most visited capital cities in Europe, and is regularly voted friendliest city in Europe by TripAdvisor. We’re all about the craic (it’s our word for fun!) The pubs, coffee shops, and music venues of Dublin are important meeting and social venues for both Dubliners and We’re Europe’s tech hub visitors to the capital. You can enjoy coffee in a bookshop, have a Regarded as Europe’s tech capital, Dublin’s thriving digital hub drink overlooking the city, or see musicians perform any night of is home to international IT giants such as Google, LinkedIn, the week. Facebook, Twitter, AirBnB, Hubspot and Squarespace.

We have food to cater for everyone’s tastes! Dublin has a vibrant, young, multicultural population, and the city centre is packed with shops and restaurants to suit everyone’s We’re an eventful city budget and tastes. For example, there is an Asian strip just north of the River Liffey, home to many authentic and award-winning Dubin hosts many annual events such as the St Patrick’s Festival, restaurants, and the many supermarkets in the city centre stock a Chinese New year festival, Culture Night, the Dublin Film ingredients from around the world. Festival, and is home to the national football and rugby teams.

Experience the best of both worlds Flanked by beaches to the east and mountains to the south, and dotted with parks, Dublin boasts wonderful amenities for everyone to enjoy.

6 Pictured above: Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey.

Dublin's Custom House on the River Liffey

UCD students waiting at bus stop at UCD Campus.

Dublin’s Grafton Street, lit up for Christmas. Photo credit: Deepthi Suresh, UCD student.

7 DESTINATION UCD

UCD has one of the largest urban

campuses in Europe, and contains not only UCD’s Sports Centre, home to an the buildings in which students live and study, Olympic-sized swimming pool but also gorgeous parkland teeming with wildlife, art and fabulous facilities. Ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutes worldwide, students love our flexible curriculum, and our research-intensive academic staff comprises leading national and international opinion leaders and influencers.

The Campus The UCD Campus has to be experienced to be believed. Our facilities include vaults of historical record, the biggest animal hospital in Ireland (and animal A&E for Dublin), world-class teaching and research facilities, excellent accommodation, a huge sports centre with Olympic-size swimming pool, and interactive laboratories, some of which are unique to UCD. With such a large campus, we have the ability to house an incredible breadth of amenities (such as the UNESCO-recognised National Folklore The Dublin Mountains within view of Collection), all of which make the UCD the UCD Belfield campus experience second to none.

UCD’s multi-million euro O’Brien Centre for Science 8 Bloomberg Trading Room in Quinn School of Business Highlights The People formed from different life and learning At UCD, our faculty and staff experiences. A multitude of clubs and societies are focused on ensuring that all make it easy for students to meet each students have the best experience other, and get involved in activities that not and receive the best education only mean a lot to them, but that also offer possible in an exciting, dynamic and invaluable life experience. supportive environment. We also have excellent student support One quarter of our student services, including our Peer Mentor Programme, population is from outside Ireland which pairs groups of first year students and the EU, and over one third of our with a senior student who can support them academic staff is from outside Ireland. throughout their first year at UCD. This ensures that the experience of UCD’s early medieval roundhouse reconstruction all students at UCD is truly global, and at the School of Archaeology’s Centre for encompasses a multitude of attitudes, Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture. Photo credit: Professor Aidan O’Sullivan.

Professor Patrick Shannon, petroleum geologist and Chair of the Irish Offshore Operators’ Association

Professor Margaret Kelleher, Chair of Anglo- Professor Ian O’Donnell, Irish Literature and Drama, and Chair of the criminologist and expert Irish Film Institute on prison policy

Professor Barry Smyth, data scientist, Professor Niamh entrepreneur and SFI Researcher of the Year 2014 Hardiman, expert on political economy and Professor Cormac Taylor, medical researcher and public policy winner of Nature award for mentorship

Dr Madeline Lowery, biomedical engineer Professor Catherine Godson, and European Research Director, UCD Diabetes Council award recipient Complications Research Centre

Professor Brian Caulfield, Dr Catherine Cox, medical scientist and innovator historian and recent recipient in connected health and of a Wellcome Trust Senior human performance Investigator Award

Professor Niamh Brennan, expert in corporate governance

Professor Harry White, joint general editor of the Encyclopaedia of Music in Ireland

UCD researchers constitute a pool of expertise that is a vital resource not just nationally but also internationally. They deliver impact through advances in their research domains, their interactions with enterprise and with social and cultural organisations, their contributions to the formation of public policy, their national and international outreach and the generations of graduates they inspire. 9 Our celebrations! At UCD, we celebrate many national days. Organised by, or in collaboration with, relevant student societies, these events really make students feel like they are in a home away from home.

Malaysia Night 2018

Holi, the Festival of Colour, run by the UCD India Society

Kuwait National Day celebrations, organised by UCD International

Chinese New Year, run by UCD International and the UCD 10 Chinese Students and Scholars Association WE’RE NUMBER

UCDONE has an excellent reputation, justified by its position as NUMBER ONE in Ireland across so many areas:

Number one for students & their welfare Number one for research Number one for sport – Almost 8,000 international students, – UCD has the highest publications volume – UCD is an outstanding university for from over 138 countries, study at UCD. of all Irish universities, and is the number sports, with a community of athletes – International students can benefit from one university globally on citations per competing at the elite levels of their sports. UCD exchange programmes with over paper in the area of Food Science. – Olympics: 8 UCD students and graduates 400 leading university partners qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games, around the world. resulting in a silver medal and Ireland’s – First university in Europe to open a first ever Irish Olympic rowing medal. Global Lounge - a hub for international – Soccer: 2018 Collingwood (national) Cup and Colleges League Champions. UCD students to socialise and meet students Number one for global community from Ireland and around the world. U19's played against Molde FK in the – Many of the 239,000 global alumni UEFA Youth League through the domestic – The UCD International Student Society network, living in 165 countries, hold is one of the largest societies on campus. champions path after they won the SSE positions in leading organisations around Airtricity (national) U19 League title last – The UCD International student support the world. The UCD alumni network is season. UCD is the first and only university system includes a network of dedicated influential, successful, active and truly to play in the Europa League (2015/2016). advisers and student peer mentors. international. UCD was the only university in Western Europe to compete in the premier division of their country’s men’s national league (2014/2015) and women’s national league (current). Number one for global connections Number one for international staff – Rugby: UCD hosted the pool stages of the – UCD is a member of several international Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2017 and – International academics make up over research and education networks hosted the International Women’s Sevens 30% of UCD’s faculty, and over 50% such as Universitas 21 (U21), the World in both 2015 and 2016. Ireland won the 6 of UCD research-funded staff is non- Universities Network (WUN), and UNICA. Nations and Grand Slam title with UCD Irish. – UCD has global centres in Beijing, Delhi, students James Ryan, Garry Ringrose and Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and New York (as Andrew Porter and graduates Dan Leavy well as staff based out of Chicago, Los and Rob Kearney all on the winning team. Angeles and Singapore). – Swimming: UCD won the 2017 and 2018 Number one for education – UCD has a presence around the world Intervarsity Swimming Championships. through overseas programmes: Darragh Greene set a new National record – Ranked among the top 1% of higher UCD provides and accredits degree and was selected on the Irish team for education institutions worldwide. programmes in cooperation with the 2018 European Championships in – The best internationally accredited partner institutions in China, Singapore, Glasgow. curriculum in Ireland. Malaysia, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. – Hockey: UCD Women’s Hockey team – The widest range and choice of degrees – UCD established the first Confucius won the treble of national senior titles in for students. Institute in Ireland in 2006. It has been 2017 and retained the treble in 2018, and – The best teaching and learning structure declared “Confucius Institute of the qualified for the EuroHockey Clubs Cup in for quality education. Year” three times, and 2018 saw the first London in May 2018. – The most flexible, fully modularised custom-designed Confucius Institute – World University Games: Seven UCD curriculum in Ireland. building in the world open at UCD. students competed in the 2017 World University Games in Taipei.

11 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE UCD is comprised of 6 colleges and 38 schools

UCD College of Arts & Humanities UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, & Folklore UCD School of Classics UCD School of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics UCD School of English, Drama & Film UCD School of Music UCD School of History

UCD College of Business UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

UCD College of Engineering and Architecture UCD School of Architecture, Planning & UCD School of Civil Engineering Environmental Policy UCD School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science UCD School of Veterinary Medicine UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & UCD School of Medicine Sport Science

UCD College of Science UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science UCD School of Earth Sciences UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science UCD School of Mathematics & Statistics UCD School of Chemistry UCD School of Physics UCD School of Computer Science

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Philosophy UCD School of Economics UCD School of Politics & international Relations UCD School of Education UCD School of Psychology UCD School of Geography UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work & UCD School of Information & Social Justice Communication Studies UCD School of Sociology UCD School of Law

12 THE CURRICULUM AT UCD

UCD promotes university life as a journey of How does this work? both academic and personal discovery. The It’s your choice. You can take your Elective UCD Horizons is the main breadth and flexibility of the UCD curriculum modules from within your main subject; “reason I came to UCD. gives you opportunities to broaden your we call this deepening your learning. It basically gives you an learning in ways that other Irish universities Alternatively, you can take your Elective opportunity to do anything can’t match. modules from outside of your subject, we from around college, at call this broadening your horizons. Welcome to UCD Horizons least one module every Students tell us that they love the flexibility You can also choose to take Structured semester, which is good; it Electives. This means taking your Elective of the UCD curriculum. This is afforded gives you an opportunity to modules in a structured manner over the through the UCD Horizons programme, keep your interest. which allows students to explore areas course of your programme. This gives you a beyond the scope of their degree recognised block of leaning in a subject area. I did Astronomy last year as part of that and I programmes. Among the wide range of choices available, absolutely loved it. I chose UCD Horizons is an opportunity for you you will see exciting Discovery modules to pursue other areas that interest you that look at current and future issues of UCD basically because it outside your specific degree. In UCD, every national and global importance. These had the course I wanted programme has Core and Option modules. Discovery modules combine teaching and and they have really good UCD Horizons gives you the opportunity learning across more than one subject, in opportunities.” to take additional modules called Electives areas where UCD is leading on international research. in areas that interest you.* This means that Anu Joy, Chemical you can adapt your degree to your personal & Bioprocess preferences. The university will guide you Engineering through your choices, helping to set you on *The availability of modules is timetable- your own learning path. dependent and subject to demand. student

10 Core & Option 2 Elective Modules** Modules from within or outside in your degree your degree subject(s) subject(s) 50 + 10 Credits Credits

**In some programmes and/or stages the 50:10 balance may vary.

Year Total 12 Modules 60 = Credits

www.ucd.ie/ucdelectives

13 LIFE ON CAMPUS

The main UCD Belfield campus has a huge range of facilities beyond academic, including: restaurants, cafés, a bookshop, a bike shop, a barber shop, a post office, a bank, a bar, a grocery store, a large student centre and outstanding sports facilities. Students' Union shops are run by the UCD Students' Union and are stocked with student needs in mind. There are areas all over campus where students can hang out, notably the UCD Global Lounge, which is an area designed for and staffed by students. Campus safety is a priority, and 24-hour security is in operation.

Accommodation at Belfield Ireland’s largest university campus, UCD is a vibrant student community with over 3,000 students living on a state-of-the-art campus only 5km from Dublin city centre. UCD Residences provides for students a mix of apartments, halls and catered accommodation, and all UCD accommodation is single-room and apartment-style. As a guideline, accommodation fees for the 2018/19 academic year range from €6,757 – €10,675, depending on the type of accommodation. The “Res Life” social programme helps to foster a sense of community within the residences. There are games rooms located in three of our residences, and a gym in one of our newest builds. Specially adapted facilities are provided for students with disabilities. UCD seeks to guarantee first year non-EU undergraduate students on-campus accommodation, as we recognise you may need a little more support, to help you get started at UCD. ϭ www.ucd.ie/residences ϭ [email protected] ϭ Tel: +353 1 716 1031

14 Off-campus living: If you are looking for information on off- campus options, and information on rented, private and family-based accommodation, please visit ϭ www.ucd.ie/residences/ bookings/offcampus www.ucd.ie/residences

15 UCD Dance Society

Get Involved! The Student Centre and the UCD Sport and Fitness complex are the hub of student life on campus. At UCD we have the most diverse student facility of any university in Ireland, with a multitude of facilities designed to encourage our students become involved in clubs and societies, and stay fit and healthy during their time here. There are also multiple opportunities for students to get involved in exciting initiatives related to their specific disciplines. Student Centre facilities include a state-of-the-art 3D cinema, drama theatre, debating chamber, 600-seat auditorium, meeting rooms for student clubs and societies, TV studio, radio pod, seminar room, medical centre, pharmacy, barber, newsagent, The UCD Clubhouse (bar and function room), cafés, shops and social spaces. Our modern Sport and Fitness Centre has an extensive range of amenities, catering for students of all fitness levels, from casual gym-user to Olympic athlete. Facilities include a 50 metre swimming pool, gym, dance and spinning studios, sauna and jacuzzi, three multi-purpose sports halls, four UCD Harry Potter Society squash courts, handball/racquetball alley, climbing wall, changing facilities, performance and squad gyms, 17 natural grass pitches (including the UCD Bowl, home ground to both UCD RFC and UCD AFC), six synthetic 5-a-side pitches, sand-based hockey pitch, synthetic rugby, GAA and soccer pitches and the National Hockey Stadium. Student Gym Membership entitles current UCD students to free access to UCD Sport & Fitness Gym and the Performance gym. Students who activate their Student Membership can gain access to the pool on a pay-as-you-go basis or can pay a once-off annual charge for unlimited access to the pool area. ϭ www.ucd.ie/sport ϭ www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness ϭ www.ucd.ie/studentcentre

Student societies and networks are a great way to explore your interests and develop new ones. UCD has over 80 active student societies so there is something for everyone. Many of our societies bring together international students from different backgrounds, and networks such as the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and International Student Society run lots of events and activities throughout the year, including trips around Ireland.

16 Student Societies

Actuarial & Financial Economics Kevin Barry Cumann (Ógra Political Studies Fianna Fáil) Africa Electronic and Electrical Psychological Engineering Labour Youth Agricultural Science Radiography Engineering Law Amnesty Russian English & Literary LGBTQ+ An Cumann Gaelach Science Erasmus Students Literary & Historical Arab Science Fiction & Fantasy Film & Video Livingstones Archaeology Sinn Féin Food Malaysian Architecture Social Democrats French Mathematical Arts Socialist Worker Games Mature Students Baha’i Spanish Geography Mechanical Engineering Broadcasting (Belfield FM) St Vincent de Paul German Medical Biological Structural Engineering Harry Potter Microbiology Chemical Student Legal Service History Music Chemical Engineering Traditional Music Horse Racing Musical Chess TV Horticulture Newman Chinese Veterinary Indian Nurses Christian Union Volunteers Overseas International Students One Health Civil Engineering World Aid Internet Pharmacology & Toxicology Classical Young Fine Gael Investors & Entrepreneurs Philosophy Comedy Islamic Physics Commerce & Economics Italian Physiotherapy Dance Japanese Dramatic Jazz Draw Juggling

www.societies.ucd.ie facebook.com/UCDSocieties

@UCDSocieties

17 With 56 official sports clubs, excellent facilities and a huge programme of fitness classes, there’s something for everyone. So make the most of your time in UCD, get involved, get active and have fun!

Official Sports Clubs

American Football Golf Rifle Archery Handball Men’s Rugby Athletics Ladies Hockey Women’s Rugby Badminton Men’s Hockey Sailing Ladies Basketball Hurling Sepak Takraw Men’s Basketball Judo Snowsports Ladies Boat Karate Men’s Soccer Men’s Boat Kite Women’s Soccer Boxing Kung-Fu (Shaolin) Squash Camogie Lacrosse Sub Aqua Canoe Lau Gar Kickboxing Surf Capoeira Mountaineering Swimming & Water UCD women’s soccer Polo Caving & Potholing Netball Table Tennis Cricket Ninjutsu Tae Kwon Do Cycling Olympic Handball Tennis Equestrian Orienteering Trampoline Fencing Pool & Snooker Ultimate Frisbee Ladies Gaelic Football Volleyball Men’s Gaelic Football Windsurfing

UCD basketball

18 For me, joining the Trampoline club was one of the best things I did when I joined “college. I was immediately struck by the sense of family among the members. The coaches are always so supportive and working with you towards your goals and the committee works so hard to ensure everyone feels welcomed into the club. I’ve definitely made friends for life in this club and met people I never would have had the chance to meet otherwise. I’ve been able to learn and successfully compete in skills that I had previously only dreamt of doing. We train hard and we play hard - but no matter what we do or where we go, we do it together”

Emily Farrell, 4th Year Physiotherapy

www.ucd.ie/sport facebook.com/ucdsport

19 – Orientation activities and academic skills Support Services for support Student Advisers Students – Advice and guidance on academic, Student Advisers provide support for personal and practical issues all students throughout their university At UCD we take great care to ensure that all experience, particularly during their first – Needs assessment for exam of our students feel supported throughout year. They are attached either to particular accommodations and Assistive Technology their time here. From dedicated student programmes (e.g. Arts) or to specific groups of support advisers, to academic supports and health students (e.g. international students). Student and welfare services, you can be sure that – Independent Learning Skills Advisers are there to help make students' time students are in safe hands at UCD. – Specialised Student Adviser Support at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible. Professors, lecturers and tutors can assist on They are available for private meetings with academic matters, and there are dedicated students so they can express their concerns and specialist student services to help you Students with a disability studying in UCD regarding social, personal or practical issues, with any social, personal and emotional may avail of post-entry academic and and help students to access other support matters; these include Student Advisers, exam accommodations. Students wishing services where necessary. to avail of these supports must attend a Chaplains and the Counselling Service. We ϭ www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers have lots of experience dealing with the areas needs assessment appointment. Supports of difficulty that can affect you, and it is easy are agreed between the student and (and confidential) for you to meet someone UCD, based on national guidelines, course who can discuss any problems or queries you demands and the student’s anticipated might have. needs. www.ucd.ie/openingworlds The Student Health Service, located in the ϭ UCD Student Centre, provides on-campus medical and psychiatric care to students. The service includes doctor and nurse appointments, STI testing, cervical smears, vaccinations and blood tests. Along with all other support services, UCD has a variety of supports available specifically for students with a disability. These include:

www.ucd.ie/students/support

www.pleasetalk.ie

www.ucd.ie/stuhealth

www.ucd.ie/studentcounselling

www.ucd.ie/all/supports

20 UCD Peer Mentoring Every new student in UCD is assigned a Peer Mentor, who is usually a second or third year student from the same or similar subject area as you. They will be your informal point of contact during your transition into college, guiding you through Orientation week, helping you settle in and arranging group activities in your first year. They also provide important advice around assignments and exams and introduce you to other first year students, making it easier to meet new friends.

Key Fact UCD has the largest Peer Mentor programme of any Irish university, with over 600 Peer Mentors last year.

[Peer mentors are] a really great “resource, and it’s a lovely feeling knowing there’s someone on a student level you can turn to with any queries or problems.” As an international student, UCD Students’ Union Louise Callan, Archaeology and Irish “I know all about the ups and Folklore downs of living abroad and (UCDSU) studying in Ireland. Now in my All UCD students are automatically members second year, I appreciate that of UCDSU, which represents students’ views warm welcome I received when and opinions, and works on a number of UCD Global Guides university committees from all areas of I first moved here even more. and the Global university life as the voice of the student The International Office and population. Four elected officers offer Lounge the Global Lounge have played support and advice to students during their Global Guides are current UCD students who a crucial role in this – I met my time in UCD - the President, Welfare Officer, work in the Global Lounge. They are available (now) best friends on one of the Education Officer and Graduate Officer. to answer questions regarding UCD and shopping tours hosted by the The UCDSU is there to advise, support and student life, point you in the right direction or Global Guides. direct students through any kind of situation to just have a chat with! Call in and say hi! in which they may find themselves. All the The Global Lounge is a relaxed space for UCDSU officers are UCD students, so they you to hang out during your time in UCD. I am therefore absolutely understand the issues facing students. Open seven days a week, the Global Lounge delighted to be given the Students can call over at any time and have a plays host to a range of events and activities opportunity to provide chat with them. across the academic term. It is the centre of this same support to other Throughout the year, the UCDSU internationalisation on campus and provides international students from Entertainments (Ents) Office runs class trips a “home away from home” experience to all and parties, gigs, comedy nights, mystery UCD students. all over the world, as a Global Guide. The best thing about tours and The Freshers Ball. They also run an award-winning newspaper, The University being a Global Guide is being Observer. able to help host events like Thanksgiving or Chinese New Year, as I think it is extra important to ensure students can celebrate and enjoy their www.ucdsu.ie national and cultural holidays.” facebook.com/ucdsu

Yara Wooning, BA in Arts @USDSU (Geography, History and Politics).

21 Learning Support UCD Library For new students entering first year, UCD provides dedicated resources UCD’s libraries stock one million print books, 650,000 e-books, to support learning and development. numerous subject databases and approximately 84,000 print or electronic journals. There are also 3,150 reading places for quiet study IT Services time, group learning rooms and social learning spaces. Online services can be accessed 24/7 whether you are at home or abroad through UCD Connect. UCD Connect gives you access to your Maths Support Centre personal files, library resources and online learning resources. Located in the main James Joyce Library, the Maths Support Centre (MSC) offers free help to students with maths, applied maths and A large amount of software is available to students at no charge when statistics. This support is available to all UCD students, whether you you come to UCD, including AutoCAD, EndNote, Microsoft Office and are studying maths or not, and support is offered on a one-to-one or SPSS. small group basis, with tuition by friendly and experienced tutors. There are two IT Centres on campus, located in the Daedalus and Health Sciences buildings. Look out for our mobile IT Centre which will Writing Support Centre be on the move across campus during term time! UCD is a BYOD (Bring Also located in the James Joyce Library, the Writing Support Centre your own device) campus so come to us for all your device queries. offers free, high-quality tuition in writing to students interested in UCD also has 1,000 computers available in open-access laboratories improving their writing skills. One-to-one tuition and a range of across campus. Online support is available at www.ucd.ie/it workshops/seminars are delivered by our team of friendly and non- judgemental writing tutors, who strive to ensure that students are helped to communicate, structure and present their knowledge and ideas in writing. Religious Worship Students from many different countries and religious faith traditions come to study at UCD. Prayer rooms for Muslim students are located in different spaces on the Belfield campus. There is also a Christian prayer room in the Health Sciences Centre. The Clonskeagh Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre is a short walk from campus. A contemplation room is located in the St Stephen’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Our Lady Seat of Wisdom church is located near the Student Centre. A faith directory is available at the chaplaincy which contains reference information.

22 RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES WORLDWIDE

23 APPLYING TO UCD

Applying to UCD is easy, and with If you are applying from China, India, information online, and supports offered Nigeria or Russia, please also check the Meet UCD by our Global Centres and International Irish Embassy website for details of further Visit Us Admissions Team, our application process documentation which may be required. We welcome the opportunity to meet you is quick and efficient. Note: Ireland is not a member of the and your family on campus and would General entry requirements, in terms of Schengen Agreement. You will, therefore, be delighted to speak to you about UCD A-level and International Baccalaureate still have to apply for an Irish visa even if you programme options, while giving you a requirements, can be found on the have a visa for a Schengen country. chance to explore our beautiful campus. programme outline pages of this Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice of your ALL students from countries outside the prospectus. These are provided as the visit so we can make arrangements on European Union or European Economic guideline entry requirements that all your behalf. Your visit will last between 60 Area, after they have registered with UCD, applicants, applying on the basis of school- minutes and 2.5 hours and can be booked must register with INIS in order to obtain leaving results must meet. For country- directly by logging on to a permission to remain in Ireland. INIS specific entry requirements, please visit registration must take place before the ϭ www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd- your ‘Country Page’: expiry date stamped on your passport by global/meet-ucd/ ϭ www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd immigration officials at the airport. This If a country is not listed, or to check the requirement also includes countries such as acceptability of your qualifications, please USA, Canada, Australia and Brazil, which, International Education Fairs email us at: internationaladmissions@ although they do not require a visa to enter We regularly attend international education ucd.ie In addition to satisfying the general Ireland, they are required to register with fairs with academics from the University academic criteria, there may be further INIS after arrival. Further information on to meet with potential students around programme-specific requirements, such registration will be provided at orientation. the world throughout the year. Come as proof of competency in mathematics You can always email along to meet us and we’ll be happy to (e.g. Engineering). Please refer to the [email protected] discuss any questions you have about programme pages for information on ϭ or check out the INIS website for more living and studying in Dublin. www.ucd.ie/ required or recommended subjects information. international/study-at-ucd-global/meet- (e.g. French, Biology, etc.). ucd/ Medical and travel insurance Furthermore, all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in EU Nationals: Students from EU Member English language. Please check online States in possession of the European ϭ [email protected] Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled ϭ Tel: +353 1 716 8500 www.ucd.ie/international/elr ϭ to public health services in Ireland. The for language requirements for individual EHIC card is available from the health programmes, including acceptable English authorities in your home country. For language tests. further information and information on your entitlements to healthcare while in Visas and Immigration Ireland, please see the European Health Some, but not all non-EU/EEA students Insurance Card website www.ehic.ie require an entry visa for Ireland. You can Non-EU Nationals: Because of the check on the Irish Naturalisation and regulations of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website Immigration Service, non-EU students (www.inis.gov.ie) for the list of countries must obtain private health insurance. UCD that are not visa required. If your country does not arrange health insurance for is not on the list, then you require a visa. students. You can purchase insurance in For example, US, Canadian, Brazilian and your home country; however you will need Malaysian students do not require a visa to ensure that it is valid in Ireland and in but Indian, Chinese and Russian any other countries you plan to travel to. students do.

24 COMING TO UCD Our international admissions team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about coming to UCD and you can find them in Dublin and further afield! UCD Global Centres UCD has a network of Global Centres located in five cities around the world. Staffed by UCD employees, these centres are contact and information hubs for students and parents when students are making an application to UCD. Make a call, drop them an email, or even visit a Global Centre in person. Each Global Centre serves a specific region, if your country falls outside these regions, please contact our central office in Dublin.

North America China University College Dublin North America Global Centre, University College Dublin Global 12 E. 49th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA Centre Beijing, C612A, Lufthansa Office Skype: UCDublin_NAmerica Building, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang Email: [email protected] District, Beijing, PR China 100125 Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions Email: chinaoffi[email protected] Tel: + 1-646-690-9024 (Eastern Time) Central Region Tel: +1-847-373-6731 (Central Time) South Asia University College Dublin South Asia Global West Coast Region Centre, Access Work Business Centre, Building Tel: +1-650-255-8532 (Pacific Time) 8C, 11th Floor, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon - 122002, Haryana

Tel: +91-9384810500 Tel: +91-9940633500 Email: [email protected]

Dublin (Central Office) UCD International, Gerard Manley Hopkins Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 8500 Email: [email protected]

Asia Pacific Middle East and North Africa University College Dublin Global Centre Southeast Asia, University College Dublin Global Centre Dubai Suite 9.07, North Block, The Ampwalk, No.218, Dubai Knowledge Park, Block 2B, Office F-06, Dubai. Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Email: [email protected] Tel: +60 (0) 12 2110 493 / +60 (0) 12 2110 554 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

25 MONEY MATTERS: FEES, FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition Fees Loans Scholarships UCD tuition fees vary according to the American loans Student excellence and achievement are degree taken. They cover the cost of study U.S. citizens and permanent residents recognised in UCD through a wide variety at the University, as well as charges for attending UCD are eligible to apply of scholarships and awards. The University registration, tuition, supervision, research for Federal Student Aid from the U.S. supports a range of scholarships (at consumables and equipment usage, Department of Education. UCD participates in undergraduate and postgraduate level) and examinations and graduation. For up-to- the Direct Loan and PLUS Loan programs and awards, which celebrate the diverse talents date details of tuition fees by programme also recognises aid provided for U.S. Veterans of our students. Many of these awards are of study, including additional programme by the G.I. Bill and V.A. Bill. Students are also highly regarded by employers and industry. costs, please check the UCD Fees website at able to secure private loans if necessary. Global Undergraduate Scholarships www.ucd.ie/fees Canadian loans To award outstanding achievement and Cost of Living The Government of Canada offers Canadian to attract students of the highest calibre Student Loans to full-time and part-time from around the world, UCD is pleased This table gives a rough guide to the cost post-secondary students who demonstrate to offer a number of scholarships to of living in Dublin over the course of one financial need in most provinces and international students. These scholarships month. territories across Canada. UCD is approved are competitively awarded based on to administer these loans.

MONTHLY COSTS Loans for students from other countries Rent (based on UCD The University does not currently administer Merville / Belgrove loans from countries other than Canada accommodation rates) €750 and the United States. You should check with your country’s government whether it Food (including provides loans for study in Ireland and what lunches) €250 the process is to apply for one. Travel (Student Leap card) €80 Other Funding Books and materials Opportunities (including photocopying Some international undergraduate students and printing) €70 at UCD are funded from their home Clothes / medical €45 governments or other funding bodies. For more information, you should contact the Mobile phone Ministry of Education or other appropriate (excluding handset government agency directly in your home cost) €20 country. Social life / Some multinational aid organisations miscellaneous €130 and other large corporations also provide scholarship funding for international Total: €1,345 students. If you wish to apply for assistance, please contact the nominated administrator within the organisation directly.

26 academic merit and offered by country postgraduate students who excel in specific year-long exchanges to our U21 partner and/or by discipline. Recipients of these subject areas or modules. institutions in Asia and Latin America . The scholarships are presented with a full level of scholarship funding depends on the Sports Scholarships, including the Ad Astra or partial tuition fee scholarship, (and length of exchange. Elite Sports Scholarship, are awarded to larger awards may require a separate students who have the potential to compete UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholars application). at the highest national and international are students who have a proven record The University also offers a range of other level in their sports. of academic excellence and a desire to scholarship opportunities to enrolled continue to achieve at the highest level. President’s Awards, which reward student students, including: International students will be automatically achievement and performance in a variety considered based on their first year University Scholars, 200 of which are of areas: exceptional contribution to college academic performance. awarded each year based on outstanding life, volunteering, or achievement against academic performance in each stage of a adversity. UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholars programme. are students who excel in drama or classical Universitas 21 Scholarships are offered music/Irish-traditional music and wish to 300 separate awards, prizes and medals, through the UCD International Office develop their performance talents while presented annually to undergraduate and to UCD students going on semester and pursuing a degree in UCD.

Scholarship I received the scholarship from “Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand and UCD to study in MSc Food Safety and Risk Analysis programme in the year 2015-2016. In the past year, I have learned a lot from my professors, the food safety experts. They encourage me and my friends both in classes and in real life by giving us opportunities to attend conferences, visit local farms and Irish food companies. Because of all of these great experiences, we now have an opportunity to work in major food companies in Ireland after we finish our degrees.

Besides the excellent academic support, UCD also offers many great extracurricular activities for students to explore such as Drama, Drawing, Sports, etc. One of the societies I joined was Japanese society where I learned how to play Japanese drum (Taiko), and got to perform the show in the event “Experience Japan 2016” at Phoenix Park with my friends from different countries. Thanks to UCD, my year in Ireland is one of the best moments in my life!”

Nuttha Janesiripanich (Nat) 2727 LANGUAGE AND STUDY SKILLS SUPPORTS UCD offers a number of support services to students who need to improve their language skills, either during their studies or in advance of starting a degree with us.

– Trinity ISE: At least merit in each skill English Language English Language category. Preparation Requirements – University of Cambridge Local If you require additional language training All UCD programmes are taught through Examinations Syndicate (UCLES): English at before you start your UCD International English, and applicants must provide grade C or above (incorporating the Oxford Foundation Year, you can first join the evidence of equivalent competence in Examining Body’s English as a Foreign intensive English Language Preparation English language through a recognised Language (Higher Paper). (ELP) course, taught at the International English language test, as outlined. UCD – Cambridge English Language (1119) Study Centre. The course will improve your recognises the appropriate minimum score conducted overseas by UCLES: B4 or English language skills to the required level in the following acceptable English language better. equivalent of IELTS 5.0. examinations, but some programmes may – English Test for Academic and Professional require a higher level of English (please check If you have an IELTS level of 4.0 or equivalent Purposes (ETAPP): Grade C1 (i.e. CEFR Level information online for your programme): you will need at least one term of ELP. You C1 or C2). can either start in July or September. At – International English Language Testing – UK Examining Boards/Bodies: GCE O-Level the end of your ELP course, you will not System (IELTS): An average score of 6.5 English Language at Grade C or above, be required to retake your IELTS, but will over all components and a minimum of 6.0 GCSE English Language at Grade C or progress to the International Foundation in each band on the Academic Version. above, GCSE English Literature at Grade C Year, providing you have achieved the – Test of English as a Foreign Language or above. required module grades. (TOEFL) administered by Princeton – Pearson English Language Test: Minimum University: A minimum score of 600 in the of 63 (and at least 59 for each item of both paper-based Test of English as a Foreign skills profiles). Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475+. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section. – Cambridge Examinations: 180+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English).

28 – The IELTS (International English Language UCD Applied Testing System) test International Language Centre – An MA/Graduate Diploma in TESOL Foundation Year The UCD Applied Language Centre and TESOL Studies (Teaching English to The UCD International Foundation Year provides a wide range of language-learning Speakers of Other Languages) is specifically designed for international programmes and services for all students. students who need additional study The emphasis is on the acquisition of Pre-sessional English courses before starting an undergraduate degree communication skills to ensure that programme at UCD. The programme consists – UCD’s Pre-Sessional Pathways help you students develop the competence and of three terms. Each programme combines gain your required level of English for entry confidence to use the target languages for study skills, English language training and to UCD degree programmes. They are study or work purposes. The centre offers academic study to prepare you for degree- suitable for students who: the following: level study. We take special care to provide – Need to improve their language skills as international students with the set of – A range of elective modules a condition of entry to their UCD degree academic study skills that are required of – Courses including European, Asian, programme domestic students but may not be taught Slavonic and Middle Eastern languages – Have already met the English Language in other countries, so that the transition to – English for General Purposes conditions for entry, but wish to improve a different education system is as easy as their proficiency and acclimatise to life and possible for the student. – English for Academic Studies (EAS), a study at UCD before the academic year preparatory programme for students Depending on the degree you want to begins who need to build English language and access, you can choose from two routes: academic skills ϭ www.ucd.ie/alc – Business, Economics and Social Sciences – A variety of courses in English that attract students from all over the world – Engineering and Sciences On the programme, you will study four core subject modules and six subject- specific modules designed to focus on the academic areas most useful for your degree. You can find more information about the programmes you can progress to at www. ucdisc.com

29 WHEN YOU GET HERE

We understand that moving to a new country can be stressful. To ensure that you feel right at home, UCD has a complete orientation week that begins with an airport welcome!

Arrival to Dublin – Airport Welcome A dedicated team of UCD Global Guides are based in the arrivals hall of Dublin Airport for the first two days of orientation week to answer any questions you may have and to help you on your journey to UCD. New Student Orientation takes place the week before the academic year begins and it is a special week for new students only.

What happens during Orientation? – Make new friends and get to know people. – Meet your UCD Orientation Guides and Peer Mentors (current UCD students), who will show you around campus, introduce you to your classmates and help you get settled into life at UCD. – Meet your lecturers and support staff. – Receive academic advice to help you finalise your choice of modules so you have your timetable in place before the first day of lectures. – Collect your student card. – Hear about all the student services at UCD. – Meet and learn about the Students’ Union. – Attend the President’s Welcome Ceremony to mark the official start to your UCD journey. The best part of Orientation is that it’s fun! Annual Orientation traditions include comedy, tapas and salsa dancing, debates, movie nights, sports tournaments, DJ and band nights in the Student Club, scavenger hunts and the Orientation Céilí and Barbecue.

30 Let's talk about orientation

When you come to UCD, you will be among Orientation is 4,000 other new incoming students, many certainly not of whom you will interact with both during “ orientation and throughout your time at UCD. to be missed! I You are now part of the UCD family! had a wonderful time attending Alongside student orientation, we also have an extensive, fun and dynamic programme of all the events. activities for international students. During this Landing in time, you will have ample opportunity to meet Ireland for UCD International staff and students through the first time, I events such as the Presidents' Welcome, Student Café & Fair, social and cultural really appreciated excursions, and many other exciting events that there was that operate out of the UCD Global Lounge, a Meet and Greet the University's hub for international students. at the airport. The UCD Global Lounge Events seniors were really Once orientation week is over, the UCD Global helpful and informative Lounge calendar of events is packed with and they helped us to get to opportunities for students to take advantage the campus. There were many of their time in Ireland. You can explore the island of Saints and Scholars through road social events that helped us to trips, walking tours, and by taking part in settle in during the Orientation Week. I celebrations of Irish culture right here on particularly enjoyed the Dublin Day Trip, campus. There is also an extensive calendar of the International Student Café & Fair, and celebrations of different cultures throughout the year, and all students are invited to attend of course the Céilí night! these events, which are often organised in I absolutely loved the music and the conjunction with student societies. dancing. I also joined the walking tours. Road trip - to Ikea! Wondering where are the lecture theatres? On arrival in Ireland, many students will want The Not-so-secret Secret Lake? Grocery to pick up some items for their homes. During stores? Even Dublin city centre itself? No Orientation Week, UCD International organise worries, Global Guides cover everything – bus trips to Ikea. come and experience the Global Lounge!” Events and services offered by UCD International are always popular so be sure to Joanne Xiao Yen Tan, visit the UCD Global Guides in the UCD Global Lounge when you arrive for more details. Actuarial & Financial Studies

31 TO UCD AND BEYOND

UCD encourages all of our undergraduate UCD Volunteers Overseas students to study overseas. In an increasingly Established in 2003, UCD Volunteers To use fingers as forks, to calm complex global age, UCD provides an Overseas (UCDVO) is a registered charity “a class of a hundred and twenty international context for your studies, giving which provides international volunteering and five, to squat and not to sit, to you opportunities to experience the wider development education programmes for the fix a rusty bicycle chain on a world and earn your global citizenship. UCD UCD community. UCDVO’s vision is for UCD dusty orange track under the has over 400 exchange partners worldwide in students to graduate with an understanding 54 countries, and when you go on exchange of the challenges facing humanity worldwide pressure of dozens of giddily you remain a fully registered student of UCD and the determination and self-belief to tackle amused, wide eyed kids. Pure with all of our student services available to the issues underlying poverty and inequality learning from sun up to sun you. in the world. down. My UCDVO trip was a Erasmus+ Exchanges UCDVO provides students, staff and barrage of life lessons great Students participate in exchanges with partner graduates with the opportunity to volunteer and small, disguised under the universities in 29 countries throughout Europe for the benefit of disadvantaged communities guise of Tanzanian routine. through our Erasmus+ exchange programme. overseas, in response to needs explicitly Some of these I recognised identified by those communities. UCDVO’s Students on an Erasmus+ exchange are eligible when I was in the very cauldron to apply for Erasmus grant funding. Volunteer Programme is a one-year commitment, which includes a four-week of school life, others I never Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility placement overseas, and a structured series of realised until I came home and Exchanges development education workshops, training sat in my room and just heard Students can now also apply for Erasmus+ and debriefing. Current project locations silence, no student’s cries ICM grants to study at our partner institutions include India, Haiti, Nicaragua, Tanzania or jovial greetings from the outside of Europe! and Uganda. Applications for volunteer ” placements open in September each year. townsfolk. Universitas 21 As a member of the Universitas 21 global Kevin Byrne - network of research-intensive universities, Ruaha, Tanzania 2017 you can study with one of our Universitas 21 partners, such as the National University of Singapore, University of British Columbia, University of Auckland and University of Melbourne. Alternatively, you can also choose other exchanges with universities in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA.

www.ucd.ie/international/exchange-programmes facebook.com/ucdexchanges

Photo of Kevin Byrne and some local boys, Ruaha, Tanzania 2017

32 I knew that a year studying “in Australia was always going to be filled with fantastic new experiences and would be a time of great learning. Never could I have anticipated however, how much it would alter my outlook on life. Living away from Ireland and meeting new and passionate people gave me a chance to see where I really want to be in the future.”

Rosanna Cooney BA Liberal Arts International, Queensland, Australia

33 YOUR CAREER PATHWAY

At UCD, we want to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your week-long business immersion study visits to City of chosen career. Whether it is advice on London (Commercial Law and Corporate Finance)

creating your C.V., interview skills training, 2 for 40 selected students. linking you with potential employers, or helping you secure an all-important internship, UCD has the supports you need on your roadmap to career success. credit bearing career development 5 modules taken by 201 students.

projects funded under Sparc-Supporting 13 Partnerships and Realising Change.

of the class 91% students completed a non-credit of 2016 were in employment or further study within nine months of leaving UCD. Certificate with the Centre e.g. the Non -Credit 120 Certificate in Work-Related Learning.

students completed online self-assessment tools such as: Occupational Interest Inventory, Type The UCD Career Dynamic Indicator (helping students understand the Development Centre 1,987 relationship of their personality to work), Numerical Whether you have a clear vision of what and Verbal and Abstract Reasoning tests. you want to do upon graduation or are just beginning to look at your career options, the UCD Career Development Centre can help students availed of the career coaching you to: 2,764 and guidance services. – Understand the range of national and international career opportunities available to you. – Find out what other UCD graduates from students attended 5 Recruitment Fairs your programme have gone on to do. 5,184 held on campus. – Take credit bearing and non credit- bearing programmes & workshops to develop your skills, competencies and students attended at least one of 196 tailored attitudes that employers seek. lectures and workshops carried out in UCD Schools – Develop a winning C.V., cover letter and 7, 330 organised by the Career Development Centre. interview techniques for face-to-face, telephone, Skype and group interviews and learn how best to compete for jobs.

During the academic year 2017/18, UCD students developed the skills and competencies and career knowledge needed for success.

On-campus recruitment fair

34 Every year we hire UCD Stay Back Visa “students for all our programmes including The Irish Government’s Third our Summer Internship Level Graduate Scheme offers programme, our Work graduates of Irish higher Why do education institutes a one- Placement programme and an internship? year stay back visa so they can our Graduate programme. remain in Ireland and seek work We have alumni from UCD experience. This stay back visa throughout every part of is extended to two years for our business from Partners Gain valuable industry knowledge postgraduate students. through to Associates. We 01 and experience hire UCD students from all courses including Business, Networking Opportunities with Accountancy, Law, Science, World Leading Employers Arts and Engineering. The Exposure to real world problems students we recruit are 02 211 employers attended 5 Recruitment Fairs on campus, targeting UCD students for intern enterprising, passionate, and graduate jobs. innovative , bright and have 3,106 intern and graduate jobs were directed strong communication Work with technologies/tools not to the UCD Career Development Centre for and interpersonal skills. available on campus promotion to students at UCD. They’re seeking an 03 173 employer-led workshops, lectures and opportunity for personal recruitment presentations were delivered and professional growth, on campus. the chance to experience new cultures, to build Test out a job or career path Internships lasting relationships and 04 Many UCD programmes offer internships make an impact. Students to students. Doing an internship is a great and graduates from opportunity for you to get practical UCD fulfil all of these Opportunity to be offered a experience in the industry which is requirements and we find graduate position. More companies related to your field of study/interest. that they thrive in PwC.” 05 are using internships to develop The two main types of internships that are their future talent pipeline and often relevant to students are academic internships convert interns into graduate hires. and non-academic internships. Niamh McInerney, Head of Graduate An academic internship is an internship that Recruitment, PwC you complete as part of your programme of Improve and develop study for which you receive course credit. 06 professional skills These are only offered as part of certain Experience has shown courses, so you should read your course “UCD graduates from all description carefully to see whether your disciplines to possess course includes an academic internship. the attributes and skills If this is the case, you will complete your Acquire new skills to add to your needed to thrive in our internship either during your academic year 07 ‘tool belt’ or immediately afterwards and you will be business and deliver high contacted by an Internship Manager after quality and innovative your arrival to Ireland to find out more. The solutions for which Internship Manager will NOT place you in an ” Accenture is renowned. Professional experience for your internship position, instead you will be invited next interview and supported to apply competitively for roles 08 advertised by the Internship Manager's office. Hilary O’Meara, Head of Accenture’s Technology If your programme does not include an Growth Platform in Ireland academic internship, it may be possible for you to complete a non-academic internship during Helps you to "stand out from the the summer months when students can work 09 crowd" full time. For more information on your working www.ucd.ie/careers rights please see the Working in Ireland section on the UCD Career Development Centre facebook.com/ucdcareers website. This is an internship which you source yourself and you can book an appointment with @ucdcareers Network and build up professional contacts the Career Development Centre to obtain more 10 guidance on this. Around 76% of employers now offer internship programmes and about 93% of these are paid internships. UCD hosts an Internship and Volunteering Fair on campus every year.

35 OUR ALUMNI UCD has an enormous global network of alumni, living and working in all corners of the world. Our alumni are proud to call UCD their alma mater, and credit UCD with giving them a great start in their careers.

Dr. Patricia Scanlan, Peter Sutherland, Rory Sexton, UCD UCD Medicine and UCD Law Engineering Peter Sutherland had an extraordinary career Rory Sexton has worked in high-tech Medical Science that straddled the public and private spheres. manufacturing in Germany, Singapore, Dr. Patricia Scanlan spearheaded the As European Commissioner he set in motion California & China since graduating from paediatric cancer treatment revolution the ERASMUS programme, benefitting over UCD as an Electrical Engineer. He joined in Tanzania. Graduating from from UCD nine million students during the last thirty Apple in 2001 and helped lead and expand Medicine in 1997, Dr. Scanlan first went to years. He was Director General of the World its global supply chain as it rapidly grew to Tanzania in 2006 as part of her Masters Trade Organisation, and in the last 10 years of be one of the largest companies in the world. programme. In the space of 5 years, she his life he was a keen, fearless and passionate He now lives in Shanghai & is responsible for revolutionised survival rates for paediatric advocate for migrants in his role as UN Special Apple’s manufacturing operations & supply cancers who presented for care from 12% Representative for International Migration. chain across Asia. to 60%. She is now committed to reaching every child - estimated to be 4,000 children in Tanzania, a country of 47m people.

Dr. David O'Reilly, Anne Anderson - VV Giri ‘When I am not an Indian, UCD Engineering Arts, Humanities & I am an Irishman’.' Dr. David O'Reilly, a UCD Chemical Social Sciences V.V. Giri, who became the fourth Engineering graduate, rose to the very top of President of India between 1969 - 1974, one of the most competitive oil industries in Anne Anderson was appointed as the first studied Law at UCD between 1913-1916 the world as Chairman and CEO of Chevron female Ambassador of Ireland to the United Corporation. He continues to support the States from 2013-2017. She has also served as ongoing efforts of his alma mater, not just Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations, financially, but also with his time, energy the European Union, France and Monaco, the and wisdom to nurture future generations of first woman to hold each of these positions. UCD students.

36 TIMELINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO UCD First steps

Research - meet UCD representatives in your country, make contact with your Global Centre or 01 our International Admissions Team.

At the beginning of your final year

Continue your research, start your application on October 1st, apply for scholarships, check out where 02 our teams will be in your country.

Accept your offer, research any requirements in relation to visas and immigration, investigate the requirements 03 around when and how you will pay your fees.

Check your offer letter for your deadline and... 04 Accept your offer!

Book your accommodation - check your emails for 05 notification of when and how to book.

May - August Attend a virtual or in-person pre-departure session with 06 one of our teams - check your emails and our social media accounts for notifications

Late August / Early September 07 Arrive for orientation

September 08 Start classes!

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Arts & Humanities

Arts (Two Subjects) 39 Humanities 39

Archaeology 81 Celtic Studies, Art History & History 57 Art History 41 Classics, Art History & Archaeology 58 Celtic Civilisation 42 Classics, English & History 59 Classics (Greek & Roman English, Drama & Film 60 Civilisation, Latin and Greek) 43 English, European & World Literatures 61 Drama Studies 44 English with Creative Writing 62 English 45 English Literature 63 Film Studies 46 History 49 French 47 History & Politics 64 Geography 82 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures 65 German 48 Music, Film & Drama 66 History 49 Information & Communication Studies 83 Irish Folklore 51 Modern Languages 67 Irish Studies 52 Italian 53 Linguistics 54 Mathematics 129 Music 55 Philosophy 84 Politics & International Relations 85 Sociology 87 Spanish 56 Statistics 131

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Why UCD Arts & Humanities?

If you want to understand, explain and interpret the world around you, and if you are interested in evaluating evidence, in weighing up arguments and in being creative, our Arts & Humanities degrees are designed for you. Our degrees develop a deep understanding of people, societies and cultures, past and present. We challenge students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas. Our graduates are equipped with critical, transferable skills for a wide range of career options and are recognised for their achievements in the arts, business, media, education and technology.

The College of Arts and Humanities offers the widest range Choose from our 11 BA Humanities programmes: of Arts and Humanities programmes available in Ireland. It is a vibrant and dynamic environment and community, where ¬ Celtic Studies, Art History & ¬ English, European & World History Literatures creative, critical and analytical thinking are developed. Our world-class teachers and researchers attract students from ¬ Classics, Art History & ¬ English, Drama & Film Archaeology more than 120 countries around the world. ¬ History ¬ Classics, English & History ¬ History & Politics ¬ English Literature WE OFFER THREE DISTINCT ROUTES TO STUDY FOR A ¬ Languages, Linguistics & DEGREE IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES SUBJECTS. ¬ English with Creative Writing Cultures BA Arts (Two Subjects) (Three Years) ¬ Music, Film & Drama BA Humanities (Four Years) In Year 3, you will develop your academic knowledge and diversify your skills through a range of routes, depending on your course: BA Modern Languages (Four Years) ¬ Apply for an internship across a range of sectors from arts to business to technology BA Arts (Two Subjects) ¬ Embark on a semester- or year-long study abroad programme. This three-year programme gives you the opportunity and ¬ Undertake discipline-specific modules. freedom to study an unrivalled range of subjects. You can choose In Year 4, you may also complete an extended research project/ from many popular subject combinations in this long-established dissertation in your chosen subject area. and internationally-recognised degree, which provides an excellent foundation for a range of career options. You will build a unique skill set in research, digital expertise, scholarship, and BA Modern Languages inquiry, with an ability to use those skills to pursue and evaluate This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to study knowledge and to communicate effectively. at least two languages, choosing from French, German, Italian and Spanish. During your studies, you will develop a sophisticated level BA Humanities of intercultural competence, enabling you to communicate fluently The four-year BA Humanities’ innovative, interdisciplinary, multi- in a broad range of social and professional contexts. Critically aware subject programmes provide coherence and depth to student and open to alternative ways of thinking, successful graduates are learning within a carefully structured framework. We offer both equipped to live and work effectively in multi-cultural and multi- intensive training in particular disciplines and unique skill sets lingual environments. that are developed through bringing together subjects that speak to, and relate closely to, each other.

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BA Arts (Two Subjects) - BAU5 This programme is taught by our world-class academics and allows you to specialise in your chosen subjects so that you can embark on a wide range of future careers, postgraduate opportunities and professional work.

Select your subjects Indicate on your application form the two subjects you wish to study. Find out which you can combine in the grid below. Please note ¬ In a Joint Major degree (for example, History and English), students take an equal number of modules in both subjects. ¬ In a Major/Minor degree (for example, Music with Philosophy), students take more modules in their Major subject (e.g. Music).

Choose one Major subject from the column on the left and a second subject from the row across the top. Possible combinations of subjects are indicated by:

Indicates Two Subject Joint Major degree combination.

OIndicates Two Subject Major/Minor degree combination, where the subject in the column on the left is the Major subject and the subject in the row across the top is the Minor subject. Archaeology Art History Civilisation Celtic Drama Studies English StudiesFilm French Geography German Greek Greek & Roman Civilisation History Information Communication & Irish/Gaeilge Irish Folklore Irish Studies Italian Latin Linguistics Mathematics Music Philosophy Sociology Spanish Statistics Art History O     O  Celtic Civilization          Drama Studies         English O  O  O  O  Film Studies        French         German         Greek        Greek & Roman Civilization          History      OO Irish Folklore          Irish Studies        Italian       Latin        Linguistics   O     Mathematics    

Music O    O  Spanish         Statistics    

Year 1 Optional International Study Abroad Study your two chosen subjects and develop your options by choosing UCD offers you the opportunity to study abroad, for either a semester a third subject from the extensive range available. or a year, in one of our prestigious partner universities across the world. Students who choose to spend an additional year abroad At the end of First Year, you will receive advice and support in graduate with a four-year BA International degree. finalising your two subject choices before you move into Second Year. If you are studying Music, you may transfer from a Joint Honours Add a Fourth Year degree to a Single Subject degree after Year 1. Convert your BA into an MA by taking a one-year course at our top- ranking Schools. See relevant subject pages to view MA options. Years 2 and 3 Study your two chosen subjects to degree level.

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"My time in the School of Art History and Cultural Policy at UCD is one of my most cherished experiences, when looking back at my undergraduate and postgraduate education. The School represents a Art History superb blend of academia, research and networking. The outstanding lecturers at the School come from a range of different BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) fields and backgrounds, which facilitates a BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) fascinating research environment. Anyone interested in Art History and some of its outer branches should definitely consider BA Arts BAU5 joining the excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available in the Length of Course 3 Years School. You won’t regret it!” Guideline Entry Requirements Louis Weyhe Funder BA, MA, PhD IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Why is this subject for me? A combination of end-of-semester written CCC or equivalent Art History is for you if you are interested in examinations and continuous assessment is Other Examinations any or all of the different aspects of visual used. In your final year, you may also prepare See www.ucd.ie/international culture: painting, sculpture, architecture, a minor dissertation. International Foundation Year the decorative arts and modern visual art No forms, including photography, film, video Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are and performance. At UCD, Art History is a Art History stimulates and sharpens visual under review at the time of printing. stimulating and richly rewarding subject and critical awareness. It has diverse See www.ucd.ie/international/ib that explores the aesthetic and stylistic, the applications and equips graduates with the historical and the critical elements of visual skills to appreciate and critically examine the images and environments surrounding them. art. Studying Art History Graduates in Art History have found the What will I study? as a Joint Major with one of the below: subject has diverse applications and can Celtic Civilisation Irish/ Gaeilge The student of Art History will learn to lead to employment opportunities in: interpret the art of different ages, to assess Drama Studies Irish Studies its meaning, development, context and Museums and galleries ¬ Cultural and English Italian quality. You will study systems of formal heritage sector ¬ Education and academia ¬ Film Studies Latin analysis, such as composition, style or Media, journalism and publishing ¬ Auction French Mathematics iconography; patronage and social context; houses ¬ Archives. German Music conceptual and historical analysis. UCD offers two taught Masters degrees for Greek Spanish suitably qualified graduates: the Masters History Statistics First Year in Art History and the Masters in Cultural OR Studying Art History First year modules introduce students to Policy & Arts Management, as well as the with one Minor subject: the key periods, artists and movements opportunity to pursue doctoral research, all Geography Philosophy of European art and architecture. Typical of which provides further possibilities for modules include: Tools of Art History ¬ Giotto to careers in the arts. BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Michelangelo ¬ Caravaggio to Turner ¬ Art & The Modern World. International Study Opportunities Length of Course 4 Years Second & Final Years Opportunities to study abroad may include: Typical modules include: Modernism ¬ The – Universität Wien, Austria Guideline Entry Requirements Please see entry requirements of your chosen

Art & Architecture of Classical Antiquity – Université Panthéon-Sorbonne, France Major (page 71-87) ¬ Modern Irish Art ¬ Modern Architecture ¬ – Università degli Studi di Roma III, Italy Dutch Art ¬ Irish Medieval Art & Architecture – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain ¬ Northern Renaissance ¬ Art & Revolution Studying Art History as a Minor in the 20th century ¬ The 18th-century – Erasmus University Rotterdam, with one of the following: Netherlands Domestic Interior ¬ Art and Death ¬ Courts Archaeology Sociology and Court Culture ¬ Visualizing Migration. – Université de Lausanne, Switzerland Students attend lectures, tutorials and – University of Lund, Sweden seminars, and undertake independent study. – University of Nottingham, UK Field trips to local and national museums, – University of California, USA galleries, historic buildings and sites are – University of Otago, New Zealand also integrated in the undergraduate – Waseda University, Japan programme. Courses have, in some Other courses of interest instances, afforded the opportunity for Modern Languages ϭ67 field-trips to London and further afield. Classics, Art History & Archaeology ϭ58 Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

Elizabeth Varley [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy +353 1 716 8162 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/ucdarthistorycultpolicy 41 UCD Arts & Humanities

“Celtic Civilisation has proven to be a compelling and intriguing subject for me. As a Celtic Civilisation student, I have had access to a wide range of interesting and challenging modules. I would strongly Celtic recommend Celtic Civilisation to anyone with even the smallest interest in the Civilisation history, literature, language and culture of the Celts in Ireland and further afield.” BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Rosemary Shannon Celtic Civilisation and Linguistics Student BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

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Length of Course 3 Years

Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Why is this subject for me? Early Irish IB Total 24 Celtic Civilisation enables students to You will have the opportunity to study Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] form an overview of the history, literature, Early Irish at a basic level in order to CCC or equivalent language and culture of the Celts over become familiar with the main features of the language. You will also read examples Other Examinations the centuries. No knowledge of the Celtic See www.ucd.ie/international languages is required, but students, of texts, both prose and poetry, thereby if they choose, may get an introduction gaining an insight into the riches of the International Foundation Year language and literature of early medieval No to Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, Modern Welsh and Breton. Ireland. No previous knowledge of Irish *please note IB requirements are is required. under review at the time of printing. Many of the Celtic Civilisation modules Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib are good choices as electives for those interested in Celtic culture in Ireland This degree provides the skills that will Studying Celtic Civilisation and beyond. allow you to follow a wide range of graduate as a Joint Major with one of the below: studies as well as career opportunities in: Art History Irish Folklore What will I study? – Heritage English Irish Studies Celtic Civilisation – Research Film Studies Italian The Celtic Civilisation programme – Media German Latin includes a choice of specifically designed – Teaching Greek Linguistics Celtic modules and a choice of relevant Greek & Roman – Business Music modules from other subjects. This gives an Civilisation opportunity to get a broad overview Courses also prepare students for graduate History Spanish of Celtic culture but also explore specific studies in a wide range of linguistic, aspects of interest. historical and literary fields. BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Welsh International Study Opportunities Length of Course 4 Years Welsh is the most widely spoken of the Celtic Civilisation has links with several modern Celtic languages, and ideal for universities, which allows students to Guideline Entry Requirements students wanting to learn a new language take an Erasmus year abroad in a range Please see entry requirements of your at university level. Students gain a working of European universities and destinations, chosen Major (page 71-87) knowledge of the language and can combine including: Studying Celtic Civilisation as a Minor this with Celtic Civilisation courses on – Oslo, Norway with: culture and literature. – Aberystwyth, Wales Archaeology – Bangor, Wales – Brest, France

Other courses of interest Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore +353 1 716 8105 Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 42 UCD Arts & Humanities "Greek and Roman Civilisation was a major highlight of my time in UCD. The many aspects of life that the programme touches on (history, literature, drama, art, archaeology and language to name a few) kept me engaged and interested throughout. Classics The wonderful teaching of the School (Greek & Roman Civilisation, of Classics provided me with excellent analytical skills which have been key assets Latin and Greek) to, and indeed inspired me towards, my BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) subsequent career in law. To enhance my BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) research abilities for my career, and as my undergraduate experience was so enjoyable, I have also undertaken the MA in Classics BA Arts BAU5 part-time." Alex Ryan BA 2011, MA 2019 Length of Course 3 Years

Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Why is this subject for me? GREEK IB Total 24 We offer a language programme for As so much of European culture looks back Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] to Classical Antiquity, studying Classics will beginners, leading to the study of CCC or equivalent give you insights not just into the ancient authors such as Homer, Plato, Sophocles, past but also into the ideas and texts that Thucydides and Euripides. Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international shaped the present. Three subjects are Students attend lectures and tutorials, and offered within the BA degree, which you can undertake independent reading and study. International Foundation Year take separately or combine: Some modules are taught in small classes. No Greek & Roman Civilisation ¬ Latin ¬ Greek Assessment is through class tests, exams, *please note IB requirements are Greek & Roman Civilisation explores the coursework essays and learning journals, under review at the time of printing. Classical World, through history, literature, with some opportunities also for group work. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib art, archaeology, mythology and philosophy. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities You do not need any previous knowledge of Graduates have highly valued skills, the subject, nor will you have to learn the including research and data analysis, ancient languages. presentation and discussion of opposing Latin and Greek allow you to either learn viewpoints, and writing English to a high a language from scratch or to develop standard. Graduates have pursued various your existing knowledge. Learn to read careers, such as: Advertising ¬ Broadcasting works by authors such as Cicero, Homer, ¬ Journalism ¬ Teaching ¬ IT ¬ Law ¬ Business Plato, Sophocles and Virgil, in their original You can continue your study of the ancient languages. world at UCD, with a taught MA in Classics What will I study? and a research degree – MLitt or PhD. For details, see www.ucd.ie/classics/study/ GREEK & ROMAN CIVILISATION First Year International Study Opportunities Classical Greece ¬ Age of Augustus ¬ War and UCD School of Classics has links with the BSc Social Sciences SBU3 the Hero (Homer and Virgil) ¬ Lost Cities of Universities of Athens, Catania, Cyprus, the Ancient World. Erlangen, Stuttgart and Rouen. Non-EU Length of Course 4 Years Second & Final Years exchange opportunities include the University of Melbourne, Australia and the Alexander the Great ¬ Greek Tragedy ¬ Heracles Guideline Entry Requirements the Hero ¬ Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians ¬ University of Virginia, USA. Please see entry requirements of your Minoans and Mycenaeans ¬ Epic after Virgil chosen Major (page 71-87) ¬ The Oedipus Myth ¬ Pompeii ¬ Eating and Drinking in Antiquity ¬ Family Life in Ancient Greece ¬ Magic in the Ancient World. KEY FACT There is also the opportunity at the end of The Classical Museum at UCD holds the largest first or second year to go to Greece on our collection of Greek and Roman artefacts on study tour. display in Ireland. Students taking relevant modules have the opportunity for hands-on LATIN interaction with the collection. You can begin the study of Latin in first year, or develop existing knowledge from Leaving Certificate or equivalent, through modules on language, literature and culture. Authors studied include Virgil, Cicero, Tacitus, Livy. Other courses of interest Classics, Art History & Archaeology ϭ58 Classics, English & History ϭ59

Dr Alexander Thein, Head of School [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Classics +353 1 716 8662 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 43 UCD Arts & Humanities "I chose to study drama at UCD because I wanted to pursue a career in theatre but felt I needed the grounding of a university degree. The course is the perfect balance of academic and practical study. The staff are supportive and approachable, which makes a difference on such a big campus. The Performance Project module was the highlight of the course for me as we got to work with a professional director to create and perform in an original piece of theatre. I enjoyed the course immensely and so I continued to the MA in Theatre Practice, the joint MA offered by UCD Drama Studies and the Gaiety School of Acting" Rosa Bowden BA 2016 / MA in Theatre Practice 2017 BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

BA Arts BAU5 Why is this subject for me? For example, current offerings during The Drama Studies programme is for third year include modules that provide students opportunities for intensive study: Length of Course 3 Years students who are interested in learning about theatre and performance in theory Performance Project auditions students and Guideline Entry Requirements and practice. Drama Studies has a range creates an ensemble production working IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* of modules that bring together scholarly, with a professional director; Research IB Total 24 creative, and practical “on-your-feet” tasks Project invites students to write on a and assignments. Drama Studies educates research topic of their choice with individual Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] students in the history and practices staff supervision. CCC or equivalent of theatre and performance, in current Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Other Examinations theoretical methods and approaches See www.ucd.ie/international to research and analysis of theatre and Drama Studies will develop your knowledge performance, and in a wide range of generic, of theatre and performance, and hone and International Foundation Year enhance your research and writing skills No historical, national and international traditions. through academic and practical study. A *please note IB requirements are degree in Drama Studies will develop your under review at the time of printing. What will I study? presentation, teamwork, performance, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib In Drama Studies, students will study from and analytical skills, allowing you to pursue Studying Drama Studies a theoretical and practical perspective a careers in the following areas: as a Joint Major with one of the below: range of performance genres from classical Theatre (writer, director, actor, dramaturge, Greek plays to contemporary Irish and Art History Irish Studies producer, theatre and cultural management) international theatre and performance. English Italian ¬ Theatre Industry/Tourism (advertising, Film Studies Latin Drama Studies modules include: public relations) ¬ Education (teaching, research, and educational drama) ¬ German Linguistics First Year Journalism and broadcasting Greek Mathematics The Theatrical Event: Case Studies in Greek & Roman Making Theatre ¬ Early Irish Theatre Masters programmes are offered Music Civilisation Movement ¬ Theatre Context & Conventions ¬ in specialised areas of Drama and History Spanish Introduction to Physical Theatre. Performance, including a collaborative Irish/ Gaeilge Statistics Second Year MA in Theatre Practice, jointly offered by Irish Folklore Performance in Everyday Life ¬ Introduction UCD and The Gaiety School of Acting, and to Acting ¬ Playwriting ¬ Contemporary Ireland an MA in Writing for Theatre (www.ucd.ie/ on Stage ¬ 20th Century Avant Garde Drama englishdramafilm/study/postgraduate). PhD ¬ Staging Performance ¬ Queer Theatre and options are also available. Performance. International Study Opportunities Third Year Opportunities may include: Contemporary Theatre and Performance ¬ – Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Beckett in Performance ¬ Theatre of Martin Germany McDonagh ¬ Research Project ¬ Performance Project ¬ Educational Drama and Augusto – Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France Boal ¬ Northern Irish Theatre. – University of Turin, Italy Students attend lectures, tutorials and – University of Verona, Italy workshops, participate in group work, and – University of Amsterdam, the undertake independent study. Years one Netherlands and two introduce students to fundamental – University of Coimbra, Portugal Other courses of interest theoretical and practical skills for research – University of Barcelona, Spain English Literature ϭ63 and analysis in Drama Studies. In year three, – University of British Columbia, Canada English, Drama & Film ϭ60 students build on this knowledge and are Music, Film & Drama ϭ66 invited to pursue more specialised interests. – University of Miami, USA – University of Otago, New Zealand

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office Drama & Film [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of English, Drama & Film +353 1 716 8604 C218 Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 44 UCD Arts & Humanities "From studying English at UCD I have developed a profound understanding and appreciation of literature. It has also given English me the opportunity to implement the craft of writing, critical thinking and analysis, BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) helping me to develop how I articulate my BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) ideas in academia and everyday life. The School of English has an extremely friendly BA Arts BAU5 and dedicated staff. Each lecturer that I have interacted with has been extremely Length of Course 3 Years helpful and approachable. The lecturers and tutors are very passionate about their Guideline Entry Requirements subject. This is conveyed through their IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* various teaching styles, making for a very IB Total 24 enjoyable experience." Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Adesewa Awobadejo English Student CCC or equivalent Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international International Foundation Year Why is this subject for me? Assessment is through end-of-semester No Study English at UCD if you are an essays and written examinations, as well as *please note IB requirements are enthusiastic reader, talker and writer, a range of continuous assessment methods, under review at the time of printing. and love literature. Strengthen your including worksheets, presentations and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib understanding of narrative, poetic and project work. dramatic forms. Enlarge your critical Studying English vocabulary and historical awareness. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities as a Joint Major with one of the below: Explore how the study of literature Graduates in English work across a wide Art History Irish Folklore intersects with questions of gender, politics range of industries, including: Broadcasting Celtic Civilisation Irish Studies and cultural theory. Learn how to research and Journalism ¬ Cultural Production Drama Studies Italian a topic, evaluate evidence and present your and Arts Management ¬ Public Relations Film Studies Latin ideas in a cogent, elegant fashion. Become ¬ Business / Finance ¬ Publishing ¬ Law French Linguistics a creative and dynamic critic yourself! ¬ Politics ¬ Policymaking ¬ Teaching ¬ German Mathematics Heritage ¬ Management Consultancy ¬ What will I study? Greek Music Tourism ¬ Humanities Research. You will study themes, forms, theories and Greek & Roman Philosophy contexts of literature from around the world There are a wide range of Masters Civilisation Spanish and from Medieval to contemporary times, Programmes available in the School of History Statistics choosing from more than 60 modules. English, Drama and Film, which include: Irish/ Gaeilge Modules include: Literature and Culture (with strands in Studying English First Year American ¬ Gender, Sexuality and Culture OR with one Minor subject: ¬ ¬ ¬ Literature in Context 1 & 2 ¬ Contemporary Medieval Modern and Contemporary Information & Renaissance] ¬ Anglo-Irish Literature and Archaeology Communications Irish Writing ¬ Literary Genre. Studies Drama ¬ Creative Writing. Second Year See www.ucd.ie/englishdramafilm/study/ Geography Sociology Students can study Critical Theory ¬ Reading postgraduate for more detail. Medieval Literature ¬ Irish Literature in English ¬ Modern American Literature ¬ International Study Opportunities BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Renaissance Literature ¬ Romanticism ¬ Opportunities may include: Albert-Ludwigs- Length of Course 4 Years Victorian to Modern Literature ¬ Twentieth- Universität, Freiburg, Germany ¬ Université Century Drama. Sorbonne (Paris IV), France ¬ University Guideline Entry Requirements Third Year of Turin, Italy ¬ University of Verona, Italy ¬ Please see entry requirements of your Students choose from a range of specialist University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands ¬ chosen Major (page 71-87) modules on different aspects of literary University of Coimbra, Portugal ¬ University Studying English as a Minor of Barcelona, Spain ¬ University of British history and culture including Reading Ulysses with one of the following: ¬ The Body in Pain in Irish Culture ¬ Seamus Columbia, Canada ¬ University of Miami, Sociology Geography Heaney and Modern Irish Culture ¬ Apocalypse USA ¬ University of Otago, New Zealand ¬ Then: Old English Literature. These are University of California, Davis taught in a variety of ways ranging from small in-depth seminars taught by a single lecturer, to larger, collaboratively-taught classes to research driven modules.

Other courses of interest English Literature ϭ63 English with Creative Writing ϭ62 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 English, Drama & Film ϭ60

Undergraduate Office English [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of English, Drama & Film +353 1 716 8323/8328 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 45 UCD Arts & Humanities "When deciding what I wanted to study at university I had one simple criteria: I wanted to love what I studied. I have loved every minute of Film Studies at UCD. The course beautifully combines academic literature with artistic texts to interlink both the critical and the creative. It covers everything from European cinema, to digital and social media studies. Additionally, I had the chance to spend the third year of my BA studying abroad in Amsterdam, which allowed me to experience a whole new culture. This year, I have received offers from various news publications and media outlets and this would never have been possible without the incredible tutelage I have received Film Studies from the Film Department in UCD." Anna Joyce English and Film Studies Graduate 2018 BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this subject for me? Assessment is through end-of-semester BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Media literacy is a vital 21st century skill written examinations and continuous and the cultivation of such literacy stands assessment, such as written assignments, Length of Course 3 Years at the centre of this degree path. Students presentations and group projects. In third are encouraged to make connections year, students attend small group seminars, Guideline Entry Requirements between literary, cinematic and televisual which are assessed via a variety of essays IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* forms, to deepen their knowledge of screen and projects. IB Total 24 cultures and, in particular, to ask serious Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] questions about how representation, CCC or equivalent culture and politics interrelate. If you have Graduates have pursued careers in every strand of media and media culture, including Other Examinations a passion for media, this degree provides See www.ucd.ie/international a unique opportunity for you to acquire key film festivals and arts curation, archive work, education (schools and universities), International Foundation Year interpretive skills and hone your ability to journalism, and television and film No make critically reasoned arguments. production. Graduate study opportunities *please note IB requirements are include MA and PhD degree programmes under review at the time of printing. What will I study? in Media Studies. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib In Film, you will study classical and contemporary film, television and other Study Film Studies International Study Opportunities media, and engage with relevant critical as a Joint Major with one of the below: writing, building awareness of media in social, Opportunities may include: Art History History cultural, historical and theoretical contexts. – Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Celtic Civilisation Irish Folklore Modules may include: Germany Drama Studies Irish Studies – Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France English Latin First Year – University of Turin, Italy French Linguistics Perspectives on Media I & II. – University of Verona, Italy German Music Second Year – University of Amsterdam, the Greek Spanish Action-Adventure Cinema ¬ Hollywood ¬ Irish Netherlands Greek & Roman Cinema and Television ¬ History of Television – University of Coimbra, Portugal Civilisation ¬ Documentary Film. – University of Barcelona, Spain Third Year – The University of British Columbia, Film Animation ¬ Contemporary Alternative Canada and Independent Cinemas ¬ Social and Digital – University of Miami, USA Media ¬ Television Genres. – University of Otago, New Zealand Students attend lectures and tutorials and undertake independent study.

Other courses of interest Drama Studies ϭ44 English Literature ϭ63 English with Creative Writing ϭ62 English, Drama & Film ϭ60

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office Drama & Film [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of English, Drama & Film +353 1 716 8604/8323 Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 46 UCD Arts & Humanities "Studying French enables you to access a diverse range of modules including language, literature, history and culture. I spent my third year on Erasmus in Lyon, French one of the highlights of my university experience. This immersive linguistic and BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) cultural experience allowed me to develop BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) personally and to enrich my subject knowledge. I am currently working as an BA Arts BAU5 accountant through French. What the French Department at UCD has offered me on both an academic and personal Length of Course 3 Years level is second to none. The lecturers are Guideline Entry Requirements very approachable and so many doors are IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* open to you by studying here. I cannot IB Total 24 recommend it enough!" Conor Doran French Graduate 2016 Subject Requirements Special Entry Recommendation: At least a 5 at Higher Level in French.

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Why is this subject for me? Final Years BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level In studying French at UCD, you will: develop Deepening Linguistic and Cultural your communication skills and critical Awareness: French Language IIIa & IIIb ¬ Subject Requirements thinking by exploring the language and Option modules. Special Entry Recommendation: At least an A Level Grade C in French. cultures of France and other French- Sample option modules: Other Examinations speaking countries; broaden your Baudelaire ¬ The Realist Novel ¬ Proust ¬ See www.ucd.ie/international understanding and command of a language Contemporary French Poetry ¬ Versailles ¬ that is both European and global; and equip Reading Racine’s Women ¬ Second International Foundation Year No yourself for today’s increasingly diverse Language Acquisition ¬ Introduction society and workplace by enhancing your to the Enlightenment. *please note IB requirements are cultural awareness and intellectual flexibility. under review at the time of printing. French is taught in lectures, classes and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Opportunities exist for suitably qualified through independent study. Studying French students to spend an extra year abroad and Assessment is by continuous assessment, graduate with a BA (International). If you wish in-class tests, mid-semester written as a Joint Major with one of the below: to reach the level of linguistic proficiency assignments, project work and end-of- Art History Irish Studies required by employers, we recommend that semester exams. English Italian you opt for the four-year BA (International) Film Studies Latin degree. Alternatively, if you wish to study more Career & Graduate Study Opportunities German Linguistics than one language, with a built-in year abroad, The communication skills, critical awareness, Greek Mathematics consider BAU4 Modern Languages. cultural sensitivity and intellectual flexibility Greek & Roman Music fostered by the study of French open up a Civilisation What will I study? wide range of careers, including: History Spanish You will study the French language and International business ¬ International Irish/ Gaeilge Statistics French and francophone literature and relations ¬ Public administration ¬ Education ¬ Irish Folklore culture, developing your linguistic and Translation and interpreting ¬ Journalism critical skills across a three-year or four- and media ¬ Tourism ¬ Careers in the EU BSc Social Sciences SBU3 year degree. A BA in French may also lead to further Length of Course 4 Years First Year study, such as the UCD MA in Modern Foundations in Language and Languages, or other programmes such Guideline Entry Requirements Literature: French Language Ia & Ib ¬ as European studies, international relations Please see entry requirements of your Reading French 1 & 2. or translation. chosen Major (page 71-87) Second Year *Special Entry Recommendation: At least a Expanding Linguistic and Critical Skills: International Study Opportunities Higher Level 5 or A Level Grade C in French, or equivalent. French Language IIa & IIb ¬ Option modules. Students of the Joint Honours degree are encouraged to apply to spend an additional Studying French as a Minor year abroad at one of our 13 partner with: universities across France, Belgium, Politics & International Relations Switzerland and Canada, graduating with a four-year BA (International). Places may be limited and preference will be given to those with better results.

Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65

UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 study-at-ucd-global www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 47 UCD Arts & Humanities "Studying German at UCD gave me a wider understanding of not just how to speak the language but also how to understand German culture, history and literature. I was a member German of both the German Society and the German Debating team during my time at UCD. In my BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) third year, I received a Scholarship to study at BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) the Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen, Germany. This opportunity was invaluable, as I not only perfected my German language skills, BA Arts BAU5 but I also gained international work experience working for the University's Learning Innovation Length of Course 3 Years team. After my final exams, I went straight into full-time employment at Accenture and I now Guideline Entry Requirements work in Lidl. Both of these jobs require fluency in IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* German, made possible by degree." IB Total 24 Sarah Gordon Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] German and Linguistics Graduate 2016 CCC or equivalent

Other Examinations Why is this subject for me? Second & Final Years See www.ucd.ie/international German is the most widely spoken first German Language (including Intensive International Foundation Year language in Europe, and, in economic German for Ex-Beginners) ¬ 19th Century No terms, Germany’s strength is undisputed. German Literature ¬ Modernist German *please note IB requirements are Studying German, therefore, offers an array Literature ¬ Translation English-German under review at the time of printing. of cultural and business opportunities. Our & German-English ¬ Grimms’ Tales See www.ucd.ie/international/ib teaching involves not only the language, but and Adaptations ¬ German-speaking Studying German also the arts and culture of the German- Enlightenment ¬ Contemporary German as a Joint Major with one of the below: speaking countries, equipping graduates Prose. Art History History with valuable intercultural understanding German is taught in lectures, classes Celtic Civilisation Irish/ Gaeilge and key transferable skills. and through independent study and Drama Studies Irish Folklore Students of German are strongly recommended reading. Project work or English Italian encouraged to spend an Erasmus year group work may also feature. Film Studies Linguistics abroad at a host university in Austria or Most modules have one major assessment French Music Germany as part of their degree. A year component, such as an essay or an Greek Statistics abroad is a valuable experience, which examination paper, plus one or more smaller allows you to perfect your language skills Greek & Roman Civilisation continuous assessment components. and to broaden your horizons. This is recognised in the degree title itself: BA Career & Graduate Study Opportunities BSc Social Sciences SBU3 students who successfully complete a year German is a passport to global careers. Our abroad graduate with a BA International. If graduates have found lucrative employment Length of Course 4 Years you wish to study more than one language in many different areas, including: with a year abroad, consider the BA Modern Advertising/Business/Finance ¬ Civil/ Guideline Entry Requirements Languages degree, which incorporates a Please see entry requirements of your Diplomatic service ¬ International relations ¬ year abroad with the study of two main chosen Major (page 71-87) Journalism ¬ Politics ¬ Teaching ¬ languages. Studying German as a Minor Translation ¬ Academia and research ¬ Careers in the EU with one of the following: What will I study? Sociology Economics Core language and introductory literature A BA in German is an ideal pathway to modules are studied each year, as well as graduate study. Our graduate programmes Politics & International Relations a range of modules in literature, history, include the MA in Modern Languages, MA in translation and culture. Examples of Applied Linguistics, and MLitt in German. modules include: We also offer supervision for doctoral First Year research in a range of specialised areas. German Language ¬ German Language International Study Opportunities for Beginners ¬ Introduction to German The additional year abroad for the BA Literature ¬ Introduction to German International can be spent at one of the Linguistics & Translation. following of our partner institutions: Bayreuth ¬ Berlin (FU) ¬ Erlangen ¬ Graz ¬ Konstanz ¬ Leipzig ¬ Münster ¬ Munich ¬ Potsdam ¬ Vienna ¬ Würzburg

Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 48 UCD Arts & Humanities “Studying History in UCD has transformed my view of the world. I loved the range of modules on offer. The lecturers in the history department are its greatest assets. Their openness and History availability to discuss matters relating to the BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) course and their help to students meant that it was easy to develop working relationships. BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Some people in my class have gone on to work in a variety of industries from the civil service BA Arts BAU5 / BA Humanities HSS3 to teaching, while others used the degree to go into further studies such as law, history and Length of Course 3 Years BAU5 / 4 Years information studies. Following my completion HSS3 of the course I was accepted straight into an MA degree in archives and records management Guideline Entry Requirements and on completion of my MA, I started work IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* straight away as an archivist." IB Total 24 James Flood History Graduate 2015 Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent

Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international Why is this subject for me? Rome to Renaissance ¬ Modern Europe 1500– Humans live through their stories. Studying 2000 ¬ Ireland’s English Centuries ¬ From Union International Foundation Year History is the best way of making sense of to Bailout: Modern Ireland. In First Year, you also No our own stories and experiences. If you are will take ‘Creating History’, where you will study *please note IB requirements are interested in the real decisions that people in a small group with a historian, to develop the under review at the time of printing. have made and if you wonder how ideas, skills that are essential to the subject. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib commerce, warfare, science, empires, and Second Year Studying History through BAU5 revolutions have forged new worlds, then In Second year, you begin to specialise in the as a Joint Major with one of the below: History is the subject for you. The School of areas of History that you are most interested Greek & Roman Archaeology History is the leading centre for historical in, focussing on particular countries, themes, Civilisation research in Ireland and will open possibilities and periods. Art History Irish/ Gaeilge to a career working with history across a Third Year Celtic Civilisation Irish Folklore wide range of careers and industries. You deepen your historical interests through Drama Studies Irish Studies What will I study? our small-group specialised research-based English Italian You will study Irish, European, and World History courses. In weekly two-hour seminars, you Film Studies Latin from the Middle Ages to the present. You will will engage in primary source research, French Linguistics engage with different aspects of History – deliver class presentations, and write Geography Mathematics political, cultural, social, and economic. You will your own research project. You can also German Spanish explore questions and problems, and develop study abroad. OR Studying History your critical thinking skills and your ability to Assessment with one Minor subject: express your ideas and arguments. Philosophy Sociology Assessment for History modules is a mix Single Subject History of coursework, essays, learning journals, If you wish to take History as a Single Major exams and presentations. In the final year, BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Subject, you will study the courses listed by research papers make up the vast bulk of the year. In addition, you will undertake intensive grades. Length of Course 4 Years training on archives, research methods, International Study Opportunities and historiography, across the four years. Guideline Entry Requirements Students can study at partner institutions Single Major History students also have the Please see entry requirements of your chosen across Europe, North America, and Australia. opportunity to apply for an internship in third Major (page 71-87) An increasing number of European partners year. In fourth year, you will write a dissertation offer some courses through English, though Studying History and design your own research programme, we recommend that students take the as a Joint Major with: under close supervision. opportunity when studying abroad to develop Politics OR Joint Honours Degree their language skills. Studying History as a Minor with one of the following Students who choose to take History as a joint Career & Graduate Study Opportunities honours three-year degree can study History Geography Economics History students acquire key transferable combined with Archaeology, Film Studies, skills that are attractive to a wide range Irish, Mathematics, Spanish, Art History, of employers. These skills include critical French, Irish, Folklore, Music, Celtic Civilisation, thinking, creativity, writing, and researching. Geography, Irish Studies, Philosophy, Drama, Recent graduates work in organisations such German, Italian, English, Greek and Roman as RTÉ, the National Museum, Google, Dáil Civilisation, Linguistics and Sociology. Explore Éireann, Government Departments, and the EU the past, examine a wide range of periods and Commission. You can continue to study History topics from around the globe and study the at Postgraduate or PhD level, or use your different ways that the past can be understood. History degree to progress to a wide range of Other courses of interest First Year prestigious postgraduate conversion courses. First year offers a broad choice of subject areas History & Politics ϭ64 that range from medieval to modern European Classics, English & History ϭ59 and Irish History and include modules such as: Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

Undergraduate Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of History +353 1 716 8371 / 8375 / 8376 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDHistory Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 @UCDHistory 49 50 UCD Arts & Humanities "I have found Folklore to be a fascinating subject with an impressive range of challenging and rewarding modules. The enthusiastic and dedicated lecturers have inspired my studies and encouraged my participation and engagement. So, if you are curious about popular and traditional culture, society and identity, and human existence in everyday life, then I would strongly suggest Irish Folklore that Folklore will transform your interests into a passion. Become fabulously enriched BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) by Folklore - you won’t be disappointed.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Brian Simpson Irish Folklore Student BA Arts BAU5

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Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Second & Final Years Why is this subject for me? IB Total 24 The study of folklore involves the study of Irish Folklore is taught in lectures, with traditional popular culture, in the past and additional tutorials in several modules. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent in the present. It is primarily concerned Classes are in English, although students with the history and culture of ordinary with a knowledge of Irish will find this of help Other Examinations people, and with the evolution and role in many areas of the subject. See www.ucd.ie/international of tradition at vernacular level. As an Assessment in all modules involves a International Foundation Year academic discipline, Folklore (or ethnology) combination of in-semester assignment No involves the exploration of oral literature, work and an end-of-semester exam. *please note IB requirements are social tradition, material culture, popular under review at the time of printing. belief and practice, as well as traditional Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib music and song. It explores the dynamics A degree in Irish Folklore is relevant Studying Irish Folklore of communal memory and of culture as to anyone interested in popular as a Joint Major with one of the below: a collective phenomenon. It looks at the culture, tradition and society, and their Celtic Civilisation Irish/ Gaeilge nature of popular tradition and the way in interconnections. It provides an excellent Drama Studies Irish Studies which such tradition is transmitted, usually basis for careers in: English Italian outside of official channels and often – Heritage bodies and institutions Film Studies Latin across vast distances of time and space. – Community organisations and local French Mathematics This course investigates Irish Folklore as development initiatives German Music a local expression of international cultural – The media Spanish phenomena, making the subject particularly Greek suitable for international students. – Teaching History – Areas related to Irish studies, local What will I study? studies and ethnic studies First Year You can also pursue MA and Diploma courses BSc Social Sciences SBU3 In first year, modules allow you to explore in Irish Folklore at graduate level, as well as the nature and context of Folklore, and MLitt and PhD studies, specialising in one of Length of Course 4 Years provide you with a general introduction to the many areas of the subject. the wide range of topics involved. You will Guideline Entry Requirements be introduced to key texts on Irish Folklore, International Study Opportunities Please see entry requirements of your chosen Major (page 71-87) and to some of the principal sources of There are opportunities for students to information on the subject. spend a year studying abroad while pursuing Studying Irish Folklore as a Minor Modules include: their BA in Irish Folklore. Possibilities include with: Europe, Canada and the United States. Introduction to Folklore ¬ Folklore Archaeology & the Imagination ¬ Traditional Storytelling.

KEY FACT UCD houses the award-winning UNESCO National Folklore Collection. It is recognised as one of Europe's largest archives of oral and cultural history. Other courses of interest Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

Undergraduate Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore +353 1 716 8105 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 51 UCD Arts & Humanities "Irish Studies encompasses a varied, interesting and challenging range of subjects. I have explored and acquired a flavour for Irish archaeology, early and modern film and literature. Engagement with turn of the century and modern Irish drama has definitely touched a chord, sparking off an ongoing interest in the subject. The treatment of gender in modern Irish literature was extremely interesting. If you enjoy all things Irish and embrace diversity, Irish Studies is well worth considering." Irish Studies Claire Coman Student

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this subject for me? Third Year BA Arts BAU5 Irish Studies is an interdisciplinary Irish Studies Texts and Contexts ¬ Language programme that examines the variety and Literature and Society. diversity of Irish history, society, cultural Students attend lectures and tutorials and Length of Course 3 Years practice and the complex processes through undertake independent study. which Ireland and Irish identities have been Guideline Entry Requirements Assessment is through a combination of constructed. It asks a series of provocative IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* end-of-semester written examinations and IB Total 24 and stimulating questions about ideas of continuous assessment. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Ireland and Irishness, such as how can we CCC or equivalent understand the ways in which place, history, Sample Irish Studies module options culture and society have shaped Ireland, Ireland Uncovered ¬ Exploring Ireland ¬ Other Examinations past and present? How do processes of Gender, Culture and Society ¬ List of module See www.ucd.ie/international emigration and immigration impact on options from all other Schools in the College International Foundation Year Irish culture, society and identity? What of Arts and Humanities. No influence have identity categories such as *please note IB requirements are gender, sexuality, ethnicity and class had on Career & Graduate Study Opportunities under review at the time of printing. Irish culture, society and identities? Irish Studies graduates can find See www.ucd.ie/international/ib employment in: What will I study? Studying Irish Studies Journalism and the media ¬ Tourism ¬ as a Joint Major with one of the below: Students take core Irish Studies modules, Heritage ¬ Advertising ¬ Business ¬ The Arts ¬ alongside designated option modules from Greek & Roman Public Relations ¬ Public Service ¬ Politics Art History Civilisation other Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences Graduates are also eligible to apply for UCD Celtic Civilisation History programme subject areas, including Irish, MA programmes, including Irish Studies, Drama Irish/ Gaeilge Folklore, Celtic Civilisation, Archaeology, Art History and English. English Irish Folklore History, English, Geography, History, Music Film Studies Italian and Sociology. International Study Opportunities French Linguistics Core modules include: Exchange opportunities available to third- Greek Music year students have included: First Year Introduction to Irish Studies ¬ Introduction – Edinburgh University, UK to Irish Cultural Studies. – Glasgow University, UK Second Year – University of Toronto, Canada Reading Irish Studies: Place People & – University of Otago, New Zealand Identities ¬ Irish Studies Readings Seminar. Irish Studies is a growing discipline, building on other possible international study opportunities in the US, Canada, UK, China, Australia, Europe and South Africa.

Other courses of interest Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore +353 1 716 8105 Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 52 UCD Arts & Humanities "I chose to study Italian to learn the language which has always interested me, but also to deepen my understanding about Italian culture and its rich history. I am leaving UCD with a passion for Italian, having had Italian an amazing experience in Italy on Erasmus. Since first year I have found that the BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) lecturers and staff in the Italian Department are enthusiastic, patient and dedicated BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) to each student which is essential to the environment, when trying to learn a language. BA Arts BAU5 Overall, my experience studying Italian in UCD has been especially positive and I intend to continue learning and studying Italian after Length of Course 3 Years graduation." Guideline Entry Requirements Maeve Redmond Final Year Student IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent Why is this subject for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities In today’s world, where language skills Studying Italian opens the door to graduate Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international are growing in importance, Italian is an studies (MA or PhD, in Ireland or abroad) and exciting language to study. Not only will many careers, including: International Foundation Year No you enjoy learning Italian, you will also open – Careers in organisations like the EU, UN, *please note IB requirements are up excellent career opportunities in many and NGOs areas of business and society. You will have under review at the time of printing. – Multinationals the opportunity to spend a year studying in See www.ucd.ie/international/ib – The Diplomatic Service Italy, one of the world’s most beautiful and Studying Italian – Hospitality and entertainment industries fascinating countries. as a Joint Major with one of the below: – Teaching, publishing and journalism Italian accepts both beginners and non- Art History History beginners. Opportunities exist for suitably – Translation and interpreting Celtic Civilisation Irish Folklore qualified students to spend an extra year International Study Opportunities Drama Studies Irish Studies Latin abroad at a university in Italy, and graduate We recommend that after second year, English with a BA International. If you wish to reach you complete an Erasmus year at an Italian French Linguistics the level of linguistic proficiency required university, to achieve the level of proficiency German Mathematics by employers, we recommend that you opt required by employers and for graduate Greek Music for the four-year BA International degree. Greek & Roman studies. We have links with: Spanish Alternatively, if you wish to study more than Civilisation one language, with a year abroad, consider – Cagliari BAU4 Modern Languages. – Macerata – Milan What will I study? – Rome BSc Social Sciences SBU3 You will study language modules each year – Trento and also choose from modules, such as: – Urbino Length of Course 4 Years The Making of Modern Italy ¬ Women’s ¬ ¬ Writing Renaissance Italy Culture Upon completion of your fourth year, you will Guideline Entry Requirements Under Fascism ¬ The History of the Italian then be awarded a BA International. Places Please see entry requirements of your Language ¬ Minorities in Italy. may be limited and preference will be given chosen Major (page 71-87) to those with better results. Language modules are taught in small Studying Italian as a Minor groups, and literature and culture modules with one of the following: are taught through lectures and tutorials. Sociology Politics Assessment is through a combination of continuous assessment and end-of- semester exams.

Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 KEY FACT English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Italian is open to both beginners and non-beginners. Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65

UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 study-at-ucd-global www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 53 UCD Arts & Humanities "Linguistics has offered me so much in expanding my understanding of language and how it is acquired and used. Through Linguistics Linguistics, I have developed my critical thinking and my research skills, helping BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) me excel in college. This has also been a useful tool in my life. This is exceptional, BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) as when I started in UCD I was indecisive when choosing my subjects, and opted for Linguistics as a third subject. The course BA Arts BAU5 description was enticing, and in the end, the content, lectures and the staff, made Length of Course 3 Years for such an enjoyable experience." Jason Andres Student Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent

Other Examinations Why is this subject for me? Linguistics modules comprise a lively mix See www.ucd.ie/international Language is something we take for granted of lectures, tutorials and hands-on exercises. International Foundation Year but it is one of the most important skills No Assessment involves a stimulating we possess as human beings. It is hard combination of essays, language data *please note IB requirements are to imagine any activity that does not problem sets, group projects, exams under review at the time of printing. involve language in some way. This makes and presentations, so that students See www.ucd.ie/international/ib linguistics (the scientific study of language) can fully demonstrate their learning and one of the most intriguing and interesting Studying Linguistics understanding. subjects. Linguistics asks, and answers, as a Joint Major with one of the below: such questions as: Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Celtic Civilisation Irish Studies – How are languages structured? Studying Linguistics develops essential Drama Italian – How is language acquired? skills that will allow you to pursue a diverse English Latin range of careers, including: French Mathematics – Why do we not all speak the same way? Speech and language therapy ¬ Language German Music By studying linguistics, you will find the teaching ¬ Editing and publishing ¬ Greek Spanish answers to these and other questions. Journalism ¬ Business ¬ Advertising ¬ History Statistics Some of the answers may surprise you, Software development ¬ Database analysis Irish/ Gaeilge and some will prompt you to explore more Some of these careers may involve graduate Studying Linguistics profound and interesting questions. study beyond linguistics, but students can OR with one Minor subject: also pursue MA and PhD studies in one of the Information & Communication Studies What will I study? many areas of linguistics, as well as related First Year areas such as cognitive science, computer Modules are introductory in nature and BSc Social Sciences SBU3 science or sociology. provide an overview of the many interesting Length of Course 4 Years topics dealt with in Linguistics, including: International Study Opportunities – The sounds used in languages Students of Linguistics have availed of Guideline Entry Requirements opportunities to study abroad as part of Please see entry requirements of your – The structure and meaning of words chosen Major (page 71-87) and sentences their BA, at universities in: Studying Linguistics as a Minor – The way language is acquired by children Paris, France ¬ Barcelona, Spain ¬ Valladolid, Spain ¬ Bilbao, Spain ¬ North Carolina, USA ¬ with one of the following: – How we use language to represent Toronto, Canada ¬ Waseda, Japan Sociology Philosophy ourselves and to communicate with others Politics Geography Second & Final Years Modules provide a more in-depth analysis of the areas already introduced, as well as looking at other areas, such as: Language Variation & Change ¬ Language Disorders ¬ Endangered Languages ¬ English as a World Language ¬ Intercultural Communication ¬ The Corpus-based Study of Language. Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 54 UCD Arts & Humanities

"In UCD you gain an education which introduces you to many different cultures, genres and theories of music that you would not experience anywhere else. The diversity of Music the faculty is very beneficial as you receive a BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) very broad education, from theory to classical music, to music from around the world and BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) from popular culture. The lecturers motivate every student to reach their full potential and BA Arts BAU5 have a great rapport with the students. As a member of the UCD Symphony Orchestra I Length of Course 3 Years have travelled to Sweden and Belgium, and performed in many amazing local venues. Guideline Entry Requirements Having gone on to do the Masters programme IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* here in the School, I can surely say that UCD IB Total 24 School of Music will forever hold a special place in my heart! " Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent Rachel Hally Graduate Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international Why is this subject for me? BMus International Foundation Year Music is a universal form of expression, one Students who wish to move to a pure music No that captures our imagination in countless degree, after completing the first year of *please note IB requirements are ways. In UCD, we equip students with the the BA, may apply to transfer to the single under review at the time of printing. skills necessary to understand a wide variety subject BMus, subject to meeting the entry See www.ucd.ie/international/ib of musical practices. Study music in UCD if requirements. Alternatively, following you love performing, listening to, and talking completion of the BA, you may add a BMus Studying Music degree by studying for a further year. about music. as a Joint Major with one of the below: Develop your musicianship through both Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Art History Irish/ Gaeilge theory and performance. Deepen your Music graduates can pursue careers in: Celtic Civilisation Irish Folklore knowledge of musical history and cultures. Drama Irish Studies Analyse the important role music plays in The Music Industry ¬ Journalism ¬ Media ¬ English Italian contemporary life. Learn how to research Arts Administration ¬ Music Education ¬ French Latin and write about specific musical genres and Academia ¬ Performance ¬ Music Therapy topics. Find out why music is such a central Music graduates often take their study of German Linguistics part of being human. music further, through graduate studies. Greek Mathematics Greek & Roman The UCD School of Music offers a Master in Spanish What will I study? Musicology [pathways in musicology and Civilisation Studying Music First Year ethnomusicology], MLitt, and PhD. OR with one Minor subject: Writing about Music ¬ Music, Culture & International Study Opportunities Society ¬ Music Theory and Musicianship ¬ Philosophy Geography Performance Ensemble Electives. The UCD School of Music operates Erasmus Film Studies exchange programmes with universities in Second & Final Years Munich, Prague and Rouen. BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Music History ¬ Formal Analysis ¬ Musics Non-EU exchange opportunities include of the World ¬ Irish Music ¬ Baroque Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, Length of Course 4 Years Counterpoint ¬ Harmony and Keyboard Waseda University, Japan, and University of Harmony ¬ The Piano Concerto ¬ Popular California, Los Angeles. Guideline Entry Requirements ¬ Music Performance Ensemble Electives Please see entry requirements of your ¬ Music, Sound and the Moving Image ¬ Performance Scholarships chosen Major (page 71-87) ¬ African-American Religious Music Coming The School of Music offers over forty Studying Music as a Minor to Know Medieval Song ¬ Philosophy of performance scholarships each academic with one of the following: Music. year. Details on criteria and auditions for Information & Communication Studies Music is taught in lectures, seminars, these scholarships can be found on our tutorials, ensemble rehearsals, and through website. independent study and practice. Students are assessed through a mixture of end-of- semester exams, continuous assessment, dissertations, recitals, and concerts. There are four professionally-directed ensembles in UCD that can be taken for credit: the UCD Choral Scholars; the UCD Gamelan Ensemble; the UCD Philharmonic Choir: and the UCD Symphony Orchestra. Auditions for our performing ensembles take place during the first two weeks of the Other courses of interest semester. Music, Film & Drama ϭ66

Undergraduate Office, UCD School of Music [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8178 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 55 UCD Arts & Humanities "Spanish in UCD is an intimate and friendly degree which I would definitely recommend. I took part in Spanish Spanish language plays, run by students and staff, which were a huge highlight of my BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) year. Lecturers were enthusiastic and BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) supportive, encouraging us to open up and debate in small groups." Anita Hyland Spanish Student BA Arts BAU5

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Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent

Other Examinations Why is this subject for me? Second & Final Years See www.ucd.ie/international Spanish is a truly global language, spoken Language ¬ Latin-American Literature International Foundation Year by more than 400 million people around the & Culture ¬ Modern Novel ¬ Film ¬ Poetry ¬ No world. Taught through interactive language Fine Arts ¬ Theatre ¬ Commercial Spanish *please note IB requirements are classes, Spanish is not only accessible in ¬ Translation ¬ Advanced Oral Language ¬ under review at the time of printing. the initial stages of learning, it is also richly Erasmus Opportunities ¬ Electives, including See www.ucd.ie/international/ib rewarding for those interested in the more Portuguese Language. advanced subtleties of linguistic study. Studying Spanish Spanish is taught in lectures and classes In tandem with learning to communicate as a Joint Major with one of the below: and there is an emphasis on independent effectively in Spanish, a combination of Art History study. Assessments are varied and may Irish/ Gaeilge lectures, tutorials and group work enables include end-of-semester examinations, Celtic Civilisation Irish Folklore you to pursue your own readings of and coursework, presentations and projects. Drama Italian reflections upon works by major authors. English Latin This will deepen your knowledge of Hispanic Career & Graduate Study Opportunities French Linguistics culture, as well as sharpening your critical Our graduates are flexible, articulate and Greek Music faculties. Opportunities will be available to eminently employable people who can study Portuguese and acquire translation Greek & Roman Civilisation Statistics enjoy careers in: Civil service ¬ Journalism ¬ skills. Banking and business ¬ Teaching ¬ Tourism. History They are also eligible to apply for the MA Studying Spanish We accept absolute beginners (taught separately in first year) and non-beginners. in Modern Languages and other taught with one Minor subject Masters programmes in the School of Film Studies Opportunities exist for suitably qualified Languages, Culture & Linguistics and students to spend an extra year abroad and College of Arts & Humanities. MLitt and PhD graduate with a BA International degree. programmes are also available. BSc Social Sciences SBU3 If you wish to reach the level of linguistic proficiency required by employers, we International Study Opportunities Length of Course 4 Years recommend that you opt for the four-year We operate exchanges with several partner BA International degree. Alternatively, if institutions in Spain, Latin America and Guideline Entry Requirements you wish to study more than one language, Portugal, including: Deusto, Bilbao, Spain ¬ Please see entry requirements of your with a year abroad, consider BAU4 Modern chosen Major (page 71-87) Zaragoza, Spain ¬ Valladolid, Spain ¬ Languages. Salamanca, Spain ¬ Castilla-La-Mancha Studying Spanish as a Minor (Ciudad Real), Spain ¬ Seville, Spain ¬ with What will I study? We aim to train you in the four main skills Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Politics of reading, writing, speaking and listening. (Santiago), Chile ¬ Monterrey, Mexico ¬ A complementary objective is to focus on Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina ¬ the analytical study and understanding of Montevideo, Uruguay ¬ Lisbon, Portugal ¬ Hispanic literatures and cultures. If suitably Coimbra, Portugal qualified, students have the opportunity to Places may be limited, with preference study for an Erasmus year in Spain, Latin given to those with better results. America or Portugal.

First Year Language ¬ Study Skills ¬ Stories, Poetry, Drama, Short Texts ¬ Electives, including Portuguese Language.

Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 56 UCD Arts & Humanities "I got to know the lecturers and tutors very well, which is important. They were incredibly friendly and approachable. I enjoyed how Celtic Civilisation drew on a variety of disciplines in order to explore the world of the Celts, such as History, Linguistics and Folklore. The course teaches you a variety of skills which could be applied to numerous careers, and the way in which the subject is taught makes the student experience in UCD Celtic Studies, an enjoyable one." Ronan O’Reilly Graduate Art History & History

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Second Year Are you interested in pursuing research or a Choose from the full range of Celtic Studies, Celtic Studies, Art History & career in culture, the arts, or heritage? This Art History and History modules, such as: History CCS1 unique interdisciplinary programme covers Medieval Ireland ¬ Northern Ireland ¬ Islam & all of these areas, ranging across Celtic Christianity ¬ British Empire ¬ Modernism: Art Length of Course 4 Years Studies, Art History and History. The core of & Utopia ¬ The Art & Architecture of Classical this programme will see students examine Antiquity ¬ Irish Medieval to Early Modern Guideline Entry Requirements the history, literature, language and culture Art & Architecture ¬ Modern Architecture IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 of the Celts across the centuries. It will ¬ The Study of Folklore ¬ Poets, Power and challenge students and will develop their Performance ¬ Literature and Language in Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] critical thinking and evaluation skills, as Early Ireland. CCC or equivalent well as providing an appreciation of the Third Year Other Examinations complexities of ideas, societies, cultures, Undertake an internship or study abroad for See www.ucd.ie/international languages and art. a semester and choose to study from the International Foundation Year full range of Celtic Studies, Art History and No What will I study? History modules. *please note IB requirements are In this programme, the study of the Fourth Year under review at the time of printing. history of the Celts will be placed in a Undertake a research dissertation drawing See www.ucd.ie/international/ib European and global context, allowing on the disciplines studied and choose to for a deep understanding of Celtic study from the full range of Celtic Studies, civilisation from antiquity to the present Art History and History modules day. Students will also engage with the aesthetic, stylistic, historical and critical Career and Graduate Study Opportunities elements of the visual arts: painting, Students on this programme will gain sculpture, architecture, the decorative the transferable skills highly valued by arts and modern visual art forms, including employers in the cultural and heritage photography, video and performance. The sector, education, archives, media, diversity of choice in the modules that are journalism, public service, museums and available – from Early Irish and Welsh to art galleries, research, and a wide range of Medieval Art and Architecture, and folklore private sector employment opportunities and migration – draws together Celtic that require interdisciplinary competences. Studies, Art History and History. In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes in Art History, Celtic Studies and History, First Year this programme prepares students for Students take a core interdisciplinary graduate study in many areas, including: module entitled 'The Celtic World Today' Celtic Studies ¬ Art History ¬ History ¬ Film and then choose to study from the full ¬ Drama ¬ Media Studies ¬ Cultural Studies ¬ range of Celtic Studies, Art History and Education ¬ Archives ¬ Cultural Policy & Arts History modules, such as: Introduction Management. to Celtic Civilisation ¬ Early Medieval Ireland, its history and literature ¬ Medieval International Study Opportunities Welsh literature ¬ Vikings in the Celtic Opportunities for study abroad include those World ¬ Ireland’s English Centuries ¬ at universities in: Iceland ¬ Norway ¬ France Creating History ¬ Modern Ireland ¬ Tools ¬ Wales ¬ Scotland ¬ Austria ¬ Germany ¬ Italy Other courses of interest of Art History ¬ Giotto to Michelangelo ¬ Classics, Art History & Archaeology 58 ¬ Poland ¬ Spain ¬ Switzerland ¬ America ¬ ϭ Caravaggio to Turner ¬ Art & the Modern Australia. Classics, English & History ϭ59 World.

UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy, [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8679 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 57 UCD Arts & Humanities "The Classics and Archaeology students and faculty members get to know each other easily and quickly, which is invaluable in a large university. The degree has allowed me to explore career options that range from further scholarly and academic studies, to careers in international heritage management. I loved my time at UCD, thanks to the subject combination I chose and the people I met, through my subjects. Classics, I enjoyed my time so much that I chose to undertake an MA in Classics.” Art History Zoë Purser-Doyle Graduate & Archaeology

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Caravaggio to Turner ¬ Exploring Archaeology Classics, Art History & Students who take this programme will ¬ Introduction to the Archaeology of Ireland ¬ Archaeology CAS1 benefit from the inter-disciplinary study of The Human Past ¬ Anthropology. the visual arts, archaeology, and material Second Year Length of Course 4 Years culture from prehistory and antiquity to the Take an interdisciplinary module on the theme present day. In Classics, you will use literary of Cultural Heritage and choose from the full Guideline Entry Requirements and historical analysis along with the visual list of Classics, Art History and Archaeology IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* and material evidence to reconstruct the modules, including: Art and Monuments of IB Total 24 lost worlds of the Greek and Roman past; in Imperial Rome ¬ Minoans and Mycenaeans Art History, you will learn the skills of visual Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] ¬ Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians ¬ Irish CCC or equivalent analysis and learn how to read images in Medieval to Early Modern Art and Architecture their social and cultural context; and in Other Examinations ¬ Art and Architecture of Classical Antiquity Archaeology, you will learn the principles See www.ucd.ie/international ¬ Studies in Antiquity ¬ Archaeology of and practices of archaeological approaches Things ¬ Archaeology of Landscapes ¬ How International Foundation Year to material culture and landscapes in order No to explore past human societies. Archaeologists Think ¬ Cultural Heritage. *please note IB requirements are Third Year What will I study? under review at the time of printing. A core module based on summer fieldwork Classics is the study of the history, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib in Glendalough and a selection from the full literature, and material culture of the Greek range of modules in Classics, Art History, and Roman Mediterranean from the Bronze and Archaeology. Age to Late Antiquity. It is a subject which inspired the Renaissance and remains Fourth Year central to understanding modern European Option of a research dissertation in the culture and society. three disciplines and a selection from the full range of modules in Classics, Art History, Art History interprets the art of different and Archaeology. ages, assesses its meaning, development, context and quality. Students study Career & Graduate Study Opportunities systems of formal analysis such as Graduates will have skills in critical thinking composition, style or iconography; and interdisciplinary analysis which will patronage and social context; conceptual prepare them for careers in the cultural and and historical analysis. heritage sector, education, archives, media, Archaeology uses past material culture journalism, public service, museums and and landscapes to reconstruct human art galleries, research, and a wide range of lives. Students of archaeology learn private sector employment opportunities. interdisciplinary, creative approaches to The programme provides a broad range of understanding human societies past and transferable skills, from working in teams present and explore the key events that through varied forms of presentation to have shaped history. independent research. First Year International Study Opportunities Take an interdisciplinary module based Students will have access to both EU and in the UCD Classical Museum and choose non-EU destinations through a suite of from the full list of Classics, Art History and programmes including Erasmus, Erasmus+ Other courses of interest Archaeology modules, including: Classical and the study abroad and partnership Classics, English & History ϭ59 Greece ¬ Age of Augustus ¬ Lost Cities of arrangements that UCD has with Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57 the Ancient World ¬ Giotto to Michelangelo ¬ universities across the globe.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Alexander Thein [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Classics, +353 1 716 8662 Newman Building K211, University College Dublin facebook.com/UCDInternational 58 UCD Arts & Humanities "I loved studying English and Classics. From modern literature back into history and the classical world, a huge range of modules is on offer. UCD even has its very own Classical Studies museum tucked away upstairs, which is full of artefacts and interesting information! I loved my time spent studying and found the teaching in UCD to be of a fantastic standard. So much so, that I continued on to study an MA in American Literature in UCD, and I am now completing my Professional Master's of Education (also in UCD) in order to become an English and Classical Studies teacher.” Joanne Collins Graduate Classics, English & History

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Irish Literature in English ¬ Modern American Do you want to develop a deep Literature ¬ Renaissance Literature ¬ Classics, English & History CAS2 understanding of human experience in Romanticism ¬ Victorian to Modern Literature Europe and its associated cultures from ¬ Twentieth-Century Drama ¬ Modern America earliest times to the very present? Do you ¬ French Revolution ¬ British Empire ¬ Length of Course 4 Years want to explore issues of memory, truth, Northern Ireland ¬ Early Modern Europe. Guideline Entry Requirements curiosity and understanding that have Third Year IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* fascinated people at all times and at all Take a dedicated interdisciplinary module IB Total 24 places? This programme will bring students – Undertake an internship or study abroad to the heart of vital questions about society, for a semester – Choose to study from the Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] CCC or equivalent history, culture and life itself, and deep full range of Classics, English and History into the array of texts that are the result of modules. Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international millennia of lives lived. Fourth Year Undertake a research dissertation drawing International Foundation Year What will I study? on the disciplines studied and choose No Students will not only encounter written words from the full range of Classics, English and *please note IB requirements are but gain key skills in interpreting evidence of History modules. under review at the time of printing. every kind – material, oral, visual and aural See www.ucd.ie/international/ib – through dynamic lectures and small group Career and Graduate Study Opportunities tuition. Key modules from the three cognate A strong focus on the fluent articulation subjects of Classics, English and History will and analysis of ideas means students on be consolidated by small-group tuition in this programme will gain the cultural capital thematic cross-disciplinary modules on issues and transferable skills highly valued by such as cultural transmission, intertextuality, employers, whether in the business sector, the history of ideas and political thought. arts and heritage, civil service or the media. First Year In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes You will take a dedicated inter-disciplinary in Classics, English and History, this module, Interpreting Evidence, and you programme prepares students for graduate will choose from the full range of modules study in many areas, including: in Classics, English and History, including: Classics ¬ English ¬ History ¬ Film ¬ Drama ¬ Classical Greece ¬ Age of Augustus ¬ War and Media Studies ¬ Cultural Studies ¬ Education the Hero (Homer and Virgil) ¬ Classical Myth ¬ Archives. ¬ Contemporary Irish Writing ¬ Literary Genre ¬ How to Read Poetry ¬ Writing the Body ¬ International Study Opportunities Critical Reading/Creative Writing ¬ Modern Students will have access to both EU and Europe ¬ Creating History ¬ Modern Ireland ¬ non-EU destinations through a suite of Rome To Renaissance. programmes including Erasmus, Erasmus+ Second Year and the study abroad and partnership Choose from the full range of modules in arrangements that UCD has with Classics, English and History, including: universities across the globe. Alexander the Great ¬ Greek Tragedy ¬ Heracles the Hero ¬ Greeks, Romans, and Barbarians ¬ The Oedipus Myth ¬ Pompeii ¬ Other courses of interest Eating and Drinking in Antiquity ¬ Magic in the Classics, Art History & Archaeology ϭ58 Ancient World ¬ Reading Medieval Literature ¬ Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57

Dr Edward Coleman [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ School of History, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8152 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 59 UCD Arts & Humanities Before learning about UCD, the idea of college and choosing a major terrified me. I was not looking forward to choosing an American school, where major aside, I would be obliged to take classes like Maths and Science which were not in my area of interest. Then I discovered UCD and it's extensive Arts and Humanities subjects and courses. None of them required me to take classes not related to my chosen major, although I could still explore a wide range of courses through my electives. I chose English and Film, and it has made me excited about College and my future. UCD as a whole is incredibly welcoming and helpful to international students. The tutors and professors in my course are extremely helpful, and the course content is engaging. I have English, made lasting memories and friendships in the UCD community. I would highly recommend UCD Arts and Humanities to any one Drama & Film who is interested in an incredible, life-changing experience. Hailey Hawthorne, 2nd stage English and Film student, West Virginia USA. BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this for me? Third Year English, Drama & Film ENS7 Study English, Drama and Film if you are Fin-de-Siècle ¬ Shakespeare in Context interested in the relationships between ¬ Contemporary Historical Novel ¬ literature, drama and film. Refine your Contemporary Theatre and Performance Length of Course 4 Years critical engagement with a wide variety of ¬ Staging Texts ¬ Animation ¬ Medieval texts and cultures, in different genres and Celluloid ¬ The Modern City in Literature ¬ Guideline Entry Requirements media, and across different national and Internship ¬ Semester Abroad. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* historical locations. Consider the role of Fourth Year IB Total 24 cultural representation across a diverse Monsters of the Market: Zombs, Vamps, and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] range of genres, forms and time periods in World Literature ¬ Revolutions in Twentieth CCC or equivalent shaping community and societal structures Century World Theatres ¬ Alternative and beliefs. Explore how the study of English, Other Examinations Cinemas ¬ TV Genres ¬ Dissertation. See www.ucd.ie/international Drama and Film intersects with questions of gender, race, and identity. Become a critical International Foundation Year Career and Graduate Study Opportunities No and creative thinker. Graduates of UCD School of English, Drama *please note IB requirements are What will I study? and Film have found employment as writers, under review at the time of printing. dramatists, and filmmakers, and in areas You will study theories, histories, forms and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib such as journalism, broadcasting, cultural genres of literature, drama, film and media culture from the medieval period to the agencies and industries, research and contemporary moment. There is a wide range administration, education, and advertising of modules available to you from across all and public relations. three subject areas – English, Drama, and There is a wide range of MA Programmes Film – allowing you to find and follow your own available from UCD School of English, Drama interests through the programme. In addition, and Film, as well as opportunities for MPhil there are dedicated transdisciplinary modules and PhD study. MA programmes include: which focus specifically on the intersections Literature and Culture ¬ Anglo-Irish between film, literature, drama, and media Literature and Drama ¬ Creative Writing ¬ texts and cultures. You will develop your critical Theatre Practice ¬ Drama and Performance skills via a range of teaching modes (lecture, Studies ¬ Writing for Theatre. Film Studies. tutorial, seminar, research supervision), through collaborative and peer learning, and See www.ucd.ie/englishdramafilm/study/ independent, self-directed scholarship. postgraduate for more detail.

First Year International Study Opportunities Page, Stage, Screen 1 & 2 ¬ Literature We offer a number of Erasmus and Study in Context 1 & 2 ¬ Theatre Context and Abroad opportunities, including in: Albert- Conventions ¬ The Theatrical Event ¬ Ludwigs-Universität, Frieburg, Germany Perspectives on Media 1 & 2. ¬ Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France Second Year ¬ University of Turin, Italy ¬ University of Critical Theory ¬ Reading Medieval Literature Verona, Italy ¬ University of Amsterdam, ¬ Renaissance Literature ¬ Romantic the Netherlands ¬ University of Coimbra, Literature ¬ Performance in Everyday Life Portugal ¬ University of Barcelona, Spain ¬ ¬ Other courses of interest Staging Performance Contemporary ¬ University of British Columbia, Canada Music, Film & Drama ϭ66 Ireland on Stage ¬ From Victorian to Modern ¬ University of Miami, USA ¬ University of ¬ Twentieth Century Drama ¬ History of English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Otago, New Zealand. Television ¬ Hollywood Cinema.

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"In UCD, I have been able to combine my passion for French with my keen interest in English literature. I spent an unforgettable Erasmus year in Lille, studying literature, improving my fluency in French, and developing valuable intercultural skills. My degree has allowed me to excel personally and professionally, providing me with a wealth of transferable skills that national and international employers look for in graduates nowadays. I enjoyed my studies English, so much so that I have embarked upon doctoral research in French literature!’ European & Emma Dunne French and English Student World Literatures

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Second Year This programme develops a comparative Choose from a wide range of English English, European & World understanding and a questioning of the modules and a wide range of literature and Literatures AYS2 literary and intellectual legacies of European culture modules in French, Spanish, Italian languages, including English. You will examine or German. Students also take language Length of Course 4 Years literatures in their historical context, proficiency modules in French, Spanish, analysing the artistic and literary movements Italian and German. Guideline Entry Requirements that shaped European society. You will also IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Third Year look at the ways in which these languages and IB Total 24 The third year is spent abroad in either: France literatures have migrated and evolved across Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] ¬ Canada ¬ Spain ¬ South America ¬ Portugal the world, and assess the role of literature in CCC or equivalent encoding and challenging cultural identities in ¬ Germany ¬ Austria or Italy, depending on the language of study. Students will continue their Other Examinations transnational contexts. See www.ucd.ie/international study of English literature also and benefit What will I study? from different pedagogical approaches. International Foundation Year Students will read English and one of the No Fourth Year modern languages: French, Spanish, Italian *please note IB requirements are Specialised option literature and culture or German. under review at the time of printing. modules in English and one of French, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib You will study a wide range of modules, Spanish, Italian or German. Language encompassing a wealth of geographical, proficiency modules in French, Spanish, chronological and generic diversity from the Italian or German. Renaissance to the contemporary period; Research dissertation on a topic related to from Ireland, England and continental Europe either English literature; the literature and to Africa, the Americas, Australia and Asia; culture of a European language; or a subject from poetry, prose and drama to history of of a transdisciplinary, comparative nature. ideas and cinema – hence developing your ability to analyse critically the ways in which Career & Graduate Study Opportunities language, literature and ideas interact, and International relations ¬ Education ¬ how they inflect and shape the societies in Translation and interpreting ¬ Journalism which we live. In addition to these literature and media ¬ Tourism ¬ Careers in the EU ¬ and culture modules, you will take language Publishing ¬ Law ¬ Academia and research ¬ modules in your chosen European language, Arts administration ¬ Heritage management since cultural engagement can only be ¬ Public administration. achieved through an advanced level of In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes, linguistic competence. All European language this programme prepares students for post- modules focus on the texts written in the graduate study in the School of Languages, original language. Cultures and Linguistics, and the School of First Year English, Film, Drama and Creative Writing. English modules: Literature in Context 1 and 2 International Study Opportunities ¬ Contemporary Irish Writing ¬ Literary Genre ¬ Exchange partners include universities in Foundational literature and culture modules in Paris ¬ Lyons ¬ Bordeaux ¬ Rouen ¬ Rennes French, Spanish, Italian or German. ¬ Angers ¬ Besançon ¬ Geneva ¬ Brussels ¬ Two dedicated transdisciplinary modules: Montreal ¬ Salamanca ¬ Bilbao ¬ Seville ¬ Other courses of interest Reading European Literatures ¬ Reading Zaragoza ¬ Chile ¬ Uruguay ¬ Argentina ¬ Modern Languages ϭ67 World Literatures ¬ Language proficiency Berlin ¬ Leipzig ¬ Munich ¬ Vienna ¬ Rome ¬ English Literature ϭ63 modules in French, Spanish, Italian or Milan ¬ Trento and Urbino. German.

UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8302 study-at-ucd-global www.ucd.ie/slcl/ facebook.com/UCDInternational 61 UCD Arts & Humanities "Every class, whether theory or practice, included lots of well-directed and very relevant discussion, so there was a great sense of involvement. The atmosphere was one in which everyone was empowered to pursue their own creative endeavours. I was able not only to begin writing a novel, but almost finish the first draft. Also, l found the courage to write poetry again. The guest lectures from publishing experts and well established writers were particularly helpful in learning how to go about having my novel English with published.” Creative Writing Disharee Bose MA Graduate

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

English with Creative Writing Why is this programme for me? Third Year ENS6 If your interest in literature extends to an Poetry Workshop ¬ Fiction Workshop ¬ Creative ambition to write creatively, this degree Non-Fiction Workshop ¬ Students will also programme will support that ambition through choose from a wide range of specialist English Length of Course 4 Years classes, workshops, and seminars dedicated to modules such as Paradise Lost, Shakespeare the development of your creative talent. In the in Context, Austen’s Peers, Yeats, Reading Guideline Entry Requirements final year, you will work on – and complete to a Ulysses, Reading Beckett, The Theatre of IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 high standard – a substantial writing project. Martin McDonagh. To help you reach this standard, you will be Fourth Year Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] advised and directed by one of the supervisors CCC or equivalent Advanced Creative Writing Workshops ¬ on the Creative Writing team. Students will also choose from a wide range Other Examinations of advanced English modules, including See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? Contemporary Historical Fiction, the Crime You will study the work of a wide range of International Foundation Year Novel, Contemporary Irish Writing, Memory and No writers, focusing on how they create their the Irish Stage, Contemporary Irish Women’s works. You will learn about form and genre. *please note IB requirements are Poetry, Modern American Poetry and Poetics under review at the time of printing. You will explore a range of narrating voices by See www.ucd.ie/international/ib reading texts selected to illustrate this range. Career and Graduate Study Opportunities In a similar way, you will learn how characters Creative Writing graduates often find are constructed, how to handle dialogue, how employment as writers, editors, in the to manage time and sequencing and many publishing sector, as literary agents, literary other elements of the craft of writing, which event support, literary centre support, and as will be generally helpful and occasionally literary critics. inspiring in your own writing. You will be introduced to contemporary developments in Many also enter other professions including: literature by considering the work of a number Broadcasting and Journalism ¬ Cultural of Irish writers, who will address the class Production and Arts Management ¬ Public and provide valuable insight into the writing Relations ¬ Business / Finance ¬ Law ¬ process. Politics ¬ Policymaking ¬ Teaching ¬ Heritage ¬ Management Consultancy ¬ Tourism ¬ First Year Humanities Research, and many others. Creative Writing 1 & 2 ¬ How to Read Poetry ¬ Writing the Body ¬ Literature in Context 1 & 2. The School of English, Drama and Film offers ¬ Contemporary Irish Writing ¬ Literary Genre a wide range of postgraduate programmes, ¬ Plus another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules including MA, MFA and PhD. Programmes include: the MA and MFA in Creative Writing Please note: Progression to Year 2 of ¬ MA in Writing for Theatre ¬ MA in Literature 'English with Creative Writing' may be and Culture ¬ MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and determined by the quality of a portfolio Drama. submission at the end of Year 1. Students who do not progress to the English with See www.ucd.ie/englishdramafilm/study/ Creative Writing course can continue in the postgraduate for more details. English Literature course (see page 51). International Study Opportunities Second Year Other courses of interest Students will have access to both EU and Intermediate Creative Writing 1 & 2 ¬ Critical English, Drama & Film ϭ60 non-EU destinations through a suite of Theory ¬ Medieval Literature ¬ Irish Literature English Literature ϭ63 programmes, including Erasmus, Erasmus+ in English ¬ Renaissance Literature ¬ and the study abroad and partnership Romanticism ¬ Victorian to Modern Literature arrangements that UCD has with universities ¬ Modern American Literature. across the globe.

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"My undergraduate studies in the English Literature programme were highly rewarding. Our small course size meant that we all got to know each other well, and came to value the opportunity to share ideas in a supportive environment. It also allowed us to work closely with the exceptional faculty members, who were always available for individual guidance and encouraged us along any path we wished to follow. Overall, the programme enabled me to develop vital abilities for postgraduate study and further research. These skills will be of paramount importance to me in my upcoming MA studies and throughout my English professional life. I can wholeheartedly affirm that the programme does justice to Dublin as a Literature UNESCO City of Literature." Asia Hart-Eason English Literature Student BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Contemporary Historical Fiction, Literary Are you an enthusiastic reader and writer Studies and Digital Humanities, Literature, English Literature ENS5 who wants to immerse yourself in literature Modernity and the Sea, and many others. ranging from Old English to new writing Students may choose to study abroad or being published today? Do you want to Length of Course 4 Years apply for an Internship. explore the radical potential of novels, plays and poems to change lives? Would you like Fourth Year Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* to analyse literary concepts and forms ¬ Dissertation World Literature in English IB Total 24 deeply, to creatively connect ideas across a ¬ Advanced Medieval Literature ¬ Plus wide range of cultures, periods, genres and specialised Option modules on: Austen, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] media, and to develop your critical thinking Shakespeare, Joyce, McDonagh, Heaney, CCC or equivalent and analytical skills to an advanced level? Chaucer, Synge, McPherson, Talking Animals, Other Examinations Would you like to study with world-class the Crime Novel, Post-War US Theatre, See www.ucd.ie/international researchers and teachers, and develop your Canadian Fiction, and many others. International Foundation Year own unique research project? If so, the BA No Humanities Degree in English is for you. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Our English graduates have found *please note IB requirements are What will I study? employment in: Broadcasting and Journalism under review at the time of printing. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib You will study texts ranging from the Old ¬ Cultural Production and Arts Management English, medieval and early modern periods ¬ Public Relations ¬ Business / Finance ¬ to the nineteenth and through to the twenty- Publishing ¬ Law ¬ Politics ¬ Policymaking first century – writing which extends across ¬ Teaching ¬ Heritage ¬ Management national boundaries and regions, from British Consultancy ¬ Tourism ¬ Marketing ¬ to Irish to American to World Literature, and Humanities Research, and many other areas. covering multiple genres. You will explore literary production, value and impact – how There are a wide range of MA Programmes fiction, poetry and drama are inspired, available in the School of English, Drama and shaped, released and received in particular Film, as well as opportunities for MPhil and historical and cultural contexts – learning PhD study. MA programmes include: how the meanings of literary texts change Literature and Culture (with specialisms in and renew across time and space. American ¬ Gender, Sexuality and Culture First Year ¬ Medieval ¬ Modern and Contemporary ¬ Renaissance); Anglo-Irish Literature and Literature in Context 1 & 2 ¬ Contemporary Irish Drama; Creative Writing. Writing ¬ Literary Genre ¬ How to Read Poetry ¬ Writing the Body ¬ Critical Reading / Creative See www.ucd.ie/englishdramafilm/study/ Writing ¬ Literature and the Marketplace. postgraduate for more detail. Second Year International Study Opportunities Critical Theory ¬ Reading Medieval Literature We offer a number of Erasmus and Study ¬ Reading Old English ¬ Spenser in Ireland ¬ Abroad opportunities, including at: Albert- Irish Literature in English ¬ Modern American Ludwigs-Universität, Frieburg, Germany Literature ¬ Renaissance Literature ¬ ¬ Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France Romanticism ¬ Victorian to Modern Literature ¬ University of Turin, Italy ¬ University of ¬ Twentieth-Century Drama. Verona, Italy ¬ University of Amsterdam, Other courses of interest the Netherlands ¬ University of Coimbra, Third Year English with Creative Writing ϭ62 Portugal ¬ University of Barcelona, Spain Choose from a wide range of specialist English, Drama & Film ϭ60 modules in different literary fields, including: ¬ University of British Columbia, Canada English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 The Body in Pain in Irish Culture, Literature ¬ University of Miami, USA ¬ University of and Science, Architecture and Narrative, Otago, New Zealand.

UCD School of English, Drama, Film & Creative Writing [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Newman Building, Belfield Dublin 4. +353 1 716 8323/8328 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 63 UCD Arts & Humanities "The range of modules in History and Politics allowed me to study what I found interesting. With Politics, I had the opportunity to study political theory, international relations and comparative politics. These modules work well with History, where I learned key research skills. The combination of History and Politics gave me a valuable skillset for a more complex understanding of the world which employers look for. This was a great help to me taking the first steps for a career in journalism." History & Politics Róisín Guyett-Nicholson History & Politics Graduate ( 2016), MA Student

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this subject for me? Fourth Year History & Politics HPS1 History and Politics is a classic combination Students take option modules in both of subjects for students looking to subjects in fourth year. The culmination of investigate the workings of government the programme is a capstone project, where Length of Course 3 Years and society in contemporary and historical you will work closely with a supervisor to perspectives. You will examine why society complete a dissertation in history, politics, or Guideline Entry Requirements has changed and seek to understand the an interdisciplinary mix of both. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 issues facing societies across the globe today. Through both subjects, the course Assessment Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] will teach you the essential skills of writing, Assessment for History and Politics modules CCC or equivalent critical thinking, evaluating evidence, and is through a mix of coursework, essays, Other Examinations assessing data. This programme offers an learning journals, exams and presentations. See www.ucd.ie/international excellent interdisciplinary preparation by In the final years, research papers and the dissertation make up the vast bulk of the International Foundation Year combining historical research with political No science and political theory. assessment.

Internship Opportunity What will I study? International Study Opportunities Yes You will study Irish, European, and world Students may apply for study abroad *please note IB requirements are history, engaging with political, cultural, opportunities in universities across Europe social, and economic aspects of history, and under review at the time of printing. and worldwide. Both schools have a network investigating historical change, from the See www.ucd.ie/international/ib of exchange agreements with partner impact of ideas to the role of class, gender, universities. and race. You will also study International Relations and a variety of political issues Career & Graduate Study Opportunities including political conflict, development, Graduates of History and Politics have human rights, and political economy, always developed key skills in research, analysis with a focus on the role of government, public and communication that are highly valued policy, and citizens. by employers. The degree provides a wide range of future career opportunities in First Year both the private and public sector. History The core first year module is an and Politics graduates find employment in: interdisciplinary module fusing historical International Organizations ¬ Broadcasting and political science approaches to a chosen and Journalism ¬ Business ¬ Civil Service ¬ case study. You will take foundational Law ¬ NGOs ¬ Publishing ¬ Public Relations ¬ courses in both history and politics. Politics ¬ Research ¬ Teaching ¬ Marketing ¬ Second Year Policymaking ¬ Tourism ¬ Heritage. You will deepen your knowledge by taking core and elective modules in History and Graduates are also eligible to apply for UCD Politics. In History, these modules will allow MA and MSc programmes in either History or you to focus on particular countries, themes, Politics and International Relations, details of and periods. In Politics you will study which can be found on the relevant school’s modules ranging from international relations website. to human rights. Third Year You will enjoy wide freedom of choice in third year to specialise in the area of study that Other courses of interest most interests you. You may also undertake History ϭ49 study abroad or apply for an internship. A Politics & International Relations ϭ85 wide range of option modules are available across the two subjects.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of History +353 1 716 8371 / 8375 / 8376 facebook.com/UCDHistory Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 64 @UCDHistory UCD Arts & Humanities "I have always had a passion for foreign languages, so the choice of Italian was easy. I also took Linguistics modules and have never looked back. While learning a language focuses on what you say and how you say it, Linguistics uncovers the why. I find it fascinating. UCD has a fantastic variety of modules to choose from and the lecturers and tutors are always encouraging, helpful and passionate about their subjects. I would highly recommend my course for anyone Languages, wanting a deeper understanding of language alongside the excitement and opportunities Linguistics that come from learning a new one." Charlotte Stead & Cultures Linguistics & Italian Student

BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Third Year This programme is designed for students Students may spend an academic year Languages, Linguistics & who are seeking a high level of language studying abroad or they may combine a Cultures AYS1 and intercultural competency by developing semester abroad with an internship or a effective communication and analytical skills. research project. Length of Course 4 Years The programme takes a holistic approach to Fourth Year language by fostering linguistics, alongside Guideline Entry Requirements Students will study advanced modules in literary and cultural approaches. Students can IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* their chose language and in linguistics. choose from Irish, French, German, Italian, IB Total 24 They will also choose from a range of Spanish, Latin and Ancient Greek. Modules are in-programme options in culture and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] available in Portuguese and Welsh. CCC or equivalent literature. What will I study? Other Examinations Career & Graduate Study Opportunities This programme focuses on specific oral See www.ucd.ie/international This programme prepares students for a and written language skills and critical International Foundation Year variety of career paths, including: careers intercultural and interdisciplinary skills. No in education, media, translation, public The programme allows students to explore *please note IB requirements are service, cultural institutions, research, modern and ancient languages and cultures. under review at the time of printing. editing and publishing, and a wide range of Learning activities critically explore See www.ucd.ie/international/ib private sector employment opportunities communicative practices and students that require intercultural competences. will engage with a variety of approaches With regard to the Irish language, one of to language including approaches based the main aspects of this programme is to on literary, linguistic, historic and cultural address the status of Irish as a modern studies. The programme fosters a wide working language in the European Union. range of transferable skills, including active communications skills, academic writing, In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes, speaking and presentation skills, project- this programme prepares students for work and critical analysis skills. postgraduate study in a variety of fields, including in the School of Languages, First Year Cultures and Linguistics, and the School of All students take an interdisciplinary module: Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore. Introduction to Languages, Linguistics and Cultures. They will also take three modules in International Study Opportunities the language of their choice, three modules Study abroad opportunities across Europe in Linguistics and further modules in cultures and worldwide (e.g. Austria ¬ Germany ¬ and literatures. Students may also choose France (including overseas regions) ¬ Spain modules from within a second language. ¬ Latin America (including Brazil) ¬ Italy ¬ Croatia ¬ UK ¬ North America ¬ South Africa ¬ Second Year and Iceland). Students study their chosen language at intermediate level and continue with their studies in linguistics. They will also pursue to study culture and literature.

Other courses of interest Modern Languages ϭ67 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61

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"I studied English and Music for my degree and I enjoyed every minute of it. I found that studying these subjects together complemented and deepened my understanding of both. I write plays now and during a production, it's important to be conscious of both the physical happenings on stage and the soundscape that will be presented as part of that production. I would recommend studying these subjects together as it provides you with a fuller understanding of complementary disciplines working in Music, harmony to create works of entertainment and art.” Film & Drama Róisín Coyle Playwright, Music and English Graduate BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this programme for me? Third Year Music, Film & Drama MCS4 Music, Film and Drama are art forms that Internship or Study Abroad Semester ¬ speak to the very core of human experience; The Symphony and European Culture ¬ they impact our lives every day. This 4-year Contemporary Alternative Cinema ¬ Staging Length of Course 4 Years programme allows students to immerse Texts ¬ Educational Drama and August Boal themselves in the close study of these ¬ Topics in Ethnomusicology ¬ Contemporary Guideline Entry Requirements forms, to understand them from cultural and Theatre in Performance ¬ Performance IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* historical perspectives, and to explore the Electives. IB Total 24 ways in which they influence and transform Fourth Year Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] each other. Learn how to understand BA Dissertation ¬ The Oedipus Myth ¬ CCC or equivalent the inner workings of these art forms. Deepen your knowledge of their historical Modernism and Avant-Garde ¬ Screen Other Examinations Comedy ¬ Music and Film ¬ Revolutions in See www.ucd.ie/international development. Research and write about the important place of these arts in society. 20th Century World Theatre ¬ Film Animation International Foundation Year ¬ The Orchestra ¬ Beckett in Performance No What will I study? ¬ Melodrama in Film and Theatre ¬ *please note IB requirements are The first year of the programme builds Performance Electives. under review at the time of printing. students’ vocabulary and fluency in key See www.ucd.ie/international/ib analytical techniques and introduces students Career and Graduate Study Opportunities to the cultural and historical contexts of music, The 4-year pathway prepares graduates to film and drama. Second year modules broaden pursue careers in: the scope of inquiry, moving from central Theatre ¬ The Music Industry ¬ The Film texts and practices to the representation of Industry ¬ Journalism ¬ Media ¬ Arts lesser-known voices and issues. In your third Administration ¬ Education ¬ Academia ¬ and fourth years of the programme, you will Performance. forge your own path, taking modules that focus on specific genres and/or issues in these art The programme also prepares students for forms. You can also choose to incorporate a graduate study in: one-semester humanities internship or study Music ¬ Film Studies ¬ Drama Studies ¬ abroad. In the final year, students will work on a Musicology ¬ Ethnomusicology ¬ Media major BA dissertation which will allow them to Studies – ¬ Cultural Studies ¬ Education. produce a research project on a topic of their choice, working one-on-one with an expert in In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes the field. in Music, Drama and Film, UCD offers the First Year following taught graduate degrees: Composition, Performance, and Reception ¬ MMus (Musicology or Ethnomusicology) Adaptation, Transmediality, and Intertextuality MA in Film Studies ¬ Intro to Physical Theatre ¬ Musicianship ¬ The Theatrical Event ¬ Perspectives in Film I and II MA in Drama and Performance Studies ¬ Music, Culture and Society ¬ Theatre Context International Study Opportunities and Conventions ¬ Film Sound ¬ Performance We offer a number of Erasmus and Study Electives. Abroad opportunities, both in Europe (France Second Year ¬ Germany ¬ Italy ¬ Spain ¬ Netherlands ¬ Play: Performance and Interactive Media ¬ Other courses of interest Czech Republic) and further afield (Queen’s Cultures, Contexts, and the Arts ¬ Popular English, Drama & Film ϭ60 University, Canada ¬ Waseda University, Music and Culture ¬ Staging Performance English with Creative Writing ϭ62 Japan ¬ University of California, Los Angeles ¬ ¬ European Cinema Documentary and ¬ University of California, Davis ¬ University of Ethnography ¬ Music History Since 1750 ¬ Melbourne). History of TV ¬ Irish Theatre ¬ Hollywood ¬ Musics of the World ¬ Performance Electives.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Music [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD, Belfield Dublin 4. +353 1 716 8178

66 facebook.com/UCDInternational UCD Arts & Humanities "I have always had a profound interest in the Romance languages and the cultures associated with them. When I found out about the BA in Modern Languages, I knew it was the right degree for me because it combines the main European languages with their past and present culture and history. The language classes are taught in small groups, creating a very relaxed learning environment where teachers are always available to help you with any problems. The year abroad has not only given my language skills a huge boost but has also broadened Modern my understanding of what it means to be a citizen in the EU nowadays." Languages Carla Fette French and Italian Student BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Why is this course for me? Second Year Modern Languages combines advanced One intercultural module ¬ Two main Modern Langauges BAU4 language skills with the literature, history languages ¬ Choice of modules in literature, and culture of the countries where these history and cultural studies or subject- languages are spoken. It also focuses on specific linguistics ¬ An optional third Length of Course 4 Years developing critical faculties and cross- language. cultural awareness. Year Abroad Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Linguistic, literary, historical and/or cultural You can study French, German, Italian or IB Total 30 Spanish at an advanced level (post-Leaving courses at the host institution ¬ Continued study of second language. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Certificate or equivalent), and you can take CCC or equivalent Italian, Spanish and German as a beginner. At Fourth Year least one language should be studied at an One intercultural module ¬ Continuation Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international advanced level. Portuguese can be taken on of the languages chosen in second year ¬ an elective basis. Option modules as above. Special Entry Recommendation: If you choose to study a language at an Much of our teaching is in small groups, Students spend approximately 15 hours advanced level during your first year, it is where you will expand your communication a week attending language classes, recommended that you have at at least the skills and develop as an independent lectures and tutorials and 25 hours a week following: IB: a 5 at Higher Level; A-Level learner. A crucial element of the degree is undertaking independent study. Grade C . the year abroad, where you have the unique Assessment is through a combination International Foundation Year opportunity to become immersed in another of end-of-semester written and oral No culture. examinations, and continuous assessments. *please note IB requirements are You will find details in this prospectus of Career & Graduate Study Opportunities under review at the time of printing. the opportunities available to study French, Your excellent knowledge of languages See www.ucd.ie/international/ib German, Italian and Spanish, including and strong communication, intercultural the opportunity to spend a year abroad. and analytical skills will open careers in: This degree is for those of you who want to concentrate on at least two of these – Politics & public service languages, explore the connections between – Journalism them, spend a year abroad and graduate – Education with a BA International degree. – Finance What will I study? – Marketing & business First Year – Creative & media industries Modules in two languages, at least one – Translation & interpreting language should be studied at an advanced You will also be well qualified to pursue level [post Leaving Certificate equivalent]. programmes at MA and PhD level. Two intercultural modules ¬ Choice of modules in literature, history and cultural International Study Opportunities studies or linguistics ¬ An optional third Studying abroad is an essential element language. of this degree. Students are guaranteed an Erasmus exchange place at one of our more than 40 partner universities in Germany ¬ Other courses of interest Austria ¬ France ¬ Belgium ¬ Switzerland ¬ English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Canada ¬ Italy ¬ Spain and South America. Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65 Commerce International ϭ104

Dr Sabine Krobb [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics +353 1 716 8187 study-at-ucd-global UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 67 UCD Social Sciences UCD leads the way with the broadest and most diverse Social Sciences programmes in Ireland offering innovative social sciences education and research to address the critical social, political, cultural and economic concerns of our time.

Why UCD Social Sciences? Your First Year Experience — Study with internationally renowned — Cultivate a global mindset by taking — The first year studying social sciences is academics in the social sciences advantage of opportunities to study structured to provide extensive support abroad in leading universities in the UK, to incoming students as they make the — Capitalise on UCD’s impressive US, Europe and Asia international rankings in a wide and transition to third-level learning. Each diverse range of social sciences subjects — Develop the skills required to succeed in student is assigned a peer mentor (an today’s rapid-paced business and societal existing UCD student) and SBU3 students — Develop expertise in the research environment, including research, problem are also assigned an academic mentor techniques employed by social scientists solving, analysis and communication to offer guidance and support as you — Gain relevant real-world professional — Become a member of a social sciences navigate your new life in university. experience with an optional internship alumni network of Irish and global leaders — As you develop expertise in your in a government agency, a non-profit subjects and become more familiar with organisation or a business — Take advantage of the opportunity to study subjects from across all UCD’s the university teaching and learning offerings with UCD Horizons environment, you increasingly choose your own options, studying areas that interest you. You will be given academic advice and support on your choices as you advance into second year. 68 Social Sciences

Computational Social Science 72 Economics 73 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 74 Landscapes & Society (Archaeology, Geography and History) 75 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 76 Psychology 77 Social Policy & Sociology 78

Two Subject Combination 73 Archaeology 81 Art History 41 Celtic Civilisation 42 Classics (Greek & Roman Civilisation, Latin and Greek) 43 Economics 73 English 45 French 47 Geography 82 German 48 History 49 Information & Communication Studies 83 Irish Folklore 51 Irish Studies 52 Italian 53 Linguistics 54 Mathematics 129 Music 55 Philosophy 84 Politics & International Relations 85 Social Justice 86 Sociology 87 Spanish 56 Statistics 131

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Studying UCD Social Sciences

THERE ARE FOUR DISTINCT WAYS OF Why do people behave the way they do? How do social, STUDYING SOCIAL SCIENCES AT UCD: cultural, political and economic forces shape our lives BSc Economics (Three Years) and the world in which we live? BSc Psychology (Three Years) If these types of questions about society and social relationships spark BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology your interest, prepare to be challenged and fascinated by studying (Three Years) social sciences in UCD. You will examine the nature of our society and BSc Social Sciences (Four Years) the issues confronting humanity, including climate change, crime and violence, social and economic inequality, gender justice, sustainable cities, human development, economic growth and big data. BSc Economics - ECS4 The three-year BSc in Economics is a Career Opportunities International Study Opportunities Single-Major degree for students who are Social sciences graduates are valued As Ireland’s global university, we encourage focused on studying only economics as a by employers for their skills in research, our students to apply to study for a single subject. Graduates often progress to leadership and communication. Graduates semester or a year abroad through UCD’s further study to become Economists. See of UCD social sciences progress to work extensive global network of partner page 73 for more details. in government, NGOs, the media and universities. Study abroad is available as businesses as economists, policymakers, an option in our three-year programmes. environmentalists, activists, information This will extend your degree by a year and BSc Psychology - PCS2 managers, HR managers, entrepreneurs, you will graduate with a BSc or BSocSc journalists, statisticians, urban planners, International degree. In our four-year The three-year BSc in Psychology is a archaeologists, librarians, secondary school programme, study abroad opportunities professional degree accredited by the teachers, social workers, researchers and are integrated into the third year Psychological Society of Ireland. You study many more professions across the public curriculum. Psychology in UCD as a single subject and private sectors. BSc Social Sciences All social sciences students can take degree only. Graduates often progress students may undertake an internship for a language modules as electives in addition to further study to become Clinical semester in Year 3. to their degree subjects through the UCD Psychologists. See page 77 for more Applied Language Centre. details. Students who take social sciences subjects with a language minor will spend their third year abroad in a partner University. BSocSc Social Policy &

Graduate Study Opportunities Sociology - SBU2 You may undertake a Master’s related to a The three-year BSocSc Social Policy & discipline you studied in your undergraduate Sociology degree is a Joint Major in Social degree, such as international relations, Policy and Sociology. This degree was experimental archaeology or behavioural previously named the BSocSc in Social economics. A social sciences degree Science. Graduates often progress to further also allows you to progress to a range of study to become social workers and related interdisciplinary Master’s degrees in fields professions. See page 78 for more details. such as public policy, cognitive science, criminology, human rights, geopolitics, development studies, equality studies, Digital Information Management, urban environment, world heritage management and more. You may also choose to convert your undergraduate degree with a Master’s in a new discipline such as Law, Business or Computer Science.

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BSc Social Sciences Social Sciences students explore society and how people behave as individuals and in groups. With the four-year Social Sciences degree, you choose SBU3 Social Sciences on the application portal and then indicate your preferred option below. Your subject choices are guaranteed. There are options to change subject choices at the end of first year if you wish. You will gain a deep understanding of each subject you choose to study and develop real-world skills in research, communication and leadership. You may additionally apply for an internship, or study abroad for a year or a semester. You will learn to analyse, criticise and challenge beliefs and assumptions - including your own. The International Foundation Year is an approved entry pathway to BSc Social Sciences. See www.ucdisc.com

Choose your course from one of the following five options below: LSS1 SCS1 EMS1 COS1 Landscapes & Society SBU3 Computational Economics, Mathematics Philosophy, Politics (Archaeology, Geography Two Subject Combination Social Science & Statistics & Economics and History)

TWO SUBJECT COMBINATION (TSC) If you choose TSC please note that in a Joint Major degree (e.g. Archaeology and Economics), students take an equal number of modules in both subjects. In a Major/Minor degree (e.g. Geography with English), students take substantially more modules in their Major subject (e.g. Geography).

Studying Information & Studying Archaeology Studying Economics Studying Geography Communication Studies as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one of the below: of the below: of the below: of the below:

Economics Sociology Archaeology Sociology Archaeology Sociology Archaeology Sociology Geography Mathematics Geography Mathematics Economics Mathematics Economics Mathematics Information & Information & Information & Communication Social Justice Communication Social Justice Communication Social Justice Geography Social Justice Studies Studies Studies Philosophy Statistics Philosophy Statistics Philosophy Statistics Philosophy Statistics

Politics & Politics & Politics & Politics & International International International International Relations Relations Relations Relations OR with one Minor subject OR with one Minor subject OR with one Minor subject OR with one Minor subject Art History Irish Folklore History German English Linguistics Chinese Irish Celtic Civilisation Chinese Chinese Irish Geology Chinese Music Greek & Roman Geology Irish Irish Civilisation Greek & Roman Civilisation History

Studying Politics & Studying Philosophy Studying Sociology Studying Social Justice International Relations

as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one as a Joint Major with one of the below: of the below: of the below: of the below: Archaeology Sociology Archaeology Sociology Politics & Archaeology Philosophy Archaeology International Economics Mathematics Economics Mathematics Relations Politics & Economics International Economics Mathematics Geography Social Justice Geography Social Justice Relations Geography Social Justice Information & Information & Geography Sociology Communication Statistics Communication Statistics Information & Information & Studies Studies Communication Statistics Studies Communication Politics & Philosophy Studies International Philosophy Relations OR with one Minor subject OR with one Minor subject OR with one Minor subject Linguistics Irish Art History German Chinese Irish Chinese Italian English Irish Greek Linguistics French Spanish Linguistics Italian German Chinese

71 UCD Social Sciences "Computational Social Science allows me to combine my curiosity about society with training in analytical skills and offers excellent employment opportunities.The skills in advanced statistical modelling I’ve received in the programme are invaluable in the age of big data, social media and the internet of things. Everything and everyone is increasingly connected through the internet. Computational Social Science has helped pave the way for a highly rewarding career. I’m so glad I took a Computational step and filled out the application.” Travis Tatum PhD student in Computational Social Science Social Science

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Computational Social Science SCS1 Why is this degree for me? Fourth Year Do you want to work for companies like Google The fourth year includes an interdisciplinary Length of Course 4 Years or Facebook or a Public-Sector organisation workshop and an individual capstone that deals with big data about individuals, project with industry partners, in addition Guideline Entry Requirements social networks or social groups? to modules that will strengthen and IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* consolidate learning in key areas of IB Total 30 What will I study? Computational Social Science.

Our social world is dramatically changing. Subject Requirements Assessment Maths: 4 at Standard Level We are all connected and leave digital footprints behind. Computational Social Students usually attend lectures and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Science is about leveraging the power of participate in seminar discussions and BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level lab tutorials. Assessment is based on big data, computer simulations and social Subject Requirements networks to understand social phenomena assignments throughout the semester, small Maths: GCSE Grade C and individual behaviour. The new BSc group work, individual reports, traditional exams and other forms of assessment. Other Examinations degree in Computational Social Science is at the forefront of this development in Europe. See www.ucd.ie/international Career & Graduate Study Opportunities It provides a unique combination of training International Foundation Year This degree is designed to prepare students in social sciences subjects. You learn how Yes. See www.ucdisc.com for employment in companies such as to understand human social behaviour Google or Facebook, but also for work in *please note IB requirements are through data analysis, social simulation and traditional sectors where the analysis of under review at the time of printing. mathematical modelling, providing crucial social data is becoming more and more See www.ucd.ie/international/ib skills for a competitive job market. important. Over the next few years, there If you do not meet Maths entry First Year will be an increasing demand for graduates requirements, you must pass a “Level 0” The first year includes core modules who can combine social sciences training UCD mathematics module in semester 1 in: Computational Social Science ¬ with analytical and programming skills. Programming ¬ Mathematics and Statistics. It also leads to a range of graduate study In addition, students choose two social opportunities in social sciences, social data sciences subjects from: Sociology ¬ Politics analytics, statistics or computer science. ¬ Economics ¬ Geography ¬ Plus an Elective module. International Study Opportunities During the third year, we offer a study abroad Second Year semester. Destinations include countries The second year includes further courses in such as: Belgium ¬ England ¬ France ¬ Italy ¬ Computational Social Science ¬ Programming Netherlands ¬ Norway ¬ Sweden ¬ Spain ¬ USA ¬ Mathematics and Statistics and modules in ¬ Australia ¬ China and South Korea, and the your two social sciences subjects, as well as list is continuously expanding. electives from a range of other subjects plus Elective modules

Third Year The third year provides the opportunity Other courses of interest Computer Science ϭ136 for a semester abroad at another leading university in Computational Social Science and internship with an industry partner.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Diane Payne [email protected] study-at-ucd-global B209, Geary Institute, University College Dublin, +353 1 716 4627 Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland facebook.com/UCDInternational 72 UCD Social Sciences "The Single Honours Economics degree has given me many valuable skills to help choose from a wide range of careers paths. Economics The analytical skills gained are extremely BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) valuable. One of the programme’s biggest strengths are the projects undertaken in the core classes, which have been a great Economics ECS4 talking point for job applications. I received enough specialisation in policy economics to Length of Course 3 Years know that I wanted to continue with the M.Sc. Guideline Entry Requirements Applied Economics at UCD after graduation. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Having received one of the School’s Master’s IB Total 30 scholarships, my experience with Economics Subject Requirements at UCD has helped me gain both a traineeship Maths: 5 at Higher Level at the European Central Bank, Germany, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] and employment in the Irish Government’s BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Economic Consultancy Service (IGEES) as a Subject Requirements Graduate Economist.” Maths: A Level Grade C Mojdeh Khandanian Economics Single-Major Professor Karl Whelan of the UCD School of Other Examinations Graduate, 2016 Economics speaking with students. See www.ucd.ie/international International Foundation Year Why is this course for me? Third Year See www.ucdisc.com Economics explores how and why people make In their final year, Single-Major students *please note IB requirements are decisions and choose between alternative ways will undertake a substantial research under review at the time of printing. of spending their money and using their time, project and choose from optional modules, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib energy and skills. That is why Economics can including: International Money and Banking help to shed light on decision-making in areas ¬ International Trade ¬ Financial Economics BSc Social Sciences SBU3 from love and marriage, to sports and crime. If ¬ Environmental Economics and Advanced you are interested in people’s behaviour and in Econometrics ¬ Plus Elective modules. Length of Course 4 Years current affairs, and if you enjoy problem-solving Joint Major students can opt to take a single Guideline Entry Requirements and are naturally analytical with good numeracy major in Economics from third year or choose IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* skills, then Economics will appeal to you. from a range of specialised options. IB Total 30 Subject Requirements What will I study? Fourth Year Maths: 4 at Standard Level What you will study depends on how you will In their final year, Joint-Major students Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] be studying Economics at UCD. The Single- choose modules that deepen their technical BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Major Economics (ECS4) degree is a three- knowledge and specialise in their preferred Subject Requirements year concentrated programme designed economic fields by appropriately choosing Maths: GCSE Grade C for students who wish to study Economics optional modules. Other Examinations intensively throughout their time at UCD. Assessment See www.ucd.ie/international If you wish to combine the study of Teaching takes place in lectures and tutorials, International Foundation Year Economics with another subject, you may with students also participating in small Yes. See www.ucdisc.com study it as a Joint-Major subject through the group classes to work on group projects four-year Social Sciences (SBU3) degree. If you do not meet Maths entry requirements, you and presentations. A combination of end- must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module First Year of-semester written examinations and in semester 1. All students will study Introduction to continuous assessment is used. Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, Studying Economics Principles of Macroeconomics, and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities as a Joint Major with one of the below: Introduction to Quantitative Economics. Economics graduates are in high demand – Archaeology Sociology Geography Mathematics Single-Major students will study additional our graduates work in Bank of Ireland, Price Waterhouse Cooper, KPMG, Paddy Power Information modules to develop key skills at the early stage & Communication Social Justice in their programme, so that they may proceed and Deloitte. Economics graduates can Studies to a wide range of advanced and speciality expect to have direct access to Economics, Philosophy Statistics electives in second and third years. Single-Major Business and Finance Master’s. Politics & International Relations students also select two optional modules from International Study Opportunities Studying Economics Sociology, Geography, Politics, Mathematics or OR with one Minor subject: Statistics, plus two elective modules. Student exchanges are available with the following universities: Tilburg, the History German Chinese Irish Second Year Netherlands ¬ Namur, Belgium ¬ La Sapienza, OR Joint-major students will be introduced to Rome, Italy, as well as in partner universities within a pathway: data analysis and statistical modelling and will in North America ¬ Asia ¬ Australia and Computational Social Science take intermediate modules in microeconomics Europe, including: University of California, Economics, Mathematics & Statistics and macroeconomics. Single-Major students Santa Cruz ¬ University of California, Philosophy, Politics & Economics will select from optional modules designed Berkeley ¬ University of Melbourne, Australia. to build on core skills, including: Optimisation for Economics, Introduction to Financial Other courses of interest Economics and an Economic Research Economics & Finance ϭ105 Law with Economics 93 Workshop, ¬ plus Elective modules. ϭ

Undergraduate Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Economics +353 1 716 8272/8505 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 73 UCD Social Sciences "Mathematics and Statistics provide a framework in which economic analysis is regularly conducted and, as such, understanding the mathematical concepts and methods underpinning that analysis can be key to understanding its implications. On the other hand, the study of economic theory provides you with a wealth of relevant economic and social questions to which you may apply some of the more general or Economics, abstract techniques that the mathematics subject stream has taught you. I believe Mathematics that the combination of Economics and Mathematics in my undergraduate degree & Statistics provided me with an excellent foundation to continue to study Economics at graduate level and, indeed, it has well placed me to begin to BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) pursue a career in economic research.“ Philip Carthy Economics & Mathematics Student Economics, Mathematics & Statistics EMS1 Why is this degree for me? Second Year If you are interested in Mathematics, Intermediate Microeconomics ¬ Intermediate Length of Course 4 Years Statistics and Economics, then this subject Macroeconomics ¬ Probability Theory ¬ Linear enables you to explore these areas in Models ¬ Inferential Statistics ¬ Multivariate Guideline Entry Requirements depth, while also emphasising how they Calculus ¬ Analysis ¬ Linear Algebra 2 ¬ Plus IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* complement each other. Economists employ Elective modules. IB Total 30 mathematics to design theoretical models Third & Fourth Year and use statistics to test these models and Subject Requirements Advanced Microeconomics ¬ Advanced Maths: 4 at Standard Level to explore the tremendous amount of data Macroeconomics ¬ Econometrics ¬ Time that is generated by the economy. In turn, the Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Series Analysis ¬ Multivariate Analysis ¬ models and data that are part of the study of BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Differential Equations ¬ Research Project Economics provide an interesting source of ¬ Study Abroad Opportunity ¬ Internship Subject Requirements applications for students that have learned Opportunity ¬ Plus Elective modules. Maths: GCSE Grade C mathematical and statistical skills. Other Examinations Assessment See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? Assessment is through a combination of end- You will study Economics, Mathematics International Foundation Year of-semester written examinations, projects Yes. See www.ucdisc.com and Statistics, providing you with a solid and continuous assessment. foundation in all three subjects. You will also Internship Opportunity be given the opportunity to specialise in the Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Yes latter stages of your degree, for example, The skills and problem-solving abilities you *please note IB requirements are in applied economics, advanced statistics, acquire in this degree are highly prized in under review at the time of printing. mathematical modelling of complex a range of professions, both private and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib processes, or developing “Big Data” skills. public sectors, including banking, finance,

Through your study, you will develop skills accounting, management consultancy, If you do not meet Maths entry broadcasting, business, journalism, requirements, you must pass a “Level 0” in data analysis, and be supported in UCD mathematics module in semester 1 the development of your analytical and teaching and communications. problem-solving skills, as well as in the Many students pursue graduate study in application of these skills to understanding Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, real economic issues. The degree will leading to Master’s and PhD degrees. provide a structured approach to developing Both the School of Economics and the skills of analysis, problem design and School of Mathematics and Statistics offer resolution using mathematics, economic Master’s programmes aimed at further theory, data analysis and statistical developing analytical and professional skills. methods. Postgraduate qualifications are necessary to work as a professional economist. First Year Introduction to Economics ¬ Principles International Study Opportunities ¬ of Microeconomics Principles of University of Texas at Austin, USA ¬ ¬ ¬ Macroeconomics Practical Statistics University of California, USA ¬ University ¬ ¬ Other courses of interest Statistical Modelling Calculus Linear of Perugia, Italy ¬ University of Konstanz, ¬ Economics ϭ73 Algebra Combinatorics and Number Theory Germany ¬ Tilburg University, the ¬ Introduction to Computational Social Netherlands ¬ University of Namur, Belgium ¬ Science, Introduction to Programming ¬ Plus Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. an Elective module.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Associate Professor Maria Meehan [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics +353 1 716 2581 facebook.com/UCDInternational 74 UCD Social Sciences "Studying this combination of subjects was not only academically beneficial but very exciting. Although each discipline has its own unique characteristics, they perfectly complemented each other, which meant that studying one subject strongly promoted my development in the others also. As a result of the great variety of modules offered, I could always find the ones that matched my interests Landscapes and I could gain and develop strong critical and analytical skills through courses that I truly enjoyed. During my time as a student of & Society this programme, I have received incredible (Archaeology, support from the teaching and technical staff, who went far beyond my expectations. Geography and History) I would recommend this combination of courses to anyone who is interested in both BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Environmental and Social Sciences.’’

Csaba Horvath Archaeology and Geography This unique degree brings together the approaches Graduate and skills of Archaeology, Geography and History.

Landscapes & Society LSS1 Why is this degree for me? Second Year The BSc Landscapes & Society provides Key methods and principles in all disciplines a unique interdisciplinary combination are introduced, and students begin to explore Length of Course 4 Years of natural and cultural perspectives on specific sub-disciplines within Geography, the formation, cultural significance and History and Archaeology. Guideline Entry Requirements

management of the landscape. Students IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Third Year IB Total 30 will bring together the archival strengths of The focus in year three is on diverse and History, the spatial expertise of Geography, formative learning experiences. A specialist Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level and the material analytical approaches of Landscapes & Society module for students Archaeology to develop understandings of on this programme (incorporating a field Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] how the landscape shapes humans at the trip) further develops interdisciplinary BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level same time as humans shape the landscape. perspectives. Students will learn in the classroom, field, Subject Requirements laboratory and archives. The programme Fourth Year Maths: GCSE Grade C has clear links to the expanding Heritage Final year will facilitate greater depth Other Examinations sector and students will develop a range of of analysis and understanding. A major See www.ucd.ie/international transferable skills. independent interdisciplinary research International Foundation Year project, closely supervised by academics, Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? will be a key requirement. Students will study modules in *please note IB requirements are Archaeology, Geography and History, as Assessment under review at the time of printing. well as interdisciplinary modules designed A range of assessment types including: essays See www.ucd.ie/international/ib specifically for this programme. This will ¬ reviews ¬ portfolios ¬ lab reports ¬ projects ¬ include key methods and principles of the exams and substantial independent research three disciplines, drawing on Irish and will be undertaken. international case studies and standards. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Teaching will include classroom based learning, laboratory and field components, Graduates from these fields will be well with an emphasis on high levels of student placed for employment in the varied and engagement, culminating in a student-led expanding Heritage Sector, including interdisciplinary research project in the final cultural and natural heritage. Other likely year of the programme. pathways include: secondary school teaching ¬ the archaeological profession First Year ¬ the museum sector ¬ Geographic Introduction to the three subject areas. A Information Systems ¬ surveying or special core module for this programme, cartography ¬ archive or library work. Making the Irish Landscape, highlights the distinctive and exciting focus on International Study Opportunities Landscapes and Society. All first year Students may have an opportunity for social science students also study the core international study in third year. Possible module, Societal Challenges in the Twenty locations might include Austria ¬ Cyprus ¬ Other courses of interest First Century. Denmark ¬ France ¬ Germany ¬ Italy ¬ Norway ¬ Archaeology ϭ81 Spain ¬ Sweden ¬ UK ¬ North America ¬ China Architecture ϭ176 and Australia.

Landscapes and Society Programme [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ School of Geography, Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8179 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 75 UCD Social Sciences "In this fast changing, highly interconnected society, we need an education that equips us to read beyond the media headlines to make sense of what’s happening. PPE provides you with the skills to get a fully-rounded picture of what the world is, could be, and should be.” Dr. Alexa Zellentin Lecturer in Political Theory Philosophy, Politics & Economics

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Philosophy, Politics & Economics COS1 Why is this degree for me? Fourth Year PPE provides a broad and deep understanding There is much more choice among Length of Course 4 Years of how a society works, and indeed how specialised option modules in the final year. international society works. It examines the Students also have the option of continuing Guideline Entry Requirements complex economic and political forces in play, in the three-discipline version, or of IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* the problems of measuring and assessing the concentrating on only two disciplines. IB Total 30 health of society, and the principles of justice that should guide political decision-making Assessment Subject Requirements to improve society. PPE will teach students Generally, assessment will be by take- Maths: 4 at Standard Level how to read beyond media headlines, and home essay and by exam-based essay in Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] where to find more information about the hot Philosophy and Politics, and by project and BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level policy questions of the day, in national and mathematical assignment in Economics. international contexts. But innovative online assessment will also Subject Requirements be used throughout. There will be a final- Maths: GCSE Grade C What will I study? year research project. Other Examinations The PPE provides a thorough grounding See www.ucd.ie/international in all three disciplines that are core to Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year the social sciences. The programme is PPE programmes are scattered throughout Yes. See www.ucdisc.com quite structured at first, but allows more many of the top universities in the world, choice and more specialisation with each attracting the best and most ambitious *please note IB requirements are successive year. This programme provides students and educating cohorts of under review at the time of printing. both a well-rounded education in philosophy, politicians, civil servants, journalists and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib politics and economics, and every managers. All three disciplines share a If you do not meet Maths entry opportunity for you to determine for yourself commitment to rigour and problem-solving requirements, you must pass a “Level 0” which subject or combination of subjects that will develop useful skills for any career UCD mathematics module in semester 1 you would like to specialise in. – skills such as research, analysis, written expression and interpreting data. For a list First Year of famous PPE programmes and graduates Students are introduced to: political science (such as Bill Clinton, David Cameron and and political theory, to micro and macro- Aung San Suu Kyi), see the Wikipedia entry economics, and to ethics and critical on ‘Philosophy, Politics and Economics’. thinking. Students will take the core module According to the BBC, the Oxford PPE Introducing PPE. They will also learn about “dominates public life in the UK”. researching and writing essays. International Study Opportunities Second Year Students will study the relationship between A number of semester-long study individuals and the state, how to analyse opportunities will be established with other and work with economic data, and the PPE universities in Europe. philosophical principles underlying the social sciences. Third Year Other courses of interest Students continue to deepen their Law ϭ91 understanding of all three disciplines, while paying more attention to the overlaps between them, such as political economy and critical theory.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Margaret Brady [email protected] study-at-ucd-global School of Philosophy, Newman building, University +353 1 716 8267 College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland. facebook.com/UCDInternational 76 UCD Social Sciences "I chose Psychology because I wanted a deeply interesting subject that would permit many possibilities for my future career. Being awarded the Ad Astra Scholarship has given me a great start in UCD because it has given me financial assistance and the support of a special mentor in the School of Psychology. The UCD programme has allowed me to continue to develop my language skills, which is important because I would like to do an Erasmus exchange. Since I began to study Psychology I have discovered the huge range of pathways, and directions that are available to me with this degree." Robyn de Brun Student Psychology

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

UCD Psychology students acquire skills in software tools for research.

Why is this subject for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Psychology PCS2 If you have a questioning attitude and good The degree is recognised by the reasoning skills, you will really enjoy the Psychological Society of Ireland and, as Length of Course 3 Years world opened up by Psychology. Psychology such, provides the foundation for further has links to the natural sciences, the social graduate training in any field of psychology, Guideline Entry Requirements sciences and the arts, so it is likely to appeal as well as for a wide variety of careers, IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 38 to a wide variety of people. The course has including: Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] core modules that will introduce you to Clinical psychology ¬ Educational psychology ¬ AAAA / A*A*A / A*AA+C AS Level major theories and research methods, and Organisational psychology ¬ Forensic you will also have a chance to choose option psychology ¬ Counselling psychology ¬ Health Other Examinations modules in specialist areas of psychology psychology. See www.ucd.ie/international (e.g. counselling, clinical psychology and There are also career opportunities in International Foundation Year forensic psychology). No research alongside other social scientists, First Year such as economists and sociologists. *please note IB requirements are Social Psychology ¬ Brain & Behaviour under review at the time of printing. ¬ Psychology: Key skills & concepts ¬ International Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Introduction to Psychology ¬ Introductory The School of Psychology has exchange Research Methods ¬ Perception & Cognition ¬ agreements with: Introduction to Applied Psychology ¬ Elective – Université Catholique de l’Ouest, France module ¬ Plus added optional modules. – Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Second & Third Year Madrid, Spain Behavioural Neuroscience ¬ Child & – Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany Adolescent Development ¬ Visual Cognition ¬ – Georgetown University, USA Psychology Labs ¬ Personality & Human – University of Groningen, the Netherlands Intelligence ¬ Independent Research Project ¬ Option modules within Psychology ¬ UCD Horizons elective modules. Students spend up to 20 hours per week attending lectures and tutorials. In second year, you will conduct a series of laboratory practicals, while in third year, you will carry out an independent research project under the direction of one of the academic staff. A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used to evaluate performance.

Other courses of interest Social Justice ϭ86

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office, UCD School of Psychology [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8363

facebook.com/UCDpsychology 77 UCD Social Sciences “My year at the University of Tokyo was a life changing experience. Local students mixed in naturally with the international students, which made each discussion dynamic and diverse. I learned about socio-economic issues through Japanese culture and language, which was helpful as I was able to apply experience of social problems I gathered and encountered first hand to several modules of social policy after returning to UCD. While the language classes were challenging, they helped me build confidence in my speaking skills. As a Social Policy BSocSc student, I was given this opportunity of a lifetime – studying at UTokyo meant & Sociology challenging myself, venturing outside of my comfort zone, and establishing a road to BSocSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) working in a truly international environment in the near future.” Atsuko Fujii Sociology & Social Policy Student

Social Policy & Sociology SBU2 Why is this degree for me? from one of the following pathways, which will The Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) refine and develop your career skills: at University College Dublin is the premier Length of Course 3 Years Social Work and Social Professions honours degree of its kind in Ireland. It is This pathway provides you with a strong the standard qualification for those working Guideline Entry Requirements foundation for professional social work or IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* in policy making and social services and social service careers, in addition to careers in IB Total 30 recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Counselling, Social Care Management, and the If you are interested in exploring how Subject Requirements Probation Service. Maths: 4 at Standard Level societies, communities and families work and wish to make a difference to the world, Society and Public Service Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] affect cultural change, contribute to public You will be introduced to statistics for social BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level service or corporate responsibility, then this policy, social policy topics covering a wide range of social services and modules in Subject Requirements course is for you. Maths: GCSE Grade C public sociology. This pathway prepares you What will I study? for a wide range of Master’s programmes Other Examinations The course explores key social issues and employment in public services, NGOs, See www.ucd.ie/international affecting societies in the European community development, youth work, social International Foundation Year Union, the USA and East Asia: poverty, enterprise and public policy advocacy. Yes. See www.ucdisc.com homelessness, addiction, mental illness, Work, Organisations and People social stratification, criminal justice, *please note IB requirements are You will combine social policy and sociology globalisation, gender equality, sexualities under review at the time of printing. with modules from organisational psychology and reproductive health, childhood and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib and industrial relations. This pathway children’s services, and tax and welfare prepares you for study in wide range of human systems. You will learn about how If you do not meet Maths entry organisation orientated Master’s programmes policy makers, in Ireland and across the requirements, you must pass a “Level 0” and employment in business and personnel UCD mathematics module in semester 1 world, have responded to these societal management, industrial relations, marketing challenges. A strong emphasis is placed and corporate responsibility and governance. on studying qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will attend lectures Career & Graduate Study Opportunities and seminars and engage in project-based The BSocSc provides a strong foundation for both learning, instruction, and independent study postgraduate study and a wide range of careers with experienced academic staff and with in government, social services, NGOs, education, input from policy-makers and industry. media, including new and online media (who For more information on Social Policy see are increasingly expressing an active interest page 74: and on Sociology see page 81. in recruiting social sciences graduates) and business. Alumni include Orlaith Blaney (Marketing First Year and Advertising, former CEO McCannBlue You will undertake compulsory modules in Dublin), Frances Fitzgerald (TD), Ali Hewson social policy and sociology. Students are (Humanitarian) and Sr Stanislaus Kennedy not expected to have any prior knowledge (Humanitarian & Founder, Focus Ireland). of these disciplines; the first year modules Other courses of interest will provide you with a comprehensive International Study Opportunities Science ϭ107 introduction. The School offers international study opportunities in universities both in Europe and Second & Third Year further afield. Currently Erasmus exchange Alongside compulsory modules in social policy opportunities exist in Germany ¬ Italy ¬ The and sociology you will select optional modules Netherlands ¬ Sweden ¬ Japan ¬ Hong Kong.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Social Policy, [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Social Work and Social Justice, Hanna Sheehy +353 1 716 8198 Skeffington Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDSocialPWJ 78 SBU2 - Studying BSocSc Social Policy and Sociology

Year 1 Engage with the principles

Social Policy Theories and Inequality in Irish Society Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Concepts

Understanding Contemporary Irish History of Irish Foundations of Sociological Ireland in Global Social Problems Welfare State Social Policy Sociology Analysis Perspective Developments and Policies

Years Year 2&3 Follow your pathway

Social Work and Social Professions Society and Public Service Work, Organisations and People

Modules may include: Modules may include: Modules may include: ∫ Migration, Race and Ethnicity ∫ Social Dynamics and Networks ∫ Introduction to Work and ∫ Punishment and Social Control ∫ Sociology of Health and Inequality Organisational Psychology ∫ Social Work in Practice ∫ Statistics for Social Policy ∫ European Industrial Relations ∫ Childhood Inequality in a Global Context ∫ Human Research Management ∫ Industrial Relations

Year 2 Compulsory Modules Year 3 Compulsory Modules

∫ Sociological Theory ∫ Qualitative Research Methods ∫ Quantitative Sociology ∫ Policy Making, Implementation and Poverty ∫ Investigating Social Services ∫ Social Policy Capstone Module ∫ The Economic Analysis of Social Problems ∫ Social Protection: Security, Work and Poverty

BSocSc Social Policy and Sociology

Follow your specialisation with a Master's degree

3 + 2 Social Work Pathway Society and Public Service Pathway Work, Organisation and People Pathway

MSocSc Social Work* ∫ MA Public Policy ∫ MSc Equality Studies ∫ MSc Human Resource Management ∫ MA Gender Studies ∫ MSc Management ∫ MSc Comparative Social Change ∫ Master’s in Public Policy ∫ MSocSc Sociology ∫ MSc Social Data Analytics

SHAPE YOUR CAREER

Careers closely related to this degree Public Sector Careers Private Sector Careers

∫ Social Work ∫ Politics ∫ Human Resources ∫ Social Care ∫ Policy Formation ∫ Journalism ∫ Probation Service ∫ Civil Service ∫ New and Online Media ∫ Non-Governmental Organisations ∫ Non-Governmental Organisations ∫ Policy Consultancy

Continue to develop your professional career with UCD...

* Students on the pathway who meet the entry requirements are eligible to apply for a place on UCD's two-year Master’s in Social Science (Social Work), which is a requirement to practice as a social worker. 79 80 UCD Social Sciences "I always had an interest in Archaeology, so when I came to UCD, I decided to try it. I really enjoyed the diversity it offered, the Archaeology great field trips and the lifelong friends I made. My initial interest grew into BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) something more than that and I decided BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) to make a career of it. The fact that staff were so approachable helped enormously. I have now completed a PhD in UCD School BScCAO Social Code SciencesDN700 SBU3 of Archaeology, researching childhood in early medieval Ireland." Length of Course 4 Years Denise Keating PhD 2014 Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30

Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Undergraduate students excavating at Glendalough, a major medieval monastic complex, set deep within a BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level remote valley in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. Subject Requirements Maths: GCSE Grade C Why is this subject for me? Archaeology ¬ Hunter Gatherers ¬ Early Medieval Other Examinations ¬ ¬ If you study Archaeology, we can promise you Europe Heritage Management Plus another See www.ucd.ie/international that you will see the world, time and the human subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. condition in an entirely new way. Archaeology International Foundation Year In third year, students can opt to take a single Available only through SBU3 is a uniquely multidisciplinary subject, using all major in Archaeology. sources of evidence from the past, from ancient Internship Opportunity manuscripts to the scientific analysis of plants, Fourth Year Yes Fourth year is designed to give you more animals and materials. Through undertaking *please note IB requirements are ownership of your Archaeological learning. Archaeology as a degree, you will learn how to under review at the time of printing. Amongst other modules, you will have an assess, explain and make connections between See www.ucd.ie/international/ib different types of evidence that will allow you to opportunity to conduct your own research project. Studying Archaeology develop a deeper understanding about the past. Assessment as a Joint Major with one of the below: Students will also develop practical skills valued We use a variety of assessment methods, e.g. by employers, such as report writing, teamwork, Economics Sociology continuous assessment in the form of essays, Geography Mathematics presentation, communication and analytical projects, group work, oral presentations skills. Information and reports. Each mode of assessment is & Communication Social Justice Studies What will I study? designed to support your learning through the programme and to build life skills that will be of Philosophy Statistics You will study through a combination of benefit beyond the programme. lectures, tutorials, seminars, field trips and Politics and International Relations Studying Archaeology practical engagement. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Studying Archaeology provides a flexibility OR with one Minor subject: First Year Greek & Roman of thought and a range of practical skills that Art History In first year, you will engage with Archaeology Civilisation make our graduates highly employable in a as a subject. No prior knowledge is assumed. Celtic Civilisation Irish number of sectors, including the varied and Modules may include: Exploring Archaeology Chinese Irish Folklore ¬ Introduction to the Archaeology Ireland ¬ expanding Heritage Sector. Graduates have also Geology Introduction to Anthropology. All first year social found employment within the archaeological sciences students also study a core module, profession, in consultancy, professional contract OR within a Pathway: Societal Challenges in the Twenty First Century ¬ work, museums and education. Others have Landscapes & Society Plus another subject ¬ Plus an Elective module. used their transferable skills to become business and industry entrepreneurs, policymakers in BA Arts BAU5 Second Year arts and education, journalists and cultural In second year, we will build on the knowledge critics and tourism leaders. Graduate study Length of Course 3 Years you gained in first year and explore how opportunities in UCD include the MA in various approaches to Archaeology allow us Archaeology, MSc in Experimental Archaeology, Guideline Entry Requirements to develop a better understanding of the past. the MSc in World Heritage Management and the Please see entry requirements of your chosen Modules may include: Archaeology of Things ¬ MLitt/PhD in Archaeology. Major (page 38-67) Archaeology of Prehistoric & Historic Europe ¬ Studying Archaeology as a Minor Plus another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. International Study Opportunities with one of the following: Opportunities for International Study in Third Year English History Semester Two of Third Year may include: You will have an opportunity to deepen your Austria ¬ Cyprus ¬ Denmark ¬ France ¬ Germany knowledge of Archaeological themes. During ¬ Italy ¬ Norway ¬ Spain ¬ Sweden ¬ UK ¬ North Other courses of interest this year, you can also choose to undertake a America ¬ China ¬ Australia. Students studying Landscapes & Society placement in Ireland or abroad. Modules may (Archaeology, Geography and History) ϭ75 Archaeology with Chinese will study abroad for include: Archaeology of Food ¬ Experimental Landscape Architecture ϭ178 their third year.

Rob Sands [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Archaeology, Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8341 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 81 UCD Social Sciences “ UCD School of Geography has a diverse range of people and subjects that makes Geography it an excellent choice for any prospective undergraduate. Subject matters BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) range from river morphology to urban BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) environments all the way to geopolitics and globalisation, which enable students BSc Social Sciences SBU3 to pursue a broad range of physical and human geography-based careers. For me personally, I’ve capitalised on skills and Length of Course 4 Years connections made during my academic Guideline Entry Requirements career which has enabled me to thrive in a IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* PhD programme within the university.” IB Total 30 Niall Buckley BA Geography, MSc Urban Environment Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level

Subject Requirements Maths: GCSE Grade C

Other Examinations Why is this subject for me? Fourth Year See www.ucd.ie/international Are you interested in pressing global, national BSc Geography students may choose from and local issues such as climate change, a range of specialist topics and undertake International Foundation Year and hazard management? Do you want to intensive research skills, including Available only through SBU3 make sense of our highly complex world completing a substantial research project. *please note IB requirements are and become an informed global citizen? Assessment under review at the time of printing. Do you want to learn IT, field and laboratory See www.ucd.ie/international/ib techniques highly valued by employers such Geography is taught through lectures, tutorials, labs and fieldwork and includes Studying Geography as Geographical Information Systems (GIS)? significant independent reading and study. as a Joint Major with one of the below: By studying Geography in UCD, you Some modules have an online component. Archaeology Sociology will understand the context in which Assessment is generally a combination Economics Mathematics environmental, socio-cultural and politico- of continuous assessment, tutorial or Information economic decision-making takes place laboratory participation and end-of- & Communication Social Justice and develop skills that prepare you for the semester exams. Studies workplaces and societies of tomorrow. Philosophy Statistics Career & Graduate Study Opportunities What will I study? Politics & International Relations Our graduates have found employment as: Studying Geography First Year – Geography researchers and policy OR Topics include: Societal Challenges in the with one Minor subject: analysts with Teagasc, ESRI, NGOs and twenty first century ¬ Mapping Your World ¬ English Linguistics government departments. Greek & Roman Humans and Environments through Space Chinese Civilisation and Time ¬ Earth Systems ¬ People, Places – GIS specialists working, for example, History Irish and Regions ¬ Plus another subject ¬ Plus an with the Local Government Management Agency. Geology Elective module. OR – Planners in both local government and within a Pathway: Second Year private sector consultancies. Computational Landscapes Topics include: Geographic Research Social Science & Society Techniques ¬ Quaternary Environmental – Educators at primary and second level, Change ¬ Political Geography ¬ World as well as in high-profile national and BA Arts BAU5 Urbanisation ¬ Global Historical Geographies ¬ international universities. Plus another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. – Environmental researchers and Length of Course 3 Years consultants in the state and private Third Year sectors. Topics include: Ideas in Geography ¬ Guideline Entry Requirements Geographic Information Systems ¬ River Many Geography graduates continue with Please see entry requirements of your further study of their discipline or proceed chosen Major (page 38-67) Catchment Management ¬ The Quaternary of directly to Master’s degrees in social Ireland ¬ Planetary Geomorphology ¬ Political Studying Geography sciences, law, or business. Geography of EU Integration ¬ US Foreign as a Joint Major with one of the below: Policy ¬ Development Geographies ¬ Creative International Study Opportunities History Irish Cities ¬ Environmental Management ¬ Plus International opportunities have included Studying Geography as a Minor another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. exchanges to: OR with one of the following: Art History Music BSc Geography students may apply in their Cologne, Germany ¬ Grenoble, France English Third Year to do an internship or study abroad. Barcelona, Spain ¬ Stockholm, Sweden ¬ Students studying Geography with Chinese will Pisa, Italy ¬ Melbourne, Australia ¬ Chicago, study abroad for their third year. ¬ Other courses of interest USA Santa Barbara, California, USA. Social Policy and Sociology ϭ78 Architecture ϭ176

www.ucd.ie/international/ Undergraduate Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Geography +353 1 716 8179 Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDGeography 82 UCD Social Sciences "Information and Communication Studies gave me a better understanding of how information influences all aspects of society, particularly in business. It also gave me practical tools to analyse data and Information & create meaning from it. My current role, as a Media Associate in Ireland’s largest Communication marketing communications company, involves liaising with agencies, on digital Studies and offline media planning and buying. In my work, an understanding of the media BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) landscape and keen attention to detail is vital. The skills and knowledge I gained from BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) my studies have helped me in my career and they have also made me a more informed digital citizen.” BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Melanie O’Donovan Joint Major Information & Communication Studies and Sociology Length of Course 4 Years 2016 Students evaluate the impact of new and emergent information technologies. Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 Why is this subject for me? Assessment Subject Requirements Information plays a key role in all aspects of Students attend lectures and tutorials and Maths: 4 at Standard Level life – in business, government, society and undertake independent study and project the life of the individual. Knowing how to work. Assessment is through a combination Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] create, manage, share, find and use digital of end-of-semester written examinations, BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level

information is more relevant than ever projects and continuous assessment, Subject Requirements before. Information and Communication including a wide variety of digital projects, Maths: GCSE Grade C Studies gives you a chance to explore the such as blogging and writing smartphone Other Examinations ways companies such as Facebook, Twitter, applications. See www.ucd.ie/international Intel, Google and Apple integrate people, information and technology to succeed in Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year Available only through SBU3 today’s digital world. Information & Communication Studies is relevant for careers in web design *please note IB requirements are What will I study? and development ¬ social media ¬ social under review at the time of printing. First Year computing ¬ user experience design ¬ See www.ucd.ie/international/ib All first year social sciences students study investigative research ¬ publishing ¬ digital Studying Information & the core module, Societal Challenges in the marketing and business. Communication Studies Twenty First Century. Additional modules Graduates can progress to the Master of as a Joint Major with one of the below: may include: Introduction to Information & Information Systems (MSc), which prepares Archaeology Sociology Communication Studies ¬ Information and students for careers in human-computer Economics Mathematics Social Media ¬ Digital Judgement: Truth, Lies interaction, usability, user experience, user Geography Social Justice & the Internet ¬ Information Design ¬ Plus research and information systems-related Philosophy Statistics another subject ¬ Plus an Elective module. professions, or the Master of Library & Politics Information Studies (MLIS), which prepares Second Year Studying Information & students for careers including librarianship, Advanced Information Skills for Problem Communication Studies information consulting and digital media Solving ¬ Social Computing & Media ¬ OR with one Minor subject: management. They can also pursue research Organisation and Retrieval of Information ¬ Chinese Irish careers in the form of an MA and PhD. Computer-Mediated Communication ¬ Social Music Studies of ICTs ¬ Information & Collaboration Graduates can also progress to a Master’s in Organisations ¬ Plus another subject ¬ Plus of Digital Information Management, which BA Arts BAU5 Elective modules. prepares students for careers in digital curation and data management. Third Year Length of Course 3 Years The Digital Self; Information Ethics ¬ Digital International Study Opportunities Guideline Entry Requirements Storytelling ¬ Web Publishing ¬ Managing Students may study abroad for a year or Please see entry requirements of your Information Technology for Information a semester. Destinations include the USA, chosen Major (page 38-67) Professionals ¬ Information Architecture: Australia, China and Canada. Students Designing the Web ¬ Plus another subject ¬ studying Information and Communications Studying Information & Communication Studies as a Minor Plus Elective modules ¬ Internship or Study Studies with Chinese will study abroad for Abroad. their third year. with one of the following: Linguistics English Fourth Year This year offers a range of specialist module Other courses of interest options aimed at preparing you for a career Science ϭ107 or further study in your chosen subject area.

Claire Nolan [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ School Administrator, UCD School of Information & +353 1 716 8360 study-at-ucd-global Communication Studies, Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 83 UCD Social Sciences “Studying Philosophy at UCD was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The lecturers’ ability to share their knowledge Philosophy and encourage critical thinking has proven to be beneficial in many other aspects of life BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) - this course completely changed how I see BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) ethics, time, science and society at large. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Kevin McDermott Philosophy Student BSc Social Sciences SBU3

Length of Course 4 Years

Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30

Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level

Subject Requirements Why is this subject for me? Third Year & Fourth Year Maths: GCSE Grade C Are you interested in thinking for yourself? Students can choose from almost two Other Examinations Do you like problem solving? Do you want dozen modules, including: Philosophy See www.ucd.ie/international to tackle some of the most challenging and literature ¬ Philosophy of mind ¬ International Foundation Year questions that have fascinated thinkers for Metaphysics ¬ Philosophy of religion ¬ Logic ¬ Available only through SBU3 centuries, such as: Phenomenology ¬ Philosophy of law ¬ Critical – Do we have free will? Theory ¬ Philosophy of mental disorder ¬ *please note IB requirements are Hume & Kant ¬ Nietzsche ¬ Aristotle ¬ Plus under review at the time of printing. – What is consciousness? another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib – How should we live? – Does God exist? Students can switch into a Single Major in Studying Philosophy – What can we learn from art and Philosophy from their third year. as a Joint Major with one of the below: literature? Archaeology Sociology Assessment Science, literature or history are all equally Economics Mathematics There is a variety of assessment: traditional good preparation for studying Philosophy. Geography Social Justice exams, take-home essays, on-line The main requirement is a capacity for clear Information assessments, as well as presentations and & Communication Statistics thinking, honesty and discussion. group work. Studies Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Politics What will I study? Philosophy is essentially about dialogue Corporate head-hunters often target Studying Philosophy OR and discussion, about giving reasons and Philosophy graduates for their rigorous with one Minor subject: examples, about counter-arguments and analysis of real-world problems and their clear, Chinese Irish counter-examples. We read the work of coherent communication of complex ideas Greek Linguistics great philosophers, but we also challenge and concepts, and a capacity for detailed OR within a pathway: their arguments and conclusions. Although research. Philosophy graduates are employed Philosophy, Politics & Economics all the modules are based on lectures, many in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors of these are highly interactive. In addition, in business and management, marketing and advertising, media and broadcasting, public BA Arts BAU5 philosophy is rare in the university for offering small-group tutorials for all of its relations, education and human resources. modules. Length of Course 3 Years Many Philosophy graduates continue with First Year further study of their discipline or proceed Guideline Entry Requirements You will be introduced to a wide spectrum of directly to Master’s degrees in social sciences, Please see entry requirements of your chosen philosophical approaches, from Renaissance law, or business. Our graduates have studied at Major (page 38-67) thought through to existentialism and MA and PhD level in internationally renowned Studying Philosophy critical thinking. There is an elective ‘Film universities from Oxford to Paris-Sorbonne to Harvard. UCD philosophy graduates have as a Joint Major with one of the below: through Philosophy’. All first year social established prominent careers in Ireland and English sciences students also study the core module, Societal Challenges in the Twenty internationally as barristers, public policy Studying Philosophy as a Minor First Century, plus another subject, plus an analysts, human rights activists, journalists OR with one of the following: Elective module. and academics. Art History Music International Study Opportunities History Second Year Modules include: Applied Ethics ¬ Philosophy Students may study abroad for a semester of Science ¬ European Philosophy ¬ Ancient or a year. Destinations include: France, Philosophy ¬ Knowledge and Scepticism ¬ Germany, Belgium, US and Italy. Students Plus another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. studying Philosophy with Chinese will study abroad for their third year.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Margaret Brady [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD School of Philosophy, +353 1 716 8267 Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDInternational 84 UCD Social Sciences “Having had an interest in politics before college, the variety of available options from the School of Politics and International Politics & Relations really appealed to me as a prospective student. The first year of the International course really gives you a solid foundation upon which to build. As you develop Relations interests in particular areas of politics and international relations you can easily BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) branch out into specific topics such as EU BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) politics, development, conflict resolution and international political economy. For BSc Social Sciences SBU3 anyone who finds themselves really invested in the programme initially, UCD Length of Course 4 Years also offer a fantastic ‘Single Subject Major’ programme from third year that gives you Guideline Entry Requirements the opportunity to truly engage with every IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* facet of political science.” IB Total 30

Stephen Crosby Politics Student Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Why is this subject for me? in Education ¬ Gender in War and Peace ¬ Plus BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Do you want to understand how another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. governments, parliaments, parties and Subject Requirements Maths: GCSE Grade C elections work? Are you concerned about Students may opt to take a single major in conflicts, human rights, global poverty, war Politics from third year. Other Examinations and political violence? Do you want to learn Assessment See www.ucd.ie/international how to formulate a coherent and persuasive Students attend lectures and tutorials as International Foundation Year argument? With a degree in Politics & well as undertaking independent study. Available only through SBU3 International Relations, you will develop Assessment is in the form of a combination *please note IB requirements are the ability to analyse the complex interplay of continuous assessment and end-of under review at the time of printing. between national and international political semester written exams. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib institutions, systems and forces. Studying Politics & International Relations Career & Graduate Study Opportunities What will I study? There is a wide range of national and as a Joint Major with one of the below: In first year, you will be introduced to the international employment opportunities Archaeology Mathematics core areas of Politics & International in the public and private sector, including: Economics Sociology Relations, giving you a solid Geography Social Justice The Irish civil service ¬ The European foundation for future study. In subsequent Information years, you will pursue the topics that Commission ¬ International agencies such & Communication Statistics interest you most. Examples of modules as the UN, IMF and World Bank ¬ NGOs ¬ Studies include: Print and broadcast media ¬ The diplomatic Philosophy service ¬ Business ¬ Administration and First Year Studying Politics & International Relations research. Foundations of Political Theory and OR with one Minor subject: MA and MSc degrees in UCD open to International Relations ¬ Foundations of Linguistics Irish ¬ graduates include: Contemporary Politics Foundations in Chinese Italian Political Research ¬ Foundations in Global Politics ¬ Political Theory ¬ International French Spanish Development ¬ All first year social sciences Relations ¬ International Development ¬ German students also study the core module, Peace & Conflict ¬ Human Rights ¬ European Societal Challenges in the Twenty First Public Affairs & Law ¬ International Political OR within a pathway: Century ¬ Plus another subject ¬ Plus an Economy ¬ Public Policy. Philosophy, Politics & Economics Elective module. Computational Social Science International Study Opportunities Second Year Study abroad opportunities include: Individuals and the State ¬ Law, Politics BA Arts BAU5 & Human Rights ¬ Comparative Politics ¬ Sciences Po, France ¬ University of Bergen, International Relations ¬ Research Methods in Norway ¬ Université Libre de Bruxelles, Length of Course 3 Years Political Science ¬ European Union ¬ Achieving Belgium ¬ Lund University, Sweden ¬ the Sustainable Development Goals ¬ Plus Universität zu Köln, Germany ¬ Utrecht Guideline Entry Requirements another subject ¬ Plus Elective modules. University, Netherlands ¬ Università degli Studi Please see entry requirements of your di Milano, Italy ¬ George Washington University, chosen Major (page 38-67) Third Year & Fourth Year the United States ¬ University of Delhi, India ¬ Studying Politics International Political Economy ¬ International University of Hong Kong Justice ¬ EU in the World ¬ Middle East as a Joint Major with: Students studying Politics with Chinese, Politics ¬ Integration, Fragmentation & the History French, German, Italian or Spanish will study Global System ¬ Data Analytics for the Social abroad for their third year. Sciences ¬ Political Activism in the Middle Other courses of interest East ¬ Introduction to Asian Politics ¬ Justice Law with Politics ϭ95

Undergraduate Officewww.ucd.ie/spire [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Politics & International Relations +353 1 716 8397 study-at-ucd-global Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDspire 85 UCD Social Sciences “The multidisciplinary nature of Social Justice - including topics such as feminist theory and critical theories of international economics - has refined my analytical skills. To those who seek not only to understand how the world is, but also why it is that way, I recommend studying Social Justice in UCD.” Adam Boyle Law with Social Justice (International) Stage 4

Social Justice

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Why is this subject for me? Third Year The subject of Social Justice draws on a In third year, modules will advance their knowledge of economic inequality and gender Length of Course 4 Years range of academic disciplines in order to advance understanding of issues such as inequality and will also have the opportunity Guideline Entry Requirements inequality, discrimination and human rights to learn about other important social justice IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* abuses. It will appeal to those who would issues. IB Total 30 like to acquire the knowledge and skills to Fourth Year understand and challenge injustice and help Subject Requirements Fourth year provides the opportunity for Maths: 4 at Standard Level bring about social change. students to enhance their research skills by Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] What will I study? engaging in a research-based group project. Students will also have an opportunity to look BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Undergraduate modules in Social Justice at issues relating to social justice and the address themes such as global poverty and Subject Requirements city. Students will build on their knowledge of inequality; gender and sexual inequality; Maths: GCSE Grade C Social Justice, and of key societal issues. human rights and social justice; inequality in Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international Irish society; childhood inequality; egalitarian Assessment social movements; racism; and the problems A variety of continuous assessment International Foundation Year and possibilities of economic development. Available only through SBU3 methods are used throughout the social Over the course of your four-year programme, justice programme, including essays, *please note IB requirements are you will advance your knowledge about the reports, oral presentations, reflective under review at the time of printing. key social issues of the 21st century, while writing, problem-based learning exercises, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib developing your skills in relation to critical projects, examinations and critical Studying Social Justice thinking, analysis, research, problem- commentaries on designated readings. solving and communication. An emphasis as a Joint Major with one of the below: on participatory learning means that your Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Archaeology Philosophy studies will take place within a supportive and At the end of their four-year programme, Economics Politics stimulating environment, where you will have graduates of Social Justice have acquired Geography Sociology the opportunity to engage with like-minded knowledge and skills relevant to a range of Information people who share your interest in social justice. & Communication fields of study and employment, including in-depth knowledge about the most pressing Studies First Year societal and global challenges of our time In first year, you will engage with four key and advanced critical, analytical and themes: Social Justice Perspective ¬ Gender communications skills. ¬ Global Justice ¬ Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society. All first year social sciences The degree will provide a strong foundation students also study the core module, for careers in: research, policy and Societal Challenges in the Twenty First advocacy in national and international Century, plus another subject, plus an Elective non-governmental organisations; and module. public sector agencies. Relevant graduate study programmes include: Equality Studies Second Year ¬ Gender Studies ¬ Public Policy ¬ Human Other courses of interest In second year, the modules will develop your Rights ¬ International Development. Law with Social Justice ϭ96 knowledge of social justice movements, Social Policy & Sociology ϭ78 gender inequality, and childhood inequality, International Study Opportunities as well as your understanding of human Study abroad for a semester or a year in third rights and social justice, plus another year. Destinations include the US, Australia, subject, plus Elective modules. China, Canada.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Social Policy, [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Social Work and Social Justice +353 1 716 8198 Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDSocialPWJ 86 UCD Social Sciences “I would recommend studying Sociology in UCD to those students who are seeking a versatile degree, where the skills taught are applicable to a wide range of sectors. Sociology With opportunities to discover sociological theories that provide enlightening ways BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) of thinking about the world around us, while also learning research skills, there BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) are numerous career pathways open to the sociology graduate. What’s more, the lecturers and staff have been invaluable to BSc Social Sciences SBU3 my learning, being friendly and supportive, and are always happy to chat with students. Length of Course 4 Years Overall, I am proud to be a student of Sociology at UCD.” Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Arnoldas Jursys Student IB Total 30

Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level

Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Why is this subject for me? Third Year Subject Requirements If you are interested in people, you will The third year includes training in Qualitative Maths: GCSE Grade C be interested in sociology. It is relevant Research Methods and substantive courses in for understanding almost every aspect areas such as Migration, Historical Sociology, Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international of our lives. We are all part of society, we Lying & Deception and more. There are also are connected with each other and we are possibilities for internships and study abroad. International Foundation Year affected by the people around us. In the same Available only through SBU3 Fourth Year way, we shape the social context for others During the fourth year, we offer the *please note IB requirements are as well. Sociology provides you with the possibility for an independent research under review at the time of printing. mindset and the research tools to observe the project and a range of further specialised See www.ucd.ie/international/ib social world, make connections, understand modules, such as War and Violence, Studying Sociology differences, norms, cultures or inequalities. Sociology of Nations and Punishment & as a Joint Major with one of the below: What will I study? Social Control, plus Elective modules. Archaeology Philosophy Sociology seeks to explain how people relate Assessment Economics Mathematics with each other, how hidden structures Students attend lectures and participate in Geography Social Justice play an important role in everyday life and seminar discussions. They also undertake Information how society shapes the way individuals & Communication Statistics independent studies, including reading and Studies behave. It is about why individuals writing about sociological issues. Assessment Politics & International Relations organise themselves into groups such is a combination of continuous assessment as families, communities, social classes, and end-of-semester written exams. Studying Sociology social networks, religions, genders, OR with one Minor subject: neighbourhoods or nations. But it is also Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Art History German about how these groups come about, what Sociology gives an excellent foundation for a English Irish diverse set of careers in areas such as social they mean and how they change over time. Linguistics Italian An essential part of your studies will be the research and policy analysis ¬ journalism ¬ Chinese acquisition of a sociological toolkit that media ¬ community development ¬ youth work OR within a pathway: includes both theoretical approaches and ¬ civil service ¬ social data science ¬ business. Computational Social Science research methods to study society. It also leads to a wide range of graduate study opportunities in the social sciences, First Year law and business. The School of Sociology BA Arts BAU5 The first year includes a general Introduction offers a general MSocSc in Sociology, as to Sociology, the Foundations of Sociological well as specialised programmes in Health, Length of Course 3 Years Thinking, a view on Contemporary Ireland and Well-being and Society ¬ Crime, Violence and the basics of Research Methods and Design. Conflict ¬ Cultural Sociology ¬ Race, Migration Guideline Entry Requirements All first year social sciences students also Please see entry requirements of your and Decolonial Studies ¬ Comparative Social study the core module, Societal Challenges chosen Major (page 38-67) Change ¬ Social Data Analytics. in the Twenty First Century, plus another Studying Sociology as a Minor subject, plus an Elective module. International Study Opportunities with one of the following: Second Year Destinations include countries such English History The second year involves training in as Belgium ¬ England ¬ France ¬ Italy ¬ Quantitative Research Methods and courses Netherlands ¬ Norway ¬ Spain ¬ USA ¬ Other courses of interest in areas such as Gender ¬ Sociological Theory Australia ¬ China and South Korea. Social Policy & Sociology ϭ78 ¬ Analytical Sociology ¬ Animals and Human Students studying Sociology with Chinese, Science ϭ107 Society and more, plus another subject, plus German or Italian will study abroad for their Computational Social Science ϭ72 Elective modules. third year.

UCD School of Sociology [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 8263/8674 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 87 The UCD Sutherland School of Law is the first purpose-built university law school in Ireland. Key features include the Clinical Legal Education Centre, Negotiating Suite and Ceremonial Moot Court.

UCD Sutherland School of Law provides a strong foundation for a career either in legal practice or in one of many other rewarding fields in Ireland or abroad. It offers you the choice of studying law alone or in combination with other subjects. Our graduates have progressed to hold some of the highest legal and political offices in the State, including Chief Justice, Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

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Law (BCL) 91 Law with Chinese 92 Law with Economics 93 Law with Politics 95 Law with Social Justice 96 Business & Law 97

Why UCD Law? Your First Year Experience — UCD Sutherland School of Law is ranked — UCD Sutherland School of Law welcomes within the Top 100 Law Schools in the first year students to a friendly community. World*. Under our Peer Mentoring and Academic Adviser schemes, current students and — UCD Sutherland School of Law offers lecturers are assigned to each first year world-class learning and teaching student in order to offer advice. facilities in a state-of-the-art building. Features include the purpose-built Clinical — You will explore the fundamentals of law Legal Education Centre (CLEC), which in Constitutional Law and Contract Law offers specialist clinical law modules. modules. You will also learn about the legal system in General Introduction to — We offer the widest range of law degrees the Irish Legal System and, the skills of in Ireland. You can choose to focus practicing law, in the Legal Skills module. primarily on Law (BCL) or to combine your study of Law with one of the — Lectures are supplemented with small- following: Business, Economics, French group tutorial teaching to help you learn Law, History, Philosophy, Politics, Social how to understand cases, to interpret Justice, Chinese or Irish. If you choose legislation and, ultimately, find your the BCL programme, you may study a own voice. language (Chinese, French, Irish, Spanish) — You will be encouraged to get involved in throughout your BCL degree. debating and mooting (mock trials). — Our academic staff are experts in a wide — You can join other students in the UCD range of fields in national, European and Law Society, which organises many International law. events, including debates. — You may undertake a placement in — You may decide to participate in the a leading law firm, in the courts or UCD Student Legal Service. Run by Law non-governmental organisation and/or students, it provides legal information conduct public interest research. clinics to students. — You may have the opportunity if you wish — You will be invited to attend recruitment to develop your foreign language skills presentations from leading Irish, UK and and to study other legal systems through other firms, government bodies and non- our extensive international exchange governmental organisations which are programme with universities in Europe, held in the School of Law. North America, Asia and Australasia. — Specialist careers support is provided — Our graduates have gained admission to by the School’s Career Adviser to help study at prestigious universities, including you identify and achieve your career Cambridge, College of Europe, European ambitions. University Institute, Harvard, the London School of Economics and Oxford.

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Years 1 & 2 Foundations of legal knowledge and specialist subjects

Bachelor of BCL Law BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law with Civil Law with Chinese History Economics French Law

BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law with BCL Law Bachelor of Philosophy Politics Business & Law Social Justice with Irish

All students are offered core law modules and programme specific subjects

CORE LAW MODULES Law students also take progamme specific modules as appropriate, for example in: General Contract Introduction to Constitutional Tort Law Law Legal Studies Law Law History Chinese Philosophy Economics Politics

General French Law Social Justice European Property Criminal Introduction to Irish Union Law Law** Law Legal Skills*

Years Further Specialisation and International Study 3 & 4

Bachelor Degree in Law (Honours)

Specialise through UCD graduate study Shape your career with UCD Law in Ireland or abroad

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Continue to develop your professional career with UCD...

*Not offered in Law with Chinese **Offered as optional module to Bachelor of Business & Law in Year 3 90 UCD Law “Choosing to study law in UCD has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The vast variety of legal modules that are available means that there is something for everyone who wishes to study a specific area of Law. There is also a great choice of electives to choose from, for example, I chose Psychology as an elective in my first year. As well as this, there are numerous opportunities in UCD for you to discover yourself through different societies, sport clubs and initiatives. Whatever your area of interest, UCD caters for it. As a result of my experience, I am convinced that UCD is the place to grow and discover your Law potential.” BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Grace Oladipo Student

Law LWS6

Why is this course for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities The UCD Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) degree As a BCL graduate, you are well positioned Length of Course 4 Years enjoys a proud history and an established to pursue a variety of careers, including Guideline Entry Requirements reputation at home and abroad. The BCL qualifying as a solicitor or barrister who IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* degree allows you to immerse yourself in practise law independently, or work in: IB Total 34 the study of law, to engage with a range of – Law firms in Ireland or internationally Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] interesting legal perspectives and to acquire – Large corporations as in-house lawyers ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level a profound understanding of how law works – State bodies or Public Service in theory and in practice. Other Examinations – Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? – EU or other international institutions International Foundation Year First & Second Year – Legal research Yes. See www.ucdisc.com In first year, you’ll explore some foundational – Academia Internship Opportunity areas of law, including: BCL graduates can also pursue successful Yes General Introduction to Legal Skills ¬ careers other than in legal practice (e.g. *please note IB requirements are Contract Law ¬ Tort Law ¬ Constitutional Law. as diplomats, journalists, broadcasters, under review at the time of printing. You’ll study modules in civil and criminal authors or researchers) in Ireland or abroad. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib procedure. Graduates can undertake postgraduate law In second year, you’ll explore EU Law study programmes such as the LLM and/or and core areas of Irish law, including: PhD in their area of interest. Property Law ¬ Company Law ¬ Criminal Law. International Study Opportunities Third & Fourth Year Third year BCL students are offered the You can tailor your BCL by selecting from widest range of study abroad opportunities a wide choice of Law modules, such as: at our partner universities in locations which International Human Rights ¬ include: Environmental Law ¬ Intellectual Property Antwerp ¬ Barcelona ¬ Berlin ¬ California ¬ Law ¬ Media Law ¬ Family Law ¬ Commercial Canberra ¬ Connecticut ¬ Exeter ¬ Miami ¬ Law ¬ Employment Law. Milan ¬ Minnesota ¬ Prague ¬ Singapore ¬ In addition, our Clinical Legal Education Stockholm ¬ Toulouse ¬ Uppsala ¬ Utrecht ¬ Centre (CLEC) offers “clinical” modules, Vienna. which include Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Practice and Legal Placement. You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and NOTE preparatory work. A sample timetable If you are interested in later qualifying as a can be viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. lawyer in the USA, the BCL programme is the Other courses of interest Assessment includes end-of-semester recommended choice. Business & Law ϭ97 examinations, essays and group projects. Law with Social Justice ϭ96

Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law [email protected] +353 1 716 4110 www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDSchoolofLaw study-at-ucd-global @UCDLawSchool 91 UCD Law “I chose to study this programme, in part because of its relevance in today’s world, but also because it is thoroughly engaging. It provides an opportunity for students to develop a deeper and broader understanding of both the Irish legal system and Chinese culture, through studying a range of subjects from EU law and criminal law to the Chinese language and Doing Business in China. Lectures are extremely insightful and are taught by highly regarded individuals. In particular, the small Chinese classes Law with allow students to interact closely with the teaching staff. As part of the course, students are given the chance to study in Chinese Beijing, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the capital of one of the biggest expanding BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) markets of our generation.” Timothy Wu Murphy Student

Law with Chinese LWWC

Why is this course for me? Fourth Year Length of Course 4 Years Law with Chinese allows you to undertake On your return to UCD for the last year of your degree, you will undertake a Guideline Entry Requirements a degree in Irish law, whilst simultaneously dissertation on Chinese Law (in English). IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* acquiring a broad knowledge of Chinese IB Total 34 society and a very high level of competence You’ll also choose modules, from the full in Mandarin. During this degree, you’ll range of Irish law modules including clinical Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] modules from the School’s Clinical Legal ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level gain comparative insights which inform an enhanced critical perspective on Irish Education Centre (CLEC). Other Examinations law. Your third year is spent at a leading Note: Some modules on this degree are See www.ucd.ie/international university in China. taught through Chinese. International Foundation Year No What will I study? You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and First & Second Year *please note IB requirements are First year focuses on the core Irish law preparatory work. A sample timetable can be under review at the time of printing. viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. modules of: Constitutional Law ¬ Contract See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Law ¬ Tort ¬ General Introduction to Irish legal Assessment includes end-of-semester Note: Students entering this course are System. examinations, essays and group projects. not required to have a prior knowledge of This is combined with intensive Chinese Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Mandarin. Those with prior knowledge of language training and an introduction to Graduates obtain a recognised degree in Mandarin are welcome and will be offered Chinese culture and society. In second year, Mandarin at a more advanced level than Irish law and are also particularly well placed you’ll continue to build your knowledge of beginners. to pursue legal careers with: the foundations of Irish law, covering: – International law firms – EU Law – European and international institutions – Property Law – Non-Governmental Organisations – Criminal Law – You’ll also advance your Chinese BCL (Law with Chinese) graduates may language skills and deepen your wish to pursue further studies, including: knowledge of Chinese society. LLM (International Human Rights), LLM (International Commercial Law) or LLM Third Year (Intellectual Property & Information You’ll spend your third year at a partner Technology Law), all in UCD Sutherland university in Beijing, China (Renmin School of Law. Both Renmin and CUPL have University or the China University of Political excellent graduate programmes and are Science and Law (CUPL)), where you’ll take among the best law schools in the world. some modules through Mandarin.

Other courses of interest Law ϭ 91 Law with Politics ϭ95

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“Pursuing Law with Economics at UCD is one of the most rewarding decisions I have made. The degree allowed me great flexibility, enabling me to upkeep my knowledge of German through the elective option whilst studying two disciplines that I enjoy. Thanks to this I was able to spend my third year on Erasmus in Berlin, studying German law through German, which was an unforgettable experience. The two subjects are highly complementary and allow you to develop a better understanding not only of the legal system but also of the social and Law with economic impacts that various laws and policies have.” Economics Dmytro Moyseyev Graduate BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Law with Economics LWW4

Why is this course for me? You may select from the clinical law modules This course allows you to obtain a offered by our Clinical Legal Education Length of Course 4 Years highly respected degree in law, whilst Centre (CLEC). Guideline Entry Requirements simultaneously acquiring a broad knowledge You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* of economics. Certain areas of law (e.g. in addition to engaging in study and IB Total 34 competition regulation and intellectual preparatory work. A sample timetable Subject Requirements property) are heavily influenced by economic can be viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. Maths Special Entry Recommendation: theory. BCL (Law with Economics) graduates Assessment includes end-of-semester At least a 4 at Higher Level are uniquely equipped to understand examinations, essays and group projects. these regulatory frameworks in all of their Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level conceptual complexity. On this degree, Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements you’ll embark on a field of cross-disciplinary BCL (Law with Economics) graduates study which is intellectually very demanding, Maths Special Entry Recommendation: have an attractive skill-set, which is of At least an A Level Grade D but also tremendously enriching and of undisputed relevance to commercial immense practical importance. legal practices and to businesses. Recent Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? graduates have found employment with leading law firms and businesses. International Foundation Year First & Second Year No First year focuses on core law modules, Graduates are also eligible to pursue further study in the fields of: Internship Opportunity including: Yes Commercial Law ¬ Intellectual Property ¬ Constitutional Law ¬ Contract Law ¬ Tort Law. Economics ¬ Law & Finance ¬ Insolvency Law. *please note IB requirements are In addition, you will study quantitative under review at the time of printing. economics and macroeconomics for International Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib business. Many students apply to spend time abroad In second year, you will study: during their third year at partner universities in locations which include: EU Law ¬ Property Law ¬ Criminal Law. Australia ¬ Austria ¬ Belgium ¬ Canada ¬ At the same time, you’ll also develop your China ¬ Czech Republic ¬ France ¬ Germany understanding of economics and statistics. ¬ India ¬ Italy ¬ New Zealand ¬ Singapore ¬ Third & Fourth Year Spain ¬ Sweden ¬ Switzerland ¬ With a wide choice of law and economics The Netherlands ¬ UK ¬ USA. modules, you can choose to pursue your own areas of particular interest and tailor your degree through modules, including: Revenue Law ¬ Intellectual Property Law ¬ Trusts Law ¬ Employment Law ¬ Competition Law in Practice ¬ Commercial Law ¬ International Monetary Economics ¬ Game Theory ¬ Macro-Economics. Other courses of interest Law ϭ91 Business & Law ϭ97 Law with Social Justice ϭ96

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“I am studying the Law with Politics degree at the Sutherland School of Law to get a deeper understanding of both areas and their influence in our daily lives. The Course provides a wonderful blend of the two streams and the degree is recognised in India. There lies huge similarity between Irish and Indian law, which urged me to take this course. The Politics Modules give an insight into international relations which is extremely important to me being an international student. In my experience, UCD gives you a 360-degree exposure academically and culturally and helps you in growing as a global Law with person.” Eshita Bahadur Student Politics BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Law with Politics LWW3

Why is this course for me? Law students are often very active in Length of Course 4 Years Law and politics are inextricably linked by university politics and in the Students’ the legislative process. This course allows Union. As a BCL (Law with Politics) student, Guideline Entry Requirements you to obtain a highly respected law degree, you may be interested in developing your IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* whilst also acquiring a deeper understanding practical skills through participation IB Total 34 in the legal information clinics of the UCD of political theory and the political process. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Many UCD law graduates have progressed to Student Legal Service. ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level political careers. Others have become high- You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, profile political commentators. Other Examinations in addition to engaging in study and See www.ucd.ie/international preparatory work. A sample timetable What will I study? can be viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. International Foundation Year First & Second Year No Assessment includes end-of-semester First year focuses on core Law modules, Internship Opportunity examinations, essays and group projects. including: Yes Constitutional Law ¬ Contract Law ¬ Tort Law. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are In addition, you’re introduced to political BCL (Law with Politics) graduates are well under review at the time of printing. theory and Irish and international political equipped to pursue careers in: See www.ucd.ie/international/ib systems. – Legal practice In second year, you’ll study: – Politics EU Law ¬ Property Law ¬ Criminal Law. – Broadcasting You’ll also take modules that engage with – Journalism political theory, comparative politics and – Legislative drafting (e.g. in Office of international relations. Parliamentary Counsel) Third & Fourth Year – Academia With a wide choice of law and politics – Non-Governmental Organisations modules, you can choose to pursue your own – Public Service areas of interest. These include: Relevant graduate study programmes Jurisprudence ¬ Media Law ¬ Human Rights include: International Human Rights ¬ Law ¬ Contemporary Issues in Law & Politics European Law & Public Affairs ¬ International ¬ Foreign Policy ¬ Political Economy ¬ Relations. Middle East Politics. Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC) International Study Opportunities modules are also available, including Many students apply to spend time Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute abroad during their third year at partner Resolution and Law, Ethics & Legal Practice. universities in locations which include: Australia ¬ Austria ¬ Belgium ¬ Canada ¬ China ¬ Czech Republic ¬ France ¬ Germany ¬ India ¬ Other courses of interest Italy ¬ New Zealand ¬ Singapore ¬ Spain ¬ Law with Social Justice ϭ 96 Sweden ¬ Switzerland ¬ The Netherlands ¬ Law with Economics ϭ93 UK ¬ USA.

Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law [email protected] +353 1 716 4110 www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDSchoolofLaw study-at-ucd-global @UCDLawSchool 95 UCD Law “While the college process can be stressful to begin with, it is even more nerve wracking to move to another country while embarking on this new chapter. However, after completing my first year of college, I can safely say that deciding to leave my home in Boston, Massachusetts to study Law with Social Justice at UCD is THE best decision I have ever made. Not only are the academics interesting and rigorous, but there is also such a fantastic community of mentors, lecturers, tutors, and peers who are there to help you along this exciting, first year, as well Law with as the years to follow. I would urge anyone even remotely thinking about studying Social Justice outside of their home country to consider UCD. Not only will you receive a world class BCL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) education, but you will find a new home in Dublin.” Molly Greenough Student

Law with Social Justice LWW9

Why is this course for me? Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC) Length of Course 4 Years The BCL with Social Justice programme, modules are also available, including Guideline Entry Requirements the first of its kind in Ireland, combines Advocacy & Mooting, Alternative Dispute IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* the study of Law with the study of social Resolution and Law, Ethics & Legal Practice. IB Total 34 exclusion, its causes and remedies. It will Throughout the four years of the degree, appeal to students who are interested Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] you’ll participate in a specially designed ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level in issues of equality, diversity and Law and Social Justice Seminar. You may disadvantage, and who want to look in-depth get involved in UCD’s Student Legal Service, Other Examinations at the social context in which law operates. which offers legal information clinics to See www.ucd.ie/international On completion, you’ll be uniquely equipped students. International Foundation Year to offer a critical perspective on issues No such as the adequacy of our criminal justice You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, in addition to engaging in study and Internship Opportunity system, the legal treatment of women and preparatory work. A sample timetable can be Yes minority groups, and the underlying causes of social and economic injustice. viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. *please note IB requirements are Assessment includes end-of-semester under review at the time of printing. What will I study? examinations, essays and group projects. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib First & Second Year First year focuses on core law modules, Career & Graduate Study Opportunities including: This degree will provide an ideal platform for careers in: Constitutional Law ¬ Contract Law ¬ Tort Law. National and international Non- It combines this focus with an introduction Governmental Organisations as legal to normative theory on human rights, advisors or researchers ¬ Public policy. inequality and global justice. Relevant graduate study programmes In second year, you’ll study: include: EU Law ¬ Property Law ¬ Criminal Law. International Human Rights ¬ Criminology ¬ At the same time, you’ll also take modules Equality Studies. to develop your understanding of gender International Study Opportunities theory and social justice movements. Many students apply to spend time abroad Third & Fourth Year during their third year at partner universities With a wide choice of law and social justice in locations which include: modules, you can tailor your studies by Australia ¬ Austria ¬ Belgium ¬ Canada ¬ China ¬ choosing modules that reflect your areas Czech Republic ¬ France ¬ Germany ¬ India ¬ of interest. Modules include: Italy ¬ New Zealand ¬ Singapore ¬ Spain ¬ Criminological Theory ¬ Environmental Law ¬ Sweden ¬ Switzerland ¬ The Netherlands ¬ Public International Law ¬ Employment Law ¬ UK ¬ USA. Matrimonial Law ¬ Family & Child Law ¬ Other courses of interest Childhood Inequalities. Law ϭ91 Law with Politics ϭ95

www.ucd.ie/international/ Programme Office, UCD Sutherland School of Law [email protected] +353 1 716 4110 study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDSchoolofLaw @UCDLawSchool 96 UCD Law “Business and Law offers a learning experience that is unrivalled. I chose the degree due to its wide variety, but I have also come to realise during my time in UCD the value of having a grounding in business when operating in the legal sphere and vice versa. It is a skill that is much sought after and really sets BBL students apart. I have had the opportunity to apply skills learned through the course as far afield as Tanzania when volunteering as a computer teacher with UCD Volunteers Overseas, one of the countless societies catering to a wide variety of interests in UCD.” Shane O’Donoghue Graduate Business & Law

BBL (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Business & Law BSJ4

Why is this course for me? You’ll attend lectures and tutorials, The BBL degree combines law and business in addition to engaging in study and Length of Course 4 Years into a single degree, providing you with an preparatory work. A sample timetable Guideline Entry Requirements ideal skill-set for the commercial world can be viewed at www.ucd.ie/myucd/law. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* and offering valuable career flexibility. Assessment includes end-of-semester IB Total 34 BBL graduates are uniquely equipped with examinations, essays and group projects. Subject Requirements the analytical and advocacy skills that Maths: 4 at Higher Level / arise from a legal training, combined with Career & Graduate Study Opportunities 7 at Standard Level the numeracy and financial literacy of a BBL students can select the modules Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] business degree. necessary for legal professional recognition, ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level which will allow them to go on to qualify What will I study? Subject Requirements as a solicitor or barrister, and work in legal Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B First, Second & Third Year practices in Ireland or abroad. Graduates During your first three years, you’ll study can also pursue careers in: Other Examinations both business and law modules in equal – Accountancy See www.ucd.ie/international measure and you’ll learn how these two – Finance International Foundation Year disciplines interrelate. In addition to – Tax consultancy Yes. See www.ucdisc.com studying core Law degree subjects, – Corporate banking Internship Opportunity such as Contract Law, Tort Law and EU Law, Yes you may choose from a large variety of other – Business analysis law modules including: BBL graduates also have the option of *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. Revenue Law ¬ Commercial Law ¬ Intellectual pursuing postgraduate qualifications in See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Property Law ¬ Employment Law. either Law or Business. The range of business modules includes: International Study Opportunities Accountancy ¬ Management ¬ Finance ¬ BBL students can apply to spend a semester Economics ¬ Marketing. of third year on exchange in overseas Fourth Year universities including: According to your preference and career Sydney ¬ Brisbane ¬ Innsbruck ¬ Louvain- plans, you can choose to specialise in Law la-Neuve ¬ Rouen ¬ Munich ¬ Milan ¬ Madrid ¬ or Business. Pamplona ¬ Tulsa. BBL students may choose clinical legal education modules offered at the Clinical Legal Education Centre (CLEC), including Competition Law in Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Advocacy & Mooting. KEY FACT You will study your business modules at the only Note: The intensive nature of the BBL degree Irish business school accredited by both AACSB means that you will not have time to take (the principal American accreditation) and EQUIS external modules offered as part of UCD (the leading European accreditation). Other courses of interest Horizons. Law ϭ91 Law with Economics ϭ93 Commerce ϭ102

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International students have the choice Why UCD Liberal Arts & Sciences? of two pathways to a Bachelor’s degree at UCD: Direct Entry and Liberal Arts & The UCD Liberal Arts & Sciences programme Sciences. Direct Entry programmes are is a four year programme that mirrors the for focused students who know what they American university educational system. want to study upon entry to UCD, while Students are offered the time and space Liberal Arts & Sciences gives students to explore different areas of study and the flexibility to sample across several interest, while meeting degree requirement, subject areas before settling on a degree before settling on their degree of choice in programme. year two or three. The opportunity to study in different subject areas gives students a broad intellectual perspective on their undergraduate education and challenges them to understand that there are many ways to research and ultimately understand the world around them. This breadth of study in the natural and social sciences, arts, and business is intended to enrich the undergraduate experience and complement intensive study in the selected degree major. Through this process, students have the opportunity to discover subjects and ideas that may become lifetime interests, or that offer the creative stimulus to view their chosen degree from different perspectives. Degrees are completed as a series of stages, which usually correspond to years of study. In Science, Stage One is usually completed in Year 1. In the other subject areas, Stage One is usually completed during years 1 and 2.

98 UCD Liberal Arts & Sciences “I chose Liberal Arts & Sciences because it gave me the freedom in first year to try out the two vastly different areas of study I was interested in. Pursuing Business and Science subjects in first year not only allowed me to make many friends and explore different aspects of the university, but led me to see that Science was for sure the right choice for me. The options allocated to me in Liberal Arts & Sciences gave me the chance to consider and explore everything in first year from Irish Studies to Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & ultimately led me to my desired field of Science.” Sciences Courtney Greene Student, USA BSc/BA/BSocSc/BComm/BAgrSc

Liberal Arts & Sciences LBS1 Why is this course for me? Second Year The Liberal Arts & Sciences programme is Students who choose Science or Agricultural Length of Course 4 Years ideal for students with diverse interests, who Science will progress into this programme at may be deciding between degree programmes the beginning of Second Year. If Science is not your preference, your choice of modules will in Science, Arts and Humanities, Social Guideline Entry Requirements Science, Business, Agricultural Sciences and focus more on one area to ensure that you will Please note successful candidates Architecture. Students are offered the time have sufficient credits to progress into your generally present with grades well in and space to explore different areas of study desired programme among Architecture, Arts, excess of the minimum grades indicated and interest before settling on their degree of Commerce or Social Science in Third Year. At below. choice in year two or three. The opportunity the end of Second Year you must declare your IB – International Baccalaureate Diploma* to study in different subject areas gives programme of choice. IB Total 24 students a broad intellectual perspective on A high level of English language Third Year their undergraduate education and challenges competency is normally required Progression into Architecture/Arts/ them to understand that there are many Commerce/Social Science degree Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] ways to research and ultimately understand programmes. CCC or equivalent the world around them. This breadth of A high level of English language study in the natural and social sciences, Fourth Year competency is normally required arts and business is intended to enrich the Complete Architecture/Arts/Commerce/ Other Examinations undergraduate experience and complement Science/Social Science/Agricultural Science See www.ucd.ie/international the intensive study in the students’ majors. programmes. Through this process, students have the International Foundation Year opportunity to discover subjects and ideas Career & Graduate Study Opportunities No that may become lifetime interests, or that Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Sciences Internships offer the creative stimulus to view their programme have a range of employment Please see the individual opportunities chosen degree from different perspectives. opportunities available dependent upon the listed on the pages within this prospectus for Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Social Architecture (Bachelor of Architectural student’s programme stream of choice. Sciences, Commerce, Science & Agricultural Science), Arts (Bachelor of Arts), Social Some opportunities may include: Science. Science (Bachelor of Social Science), and Banking & Finance ¬ Advertising & Public *please note IB requirements are under Business (Bachelor of Commerce) can be Relations ¬ Journalism & Broadcasting ¬ review at the time of printing. declared at the end of your second year at UCD. Research & Administration ¬ Law ¬ Politics ¬ See www.ucd.ie/international/ib If your choice is a Science (Bachelor of Science) Social Work ¬ Urban Planning ¬ Management ¬ or Agricultural Science (Bachelor of Agricultural Marketing ¬ Pharmaceuticals ¬ Biotechnology Science) degree, this must be declared at the ¬ Wildlife Conservation ¬ Clinical Trials end of Semester 1 in your first year. International Study Opportunities What will I study? Study abroad opportunities are available First Year dependent upon the student’s programme You have a degree of flexibility to register stream of choice. Please see the individual for Stage One modules across Architecture, opportunities listed on the pages within Other courses of interest this prospectus for Architecture, Arts & Arts, Business, Science, Agricultural Science Arts & Humanities ϭ39-67 and Social Science. Sample modules include: Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Architecture ϭ176 Principles of Scientific Enquiry, Perspectives Science and Agricultural Science. Commerce ϭ102 on Architecture, Ireland Uncovered, Science ϭ107 Foundations of Sociological Thought, Plants Social Science ϭ69-87 & People, Business in Society.

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Welcome to the future at UCD Lochlann Quinn is an environment where you will Moore Learning – our new wing of state Quinn School of Business! be challenged and supported as you build of the art facilities opens January 2019 strong foundations of business knowledge, - bringing a fresh canvas of alive learning We live in a complex world at a time of develop your capacities, and learn the skills spaces to the community at Quinn – ready extraordinary global challenges and of inquiry and ways of working that will for living, learning and working side by side opportunities. help you to make that contribution. It is a as we collaborate to meet the future. At UCD Lochlann Quinn School of place to expand your horizons, encounter Thank you for connecting and as you read Business, we have made a strategic diverse perspectives and experience new these pages, please imagine your future commitment to research, innovation and ways of thinking in a global classroom. It is with us at Quinn. We are proud of our impact on business and society – and to a time where you can get to know yourself, School and hope you will be excited by our transformational learning. We work to learn to think, and build friendships story, and ambitious to contribute too. cultivate informed, connected, ethical and relationships that will support you global citizens - thinkers and doers. We are throughout your life and career. Come join us! ambitious to recruit students who want to make a difference in the world, for the world.

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Commerce 102 Commerce International 104 Economics & Finance 105 Business & Law 97 Actuarial & Financial Studies 135

Why UCD Business? Your First Year Experience Accreditation - Ireland’s most globally Our degrees have been developed in recognised business school. consultation with industry leaders and We are the only Irish business school they reflect the changing business world. During your first year, you will learn about accredited by both AACSB (the principal the foundations of business, and will be American accreditation) and EQUIS challenged to think critically about its role (the leading European accreditation). in society. We are also a member of CEMS (an international alliance of leading business You will develop not only your schools). This means that our degrees understanding of business theory and are internationally recognised and come practices, but also the skills needed for with a mark of quality, which can give you a successful career. Employers seek advantages when looking for employment graduates whose attributes include opportunities. communication, management, leadership and team-work skills, and graduates International Opportunities who are problem solvers, independent Our programmes offer you the thinkers and ethically minded. Our courses opportunity to study abroad and use business simulations, case studies, experience the culture of countries such presentations, web and blog development, as France, Germany, China, Singapore, and video projects to develop graduates New Zealand, Canada and Australia. with these attributes. Internship Programme Your first year experience can involve a lot Within the Commerce and Economics more than study – you can also participate and Finance Programme, you can apply in extracurricular activities such as clubs for a professional internship. This offers and societies or volunteer in community a first-class business experience with projects. This is actively encouraged as it top international or Irish companies. Our is seen as an important part of developing your skills, with the ultimate goal to help students have completed internships you build a successful business career. in companies such as Google, Paddy Power, LinkedIn, Skype, Kerry Group and You will be taught by Ireland’s leading Bank of Ireland. business academics, and supported and guided through your studies by Peer Careers Mentors, Student Advisers and a dedicated Our curriculum is based upon research Business Programme team. guided business education. You will learn the perfect balance of academic competency and practical business skills. Our links with top-tier business employers and our graduate employment or further study rate (98%) is a testament to the graduate outputs of our students.

101 UCD Business “I chose to study Commerce because of the flexible nature of the course and the broad range of opportunities offered. The Quinn school has incredible facilities which accommodate interesting teamwork, such as their collaboration room. Most of the friends I have made were through the stimulating teamwork offered. The one thing that I really enjoy about Commerce is how we learn and analyse real world business problems. The on-going support that Quinn offers ensures that you never feel helpless. I strongly believe Bachelor of that the course is tailored to help students achieve their goals and is well suited towards Commerce their ambitions.” Mary Ishabiyi, BComm (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Bachelor of Commerce, Year 1

Commerce BSS1 Why is this course for me? Business ¬ Management Information Systems The BComm is a globally recognised ¬ Economics ¬ Finance ¬ Global Operations and Length of Course 3 or 4 Years business degree, designed for ambitious Supply Chain Management (internship optional) and achievement-orientated students who Final Year Guideline Entry Requirements want to make a significant impact in the Alongside core business subjects, you can IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* business world. Combining strong theoretical choose modules across a range of business IB Total 34 understanding with the practical skills disciplines including Accountancy ¬ HRM ¬ Subject Requirements needed for graduate employment, students Management ¬ Marketing ¬ Management Maths: 4 at Higher Level / are assured of a challenging and relevant Information Systems and Finance to complete 7 at Standard Level programme for the modern business world. your final year. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] You’ll learn to become an independent and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level critical thinker and a cogent and compelling BComm graduates find employment in private, Subject Requirements communicator; able to work seamlessly public and non-profit sectors or set up their Maths: A Level Grade D / in groups; to develop the technical and own business. Possible career paths include: GCSE Grade B mathematical skills to analyse and make – Accountancy (e.g. professional training Other Examinations sense of business data and intelligence. in industry, management accountants, See www.ucd.ie/international You’ll learn about the recent themes and auditors) International Foundation Year trends transforming the business landscape, – Banking and finance (e.g. investment Yes. See www.ucdisc.com such as globalisation, technological change, banker, stockbroker, venture capitalist) – Human Resources Management (e.g. HR Internship Opportunity and environmental sustainability. Yes manager, ergonomist, training consultancy) What will I study? – Information Systems (e.g. data analyst, *please note IB requirements are In your first and second year, you will study a ICT project leader, business analysts) under review at the time of printing. wide range of business disciplines. This will give – Management (e.g. management consultant, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib you a solid understanding of the foundations entrepreneur, supply chain manager) of business. You will explore subjects through – Marketing (e.g. advertising, brand numerous different assessments and management, social media manager) project methods, including: case studies, presentations, business simulations. International Study Opportunities In your final year, you will have the option In second year, you have the opportunity to to focus your module choices on a specific study abroad for a semester in one of our business area or you may wish to continue partner universities in Australia, Canada, studying subjects from across the broad range Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. of business disciplines. With a wide range of Internship programme electives, the BComm gives you the flexibility Our optional one-year Internship Programme to develop your own personal niche of expertise places successful students with leading with a degree of strong industry standing. companies nationally and internationally. First Year Students may also have the opportunity Accounting ¬ Economics ¬ Organisational to work with a voluntary/not-for-profit Other courses of interest Behaviour ¬ Management Theory ¬ Maths & organisation supported by a scholarship Commerce International p104 Statistics ¬ Information & Communications from the School of Business. All placements Economics & Finance p105 Technology ¬ Real-life Business Simulations. allow students the opportunity to enhance their business skills outside the classroom Business & Law p97 Second Year and helps inform future career decisions Financial and Management Accounting ¬ through real-world experience. Marketing ¬ Business Analytics ¬ Global

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PERSONAL BUSINESS INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY & ENTERPRISE

Years 1 & 2 Engage with the principles of Business

Accountancy Mathematics Marketing Management

International Study Finance MIS Economics Opportunity

1 Year Optional Internship Opportunity

Year 3 or 4 Refine your knowledge

Accountancy Human Resource Management Management & Innovation

Marketing Management Information Systems Banking & Finance

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

UCD graduate Careers in Business studies in Business

Continue your study Management Financial Services/ with a Master’s at UCD Financial Institutions Michael Smurfit Graduate Management Consulting Investment Banking/ Business School in areas Managing Multinational Operations Corporate Finance/Trading such as Accounting, Human Managing Outsourcing Resource Management, Accountancy IT – Business Analyst/Business Management Consulting, Investment Management Marketing and more. Analysis/Systems Design Taxation/Tax Consultant Graduate Development Programmes Insurance Managing Technology Development, e-Business Marketing

Public Sector Marketing/Brand Management PR/Advertising/Event Management International Development/ Not-For-Profit Business Development/Sales Non-Governmental Media/Publishing/Communications Organisations (NGOs) EU Institutions Human Resources Public Service/ Teaching Change Management

Training & Development

Continue to develop your business career with UCD: MBA, Executive Education, PhD

103 UCD Business “The BComm International programme has been a great experience from start to finish. My Erasmus year abroad in Cologne, Germany was another amazing experience. My level of German vastly improved and I was exposed to a new cultural environment, making friends for life along the way. During my year in Germany I co-founded a Showjumping advisory app, which gave me the wonderful opportunity of competing Bachelor of and succeeding in Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2018 competition. Commerce I believe the combination of studying business with a language, along with the International cultural exposure this course offers, is something that makes BComm International students really stand out to employers.” BComm (Hons)(International) (NFQ Level 8) Brian Kenny, Bachelor of Commerce International, Year 4

Commerce International BSW1 Why is this course for me? Second Year The BComm International (BCIT) combines Managerial Accounting ¬ Marketing ¬ Human Length of Course 4 Years a flexible business education from Ireland’s Resources ¬ Management ¬ Global Operations Guideline Entry Requirements leading business school with the linguistic ¬ Finance ¬ Information & Communications IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* skills and a cultural understanding to Technology ¬ Language & Culture/Literature IB Total 34 succeed in the exciting world of international modules. business. Subject Requirements Third and Fourth Years Maths: 4 at Higher Level / Students of the BCIT course are well- The year studying abroad is an integral part 7 at Standard Level. grounded in the theory and practice of of the BCIT programme, and you will spend French (if chosen): 5 at Higher Level business management and equipped to the year studying abroad at one of our highly Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] understand and comment critically on regarded international business school ABBB / AAA / AAB +C AS Level business issues. To achieve a truly global partners. With the European language Subject Requirements perspective on business, it is necessary to minors, you will study business subjects Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B immerse yourself in the culture, and not through the chosen language for the year, French (if chosen): A Level C just learn the vocabulary. Hence students while the Chinese minor involves one are brought to a high level of language semester studying Chinese language and a Other Examinations proficiency which enables them to live abroad See www.ucd.ie/international second semester studying business through for a year and to study business through English. In the final year you will continue with International Foundation Year their chosen language. While this immersive your language studies, and in addition you can No experience is a demanding challenge, specialise in a particular business discipline *please note IB requirements are education experts have shown that these (such as Accountancy, Management, under review at the time of printing. multicultural competencies are strongly Marketing, Banking and Finance, MIS or HRM) See www.ucd.ie/international/ib linked with innovative thinking and creative or study a mix of business subjects. performance. These are precisely the skills sought after by leading global business An additional option, for those who do not employers, giving BCIT graduates a unique wish to pursue the language minor beyond competitive advantage. Year 2, is to take a Global Business minor in Years 3 and 4 of the programme. In this case What will I study? the year abroad is taken through English, In your first semester you’ll study two and in the final year you will concentrate languages, choosing from Chinese, French, solely on business subjects. German, Italian or Spanish. With the exception Students attend lectures, tutorials and of French (H4 requirement), you have the seminars, and undertake group and option to study these languages from individual presentations, project work beginner level. While the European options and independent study. Projects include focus on language, literature and culture, case studies, business simulations, the Chinese option encompasses Chinese presentations and web development. language, culture, politics, law and society. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities During the first two years, you’ll also receive a firm foundation in core business disciplines BComm International graduates find employment in the private, public and Other courses of interest and language modules. Examples include: not-for-profit or NGO sectors, or set up Economics & Finance p105 First Year their own companies. Many different career Actuarial & Financial Studies p135 Accounting ¬ Economics ¬ Maths & Statistics ¬ paths are available, and students who can Bachelor of Commerce p102 Organisational Behaviour ¬ Business in Society combine an international language with a ¬ Language & Culture/Literature modules. business qualification are highly employable graduates for multinational companies.

www.ucd.ie/international/ Student Recruitment and Marketing Manager [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business +353 1 716 4833 Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDQuinnSchool 104 UCD Business “BSc Economics and Finance provides an unrivalled skillset for those looking to work in Finance. It couples the statistical elements of financial analysis with the macroeconomic insight necessary to apply it in the real world. However, this course offers much more than just an academic education – my year-long internship with Willis Towers Watson and the semester I spent studying at the National University of Singapore were two unforgettable experiences that benefited my development more than anything I could learn in a classroom. The small class Economics size in Economics and Finance ensures that there is top-class technical support and & Finance access to senior academic staff, as well as providing a brilliant peer network.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Aedin Ní Dhonaill, BSc Economics & Finance, Year 4

Economics & Finance BSS2 Why is this course for me? Maths & Stats), the emphasis will be instead If you have a strong interest or ability on different aspects of economic analysis and quantitative methods needed to support (as a Length of Course 3 or 4 years in economics, maths and statistics, (optional internship) this degree provides everything you consultant or an analyst) and undertake (as a need for a future career in the areas of manager or a policy-maker) decision-making Guideline Entry Requirements financial economics, banking and finance. in a corporate or policy-making setting. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 40 Recognised as one of the premier degrees in Subjects: Taxation ¬ Probability Theory ¬ Ireland and internationally in these areas, it Economics, Macro 1 & Micro 1 ¬ Financial Subject Requirements equips students with outstanding expertise Institution Management ¬ Optimisation Maths: 5 at Higher Level in quantitative methods, analytical skills in Finance ¬ Irish Economy ¬ Advanced Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] and a rigorous preparation in economics Corporate Finance ¬ Analysis ¬ Financial A*AAB / A*A*A + D AS Level and finance. The competence in quantitative Mathematics. methods and analytical skills that the Subject Requirements Maths: A Level Grade C programme develops are valuable on Career & Graduate Study Opportunities their own in many careers and provide This highly regarded degree offers you Other Examinations the essential background for learning exceptionally good prospects in banking and See www.ucd.ie/international Economics & Finance. financial services. Other possible areas for International Foundation Year future employment or study are: Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? Analytics or risk analysis ¬ Stock brokering ¬ Internship Opportunity First Year - Develop Your Knowledge Yes Fund management ¬ Investment banking ¬ During the first year of this programme, Insurance ¬ Corporate finance ¬ Economics. you will develop your knowledge and *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. understanding of core principles, concepts, International Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib methods and theories relevant to the study During your second year, we encourage you of Economics and Finance. The emphasis to pursue an international study experience initially will be on quantitative methods for one semester at one of our elite (Maths and Statistics) and Economics to exchange partner universities in Australia, build solid academic foundations on which Canada or Singapore. competences in Business and Finance will be advanced throughout the programme. Internship Programme Subjects: Macroeconomics ¬ Introduction Our optional one-year Internship to Finance ¬ Business in Society ¬ Business Programme places successful students Analytics ¬ Financial Accounting ¬ Math with leading companies nationally and Modelling ¬ Linear Algebra ¬ Advanced internationally. Students may also have Calculus ¬ Statistical Modelling ¬ Analysis the opportunity to work with a voluntary/ not-for-profit organisation supported by a Year 2 & Final Year - Apply This Knowledge scholarship from the School of Business. All You’ll then learn to apply this knowledge to placements allow students the opportunity practical and important problems faced by to enhance their business skills outside the businesses and policy makers in a broad range classroom and helps inform future career of settings. decisions through real-world experience. Other courses of interest The emphasis will be on problems and Actuarial & Financial Studies p135 applications relevant to the financial industry Mathematics p128 and corporate financial management. If you Economics p73 choose one of the other streams (Economics,

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BSc (Hons) SCU1 Computer Science BSc (Hons) CSSA

Actuarial & Financial Studies BAFS (Hons) BSS3

Biological, Biomedical Mathematical, Physical & Biomolecular Sciences & Geological Sciences

Biochemistry & Applied & Computational Molecular Biology 111 Mathematics 125 Cell & Molecular Biology 112 Financial Mathematics 126 Environmental Biology 113 Physics 127 Genetics 114 Mathematics 128 Microbiology 115 Statistics 130 Neuroscience 116 Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 132 Pharmacology 117 Theoretical Physics 133 Physiology 118 Geology 134 Plant Biology 119 Zoology 120

Chemistry & Chemical Sciences Direct Entry Courses

Chemistry 121 Actuarial & Financial Studies 135 Chemistry with Computer Science 136 Biophysical Chemistry 122 Computer Science with Chemistry with Environmental Data Science 137 & Sustainable Chemistry 123 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 124

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Why UCD Science?

If you have a fascination with natural phenomena and find yourself constantly asking “why?” and “how?”, then you’re well on your way to being a scientist. With an exciting and diverse range of subjects, Science at UCD unfolds a universe of career opportunities for students who have an enquiring mind, an ability to solve problems and a desire to explore new worlds.

THE LARGEST SCIENCE UCD offers the broadest and most diverse Why should I choose a Common Entry COMMUNITY IN IRELAND Science programme in Ireland, with degree Science course? courses in biological, biomedical, chemical, – This course is ideal if you are undecided 2,000 geological, mathematical, physical and about which area of Science interests Undergraduates computer sciences, all delivered by lecturers you most as students have the flexibility at the forefront of teaching and research. to explore the full range of Science 1,500 By Fourth Year, you will conduct your own subjects. Masters & PhD Students research and communicate your discoveries – The flexible curriculum allows students 1,000 under the guidance of some of Ireland’s top to specialise in First Year should they Researchers scientists. know what they want to study. For example, if you are only interested in SCU1 Science Physics, you can focus your studies from – The first year of the Common Entry First Year onwards in Physics. SCU1 Science course is designed to – The number of compulsory modules enable you to sample a number of has been kept low to allow to you try subjects in your chosen area.The UCD out other subjects that you may not be Science SCU1 course offers 22 subjects familiar with or to deepen your interest categorised into the following streams: in the areas that you wish to pursue to – Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular degree level. Sciences – Students make an informed decision – Chemistry & Chemical Sciences about their degree subject at the end of – Mathematical, Physical and Geological Second Year. Sciences When do I select my degree major? – – At the end of First Year, students choose Is SCU1 Science a General Science degree? a minimum of two subjects to study in SCU1 is not a “General Science” degree; it Second Year (for example Statistics and is a common entry course where students Mathematics). Students will major in one specialise in one of 22 subjects for their final of these subjects in Third and Fourth Year. degree (e.g. BSc Financial Mathematics, BSc Geology, BSc Chemistry etc).

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Tours of the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science can be arranged for individuals or groups by contacting [email protected].

CSSA Computer Science – Are there any supports available to help – What are the facilities like in UCD – The CSSA Computer Science course students settle into UCD? Science? is mainly a software engineering – A key feature of UCD Science is our Peer – The UCD O’Brien Centre for Science is the degree and is suitable for students Mentoring programme. Your Peer Mentor largest capital investment in Science in with or without previous programming will help you to get to know the ropes and history of the Irish State with state-of- experience. There is no assumption offer support as you adapt to College life. the-art labs, active learning environments, that students have prior programming – During Orientation Week, academics lecture theatres and classrooms. The experience and all students will take and staff from the Science Office will laboratories are designed for groups of introductory programming modules in be available to assist you in choosing 25 students, ensuring that students get First Year. At the end of Second Year, your modules and in completing your individual attention in modern, state-of- students have the option to major in registration. Academic advice is also the-art facilities. either Computer Science or Computer available from experienced tutors when Science with Data Science. you drop in to the Maths and Computer BSS3 Bachelor of Actuarial & Financial Science Support Centres. Studies Where can I learn more about Career & – The BSS3 Bachelor of Actuarial & Graduate Study Opportunities? Financial Studies (BAFS) is designed – There is a wide range of career for students interested in becoming opportunities available to Science actuaries. This course offers the graduates. Career maps for all of our maximum exemptions from the Core subjects including Actuarial & Financial Technical and Core Application exams. Studies, Computer Science and Students complete a professional work Computer Science with Data Science are placement in third year that is integrated available at as part of the course in a financial www.ucd.ie/t4cms/ucdscience_noneu.pdf institution or insurance company and equates to half the year’s work.

KEY FACT The SCU1 Science course is very flexible and enables you to make an informed decision about which subject to major in.

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Years 1 & 2 Engage with the principles

Biological, Biomedical & Chemistry & Mathematical, Physical Explore all options Biomolecular Sciences Chemical Sciences & Geological Sciences

In first and second year, you can select modules from all the subjects below to explore a range of subjects or focus on your preferred subject area.

Pathway models for each subject including Actuarial & Financial Studies, Computer Science and Computer Science with Data Science are at www.ucd.ie/t4cms/ucdscience.pdf.

Years 3 & 4 Follow your pathway

Biological, Biomedical Chemistry & Chemical Mathematical, Physical & Biomolecular Sciences Sciences & Geological Sciences

Biochemistry & Cell & Molecular Chemistry Applied & Financial Mathematics Molecular Biology Biology Computational Chemistry with Mathematics Mathematics Environmental Biology Genetics Biophysical Chemistry Statistics Microbiology Neuroscience Chemistry with Physics Environmental & Physics with Astronomy Pharmacology Physiology Sustainable Chemistry Theoretical Physics & Space Science

Plant Biology Zoology Medicinal Chemistry Geology & Chemical Biology

BSc (Honours)

Shape your career with UCD Science Conversion/Complementary Courses Taught & Research Master’s of Science (MSc) Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology MSc Mathematics & Science & Hospitals Education (Teaching) Environmental Consultancies Professional Masters Conservation & Wildlife in Education (Teaching)

Doctor of Water Utility, Mining & Energy Graduate Veterinary Medicine Philosophy (PhD) Science Business & Finance Graduate Medicine Publishing, Media & Journalism Master of Business Administration Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Master of Business Studies Clinical Trials & Medical Devices Graduate Diploma and State Agencies - MSc in Actuarial Science Research & Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Irish Medicines Board, MSc Computer Science (Conversion) Academia Forensic Science Laboratory, Met Éireann etc.

Continue to develop your professional career with UCD...

110 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “I chose No Preference SCU1 Science as it allowed me to study different subjects for the first two years like Statistics, Cell Signalling and Organic Chemistry. This meant I could see where my interests really lay between Chemistry and Biology after school. I finally chose to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as it combined elements of subjects I love such as Genetics, Cell Biology and lab skills with research possibilities. After third year, I completed a summer internship at the Pasteur Biochemistry Institute, Paris and I am now completing a Masters in Science Communication. My next & Molecular plan is to pursue a PhD following graduation. I had lots of opportunities during my degree Biology to take time away from study to play on the lacrosse team, become a peer mentor and BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) treasurer of the Science Society.”

Orla Sherwood Graduate Blood cell preparation in the UCD Conway Institute.

Science SCU1

Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many In this degree, you’ll explore life at the student timetables running from 9.00am Length of Course 4 Years to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject molecular level. This will enable you to pursue Guideline Entry Requirements a career in biomedical and biomolecular choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* science. The combination of Biochemistry lectures, practicals and tutorials. IB Total 30 and Molecular Biology into one degree Assessment varies with each module but programme unites the molecular approach Subject Requirements may comprise continuous assessment Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. of Chemistry with the breadth and diversity of practicals, written exams and online Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / of Biology. Both use varied and powerful learning activities. 6 at Standard Level experimental techniques to examine living Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] organisms, their component parts and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level molecules that play a role in the function Graduates in Biochemistry & Molecular Subject Requirements of the cell. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology can find employment in: Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B Biology occupy a central position in modern – Pharmaceutical companies Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / 6 at biological and biomedical research. Standard Level – Biotechnology companies What will I study? – Forensic science laboratories Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international This is a sample pathway for a degree in – Hospital and clinical laboratories International Foundation Year Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Topics Graduates are eligible to apply for a range Yes. See www.ucdisc.com include structural biology, molecular biology, of MSc programmes in Ireland and abroad, metabolism and disease, cell signalling in areas such as biotechnology, imaging Internship Opportunity and communications, cell biology and and microscopy and molecular medicine. Yes biochemistry. Graduates can also pursue a PhD in *please note IB requirements are First Year universities in Ireland and abroad in areas under review at the time of printing. Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional such as medical research, drug development See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Science modules ¬ Elective modules and biomedical science. Second Year International Study Opportunities Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ¬ + 2 other Students in their third year have spent Science subjects ¬ Elective modules time in: Third Year – Ruprechts-Karls-Universität, Germany Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ¬ Elective – University of Edinburgh, UK modules – University of California, San Diego, USA Fourth Year – University of Chicago, USA Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (includes a research project in diverse areas, such as Students in their fourth year have spent protein engineering, neurochemistry, cancer time in the University of Copenhagen, studies, the regulation of gene expression, Denmark. molecular immunology and endocrinology). Other courses of interest Cell & Molecular Biology p112 Neuroscience p116 Pharmacology p117 Physiology p118

UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 6754 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 111 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “Cell and Molecular Biology is a rapidly advancing area where amazing new discoveries are being made as you study it, including by top researchers in UCD. The course is unique in that you have the option to choose relevant modules from Genetics, Plant Biology, Zoology and Pharmacology. This gives you a broad perspective while modules unique to the course give you more specialised knowledge in areas such as imaging and microscopy. The capstone Cell & of the degree is a five-month hands-on research project, for which I studied new 3D cell culture Molecular methods for hepatic cells. One of the highlights of my time in UCD was being involved in the Biology Biological Society and organising the visit of Sir Paul Nurse, a Nobel Prize winner for his BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) discoveries on how cells divide.” Mark McDermott Student Niamh Morgan studying mammalian cells under a fluorescence wide field microscope.

Science SCU1

Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many Length of Course 4 Years Cell & Molecular Biology is the study of student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Guideline Entry Requirements cells and the molecules that combine to form them. This includes their physiological choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 properties such as their structure, lectures, practicals and tutorials. their interaction with the extra-cellular Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. environment and other cells, their life cycle, may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / 6 at Standard division and function, and eventual death. of practicals, written exams and online Level This is done both on a microscopic and learning activities. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] molecular level. BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Cell biology researches both single-celled Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates in Cell & Molecular Biology can Subject Requirements organisms such as bacteria, and specialised Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B cells in organisms, such as humans find employment in: Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade Bl and plants. Microscopy and molecular – Pharmaceutical and biotechnology Other Examinations approaches are used to understand how industries See www.ucd.ie/international organisms develop, how they respond to their – Biomedical research environment and how the diseased state International Foundation Year – Hospital and university laboratories differs from the healthy state. Knowledge Yes. See www.ucdisc.com – Forensic science laboratories of cell biology is vital to our understanding of Internship Opportunity disease and infection and in developing new – Genetic counselling Yes methods to combat these. Graduates can pursue MSc programmes *please note IB requirements are in Biotechnology, Biotechnology with under review at the time of printing. What will I study? Business, Biotherapeutics, or apply for PhD See www.ucd.ie/international/ib This is a sample pathway for a degree in programmes in cell signalling, membrane Cell & Molecular Biology. Topics include biology or genetics, in Ireland and abroad. regulation of gene expression, molecular basis of disease, animal development, plant International Study Opportunities and animal genetics, and research methods Students in this degree stream have the in cell biology. option of participating in a three-month summer internship at the National Science First Year and Technology Development Agency, Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Bangkok, Thailand. Students in their third Science modules ¬ Elective modules year have spent time studying at the Second Year National University of Singapore. Cell & Molecular Biology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules Third Year Cell & Molecular Biology ¬ Elective modules Other courses of interest Fourth Year p Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 111 Cell & Molecular Biology (includes a research p Neuroscience 116 project) Agricultural Science p160 Medicine p139

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Science Centre (West), Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2345 facebook.com/UCDScience 112 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “I chose SCU1 Science because I could try a whole range of Science subjects before I had to make a final choice. I decided on Environmental Biology as my degree as it provided a range of module options. For example, I had modules that incorporate Ecology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology. The course was largely practical based, with most modules containing lab sessions and field trips, one of which takes place in Spain and gave me a chance to carry out field work on my own project. After I graduate, I would like to do some further study and hopefully Environmental work in conservation biology.” Niamh Quirke Student Biology

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Niamh Quirke holding a chameleon on a field trip to Spain, Photo by Sorcha Delargy © UCD 2015.

Science SCU1

Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many This degree focuses on the biological student timetables running from 9.00am Length of Course 4 Years to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject aspects of environmental science. It equips Guideline Entry Requirements students with a strong background in choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* ecology and its application to environmental lectures, practicals and tutorials. IB Total 30 assessment and management. Marine, Assessment varies with each module but Subject Requirements terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems are may comprise continuous assessment Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. studied through the disciplines of plant, of practicals, written exams and online Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / animal and microbial ecology, evolutionary learning activities. 6 at Standard Level biology, conservation biology, global change Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] biology, pollution biology, soil science and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level wildlife ecology. There’s a strong emphasis Environmental Biologists pursue a wide Subject Requirements on vocational skills and links with industry. range of careers, such as: Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B Core modules include mock environmental Fisheries managers ¬ Environmental Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B impact assessment, field-based sampling consultants ¬ Habitat ecologists ¬ Pollution in Ireland and Spain, and guest lectures from Other Examinations biologists ¬ Wildlife and conservation See www.ucd.ie/international environmental managers and consultants. officers ¬ National park supervisors ¬ International Foundation Year ¬ What will I study? Technical and scientific officers University Yes. See www.ucdisc.com researchers and professors. The degree reflects the integrated Internship Opportunity multidisciplinary approach required in Graduate opportunities are also available Yes modern environmental research and for students to pursue MSc or PhD ecosystem-based management. Topics programmes. Taught MSc programmes at *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. include animal diversity and evolution, UCD include Applied Science (Environmental See www.ucd.ie/international/ib wildlife and fisheries, ecology and Science) and World Heritage Management. environmental microbiology, environmental International Study Opportunities impact assessment and biodiversity. This is a sample pathway for a degree in Students in third year have spent time Environmental Biology. at the following universities: – University of Auckland, New Zealand First Year – University of California, Santa Barbara, Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional USA Science modules ¬ Elective modules – University of Melbourne, Australia. Second Year Environmental Biology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules Third Year Environmental Biology ¬ Elective modules Fourth Year Other courses of interest Environmental Biology (includes an Zoology ϭ120 Environmental Biology research project Plant Biology ϭ119 which is self-selected to suit students’ Cell & Molecular Biology ϭ112 interests) Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169

UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre (West), Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2264 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 113 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “During the first two years of my SCU1 Science course, I got to experience a wide variety of subjects. I discovered the exciting field of Genetics, which is at the forefront of biological research. I am now in my third year and have specialised in Genetics. I am learning about how genomic information is being unlocked and utilised to better understand disease and evolution. This course prepares you for a career in research, but does not limit you to this, providing the possibility of entering a wide variety of careers, from business to scientific journalism. I am interested to learn more about cutting-edge research and Genetics UCD Science has assisted me in securing a research internship at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg this summer.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Béga Murray Student

Transgenic zebrafish larvae. Image: Dr Yolande Alvarez.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Length of Course 4 Years If you’re interested in why some families may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online Guideline Entry Requirements are more prone to disease and how to use biotechnology to produce drugs and other learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 products, then a degree in Genetics could be for you. Genetics is the scientific study Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements Most Genetics graduates work in: Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. of heredity – how information is passed Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / from one generation to the next. You’ll study – Hospital laboratories 6 at Standard Level developing new areas, such as personal – Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] genomics, which uses DNA sequence genomics companies to determine health and ancestry. The BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level – Forensic science laboratories UCD Genetics degree also covers genetic Subject Requirements – Agribiotech and horticulture companies engineering and biotechnology, transgenic Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B – Food and drink companies. Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B animals, genetically modified plants, medical genetics, molecular evolution, Many graduates study for a higher Other Examinations developmental biology, DNA fingerprinting degree (MSc or PhD), or obtain additional See www.ucd.ie/international and bioinformatics. professional qualifications, such as in International Foundation Year medicine and dentistry. Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? MSc programmes at UCD include the Internship Opportunity This is a sample pathway for a degree in areas of Biotechnology, Biotechnology & Yes Genetics. Topics include evolution, genetic Business and Biotherapeutics. disease and biotechnology, as well as core *please note IB requirements are modules in biomolecular and biomedical International Study Opportunities under review at the time of printing. science. Genetics students in third year have See www.ucd.ie/international/ib studied in: First Year Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional – University of Amsterdam, the Science modules ¬ Elective modules Netherlands – University of California, Irvine, USA Second Year Genetics ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ – University of Connecticut, USA Elective modules – Queen’s University, Canada. Third Year Genetics students also have the opportunity Genetics ¬ Elective modules to carry out their fourth year project at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Fourth Year Genetics (includes a research project). All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am Other courses of interest to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Pharmacology ϭ117 choices, a weekly timetable can include Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ϭ111 lectures, practicals and tutorials. Cell & Molecular Biology ϭ112 Microbiology ϭ115

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 6885 facebook.com/UCDScience 114 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “SCU1 was the perfect choice for me. This gave me the opportunity to try out a variety of subjects, including Neuroscience, Biochemistry and even Physics, before deciding on my favourite - Microbiology. I am currently working as a QA Food Science associate in a Glanbia dairy and am involved in assurance of the quality of milk from raw milk intake to final product despatch. My analytical style of thinking developed throughout my degree with UCD is vital for my role, working with large sets of data. The programme is two years in length with a rotation for the second year either in a new role or to a new geographical location or both. I would love the opportunity to try R&D as part of my rotation, Microbiology something different but I’m sure equally as challenging as quality assurance.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Emma Cullen Graduate Emma Cullen in a Microbiology practical in the new UCD O’Brien Centre for Science.

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Why is this course for me? Fourth Year Microbiology is the study of microscopic Microbiology (includes a research project). Length of Course 4 Years organisms known as micro-organisms or All Science courses are full time, with many Guideline Entry Requirements microbes. Microbes play a key role in every student timetables running from 9.00am IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* facet of life on this planet. For example, to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject IB Total 30 microbes have a major impact on the choices, a weekly timetable can include Subject Requirements earth’s climate by their metabolism of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / 6 at Standard Assessment varies with each module but methane. Microbes can naturally produce Level polymers, antibiotics but also consume or may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] break down a multitude of toxic chemicals. BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Microbiologists use tools like molecular learning activities. Subject Requirements biology, fermentation, enzymology and Professional Work Experience Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B synthetic biology to improve the natural Students carry out a research project in Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B ability of microorganisms so that they Fourth Year, which can be an internship in can produce new antibiotics, natural Other Examinations a pharmaceutical or food-related company See www.ucd.ie/international products, biodegradable plastics and clean or a hospital. Recent placements include up chemically polluted soil and water. International Foundation Year Pfizer, Wyeth, Trinity Biotech and Microbes protect us from colonisation by Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. disease-causing organisms. However, some Internship Opportunity microbes cause disease, e.g. MRSA, AIDS, Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Yes tuberculosis and meningitis. Microbiological Microbiologists are employed in the *please note IB requirements are research aims to find treatments for these healthcare, pharmaceutical and food-related under review at the time of printing. and other infectious diseases. industries, hospitals and veterinary hospitals See www.ucd.ie/international/ib and related laboratories. They also find What will I study? work in government agencies such as the This is a sample pathway for a degree in Environmental Protection Agency where they Microbiology. Topics include biotechnology, are involved in research and development, microbes and the environment, medical process design and control, management microbiology and pharmaceutical and quality control. Many students opt to microbiology. continue their undergraduate degree with First Year an MSc or PhD graduate programme. These Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional microbiologists play a key role in developing Science modules ¬ Elective modules new drugs, finding novel ways to combat infectious diseases and designing new Second Year approaches to clean the environment and Microbiology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ develop a green economy. Elective modules Third Year International Study Opportunities Other courses of interest ¬ ¬ Microbiology Optional Science modules A limited number of fourth year projects are Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ϭ111 Elective modules available in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Genetics ϭ114 Sciences of the University of Copenhagen, Pharmacology ϭ117 Denmark.

UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 6661 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 115 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “Halfway through sixth year, we started studying the nervous system in Biology. Immediately, I knew I wanted to study the brain. I chose Science in UCD because the course allowed me to take modules in all areas of Biology. I studied Genetics and Biochemistry, as well as Neuroscience and found I enjoyed Genetics just as much as Neuroscience so, I decided to take Genetics modules with my core Neuroscience modules. This ability to tailor your degree is part of why I love studying Science at UCD. After my degree, I hope to do a PhD and research the genes involved in Alzheimer’s Disease.” Neuroscience Aoife Hardesty Graduate

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Examining embryos at different stages of development.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module Length of Course 4 Years Neuroscience is the study of the nervous but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online Guideline Entry Requirements system, directed towards understanding how cells within the nervous system interact learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 with each other to form the brain and regulate body functions, human behaviour, Professional Work Experience Subject Requirements memory, emotions and consciousness. A limited number of opportunities exist in Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. second and third year to gain additional Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / The malfunction of the nervous system 6 at Standard Level lies at the heart of a number of devastating laboratory experience during the summer. and currently incurable conditions such Funded schemes are organised by public Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] and private bodies, e.g. the Irish Health BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Neuroscience research probes the Research Board and The Wellcome Trust Subject Requirements (UK). In addition, occasional opportunities Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B mechanisms underlying such malfunctions, arise within individual research groups. Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B with a view to helping in the discovery of drugs to prevent or manage these disorders. Other Examinations Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? As a Neuroscience graduate, you’ll have the International Foundation Year This is a sample pathway for a degree in opportunity to obtain employment in: Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Neuroscience. Topics include membrane – Biotechnology and pharmaceutical Internship Opportunity biology, developmental neuroscience, companies Yes higher cortical function, synaptic plasticity, – Medical research, including drug sensory neuroscience, as well as core *please note IB requirements are development and clinical trials modules in biomolecular and biomedical under review at the time of printing. – Hospital and university laboratories science. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib – Neuroscience research institutes First Year – Government agencies Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Neuroscience graduates also pursue Science modules ¬ Elective modules graduate studies at MSc or PhD level. PhD Second Year programmes in Ireland and abroad cover Neuroscience ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ areas as diverse as biotechnology, cell Elective modules biology, and biomedical and health science. Third Year Many graduates also pursue graduate Neuroscience ¬ Elective modules medicine and graduate pharmacy courses. Fourth Year International Study Opportunities Neuroscience (includes a research project in A limited number of Fourth Year projects are topics such as neurodegenerative diseases, available in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical cognition and synaptic plasticity). Sciences of the University of Copenhagen, All Science courses are full time, with many Denmark; the Institute of Biochemistry and Other courses of interest student timetables running from 9.00am Pathobiochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum; Pharmacology ϭ117 to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject and in the Max Planck Institute for Brain Physiology ϭ118 choices, a weekly timetable can include Research, Frankfurt. lectures, practicals and tutorials.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research +353 1 716 6925 Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDScience 116 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “I’m from Boston, Massachusetts, USA and fell in love with UCD following a family visit to Ireland. The community feel of the University alongside the modern academic facilities really appealed to me. I chose to study Pharmacology because I’m infatuated with the research of drugs and the treatment of diseases. Pharmacology is at the forefront of both biological and medical research, a career choice that has ample opportunities for both innovation and success, not just in Science and Medicine, but Business as well. Being a recognised Univeristy in the US means my transition back to the States will be quite manageable as well. The campus, staff and student life in UCD has been so Pharmacology welcoming over the past few years that Dublin has started to feel like home.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) The process of cell changes called EMT that occur when Courtney Greene Graduate kidney epithelial cells are treated with drugs. Image by Tara McMorrow and Eric Campbell.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Pharmacology is the scientific study of may comprise continuous assessment Length of Course 4 Years of practicals, written exams and online drugs and their action on biological systems, Guideline Entry Requirements ranging from genes and cells up to tissues learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* and even human populations. A drug is IB Total 30 any substance given to a human or animal Professional Work Experience Subject Requirements with the intention of changing the state of A limited number of opportunities exist in second and third year to gain additional Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. body function: to relieve pain, treat cancer, Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / eliminate infection or improve health. laboratory experience during the summer. 6 at Standard Level Pharmacology is also concerned with the Funded schemes are organised by public and private bodies, e.g. the Irish Health Research Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] use of drugs as investigative tools to obtain BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level a better understanding of cellular and Board and The Wellcome Trust (UK). In addition, occasional opportunities arise Subject Requirements physiological processes in both health and Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B within individual research groups. disease. In the UCD Pharmacology course, Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B students will have the opportunity to take Career & Graduate Study Opportunities part in drug development research. Other Examinations Career opportunities for Pharmacology See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? graduates include working in: International Foundation Year This is a sample pathway for a degree – Pharmaceutical companies Yes. See www.ucdisc.com in Pharmacology. Topics include drug – Drug regulatory bodies, such as the Irish Internship Opportunity kinetics in the body, drug action on body Medicines Board Yes systems, treatment of disease, biomedical – Biotechnology sector *please note IB requirements are sciences, biopharmaceuticals and new drug – Chemical safety and toxicology under review at the time of printing. development. Pharmacology graduates can also pursue See www.ucd.ie/international/ib First Year graduate studies at MSc or PhD level. PhD Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional programmes in Ireland and abroad cover Science modules ¬ Elective modules areas such as drug development and Second Year biomedical science. Pharmacology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules International Study Opportunities International study opportunities in third Third Year and fourth years to date have included: Pharmacology ¬ Elective modules – University of Melbourne, Australia Fourth Year – University of Washington, Seattle Pharmacology (includes a research project in topics such as cancer treatment, – University of Copenhagen, Denmark. cardiovascular disease, neuropharmacology and drug discovery). All Science courses are full time, with many Other courses of interest student timetables running from 9.00am Neuroscience ϭ116 to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Physiology ϭ118 choices, a weekly timetable can include lectures, practicals and tutorials.

UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research +353 1 716 6747 study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDScience 117 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “Having come into UCD with no other certainty bar loving Biology, SCU1 Science really was a great option. I am currently a second year student and would like to study Physiology for the final two years of my degree. I believe the level of academic teaching is outstanding and I love learning how various organs of the body work, including the heart, lungs and intestinal tract. UCD has opened up a whirlwind of opportunities for me. I have spent a year as a Residential Assistant, I am a Student Ambassador and Student Leader, I have acted as a Peer Mentor and this summer I am going to volunteer in a school in Physiology Tanzania with UCDVO. I’m really glad I chose UCD and couldn’t imagine myself anywhere BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) else!” Celine Camon Student Physiology students working on an experiment in the Conway Institute.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Length of Course 4 Years Physiology is an area of biology related to may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online Guideline Entry Requirements how the human body works. Physiologists are interested in how the cells and organs learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 of the body operate and how their incredible array of processes co-operate to enable Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements our bodies to function under normal and Physiology graduates go on to establish Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. careers in the following areas: Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / challenging circumstances. Physiologists 6 at Standard Level are, therefore, at the forefront of medical – Biomedical research in the university Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] research and the search for a better system or other government-run BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level understanding of disease processes. operations Subject Requirements At UCD, Physiology students acquire a – Pharmaceutical industry-based research Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B thorough understanding of the organs of the and development Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B body, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and – Clinical trials Other Examinations how they function, interact and respond to – Pharmaceutical industry sales. See www.ucd.ie/international the internal and external environment. Physiology graduates regularly gain places on graduate-entry Medicine and International Foundation Year What will I study? Yes. See www.ucdisc.com other allied healthcare degree courses. This is a sample pathway for a degree in UCD provides opportunities for graduate *please note IB requirements are Physiology. Topics include neurophysiology, physiological research at the Master’s or under review at the time of printing. metabolic biochemistry, membrane biology, PhD level. Research into basic physiological See www.ucd.ie/international/ib respiratory physiology and cardiovascular mechanisms takes place but the research physiology. focus is on translational research, i.e. the First Year research that enhances our understanding Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ of human disease that leads to advances in Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules the improvement of human health.

Second Year International Study Opportunities Physiology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Physiology students have spent time Elective modules studying at the following universities: Third Year – San José State University, USA Physiology ¬ Elective modules – University of Queensland, Australia. Fourth Year Physiology (includes a research project in a laboratory setting). All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am Other courses of interest to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Pharmacology ϭ117 choices, a weekly timetable can include Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142 lectures, practicals and tutorials.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Medicine [email protected] study-at-ucd-global UCD Conway Institute, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 6730 facebook.com/UCDScience 118 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “I always planned on studying Science but wasn’t sure which area. This made Science in UCD the ideal choice. For the first two years, I tried modules from all the disciplines in Science, which left me more informed to pick the subject I would major in. Plant Biotechnology and Plant Pathology particularly interested me, so I chose Plant Biology as my major. Our classes were specific to Plant Biology, the class sizes were smaller and we had lots of contact with lecturers and tutors. The opportunity to carry out a research internship in South America with the Plant Palaeoecology and Palaeobiology research group in my third year has to be one of the highlights of my time in UCD. After graduating, I completed a research Master’s in plant pathology Plant Biology and I am currently doing a PhD in molecular plant genetics, focused on the regulation of gene BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) expression in stomatal guard cells.” An experiment on maize in the Programme for Experimental Emma Doyle Graduate Atmospheres and Climate lab at UCD Photo: Peter Lang.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Plant Biology is the scientific study of may comprise continuous assessment Length of Course 4 Years of practicals, written exams and online plants, fungi and algae. Plants are vital for Guideline Entry Requirements supporting and maintaining the atmospheric learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* and environmental conditions required for IB Total 30 all life on earth. They are the mainstay of Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements human and animal diets, while also providing Plant Biology graduates have obtained positions as: Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. pharmaceuticals, timber, paper and clothing. Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / Plants are being exploited as sources of – Plant and environmental scientists 6 at Standard Level renewable energy and biofuels, and make – Pollution biologists Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] an important contribution to measures – Molecular geneticists and cell biologists BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level aimed at reducing the effects of climate – Agronomists, horticulturalists, foresters Subject Requirements change. Key to the further development or park rangers Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B of plants for practical or economic use is – Environmental consultants an improved understanding of metabolic – Wildlife, conservation, biodiversity Other Examinations and developmental processes and their or heritage officers. See www.ucd.ie/international interactions with environmental factors. Graduates are also eligible to pursue International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? MSc programmes in UCD in World This is a sample pathway for a degree Heritage Management and Plant Biology Internship Opportunity in Plant Biology. Topics include plant and Biotechnology, in addition to PhD Yes biotechnology, applied plant biology, marine programmes both in Ireland and abroad. *please note IB requirements are botany, genetics and systems ecology. under review at the time of printing. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib First Year Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules “I am an environmental consultant dealing Second Year with spatial planning and environmental Plant Biology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ policy research. My Plant Biology training has Elective modules been invaluable, providing me with a solid understanding of a range of environmental Third Year issues.” Plant Biology ¬ Elective modules Eoghan Daly, Environmental Consultant Fourth Year Plant Biology (includes a research project). All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include Other courses of interest lectures, practicals and tutorials. Zoology ϭ120 Microbiology ϭ115 Cell & Molecular Biology ϭ112

UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre (West), Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2251 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 119 UCD Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences “From the moment I walked into UCD, I knew I made the right choice to go back to education, having spent six years travelling in Europe, working with horses as a groom and a rider. When I saw Zoology on the UCD website, it was like love at first sight. A field trip in Spain in third year included learning about the marine diversity present on the rocky shore and what insects and other organisms might lurk in the terrestrial environment of the maquis shrubland. My final year dissertation was on Caribbean long spined sea urchins in Honduras. UCD has shaped me profoundly, awakening an interest in marine biology I Zoology never knew I had. Zoology offers a multitude of paths; you just have to find the ones that BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) will lead you home.” Sanni Hintikka Graduate Sanni Hintikka researching Caribbean long spined sea urchins in Honduras.

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Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Length of Course 4 Years Zoology is often thought of in terms of treks may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online Guideline Entry Requirements into the wild to study rare and endangered species. However, this is only one facet learning activities. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 of this fascinating subject. Modern zoology deals with all aspects of animals, from Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements genetics and cell biology to ecology and Because of the nature and breadth of the Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. subject, Zoology graduates are employed Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / animal behaviour. The Zoology degree at 6 at Standard Level UCD provides modules in a wide range of in most of the industries and state disciplines, including marine, terrestrial organisations that employ biologists. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] These include the National Parks and BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level and freshwater biology, evolutionary biology, animal behaviour, palaeontology, Wildlife Services, National Museum, Marine Subject Requirements Institute, semi-state bodies such as the Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B ecology, pest control, population genetics, Environmental Protection Agency, ESB, BIM Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B developmental biology, and animal physiology and cell biology. and Inland Fisheries Ireland, conservation Other Examinations bodies, aquaculture, universities, secondary See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? schools, environmental consultancies and International Foundation Year This is a sample pathway for a degree in several areas of biotechnology. Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Zoology. Topics include animal behaviour, Graduate opportunities are also available for Internship Opportunity animal development, systems ecology students to pursue MSc or PhD programmes. Yes and cell biology. Taught MSc programmes at UCD include *please note IB requirements are First Year Applied Science (Environmental Science) and under review at the time of printing. Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional World Heritage Management. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Science modules ¬ Elective modules Second Year Zoology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules Third Year Zoology ¬ Elective modules Fourth Year Zoology (includes a research project where students work alongside researchers in areas as diverse as animal genetics, evolution, freshwater biology or conservation and biodiversity). All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am Other courses of interest to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 choices, a weekly timetable can include Animal Science ϭ164 lectures, practicals and tutorials. Environmental Biology ϭ113 Genetics ϭ114

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2263 facebook.com/UCDScience 120 UCD Chemistry & Chemical Sciences “SCU1 allowed me to sample subjects from across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology. After careful deliberation, I decided Chemistry was the subject for me. I was drawn to the laboratory aspect of the degree, and the small class sizes offered. The lecturers are involved and aim to provide us with the skills we will need following graduation. UCD elective modules afforded me the opportunity to try modules outside of my degree. The most enjoyable of which has been the UCD Philharmonic Choir. My time at UCD has really been enhanced by my involvement in the clubs and societies, in particular, the UCD Windsurfing Club. Following graduation, I hope to expand my skill set further Chemistry by applying the knowledge of chemistry I’ve acquired throughout my degree to an analytical BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) role in an industrial laboratory.”

Eimear Madden Student Preparing an experiment in Chemistry.

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Why is this course for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities All materials and living things consist The pharmaceutical industry is one of Length of Course 4 Years of atoms and molecules that are linked the largest in Ireland, and UCD Chemistry Guideline Entry Requirements together in many different ways. Chemistry graduates work in the following: IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* is a study of these, how they form and react. – Analytical roles in laboratories on the IB Total 30 Life, metabolism, pharmaceuticals, forensic synthesis, testing and analysis of active Subject Requirements analysis and the development of new pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. energy supplies, computer chips and and medical devices Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / medical devices: none of these can be fully 6 at Standard Level – Research chemist roles in laboratories developed or understood without chemistry. in research and development Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level What will I study? – Management and supervisory roles This is a sample pathway for a degree in regulatory affairs, production and Subject Requirements validation. Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B in Chemistry. Topics include physical, Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B inorganic and organic chemistry, chemistry The semiconductor and medical device of materials, instrumental analysis and and energy industries also hire a significant Other Examinations spectroscopy. number of materials chemists, and See www.ucd.ie/international graduates would be involved in: International Foundation Year First Year – Semiconductor processing Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules – Effluent and raw materials monitoring *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. Second Year – Air and water quality measurements. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Chemistry ¬ +1 Science subject ¬ Elective Chemistry graduates also pursue PhDs in modules Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as biological aspects of nanoscience, novel Third Year material synthesis, energy generation and Chemistry ¬ Elective modules polymer chemistry. Fourth Year Chemistry (includes a research project). International Study Opportunities All Science courses are full time, with many Students have spent time studying at the student timetables running from 9.00am following universities: to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject – University of Lund, Sweden choices, a weekly timetable can include – University of Virginia, USA lectures, practicals and tutorials. – McGill University, Canada. Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities.

Other courses of interest Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ϭ124 Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry ϭ123 Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry ϭ122

UCD School of Chemistry [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre South, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2075 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 121 UCD Chemistry & Chemical Sciences “I had studied Chemistry and Biology in school, so when I first started college, I knew that I liked Science but wasn’t sure what I’d like to major in. I loved Chemistry and ended up choosing Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry as it was a new degree that I felt might give me some additional skills. In the summer after third year, I did a summer internship in Dr Vitaly Buckin’s lab in UCD, which I found Chemistry with really interesting as well as very helpful in preparing me for the final year research Biophysical project. This, as well as my thesis research in my final year, led me to realise Chemistry that I’d like to pursue further research in a PhD.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Rian Lynch Graduate

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Why is this course for me? Third Year Length of Course 4 Years Biophysical Chemistry combines the study Biophysical Chemistry ¬ Chemistry ¬ Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry ¬ Guideline Entry Requirements of chemistry with the molecular principles of the functioning of life and their applications Electives (includes Erasmus opportunities). IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 in modern technologies, from the design Fourth Year of a new generation of smart medicines to ¬ Subject Requirements Biophysical Chemistry (Research project) Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. green manufacturing. The best chemical Biophysical Chemistry ¬ Chemistry ¬ Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / technologies of our world are utilised in Nanotechnology. 6 at Standard Level biological systems, where thousands of All Science courses are full time, with many chemical transformations take place in a Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] student timetables running from 9.00am to well-controlled, environmentally friendly BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject manner. Subject Requirements choices, a weekly timetable can include Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B These transformations occur in biological lectures, practicals and tutorials. Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B cells, which represent sophisticated Assessment varies with each module but chemical manufacturing plants filled with Other Examinations may comprise continuous assessment See www.ucd.ie/international a broad range of nano devices. Students of practicals, written exams and online graduating with this degree will acquire International Foundation Year learning activities. Yes. See www.ucdisc.com knowledge of advanced chemistry, and of molecular principles of organisation and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are functioning of living matter. They will also The interdisciplinary aspect of this under review at the time of printing. acquire skills in the applications of these See www.ucd.ie/international/ib degree and the acquired combination of principles in biomedical, biotechnological, theoretical and practical skills provide broad pharmaceutical, food and other related opportunities for employment in the area industries. of advanced chemical and biomolecular What will I study? technologies, including: This is a sample pathway for a degree in – Complex biomolecular formulations Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry. Topics – Bio-nanotechnology include: physical, organic and inorganic – Forensic science chemistry; molecular architecture of living – Bioprocessing matter; self-assembly and functioning – Bioengineering. of biomolecules; molecular principles of storing and utilisation of genetic Biophysical Chemistry graduates will be information; bio-catalysis and enzymes; able to find employment in biotechnological, modern technologies of supramolecular chemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, food, design; and modern analytical techniques. personal care and other industries, as well as academic research worldwide. Graduates First Year can also pursue a range of MSc or PhD Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Biology ¬ Elective opportunities in Ireland or abroad. Other courses of interest modules Chemistry ϭ121 Chemistry with Environmental Second Year & Sustainable Chemistry ϭ123 Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry ¬ Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ϭ124 + 1 other subject ¬ Elective modules

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Chemistry [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2371 facebook.com/UCDScience 122 UCD Chemistry & Chemical Sciences “I came to UCD with a background in Biology and Chemistry, so the SCU1 really helped me to make my mind up over which discipline I wanted to pursue. As it turns out, I really loved Chemistry so I am now in third year Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry and I am honestly loving it! It combines the traditional aspects of Chemistry that I previously learned about, such as organic and inorganic, as well as Chemistry with new environmental topics. I am currently planning to do an internship here in UCD over the summer. It Environmental is my future hope that I may stay on to complete a PhD after graduation, or possibly work for a & Sustainable pharmaceutical company. Overall I am extremely happy I chose Chemistry in UCD. Over my time in Chemistry UCD, I have been an orientation guide and an OCM of the Science Society, while also being a member BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) of many other societies along the way.” Alan Buckley Student Undergraduate Chemistry laboratory in the new UCD O’Brien Centre for Science

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Why is this course for me? Fourth Year Two major problems are facing industrialised Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry Length of Course 4 Years (includes a research project in an aspect of society. How do we maintain our standards Guideline Entry Requirements of living without, firstly, using non- Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry) ¬ Options will include Green Technologies/ IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* renewable resources as sources of energy IB Total 30 and as raw materials for manufacturing Chemistry in Energy Generation ¬ Optional industries and, secondly, compromising our Industry Internship module. Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. local and global environment? Chemistry All Science courses are full time, with many Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / with Environmental & Sustainable student timetables running from 9.00am 6 at Standard Level Chemistry will be central to solving these to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] problems. This discipline, which draws from choices, a weekly timetable can include BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level all branches of chemistry, will enable us to lectures, practicals and tutorials. produce the materials and energy we use Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B through ways that minimise the impact on may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B the environment. Furthermore, it will be of practicals, written exams and online crucial in developing a variety of resources Other Examinations learning activities. (solar power, biofuel synthesis, fuel cells, See www.ucd.ie/international etc.) for use in renewable energy generation. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year The degree is suitable for students who Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Apart from the disciplines that are available have an interest in the use of chemistry in to graduates with a BSc in Chemistry, *please note IB requirements are tackling these urgent problems. graduates in Chemistry with Environmental under review at the time of printing. What will I study? & Sustainable Chemistry will be particularly See www.ucd.ie/international/ib This is a sample pathway for a degree in suited to employment in the environmental Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable and emerging energy industries, including: Chemistry. Commercial environmental analysis ¬ Alternative energy industry ¬ Environmental First Year Protection Agency ¬ ESB ¬ Bord Gáis. Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Biology ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc or PhD opportunities in Ireland or abroad. Second Year Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry International Study Opportunities (with Geology modules discussing climate Students may apply to study abroad for change) ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ a semester or year in third year. Potential Elective modules universities include: Third Year – University of Lund, Sweden Physical, Inorganic & Organic Chemistry with – University of Virginia, USA optional modules in Geology and Ecology – McGill University, Canada.

Other courses of interest Chemistry ϭ121 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ϭ124 Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry ϭ122

UCD School of Chemistry [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2135 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 123 “I always knew that I wanted to study Chemistry after taking it for the Leaving Certificate. However, it was only through the flexibility of the SCU1 course in UCD that I was able to explore further subjects such as Biochemistry and Pharmacology. This led me to pursue a degree in Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and although the material is challenging, it is an extremely rewarding course. The knowledge and practical Medicinal laboratory skills I’ve acquired are invaluable, especially in terms of drug development and Chemistry & discovery. After my degree, I hope to continue further with my studies and complete a PhD. Chemical Biology UCD is an incredibly diverse place, and during my time here I’ve been able to study Chinese, BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Russian and Japanese, and am now secretary UV determination of enzyme kinetics is a key step of the Japanese society.” in the design of industrially relevant biocatalysts. Amelia Glynn Student

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Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many Length of Course 4 Years This degree is ideal for students who have student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Guideline Entry Requirements an interest in chemistry and its applications in biology. Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 Biology are fields populated by chemists lectures, practicals and tutorials. who have a good understanding of biology at Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. the molecular level. They’ll be of increasing may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / importance for decades to come to address of practicals, written exams and online 6 at Standard Level existing and emerging healthcare problems, learning activities. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] e.g. cancer, AIDS, TB and avian flu. Chemical BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level biologists and medicinal chemists will Career & Graduate Study Opportunities develop the next generation of medicines to Subject Requirements Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry & Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B solve such problems, and will have an impact Chemical Biology degree will be equipped Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B across a wide range of areas, including the with the skills to pursue a career in: development of environmentally friendly – Pharmaceuticals and Other Examinations approaches to process chemistry. See www.ucd.ie/international biopharmaceuticals International Foundation Year What will I study? – Food technology companies Yes. See www.ucdisc.com This is a sample pathway for a degree in – Cosmetic technology companies *please note IB requirements are Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology. – Fine chemical and chemical development under review at the time of printing. Topics include metabolic biochemistry, – Patenting See www.ucd.ie/international/ib reactivity of biomolecules, principles of pharmacology, chemical biology of natural Graduates can also pursue a PhD in Ireland products and macromolecules. or abroad in areas such as chemistry, chemical biology or medicinal chemistry. First Year Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Biology ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules Second Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Elective modules Third Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ¬ Elective modules Fourth Year Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology (includes a research project)

Other courses of interest Chemistry ϭ121 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ϭ111 Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry ϭ123

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Chemistry [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2318 facebook.com/UCDScience 124 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “I spent my first two years taking modules in pure Maths, Applied Maths, Statistics, Geology and Physics to try to find my niche. Eventually I decided to go with Applied and Computational Mathematics. For me, it was the perfect balance between physical problems, maths problems and programming. In this course, you get to learn about a lot of advanced areas of Mathematics and you also learn how to apply these methods to real-life physical Applied & systems. I am currently researching for a PhD at UCD in wave turbulence, an Computational area of Mathematics which has potential applications in engineering and optics.” Mathematics Shane Walsh Graduate BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

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Why is this course for me? Third Year If you enjoy studying Mathematics for the Applied & Computational Mathematics ¬ Length of Course 4 Years Elective modules Leaving Certificate, the UCD degree in Guideline Entry Requirements Applied & Computational Mathematics will Fourth Year IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* train you in the essential mathematical and Applied & Computational Mathematics IB Total 30 computational skills in modelling, analysis All Science courses are full time, with many Subject Requirements and simulation needed to solve problems student timetables running from 9.00am Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. arising throughout the physical and life to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / sciences, engineering, business and finance 6 at Standard Level choices, a weekly timetable can include sectors. lectures, practicals and tutorials. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Today’s challenges faced by science and BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level Assessment varies with each module but engineering are so complex that they Subject Requirements may comprise continuous assessment, can be analysed and solved only through Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B written exams, and practical computer mathematical and computational modelling. Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B programming tasks. Mathematical models create representations Other Examinations of complex real-world phenomena in a precise, Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international quantitative way. Fundamental insights can Graduates with training in Applied & International Foundation Year then be obtained by analysing these models Computational Mathematics work in fields Yes. See www.ucdisc.com through a combination of mathematical as diverse as: analysis and computational simulation. *please note IB requirements are Outside the traditional spheres of science – Physics: nanoscience, quantum optical under review at the time of printing. and engineering, mathematical modelling and processes in semiconductors and See www.ucd.ie/international/ib simulation techniques are increasingly used in robotics the social sciences, communication, business – Biology: biomedical applications, medical and finance sectors. instrumentation and bio-information technology What will I study? – Finance This is a sample pathway for a degree in – Pharmaceutical industry Applied & Computational Mathematics. – Environmental agencies and companies Sample topics include dynamical systems and chaos, financial mathematics, – Computing in business, technology, oceanography, mathematical biology, research and academia fluid dynamics, relativity and quantum International Study Opportunities mechanics. Students may apply to study abroad for a First Year semester or year in third year in a range of Applied & Computational Mathematics ¬ universities worldwide. Potential universities include: Mathematics and Statistics ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules – University of Texas at Austin, USA Other courses of interest Second Year – University of California, USA Computer Science ϭ136 Applied & Computational Mathematics – University of Perugia, Italy Theoretical Physics ϭ133 (includes Mathematics and Statistics – University of Konstanz, Germany. modules) ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Elective modules

UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2546 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 125 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences

“My PhD in Pure Mathematics focused on partial differential equations. I then taught Mathematical Analysis and in order to adapt the teaching of Mathematics to real-world applications, I had to analyse real business cases, which deepened my interest in Applied Mathematics. I then decided to move to the financial industry and for five years I worked as a Business Analyst in the Derivatives Pricing and Risk Management Department of an advisory firm. Today, I feel very lucky because my job draws on my experience to date and the modules I teach in Financial Mathematics will prepare students to work in today’s financial sector. Financial Our Financial Mathematics degree provides a thorough preparation to work in banking, insurance Mathematics and financial services by teaching the main skills required, such as data analysis, mathematical BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) modelling, numerical methods and coding, financial economics and corporate finance.” Dr Adamaria Perrotta Staff

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Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many Length of Course 4 Years If you have a strong interest in Mathematics, student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Guideline Entry Requirements enjoy problem solving and are interested in how Mathematics is used in business choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 and finance, this degree in Financial lectures, practicals and tutorials. Mathematics will give you an understanding Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. of the mathematical theories that underpin may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / financial models, as well as computational of practicals, written exams and online 6 at Standard Level expertise in the algorithms that price learning activities. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] financial products. One example of a BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level financial model included in the course is the Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Black-Scholes option pricing model, dating Subject Requirements Graduates with training in Financial Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B from 1973, which is one of the earliest Mathematics work in fields as diverse as: Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B equations developed and used to price – Quantitative positions in the financial options. Implementations of these models, sector Other Examinations including computer programming, form a See www.ucd.ie/international – Risk modelling in banking and insurance key part of the course. International Foundation Year – Computing in business, technology, Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? research and academia Internship Opportunity This is a sample pathway for a degree in Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc Yes Financial Mathematics. Sample topics or PhD programmes such as the MSc in include probability theory, statistical Actuarial Science, MSc in Quantitative *please note IB requirements are modelling, computational science, Finance, or an MSc in Statistics. under review at the time of printing. fundamentals of actuarial and financial See www.ucd.ie/international/ib mathematics, advanced corporate finance, International Study Opportunities stochastic analysis and actuarial statistics. Students may apply to study abroad for a semester or year in third year in a First Year range of worldwide universities. Potential Statistics ¬ Applied & Computational universities include: Mathematics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional – University of Texas at Austin, USA Science modules ¬ Elective modules – University of California, USA Second Year – University of Perugia, Italy Applied & Computational Mathematics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Statistics ¬ Finance ¬ 1 other – University of Konstanz, Germany. Science subject ¬ Elective modules Third Year Financial Mathematics ¬ Elective modules Fourth Year Other courses of interest Financial Mathematics (modules include Statistics p130 computational finance, stochastic models, Actuarial & Financial Studies p135 Bayesian analysis, and advanced corporate Mathematics p128 finance)

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2590 facebook.com/UCDScience 126 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “I fell in love with Physics after discovering how much I appreciated being able to see what we learned in the classroom work first-hand in the lab. After Second Year I completed my first research internship with the UCD School of Physics. I worked closely with staff to write programs to solve equations describing white dwarf and neutron stars. I found this placement beneficial as it gave me my first taste of real scientific research. I will be travelling to University of Notre Dame this summer to undertake another internship studying radioactive materials’ impact on the environment. Physics Eimear Conroy Student BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Physics students in the new undergraduate laboratory.

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Why is this course for me? Third Year Physics is about the fundamental laws of Physics ¬ Elective modules Length of Course 4 Years the universe that govern living as well as Fourth Year Guideline Entry Requirements non-living systems. It is a fundamental Physics (includes a project). IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* science, involving a deep understanding IB Total 30 of nature derived from mathematical and All Science courses are full time, with many Subject Requirements experimental insights. Physics is the subject student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. that constantly asks “why?”, questioning Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / why matter and energy exist and act as they choices, a weekly timetable can include 6 at Standard Level lectures, practicals and tutorials. do, and discovering the underlying rules Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] that govern their behaviour. Physicists now Assessment varies with each module but BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level believe that all phenomena observed in the may comprise continuous assessment Subject Requirements universe can be explained in terms of practicals, written exams and online Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B of a handful of forces: gravity, electricity, learning activities. Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B magnetism, and weak and strong nuclear interactions. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Other Examinations Recent Physics graduates have pursued See www.ucd.ie/international X-rays, radioactivity and particle beams careers in the following: International Foundation Year have led to advances in medicine. The Yes. See www.ucdisc.com invention of lasers and solid-state Energy technology ¬ Medical physics ¬ transistors by physicists paved the way Meteorology ¬ Advanced materials (e.g. *please note IB requirements are for computers, DVD players and iPods. semiconductor industry) ¬ Geoscience ¬ under review at the time of printing. Understanding physical principles and ICT and financial industries ¬ Semi-state See www.ucd.ie/international/ib discovering new laws that explain our bodies such as EPA’s Office of Radiological universe at an even deeper level are the Protection. challenges that confront physicists in the Graduates are also eligible to apply for MSc 21st century. programmes in Nanobio Science, Space Science & Technology, Nanotechnology, What will I study? Medical Physics or Meteorology, or for PhD This is a sample pathway for a degree in programmes in Ireland and abroad in diverse Physics. Topics include fields, waves and areas such as Radiation Physics, Physics light, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, of Advanced Materials, Atomic Physics, thermal physics, optics and lasers, atomic Particle Physics and Astrophysics. and nuclear physics, particle physics, condensed matter physics and medical International Study Opportunities physics. Students can apply to study for a semester First Year or year in third year in a number of Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Science universities worldwide, including: modules ¬ Elective modules – University of California, Berkeley, USA Other courses of interest Second Year – University of California, Santa Cruz, USA Theoretical Physics ϭ133 Physics ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Elective – San Jose State University, California, USA Physics with Astronomy modules – University of Melbourne, Australia. & Space Science ϭ132

Associate Professor Emma Sokell UCD School of Physics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre (North), Belfield, Dublin 4 [email protected] +353 1 716 2514 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 127 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “In secondary, school I loved maths. However, University-level maths has a reputation for being unthinkably difficult, and I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able for it. However, I’ve found that, although hard work is essential, University Maths certainly is doable. Moreover, it’s engaging. There’s a great deal more to maths than you ever see in secondary school! The more maths you study, the more interesting it becomes, and some of the courses are really fascinating. Maths requires a lot of critical thinking and Mathematics rigorous understanding, and the lecturers in UCD encourage this. They are very good at (through Science) transmitting their enthusiasm to the students. What’s really great is that the maths lecturers are approachable, andBSc keen (Hons) to answer (NFQ anyLevel 8) questions you may have.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Caitríona Byrne Graduate

Science SCU1 Why is this course for me? Assessment varies with each module but Mathematics is a basic tool in all scientific may comprise continuous assessment subjects such as economics, engineering, of practicals, written exams and online Length of Course 4 Years geography, computer science, banking, learning activities. Guideline Entry Requirements business, statistics, social science and in many other fields. In the past 100 Career & Graduate Study Opportunities IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Each year sees new applications of IB Total 30 years, the growth of mathematics has been spectacular, stimulated not only sophisticated mathematical models and Subject Requirements by the needs of science, technology and procedures, using computers, in insurance Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. and actuarial services, the stock market, Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / commerce, but also by the intellectual 6 at Standard Level challenges provided by the discipline banking and industry. Employers in all of itself. The subject possesses a very these areas seek mathematics graduates. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Our recent graduates have found work in BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level large collection of problems – many still unresolved – that require highly challenging diverse areas, including: Subject Requirements Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B investigation and great ingenuity. – Actuarial science Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B – Banking and financial services What will I study? – Civil service executive and administrative Other Examinations This is a sample pathway for a degree in grades See www.ucd.ie/international Mathematics. Topics include linear algebra – Coding and cryptography companies International Foundation Year and geometry, differential and integral Yes. See www.ucdisc.com calculus, graphs and networks, theory – IT industry Internship Opportunity of games, field theory, metric spaces, – Meteorology Yes differential geometry and functional Graduate opportunities for Mathematics analysis. graduates include MSc and PhD *please note IB requirements are programmes in Mathematical Sciences under review at the time of printing. First Year in Ireland and abroad, leading to research See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Mathematics ¬ Statistics ¬ Applied and in universities, research institutes or in Computational Mathematics ¬ Optional industry. Science modules ¬ Elective modules Second Year International Study Opportunities Mathematics ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Students can apply to study for a semester Elective modules or year in third year in one of approximately Third Year 20 universities worldwide, including: Mathematics ¬ Elective modules – University of Texas at Austin, USA Fourth Year – University of California, USA Mathematics – University of Perugia, Italy All Science courses are full time, with many – University of Konstanz, Germany. student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include Other courses of interest lectures, practicals and tutorials. Actuarial and Financial Studies p135 Computer Science p136 Theoretical Physics p133

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2573 facebook.com/UCDScience 128 UCD Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences "I decided to study Mathematics at UCD as part of a Joint Honours degree because of the huge variety of interesting topics available. Mathematics I was taught by world-class lecturers and mathematicians who are at the forefront (through Arts & Humanities/ of exciting research and discovery. The Mathematics degree provides an excellent Social Sciences) foundation both for employment and further BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) study, and I have since undertaken a Higher BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Diploma in Mathematical Science." Patrick Doohan Ad Astra Scholar BA Arts BAU5

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Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 Subject Requirements Maths Special Entry Recommendation: Why is this subject for me? BSc Social Sciences At least a 5 at Higher Level If you are interested in studying Mathematics Mathematics as part of a BSc can be Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] together with an Arts and Humanities or Social combined with one of seven subjects including: CCC or equivalent Sciences subject, then this degree is for you. Economics, Sociology and Geography. Subject Requirements Mathematics plays a key role in our quest to Maths Special Entry Recommendation: First Year At least an A Level Grade C fully describe and understand the natural Calculus ¬ Linear Algebra, Combinatorics & world. Those who concentrate on this subject Number Theory ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Electives. Other Examinations will gain an understanding of mathematical See www.ucd.ie/international Second Year concepts and learn how to prove key facts and International Foundation Year Algebraic Structures ¬ Multivariable Calculus solve problems using deductive reasoning. No ¬ Analysis ¬ Linear Algebra ¬ Plus Other What will I study? Subject ¬ Electives modules *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. Some first year modules build on the Third & Fourth Year foundations laid at Leaving Certificate Mathematics topics include: See www.ucd.ie/international/ib or equivalent, while others will introduce Complex Analysis ¬ Geometry ¬ Advanced Studying Mathematics exciting new aspects of the subject. It is not Linear Algebra ¬ Group Theory and as a Joint Major with one of the below: assumed that you will have met everything Applications ¬ Mathematics of Google ¬ History Art History Irish before and each topic is carefully introduced of Mathematics ¬ Financial Mathematics ¬ Drama Irish Folklore and built upon. Differential Equations ¬ Research Portfolio English Italian ¬ Internship Opportunity ¬ Study Abroad BA Arts French Linguistics Opportunity ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Electives. Greek & Roman Mathematics as part of a BA can be Music combined with one of 12 subjects including Assessment Civilisation English, Music, Irish and History. Assessment is through a combination of History Statistics end-of-semester written examinations, First Year projects and continuous assessment. Calculus ¬ Linear Algebra ¬ Combinatorics & BSc Social Sciences SBU3 Number Theory ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Plus Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Electives. The skills and problem-solving abilities you Length of Course 4 Years Second Year acquire are highly prized in a range of professions. Mathematics graduates Guideline Entry Requirements Topics in Mathematics include: Please see entry requirements of your chosen Multivariable Calculus ¬ Analysis ¬ Algebraic have found highly rewarding employment Major Structures ¬ Linear Algebra 2 ¬ Statistics in: Actuarial science, Political science, Studying Mathematics & Probability, with options Graphs and Journalism, Business, Sociology, Banking as a Joint Major with one of the below: Networks ¬ The Mathematics of Google ¬ and financial services, IT, Education, Theory of Games ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Plus Meteorology, Accounting. Archeology Philosophy Elective Modules. Politics and Graduates may also pursue further study, Economics International Third Year including the HDip in Mathematical Science Relations Complex Analysis ¬ Geometry ¬ Group Theory (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematical Geography Sociology and Applications with options ¬ History of Science), HDip in Statistics, and MA in either Information and Communication Studies Mathematics ¬ Financial Mathematics ¬ Mathematics or Statistics. Differential Equations ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Elective Modules. International Study Opportunities – University of California,USA – Queen’s University, Canada Other courses of interest Economics ϭ73 – University of Perugia, Italy Economics, Mathematics & Statistics ϭ74 – University of Konstanz, Germany.

UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre North, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2452 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 129 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “In 6th Year, I didn’t really know which course to choose. By picking UCD Science, I got to try out subjects I was curious about, such as Biology and Chemistry, before choosing Statistics. The mix of problem solving, Mathematics and real-world applications in Statistics is ideal for someone with an aptitude for numbers. The data analysis skills I have learned in class are applied to real-world data and are incredibly valuable skills, sought after by employers. It can be fascinating to use Statistics modern computer software to extract useful information from what looks like (through Science) a jumble of data! I’ve also had great fun taking part in the Science Society’s events like charity cycles, mystery tours and the BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Science ball, as well as becoming a Peer Mentor and going on class trips abroad.” A map of Ireland showing radon in Irish dwellings; Map by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. Eoin Whelan Student

Science SCU1 Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many According to The New York Times, statistics student timetables running from 9.00am is the number one career for the 21st to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Length of Course 4 Years century. In Ireland, employers can’t find choices, a weekly timetable can include Guideline Entry Requirements enough qualified graduates and now is the lectures, practicals and tutorials. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* time to choose to study for a degree with Assessment varies with each module but IB Total 30 a great future. Wherever data is collected, may comprise continuous assessment statistics and data analytics skills are Subject Requirements of practicals, written exams and online Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. required. Statisticians develop mathematical learning activities. Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / models for uncertainty and investigate 6 at Standard Level their properties and applicability. The power Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Statisticians play a key role in virtually all Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] of modern computing continues to have a BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level major impact on both the development and areas of science and society: applicability of statistical methods in almost – In the pharmaceutical industry, statistical Subject Requirements every area of science, business and industry. Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B modelling is vital in developing new drugs Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B All of the sciences, especially the biological – Statisticians help businesses investigate sciences, have in recent years become their customer behaviour to enhance Other Examinations more quantitative and the skills gained See www.ucd.ie/international their profitability from studying Statistics in UCD Science – Statistical skills are key in the new International Foundation Year complement all of the University’s Science emerging areas of bioscience, such as Yes. See www.ucdisc.com degrees. Combining Statistics with a degree genetics and bio-informatics in any of the sciences will increase your *please note IB requirements are – Training in statistical science is valued employability. under review at the time of printing. in many industries such as finance, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib What will I study? environmental science, economic This is a sample pathway for a degree in analysis, medicine, education, health Statistics. Topics may include statistical and social services, and many areas of modelling, probability theory, biostatistics, government. survey sampling, linear models, Bayesian With a Statistics degree, you’ll be in demand, statistics, Monte Carlo inference and as more and more employers are seeking actuarial statistics. to hire statisticians. There has never been a better time to take this degree. There are First Year various opportunities for graduate study Statistics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Computer Science ¬ in statistics in both taught and research Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules programmes, and a number of our graduates Second Year complete further studies. Statistics ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Elective modules International Study Opportunities Students may apply to study abroad for a Third Year semester or year in third year in a range of Statistics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Financial worldwide universities. Potential universities Mathematics ¬ Elective modules include: University of Texas at Austin, USA ¬ Other courses of interest Fourth Year University of California, USA ¬ University Financial Mathematics p126 Statistics ¬ Applied & Computational of Perugia, Italy ¬ University of Konstanz, Actuarial & Financial Studies p135 Mathematics ¬ Financial Mathematics Germany. Statistics p130

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2368 facebook.com/UCDScience 130 UCD Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences "I always enjoyed mathematics in secondary school and had a keen interest in problem solving, so I decided to study Mathematics and Statistics in UCD. Studying them Statistics through Arts is great, as you get to study a broad range of subjects such as Applied (through Arts & Humanities/ Maths, Pure Maths and Statistics, and to Social Sciences) explore other subjects such as Economics, History, and Psychology. I am halfway BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) through my degree and loving every minute BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) of it. I hope to do a postgrad in Statistics in the future." Jack Mac Cuinneagain Student BA Arts BAU5

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Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 Subject Requirements Why is this subject for me? BSc Social Sciences Joint Honours Maths Special Entry Recommendation: At If you are interested in studying Statistics First Year least a 5 at Higher Level. with an Arts and Humanities or Social Science Linear Algebra ¬ Statistical Modelling ¬ Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] subject, then this degree could be for you. Calculus ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Electives CCC or equivalent Wherever data are collected, statistical Second Year Subject Requirements and data analysis skills are required. Maths Special Entry Recommendation: At Probability Theory ¬ Linear Models ¬ Statisticians develop mathematical models least an A Level Grade C. Inferential Statistics ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ for uncertainty and apply them to real data. Elective Modules Other Examinations Statistical models allow us to learn about See www.ucd.ie/international the underlying processes which give rise to Third & Fourth Year the data. The power of modern computing Time Series Analysis ¬ Bayesian Analysis ¬ International Foundation Year No continues to have a major impact on Data Programming ¬ Statistical Data Mining both the development and applicability of ¬ Monte Carlo Inference ¬ Survey Sampling ¬ *please note IB requirements are statistical methods in almost every area of Multivariate Analysis ¬ Actuarial Statistics I ¬ under review at the time of printing. social science, science and business. Research Portfolio ¬ Internship Opportunity See www.ucd.ie/international/ib ¬ Study Abroad Opportunity ¬ Plus Other Studying Statistics What will I study? subject ¬ Electives in Third Year. as a Joint Major with one of the below: In first year, you will gain a broad overview of Assessment the basic principles of statistical modelling Art History Irish Assessment is through a combination of and reasoning, while second and third years Drama Linguistics end-of-semester written examinations, enhance this knowledge with a mixture of English Mathematics projects and continuous assessment. theoretical and applied modules to give you a French Spanish German well-rounded learning experience in statistics. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Notably, you will learn how to use current More and more employers are seeking to hire statistical software packages, giving insight to statisticians, as they play a key role in virtually how statistical methods are used in practice. BSc Social Sciences SBU3 all areas of society and science, including: Statistics as part of a BA can be combined with one of eight subjects, including English – Industries such as finance, government, Length of Course 4 Years and Art History. economic analysis, marketing, education, health, medicine, Guideline Entry Requirements environmental science Please see entry requirements of your BA Joint Honours: – Societal research which contributes chosen Major First Year to understanding economic and social Studying Statistics Statistical Modelling ¬ Practical Statistics ¬ change, informing public policymaking Calculus ¬ Plus Other Subject ¬ Electives as a Joint Major with one of the below: – Development of new drugs in the Archeology Philosophy Second Year pharmaceutical industry Politics and Probability Theory ¬ Inferential Statistics ¬ Graduates may also pursue further study, Economics International Linear Models I ¬ Linear Models II ¬ Plus Other including the MA in Statistics, HDip in Relations Subject ¬ Plus Elective Modules Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc Geography Sociology Third Year in Mathematical Science) and GradDip in Information and Communication Studies Complex Time Series Analysis ¬ Statistical Actuarial Science. Data Mining ¬ Monte Carlo Inference ¬ Survey Sampling ¬ Multivariate Analysis ¬ Actuarial International Study Opportunities ¬ ¬ – University of California, USA Statistics I Plus another subject Electives Other courses of interest Statistics as part of a BSc can be combined – Queen’s University, Canada Economics, Statistics & Mathematics ϭ74 with one of seven subjects, including – University of Perugia, Italy Computational Social Science ϭ72 Economics and Sociology. – University of Konstanz, Germany.

UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Science Centre North, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2452 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 131 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “My degree in UCD has provided me with opportunities I could never have imagined. Just this year, I went to Teide Observatory in Tenerife where I observed star clusters with two optical telescopes which was an amazing experience. Being part of the Physics Society meant I got to visit CERN in my First Year and with the French Society I went to Nice and Monaco making friends outside of my degree. During this degree, I have completed two Physics with internships. One based in education and the other involved building I-LOFAR, a research Astronomy & grade radio telescope in Offaly. However, new interests are always on the horizon. In my Space Science final semester, I am doing a Medical Physics module which has sparked a new passion BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) aside from astronomy as it allows me to unite my interests in biology and physics.” Star Trails around Polaris on top of the IAC-80 telescope at Rachel Dunwoody Student Teide Observatory.

Science SCU1

Why is this course for me? Fourth Year Length of Course 4 Years The space sector is enjoying exceptional Physics with Astronomy & Space Science Students either participate in a week- Guideline Entry Requirements growth, with increasing demand for suitably qualified graduates. Satellites play a key long field-trip where they undertake IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 role in navigation, communication and astronomical observations at Tenerife’s space exploration. This course is primarily Teide Observatory. Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. a Physics degree that also provides an All Science courses are full time, with many Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / introduction to the applications of Physics in student timetables running from 9.00am to 6 at Standard Level Astrophysics and Space Science. Students 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] gain an understanding of how ground- choices, a weekly timetable can include BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level based and space-based technologies are lectures, practicals and tutorials. used to explore the universe. Astronomers Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B pursue knowledge and understanding of the may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B underlying processes at work in the universe of practicals, written exams and online through physics. The core of the degree is learning activities. Other Examinations therefore an Institute of Physics accredited See www.ucd.ie/international honours BSc qualification. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year The space sector demands a highly skilled Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? workforce. There are opportunities for Students gain hands-on experience using *please note IB requirements are graduates to work with major space under review at the time of printing. professional astronomical telescopes, agencies, such as ESA and NASA, or with See www.ucd.ie/international/ib including UCD’s ‘Watcher’ robotic telescope space companies. Since the Physics with in South Africa. Space instrumentation and Astronomy & Space Science degree is an data analysis, including programming, form accredited Physics degree, graduates are part of the laboratory training. also qualified to go into medical physics, This is a sample pathway for a degree in meteorology, semiconductor technology, Physics with Astronomy & Space Science: energy, ICT and finance.

First Year Graduates may apply for MSc programmes Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Astronomy & Space such as Space Science & Technology. They Science ¬ Optional Science modules ¬ Elective may also pursue research through PhD modules programmes in Ireland and abroad in many fields of physics. Second Year Physics ¬ + 1 other Science subject ¬ Elective International Study Opportunities modules Students can apply to study for a semester Third Year or year in third year in a number of Physics with Astronomy & Space Science universities worldwide, including: Support is provided for students applying – University of California, Berkeley, USA Other courses of interest to summer internship programmes e.g. at – University of California, Santa Cruz, USA Physics ϭ127 ESA. UCD Physics offers research experience – San Jose State University, California, USA Theoretical Physics ϭ133 to undergraduates, including in the Astrophysics and Space Science research – University of Melbourne, Australia. groups ¬ Elective modules.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Physics [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Science Centre (North), Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2214 facebook.com/UCDScience 132 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “I found Physics, in particular Quantum Physics, to be really interesting in secondary school and so chose to study Theoretical Physics at UCD because the course focuses heavily on the areas that I found cool. Especially in our last two years, we have the ability to tailor our module choices to the areas of Physics that we find interesting, be it Quantum Physics, Theoretical Astrophysics or Computational Physics, among many others. A great thing about Physics is all the support we get from lecturers, as well as the other years. Outside of studying, UCD gave me the option to Theoretical return to Lacrosse and Taekwondo, and I also picked up Judo. I got involved in the Physics Physics Society as Auditor, which allowed me to connect more with the other years and BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) people from across the university.” Writing the Rydberg formula for the wavelengths of Hydrogen Athina Lange Student atomic transitions.

Science SCU1

Why is this course for me? Fourth Year The UCD Theoretical Physics degree puts Theoretical Physics (including General Length of Course 4 Years Relativity, Quantum Field Theory, emphasis on the mathematical description Guideline Entry Requirements of physical phenomena, providing a Statistical and Particle Physics, Applied & Computational Mathematics, Theoretical IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* unified picture of the fundamental laws of IB Total 30 nature. It’s ideally suited to students who Physics project). All Science courses are full time, with many Subject Requirements enjoy studying Mathematics and Physics Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. for their Leaving Certificate. Insights student timetables running from 9.00am Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / from Theoretical Physics are driving our to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject 6 at Standard Level choices, a weekly timetable can include understanding of nature at all scales, from Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] lectures, practicals and tutorials. the origin of large-scale structures in the BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level universe to the Planck scale, where our Assessment varies with each module but Subject Requirements current understanding of space and time may comprise continuous assessment Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B breaks down. The degree comprehensively of practicals, written exams and online Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B covers Theoretical Physics, while developing learning activities. your knowledge and expertise in problem Other Examinations Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international solving, using analytical and computational Theoretical Physics graduates can choose International Foundation Year techniques, which have wide application in, to develop careers in: for example, biophysics, econophysics, Yes. See www.ucdisc.com – Academic and government research quantum physics, relativity and nanoscience. institutions *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. What will I study? – Energy technologies See www.ucd.ie/international/ib This is a sample pathway for a degree – Information and communication in Theoretical Physics. Topics include technology electromagnetism, mathematical – Advanced materials [e.g. semiconductor modelling, mechanics and special relativity, industry] vector calculus, statistical physics, fluid – Management consulting, stock market mechanics, computational science, and financial risk analysis quantum mechanics and nuclear physics, – Climate change and environmental general relativity, and statistical physics. impact analysis – Second- and third-level education. First Year Our Theoretical Physics graduates are Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Science well prepared for further research and modules ¬ Elective modules have successfully completed PhDs in MIT, Second Year Caltech, Harvard, Princeton and Cambridge, Theoretical Physics ¬ + 1 other Science as well as in UCD. subject ¬ Elective modules International Study Opportunities Third Year Students can apply to study for a semester or year in third year in a number of Theoretical Physics (includes Quantum Other courses of interest universities worldwide, including: Physics and Electrodynamics, Applied Applied & Computational Mathematics ϭ125 & Computational Mathematics and – University of California, Berkeley, USA Physics ϭ127 Mathematics) ¬ Elective modules – University of California, Santa Cruz, USA – San Jose State University, California, USA – University of Melbourne, Australia.

UCD School of Physics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics +353 1 716 2432 study-at-ucd-global Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDScience 133 UCD Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences “In Geology, field work is an essential component which is so different to a classroom learning environment. Most recently I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Almeria in Spain to study geological evolution of mountain belts. On a field trip you’re out immersed in the Geology of the area for the full day and then return in the evening to your accommodation for a well-deserved feed and a summary of what you’ve studied that day. With a degree in Geology you learn so much about how wonderfully dynamic the planet we live on is. After I graduate I want to pursue a career involving the reconstruction of ancient environments. I’m currently Geology considering undertaking further study in the mechanisms behind past climate change and BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) catastrophic events.” Grace Fitzgerald Student Second year field class in the Doolough valley, Co. Mayo.

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Why is this course for me? All Science courses are full time, with many Length of Course 4 Years Geology is the study of the earth: the nature student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject Guideline Entry Requirements and origin of materials that make up our planet and the natural and energy resources choices, a weekly timetable can include IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 it provides. It explores the processes that lectures, practicals and tutorials. shape the earth (e.g. climate change, Subject Requirements Assessment varies with each module but Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level. earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides). may comprise continuous assessment Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level / Geology addresses fundamental questions of practicals, written exams and online 6 at Standard Level regarding the structure, age and evolution of learning activities. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] the earth, its controlling processes and the BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level history of life. Geology impacts profoundly Career & Graduate Study Opportunities on many aspects of life and society. Subject Requirements Geology graduates work in areas essential Maths: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B to understanding and protecting the What will I study? Lab Science: A Level Grade D / GCSE Grade B environment, in industries using natural This is a sample pathway for a degree in resources and developing infrastructure in Other Examinations Geology. Topics include sedimentology, See www.ucd.ie/international roles such as geological surveyors, petroleum palaeobiology, geochemistry, volcanology, and mineral exploration and production International Foundation Year petrology, geophysics, structural geology, geologists, mine geologists, hydrogeologists, Yes. See www.ucdisc.com tectonics, earth evolution, earth resources oceanographers, geochemists, environmental Internship Opportunity and applied geology. consultants and engineering and structural Yes First Year geologists. *please note IB requirements are Geology ¬ Mathematics ¬ Optional Science Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc under review at the time of printing. modules ¬ Elective modules or PhD opportunities in Ireland or abroad. See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Graduate programmes include the UCD MSc Second Year Geology (includes a residential field course in Petroleum Geoscience, and programmes offered by several UK universities include in the west of Ireland) ¬ + 1 other Science MSc in Hydrogeology, MSc in Engineering subject ¬ Elective modules Geology, and MSc in Oceanography. Third Year Geology (includes residential field courses in Ireland and England) ¬ Elective modules Fourth Year Geology: the year begins with a summer field-mapping research project, with follow-up research and report completion during the first semester of fourth year. There is a 10-day residential field course, usually held in Spain. Other courses of interest Landscapes & Society ϭ75

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Earth Sciences [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2141 facebook.com/UCDScience 134 UCD Actuarial & Financial Studies “One of the most important aspects of the degree was the six-month work placement during third year. It provided excellent exposure to the working environment and gave a taste of what it is like to work as an actuary. Another advantage is the small class size. The class is a tight-knit group and this is important during the degree and in the work environment afterwards. I now work in Regulation and my role involves reviewing reports on insurers’ pricing, reserving and risk management processes. The work can be challenging and actuaries are constantly updating their knowledge and skills to adapt to Actuarial & the changing environment with the introduction of new regulations and greater emphasis on risk Financial Studies management after the financial crisis in 2008.” Marie Bradley Graduate, BAFS [Hons] [NFQ Level 8] FSAI, Senior Actuary at Central Bank of Ireland

Actuarial & Financial Studies BSS3

Why is this course for me? Second Year If you enjoy studying Higher Level Finance ¬ Statistics ¬ Actuarial Mathematics Length of Course 4 Years ¬ Economic History ¬ Elective modules Mathematics for the Leaving Certificate or Guideline Entry Requirements at A-Level and you have strong analytical Third Year IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* and problem-solving skills, the UCD BAFS Investment & Trading ¬ Actuarial Statistics ¬ IB Total 36 (Hons) degree could be for you. An actuary Information Management ¬ Workplace Skills Subject Requirements is a professional who uses numbers to make ¬ Six-month professional placement in an Maths: 6 at Higher Level judgements about the future, compared to insurance and financial institution in Ireland, an accountant who is a professional who Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] the UK or the USA typically uses numbers to make judgements A*BBB / A*AA / AAA +A AS Level about the past. This course will prepare you Fourth Year Subject Requirements for a professional career in the actuarial or Financial & Actuarial Maths ¬ Actuarial Maths: A Level Grade B financial professions, but it has also been Statistics ¬ Actuarial Risk Management ¬ Other Examinations designed to be broader and more diverse than Ethics & Professionalism ¬ Elective modules See www.ucd.ie/international most traditional courses in actuarial science. Assessment for each module will vary and International Foundation Year A good actuary requires a multi- may comprise a written exam, multiple- Yes. See www.ucdisc.com disciplined education in fields such choice questionnaires and continuous Internship Opportunity as mathematics, economics, finance, assessment activities. Yes statistics, risk management, psychology and professionalism and ethics. It takes Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are a combination of strong analytical skills, Most BAFS graduates take positions as under review at the time of printing. business knowledge and understanding of actuarial trainees in the following: See www.ucd.ie/international/ib human behaviour to design and manage – Life insurance programmes that control risk and guarantee – Pensions sufficient funds for the insurance and – Health insurance pension sectors. Actuaries have traditionally – General insurance worked mostly in the life assurance and – Investment pensions industries but are increasing moving into wider fields, where they can Should you achieve a sufficiently high employ their multi-disciplined approach. standard in the degree, you’ll gain some (or all) exemptions from the Core Technical The course also opens up options to work in series examinations (CT1:8) as well as the finance, investment and trading. Core Applications CA1 examination of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. What will I study? This is a sample pathway for a degree in Some graduates also work in banking or Actuarial & Financial Studies. The course is finance as business or financial analysts. broad and highly multi-disciplined. As a graduate of the BAFS degree, you’re also eligible to pursue graduate study in First Year statistics, computer science, economics, Other courses of interest Mathematics ¬ Economics ¬ Statistics ¬ mathematics, management science, finance Commerce ϭ102 Accounting ¬ Computer Science ¬ Elective and other specialist business subjects. Economics & Finance ϭ105 modules Financial Mathematics ϭ126

UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2538 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDScience 135 UCD Computer Science “It took me a while to realise I wanted to study Computer Science. In school I was very interested in Maths and problem solving and for a while, a Maths degree topped my CAO. After I found out more about Computer Science, I realised that it could provide me with an outlet for my love of problem solving with a practical element too. I picked UCD because I liked that their degree had more software elements than others, whilst still remaining balanced. I completed a Summer Internship after third year with Deloitte in their Technology Consulting Computer department. For my Fourth Year project, I chose to develop a web application called Science Helping Hand. It connects people with others in their locality to get help with small favours such BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) as asking for a drop of milk. When I graduate, I plan to return to Deloitte in a full-time position.” “Visualising a goal” as part of a Computer Science module Clíodhna Connolly Student in Project Management.

Computer Science CSSA

Why is this course for me? Fourth Year Length of Course 4 Years Do you ever wonder how Google, Skype, Computer Science (includes a research Internet banking or computer games project) Guideline Entry Requirements work? Would you like to develop the next The Computer Science course is full time IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* generation of cutting-edge computing IB Total 30 and includes a mixture of lectures, tutorials technologies? If you’re a logical thinker who and practical assignments. Subject Requirements likes problem solving and you enjoy subjects Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level like mathematics, a degree in Computer Assessment for each module will vary and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Science could be for you. Computer may comprise a written exam, individual BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level scientists have advanced data compression homework assignments, group projects and continuous assessment. Subject Requirements technology that inspired the digital media Maths: A Level Grade D/GCSE Grade B revolution, e.g. DVDs, mp3s and YouTube Career & Graduate Study Opportunities video streaming. Other Examinations A UCD Computer Science degree equips See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? you with the necessary skills to work as a International Foundation Year This is a sample pathway for a degree in computer programmer, software engineer Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Computer Science. Topics include advanced or architect, database designer, web developer, network engineer, digital Internship Opportunity software engineering, mobile application Yes development, networks and Internet circuit designer, systems administrator or manager, and IT consultant. Many graduates *please note IB requirements are systems and web multimedia. Students learn programming languages such as Java, also go on to start their own companies. under review at the time of printing. With a BSc in Computer Science, you’re See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Perl and Ruby; markup languages such as HTML, XML; Internet technologies such as also eligible to pursue graduate study in ASP, PHP and Flash; and graphics languages computer science and in related areas, such such as OpenGL and VRML. Students will as business, mathematics and engineering. also use both Windows and Linux/Unix International Study Opportunities operating systems. Universities that students have visited to First Year date include the University of Auckland, New Computer Science ¬ Mathematics ¬ Zealand, the University of California, Irvine, Elective modules USA, and Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Second Year Computer Science ¬ Mathematics ¬ Elective modules

Third Year “My UCD Computer Science degree provided Computer Science (UCD School of Computer me with the essential skills I need for my Science & Informatics runs a research career as a software development engineer summer internship programme and in Test in Microsoft.” students can apply for summer and longer Other courses of interest Siobhan Dunne internships in companies such as Google, Software Development Engineer at Microsoft Commerce ϭ102 Microsoft and IBM) ¬ Elective modules Applied & Computational Mathematics ϭ125

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD School of Computer Science [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 2483 facebook.com/UCDScience 136 UCD Computer Science with Data Science “Technology has always fascinated me. In my opinion, a degree in Computer Science is as close to a universal career degree as you’ll get. You can choose to apply your technical expertise in virtually any industry, from science to fashion to finance. I completed two software engineering internships with Intel during the summers of first and second year, and a five-month Data Science Internship in third year. Industry experience allows you to apply your skills and work in teams with Computer highly talented engineers. I acquired so much valuable knowledge that has been instrumental Science with in developing my skills as a well-rounded programmer. When I graduate, I aspire to work Data Science in technical project management or similar software engineering leadership roles.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Lily Burke Student

Computer Science CSSA Why is this course for me? First Year If you have an interest in technology and Computer Science ¬ Mathematics ¬ Elective Length of Course 4 Years trends, this degree could be for you. At modules its core, data science is about extracting Second Year Guideline Entry Requirements insights from data that can transform the Computer Science ¬ Mathematics ¬ Elective IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 30 way a company operates. For example, modules understanding data can match millions of Subject Requirements Third Year businesses with new customers around Maths: 4 at Higher Level / 7 at Standard Level Computer Science ¬ Data Science ¬ Elective the world in the areas of advertising and modules Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] e-commerce. Mining large-scale data BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level sets based on our health can inform Fourth Year Subject Requirements Computer Science ¬ Data Science (includes a pharmaceutical companies when choosing Maths: A Level Grade D/GCSE Grade B new medicines to develop and capturing research project) Other Examinations data streams from wearable devices can The Computer Science course is full time See www.ucd.ie/international improve our understanding of our habits and includes a mixture of lectures, tutorials and routines. Agri-food, energy, transport, and practical assignments. Assessment International Foundation Year government and education are all examples varies with each module but may comprise Yes. See www.ucdisc.com of industries on the verge of being continuous assessment of practicals, Internship Opportunity transformed by the power of data-driven written exams and online learning activities. Yes methods. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. What will I study? Graduates with training in Computer Science See www.ucd.ie/international/ib This degree follows the same first two years with Data Science work in fields such as: as the BSc in Computer Science, which – Banking and Financial Services will give you an excellent foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics. The – Consultancy (e.g. Accenture, Deloitte, PwC) in-depth focus on Data Science begins in – Internet companies such as Google, Third Year, when you will study Statistics, PayPal and Facebook Data Management and Data Analytics. The – Established ICT companies such as IBM, aim is to provide the technical depth and Microsoft and Intel the practical experience that you will need – ICT Startups to stand out in an increasingly demanding Graduates can also pursue a range of market place. Modules will include hands-on MSc or PhD programmes such as the MSc experience with contemporary data science Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) or tools such as Hadoop, NoSQL, Python, SciPy, the MSc Digital Forensics and Cybercrime SciKit.Learn, Matplotlib, Numpy and Panda. Investigation. This is a sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science with Data Science. Sample International Study Opportunities topics include Machine Learning, Probability Universities that students have visited to Theory, Introduction to AI, Networks & date include the University of Auckland, New Other courses of interest Actuarial and Financial Studies ϭ135 Internet Systems, Data Science in Python, Zealand, the University of California, Irvine, Computer Science ϭ136 Data Mining, Information Visualisation, and USA, and Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Programming for Big Data. Theoretical Physics ϭ133

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Medicine

Medicine 139 Medicine (Graduate Entry) 141 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 142

From your first day in the dissection Why UCD Medicine? Your First Year Experience lab to the start of your clinical training, As a UCD medical student, you will In your first year, you will be introduced to student life at UCD School of Medicine experience a modern, internationally the science of medicine, which underpins our is a stimulating, diverse and vibrant experience. When you choose Medicine recognised curriculum that introduces biomedical and clinical curriculum. You will at UCD, you choose early patient patient contact and clinical skills at an also be introduced to ethical, societal and contact, a world-class curriculum and early stage. Our modular programmes technological issues relevant to the practice an unrivalled calendar of social and combine lectures and seminars from leading of medicine. extracurricular activities. academics and practitioners, patient- Teaching methods include lectures, small led learning and clinically based real-world group sessions, practicals and tutorials. education at Ireland’s leading network of acute and specialist teaching hospitals. Your first year is also an opportunity to explore the diversity of university life. Not You will have opportunities to benefit only can you design your own degree with from a range of integrated international electives from across UCD, but you will enjoy study options, which could take you all a student experience that includes over 70 over the world, and to immerse yourself student societies, 55 sports clubs and a in the science of medicine through our state-of-the-art student sports centre. acclaimed undergraduate student research programme. All of our programmes are delivered at Ireland’s most diverse, student-friendly university.

138 UCD Medicine “Starting on my clinical placement has been by far the most interesting part of the course. It’s fascinating to see the things we’ve studied in text books and lectures actually happening, and we get to be really involved in patient care, so each day is different. I would say hands-down it’s the best decision you will ever make. I’ve met so many great friends and the entire college experience has been so rewarding.” Niamh Crotty Graduate Medicine

MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Medicine MDS2

Why is this course for me? Fifth & Sixth Year Length of Course 6 Years* Our curriculum is patient-centred and Immersive clinical attachments, instruction continually adapts to the needs of in the various medical specialties, clinical *Applicants who accept a place in MDS2 and who have previous third level credits may apply for Recognition society and developments in medical elective and professional completion. of Prior Learning. Applicants may be granted knowledge. You’ll learn from world-class Highlights include: exemption from some or all of stage 1 educators and patients in state-of-the- Medicine ¬ Surgery ¬ Obstetrics & Guideline Entry Requirements art facilities, immerse yourself in our Gynaecology ¬ Paediatrics ¬ Psychiatry ¬ IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* acclaimed undergraduate student research General Practice & Community Medicine ¬ IB Total 40 programme and benefit from a diverse, Legal Medicine ¬ Public Health Medicine ¬ Subject Requirements international student population. Professional Completion Maths: 4 at Standard Level The main hospitals associated with our The Medicine programme combines lectures, Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level programme are St Vincent’s University seminars, patient educator sessions, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae simulations, small group tutorials A*AAB / A*A*A + D AS Level and clinical bedside learning. For a full course University Hospital. In addition, there are Subject Requirements more than 20 other training hospitals and outline, visit www.ucd.ie/myucd/med/. Maths: GCSE Grade C more than 100 primary care practices Lab Science: GCSE Grade C International Study Opportunities that facilitate your learning. You will also Our international network offers students Other Examinations benefit from a diverse range of exciting See www.ucd.ie/international international placement opportunities. exciting opportunities to gain experience overseas. Scholarships are available to International Foundation Year What will I study? support elective periods in clinical and No academic centres all over the world. First Year Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Medicine programme Focuses on core sciences and their Opportunities for Research application to Medicine. Highlights include: (i.e. have not met academic or other The Student Summer Research programme requirements within the programme) or Chemistry ¬ Biology ¬ Physics ¬ Genetics ¬ is an 8-week research opportunity that have any issues which would affect their Human Ethics ¬ Healthcare Imaging ¬ Science brings to life our commitment to foster registration with the Irish Medical Council Medicine & Society a passion for enquiry, discovery and will only be considered for admission on a case-by-case appeal basis in exceptional Second Year investigative research for more than 100 circumstances, to be considered by the Focuses on the structure and function of students each year. Medicine Programme Board. healthy organ systems. Highlights include: Career & Graduate Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are Anatomy Dissection ¬ Interviewing patients Graduates of the School have achieved under review at the time of printing. in the community worldwide recognition in clinical practice, See www.ucd.ie/international/ib research and healthcare leadership. Third & Fourth Year Following graduation, you complete one year Complete the study of organ systems as an intern, followed by training towards in health and disease. Begin clinical a career in a wide variety of specialties and attachments. Highlights include: settings including hospitals, primary care Pathology ¬ Microbiology ¬ Pharmacology ¬ facilities, or laboratory-based diagnosis and Other courses of interest Neurosciences ¬ Respiratory Diseases ¬ Clinical research. Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142 Skills and attachments in hospitals ¬ Clinical Radiography ϭ144 Diagnosis & Therapeutics ¬ General Practice Physiotherapy ϭ148 and Professionalism ¬ ENT & Ophthalmology Science ϭ108

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Year 1 Engage with the principles

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN HEALTH

Physical Sciences Genetics Social & Ethical Concepts Cellular & Human Biology

Year 2 Refine your knowledge Graduate UNDERSTANDING HEALTHY ORGAN SYSTEMS CLINICAL CONCEPTS Entry to Medicine

Anatomy Histology Biochemistry Physiology Health Informatics/Basic Clinical (GEM) Skills/Public Health Two years

Years 3 & 4 Apply your knowledge

UNDERSTANDING HUMAN DISEASE CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS

Anatomy & Physiology Pathology Clinical Skills Disability Studies ENT &

Diagnosis & Professionalism Ophthalmology/ Clinical Pharmacology Microbiology Therapeutics Ethics Therapeutics

Years 5 & 6 Prepare for professional practice

HOSPITAL & COMMUNITY BASED ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE

Paediatrics Psychiatry Legal Medicine Professional International Completion Medicine Surgery study abroad Obstetrics & General Public Health including option Gynaecology Practice Medicine Subinternship

MB, BCh, BAO (Honours)

Specialise through Shape your career UCD graduate study with UCD Medicine

Master’s (Research) & PhD HOSPITAL CONSULTANT: Doctor Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Translational Research MD, PhD, MSc, MCh : Psychiatry, Radiology, Anaesthesia Vascular Disease & Diabetes GENERAL PRACTITIONER Infection & Inflammation PUBLIC HEALTH DOCTOR Biological Imaging CLINICAL RESEARCH

Internship in the UCD Intern Training Programme

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140 UCD Medicine “My time at UCD has been both academically stimulating and personally rewarding. From student research competitions to Hospitals Rugby and more, the University, and the Graduate Entry Medicine programme in particular, caters for all interests. Entering clinical years has allowed me to focus my career goals and gain a true appreciation for a patient-centred approach to medicine. There is a real sense of camaraderie among my classmates and their support and that of the faculty is tremendous. I look forward to my upcoming summer electives in North America, and then my return to UCD for Medicine my final year. I’m delighted to say that my experience has been nothing but positive (Graduate Entry) and I know that UCD Medicine has fully prepared me for my medical career.” MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Hilary Dowdall Graduate

Medicine (Graduate Entry) MDS9

Why is this course for me? Learning methods include lectures, small Length of Course 4 Years UCD Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) group sessions, practicals and enquiry- provides an innovative, science-driven and based learning in the classroom and at patient-centred curriculum, delivered by the bedside. Guideline Entry Requirements world-class educators in state-of-the-art The 4-year graduate entry programme is Career & Graduate Study Opportunities facilities. open to applicants who hold or are expected Graduates of the School have achieved to hold a minimum Upper Second Class The main hospitals associated with our worldwide recognition in clinical practice, Honours degree in any discipline (i.e. U.S. programme are St Vincent’s University research and healthcare leadership. CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or above), or equivalent. Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae Upon graduation, you must complete one Additionally, all applicants are required University Hospital. In addition, there are year as an intern to gain full registration to submit a current GAMSAT or MCAT score (as an indication, minimum scores more than 20 other training hospitals and with the Irish Medical Council. You may more than 100 primary care practices that required to be eligible to be considered on then pursue training towards a career in a competitive basis for entry in September facilitate your learning. a wide variety of specialties, in diverse 2018 were 59 for the GAMSAT and 505 for This intensive, focused course is designed settings, including hospitals and primary the MCAT). for students with an undergraduate degree care facilities, or laboratory-based Although only graduates are eligible to who wish to pursue a career in medicine. diagnosis and research. apply for this programme, the graduate Medicine degree is equivalent in standard to the undergraduate Medicine degree. What will I study? International Study Opportunities Our international network offers students Students who have previously been First & Second Year unsuccessful in any Medicine programme exciting opportunities to gain experience In the first semester, you’ll take a series of (i.e. have not met academic or other overseas. Scholarships are available to modules that introduce the application of requirements within the programme) or support elective periods in clinical and have any issues which would affect their medical science to the study of biological academic centres all over the world. registration with the Irish Medical Council systems and disease. You’ll also learn the will only be considered for admission on a clinical skills needed for the rest of the Opportunities for Research case-by-case appeal basis in exceptional programme. The remainder of the first circumstances, to be considered by the Each year, approximately 100 Medicine two years integrates the medical science Medicine Programme Board. students undertake an 8-week supervised disciplines, while gradually expanding laboratory, clinical or medical education your professional capabilities in a clinical projects in Ireland or at one of our partner environment. institutions in the Student Summer Third & Fourth Year Research programme. The programme In the final two years, hospital and brings to life our commitment to foster in community placements with structured our students a passion for enquiry, discovery clinical education complete your degree. and investigative research. During your clinical training, you’ll participate in a series of specialist rotations, including medicine, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and paediatrics. Finally, you’ll undertake our acclaimed Professional Completion module Other courses of interest to integrate your knowledge and prepare Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) ϭ156 you for life as an intern.

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Radiography

Do you care about helping others with Why UCD Radiography? Your First Year Experience your skills and knowledge? UCD is one of Europe’s leading centres of As a first year Radiography student, you Radiography is a caring profession that excellence for radiography and diagnostic will be introduced to the concepts of also calls for considerable technological imaging. You will follow an innovative radiation science and technology, human expertise. It has come a long way since curriculum that is constantly evolving anatomy and radiographic techniques. its birth in 1895, when X-rays were to meet the needs of modern healthcare. You will experience interdisciplinary discovered. Today it is central to modern The programme is delivered in a state-of- teaching and share some modules with healthcare systems and involves working the-art, interdisciplinary environment, by Medicine, Physiotherapy and Biomedical, with rapidly evolving technologies – with expert staff from within the School Health & Life Sciences students. You will patient diagnosis, treatment and care and throughout our nationwide clinical also have your first patient contact in one at its core. Radiography also offers training network. You will become an of our many affiliated teaching hospitals, graduates exceptional employment integral part of the department team, gaining hands-on experience of using opportunities and exciting pathways working alongside radiography colleagues diagnostic imaging equipment. By the for progression and further study. and other health professionals to learn and end of the year, you will have a grasp of refine your professional skills. many basic radiographic techniques and a clear indication of what lies ahead in the From early in first year, you will have access programme. These are your first steps to modern imaging and clinical education on the road to becoming a healthcare facilities in UCD’s Health Sciences Centre. professional and an expert in your field. You will develop knowledge of all aspects of medical imaging and image evaluation, First year also provides you with the and learn how to care for patients, how to opportunity to pursue healthcare or other perform examinations and how to provide elective modules, and to experience high levels of radiation protection. Such everything university life has to offer. knowledge and skills will ensure that you have acquired complete professional competence upon graduation. This programme is currently the only diagnostic radiography programme recognised by CORU, the Irish Health and Social Care Professionals Regulatory Body, as an approved programme.

143 UCD Radiography “I found my first year in Radiography to be one of the most interesting, challenging and enjoyable experiences of my life to date. I had the advantage of being in a small class where everyone knows one another, and having great lecturers who make our subjects interesting and are always willing to help. As well as lectures and labs, we undertook clinical work placement in the university hospitals. During this time, we practised what we’d learnt, while gaining hands-on experience working under the supervision and mentorship of our clinical tutors. I found this practical reinforcement of knowledge helpful and also very rewarding as I could see Radiography the relevance and importance of everything I was learning.” BSc [Hons] [NFQ Level 8] Emily Doyle UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholar, graduated 2015.

Radiography MDS4

Why is this course for me? Learning methods include lectures, small Length of Course 4 Years Radiographers are responsible for producing group tutorials, interactive demonstrations high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and hands-on clinical learning at UCD and Guideline Entry Requirements and treatment of disease. While radiography our nationwide hospital network. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* is a caring profession, it’s also one that IB Total 36 Assessment methods include practical requires considerable technological and skills-based exams, image-based tests, Subject Requirements scientific expertise in both the production continuous assessment, report writing Maths: 4 at Standard Level of images and the responsible delivery of and oral presentations. Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level ionising radiation. If you’re interested in Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] science and you want to use your knowledge Professional Work Experience AAAC / A*AA / AAA + A AS Level to care for people, Radiography at UCD may Radiography will first be demonstrated be a perfect fit for you. in UCD’s own imaging facilities, before you Subject Requirements progress to performing examinations on Maths: GCSE Grade C Our aim is to prepare graduate radiographers Lab Science: GCSE Grade C to meet the everyday challenges arising from patients. Teaching hospitals also participate ongoing advances in diagnostic imaging and in your training and you’ll work alongside Other Examinations healthcare. radiography colleagues to learn and refine See www.ucd.ie/international your professional skills. International Foundation Year What will I study? Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Throughout this programme you’ll undertake Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Diagnostic imaging is a growth area in *please note IB requirements are modules in Technology of Radiography, Ireland and internationally. All graduates under review at the time of printing. Practice of Radiography and Clinical in the past five years have obtained See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Practice of Radiography. employment as radiographers. As well as First Year the traditional hospital-based career, some Anatomy ¬ Practice of Radiography ¬ radiographers are employed as applications Introduction to Radiographic Technology ¬ or sales specialists. Clinical Placement ¬ Clinical Applications An increasing number of graduates are of Radiation ¬ Elective modules now undertaking PhD studies. Diagnostic Second Year imaging offers successful graduates Anatomy ¬ Physiology ¬ Practice of exciting opportunities to pursue research Radiography ¬ Imaging Technology ¬ Image and/or to develop specialist clinical skills. Interpretation ¬ Elective modules ¬ Clinical Placement International Study Opportunities Third Year Erasmus opportunities exist in fourth year, Advanced Practice of Radiography ¬ where you may spend a three-month period Computed Tomography ¬ Ultrasound ¬ in one of our current partner institutions Introduction to Research ¬ Mechanisms of in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, the Disease ¬ Paediatrics ¬ Elective modules ¬ Netherlands, Norway, Malta, Portugal, Other courses of interest Clinical Placement Slovenia, Sweden and the UK. Further elective opportunities, including to the USA, Physiotherapy ϭ148 Fourth Year Science 108 are available at various stages within the ϭ Professional Completion ¬ Legal Medicine programme. ¬ Magnetic Resonance Imaging ¬ Nuclear Medicine ¬ Research ¬ Systematic Pathology ¬ Erasmus opportunities ¬ Clinical placement

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Studying UCD Radiography

Year 1 Engage with the principles

Practice of Radiography Technology of Radiography

Radiography Clinical Practice Clinical Human Anatomy Science of Radiation

Years 2 & 3 Refine your knowledge

Practice of Radiography Technology of Radiography

Radiography Clinical Practice Physiology & Disease Processes Research

Year 4 Prepare for professional practice

Practice of Radiography: Professional Completion Research

Pathology Optional international study abroad Radiography Clinical Practice

BSc (Honours) Radiography

Specialise through UCD graduate study Shape your career with UCD Radiography & Diagnostic Imaging

Taught Graduate Programmes

Professional Certificates Career Opportunities Radiographer Forensic Radiography Clinical Specialist Radiographer IV Cannulation/Administration Radiation Safety Radiography Services Manager Non-Accidental Injury Clinical Practice Tutor Intra-Orbital Foreign Body Screening Lecturer Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Paediatric Imaging Researcher Child Protection Applications Specialist Graduate Certificates Fertility Ultrasound Interventional Radiography Mammography Obstetric Ultrasound Paediatric Radiography State Registration: CORU Radiographers Registration Board RIS/PACS Management Graduate Diplomas CORU Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Computed Tomography requirements require evidenced Magnetic Resonance Imaging activity and a broad range of Medical Imaging appropriate CPD is advised for all radiographers on a continuing basis. Master’s (Taught & Research) & PhD

Themes include Child Welfare & Protection Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography Medical Imaging Radionuclide/PET Imaging Ultrasound

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Physiotherapy

As a qualified UCD physiotherapist, you Why UCD Physiotherapy? Your First Year Experience will be in a position to pursue one of the most rewarding of careers. You will The full-time UCD BSc Physiotherapy Your first year in Physiotherapy will cover provide services to people to develop, degree programme is fully accredited by the a broad spectrum of basic, applied and maintain and restore their maximum Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. clinical sciences. These modules will physical health and movement, and provide you with the core knowledge you ultimately improve their quality of life. As a student of Physiotherapy at UCD, you will benefit from the modern and require for your degree course. You can also choose elective modules, which give progressive facilities at the School itself, you the freedom and flexibility to explore as well as the UCD Institute for Sport other areas that interest you. and Health. The Institute includes two state-of-the-art research laboratories During first year, the teaching takes place where you can comprehensively study the mainly in the UCD Health Sciences Centre. physiological and biomechanical analysis of While lectures take place in large groups, human performance in health and sport. all hands-on practical physiotherapy classes are in small groups in the specially In our fully equipped clinical skills designed clinical skills laboratories. Towards the end of the year, you will have laboratories, you will also benefit from the opportunity to spend time in a clinical clinical teaching in small groups, where you setting, where you can put theory into will acquire skills under the tuition of highly practice. qualified staff. In addition to campus-based learning, you will gain practical hands-on This is also the ideal time to join some experience through clinical placements in of UCD’s many clubs and societies, and UCD teaching hospitals and other clinical experience everything that university life centres throughout Ireland. There are has to offer. opportunities to study abroad for a semester, as part of an Erasmus exchange programme, and to undertake clinical placements in Europe, Africa, the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

The BSc Physiotherapy Programme is recognised by CORU, the Health and Social Care Professionals Regulatory Body, as an approved programme.

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Year 1 Engage with the principles

Anatomy & Kinesiology Physics & Biomechanics

Physiology Chemistry/Biochemistry

Basic Physiotherapy Professional Practice Exercise

Years 2 & 3 Refine your knowledge

Neurology Exercise

Musculoskeletal Psychology/Sociology

Cardiorespiratory Research

Applied Physical Agents Biomechanics Clinical Skills

Intermediate Physiotherapy Professional Practice

Year 4 Professional practice

Clinical Specialities & Pain Pharmacology Sports Exercise Physiotherapy

Optional International Professional Practice Abroad Legal Medicine

Advanced Physiotherapy Professional Practice Research Project

BSc Physiotherapy (Honours)

Specialise through Shape your career with UCD graduate study UCD Physiotherapy Eligibility for Taught Clinical registration as Career Opportunities Specialist Programmes a Chartered Physiotherapist Public Health Service MSc/Graduate Diploma Private Practice & Hospitals in Sports Physiotherapy Sport & Leisure MSc/Graduate Diploma/Certificate Industry in Advanced Physiotherapy Studies Health Promotion

Education & Research Non-Governmental Agencies Research

MSc PhD

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147 UCD Physiotherapy “I chose to go to UCD because of its variety of subjects, both within my chosen course and in languages and music through UCD Horizons, and the range of clubs and sports available. The UCD Physiotherapy programme is being continuously improved and student feedback is actively encouraged, which resulted in a very positive academic experience that was student oriented. I had the opportunity to complete a clinical placement in Canada, and to work as a student physiotherapist at the Dublin City Marathon and with UCD sports teams.” Physiotherapy Aileen Murray Graduate

BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Physiotherapy MDS5

Why is this course for me? Physiotherapy students have, on average, Length of Course 4 Years This course leads to one of the most a 35-hour week. In first and second year, rewarding careers in healthcare: Chartered you’ll spend your time attending lectures Guideline Entry Requirements Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy is the and practical classes. In third and fourth IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* study and application of the scientific year, the focus is on clinical education and IB Total 40 knowledge and professional skills required advanced physiotherapy skills. for the promotion of optimal health and Subject Requirements A wide variety of assessment methods is Maths: 4 at Standard Level well-being of adults and children through used, including continuous assessment, Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level physical means. In addition to UCD-based reflective writing, practical examinations, learning, you’ll spend over 1,000 hours on Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] oral examinations, presentations and end- supervised clinical education in hospitals A*AAB / A*A*A + D AS Level of-semester written papers. and clinical centres throughout Ireland Subject Requirements and abroad (optional). UCD’s full-time BSc Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Maths: GCSE Grade C Physiotherapy degree is accredited by the Graduates in Physiotherapy have found Lab Science: GCSE Grade C Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, employment in different roles across the and will appeal to students who enjoy science Other Examinations world, in: See www.ucd.ie/international and caring for people. Hospitals and private practice ¬ Primary care ¬ Rehabilitation centres and nursing homes ¬ International Foundation Year What will I study? Non-governmental organisations (e.g. GOAL, Yes. See www.ucdisc.com This is an overview of the modules in the Concern) ¬ Education ¬ Business, sport and programme, progressing from the basic and *please note IB requirements are leisure industries. under review at the time of printing. applied sciences in first year, to clinical skills Graduates can also apply for a range of See www.ucd.ie/international/ib in second and third year, and preparation for professional practice in fourth year. disciplinary and general graduate taught (graduate certificate, diploma and MSc) First Year and research (MSc and PhD) programmes Anatomy ¬ Physiology ¬ Physics ¬ in Ireland and abroad. Biomechanics ¬ Introduction to Professional Physiotherapy Practice ¬ Exercise Science ¬ International Study Opportunities Elective modules These currently include Erasmus Second Year programme opportunities in third year with Basic Musculoskeletal, Cardiorespiratory Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium, & Neurological Physiotherapy ¬ Psychology ¬ as well as elective placement opportunities Physiotherapy Clinical Education ¬ Elective in fourth year in Europe, Africa, the USA, modules Canada, South America, Australia and Third Year New Zealand. Intermediate Musculoskeletal, Cardio- Professional Work Experience respiratory & Neurological Physiotherapy ¬ You’ll complete over 1,000 hours of Clinical Exercise ¬ Physiotherapy Clinical Education ¬ Sociology supervised clinical placements in Ireland, Other courses of interest at our partner teaching hospitals, primary Fourth Year Health & Performance Science ϭ 151 care clinics and specialist centres. There Professional Physiotherapy Practice ¬ Medicine ϭ 139 are elective placements in fourth year (see Clinical Specialties ¬ Sports Physiotherapy ¬ Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142 International Study Opportunities above). Physiotherapy Clinical Education ¬ Pharmacology ¬ Elective modules ¬ Dissertation

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Sport & Performance

Health & Performance Science 151 Sport & Exercise Management 152

Do you have a passion for sport? Why UCD Sport & Performance? Your First Year Experience Do you want to work in an exciting global industry? The sport, health, exercise and performance As a UCD student of Sport & Performance, fields of study can lead to a range of you will benefit from studying in small, If so, UCD is the place to transform exciting career paths. These include running customised programmes that offer your personal interests into a rewarding international sports federations, supporting excellent access to internationally career. From training athletes and elite athletes, inspiring children to recognised lecturing staff and tailored improving fitness, through to managing participate in physical activities and working support services. You will study a broad sports organisations or working in alongside other professionals to improve cross-section of foundation and specialist marketing and sponsorship, you will individual lifestyles. modules, which provide a comprehensive find a Sport & Performance programme introduction to the field of sport and equip The innovative Sport & Performance to match your aspirations. you with the skills and knowledge to succeed programmes at UCD allow you to in your university studies. specialise in sport, exercise and coaching management, or in health and human Peer Mentors ensure you are supported performance. With the ever-increasing through your first year and, with 55 sports popularity of sport and growing concerns clubs and almost 100 societies for you to about lifestyle diseases, there has never choose from, UCD is certainly the place for been a better time to study Sport & you to kick-start your new profession. Performance.

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Year 1 Engage with the principles

Marketing & Management of Sport Anatomy & Kinesiology Exercise Physiology

Cultural & Legal Foundations Academic & Information Chemistry & Biochemistry of Sport & Development Technology Skills

Year 2 Apply knowledge base

Economic, Event & Strategic Physiology, Fitness & Sports & Exercise Psychology Management of Sport Biomechanics Testing

Sports, Coaching & Work Placement in Strength & Conditioning Exercise Management Ireland or Abroad

Optional Study Abroad experience in the USA, Canada or Australia and New Zealand

Year 3 Specialise

Sport & Exercise for Health Research Methods Biomechanics & & Special Populations Independent Research Project Injury Management

Sports, Coaching and Physical Activity, Exercise Physiology & Exercise Management Health & Nutrition Exercise Performance

Degree (Honours) BSc Sport & Exercise Management | BSc Health & Performance Science

Specialise through Shape your career with UCD graduate study UCD Sport & Performance Sport & Exercise Taught Graduate Programmes Manager Career Opportunities Sport & Exercise MSc Sports Management Scientist Sports Development Officer Fitness Professional MSc Coaching Science in Sport Facility/Operations Manager

National/International Governing Bodies Research Degrees Exercise Physiologist MSc Sports Studies Health Promotion

MSc Health & Performance Science Sport & Exercise Consultancy Professional

PhD Accreditation Education & Research Professional Athlete/ Team Sport & Exercise Science Support

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150 UCD Sport & Performance “I chose to go to UCD because of the opportunity to merge my sporting commitments (Airtricity League Soccer) with my interest in sport, physical health and exercise science. The BSc Health & Performance Science degree allows me to develop a critical awareness of the scientific principles underlying the optimisation of sporting performance. The emphasis on laboratory-based work is refreshing and we’ve had access to the excellent facilities Health & in the UCD Institute for Sport & Health, for modules in exercise physiology and Performance strength and conditioning. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone with an Science interest in these areas.” Thomas Boyle Student BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Thomas is a UCD Ad Astra Elite Athlete Scholar.

Health & Performance Science MDS8

Why is this course for me? Students attend lectures and small group Health & Performance Science focuses practical classes. Practical classes take Length of Course 3 Years on the scientific principles underlying the place in both the UCD High Performance promotion and enhancement of sport, Gym and an exercise physiology laboratory, Guideline Entry Requirements physical health and exercise. This BSc which is British Association of Sport and IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* degree addresses the application of sport Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited. IB Total 36

and exercise science to high performance Assessment is through a combination of Subject Requirements sport and to improving physical health, end-of-semester written examinations Maths: 4 at Standard Level well-being and fitness across our life span. and continuous assessment. In your final Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level If you have a particular interest in how year, you’ll also undertake a group-based Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] sport and exercise science can be applied research thesis. AAAC / A*AA / AAA + A AS Level across numerous disciplines, ranging from adolescents and elite athletes to specific Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements disease populations, then this degree When you graduate, you’ll be skilled in Maths: GCSE Grade C Lab Science: GCSE Grade C is for you. The programme places a large the prescription and management of emphasis on practical skill-based teaching, therapeutic exercise interventions in Other Examinations giving students the opportunity to engage healthcare and sporting settings. You’ll also See www.ucd.ie/international in active learning. This develops critical be an expert in the analysis and evaluation International Foundation Year competencies in analysis, evaluation of human sports and exercise performance. Yes. See www.ucdisc.com and testing. Graduates can find employment in: *please note IB requirements are – Sport and exercise consultancy What will I study? under review at the time of printing. – Health promotion Modules studied on the Health & See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Performance Science degree include: – Professional athlete or team support – Exercise physiology First Year – Strength and conditioning Anatomy ¬ Chemistry ¬ Biochemistry ¬ Physics – Education and research ¬ Exercise Physiology ¬ Theory of Coaching ¬ Strength & Conditioning They are also eligible to apply for MSc and PhD programmes in the UCD School of Public Second Year Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science. Exercise Physiology ¬ Sports Psychology ¬ Biomechanics ¬ Sports Nutrition ¬ Research International Study Opportunities Methods ¬ Exercise Prescription Health & Performance Science students Third Year can apply to study abroad for a semester Exercise Physiology ¬ Sports Injury in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Management ¬ Sports Nutrition ¬ Statistics ¬ Zealand, through one of the Sport & Exercise Case Study in Sports Science ¬ Exercise exchange agreements. Prescription ¬ Minor dissertation (research project) Other courses of interest Physiotherapy ϭ148 Sport & Exercise Management ϭ152 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142

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“Studying Sport & Exercise Management at UCD was one of the best decisions I have made. The multidisciplinary course allowed me to explore different aspects of sports management, and the first year provided an excellent basis for working within any area of the sports industry. The work placement was an invaluable way of gaining first-hand, practical experience of my chosen career. On campus, lectures and assignments improved my interpersonal communication skills, which taught me how to work effectively in groups and encouraged me to take my own initiative and develop my Sport & Exercise leadership skills. This course has prepared me to be an effective manager within the sports Management industry, whilst also preparing me to continue with my studies.” BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Ruth Whelan Student

UCD Student Ambassador, Richard Skelly, training with UCD Boat Club on the River Liffey at Islandbridge.

Sport & Exercise Management SMS2

Why is this course for me? Third Year: Develop Experience Length of Course 3 Years The multidisciplinary nature of the BSc Exercise and Public Health ¬ Research in Sport & Exercise Management equips Methods for Sport ¬ Professional Skills Guideline Entry Requirements students with skills in areas such as for Sport Managers ¬ Communication and IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* management, marketing, event planning, Media in Sport. IB Total 34 human resources, economics and finance, Students study both core modules and their Subject Requirements sports development and coaching. These selected specialisation. They also undertake Maths: 4 at Standard Level underpin the structure and governance of an individual research project, which Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level sport, health and exercise programmes imparts critical skills in project design and today. If these opportunities interest you, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] management, in response to current issues ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level the combination of UCD’s internationally within the broader sports industry. recognised academic excellence and Students spend an average of 40 hours Subject Requirements sporting reputation makes this degree ideal. Maths: GCSE Grade C per week attending lectures, studying Lab Science: GCSE Grade C What will I study? independently and preparing for assessment. The programme offers a progressive Other Examinations A combination of end-of-semester See www.ucd.ie/international pathway for students to specialise in second exams, research papers, group projects, and third year. Modules include: presentations, practical experiences and International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com First Year: Learn Basic Principles in-class tests are used throughout this Sports Development ¬ Theory of Coaching ¬ programme. Internship Opportunity Sports Legislation ¬ Sports Marketing ¬ Yes Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Financial Management ¬ Sports Management Our graduates have a track record *please note IB requirements are ¬ Introduction to Exercise Science of employment, both nationally and under review at the time of printing. Second Year: Apply Knowledge internationally, in: See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Event Management ¬ Economics of Sport ¬ Sport/Health Psychology ¬ Strategic – Sports administration Planning ¬ Human Resource Management – Sports marketing Students specialise in one of the following: – Event management – Exercise management Digital Sports Marketing ¬ Player Development – Private sports enterprises and Welfare ¬ Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning ¬ Principles of Exercise – Sports development Prescription – Coaching development Work Placement Further education opportunities are available Students undertake a 10-week structured on MSc and other graduate programmes. work placement either in Ireland or abroad, International Study Opportunities during the summer following second year. Sport & Exercise Management students This provides invaluable practical and can apply to study abroad for a semester networking experience, which will improve Other courses of interest in the USA, Canada, Australia and New employment prospects upon graduation. Health & Performance Science ϭ151 Zealand, through one of the Sport & Exercise Physiotherapy ϭ148 exchange agreements. Social Policy & Sociology ϭ78 Commerce ϭ102

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Veterinary Medicine 154 Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) 156 Veterinary Nursing 157

UCD Veterinary Medicine is the only Why UCD Veterinary Medicine? Your First Year Experience centre for veterinary medical education in Ireland. It enjoys a long and proud UCD Veterinary Medicine is one of the From the very start, you will receive a strong tradition, and the school has achieved leading veterinary schools in Europe. As well grounding in normal animal structure and an international reputation. It provides as having Irish and European accreditation, function, animal handling, welfare, nutrition, excellent facilities for the care of it has been granted full accreditation by the breeding and management, ensuring you animals and offers outstanding training American Veterinary Medical Association are well prepared for your later study. You opportunities for veterinary medical and (AVMA), whose educational standards of will also be introduced to aspects of your veterinary nursing students. excellence are recognised worldwide as the development as a professional person gold standard in veterinary education. in preparation for the professional work setting after you graduate. As well as Our state-of-the-art facility in the lectures, small group tutorials and practical Veterinary Sciences Centre, on UCD’s main classes are a great way to get to know your Belfield campus, is also home to the UCD fellow students and make new friends. Veterinary Hospital. The hospital offers high-quality veterinary services for farm, In first year, you will benefit from a mix of equine and companion animals, and this campus-based and off-site educational caseload provides vital opportunities for our experiences. At the Veterinary Sciences students to complete their clinical training Centre in Belfield, you will study the requirements. foundations of biomedical science, while at Lyons Estate Research Farm you will have Our facilities, our staff and the environment practical sessions to help you handle of a major research-intensive university a variety of animal species safely, and allow us to expand the frontiers of learn about their normal management, knowledge in veterinary research, thus feeding and breeding. You will also have the advancing animal health, animal welfare opportunity to study elective modules from and human health. This research informs the wide menu provided right across the our educational programmes to give our University, as well as being introduced to students a world-class education, whether university life and a wide range of clubs and they are studying to be veterinary nurses, societies. veterinarians, veterinary specialists or pursuing advanced research degrees.

153 UCD Veterinary Medicine “I have enjoyed every minute of my five years studying Veterinary Medicine in UCD. I knew I would enjoy the content of the course as I had always wanted to be a vet. But it was the people in this faculty and the sense of community felt here that will make me think of the past five years fondly. I have met some incredible people during my time here – from equine surgeons in Boston to sheep farmers in Louth. I have developed huge confidence as a result of the practical elements of this course.” Veterinary Liz Gray Student Medicine

MVB (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Veterinary Medicine VTS1

Why is this course for me? During the first four years, students spend Length of Course 5 Years This programme will educate you to the an average of 40 hours per week attending Guideline Entry Requirements best international standards in veterinary lectures, tutorials and practicals, with some IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* medicine. To work as a vet in the Republic practicals taking place at Lyons Research IB Total 40 of Ireland, you must have a degree in Farm. During the final year, clinical rotations Veterinary Medicine, which is registered take place mainly in the UCD Veterinary Subject Requirements by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. UCD’s Hospital and can involve early mornings and Maths: 4 at Standard Level Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) is some late-night work. Students are also Chemistry: 5 at Higher Level Ireland’s only such degree. The veterinary expected to undertake independent study. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] profession is concerned with the promotion A combination of end-of-semester written, A*AAB / A*A*A + D AS Level of the health and welfare of animals of practical and competency examinations, Subject Requirements special importance to society. This involves along with continuous assessment during Maths: GCSE Grade C the care of healthy and sick animals, term, is used throughout the programme. Chemistry: A Level Grade C the prevention, recognition, control and treatment of their diseases and of diseases Other Examinations Career & Graduate Study Opportunities transmitted from animals to man, and See www.ucd.ie/international You can work in mixed, small animal, the welfare and productivity of livestock. International Foundation Year farm animal or equine practice. You may No also obtain further specialist clinical What will I study? qualifications. Beyond clinical practice, *please note IB requirements are This programme will prepare you for entry veterinarians play an important role in the under review at the time of printing. into any branch of the profession, with protection of public health, in research into See www.ucd.ie/international/ib specific hands-on work and clinical cases diseases of animals and man, and in other in fifth year. The course structure is: areas such as conservation and wildlife First & Second Year protection. While most graduates work in Normal Animal Structure & Function ¬ Animal clinical practice, increasing numbers pursue Husbandry & Welfare ¬ Animal Handling & research in public service or private sector Animal Experience ¬ Professionalism research. This reflects the important role of the veterinarian in animal health control Third & Fourth Year and consumer protection. At present, there Pathobiological Sciences ¬ Medicine ¬ is almost complete employment Surgery ¬ Therapeutics ¬ Herd Health ¬ for veterinary graduates. Epidemiology ¬ Veterinary Public Health Fifth Year International Study Opportunities Clinical rotations in the UCD Veterinary Many students choose to obtain part of their Hospital (see Year 5 in model opposite) ¬ extramural experience abroad, in veterinary Elective studies ¬ Clinical experience hospitals or other veterinary schools. The high standing and international recognition of Veterinary Medicine at UCD ensures Other courses of interest that they are readily accepted for such Medicine ϭ139 placements. Animal Science ϭ164 Agricultural Science ϭ160 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142

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Years 1 & 2 Basic Underpinning Sciences (Pre-clinical)

Normal Structure & Function Animal Production, Behaviour & Welfare Graduate Entry (One-year) EMS: Animal Handling Competencies In-programme electives Professionalism

Years 3 & 4 Paraclinical & Clinical Sciences

Pathobiology & Infectious Disease Surgery Medicine

Herd Health Epidemiology Veterinary Public Health

Pharmacology & Therapeutics Communications Professionalism

Year 5 Prepare for professional practice with clinical rotations (themes)

Small Animal Clinical Studies Large Animal Clinical Studies Diagnostic Imaging Anaesthesiology

Emergency Medicine Clinical Reproduction Herd Health Population Medicine

Diagnostic Pathology Clinical Pathology Equine Clinical Studies Elective study

Extramural studies (opportunities to study abroad)

MVB (Honours)

Specialise through Shape your career with UCD graduate study UCD Veterinary Medicine

Taught Graduate Programmes Veterinarian Career Opportunities

Examples: Biomedical Research Dairy Herd Health Government Agencies Canine Sports Medicine Industry Consultancy

International Organisations (WHO, FAO) Master’s (Taught & Research) & PhD Academic Teaching Negotiated Programmes available Practice Owner Research

Practice Partner

Practice Assistant

Animal Charities

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155 UCD Veterinary Medicine “Having wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as I can remember, deciding to study veterinary medicine as a graduate entry student was a big decision. Before choosing UCD, I spent a lot of time visiting universities and evaluating course options. Looking back, I’m glad that I picked UCD as it exceeded my expectations. Studying Veterinary Medicine at UCD was engaging, and provided me with all the knowledge and skills I needed to feel Veterinary confident in clinical practice after graduation. I was constantly impressed with the strong Medicine community spirit, and sense of belonging at UCD. The lecturers and other faculty members were friendly, approachable and (Graduate Entry) genuinely interested in developing students’ clinical knowledge and future careers. I would MVB (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) recommend UCD to anyone considering studying veterinary medicine.” Dana Al-Nazer Student Veterinary Medicine [Graduate Entry] VTS3 Why is this course for me? Eligibility Criteria Length of Course 4 Years With so much competition for entry to This programme is suitable for graduates Veterinary Medicine from school leavers, with a biological sciences background who Guideline Entry Requirements many candidates with the necessary wish to obtain a degree enabling them aptitude and attitude required to develop to practice as a veterinarian. The degree The 4 year graduate entry programme is productive, professional careers in this area is accredited/approved by the American open to applicants who hold or are expected are unable to secure a place. By increasing Veterinary Medical Association Council on to hold an honours degree in a biological / the number of places available to graduates Education, the European Association of biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or above [or equivalent] with appropriate prior learning, and by Establishments in Veterinary Education, and For full details about the application providing a tailor-made programme over the Veterinary Council of Ireland. four years for graduate entrants, we have and assessment procedures, including To apply for this four-year programme you increased student diversity and provided information about pre-requisites, please must have completed an honours degree refer to the UCD School of Veterinary enhanced opportunities for entry. Medicine website: www.ucd.ie/vetmed in biological, biomedical or animal sciences To apply for this four-year programme, you before entry into the programme. This International Foundation Year must have completed a degree in biological, graduate entry programme is designed No biomedical or animal sciences before entry to educate future veterinarians to the into the programme. This graduate entry best standards in veterinary medicine programme is designed to educate future and to prepare them for careers in veterinarians to the best international professional work, research and public standards in veterinary medicine and to service. For specific entry requirements, prepare them for careers in professional please visit www.ucd.ie/vetmed/study/ work, research and public service. internationalstudents Clinical rotations take place primarily in the UCD Veterinary Hospital in Belfield, Career & Graduate Study Opportunities which receives a range of pet species, You can work in mixed, small animal, farm animals and horses. farm animal or equine practice. You may also obtain further specialist clinical qualifications. Beyond clinical practice, What will I study? veterinarians play an important role in The programme is organised over four years. the protection of public health, in research In first year, students will build on their into diseases of animals and man, and in knowledge of the basic biological sciences. other areas, such as conservation and You’ll take modules which demonstrate how wildlife protection. While most graduates this knowledge is applied in the practice work in clinical practice, increasing numbers of veterinary medicine, and gain a firm pursue research in public service or grounding in animal welfare, behaviour and private sector research. This reflects the handling. A key objective will be to ensure important role of the veterinarian in animal that you have the required knowledge, skills health control and consumer protection. and competencies to progress to second Other courses of interest At present, there is almost complete year. Between second and fourth year, you’ll Medicine (Graduate Entry) ϭ141 employment for veterinary graduates. take combined modules with students taking the DN300 degree in Veterinary Medicine.

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Veterinary Nursing VTS2

Why is this course for me? Third & Fourth Year In response to the recognition and During third year, you undertake additional Length of Course 4 Years registration of veterinary nursing as a modules and embark on placements within Guideline Entry Requirements profession in Ireland, UCD developed veterinary practices that are committed and implemented a full-time, four-year to veterinary nurse training. During the final IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 34 year, Veterinary Nursing rotations largely honours BSc Veterinary Nursing degree programme in 2009. The degree provides take place in the UCD Veterinary Hospital and Subject Requirements the graduate with not only a sound academic can involve early mornings and some late- Maths: 4 at Standard Level foundation but also the practical skills and night work. Students are also expected to Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level competencies with which to build a solid undertake independent study. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] career as a professional veterinary nurse. A combination of end-of-semester written ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level

and practical examinations, along with Subject Requirements What will I study? continuous assessment during semesters, Maths: GCSE Grade C First & Second Year is used throughout the programme. Lab Science: GCSE Grade C Students receive a high-quality education Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Other Examinations through lectures, tutorials and practical See www.ucd.ie/international classes, as well as off-site work experience. In addition to the highly skilled role International Foundation Year The curriculum reflects the demands on of veterinary nursing in the practice No the Irish veterinary nurse in practice by environment, strong demand exists incorporating teaching on small animal for qualified veterinary nurses in a number *please note IB requirements are (including exotics), farm animal and equine of related fields: under review at the time of printing. nursing. – Animal nutrition See www.ucd.ie/international/ib During the first two years, students spend – Insurance an average of 30 hours per week attending – Pharmaceuticals lectures, tutorials and practicals on all – Practice management aspects of veterinary nursing, including: – Animal welfare Comparative Veterinary Anatomy & – Charitable work Physiology I & II ¬ General Veterinary Nursing – Education & Animal Handling ¬ Principles of Animal You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue Behaviour, Nutrition & Welfare ¬ Veterinary graduate studies, thereby actively Anaesthesia & Therapeutics ¬ Reception & contributing to academic and research Practice Management for Veterinary Nurses ¬ fields both within your profession and in Surgical Nursing. related sciences.

Other courses of interest Veterinary Medicine ϭ154 Animal Science ϭ164

UCD Veterinary Medicine School/Programme Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Room 202, Veterinary Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 6100 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 157 Feeding and caring for a growing population, energy provision and the protection of the environment are among the greatest global challenges facing society today. These are areas where UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition graduates play a central role. If you are passionate about land, the animals and plants living on it and the food produced from it, you will thrive in any of our degrees.

Why UCD Agriculture, Food & professional skills for enterprise management, Student Advisers, committed programme Nutrition? technical service and consultancy, co-ordinators and programme management, research, education, marketing, office staff underpin our reputation for Agriculture and Food is Ireland’s largest communications and primary production of being the most friendly and close-knit indigenous industry and is one that continues quality food and fibre products. community in UCD. Supports and initiatives to show considerable growth, with great such as the Maths Support Centre, tutorials, potential into the future. Students will be exposed to the latest laboratories and continuous assessment scientific discoveries and knowledge that The UCD School of Agriculture and Food are designed to assist you along the way. underpins each of our four year honours Science is ranked number one in Ireland and degree programmes. The modular and Each of our 13 entry routes has a similar in the top 100 in the world, based on the 2018 innovative syllabus includes Professional first year, designed to give you a strong QS University Global Subject Rankings. Unique Work Experience and international study foundation in the core sciences, maths programmes in Ireland span the entire food abroad opportunities. The programmes and economics needed for the rest of your chain, providing a diverse range of career develop highly sought-after graduates with studies. You will also have an opportunity to opportunities in Ireland and internationally. innovation, entrepreneurship, critical thinking take one or more introductory modules from Our focus at the UCD School of Agriculture and problem solving skills. any of our courses in first year, providing and Food Science is to develop the next Your First Year Experience you with an insight into the subsequent generation of agriculture, food and human stages of each degree available within nutrition leaders. Our graduates have an In your first year, we provide a range of UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition. This excellent record in obtaining challenging and supports to ensure your transition to is particularly beneficial for Agricultural fulfilling employment in a variety of sectors. university life is as smooth as possible. A Science (UAS1) students, who choose their These sectors include: food, agriculture, comprehensive induction and orientation preferred degree during first year. health, business and services. You will develop programme, Peer Mentoring, dedicated

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Agricultural Science 160 Agricultural Systems Technology 162 Animal & Crop Production 163 Animal Science 164 Animal Science — Equine 165 Food & Agribusiness Management 166 Food Business with Chinese Studies 167 Dairy Business 168 Agri-Environmental Sciences 169 Food Science 170 Human Nutrition 171 Forestry 172 Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management 173

159 UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition

Agricultural Science

BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

UCD’s 2017/18 Agricultural Science student society committee with fundraising cheques for their chosen charities. Agricultural Science UAS1 Why is this course for me? Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and Length of Course 4 Years If you’re interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain which area to laboratory-based practicals, and undertake Guideline Entry Requirements specialise in, you can select the Not Decided independent study. option on your application form. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* A combination of continuous assessment and IB Total 29 Then, during your first year at UCD, you can end-of-semester written examinations is used. choose your area of specialisation. If you Certain modules also require project work. Subject Requirements receive an offer on the Agricultural Science Maths: 4 at Standard Level Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level programme, you’ll be guaranteed a place in BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record any of the six specialisations from second in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] year. If, on the other hand, you know which BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, of the following areas you’d like to specialise business and services include: in, you can select one of these areas on your Subject Requirements – Enterprise management Maths: GCSE Grade C application. The application codes for the Lab Science: GCSE Grade C degree specialisations offered are: – Technical service and consultancy – Research Other Examinations UAS1 ACP Agricultural Systems Technology – Education See www.ucd.ie/international UAS1 ACP Animal & Crop Production – Marketing and communications International Foundation Year UAS1 ASC Animal Science Yes. See www.ucdisc.com – Primary production of quality food and UAS1 EQS Animal Science - Equine fibre products. Internship Opportunity UAS1 FAM Food & Agribusiness Management Yes You can also pursue a wide range of UAS1 FCH Food Business with Chinese Studies graduate studies by research or examination *please note IB requirements are Students interested in progressing to the (Master’s and PhD) in areas such as: under review at the time of printing. Food Business with Chinese Studies degree – Environmental resource management See www.ucd.ie/international/ib must undertake one Chinese language – Humanitarian action module in semester one and transfer to the – Rural development Food Business with Chinese Studies degree – Business option by the end of semester one. – Information Technology What will I study? – Education. All our degrees have a similar first year, Higher and graduate diplomas are also designed to give you a strong foundation in available. the core sciences, maths and economics needed for the rest of your studies. Science Professional Work Experience (PWE) modules are taught on the basis that you & International Study Opportunities have not studied the subject before. PWE is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of First Year PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an Core subjects include: Animal Biology & opportunity for you to network, experience Other courses of interest Evolution ¬ Cell & Plant Biology ¬ Physics ¬ many different roles and, in some instances, Food Science ϭ170 Mathematics for Agriculture ¬ Introductory even secure a job prior to graduation. Dairy Business ϭ168 Chemistry ¬ Agricultural Economics & Business Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 There are opportunities to study abroad Second, Third & Fourth Year Horticulture, Landscape for one semester during third year, in & Sportsturf Management ϭ173 You specialise in one of the programme universities in Australia, New Zealand, Forestry ϭ172 areas listed above and detailed on the Europe and the USA, among others. following pages.

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Year 1 Explore your options

Biology Maths Chemistry

Physics Agricultural Economics & Business Elective Modules/Chinese Language

Years 2, 3 & 4 Choose your pathway*

Animal & Crop Production Animal Science Animal Science - Equine

Agricultural Systems Technology Food & Agribusiness Management Food Business with Chinese Studies

Professional Work Experience Optional Study Abroad

Subject Specific modules

BAgrSc (Honours)

Specialise through UCD Shape your career with Conversion/ graduate study UCD Agricultural Science Complementary Courses

Taught & Research Master’s Nutritionist Marketing Manager PME Professional Masters Teacher Journalist in Education (Teaching) Agricultural Extension & Innovation Accountant Business Manager Graduate Veterinary Animal Science Farm Manager Technical Sales Manager Medicine Horticulturist Communications Manager Food Business Strategy MSc Business Studies Geneticist Banker, Stockbroker Food, Nutrition and Health Master of Business Administration Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Food Safety Inspector Technical Engineer Graduate Medicine Quality Assurance Officer Policy Analyst HDip Computer Science Wildlife Conservation Agricultural Consultant Production Manager and Management Agricultural Inspector Food Technologist Master of Accounting Environmental Resource Data Analyst Microbiologist Management

Rural Environmental Scientist Government Official Conservation & Management Researcher Development Officer Principal Investigator Project Manager Humanitarian Action Lecturer County Heritage Officer Professor

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Research and Academia

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*Pathway models are available for each course at www.ucd.ie/agfood

161 UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition “As a world leader in technologically advanced precision farming solutions, DairyMaster recognises the exciting potential of UCD’s new Agricultural Systems Technology degree, that will educate graduates with both the agriculture and data science skills essential for the future of the agri-food industry.” Dr Edmond Harty CEO and Technical Director Dairymaster Agricultural Systems Technology

BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Agricultural Systems Technology UAS1 AST Why is this course for me? Systems ¬ Experimental Project ¬ Life Cycle Length of Course 4 Years This course is aimed at students who wish Assessment ¬ Quantitative Risk Assessment ¬ Waste Management Guideline Entry Requirements to build their knowledge and skills-base to address the complexities of developing, IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Students will spend an average of 40 deploying and managing technology for the IB Total 29 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials agriculture sector. With a focus on design, and laboratory-based practicals, and numeracy and technology, our students will Subject Requirements undertaking independent study. Maths: 4 at Standard Level be committed and engaged with farming Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level and food production, and specifically A combination of continuous assessment Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] with technology, to enhance efficiency, and end-of-semester written examinations BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level sustainability and reliability. Technologies is used. Certain modules also require project of interest range from computer systems, work. Subject Requirements networks, data management and sensors, Maths: GCSE Grade C through machinery systems to precision Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Lab Science: GCSE Grade C agriculture. Graduates will find rewarding and challenging employment in agri-food Other Examinations What will I study? See www.ucd.ie/international industries, including: Students will study modules in basic International Foundation Year science, agricultural sciences, engineering Production agriculture ¬ Environmental Yes. See www.ucdisc.com technologies and data science. protection ¬ Consulting ¬ Equipment manufacturing ¬ Agri-Tech. *please note IB requirements are Modules include: Typical roles include technical and under review at the time of printing. First Year managerial positions in: See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge ¬ Agricultural Economics ¬ Biology, Chemistry Production ¬ Service provision ¬ and Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Computer Environmental protection ¬ Information Programming ¬ Information Skills technology ¬ Manufacturing ¬ Process and product design. Second Year Agricultural Engineering Principles ¬ There are also excellent graduate study Animal, Crop and Soil Science ¬ Applied opportunities to specialise in Environmental Biostatistics ¬ Agricultural Microbiology ¬ Technology, Food Engineering and Food Physics ¬ Food Macronutrients Sustainable Energy and Green Technology. Third Year International Study Opportunities Agricultural Mechanisation (engines, There are opportunities to study hydraulics, components and machinery abroad for one semester in third year. systems) ¬ Sensors and Sensing Systems Possibilities include: ¬ GIS and Remote Sensing ¬ Business Management ¬ Data Structures and – University of California, USA Algorithms ¬ Numerical Methods for – University of Queensland, Australia Agricultural Technology ¬ Professional Work – Michigan State University, USA Other courses of interest Experience – Kansas State University, USA Agricultural Science ϭ160 Fourth Year – Purdue University, USA. Science ϭ108 Precision Agriculture (crops) ¬ Precision Dairy Business ϭ168 Livestock Management ¬ Optical Sensing Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 Technology ¬ Databases and Information Forestry ϭ172

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Animal & Crop Production UAS1 ACP Why is this course for me? Students spend an average of 40 hours Length of Course 4 Years This degree gives you a broad knowledge a week attending lectures, tutorials and of the science and business of both animal laboratory-based practicals, and undertake Guideline Entry Requirements independent study. In the final year, and crop production and their interactions IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* in a constantly changing environment. students make regular visits to UCD’s Lyons IB Total 29 You’ll develop: Research Farm to get hands-on practical – Knowledge of the growth, development experience. Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level and improvement of farm animals and A combination of continuous assessment Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level crops and end-of-semester written examinations – Knowledge of the agribusiness industry Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] is used. Certain modules also require BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level – The capacity to formulate economical project work. and sustainable animal and crop Subject Requirements production systems Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Maths: GCSE Grade C Lab Science: GCSE Grade C – The capacity for lifelong learning so you Graduates are employed in a wide variety remain informed of evolving technical, of areas, such as: Other Examinations economic and regulatory frameworks – Agribusiness See www.ucd.ie/international – Communication and IT skills – Animal and crop industries International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? – Consultancy First year concentrates on developing the – Semi-state or government agencies Internship Opportunity Yes basic sciences, before the focus moves to – Financial services more applied sciences. You can also choose – Print, radio and television media *please note IB requirements are elective modules, while the facilities at the This is also a very suitable degree if under review at the time of printing. UCD Lyons Research Farm are widely used you intend to pursue full-time farming See www.ucd.ie/international/ib as teaching aids. Modules include: or combine part-time farming with a First Year professional career. Research opportunities Chemistry ¬ Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ Biology ¬ to Master’s and PhD level are available. Introduction to Animal & Crop Science Professional Work Experience (PWE) Second Year & International Study Opportunities Soil Science ¬ Microbiology ¬ Agricultural Between January and August in third year, Botany ¬ Animal Nutrition ¬ Business Management you undertake a period of PWE in Ireland or abroad. You can also study abroad in Third Year semester one of third year, at universities Animal Breeding & Reproduction ¬ Plant including: Diseases: Biology and Control ¬ Professional – Lincoln University, New Zealand Work Experience – Kansas State University, USA Fourth Year – Texas A&M University, USA Ruminant & Non-ruminant Animal Other courses of interest – Purdue University, USA Production ¬ Grass & Cereal Production ¬ Agricultural Science ϭ160 Farm Business Management ¬ Professional – Michigan State University, USA. Dairy Business ϭ168 Communications ¬ Animal Nutrition II Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 Food Science ϭ170

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Animal Science UAS1 ASC

Why is this course for me? Students spend an average of 40 hours a Length of Course 4 Years At the core of Animal Science is the study of week attending lectures and tutorials and Guideline Entry Requirements the applied sciences that are fundamental participating in laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study. In the IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* to understanding how animals function and IB Total 29 that underpin the principles of livestock final two years, students make regular production. The degree will give you an visits to UCD’s Lyons Research Farm to get Subject Requirements appreciation of: hands-on practical experience. Maths: 4 at Standard Level Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level – The growth and development of A combination of continuous assessment domestic farm animals, and end-of-semester written examinations Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] and animal behaviour and welfare is used. Certain modules also require BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level project work. – Animal production systems and how Subject Requirements the components are integrated and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Maths: GCSE Grade C managed in an environmentally friendly A range of opportunities exists, including: Lab Science: GCSE Grade C and sustainable manner Other Examinations – The livestock industry in Ireland, the – Animal feed industry See www.ucd.ie/international context in which it operates and its – Procurement, processing and marketing International Foundation Year relationship to animal industries in of animal products Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Europe and worldwide – Education Internship Opportunity – Consultancy What will I study? Yes – Farming and enterprise management Modules include: *please note IB requirements are – Journalism under review at the time of printing. First Year Graduate research opportunities exist See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Introduction to Animal Science ¬ Animal & at Master’s and PhD levels. Plant Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Mathematics ¬ Physics ¬ Information Skills ¬ Agricultural Professional Work Experience (PWE) Economics ¬ Elective modules & International Study Opportunities Second Year A five-month PWE placement takes Genetics & Biotechnology ¬ Animal Nutrition ¬ place in third year and may be taken as a Biostatistics ¬ Business Management ¬ combination of on-farm, agribusiness and Agricultural Microbiology ¬ Elective modules research centre placements. Some of this may be taken abroad (e.g. USA and New Third Year Zealand). In addition, an opportunity exists Animal Reproduction ¬ Animal Breeding ¬ to take a semester abroad. Possibilities Animal Physiology ¬ Animal Genomics ¬ include: Professional Work Experience – University of Illinois, USA Fourth Year – Kansas State University, USA Ruminant Animal Production (Dairy, Beef, – University of Queensland, Australia Sheep) ¬ Non-ruminant Animal Production Other courses of interest – Michigan State University, USA (Swine, Poultry) ¬ Animal Health, Behaviour Agricultural Science ϭ160 & Welfare ¬ Grass & Forage Production – Purdue University, USA. Food Science ϭ170 Dairy Business ϭ168 Veterinary Medicine ϭ154

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Animal Science - Equine UAS1 EQS

Why is this course for me? Students’ time is spent primarily attending Length of Course 4 Years Animal Science – Equine focuses on the lectures and undertaking independent applied sciences that underpin animal and study. In most modules, this also involves Guideline Entry Requirements attending practical sessions, laboratory veterinary biosciences, with emphasis on IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* the horse. The degree provides the scientific workshops and/or tutorials. IB Total 29 knowledge and transferable skills necessary A combination of continuous assessment for professional leadership roles within (class quizzes, MCQ tests), research projects Subject Requirements many aspects of the animal and equine Maths: 4 at Standard Level and end-of-semester examinations is used. Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level science industries. You’ll learn about: Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] – The growth and development of farm In addition to the career opportunities BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level animals, how they function and their behaviour and welfare available to Animal Science graduates (see Subject Requirements page 186), Equine Science graduates are – The equine industry in Ireland, its Maths: GCSE Grade C equipped to pursue careers in: Lab Science: GCSE Grade C global context and entrepreneurial opportunities Equine enterprise management ¬ Equine Other Examinations leisure, recreation and tourism activities ¬ – Equine health, reproduction, genetics, See www.ucd.ie/international Equestrian marketing and sales enterprises breeding, nutrition and exercise International Foundation Year ¬ Sports journalism ¬ Academic teaching. physiology Yes. See www.ucdisc.com You can pursue equine science research and – Advances and future directions in Internship Opportunity research with emphasis on equine development careers, and Master’s and PhD Yes genetics and reproduction opportunities in Europe and the US. *please note IB requirements are What will I study? Professional Work Experience (PWE) under review at the time of printing. You’ll study the basic sciences at the start, & International Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib which are complemented by specialist A five-month PWE placement is integral to modules in: your degree and is an invaluable learning and networking opportunity. Exciting First & Second Year options include placements on stud farms in Principles of Animal Science ¬ Animal Biology the Kentucky Bluegrass region, Japan, racing & Evolution ¬ Genetics & Biotechnology ¬ yards in Sydney, Australia, top show-jumping Animal Nutrition and Equine Industries and eventing yards in Ireland, and with Third & Fourth Year Tattersalls Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland. Equine Anatomy & Physiology of Exercise ¬ There are also opportunities to participate Equine Genetics ¬ Equine Reproduction in the Study Abroad programme in third year. and Equine Nutrition ¬ Farm Business Management ¬ Equine Health & Husbandry – University of Queensland, Australia Animal practicals are delivered at UCD’s – Texas A&M University, USA Lyons Research Farm, where excellent new – Iowa State University, USA. equine teaching and research facilities exist. Other courses of interest Anatomy classes are conducted at UCD’s Agricultural Science ϭ160 KEY FACT Veterinary Hospital, while exciting research Ireland produces more thoroughbred foals than Dairy Business ϭ168 programmes in equine and animal science any other EU state. We are the third-largest Veterinary Medicine ϭ154 support the taught elements. producer worldwide and marketed globally as The Land of the Horse.

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“Last year I started searching where to study abroad and as soon as I came across UCD I was completely sold. The College of Health and Agriculture Sciences is a group of absolutely outstanding professionals who look to make your time here worthwhile and the students are pretty great people too! Partner the quality of education with the history of Ireland and the ability to meet so many students from Europe, and you see that UCD has a good thing going. Food & Coming from the Midwest there actually isn’t too much of a culture shock to be experienced Agribusiness with just how similar Ireland is to home, my bigger adjustment was getting used to city living. UCD and Ireland will be such great Management memories that I will cherish for life and I would encourage any student with the chance to BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) come here to go ahead and buy the ticket.” Blake Hoover, Food and Agribusiness Management Food & Agribusiness Management UAS1 FAM Why is this course for me? A combination of end-of-semester written Length of Course 4 Years During the Food & Agribusiness Management examinations and innovative continuous Guideline Entry Requirements degree, you’ll learn how the principles of assessment is used. In your final year, you’ll also prepare a project on a specific IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* economics and business management apply IB Total 29 to farming, food production and marketing. agribusiness research topic. You’ll gain an understanding of how the Irish Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Subject Requirements and international food systems deliver food Our graduates have an excellent record Maths: 4 at Standard Level products and services that people want, and of finding employment in various sectors, Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level how farmers and food manufacturers can including: Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] produce profitably, while also taking care BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level of the natural environment. The four-year – Food processing degree provides a unique opportunity to – Food distribution and marketing Subject Requirements understand both business and science, – Financial services Maths: GCSE Grade C Lab Science: GCSE Grade C focusing on the agri-food sector – Ireland’s – Consultancy services largest indigenous industry. You’ll learn skills – Agri-food media Other Examinations that can be used across a wide range of jobs – Farm management See www.ucd.ie/international both within and outside the agri-food sector. Popular graduate study programmes include: International Foundation Year MSc and PhD by research, in economic or What will I study? Yes. See www.ucdisc.com business issues in agriculture and food; You’ll study core science subjects in first Internship Opportunity MSc in Marketing; MAgrSc in Agricultural Yes year, and then develop your agribusiness Extension and Innovation and MSc in Food knowledge with specialist modules. Business Strategy. *please note IB requirements are under review at the time of printing. First Year Professional Work Experience (PWE) Agribusiness ¬ Agricultural Economics ¬ See www.ucd.ie/international/ib & International Study Opportunities Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Physics ¬ Mathematics You will spend the second semester of Second Year your third year working in the food and Management ¬ Business Law ¬ Economics ¬ agribusiness industry in Ireland or abroad. Animal & Crop Sciences ¬ Biostatistics This helps you apply the knowledge you have Third Year gained, and can lead directly to employment Finance ¬ Food Chain Integrity ¬ Meat following graduation. Science ¬ Econometrics ¬ Professional Work There are also opportunities to take a Experience semester abroad in third year. Possibilities Fourth Year include: Enterprise Development & Strategy ¬ Agri- – Cornell University, USA Environmental Economics & Policy ¬ Farm – University of California, USA Business Management ¬ Communications ¬ – Kansas State University, USA Research project ¬ Agri-Taxation – University of Queensland, Australia Students spend an average of 40 hours – Purdue University, USA. Other courses of interest a week attending lectures and tutorials, Agricultural Science ϭ160 participating in laboratory-based practical Food Business with Chinese Studies ϭ167 classes and undertaking independent study. KEY FACT Dairy Business ϭ168 Graduates of this degree have reached senior Horticulture, Landscape positions as chief executives, business owners, plant & Sportsturf Management ϭ173 managers, marketing managers and media editors.

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According to Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board), Ireland exported an estimated €900 million of food and drink products to China in 2017. China is identified as the top export expansion target for key Irish food sectors, such as dairy, beef, pork, and seafood. Food Business with Chinese Studies

BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Food Business with Chinese Studies UAS1 FCH Why is this course for me? Third Year Length of Course 4 Years The Food Business with Chinese Studies Students will complete year three of their studies in China at one of UCD’s partner programme reflects the changing market Guideline Entry Requirements Universities, where you will take intermediate landscape, and aims to develop graduates IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* with the skills and talent urgently required or advanced Chinese language courses and IB Total 29 by the Irish food industry. a range of interesting and relevant modules. There will be a limited number of language Subject Requirements With Brexit and the uncertainty involving scholarship opportunities available on a Maths: 4 at Standard Level the UK market, export expansion to the competitive basis that will cover tuition fees Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level emerging markets has critical strategic and accommodation for either one or two importance to the Irish food industry and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] semesters in China. BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level the overall economy. In addition to the benefit of a structured The changing market landscape requires Subject Requirements academic programme, students will also improved foreign language capability of Maths: GCSE Grade C experience first hand the diverse culture of Lab Science: GCSE Grade C Irish companies to facilitate access to new China and the vibrant economic growth that markets, and to help sustain and strengthen Other Examinations the second largest economy in the world has the modern agrifood and agribusiness See www.ucd.ie/international to offer. Living and studying in a different companies. cultural environment will provide students International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? with an eye-opening and life changing The programme brings together the experience that will also help you make friends *please note IB requirements are established expertise in the School of and develop networks across the globe. under review at the time of printing. Agriculture & Food Science and UCD Institute Fourth Year See www.ucd.ie/international/ib for Chinese Studies. The core modules offered Food and Agricultural Strategy ¬ International in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Food Marketing ¬ Agricultural Policy ¬ (fundamental food science and food business Enterprise Development ¬ Advanced Chinese 1 management modules) combine systematically and 2 ¬ Chinese Economy ¬ Doing Business in with Chinese modules offered by UCD Institute China ¬ Option modules for Chinese Studies (language, cultural, and target market oriented courses). Career and Graduate Study Opportunities As the agri-food sector becomes more First Year knowledge intensive, education and skills Introduction to Food and Agribusiness development are even more critical for career Management ¬ Agricultural Economics and success. This programme incorporates Business ¬ Mathematics ¬ Chemistry ¬ Biology Chinese language and cultural components ¬ Physics ¬ Chinese Language Experience ¬ into the business skills and fundamental Elementary Written Chinese ¬ Elementary science required for managerial and Spoken Chinese professional careers in the agri-food Second Year sectors. These elements, combined with an emphasis on learning to think analytically, Other courses of interest Business Management ¬ Business Law result in a programme that equips students Agricultural Science ϭ160 ¬ Applied Economic Analysis ¬ Finanical with the knowledge and skills necessary for Food and Agribusiness Management ϭ166 Planning and Control ¬ Soil Science ¬ professional decision-making in agri-food Dairy Business ϭ168 Intermediate Spoken Chinese 1 and 2 ¬ business sectors in the global market, with Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf Intermediate Written Chinese 1 and 2 ¬ Management ϭ173 particular reference to China. Option Modules Food Science ϭ170

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“I selected the Dairy Business programme due to its extensive curriculum, the chance to go on an international work placement and the vast amount of opportunities in the dairy sector post quotas. The programme equips students to successfully run a dairy enterprise and also prosper in the dairy sector. Going to New Zealand was the highlight of the 4 years for me. It was an eye opening and unforgettable experience. The journey from 1st to 4th year can only be described as an adventure. The Ag family is renowned for its community ethos offering students an open and welcoming environment to thrive and prosper. I would encourage anyone considering Dairy Business Dairy Business to follow suit.” Conor Hogan Final Year Student BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

Dairy Business DBS1

Why is this course for me? Assessment varies but involves a Length of Course 4 Years The Irish dairy industry is in a time of combination of projects, continuous Guideline Entry Requirements significant change, following the abolition assessment and end-of-semester IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This examinations. IB Total 29 change brings significant challenges and Assessment of PWE involves monthly opportunities for young, highly skilled reports, a final report and an interview, upon Subject Requirements graduates from the Dairy Business Maths: 4 at Standard Level completion. Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level programme. This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] with the scientific, technical and business In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level skills needed to cope with this business and farm management, opportunities exist in a

Subject Requirements enterprise expansion. wide variety of areas including: Maths: GCSE Grade C – Research Lab Science: GCSE Grade C What will I study? – Animal feed industry First & Second Year Other Examinations – Banking See www.ucd.ie/international You start with a range of business, science, – Teaching mathematics and technology-related International Foundation Year – Consultancy No modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in Research opportunities to Master’s and PhD Internship Opportunity relevant applied sciences, as well as level are available. Yes business and communications-related *please note IB requirements are modules. Professional Work Experience (PWE) under review at the time of printing. PWE takes place between July and Third & Fourth Year See www.ucd.ie/international/ib December (first semester, third year) and In June of second year, you’ll undertake offers you the opportunity to visit New technical management of a dairy farm at Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. farming calendar. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December. For semester two of third year, you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including: Grassland Management & Nutrition ¬ Dairy KEY FACT ¬ ¬ Systems Applied Breeding & Fertility Herd The UCD Lyons Dairy Research and Education Health ¬ Dairy Business project. Facility was officially opened on the 19 January, In fourth year, you’ll consolidate your 2016, and is an excellent resource for Dairy Business students. understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules. Other courses of interest Agricultural Science ϭ160 Students spend an average of 40 hours Animal & Crop Production ϭ163 a week, including: lectures and tutorials; Animal Science ϭ164 laboratory and practical workshops; and Animal Science — Equine ϭ165 independent study. Food & Agribusiness Management ϭ166

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Agriculture & Food Science Centre +353 1 716 7194 Belfield, Dublin 4 facebook.com/UCDAgFood 168 @UCDAgFood YouTube/ucdagfood UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition ‘The School of Agriculture and Food Science is like a big family, with kind people and different activities. Even though the study may be more difficult for non-native speakers, professors and lecturers are very kind and are always willing to answer questions. Various course settings include lectures, labs, field study and tutorials and provide a good understanding of agriculture and the environment. A wide range of elective courses allowed me to explore my interest in Japanese and Geography. Agri- In terms of life in UCD, I would say it is awesome. Good facilities and the beautiful environment provide a convenient and Environmental pleasant life in UCD, where I have discovered interests in Irish dancing and playing Sciences badminton! The time I have spent in UCD is unforgettable, the programme is beyond my BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) expectations.” Jianmin Wu, Agri-Environmental Sciences

Agri-Environmental Sciences ESS1

Why is this course for me? Third & Fourth Year Length of Course 4 Years This degree focuses on sustainable Focus on the environmental impacts of agriculture while you learn practical field management of natural resources (plants, Guideline Entry Requirements animals, air, soils and water) within the and lab based skills e.g. landscape analysis IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* using GIS. You will also become familiar with context of agriculture and other land-based IB Total 29 industries, and protection of the rural national and international policies, schemes environment for future generations. This and practices to protect rural environments. Subject Requirements specialist applied science degree will equip In fourth year, you complete advanced Maths: 4 at Standard Level you for a career at the interface between modules in environmental management, rural Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level production agriculture and environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] protection, to give you: and you conduct a supervised research BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level project and produce a thesis. This provides – An understanding of rural environmental an opportunity to study a topic of your own Subject Requirements issues in Ireland, the EU and worldwide choice more deeply, and gain practical Maths: GCSE Grade C Lab Science: GCSE Grade C – A detailed knowledge of sustainable experience of research and scientific writing. agriculture and land management Other Examinations practice Students spend an average of 40 hours per week attending lectures, tutorials and See www.ucd.ie/international – The skills to contribute in farming laboratory-based practical classes, and in International Foundation Year and land-use industries, as either a undertaking independent study. No scientist, advisor, consultant, planner or policymaker A combination of continuous assessment and Internship Opportunity Yes – First-hand experience of end-of-semester written examinations is used. A number of modules also involve written agri-environmental research as a basis *please note IB requirements are assignments and/or project-based work. for further studies under review at the time of printing. – Interpersonal and professional skills Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib required in a wide range of career paths Many AES graduates follow career paths What will I study? as environmental advisors, planners or consultants. Others work in State First Year agencies that require both agricultural and Focuses on teaching basic sciences relevant environmental management skills, including: to agriculture (especially biology and Department of Agriculture, Food & the chemistry) and provides an introduction Marine ¬ Teagasc ¬ Environmental Protection to rural land-use systems and Agency ¬ National Parks & Wildlife Service ¬ environmental issues. Local authorities. Second Year A high proportion of AES graduates go on to Focuses on the principles of crop and animal further studies at postgraduate level. production and applied agri-environmental sciences. Modules include: Ecology ¬ Plant Professional Work Experience (PWE) ¬ ¬ ¬ Biology Soil Science Applied Zoology & International Study Opportunities Other courses of interest ¬ ¬ Microbiology Genetics Biotechnology A five-month period of structured PWE takes Agricultural Science ϭ160 On completion of second year, you have the place in third year. Forestry ϭ172 opportunity to develop real-world scientific You can also elect to study abroad for one Horticulture, Landscape field skills through participation in a week- semester, at universities including: & Sportsturf Management ϭ173 long residential field course in the Burren, University of California, USA ¬ University of Animal & Crop Production ϭ163 Co. Clare. Queensland, Australia ¬ Lincoln University, NZ. City Planning and Environmental Policy ϭ179

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Food Science FSS2

Why is this course for me? curricula and options that the Length of Course 4 Years Food Science develops your scientific IFT Higher Education Review Guideline Entry Requirements knowledge of how to produce high-quality, Board has determined meet the IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* safe and nutritious foods for the global IFT Undergraduate Education IB Total 30 market. As a food scientist, you’ll have a role Standards for Degrees in Food Science. to play in all aspects of the food chain, from Assessment involves end-of-term Subject Requirements production at farm level to the retailer and Maths: 4 at Standard Level written exams and a variety of continuous Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level to the consumer. assessments designed to develop skills for success, including report writing, oral, Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] What will I study? BBBD / ABB / BBB + D AS Level poster and video presentations, and food First Year formulation exercises. Subject Requirements Focuses on the core sciences of biology and Maths: GCSE Grade C chemistry. There is also an Introduction to Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Lab Science: GCSE Grade C Food, Diet & Health module to give a flavour Graduates have excellent employment Other Examinations of later stages of your degree. prospects with national and international See www.ucd.ie/international companies in: Second, Third & Fourth Year International Foundation Year – Production management You cover the applied sciences, including: No – Nutrition Food Physics ¬ Food Analysis ¬ Microbiology ¬ Internship Opportunity – Food quality and safety Sensory Science Yes – Sales & marketing You’re introduced to Human Nutrition, *please note IB requirements are – New product development and research before progressing to the major food under review at the time of printing. science modules, including: There are also excellent graduate study See www.ucd.ie/international/ib New Product Development ¬ Food Chemistry ¬ opportunities available. Food Processing Professional Work Experience (PWE) The final year focuses on the technology & International Study Opportunities and chemistry of meat, dairy and fermented Five months’ PWE in the food industry in foods. Food safety and marketing are third year is an integral part of the degree. important aspects of the course. You will Students are also encouraged to take a also have an opportunity to undertake a semester abroad and participate on the research project. Agriculture Study Abroad programme. The course involves attending lectures Possibilities include: and completing laboratory practicals and – Michigan State University, USA sessions to give first-hand experience of – Purdue University, USA operating food processing equipment. There – Kansas State University, USA are also many opportunities to work on team-based assignments. – University of California, Davis, USA Other courses of interest – University of Queensland, Australia The UCD Food Science programme is Agricultural Science ϭ160 – Cornell University, USA. internationally accredited by the Institute Human Nutrition ϭ171 of Food Technologists (IFT). This award Food & Agribusiness Management ϭ166 is granted to educational institutions that Food Business with Chinese Studies ϭ167 have food science programmes which offer

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Human Nutrition HMS1

Why is this course for me? The Human Nutrition Length of Course 4 Years Nutrition – the interaction between food and Programme at UCD is accredited by the health – is becoming increasingly important Association for Nutrition. Guideline Entry Requirements in society. This degree covers many aspects IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* of nutritional sciences, from biochemistry Career & Graduate Study Opportunities IB Total 38 to molecular and public health nutrition, Graduates have found employment in: and also includes topics such as nutrition Subject Requirements Maths: 4 at Standard Level communication and food regulatory affairs. – The food industry Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level Upon graduating you’ll be able to apply your – Nutrition research Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] knowledge to many different areas of the – Health promotion food and health industry. AAAA /A*A*A / A*AA + C AS Level You can also train as a public health Subject Requirements What will I study? nutritionist through further study and/or applied practice. Food and health have been Maths: GCSE Grade C The early years focus on core sciences and Lab Science: GCSE Grade C identified as strategically significant in UCD. general food and health modules, which As such, development of internationally Other Examinations build your knowledge of biological systems recognised research groups in food and See www.ucd.ie/international and their application to human nutrition. health in UCD has resulted in a substantial After significant Professional Work International Foundation Year increase in recruitment of PhD and MSc No Experience (PWE), final year focuses on (Research) posts. specific areas of human nutrition. Internship Opportunity Yes First & Second Year Professional Work Experience (PWE) Core material (chemistry, biology, nutritional & International Study Opportunities *please note IB requirements are biochemistry) ¬ Nutrients & the Role of A 10-month PWE programme allows you to under review at the time of printing. Nutrition in Lifestages ¬ Nutrition Research graduate with the skills necessary to enter See www.ucd.ie/international/ib modules the working world. Opportunities for international study exist Third & Fourth Year through the PWE component and, upon 10-month PWE ¬ Molecular, Public graduation, through world-class research Health & Clinical Nutrition ¬ Nutrition & groups in international universities. Communication ¬ Food Regulation ¬ Research Project Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures and tutorials and KEY FACT The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science participating in laboratory workshops, and is the first destination of choice for students in undertake independent study. Ireland interested in developing their careers in A combination of end-of-semester written Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition. examinations and continuous assessment is used. In third and fourth year, you’ll complete comprehensive research projects. Other courses of interest Agricultural Science ϭ160 Food Science ϭ170 Medicine ϭ139 Health & Performance Science ϭ151

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“The structure of the Forestry programme in UCD is what appealed to me by offering broad, but relevant, science modules in Stages 1 and 2, laying the foundation for natural progression through more directly focussed forestry modules in the later stages. Strong interpersonal relationships are formed quickly with lecturers and hard work does not go unnoticed. Professional work experience in Stage 3 allows for immeasurable exposure to the industry and may influence your desired career path upon graduating. During my work placement, I gained substantial experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which encouraged Forestry me to pursue and secure employment in this area. Forestry positions such as this offer a BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) favourable mix of field and office based work, something that other industries cannot.” Damien Maher Final Year Student

Forestry FOS1

Why is this course for me? Wood Science ¬ Elective modules ¬ Length of Course 4 Years Forestry is the science, art and practice of Professional Work Experience Guideline Entry Requirements managing forests. Carbon sequestration, Fourth Year timber production, renewable energy IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Forest Inventory ¬ Forest Management Plan resources, wildlife management, urban IB Total 24 ¬ Experimental Design ¬ Scientific Research forestry, adaptation for climate change, Project ¬ Elective modules Subject Requirements and the conservation of genetic resources Maths: 4 at Standard Level are all aspects of modern forestry that are Students spend approximately 40 hours Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level covered in the course. Also covered are the a week attending field work sessions and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] protection and enhancement of biodiversity, tutorials, and undertake independent study. CCC or equivalent soils and water quality, as they are highly Assessment includes continuous assessment (e.g. class tests, essays) and Subject Requirements relevant in the creation and management of Maths: GCSE Grade C forests that provide society with essential end-of-semester written examinations. Lab Science: GCSE Grade C goods and services. Foresters employ the In your final year, assessments are largely latest information and communication based on the project reports. Other Examinations See www.ucd.ie/international technology, such as geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, forest Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year growth modelling and decision support Forestry graduates find employment in all No systems to support good management areas of the sector, including: Internship Opportunity and sustainable practice, and the course – State and semi-state agencies Yes provides a good introduction to this – Forest management and consultancy *please note IB requirements are technology. – Wood processing and renewable energy under review at the time of printing. What will I study? – Environmental agencies See www.ucd.ie/international/ib A broad science-based first year is followed – Education and research by forestry-focused topics in subsequent – Forestry contractors years. Fourth year is largely project-based Many graduates set up their own forestry and allows students to combine all of businesses. Other opportunities include their accumulated skills and knowledge, information technology, land-use planning while further developing their ability to and financial services. Research to Master’s communicate effectively. and PhD levels is available.

First Year Professional Work Experience (PWE) Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Physics ¬ Mathematics ¬ & International Study Opportunities Economics ¬ Trees & Forests in Ireland ¬ Forestry students complete four months’ Elective modules PWE and are encouraged to experience Second Year both Irish forestry and forestry in a foreign Soil Science ¬ Plant Ecology ¬ Tree Structure country. & Function ¬ Principles of Forestry ¬ In third year, a number of forestry students Other courses of interest Professional Forestry Practice ¬ Elective have studied for a semester in: Agricultural Science ϭ160 modules Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 – Michigan State University, USA Horticulture, Landscape Third Year – University of Vermont, USA & Sportsturf Management ϭ173 Forest Management ¬ Forest Establishment ¬ – Iowa State University, USA. Landscape Architecture ϭ178 Forest Protection ¬ GIS & Remote Sensing ¬

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“With a special interest in the sports industry, I chose Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management at UCD. This programme is strongly connected with the horticulture industry, which allows students to benefit from several field trips. By visiting the country’s leading producers and their farms, I can better understand the future of the industry as well as the market demands. Horticulture, The highlight of the programme is the Horticulture Research Project. Students can Landscape choose from a wide range of topics provided by supervisors or think of their own favourite topic. & Sportsturf During the research project, I improved my skills for desk study, the ability of collecting and summarizing material and my understanding of Management emerging opportunities in the sports industry. ” Huakun Zhao, Horticulture, Landscape and BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Sportsturf Management

Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management HLS1 Why is this course for me? Third Year Horticulture is the art, science, technology Plant Protection-Pests ¬ Soil Science Length of Course 4 Years and business of plant cultivation for human Applications ¬ Plant Diseases: Biology & use. If you like biology or other science Control ¬ Landscape, Trees & Shrubs ¬ Guideline Entry Requirements subjects, or you’re interested in business Professional Work Experience IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* IB Total 24 studies, home economics or languages, Fourth Year

then this course may be for you. It will give Food Production: Mushrooms, Fruits, you an appreciation of the importance of Subject Requirements Vegetables etc & Post Harvest Physiology ¬ Maths: 4 at Standard Level plants for human life and well-being. The Enterprise Development & Strategy ¬ Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level course covers the sciences, environmental ¬ Research Project Nursery, Garden Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] studies, business, management and Centre & Retail Horticulture ¬ Professional communications, as well as growing CCC or equivalent Communications food and non-food plants. Landscape & Students spend an average of 40 hours Subject Requirements Sportsturf Management focuses on the Maths: GCSE Grade C a week attending lectures, tutorials and science behind developing and maintaining Lab Science: GCSE Grade C Ireland’s designed landscapes, golf courses, laboratory practicals and participating in Other Examinations tennis courts and sport pitches. The industry site visits and field and greenhouse See www.ucd.ie/international objectives of this degree are to give you: workshops, and undertake independent study and research. – Knowledge of the growth, development International Foundation Year and protection of plants, and use of Assessment includes continuous No plants for food, leisure, sports, social and assessment (e.g. class tests, essays) and Internship Opportunity environmental benefits end-of-semester written examinations. Yes – An understanding of horticultural In your final year, assessments are largely *please note IB requirements are plant production systems and how based on the project reports. under review at the time of printing. their components are integrated and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities See www.ucd.ie/international/ib managed in an environmentally friendly This degree maintains strong links with the and sustainable manner horticulture industry. Career opportunities – The skills to become a competent, include management, technical advisory, competitive and confident leader consultation, research, quality assurance who will excel in the national or global and sales or marketing positions, working horticulture community as a professional for companies or within your own business. horticulturist or horticultural scientist Opportunities also exist in state, semi- What will I study? state, EU and international organisations. You’ll study core science subjects in first Your transferable skills will make you highly year, and then develop your horticulture employable in other industries. Master’s and knowledge with specialist modules. PhD degrees are also available. First Year Professional Work Experience (PWE) Plants and People ¬ Landscape & Sportsturf & International Study Opportunities Management ¬ Agricultural Economics ¬ All or part of your five-month PWE in third Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬ Physics ¬ Mathematics year can be taken abroad, with possibilities Other courses of interest Second Year including Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Agricultural Science ϭ160 Management ¬ Soil Science Basics ¬ Plant USA, Britain and Europe. Studying abroad Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 Ecology ¬ Plant Biology ¬ Fundamentals of for one semester is also a popular option for Forestry ϭ172 Horticulture ¬ Health, Welfare & Safety in many students. Landscape Architecture ϭ178 Agriculture

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Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy

Architecture 176 Structural Engineering with Architecture 189 Landscape Architecture 178 City Planning & Environmental Policy 179

Why UCD Architecture/ fellow students in a friendly and co-operative Landscape Architecture? environment. Small class sizes, open-space studios, individual and small group tutorials all UCD Architecture is Ireland’s longest-established contribute to an exhilarating educational first and most prestigious architecture course. It is year experience. the only course of architecture in Ireland that is accredited by the recognised professional institutes of both Ireland (Royal Institute of Why UCD Planning & the Architects of Ireland – RIAI) and the United Environmental Policy? Kingdom (Royal Institute of British Architects – The UCD planning school is the oldest, largest RIBA). The School of Architecture has also most and most respected planning and environmental recently secured the Substantial Equivalency policy school in Ireland. Most planners currently with the National Architectural Accrediting Board employed in Ireland were educated in the School. (NAAB) in the USA. This career-orientated programme gives you the UCD is currently the only university in Ireland skills to envisage and enable real world change. to offer an undergraduate degree in Landscape The School enjoys strong relationships with both Architecture. This course is accredited by the the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) and recognised Irish Planning Institute (IPI). by the International Federation of Landscape Planning and environmental policy involves Architecture [IFLA-Europe]. understanding the world around us and building Our programmes are taught in unique facilities in on such knowledge to create a better world. The the Richview/Newstead buildings on the Belfield Bachelor’s in City Planning & Environmental Policy campus. These include design studios, which are is an employment focused degree, so if you are at the heart of both programmes, a well-equipped considering a career as a professionally qualified workshop and building laboratory, exhibition spaces planner, urban designer or environmental policy and the best architectural library in the country. analyst this is the degree for you. The studio programmes are largely taught by This exciting programme is about solving complex practising architects and landscape architects. issues that we experience in our everyday lives. These include many of the leading figures in their Where should we build our schools, shops and profession, whose work is widely recognised stadiums? What can we do to conserve our unique nationally and internationally, including the 2018 natural environment? How can we protect our Venice Biennale Architectural Curators, adjunct cultural heritage? Planners, environmental policy professors, Yvonne Farrell and Shelly McNamara. experts and urban designers tackle such issues on a daily basis. They do so by promoting sustainable Your First Year Experience development to improve our quality of life and enhance the natural environment. If you would On entering first year, you will be introduced to the like to make a positive difference to how our world idea of learning by doing. From the outset, there works, then this programme is for you. is a very direct relationship between acquiring knowledge and skills, and applying them. Short exercises are set in the studio to help you acquire Your First Year Experience skills of observation, analysis and understanding On entering first year, you will be introduced to through the media of freehand drawing and model a host of new ideas and concepts. Building your making. As your skills in drawing, model making, knowledge and skills throughout the first year of surveying, scale and measurement develop, the programme, you will progressively gain insight design projects of increasing complexity are into the complexity of our taken-for-granted introduced in which these skills can be applied. world and how we can constructively respond to You will be involved in creative endeavour – the challenges we face. A small class size and proposing, testing and developing design ideas. the interactive learning environment ensures an In fostering this creativity, there is a strong enjoyable experience that stimulates creativity emphasis on group work and learning from your and ownership of your career path.

174 Studying UCD Architecture

Year 1 Engage with the principles

Architectural Design — Studio-based learning

History & Theory of the Architecture & Architectural The Engineering and Into Practice Designed Environment its Environment Technologies Architecture of Structures

Years 2 & 3 Refine your knowledge

Architectural Design — Studio-based learning

History & Theory The Indoor Architectural Theory & Design Imagining Framework of the Designed Environment Technologies of Structures Architecture for Practice Environment

BSc (Architectural Science) (Honours)

Optional Year Out – Experience the world of work

Years 4 & 5 Achieve mastery of your practice

Research & Innovation in the Design Technologies Professional Studies Designed Environment

International study abroad options

Architectural Design Research Dissertation Reflective Portfolio

Master’s Design Thesis

MArch (Honours)

Specialise through Shape your career with Diploma in UCD graduate study Professional Practice UCD Architecture

Master’s (MArchSc – Alternative Careers Taught/Research) & PhD

Conservationist Conservation & Heritage (research) Designer Urban Design (research) Graphic Designer Landscape Studies (taught) Professional Heritage Site Manager

Irish and European Landscape Lecturer and Urbanisation (research) Architect Planning Adviser History and Theory of Architecture (PhD) Project Manager Urban Design & Planning (taught) Researcher

Continue to develop your professional career with UCD...

The main pathway to becoming a professional architect includes three steps: a) Completion of the BSc Architectural Science, b) Completion of the Master’s in Architecture (MArch) and c) Completion of the Professional Diploma after a minimum of two years in practice.

175 UCD Architecture “I found UCD’s school of Architecture to be a unique educational environment. There exists a freedom of experimentation, an encouragement to question, to develop independent thinking and to ultimately resolve multi-faceted design issues. The key to its success is its tutors and staff; award winning practicing professionals and academics that provide real insight, experience and knowledge in both the practical and theoretical realms of Architecture. Going on to do the Masters in Architecture in UCD provided me with a variety of perspectives and tools to tackle the challenging and diverse nature of Architecture Architecture; skills that ultimately gave me the confidence to set up my own practice BSc (Architectural Science) (Hons) soon after graduating.” (NFQ Level 8) & MArch (NFQ Level 8) John Nolan Graduate

Architecture SSS1 Why is this course for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] + UCD Architecture is at the forefront of Most architectural graduates go into 2 Years [MArch] architectural and urban design, both architectural practice or on to further in Ireland and internationally. It plays a academic study in architecture or related Guideline Entry Requirements central role in society, leading innovation subjects. and development on every scale. The IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Your skills are transferable, which enables IB Total 34 Architecture course at UCD offers a means you to work anywhere in the world. Some to engage creatively and constructively architects also work in other areas such as: Subject Requirements with society. If you have a capacity and Maths: 4 at Standard Level passion for creativity, for making things – Planning Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] through technological invention or artistic – Heritage site management ABBB / AAA / AAB + C AS Level experimentation, and you’re excited by – Landscape the idea of designing buildings, urban Subject Requirements – Cultural and artistic practice Maths: GCSE Grade C environments and landscapes, then this – Curatorial work course is for you. The design process is UCD Architecture offers a wide range of Other Examinations central to Architecture, harnessing the See www.ucd.ie/international mind’s analytical and creative powers to taught Master’s, research Master’s and Doctorate programmes, including: International Foundation Year produce innovative solutions to everyday Yes. See www.ucdisc.com and future challenges. – Urban Design (research) – Conservation & Heritage (research) *please note IB requirements are What will I study? – Regional and Urban Planning (taught) under review at the time of printing. Throughout this degree, two main elements – Urban Design & Planning (taught) See www.ucd.ie/international/ib are taught each year: the design project – Irish and European Landscape & Urban and the lecture programme. The design Urbanisation (research) project is based in our design studios and – History & Theory of Architecture (PhD) taught through a combination of lectures, individual tuition, field trips, group tutorials, International Study Opportunities large reviews and exhibitions (architectural Opportunities to date have included: design, drawing and model making). – University of Sydney, Australia The lecture programme can be grouped – Kungl Tekniska Hogskolan Stockholm, under three broad headings: Sweden Technical – University of British Columbia, Architectural Technologies ¬ Structures ¬ Vancouver, Canada Environmental Science – National University of Singapore Cultural – Technische Universität München, Architectural History & Theory ¬ Ecology ¬ Germany Conservation ¬ Perspectives on Architecture – University of California, Berkeley, USA. Managerial Professional studies Other courses of interest A combination of continuous assessment Landscape Architecture ϭ178 and end-of-semester written examinations Structural Engineering with Architecture ϭ189 is used. In your final year, you’ll also submit KEY FACT City Planning & Environmental Policy ϭ179 a report of your design research project. We are the only college in Ireland with professional accreditation/substantial equivalency from RIAI, RIBA & NAAB.

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Year 1 Engage with the Principles

Landscape Architectural Design – Studio-based Learning The Rural and the Urban Landscape

Landscape Understanding Land Use & Landscape & Architectural Planning Biology Archaeology Landscape Environment Plants Technologies

Year 2 & 3 Expand Your Knowledge

Landscape Architectural Design - Studio-based Learning

Private & Communal Spaces - Green Infrastructure Materials & Construction - Internship /Study Abroad

Landscape Landscape Landscape Place Making Architectural Botany Forestry Architecture Theory & History Ecology Technologies

Year 4 Deepen Your Understanding

Landscape Architectural Design - Studio-based Learning Landscape & Architecture - Landscape Architectural Thesis

Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Architectural Geography Psychology Urban Design Planning Research & Profession Technologies

Studying UCD City Planning & Environmental Policy

Year 1 Expand Your Knowledge

Planning Environmental Policy Design

Planning & Development Studio Environmental Change & Policy Urban Design

Introduction to Spatial Planning Introduction to Environmental Policy History of City Planning

Years 2 & 3 Deepen Your Understanding

Community Development Smart Cities GIS

Rural and Landscape Planning Environmental Management Place-Making

Transportation Environmental Innovation Field Study Visits

Planning, Society & Diversity Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Local Area Planning

Year 4 Shape Your Career

Masters in Regional & Urban Planning (MRUP) Masters in Environmental Policy (MSc) Masters in Urban Design & Planning (MSc)

Continue to develop your professional career with UCD... UCD Landscape Architecture “I found Landscape architecture at UCD perfectly combines environmental & ecological studies, technical & technological approaches within a creative design studio. The close-knit nature of our studios allows for strong bonds to be created between students and staff. The panel of diverse and multidisciplinary staff have always tried their best to encourage, support and guide me in the right direction both academically and professionally. Not only did Landscape Architecture at UCD offer a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for my future career Landscape but also presented many once in a lifetime opportunities such as representing UCD on the global stage in EU led programs and Architecture entering international design competitions.” Yousra Aljohmani Student BSc [Hons] [NFQ Level 8] & MLA [NFQ Level 9]

Landscape Architecture LDS2 Why is this course for me? Professional and Managerial Skills Length of Course 4 Years [BSc] [Hons] If you love design, nature and the outdoors, Professional Practice ¬ Law ¬ Research and are interested in society and the ways Writing. Guideline Entry Requirements that we live, and want to make a better, A combination of regular studio reviews, IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* more sustainable future for our towns and reports, as well as end-of-semester written IB Total 24 countrysides, then Landscape Architecture and portfolio examinations, is used to is for you. This exciting programme teaches assess your work. The fourth year concludes Subject Requirements you how to design with nature to improve our with a design thesis based on a subject of Maths: 4 at Standard Level environment and the quality of our lives. your own choosing. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Landscape architects work on all sorts of CCC or equivalent Career & Graduate Study Opportunities projects, all over the world, designing habitats Subject Requirements for humans and non-humans: homes for Graduates of UCD Landscape Architecture Maths: GCSE Grade C city birds, playgrounds for children, rooftop work all over the world because of their gardens, streetscapes, city parks and even transferable skills. Our students become Other Examinations cities themselves. They transform urban professional landscape architects, setting See www.ucd.ie/international and rural land, and water-bodies, and advise up in business, working in private practice, International Foundation Year on countryside matters. Landscape design for governmental bodies or NGO’s. Others Yes. See www.ucdisc.com engages environmentalism, urbanism and go onto further academic study in landscape Internship Opportunity culture, teaching important transferable skills architecture, or related subjects and some Yes that you’ll use wherever you are, whatever you go onto work in areas such as: do in the future. *please note IB requirements are – Environmental and Ecological Policy- under review at the time of printing. What will I study? Making See www.ucd.ie/international/ib The design studio is central to Landscape – Conservation and Resource Management Architecture. You’ll spend most of your time – Planning or Urban Design in the studio, pursuing individual and small The majority of our students become KEY FACT group project work. You’ll learn by doing professional landscape architects. After UCD is currently the only university in design projects that allow you to develop Ireland to offer an undergraduate degree two years of approved work experience, creative skills and apply knowledge taught in Landscape Architecture. This course graduates sit the Irish Landscape Institute is accredited by the Irish Landscape through lectures, seminars, drawing classes, professional exams, which lead to full Institute [ILI] and recognised by the field trips, reviews, readings, individual and professional membership of the ILI. International Federation of Landscape group tutorials. In your third year you will also (See www.irishlandscapeinstitute.com). Architecture [IFLA-Europe]. gain professional experience interning in a KEY FACT landscape related company / institution. A number of Master’s programmes are In year 3 students have the opportunity Lectures fall into three main categories: available for those who wish to pursue the to undertake an optional 6-8 month subject at taught graduate level. The School Ecological and Environmental Sciences internship as part of their degree. of Architecture also offers related Masters Land Use & the Environment ¬ by Research and Doctoral programmes. Environmental Impact Assessment ¬ Landscape Ecology ¬ Soils, Biology, Botany, International Study Opportunities Other courses of interest Trees & Shrubs. We encourage students to gain international Architecture ϭ176 Human Sciences, Technology and Culture experience and many of our students study City Planning & Environmental Policy ϭ179 Landscape History & Theory, Archaeology abroad as part of this programme. Forestry ϭ172 ¬ Rural & Landscape Planning ¬ Materials Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf & Construction ¬ Aesthetics, Drawing and Management ϭ173 Landscape Representation ¬ Placemaking.

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“I chose to study planning because I always had an interest in maps, geography and how places had developed. The course is very practical and involves a lot of studio work, fieldtrips, and guest lectures from practicing planners, most of whom have come through the course themselves. With the current housing shortage and improvements in the economy, there’s a huge demand for planners right now, and plenty of opportunities for employment City Planning & and internships. Last summer, I worked as a transport planner in the National Environmental Transport Authority, where I was involved in planning bus services across many Policy towns in Ireland.” Roy Harford Student BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

City Planning & Environmental Policy RCS1 Why is this course for me? Career & Graduate Study Opportunities If you are interested in both the built and Length of Course 3 Years [+ 1 Year The final step towards your career as a Master’s programme] natural environment, and how human actions planner is to complete a one-year specialist affect the environment, a degree in City Master’s in Planning in UCD: the Master Guideline Entry Requirements Planning & Environmental Policy offers you a of Regional & Urban Planning, the MSc unique opportunity to further your interests. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* in Urban Design and Planning or the MSc IB Total 24 The degree integrates subjects that will in Environmental Policy. This will ensure deepen and broaden your understanding of you gain the necessary professional Subject Requirements environmental, social and economic issues, Maths: 4 at Standard Level accreditations, including that of the Irish and set these in a practical policy context. Planning Institute and the Royal Town Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] A degree in City Planning & Environmental Planning Institute. CCC or equivalent Policy provides you with strong analytical skills, as well as the ability to think critically Graduates find employment in: Subject Requirements Maths: GCSE Grade C about development and environmental – Government and local authorities issues. This degree provides the first steps – Planning and environmental Other Examinations to pursuing a career as a professional consultancies See www.ucd.ie/international planner, urban designer or environmental – Local and regional development International Foundation Year policy expert. organisations Yes. See www.ucdisc.com What will I study? – Private companies (marketing/location/ *please note IB requirements are The degree in City Planning & Environmental real estate/infrastructure) under review at the time of printing. Policy includes modules in: – Non-governmental organisations See www.ucd.ie/international/ib (environmental/heritage/ international First Year development) Introduction to Spatial Planning ¬ Environmental Change & Policy ¬ History of International Study Opportunities City Planning ¬ Urban Design Erasmus exchange opportunities present Second Year an exciting range of choices for you to study Local & Community Planning ¬ Geographical abroad for a semester of a full year, these Information Systems ¬ Smart Cities ¬ Urban include: & Regional Economics – Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, Third Year France Urban & Rural Design ¬ Transport Planning – University of Barcelona, Spain ¬ Housing & Neighbourhood Planning ¬ – City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Rural Landscape Planning ¬ Environmental – University of Connecticut, USA Management – University of Cagliari, Sardinia. The modules are delivered in a variety of formats, including lectures, labs and studios. They comprise individual and team- Other courses of interest KEY FACT based work and assessment, as well as Geography ϭ82 Career prospects for qualified planners are very Architecture ϭ176 end-of-semester examinations. positive. Recent careers days organised in the Landscape Architecture 178 School have witnessed employers networking ϭ with our students in seeking future graduates for Civil Engineering ϭ186 employment. Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169

UCD School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Engineering and Materials Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 1868 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDInternational 179 As an engineer, you will make a real difference in the world and be responsible for leading the way in finding solutions to real problems. Will you develop alternative or new sources of energy, invent life-saving medical devices or create new modes of communication? UCD Engineering offers a particularly wide range of engineering specialisations, from the traditional disciplines to offerings in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Structural Engineering with Architecture and Optical Engineering.

180 Engineering

Engineering 182 Electrical Engineering 187 Biomedical Engineering 184 Electronic Engineering 187 Chemical & Bioprocess Mechanical Engineering 188 Engineering 185 Structural Engineering Civil Engineering 186 with Architecture 189

Why UCD Engineering? Your First Year Experience At UCD, we provide a first-class education Your first year in Engineering at UCD will across our engineering disciplines, which see you immersed in a completely new are variously accredited by Engineers life from both an educational and a social Ireland, the Institution of Chemical perspective. Educationally, the first year Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of is a common year which allows you gain Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3). an understanding of the many engineering Whatever the specialisation, we place disciplines available, before you specialise. considerable emphasis on the mastery of This year will be spent intensively learning analytical skills and the use of quantitative and discovering how to solve problems methods. Study is based on solid through physics, chemistry, mathematics mathematical, scientific and engineering and computing, as well as gaining exposure principles. Essentially, these are the to engineering subjects such as mechanics, fundamentals of engineering and they energy engineering, creativity in design and will enable you to navigate successfully electronic or electrical engineering. through the challenges you will face in Throughout the year, you will be presented your future career. We work with industry with information about the various to ensure that our programmes produce specialisations, and given advice to guide graduates who are highly skilled and trained you in making the right decision when to address the problems that organisations choosing your engineering pathway at the and society face. We also pride ourselves on end of first year. being research intensive and our curricula engages students in a culture of academic excellence and inquiry. This, coupled with the fact that our lecturers are experts in their fields, makes UCD the first choice for anyone interested in engineering.

181 UCD Engineering “If you have an enquiring mind, a desire to innovate and develop solutions to problems that have real social, societal and economic impact, you will find an engineering education both stimulating and rewarding. At UCD, we offer the widest possible choice of engineering disciplines and are committed to the on-going development of both discipline specific and interdisciplinary teaching and research. Whether your interests lie in agri-food, business, communications, energy, healthcare, materials, pharmaceuticals, physical infrastructure, transport or water, there is an option within UCD Engineering that will suit you. With international leaders in the fields of engineering, the programmes will provide you with core knowledge Engineering in the subject, an expectation of attaining excellence BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) and the development of your capacity for independent leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) and creative thinking, problem solving and leadership in your chosen speciality.” or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Professor David FitzPatrick Dean of Engineering

Engineering NUS1 Studying Engineering at UCD Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] At UCD Engineering, we provide a rigorous A world of opportunity awaits you as a +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] education in the fundamental engineering UCD Engineering graduate and, as our subjects and help you to develop problem- programmes are professionally accredited, Guideline Entry Requirements solving and design skills, based on maths and they are fully recognised internationally. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* physics. As a UCD Engineering student, you IB Total 34 You’ll be able to establish a career in many will enrol in a common first year, which allows sectors, including: Subject Requirements you to gain an understanding of the many Maths: 5 at Higher Level different engineering disciplines available, Business ¬ Design ¬ Education ¬ Energy/clean Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level before being offered an unrestricted choice technology ¬ Environment ¬ Food ¬ Healthcare. Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] of specialisation, subject to health and safety Information and communications technology ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level based capacity constraints. We have the ¬ Infrastructure ¬ Research. Subject Requirements widest range of degree choices in the country You’ll be equipped with a mindset and skills Maths: A Level Grade C and, after completing this common first year, that will make you an asset to any employer. Lab Science: A Level Grade D you can choose your second year pathway The Engineering education offered by UCD from one of the following: Other Examinations is recognised by the world’s top companies. See www.ucd.ie/international – Biomedical Engineering In addition to our wide range of BE degrees, UCD has numerous graduate programmes International Foundation Year – Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering including taught Master’s degrees with Yes. See www.ucdisc.com – Civil Engineering specialisations in: Internship Opportunity – Electrical or Electronic Engineering – Biomedical Engineering Yes – Mechanical Engineering – Biosystems & Food Engineering *please note IB requirements are – Structural Engineering with Architecture – Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering under review at the time of printing. Your chosen area of specialisation in – Civil, Structural & Environmental See www.ucd.ie/international/ib second year will also offer routes to further branches of engineering at a Master’s level. Engineering The range of study and career opportunities – Electrical Energy Engineering that can be accessed through our Bachelor’s – Electronic & Computer Engineering and Master’s degree options is illustrated – Engineering with Business on the ‘Studying UCD Engineering’ diagram. You can choose a Bachelor of Engineering – Energy Systems Engineering Science, BSc [3 years], a Bachelor of – Materials Science & Engineering Engineering, BE [4 years] or a Master of – Mechanical Engineering Engineering, ME [5 years). – Optical Engineering Since 2013, the educational standard for – Structural Engineering with Architecture the professional title of Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland) has been an accredited There are also research programmes available Master’s degree programme in engineering to students at both Master’s and PhD level. or equivalent. The BE degree (four years) in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering is accredited at the Master’s level by the KEY FACT Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) All of the ME Programmes have and satisfies the educational standard for an embedded internship element. the professional title of Chartered Engineer (IChemE).

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Year 1 Explore your options

Physics Chemistry Mathematics

Energy Engineering Mechanics Electrical/Electronic Creativity in Design Engineering Computing

These core modules are supplemented by a range of Options and Elective choices that will enable you to develop within your chosen specialisation and areas of interest.

Years 2 & 3 Choose your pathway

Structural Engineering Biomedical Chemical & Bioprocess Civil Electrical/Electronic Mechanical with Architecture

Optional Study Abroad

Years 4 & 5 Focus on your area(s) of specialisation

BE (4 years) ME (5 years) Bachelor of Engineering Master of Engineering Biomedical **Biosystems & Food Engineering with Business Biomedical *Chemical & Bioprocess Materials Science & Engineering Graduate with Graduate with Chemical & Bioprocess a Bachelor Chemical with Biochemical Minor Mechanical a Master of Engineering Civil, Structural & Environmental of Engineering Civil Optical Engineering Electrical Electrical Energy Structural Engineering

Electronic Electronic & Computer with Architecture Mechanical Energy Systems Professional Work Experience

Specialise through Shape your career UCD graduate study with UCD Engineering

Taught & Research Master’s Professional Engineer in your chosen discipline with careers in: Biopharmaceutical Engineering Chemical Engineering Business & Media Electronic & Computer Engineering Construction Design Engineering Management Education Environmental Technology Energy Food Engineering Environment Materials Science & Engineering Finance Structural Engineering Food Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies Healthcare Water, Waste & Environmental Engineering Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Management Manufacturing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Engineering Pharmaceuticals Research & Academia

Research & Academia

Continue to develop your professional career with UCD...

*The 4-year BE degree in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering is accredited by the IChemE as satisfying the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Chemical Engineer. **The ME Biosystems and Food Engineering is accessible from all Engineering Pathways.

183 UCD Engineering “As an avid science fiction fan, I have always been interested in developing technology inspired by the genre. Engineering in UCD is extremely flexible and allowed me to follow the areas that interested me most. The degree programme is 5-years; structured as a 3-year BSc and a 2-year ME degree. I was passionate about developing electronics which interface with our body’s neuromuscular system and so I completed the Electronic engineering stream for my BSc, before moving into the Biomedical engineering stream for my ME. I am now a Biomedical PhD researcher at the UCD Neuromuscular Systems lab where I research deep brain stimulation algorithms for Parkinson’s Engineering disease. My experience throughout the BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) 5-year programme has been invaluable to my leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) research today!” or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) John Fleming PhD student Deep Brain Stimulation - DBS.

Engineering NUS1 Why is this course for me? Medical Sciences for Engineers ¬ Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] Biomedical Engineering involves the Introduction to Physiology ¬ Electrical & +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] application of traditional engineering Electronic Circuits ¬ Computer Engineering ¬ principles to healthcare and medicine. We Electromagnetics ¬ Control Theory ¬ Guideline Entry Requirements can think of the brain and nervous system Mechanics of Fluids ¬ Mechanics of Solids ¬ IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* as a large communication system, which Applied Physics ¬ Applied Dynamics ¬ IB Total 34 co-ordinates and transmits signals around Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology. Subject Requirements the body, and the organs and limbs as A student’s week includes attending lectures Maths: 5 at Higher Level sophisticated engineering systems that and tutorials, as well as participating Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level control functions such as movement, in laboratory-based workshops and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] respiration and blood flow. undertaking independent study. ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level UCD Biomedical Engineers are educated A combination of end-of-semester written Subject Requirements with a strong foundation in electrical/ examinations and continuous assessment Maths: A Level Grade C is used. In your final year, you’ll also submit Lab Science: A Level Grade D electronic and mechanical engineering, which is complemented by an understanding a report of your research project. Other Examinations of physiology and anatomy. This foundation See www.ucd.ie/international is applied to problems in medicine and Career & Graduate Study Opportunities International Foundation Year healthcare in specialised modules such as Graduates can find employment in: Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Biomechanics, Medical Device Design, Neural The Medical Technologies Industries ¬ Pharmaceutical Industries ¬ Medical Device Internship Opportunity Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering and Yes Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering. If you Design ¬ Rehabilitation Engineering ¬ Device are interested in developing new medical Manufacturing ¬ Regulation ¬ Engineering *please note IB requirements are techniques, systems and devices, and you Consultancy. under review at the time of printing. want to be involved in the breakthroughs Graduates can also pursue a taught or See www.ucd.ie/international/ib that are improving the healthcare system research Master’s degree in Biomedical for doctors and patients every day, then this Engineering. You can study for a PhD is the course for you. and work with some of the world’s leading experts on ground-breaking research. What will I study? First Year International Study Opportunities Engineering students follow a common first Opportunities have included: year. Modules include: – Beijing University of Technology, China Chemistry ¬ Creativity in Design ¬ Electrical/ – University of New South Wales, Australia Electronic Engineering ¬ Energy Engineering – University of Illinois, USA ¬ Engineering Computing ¬ Mathematics ¬ Mechanics ¬ Physics. – University of British Columbia, Canada.

Second to Fifth Year Professional Work Experience Sample modules for Biomedical Engineering Professional Work Experience (PWE) Other courses of interest students include: is incorporated in the ME Biomedical Engineering programme. Six- to eight-month Engineering ϭ182 Bioinstrumentation ¬ Biomechanics ¬ internships (the majority of which are paid) Electrical/Electronic Engineering ϭ187 Biomaterials ¬ Neural Engineering ¬ have included the following employers: Mechanical Engineering ϭ188 Nanomaterials ¬ Cell Culture & Tissue Alexion, BD Medical, Boston Scientific, DePuy Medicine ϭ139 Engineering ¬ Biosignal Processing ¬ Medical Synthes, Medtronic, Nypro, and ResMed. Device Design ¬ Rehabilitation Engineering ¬

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Chemical Engineering students working on a bioreactor. Length of Course 4 Years [BE] +1 Year [ME]

Guideline Entry Requirements IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* ¬ Why is this course for me? Environmental Engineering Advanced IB Total 34 Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering (CBE) Separation Processes ¬ Advanced deals with the ingenious transformation Experimental Design. Subject Requirements of matter and energy into products and Maths: 5 at Higher Level A student’s week includes attending lectures Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level services. More specifically, it addresses the and tutorials, as well as participating design and operation of facilities needed to in laboratory-based workshops and Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level achieve this transformation in a technically, undertaking independent study. economically and environmentally A combination of end-of-semester written Subject Requirements acceptable manner. Maths: A Level Grade C examinations and continuous assessment Lab Science: A Level Grade D Examples of products include petrochemicals, is used, culminating in the submission of (bio)pharmaceuticals and nano-materials. advanced research and design projects. Other Examinations Examples of services include energy See www.ucd.ie/international supply (from carbon-based to renewable Career & Graduate Study Opportunities resources), clean air and CO -sequestration. International Foundation Year 2 UCD has the oldest, largest and most Yes. See www.ucdisc.com As a Chemical & Bioprocess Engineer, research-active School of Chemical & you’ll use the sciences as the basis for Bioprocess Engineering in Ireland, and is Internship Opportunity Yes understanding these transformations; you’ll benchmarked competitively against the top apply mathematical and engineering schools in Europe and abroad. In addition, *please note IB requirements are principles to realise them on the appropriate our programme is professionally accredited under review at the time of printing. scale. If you seek invention, and want to to Master’s level by the Institution of See www.ucd.ie/international/ib work at the interface between the sciences, Chemical Engineers (IChemE). All of this mathematics and engineering, with a translates to our graduates being among broad and well-paid portfolio of career the best-paid engineering professionals opportunities, strongly consider CBE. and sought after for employment in sectors What will I study? from chemical to (bio)pharmaceutical and from energy to consultancy and design. We First Year offer taught and research Master’s and PhD Engineering students follow a common first opportunities, and our graduates also enter year. Modules include: Chemistry ¬ Creativity in Design ¬ Electrical/Electronic Engineering ¬ Master’s and PhD programmes in leading Energy Engineering ¬ Engineering Computing international universities. ¬ Mathematics ¬ Mechanics ¬ Physics. International Study Opportunities Second to Fifth Year Recent opportunities have included a year in: At the end of Year 2, students can choose Sample modules for Chemical & Bioprocess – University of California, Santa Barbara, USA either the BE in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering students include: Organic – University of Connecticut, USA Engineering or the BE in Chemical Chemistry for Engineers ¬ Inorganic & Engineering with Biochemical Engineering Physical Chemistry for Engineers ¬ Chemical – ENSIACET, Toulouse, France Minor. Both can lead to the ME in Chemical & & Bioprocess Engineering Measurement ¬ – McGill University, Canada. Bioprocess Engineering. Biotechnology for Engineers ¬ Computing in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Professional Work Experience (PWE) ¬ Chemical & Bioprocess Reaction is incorporated in the ME Chemical & Bioprocess Other courses of interest Engineering ¬ Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering programme. Six- to eight-month Engineering ϭ182 Engineering Thermodynamics ¬ Commercial internships (the majority of which are paid) Biomedical Engineering ϭ184 Pharmaceutical & Bioprocessing Technology have included the following employers: AbbVie, Chemistry ϭ121 ¬ Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Design Alexion, APC, BMS, GSK, Irving Oil, Jacobs, Lilly, ¬ Professional Engineering (Finance) ¬ MSD, Pfizer and PM Group. Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry ϭ122

UCD Engineering & Architecture Programme Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Engineering and Materials Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 1868 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDEngArch 185 UCD Engineering “From a very young age, I’ve always wanted to be a Civil Engineer. Studying Civil Engineering at UCD has allowed me to apply practical knowledge to the real world through lectures, field trips, lab work and tutorials. Working as a Civil Engineer is a rewarding profession where the work you do influences where people work, learn, relax and live. As technology changes and as population growth continues, civil engineers adapt the resources and infrastructure we have to meet our needs. As part of the Professional Work Experience module, I worked with an Irish owned company, Ward and Burke Microtunnelling in Canada. I graduated from UCD in 2018 with a Master’s in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering and was offered a full-time position before I BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) even graduated. I’m currently based in Toronto, leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) installing underground tunnels for water and wastewater.” or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Cable-stayed bridge. Larry Gaule Graduate Engineering NUS1 Why is this course for me? A student’s week involves attending Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] Civil Engineering deals with the design, lectures, tutorials, participating in +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] construction and maintenance of the laboratory classes and undertaking project physical and naturally built environment. and design exercises, both individually Guideline Entry Requirements It includes the design of bridges, buildings, and in teams. IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* roads and dams, and works relating to IB Total 34 Coursework is continually assessed but management of our water resources. The modules also include end-of-semester Subject Requirements work of civil engineers is evident all around written examinations. Maths: 5 at Higher Level us and their contribution to society is huge. Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level This work incorporates environmental Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] protection; large-scale construction Graduates can find employment in: ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level projects; ensuring the provision of safe – Environmental industries Subject Requirements drinking water; designing and implementing Maths: A Level Grade C strategies for treating wastewater and – Transportation engineering Lab Science: A Level Grade D pollutants; development of transport – Water resource and hydraulic engineering Other Examinations infrastructure; flood prevention; and the See www.ucd.ie/international design of foundations for different ground – Management and project management International Foundation Year conditions. – Financial services Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Skills for meeting these requirements – Research Internship Opportunity are developed in UCD Civil Engineering, Graduates can apply for taught and research Yes in core areas of structural design, water Master’s degrees in UCD, including Civil, and environmental engineering, transport Structural and Environmental Engineering *please note IB requirements are engineering and geotechnical (soil and and Engineering with Business. Graduates under review at the time of printing. foundation) engineering. can also apply for positions in PhD research See www.ucd.ie/international/ib programmes. What will I study? International Study Opportunities First Year Opportunities to date have included: Engineering students follow a common first – University of Melbourne, Australia year. Modules include: – University of California, Berkeley, USA Chemistry ¬ Creativity in Design ¬ Electrical/ – University of Auckland, New Zealand Electronic Engineering ¬ Energy Engineering ¬ Engineering Computing ¬ Mathematics ¬ – University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA. Mechanics ¬ Physics. Professional Work Experience Second to Fifth Year Professional Work Experience (PWE) Areas of study for Civil Engineering include: is incorporated in the ME programme. Theory, Design & Analysis of Structures ¬ Eight-month internships (the majority of Hydraulic Engineering ¬ Treatment which are paid) have included the following employers: AECOM, Arup, ESB, Malone Other courses of interest Processes for Water & Wastewater ¬ Soil O’Regan, O’Connor Sutton Cronin, Roughan Engineering ϭ182 Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering ¬ & O’Donovan, and RPS Group. Mechanical Engineering ϭ188 Construction Materials & Practice ¬ Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering with Architecture ϭ189 Landscape Architecture ϭ189

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“I was originally attracted to UCD Engineering due to its national and international standing, as well as the many engineering disciplines the school offers. I chose to specialise in Electronic and Electrical Engineering for my bachelor’s and later went on to further specialise in Electrical Energy Engineering for my master’s degree, from which I graduated in 2018. My 5 years at UCD has been an Electronic amazing journey, in which I have learned about the exciting technologies that shape Engineering the electrical grid and energy industry, and the cutting-edge research that will power or our future power systems. This allowed me Electrical the opportunity to conduct exciting research for my master’s thesis, which has led to a job Engineering as an Electrical Markets Engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) United States.“ leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Daniel Levie Graduate Electrical Power Transmission Network.

Engineering NUS1 Why is this course for me? A combination of end-of-semester written Electrical and Electronic Engineers have examinations and continuous assessment Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] revolutionised the way we live today. As is used. In your final year, you will undertake +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] an electronic or electrical engineer, you a substantial project, involving some can lead the way in designing technologies combination of research and design in some Guideline Entry Requirements that will shape our world. Such engineers area of interest. This will be assessed using IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* use creative ways to generate and handle reports, presentations and an interview. IB Total 34 electricity and information. They have Subject Requirements developed the technologies we use to Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Maths: 5 at Higher Level listen to music and communicate with one You could be involved in projects that make Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level another, including smartphones and the a difference to the world, e.g. harnessing Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] Internet. Electrical and electronic engineers new sources of energy or developing ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level are also developing new ways to solve the advanced digital technologies. Exciting Subject Requirements world’s energy problems by harnessing opportunities exist in areas such as Maths: A Level Grade C renewable energy sources like wind and designing new means of communication or Lab Science: A Level Grade D ocean energy. the next generation of multimedia devices, Other Examinations studying the human brain, working with See www.ucd.ie/international What will I study? electrical energy systems or developing First Year new imaging techniques. International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com Engineering students follow a common first You can also pursue graduate study year. Modules include: Internship Opportunity internationally or as part of a UCD Master’s Yes Chemistry ¬ Creativity in Design ¬ Electrical/ degree, e.g. ME in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering ¬ Energy Engineering ME in Electronic & Computer Engineering, *please note IB requirements are ¬ Engineering Computing ¬ Mathematics ¬ ME in Electrical Energy Engineering, ME under review at the time of printing. Mechanics ¬ Physics. in Engineering with Business or ME in Optical See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Second to Fifth Year Engineering. Students on this degree follow the same International Study Opportunities pathway until their third year, when they specialise in either Electrical or Electronic Opportunities to date have included: Engineering. Modules include: – McGill University, Montreal, Canada Electrical & Electronic Circuits ¬ – National University, Singapore Electromagnetics ¬ Digital Electronics ¬ – University of California, USA Electrical Energy Systems ¬ Communication – University of Queensland. Systems ¬ Electromagnetic Waves ¬ Professional Work Experience Signal Processing ¬ Analogue Electronics ¬ Power System Engineering ¬ Radio- Professional Work Experience (PWE) is frequency Electronics ¬ Neural Engineering ¬ incorporated in the ME programmes. Six- to Renewable Energy Systems ¬ Power System eight-month internships (the majority of Operation which are paid) have included the following employers: Accenture, Analog Devices, Other courses of interest A student’s week includes attending lectures Eiratech Robotics, EirGrid, ESB, Intel, Engineering ϭ182 and tutorials, as well as participating Mainstream Renewable Power, Workday, Biomedical Engineering ϭ184 in laboratory-based assignments and and Xilinx. Computer Science ϭ136 undertaking independent study.

UCD Engineering & Architecture Programme Office [email protected] www.ucd.ie/international/ Engineering and Materials Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 1868 study-at-ucd-global facebook.com/UCDEngArch 187 UCD Engineering “I always dreamt of a career in motorsport and now, thanks to UCD, I am living my dream! My mechanical engineering degree at UCD was a fantastic springboard for a career in F1 car design. The course offered a wide and varied selection of classes. I especially liked the materials & design modules. I now apply everything I learned at UCD in designing carbon fibre parts as a senior composite designer for Force India F1 Team. Throughout my years as a student, the staff at UCD provided support and encouragement Mechanical that really helped me in my professional journey.” Engineering Sósanna Ní Dhubháin Graduate

BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) or BE (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Condensation shock associated with local supersonic flow.

Engineering NUS1 Why is this course for me? A combination of end-of-semester written Mechanical engineers help to improve our examinations and continuous assessment Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] world. We face unprecedented challenges, is used. In your final year, you’ll also submit +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] from understanding climate change, a report of your research project. Guideline Entry Requirements to managing global mobility, to finding sustainable growth pathways for the Career & Graduate Study Opportunities IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* Opportunities are extraordinarily diverse, IB Total 34 burgeoning population in the developing world. Mechanical Engineering in UCD making graduates highly resilient to changing Subject Requirements provides you with the education, skills and economic circumstances. Recent graduates Maths: 5 at Higher Level are currently employed in: Energy, Biomedical, Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level knowledge you’ll need to understand the challenges, and help to develop the new Aeronautical, Automotive and Manufacturing Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] solutions we need. Working in areas ranging Sectors ¬ IT companies ¬ Management and ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level from energy to aerospace, biomedicine Project Management. Subject Requirements or manufacturing, mechanical engineers Graduates can pursue taught or research Maths: A Level Grade C are changing our world for the better. They Lab Science: A Level Grade D Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, create new solutions, integrate disparate Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Other Examinations technologies, increase energy efficiency, Systems Engineering, Engineering with See www.ucd.ie/international reduce our consumption of natural resources Business or Biomedical Engineering in UCD International Foundation Year and minimise our impact on the local and or elsewhere. Those with a strong interest in Yes. See www.ucdisc.com global environment. If you want to help research also have the opportunity to pursue forge a path to a brighter future, Mechanical a PhD. Internship Opportunity Engineering at UCD is the place for you. Yes International Study Opportunities What will I study? *please note IB requirements are Students are encouraged to spend one under review at the time of printing. First Year or more semesters abroad, attending a See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Engineering students follow a common first Mechanical Engineering degree of equivalent year. Modules include: Chemistry ¬ Creativity standard. To date, students have studied in: in Design ¬ Electrical/Electronic Engineering ¬ – University of California, Berkeley, USA Energy Engineering ¬ Engineering Computing ¬ Mathematics ¬ Mechanics ¬ Physics – Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Second to Fifth Year – EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland Sample modules for Mechanical Engineering – Australia, France and New Zealand. students include: Mechanical Engineering Professional Work Experience Design ¬ Mechanics of Fluids ¬ Professional Work Experience (PWE) is Materials Science & Engineering ¬ Heat incorporated in the ME programme. Six-to Transfer ¬ Electrical & Electronic Circuits ¬ eight-month internships (the majority of Manufacturing Engineering ¬ Mechanics of which are paid) have included the following Solids ¬ Professional Engineering ¬ Engineering employers: AbbVie, Accenture, Boston Thermodynamics ¬ Applied Dynamics ¬ Scientific, Fingleton White, Glen Dimplex, Biomechanics ¬ Measurement Henkel, Hilti, Jacobs Engineering, Jaguar Land Other courses of interest & Instrumentation ¬ Control Theory. Engineering ϭ182 Rover, and Nypro. A student’s week includes attending lectures Biomedical Engineering ϭ184 and tutorials, as well as participating in Agricultural Systems Technology ϭ162 laboratory-based workshops and undertaking independent study.

www.ucd.ie/international/ UCD Engineering & Architecture Programme Office [email protected] study-at-ucd-global Engineering and Materials Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 +353 1 716 1868 facebook.com/UCDEngArch 188 UCD Engineering “I chose to study Structural Engineering with Architecture because the course seemed like a perfect balance of problem solving, creativity and design. What really sets this course apart is that the school recognizes the importance of developing areas such as leadership, team work, innovation, economics and communication. The 8-month work placement in 4th year was a highlight for me, this placement gave me the opportunity to apply what I Structural had learned in UCD to real life problems and get exposure to potential employers. Engineering with After graduating UCD, I was delighted to be offered a job with ARUP, a multi-national Architecture leading engineering design firm, where I have had the opportunity to watch my work take shape in the built environment. BSc (Engineering Science) (NFQ Level 8) leading to ME (NFQ Level 9) Caitlin McDonnell Graduate

Engineering NAS1 Why is this course for me? A student’s week includes attending lectures If you’re interested in the beauty of and tutorials, as well as participating architectural design, and you want to be the in laboratory-based workshops and Length of Course 3 Years [BSc] [Hons] one who realises these designs by creating undertaking independent study. +2 Years [ME] or 4 Years [BE] viable solutions that ensure structures stand A combination of end-of-semester written Guideline Entry Requirements the test of time, then this is the course for you. examinations and continuous assessment The Structural Engineering with Architecture IB- International Baccalaureate Diploma* is used. In your final year, you’ll also submit IB Total 34 degree at UCD is a two-part degree, with an a report of your research project. initial three-year Bachelor’s degree followed Subject Requirements by a two-year Master’s degree, focusing Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Maths: 5 at Higher Level primarily on the design of structures. The The ME programme in Structural Lab Science: 4 at Higher Level programme’s aim is to develop an appreciation Engineering with Architecture is fully Cambridge A Level [+ GCSE O Level] for architecture, coupled with the solid accredited by Engineers Ireland, and thus ABBB / AAA / AAB+ C AS Level fundamentals of an engineering degree. recognised internationally. Graduates can Subject Requirements This will enable graduates to challenge the find employment in Ireland and abroad in Maths: A Level Grade C traditional boundaries of structural design. areas such as: Lab Science: A Level Grade D What will I study? ¬ Engineering consultancy Construction Other Examinations First Year management ¬ Project management and See www.ucd.ie/international Engineering students follow a common first planning ¬ Management consultancy and year. Modules include: Chemistry ¬ Creativity finance. International Foundation Year Yes. See www.ucdisc.com in Design ¬ Electrical/Electronic Engineering ¬ You can also pursue an academic career, Energy Engineering ¬ Engineering Computing and a PhD in Structural Engineering, Internship Opportunity ¬ Mathematics ¬ Mechanics ¬ Physics. in Ireland or abroad. Yes Second Year *please note IB requirements are Construction Materials ¬ Construction International Study Opportunities under review at the time of printing. Practice ¬ Mechanics of Solids ¬ Soil There is the opportunity to spend a See www.ucd.ie/international/ib Mechanics ¬ Architecture for Structural semester abroad. Students to date Engineers have spent semesters at: University of Third Year Cantabria, Spain ¬ University of California, Structure & Form ¬ Analysis of Structures ¬ USA ¬ University of Connecticut, USA ¬ Design of Structures ¬ Energy Systems: San Jose State University, USA ¬ University Buildings of Washington, USA. Fourth Year Professional Work Experience Taught modules in semester one are Professional Work Experience (PWE) is typically followed by an eight-month work incorporated in the ME programme. Eight- placement. month internships (the majority of which are paid) have included the following employers: Fifth Year Arup, Meinhardt (London), OBA Consulting Innovation Leadership ¬ Advanced Engineers, O’Connor Sutton Cronin, Thornton Structural Analysis & Design ¬ Professional Engineering (Management) ¬ Soil Mechanics Tomasetti (New York), and Waterman Moylan. & Geotechnical Engineering ¬ Bridge Other courses of interest Engineering ¬ Research Project Architecture ϭ176 Civil Engineering ϭ186

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A-Level Applicants ϭ24 Civil Engineering ϭ186 German ϭ48 Accommodation ϭ14 Classics (Greek & Roman Global Citizenship ϭ32 Civilisation, Latin, Greek) ϭ43 Actuarial & Financial Studies ϭ135 Global Lounge ϭ21 Classics, Art History & Archaeology ϭ58 Ad Astra Academy ϭ27 Grants ϭ26 Classics, English & History ϭ59 Agri-Environmental Sciences ϭ169 Health & Performance Science ϭ151 Commerce ϭ102 Agricultural Science ϭ160 History ϭ49 Commerce International ϭ104 Agricultural Systems Technology ϭ162 History & Politics ϭ64 Computational Social Science ϭ72 Agriculture, Food & Nutrition ϭ159 Horticulture, Landscape Computer Science ϭ136 & Sportsturf Management ϭ173 Alternative Admissions Pathways ϭ28 Computer Science with Data Science ϭ137 Human Nutrition ϭ171 Animal & Crop Production ϭ163 Dairy Business ϭ168 Information & Communication Studies ϭ83 Animal Science ϭ164 Developing Your Career ϭ34 International Study Opportunities ϭ32 Animal Science — Equine ϭ165 Disability Support 20 Internships 35 Applied & Computational ϭ ϭ Mathematics ϭ125 Drama Studies ϭ44 Irish Folklore ϭ51 Applied Language Centre ϭ28 Economics ϭ73 Irish Studies ϭ52 Applying to UCD ϭ24 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics ϭ74 Italian ϭ53 Archaeology ϭ81 Economics & Finance ϭ105 Landscape Architecture ϭ178 Architecture, Planning Electronic or Electrical Engineering ϭ187 Landscapes & Society & Environmental Policy ϭ174 Engineering ϭ181 (Archaeology, Geography and History) ϭ75 Architecture ϭ176 Engineering ϭ182 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures ϭ65 Art History ϭ41 English ϭ45 Law ϭ88 Arts & Humanities ϭ38 English, Drama & Film ϭ60 Law ϭ91 BA Arts (Two Subjects) ϭ39 English, European & World Literatures ϭ61 Law with Chinese ϭ92 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ϭ111 English with Creative Writing ϭ62 Law with Economics ϭ93 Biomedical Engineering ϭ184 English Literature ϭ63 Law with Politics ϭ95 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences ϭ142 Entry Requirements ϭ24 Law with Social Justice ϭ96 Business ϭ100 Environmental Biology ϭ113 Learning Support Services ϭ22 Business & Law ϭ97 Facilities & Supports ϭ14 Library ϭ22 Campus Visits ϭ24 Fees & Funding ϭ26 Linguistics ϭ54 Career Development Centre ϭ34 Film Studies ϭ46 Living on Campus ϭ14 Cell & Molecular Biology ϭ112 Find Out More About UCD ϭ8 Map of UCD ϭ190 Celtic Civilisation ϭ42 Food & Agribusiness Management ϭ166 Mathematics (BA) ϭ129 Celtic Studies, Art History & History ϭ57 Food Business with Chinese Studies ϭ167 Mathematics (BSc) ϭ128 Chaplaincy Service ϭ22 Food Science ϭ170 Maths Support Centre ϭ22 Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering ϭ185 Forestry ϭ172 Mechanical Engineering ϭ188 Chemistry ϭ121 French ϭ47 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology ϭ124 Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry ϭ122 Genetics ϭ114 Medicine ϭ138 Chemistry with Environmental Geography ϭ82 & Sustainable Chemistry ϭ123 Medicine ϭ139 Geology ϭ134

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Medicine (Graduate Entry) ϭ141 Student Counselling Service ϭ20 Microbiology ϭ115 Student Health Service ϭ20 Modern Languages ϭ67 Student Support ϭ20 Music ϭ55 Student Welfare ϭ20 Music, Film & Drama ϭ66 Students’ Union ϭ21 Neuroscience ϭ116 Theoretical Physics ϭ133 Orientation (New Students) ϭ31 UCD Campus Life ϭ14 Peer Mentoring ϭ21 UCD Horizons ϭ13 Pharmacology ϭ117 UCD Sport & Fitness ϭ16 Philosophy ϭ84 Useful Contacts ϭ196 Philosophy, Politics and Economics ϭ76 Veterinary Medicine ϭ153 Physics ϭ127 Veterinary Medicine ϭ154 Physics with Astronomy Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) ϭ156 & Space Science ϭ132 Veterinary Nursing ϭ157 Physiology 118 ϭ Volunteering Opportunities Physiotherapy ϭ146 (International) ϭ32 City Planning & Environmental Policy ϭ179 Zoology ϭ120 Plant Biology ϭ119 Politics & International Relations ϭ85 Psychology ϭ77 Radiography ϭ143 Religious Worship ϭ22 Scholarships & Awards ϭ26 Science ϭ108 Social Sciences ϭ68 Social Justice ϭ86 Social Policy & Sociology ϭ78 Societies ϭ16 Sociology ϭ87 Spanish ϭ56 Sport & Exercise Management ϭ152 Sport & Performance ϭ149 Sports Clubs ϭ16 Statistics (BA) ϭ131 Statistics (BSc) ϭ130 Structural Engineering with Architecture ϭ189 Student Advisers ϭ20 Student Centre ϭ20

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