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Welcome to UCD University College Dublin An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath Welcome to UCD Message from the Dean The mission of University College Dublin (UCD) is to advance knowledge, pursue truth and foster learning in an atmosphere of discovery, innovation and excellence, drawing out the best in each individual, and contributing to the social, cultural and economic life of Ireland in the wider world. In fulfilling this mission, UCD offers a wide range of high quality graduate programmes across its five Colleges. Each UCD College has its own Graduate School which has the remit to co-ordinate and develop graduate education in the College. There are currently over 6,000 students enrolled in graduate study at UCD, accounting for approximately 28% of our total student population. UCD has developed its graduate studies programmes in line with European best practice and is committed to the delivery of first-class graduate education. As an internationally recognised and research-driven university, UCD attracts talented students from around the world. UCD offers both taught and research graduate programmes in a range of disciplines. Taught programmes are available at certificate, diploma and Master’s level. These courses are modularised to facilitate access, continuing professional development and life-long learning. Graduate research opportunities are available at Master’s and Doctoral degree levels and allow students the opportunity to play an active role in UCD’s flourishing research community. Upon entering one of our graduate programmes you will begin on a path of intense intellectual stimulation, learning new skills and dramatically expanding your knowledge of your chosen discipline. It is a tremendously rewarding experience and one which will both enrich your life and enhance your career prospects. I look forward to welcoming you to graduate studies at UCD. Professor Michael P. Ryan Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Training Contents Graduate Studies at UCD 04 Introduction UCD Graduate School 06 of Arts and Celtic Studies UCD Graduate School of Business and Law 10 (including the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School) Graduate School of Engineering, 18 Mathematical and Physical Sciences UCD Graduate School 22 of Human Sciences UCD Graduate School 26 of Life Sciences 30 30 Taught courses 31 Support for Graduate Studies Programmes 30 Research degrees: Doctoral Students Master’s 31 Key Stages of the Structured PhD Structured PhD at UCD 32 33 UCD Campuses 34 UCD Student Advisers Graduate Student Support 33 UCD Libraries 34 Accommodation 33 UCD IT Services 34 UCD Disability Support Services 36 37 UCD Sports Graduate Student Life 37 UCD Students’ Union 37 UCD Sociaties 37 Other facilities 38 38 Why Ireland? 39 English Language International Students 38 Living in Dublin Courses at UCD 39 English Language 39 UCD International Office Requirements 40 Student Visa Requirements 40 Embassies in Ireland 41 41 General Entry 41 Apply Online Applying to UCD Requirements for 41 Fees Information Graduate Studies 42 42 Funding from UCD 43 Other Funding Sources Funding Opportunities 42 Local Authourity Funding 43 Agencies which fund Graduate Programmes www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies Page Table of Contents | Page UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy UCD School of Classics UCD School of English, Drama and Film UCD School of History and Archives UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics UCD School of Languages and Literatures Graduate Studies at UCD UCD School of Music Office of the UCD Graduate School of Business and Law UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Dean of Graduate UCD School of Law Studies and Postdoctoral UCD Graduate School of Engineering, Training Mathematical and Physical Sciences UCD School of Architecture, Landscape and Civil Engineering UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics UCD School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering UCD School of Geological Sciences UCD School of Mathematical Sciences UCD School of Physics UCD Graduate School of Human Sciences UCD School of Applied Social Science UCD School of Economics UCD School of Education and Lifelong Learning UCD School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy Graduate students make up more College. Each Graduate School is UCD School of Information and Library Studies than one quarter of all students at led by a Director and administered UCD School of Philosophy UCD. We are committed to providing by a Graduate School Manager or UCD School of Politics and International Relations all our graduate students with Programme Manager. Each individual UCD School of Psychology the best possible educational and School also has a Graduate UCD School of Social Justice UCD School of Sociology research experience. UCD is divided Co-ordinator who is a member into five Colleges, each with a of academic staff responsible for number of constituent Schools. Each graduate education. You will find the UCD Graduate School of Life Sciences College has its own Graduate School, details about each of our Graduate UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine which coordinates the graduate Schools overleaf. UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science education for all the Schools in that UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science UCD School of Public Health and Population Science Page UCD Graduate Schools: Introduction | Page UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies UCD’s College of Arts and Celtic Studies is an excellent Graduate research at UCD is further enhanced by the UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies choice for graduate study. Whether you are studying for university’s impressive research and archival infrastructure a taught diploma or Master’s degree, or embarking on a in the humanities. The Irish Folklore Institute at UCD is research degree (Research Master’s or PhD), you will find one of the largest folklore repositories in the world, while a supportive academic environment, well-designed cutting- UCD Archives contain an unrivalled collection of material edge programmes and a wide range of specialist resources. relating to Ireland’s political history and the formation of the Irish state. The UCD Humanities Institute of Ireland (HII) With Ireland’s most extensive and dynamic concentration supports leading edge inter-disciplinary and programmatic of humanities scholars, UCD has particular strengths in research whilst the HII’s Irish Virtual Research Library areas such as Celtic and Irish studies, Irish literature, history and Archive is a pioneer in the field of humanities and and heritage, folklore and archaeology as well as in fields ICT through its innovative programme of enabling interactive such as music, linguistics, medieval studies, film studies, electronic access to UCD’s archival collections. The UCD art history, classical studies and European languages, Ó Cléirigh Institute for the Study of Irish History and literatures and cultures. Research in the humanities at UCD Civilisation provides a focus for Irish medieval studies is conducted both within the UCD College of Arts and Celtic while the UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies Studies’ eight Schools as well as in inter-disciplinary centres is inter-disciplinary in its research focus. and institutes. UCD boasts a wide range of academic expertise in the arts and humanities and more information on staff specialisms can be accessed through the website. UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies consists of the following eight schools: A notification settling a dispute UCD School of Archaeology over possession of the place called UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy ‘Ynes’ (Iniscourcy), 1180-1220. This UCD School of Classics Associated Institutes: image was taken as part of the 2006 UCD School of English, Drama and Film 'Images of Research' competition, by UCD School of History and Archives UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, UCD Humanities Institute of Ireland Gillian Finan. Irish Folklore and Linguistics UCD Global Irish Institute UCD School of Languages and Literatures UCD School of Music www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/artsceltic.htm Page UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies | Page UCD Graduate School Our Student Testimonials of Arts and Celtic Studies Tania Denise Guerra “UCD has a friendly atmosphere. The professors are not only highly qualified in their area, but also very supportive.” Studying for a MA in Second Language Studies Graduate School Support for Graduate Students Niamh Nestor “UCD has an energetic and friendly atmosphere and the staff are always helpful and warm. The facilities on campus are excellent, in The UCD Graduate School of Arts and Celtic Studies The Graduate School offers financial support on a Studying for a PhD in Sociolinguistics particular the sports centre, parking, lots of places to eat, and the and Second Language Learning organises an annual research workshop for research competitive basis to its research students towards interesting range of societies and talks. I chose to study at UCD students. This event serves as a lively platform for the travel/accommodation costs relating to attendance at because the UCD School of Languages and Literatures has excellent Thesis Title: presentation of the first fruits of research while concurrently scholarly conferences or for other academic/professional academic staff in my field and the research projects are current and enhancing students’ communication and synthesis skills. research purposes. A number of Ad Astra Research A Sociolinguistic Profile of the Children very varied. The modules on offer are interesting and applicable to my of New-wave Polish Migrants to Ireland: Graduate students present research papers on a diverse Scholarships are offered on a regular basis. English-language Acquisition at School, research project and the library resources are very good.
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