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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025WHY UCD? TOP 1% RANKED WITHIN THE TOP 1% UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide and offers the best internationally accredited curriculum in Ireland with 4 subjects ranked in the top 50 worldwide and 16 in the top 100. (Sources: Ranking Web of Universities 2024. QS World University Rankings 2025 & QS Subject Rankings 2024). 1ST CHOICE FOR IRISH SCHOOL LEAVERS UCD has the largest number of first preferences in the CAO applications and first year student retention rate of 94%. NO. 1 FOR STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES UCD has over 450 exchange partnerships worldwide, offering students opportunities to study in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America, as well as with Erasmus+ partner universities in 26 countries throughout Europe, during their degrees. NO.1 FOR CAREERS IN IRELAND UCD is ranked number one in Ireland and 77th in the world for employment outcomes for graduating students (QS World University Rankings 2025).OPEN DAY Saturday 9th November 2024 • 10am – 4pm • Course Talks • Mini Seminars • Campus Tours • Information Stands • Open to 6th years, their parents, mature students, teachers, guidance counsellors. NO.1 FOR STUDENT SUPPORTS Largest Peer Mentor Programme in Ireland - A dedicated support network to encourage student’s welfare, inclusiveness, and guidance and to help ensure each student gets the most out of their time at UCD. OF STUDENTS FROM UNDER REPRESENTED GROUPS A third of our students come from diverse under- represented groups. In our undergraduate courses, a quarter of all places are reserved for these students. 8 PATHWAYS TO STUDY AT UCD There are 8 flexible entry routes to UCD to suit the many different needs of our students. See page 32 to find out more on all our access admission pathways. www.myucd.ie/why-ucd IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY Ireland’s Global University with more than 11,000 international students from 150 countries and 39% of our academic staff from overseas. On graduating, students join our 300,000 strong global alumni network. 35% 135 Sports Clubs & Societies 4,000 On-Campus Events 50TH WORLDWIDE FOR SUSTAINABILITY (QS World Sustainability Rankings 2024) The UCD Experience Why Study at UCD 02 President’s Welcome 06 The UCD Education 08 Research at UCD 10 Sustainability at UCD 12 World Class Amenities 14 UCD Experience 16 Sports Clubs 18 Student Societies 20 The Village & Accommodation 22 Learning Supports 24 Student Supports 26 Career Development 28 Scholarships & Awards 30 Entry Pathways to UCD 32 Architecture, Planning 33 & Environmental Policy Introduction 34 Architecture 36 Landscape Architecture 37 City Planning & Environmental Policy 38 Engineering 39 Introduction 40 Biomedical Engineering 42 Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering 43 Civil Engineering 44 Electronic Engineering/Electrical Engineering 45 Mechanical Engineering 46 Structural Engineering with Architecture 47 Social Sciences 47 Introduction 50 Computational Social Science 52 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 53 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 54 Archaeology 55 Economics 56 Geography 57 Information & Communication Studies 58 Philosophy 59 Politics & International Relations 60 Social Justice 61 Social Policy & Sociology 62 Sociology 64 Psychology 65 Education with Gaeilge &/or Modern Languages 66 Mathematics 120 Statistics 122 Arts & Humanities 67 Introduction 68 Classics, Art History & Archaeology 69 Classics, English & History 70 Creative & Cultural Industries 71 English, Drama & Film 72 English with Creative Writing 73 English Literature 74 European Studies 75 Global Studies 76 History 77 History & Politics 78 Irish Studies 79 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures 80 Music 81 Music, Film & Drama 82 An Ghaeilge & An Cultúr 83 Modern Languages 84 Art History 86 Celtic Civilisation 87 Classics - Greek & Roman Civilisation 88 Drama Studies 89 English 90 Film Studies 91 French 92 German 93 Irish/Gaeilge 94 Irish Folklore 95 Italian 96 Linguistics 97 Portuguese 98 Spanish 99 Mathematics 120 Statistics 122 Science, Computer Science 101 & Actuarial Science Introduction to Science 102 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 104 Cell & Molecular Biology 105 Environmental Biology 106 Genetics 107 Microbiology 108 Neuroscience 109 Pharmacology 110 Physiology 111 Plant Biology 112 Zoology 113 Earth Sciences 114 Chemistry 115 Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 116 Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 117 Applied & Computational Mathematics 118 Mathematics 119 ContentsStatistics 121 Financial Mathematics 123 Physics 124 Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 125 Theoretical Physics 126 Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education 127 Biology, Mathematics & Education 128 Chemistry, Mathematics & Education 129 Computer Science, Mathematics & Education 130 Physics, Mathematics & Education 131 Actuarial & Financial Studies 132 Computer Science 133 Computer Science with Data Science 134 Sustainability 135 Sustainability with Environmental Sciences 136 Sustainability with Social Sciences, Policy & Law 137 Sustainability with Business & Economics 138 Business 139 Introduction 140 Commerce 142 Commerce International 143 Economics & Finance 144 Business Studies 145 Law 147 Introduction 148 Law (BCL) 150 Law with French Law 151 BCL/MaÎtrise – Law Dual Degree 152 Law with Economics 153 Law with History 154 Law with Irish 155 Law with Philosophy 156 Law with Politics 157 Law with Social Justice 158 Business & Law 159 Criminology with Psychology 160 Health Sciences 161 Medicine 163 Medicine (Graduate Entry) 164 Biomedical Health & Life Sciences 165 Radiography 166 Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) 167 Nursing (General) 169 Nursing (Children’s & General) 170 Nursing (Mental Health) 171 Midwifery 172 Physiotherapy 173 Sport, Health & Exercise Science 174 Sport & Exercise Management 175 Veterinary Medicine 177 Introduction 176 Veterinary Medicine 179 Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) 180 Veterinary Nursing 181 Agriculture, Food 183 & Nutrition Introduction 184 Agri-Environmental Sciences 186 Agricultural Systems Technology 187 Animal & Crop Production 188 Animal Science 189 Animal Science – Equine 190 Crop Science 191 Dairy Business 192 Food & Agribusiness Management 193 Food Business with Chinese Studies 194 Forestry 195 Horticulture 196 Food Science 197 Sustainable Food Systems 198 Human Nutrition 199 Applying To UCD 201 Campus Map 200 Entry Requirements - How to apply 202 Information for Applicants 203 Frequently Asked Questions 205 Access Admission Pathways 206 Useful Contacts 207 Course List by CAO Code 208 Fees & Funding 209 Commuting to UCD 210 Open Day/Visit UCD 211 The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press, but the degree courses 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.myucd.ie regularly. All students featured in this prospectus are UCD students/graduates.6 Professor Orla Feely President, Uachtarán Undergraduate Prospectus 2025 7 7 Making the right decision about your degree and university is one of the most important choices for you at this stage of your education. I hope that the information you will find in this prospectus and through the MyUCD website will encourage you to join us at this great university. We pride ourselves on being a university for all, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, belongs and is valued, where endless possibilities await you. We recognise, promote and value the breadth of talent, experience and the contribution that you will bring, and strive to create an inclusive educational experience for everyone, allowing you to fulfil your own potential. UCD is a comprehensive research-intensive university with distinctive achievements and broad ambitions for our future, matching your own ambition to succeed and develop over the course of your educational journey. We provide a holistic educational experience that embraces diversity, fosters research skills and cultivates critical thinking. Our educational environment is designed to stimulate you with modern, flexible teaching and learning practices, utilising the most up-to-date technology. The range of subject choice on offer is unrivalled in Ireland. Our world-leading lecturers bring their research and scholarship into the classroom so that you are engaging with the most up-to-date thinking and knowledge. Recognising the pace of change and the level of challenge facing the world in which we live, we update our curriculum content and structure regularly so that you will graduate with the skills you need to make a significant and lasting contribution. We work hard with our industry partners and on our career networks to ensure that you have every opportunity to thrive in your chosen career, whether that is here in Ireland or globally. Your time at university is not just about lectures and study, there is much more to life on our vibrant campus. We have excellent sports facilities and continue to develop those facilities giving you opportunities to thrive outside your chosen field of study. Our range of societies ensures that, whatever your passion is outside academia, you will find like-minded friends to spend time with. Life on our 24-hour campus is vibrant, you can spend time with your peers, learning and picking up those life skills gained through experience and interaction. I invite you to explore the vibrant community and boundless opportunities here at UCD. Is cinntí tábhachtacha iad an chéim cheart agus an ollscoil cheart a roghnú agus tá súil agam go spreagfaidh an réamheolaire seo, agus an raon eolais a chuirimid ar fáil trí MyUCD, tú a bheith linn anseo ag an ollscoil iontach seo. Táimid bródúil as a bheith inár n-ollscoil do chách, ag cinntiú go mothaíonn gach éinne go bhfuil fáilte rompu, go bhfuil muintearas acu agus go bhfuil meas orthu, áit a bhfuil féidearthachtaí gan teorainn ag fanacht leat. Tá meas agus luach againn ar fhairsing na tallainne, an eispéiris agus an méid a thabharfaidh tú, agus é a chur chun cinn chomh maith leis ár ndícheall eispéireas oideachasúil cuimsitheach a chruthú do chách, rud a ligeann duit do chumas féin a chomhlíonadh. Is ollscoil chuimsitheach diantaighde í UCD a bhfuil éachtaí sainiúla agus uaillmhianta leathana aici dár dtodhchaí, ag teacht leis an uaillmhian atá agat féin maidir le rathúlacht agus forbairt a dhéanamh le linn do thurais oideachais. Cuirimid eispéireas oideachasúil iomlánaíoch ar fáil a chuimsíonn éagsúlacht, a chothaíonn scileanna taighde agus a chothaíonn smaointeoireacht chriticiúil. Tá ár dtimpeallacht oideachais deartha chun tú a spreagadh le cleachtais teagaisc agus foghlama nua-aimseartha, solúbtha, ag baint úsáide as an teicneolaíocht is cothroime le dáta. Tá an réimse ábhar a chuirimid ar fáil gan sárú in Éirinn. Tugann ár léachtóirí ceannródaíocha a gcuid taighde agus a gcuid scoláireachta isteach sa seomra ranga ionas gur féidir leat dul i ngleic leis an eolas is déanaí. Ag aithint luas na nathraithe atá ag tarlú sa domhan ina mairimid, déanaimid ár n-ábhar agus struchtúr ár gcuraclaim a nuashonrú go rialta ionas go mbainfidh tú taitneamh as an taithí oideachais is fearr agus is féidir. Oibrímid go dian lenár gcomhpháirtithe tionscail agus ar ár líonraí gairmeacha chun a chinntiú go mbíonn gach deis agat rath a bhaint amach sa ghairm bheatha atá roghnaithe agat, cibé acu anseo in Éirinn nó go domhanda. Ní bhaineann do chuid ama ar an ollscoil le léachtaí agus le staidéar amháin, tá i bhfad níos mó ag baint le saol ar ár gcampas bríomhar. Tá áiseanna spóirt den scoth againn agus leanaimid ar aghaidh ag forbairt na n-áiseanna sin a thugann deiseanna duit a bheith rathúil lasmuigh de do rogha réimse staidéir. Cinntíonn ár raon cumann, is cuma cén paisean atá agat lasmuigh den saol acadúil, go bhfaighidh tú cairde ar aon intinn leat chun am a chaitheamh leo. Tá an saol ar ár gcampas 24 uair an chloig bríomhar, is féidir leat am a chaitheamh le do chomhghleacaithe, ag foghlaim agus ag piocadh suas na scileanna saoil sin a fuarthas trí thaithí agus idirghníomhú. Tugaim cuireadh duit iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar an bpobal bríomhar agus ar na deiseanna gan teorainn atá anseo i UCD. Welcome from the President Fáilte ón UachtaránUCD 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 lecturers actively adopt a research-led approach aiming to teach our students the learning and skills required to contribute to society, whatever career path they take. UCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning. UCD is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. Four subjects are ranked in the top 50 and 16 in the top 100 worldwide (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2024). UCD’s innovative and adaptive curriculum is inspired by the philosophy of the college’s founder, Saint John Henry Newman, and it realises his vision of university life as a journey of academic and personal discovery. This high quality of teaching is complemented by a high standard of student support. UCD has the largest Peer Mentor System of any university in Ireland. Every first-year is assigned a Peer Mentor and there are Student Advisers for every programme area. This is just one of the reasons why our student retention rate in first year is 94%. The UCD Education Ireland’s Most Globally Engaged and Research Driven University The 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. No.1 First choice for Irish school leavers 94% First year retention rate 450 Study abroad opportunities Top 50 World ranking in 4 subjects No.1 in Ireland for careers for graduating students 9 10 Core & Option Modules from your degree course 2 Elective Modules from within or outside your degree course 50 Credits Yearly Total: 60 Credits (12 Modules) 10 Credits + Shamira Bagnall Hare, Mechanical Engineering Horizon Modules Chosen: French, Chinese, Italian, Web Development, Astronomy I’ve always had a wide range of interests and the idea of being able to spend time every trimester pursuing my non-engineering passions really appealed to me. Through the Horizons programme, I’ve been able to study so many interesting subjects that I’ve always been curious about and brush up on my language skills at the same time. Studying these electives really helped to break up the intensity of my core subjects and provided an opportunity for me to make new friends outside my course. Katie O’Sullivan BCL Law with Politics (Second year) Horizon Modules Chosen: French For General Purpose 4 I choose French as an elective because I want to use the language to pursue a career in international law. I found that studying French in UCD was much more interactive and approachable than Leaving Certificate French. I can now read books and have conversations in the language and I am confident enough to go on Erasmus to Toulouse next year. I plan to improve my fluency even further by taking two more French electives later in my degree! Want to find out more about student life? Go to www.myucd.ie/chat to chat with our student ambassadors and ask any questions you have. UCD Horizons Customise your own degree Students tell us that they love the flexibility of the UCD curriculum. This flexibility is made possible by the UCD Horizons Programme giving students the opportunity to explore areas that interest them beyond the scope of their course. This means that you can adapt your degree to your personal preferences. Each modular meets international standard making it much easier if you want to study abroad for part of your degree. How does it work? Each course is made up of 12 modules (60 credits) per year. Every module is worth five credits. Each year, you study 10 modules (or 50 credits) that are related to your course and the remaining 2 modules (or 10 credits) are ‘elective’ modules. These allow you to customise your own degree, so you can choose elective modules either from the course you are studying to deepen your knowledge or from any course we offer in UCD. 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.myucd.ie/applying-to-ucd/ucd-horizons Centre for English and Global Languages UCD offers an extensive range of language electives to students across the university. Five credit language modules are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Irish Sign Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swahili. Structured Electives are also available in a number of languages. A Structured Elective appears on your official UCD Transcript and means future employers will see that you have a block of credits in a specific area. An ‘Introduction to English Language Teaching’ elective is also available to undergraduate students. www.ucd.ie/ceglNext >