UCD Graduate Studies Programme Listing 2015
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UCD Graduate Studies Programme Listing 2015 University College Dublin Ireland’s Global University Contents Welcome from the President 1 UCD Leads & Shapes Agendas in Ireland and throughout the world 2-3 Destination Dublin 4-5 Life at UCD 6 UCD Campus Life 7 Student Societies 8 Student Facilities & Supports 8 Student Welfare 9 Developing Your Career at UCD 10-11 UCD Career Development Centre 12-13 Research at UCD 14-15 A World of Expertise 15-24 UCD Research Funding 25 Fees, Funding and Scholarships 26 Cost of Living 27 Applying to UCD 28 Step-by-Step Guide 28-29 Language Proficiency 30 Student Visas & Immigration 31 Term Dates 32 View the Graduate Programmes Brochure-2015 Entry The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. University College Dublin reserves the right to make changes at any time. UCD Graduate Studies Welcome to UCD I am delighted that you are considering As you consider your future, I hope that this graduate study at University College Dublin programme listing will give you a flavour - one of Europe’s leading research-intensive of the breadth of opportunity, academic universities and Ireland’s leader in graduate guidance and career support that awaits education with over 8,000 graduate students you here. You can start with this programme with almost a quarter being graduate research listing, but you will learn so much more from students. the website. So, learn as much as you can about the UCD environment and come and I came to UCD from Durham University in join us on a journey of academic and personal the UK and before that, from the University discovery that will equip you for life. of Western Australia, Perth. I came to UCD because of the quality of this university’s academic teaching and research and because of the vibrancy of the UCD community. What also attracted me to UCD is its global perspective. UCD is Ireland’s global university. Professor Andrew Deeks, President There are over 6,000 international students here, making this a very cosmopolitan campus. Our community of national and international students find a warm and welcoming campus environment. Students are actively encouraged to participate in UCD’s vast range of clubs, societies, sports, events and social facilities - ensuring that new friendships are developed with fellow students from across the University, across Ireland and indeed across the world. www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies 1 UCD Graduate Studies UCD leads & shapes agendas in Ireland and throughout the world 2 www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies UCD Graduate Studies With over 160 years of tradition, UCD has been a major contributor to What they say about UCD: the making of modern Ireland; leading and shaping agendas since its foundation in 1854. UCD was created from an idea, its founder John Henry Newman’s The Idea of a University, written in 1852. This idea sought ‘true enlargement of mind’ and ‘a university mission to benefit the wider world’. To this day, UCD stays true to this ethos. UCD is a distinctively Irish university but with global impact. UCD is the most connected and networked university with Government, industry and society in Ireland. Many of UCD’s 218,000 alumni have made their mark in all areas of industry, arts, engineering, science, culture, sport and public life, in Ireland and abroad. UCD in the top 1% Industry Partnerships TOP UCD is one of the world’s elite universities - among the 1% top 1% in world university rankings (THE and QS) 250+ 1000+ Partner companies Companies fund research at E O collaborate on TOP The university has a position in the top 1% globally for G UCD I A research programmes D C 1% eighteen subject areas: (QS Subject rankings 2013) P W UCD’s citation impact is 56% above the world average Culture 56% Economy ABOVE reflecting the quality of research E R N & Society D R S E E V Z I I S M F V I C E E C R T I R O P E E U G S K A P R N S E R I E S I D G H L O G E K T N O S S B R H T A A T E C T N T O I I L E T U L L A G L O W O E I L L T HCA R G E H EA UCD is at the forefront of global knowledge and research studies that SHELL Energy & Health Environment have real societal impact. As the highest level research is, by its nature, I T F global in scope, UCD fosters collaboration with the ‘best of the best’ researchers across the world. The university has a focus on five research priorities (Culture, Economy C AR B E R Y and Society; Health; Information, Computation and Communications; D A IRY GO L D Agri-food Information, C I T I Agri-Food; and Energy and Environment) which map to critical global R Y KER Computation & INTEL A research challenges. UCD collaborates with industry worldwide to N B I Communication G LA E Y develop knowledge and solutions within these priority areas. I G L W R Global Connections Global collaboration • UCD is a member of several international research and education networks such as Universitas 21 (U21), Erasmus, UNICA and EUC. UCD has collaborated with over 1,000 companies on research programmes, and receives funding from over 250 partner companies • UCD is partner to 55 universities in Top 100 Times Higher 2013 Rankings. across the five research themes. • UCD has a presence around the world through overseas UCD, through NovaUCD, has provided business development support programmes: UCD provides and accredits degree programmes in to 242 companies and collaborated with over 350 industry partners, co-operation with partner institutions in China, such as Peking, earning €5.2 million in commercialisation income, with the majority of Renmin and Fudan; as well as in Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. royalty income coming from multinational companies. www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies 3 UCD Graduate Studies Destination Dublin University College Dublin’s friendly and welcoming campus is based in one of Europe’s most vital, vibrant capital cities. 4 www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies UCD Graduate Studies Dublin is noted for its young, creative population, Dublin was voted in the Top 10 Best Student Cities in the World by QS World University Rankings 2012 The Dublin Region accounts for over 57% of the total number of international students studying in Ireland Nominated by Fortune Magazine as the best European City for business people and ranked No.1 for the availability of skilled employees in 2011 by the Brookings Global Metro Monitor Dublin has many beaches dotted along the coastline. For walks and views try one of the many parks and mountain hiking trails. Dublin boasts wonderful amenities for everyone to enjoy The city is famous for its live music, vibrant theatre and performance arts culture: from young bands playing free in pubs to top international performers Dublin Bikes is the most successful city bike rental scheme in Europe with 1 million trips a year Dublin’s international airport provides a gateway to the capital cities of Europe and the rest of the world www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies 5 UCD Graduate Studies Life at UCD 6 www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies UCD Graduate Studies Life at university is not just about lectures and study: there is so much more to being at UCD. Sports, societies and an active social life are vital ingredients of your university experience. UCD Campus Life Sarah McLaughlin What’s on campus? USA The main Belfield campus offers students a wide range of services, including restaurants, cafés, well-stocked shops, a MSocSc Social Work campus bookshop, a bike shop, crèche and a barber shop. Launderettes are available for the student residences. There (Social Worker, US) is also a post office and full banking facilities on campus. “The campus has UCD Student Centre and UCD Sport & Fitness excellent facilities and a proactive student The Student Centre and the UCD Sport & Fitness is the A passion for sport and participation can be seen body which ensures a great student life home for 150 clubs and societies. throughout UCD. definitely worth experiencing.” The award winning centre has: Sports facilities include: • A state-of-the-art 3D cinema which screens the • 50 metre, Olympic standard swimming pool latest blockbusters and classics • Gym, dance and spinning studios (free for students) Matteo Cavasin • Drama theatre • Sauna and jacuzzi Italy • Debating chamber • Three multi-purpose sports halls • 600-seat auditorium • Four squash courts ME Materials Science • Meeting rooms (for student clubs and societies) • Handball/racquetball alley & Engineering • TV studio • Climbing wall • Radio pod • Changing facilities for indoor and outdoor sports “I would describe UCD • Seminar room • High performance and squad gyms as a really stimulating • Medical centre, pharmacy, barber and newsagent • 17 natural grass pitches on campus, including the environment where • Great places to eat or just chill out UCD Bowl, home ground to both UCD RFC and UCD you have the chance AFC to learn about your • Five floodlit tennis courts subject of interest, but • Six synthetic 5-a-side pitches also get to cultivate • A sand-based hockey pitch many different For more detail, see • A synthetic rugby pitch interests; recreational, www.ucd.ie/sport, www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness • A synthetic GAA pitch sporting and cultural.” and www.ucd.ie/studentcentre • A synthetic 11-a-side soccer pitch and check us out on facebook.com/studentcentre. • The National Hockey Stadium www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies 7 Student Societies There are over seventy student societies.