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UCD ExperienceContentsThe UCD ExperienceWelcome 02Why UCD? 04The UCD Education 06UCD Horizons 07Global University 08Campus & Facilities 10Campus Accomodation 11Sports Clubs 12Student Societies 13Learning Supports 14Student Support Services 16Career Development 18Alternative Admissions 20Scholarships & Awards 22Applying to UCD 191Admissions 192 Fees & Funding 197Index 200Transport Links 202Campus Map 203Open Day/Visit UCD 204Useful Contacts 205Important Dates for Applicants 205The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press, but the degree programmes are subject to continuing development and the University reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a student’s admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes, but interested applicants should check www.ucd.ie regularly. All enquiries in relation to application and admission should be addressed to: UCD Student Desk, Tierney Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Contact: www.ucd.ie/studentdesk/contact Tel: +353 1 716 1555 Web: www.ucd.ie/myucdAll students featured in this prospectus are UCD students/graduates. Cover image: Graduate Philosophy & Sociology.Law 75Law (BCL) 77Law with French Law 78BCL/Maîtrise – Law Dual Degree 79Law with Chinese 80Law with Economics 81Law with History 82Law with Irish 83Law with Philosophy 84Law with Politics 85Law with Social Justice 86Business & Law 87Business 89 Commerce 90Commerce – International 92Economics & Finance 93Business Studies 94Business & Law 87Actuarial & Financial Studies 128Arts & Humanities 25Joint Honours 26Humanities 25Celtic Studies, Art History & History 43Classics, Art History & Archaeology 44Classics, English & History 45English, Drama & Film 46European, English & World Literatures 47English with Creative Writing 48English Literature 49History 35History & Politics 50Languages, Linguistics & Cultures 51Music, Film & Drama 52Modern Languages 53Social Sciences 55 Computational Social Science 58Economics 59Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 60Archaeology, Geography & History 61Philosophy, Politics & Economics 62Psychology 63Social Policy & Sociology 64Social Policy 66Two Subject Combination 57UCD ExperienceNursing & Midwifery 131 Nursing (General) 133Nursing (Children’s & General) 134Nursing (Mental Health) 135Midwifery 136Medicine 137Medicine 138Medicine (Graduate Entry) 140Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 141Radiography 142 Radiography 143 Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate) 144Physiotherapy 146Physiotherapy 148Sport & Performance 149 Health & Performance Science 150Sport & Exercise Management 152Veterinary Medicine 153 Veterinary Medicine 155Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) 156Veterinary Nursing 157Science 95Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular SciencesBiochemistry & Molecular Biology 99Cell & Molecular Biology 100Environmental Biology 101Genetics 102Microbiology 103Neuroscience 104Pharmacology 105Physiology 106Plant Biology 107Zoology 108Biology, Mathematics & Education 109Chemistry & Chemical SciencesChemistry 110Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry 111Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 112Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 113Chemistry, Mathematics & Education 114Mathematical, Physical & Geological SciencesApplied & Computational Mathematics 115Financial Mathematics 116Physics 117Mathematics 118Statistics 120Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 122Theoretical Physics 123Geology 124Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education 125Computer Science, Mathematics & Education 126Physics, Mathematics & Education 127Actuarial & Financial Studies 128Computer Science 129Computer Science with Data Science 130Agriculture, Food & Nutrition 159 Agricultural Science 160Agricultural Systems Technology 162Animal & Crop Production 163Animal Science 164Animal Science – Equine 165Food & Agribusiness Management 166Food Business with Chinese Studies 167Dairy Business 168Agri-Environmental Sciences 169Food Science 170Human Nutrition 171Forestry 172Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management 173Engineering 175 Engineering 176Biomedical Engineering 178Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering 179Civil Engineering 180Electrical Engineering 181Electronic Engineering 181Mechanical Engineering 182Structural Engineering with Architecture 183Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy 185 Architecture 187Landscape Architecture 189City Planning & Environmental Policy 190Structural Engineering with Architecture 183Welcome from the PresidentProfessor Andrew Deeks, President, UachtaránChoosing 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 MyUCD, 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 our students a holistic education, instilling in them a desire to learn and create, to question and reason, and to contribute to society at all levels, nationally and globally. We provide a supportive community where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential.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 our students get the best education.This year, UCD has 6 subjects in the top 50, 14 in the top 100 and 35 in the top 200 in the QS World University Subject Rankings. This improved performance is partially a reflection of our strength in the area of graduate employability, where we are ranked 74th in the world and number one in Ireland. It also reflects the quality of our research and scholarship. UCD is Ireland’s global university. We are the university-of-first-choice amongst Irish students coming through the CAO (Central Applications Office) as well as the university-of-destination for the largest number of international students coming to Ireland. There are now over 8,000 international students on campus, making this a very cosmopolitan environment. Additionally, UCD sends the largest number of undergraduate students on Erasmus or to study abroad at some of the world’s top universities. Our students can take advantage of an international experience that prepares them to take their place in the global society.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. And, I look forward to welcoming you to Belfield and into our vibrant and embracing community.Is cinneadh mór é an chéimcheart, an ollscoil cheart agus an t-am ceart a roghnú le dul i mbun staidéir ar feadh trí bliana agus tá súil agam go gcuirfidh an réamheolaire seo, agus a bhfuil d’eolas ann ar a dtairgtear in MyUCD, ag machnamh thú ar an ollscoil iontach seo agus go meallfaidh sé thú. Cuirimid ar fáil timpeallacht ina bhfuil tacaíocht le fáil, áit ar féidir le gach duine barr a gcumais a bhaint amach.Is é a chuirimid romhainn anseo sároideachas a chur ar dhaoine a sheasfaidh dóibh ina saol. Déanaimid ár seacht ndícheall oideachas iomlánaíoch a thabhairt dár mic léinn, ag spreagadh iontu fonn láidir a bheith ag foghlaim agus ag cruthú, ag ceistiú agus ag smaoineamh agus ar deireadh, ag cur leis an tsochaí ag gach leibhéal, sa tír seo agus ar fud an domhain. Tá an timpeallacht oideachais anseo múnlaithe sa chaoi is go spreagfar mic léinn trí chur chuige múinte agus cleachtais foghlama atá solúbtha. Déanann an fhoireann teagaisc an t-eolas reatha, ábhartha atá acu de bharr a gcuid taighde agus scoláireachta a roinnt leis na mic léinn sa seomra ranga. Tuigimid go mbíonn an saol de shíor ag athrú agus cuirimid ábhar agus struchtúir an churaclaim in oiriúint don méid sin go rialta i dtreo is go gcuirfear oideachas den scoth ar ár gcuid mac léinn. I mbliana, tá sé ábhar ag UCD sna 50 ábhar is fearr, 14 sna 100 ábhar is fearr agus 35 sna 200 ábhar is fearr sa Rangú Domhanda Ábhar Ollscoile QS. Is léiriú ar ár neart i réimse na hinfhostaitheachta do chéimithe é an fheidhmíocht fheabhsaithe sin, go páirteach. Tá an 74ú háit ar domhan bainte amach againn sa réimse sin agus an chéad áit in Éirinn. Léiríonn sé freisin ardchaighdeán ár dtaighde agus ár scoláireachta. Is í UCD ollscoil dhomhanda na hÉireann. Is í an ollscoil seo an chéad rogha ag mic léinn as Éirinn tríd an CAO (Lár-Oifig Iontrála) agus an ollscoil ceann scríbe ag an gcuid is mó de na mic léinn idirnáisiúnta a thagann go hÉirinn. Tá beagnach 8,000 mac léinn idirnáisiúnta ar an gcampas anois agus cruthaíonn sin timpeallacht an-ilnáisiúnach. Ina theannta sin, is í UCD is mó a sheolann mic léinn fochéime ar Erasmus nó ag staidéar thar lear i gcuid de na hollscoileanna is fearr ar domhan. Sa dóigh sin, is féidir le mic léinn na hollscoile leas a bhaint as taithí idirnáisiúnta a ullmhóidh iad lena n-áit a thógáil i sochaí an domhain. Aistear acadúil agus aistear ina gcuirfidh mic léinn aithne orthu féin atá i gceist leis an saol ar an ollscoil. Tugaim cuireadh duit eolas a chur ar an saol anseo i UCD: na cumainn agus an spórt, na himeachtaí, na háiseanna agus ár gcampas iontach. Agus, táim ag súil le fáilte a chur romhat go Belfield agus chuig ár bpobal bríomhar agus fáiltiúil.Why Study at UCD?21st Choice for Irish School Leavers1st in Ireland for Graduate Employability1st Choice for International Students29% of Students from Under-Represented Groups3000+ Students Living on Campus133 Hectares of Woodland Campus120+ Sports Clubs & Student Societies1113%TOP in World Rankings(THE & QS)4When it comes to choosing a university, UCD is the first choice for Irish school leavers and for international students coming to study in Ireland. And, with a 94% retention rate with first year students, they don’t regret their decision. Here are some of the reasons why. Why Study at UCD?Why Study at UCD?45UCD Experience COME VISIT US … Go to page 204 to find out how.World Class TeachingUCD is at the forefront of global knowledge with a curriculum informed by the latest research and driven by lecturers at the cutting edge of their disciplines. They have taught and inspired students to go on to achieve great things. Flexible LearningOur curriculum, called UCD Horizons, can be adapted to our modularised and credit based academic structure. This approach, along with the breadth of the UCD curriculum, gives you opportunities to broaden your horizons in ways that other Irish universities cannot match.Global UniversityUCD is Ireland’s Global University with over 8,000 international students from 139 countries and 30% of our academic staff from overseas. We have over 400 exchange partners worldwide and 29 partner universities throughout Europe. Career PlanningAt UCD, we are committed to preparing you for life after university. UCD ranks first in Ireland for graduate employability. 91% of recent UCD honours degree graduates entered employment or graduate study within nine months. Campus Facilities, Clubs & SocietiesUCD is a vibrant community with over 3,000 students living on our 133-hectare woodland campus, just 5km from Dublin city centre. We have over 150 student clubs and societies, and unrivalled sports facilities.Student SupportsWe provide a dedicated support network to help each student get the most out of their time at UCD. Facilities include our writing centre, maths support centre, our 5 libraries and the largest Peer Mentor programme of any university in Ireland.56Academic Excellence The UCD EducationThe educational environment at UCD is designed to stimulate students through flexible teaching and learning practise, and through a curriculum that is constantly updated by the latest research. Our students benefit from an education delivered by experts at the leading edge of their fields internationally.UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; a place where undergraduate education, master’s, PhD training, research innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. Our aim is to give our students the learning and skills to contribute to society, whatever career path they take.UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning – 14 subjects are ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2019). UCD’s innovative and adaptive curriculum is inspired by the philosophy of the college’s founder, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and it realises his vision of university life as a journey of academic and personal discovery.This quality of teaching is complemented by a high standard of student support. Every incoming first year is assigned a Peer Mentor and there are Student Advisers for every programme.UCD is Ireland’s University of first choice, leading in first-preference applications in Ireland year after year. Our student retention rate in first year is 94% and over half of our undergraduates progress to graduate studies. For the last two years, UCD has ranked number one in Ireland for graduate employability.www.ucd.ie/about-ucd7UCD Experience UCD Horizons. Our Modern, Modularised Learning SystemStudents tell us that they love the flexibility of the UCD curriculum. This flexibility is made possible by the UCD Horizons Programme. Our modular learning system gives students the opportunity to explore areas that interest them beyond the scope of their degree programme. How does it work?Every course is made up of 12 modules per year. Each module is worth 5 credits. Every year, you choose 10 modules (or 50 credits) from within your course. These are called either core or option modules. The remaining 2 modules (or 10 credits) are ‘Elective’ modules. You can choose these according to your own personal preference.You can use your elective modules to either deepen your learning by focusing on your chosen area of study or you can broaden your horizons by choosing an elective from outside your course area (subject to your timetable and demand for spaces). Note, in some courses and/or stages, the 50/10 credit balance may vary. Also, the availability of modules is timetable-dependent and subject to demand for spaces.Among the wide range of choices available, you will see exciting Discovery modules that look at current and future issues of national and global importance. These Discovery modules will combine teaching and learning across more than one subject, in areas where UCD is leading on international research. www.ucd.ie/ucdelectives“UCD Horizons is the main reason I came to UCD. It basically gives you an opportunity to do anything from around college, at least one module every semester, which is good; it gives you an opportunity to keep up your interests. I did Astronomy last year as part of that and I absolutely loved it.”Anu Joy | Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering102+Core & Option ModulesElective Modulesfrom within or outside your degree course(s)in your degree course(s)Yearly Total 60 Credits (12 Modules)50 Credits10 CreditsNext >