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UCD has developed its graduate studies programmes in line with European best practice and with over 7,500 graduate students enrolled across seven colleges, the university has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to provide all UCD graduate students with the best possible graduate experience and education.

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WHY Graduate Studies? Ranked within top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide UCD is the largest provider of graduate education in Ireland with 7,500 students enrolled UCD PhD students account for 20% of the Irish University PhD Sector UCD is a diverse University both in academic disciplines and culture

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School was consistently ranked amongst the top 100 business schools in the world over the last 10 years

UCD is an integral part of Dublin, capital city of Ireland and gateway to Europe. The campus covers 132 hectares There are currently 5,500 international students enrolled, representing 121 countries

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Graduate Studies

Table of contents This booklet contains details of all the graduate programmes offered by each of UCDs Seven Colleges:

UCD College of Agriculture Food Science & Veterinary Medicine 6 UCD College of Arts & Celtic Studies

UCD College of Business & Law

UCD College of Engineering & Architecture

UCD College of Health Sciences

UCD College of Human Sciences

UCD College of Science

UCD Online

more Degrees Explained

Where can I find more information

Student Facilities & Support

International 74 UCD Career Development Centre

Entry to UCD Graduate Programmes

Research Funding

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UCD College of Agriculture Food Science

& Veterinary Medicine of the food chain, food quality, animal health and welfare and public health. Research and education in companion and sport animal health and welfare are also an important part of our mission. Our research contributes to an improvement in the sustainability of agriculture, health and welfare of animals and humans, quality and security of food and consumer wellbeing. The research ethos of the College is to foster curiosity-based and hypothesis-driven research to best international standards on areas of key strategic relevance to Ireland. Furthermore, our research encompasses basic discovery of biological mechanisms, the application of knowledge to problem solving, both on-farm and during processing, and the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical applications. The interdisciplinary nature of our research programmes makes the College of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine an interesting and exciting area in which to work and study.

The College of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine contains the School of Agriculture and Food Science and the School of Veterinary Medicine and delivers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the areas of Agriculture, Environment, Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Veterinary Sciences. The College is committed to delivering excellence in teaching, research and innovation. The mission of the College is to develop and apply science and engineering scholarship to problems in animal health and welfare, human health, food systems and agriculture for the benefit of society through excellence in teaching and research. The College supports the indigenous agri-food and animal health industries in Ireland by educating students to become industry leaders and by conducting world class, cutting edge research. The College is a centre of expertise in the sciences underpinning the safety

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UCD School of Agriculture

and Food Science The mission of the School of Agriculture and Food Science is to develop and apply science and engineering scholarship to applications across the agri-food disciplines for the benefit of society through excellence in education, research and innovation. Our research contributes to an improvement in the sustainability of agriculture and the environment, the health and welfare of animals and humans, the quality and security of food and consumer wellbeing. Furthermore, it encompasses the basic discovery of biological mechanisms, the application of knowledge to problem solving, both on farm and in downstream processing, and the translation of scientific discoveries.

The School has a broad research agenda, which accounts for approximately 25% of externally funded research income to UCD and a cohort of over 50 academics, a similar number of postdoctoral researchers and ca. 200 PhD and 65 Masters Students which are a major intellectual resource, with significant research outputs in terms of peerreviewed publications and citations. Our research ethos is to foster curiosity-based and hypothesis-driven research to best international standards in areas of key strategic relevance to Ireland while encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration, both within and beyond the school where warranted.

UCD Institute of Food And Health The UCD Institute of Food and Health is a major campus-wide initiative at University College Dublin to develop and conduct world class, multidisciplinary research into food and health. The Institute is unique in Ireland and Europe in bringing together leading academics within UCD from all areas of food and health research.

Research within the Institute is divided into four areas or research themes:

• • • •

Food Quality and Processing Food Safety Integrated Nutrition and Health Food chain integrity and sustainability

Centre for humanitarian action The CHA delivers an undergraduate module, a taught MSc programme, a research-based MPhil, and a PhD programme. Students from over 15 countries work together at the CHA in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. As well as teaching, the core objective of the research activities undertaken at the CHA is to deepen the understanding of contemporary humanitarian challenges in order to promote evidence-based humanitarian response.

The UCD Centre for Humanitarian Action (CHA) was established in 2012 to reaffirm UCD’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation and professional development in the field of humanitarian action. The Centre is built on the strong foundations of an internationally recognised Master’s programme in humanitarian action that has produced in excess of 300 postgraduates and has collaborated with various governmental and non-governmental organisations around the globe for applied research and policy analysis.

reproductive biology research cluster The School is home to the Reproductive Biology Research Cluster, a major nationally funded research programme from SFI under its Strategic Research Cluster initiative. Primary Investigators from the School are key participants in the UCD Conway Institute and the UCD Institute of Food and Health.

These institutes provide a key mechanism for creating a critical mass in targeted research areas of cell and system biology, translational medicine, and food, nutrition and health.

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Staff & Research Strengths The School has a very active research programme comprising 51 Principal Investigators, 134 graduate students and 52 contract research staff .

The Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research activities seek to: n

Advance efficient and sustainable animal and crop production to contribute to national targets and adhere to policy reform. Develop and evaluate sustainable land use.

Staff Profile:

Advance the economic management and performance of the food chain and contribute to policies and programmes in rural and agricultural development. Optimise the quality of foods to enhance the health and wellbeing of consumers.

Graduate Profile:

Prof Dolores Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Riordan Associate Dean of Research and innovation

Aidan Cotter Chief Executive, Bord Bia

Researchers at UCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Agriculture and Food Science are progressive and innovative. We are determined to place UCD at the forefront of Agriculture and Food research internationally, delivering value to the industry sector and attracting continued investment in the sector from overseas. Researchers take an entrepreneurial approach creating tangible commercial outputs from their research. Postgraduate students are pivotal to the success of our research team. The school offers many opportunities to undertake research masters and PhDs. We constantly seek the best graduates and postdoctoral fellows to undertake research, in our dynamic and multidisciplinary environment. Our staff are highly competent and our programmes are housed in state of the art infrastructure. If you are interested in a research career in Agriculture and Food Science we would welcome the opportunity to discuss our research programmes with you.

This degree provided a valuable starting point for my career. The broad business and science content provided me with an overall view of the important agri-food sector and enabled me to get involved with many aspects of the industry as I developed my career. Agricultural Economics Graduate

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Innovation The School has an active innovation programme which focuses on maximising the impact of School research and innovation to benefit the Irish Agrifood industry, the wider economy and society.

individual researchers with a detailed understanding of the processes required taking an output of their research and turning it into an exploitable product or service. Researchers from within the School have successfully commercialised the products of their research and established 5 spinout companies.

The School has established a School Innovation Platform which is a structured programme providing

Career Opportunities The School of Agriculture and Food Science is the first destination of choice for students interested in studying agriculture and food science in Ireland. The School has an excellent reputation nationally and internationally. Many UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science graduates occupy senior roles in agri-food industry in Ireland and across the world.

Degrees offered at UCD are constantly changing to reflect and create new opportunities for graduates, to respond to global demands and employer requirements and to continue to remain at the forefront of innovation and developments in agricultural and food education. This is one of the reasons why the School continues to be so highly regarded within the agri-food and wider industries.

Postgraduate Study Taught degrees provide the student with a highly structured learning environment in which to study their chosen subject, whereas research degrees give students the opportunity to conduct their own research under the close supervision of their supervisor. We provide a range of taught graduate programmes at certificate, diploma and masters level. These courses are modularised to facilitate access, continuing professional education and life-long learning.

The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science offers nine graduate taught programmes as listed on the following pages We also provide graduate research opportunities at Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Doctoral degree levels and allow students the opportunity to play an active role in UCDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flourishing research community.

Admission Requirements Graduate Taught: Admissions requirements vary from programme to programme. Candidates are advised to contact the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office to find out about entry requirements for a particular programme. Programme contact details are provided on the following pages.

Graduate Research: Candidates must have obtained an honours standard in a relevant primary degree from a recognised higher education institution. Candidates are advised to contact the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office to find out about entry requirements for a particular programme. Programme contact details are provided on the following pages.

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UCD School of Agriculture

and Food Science taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

agriculture & food science Master of Science

Animal Science

01 Year

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Science

Applied Equine Science

01 Year

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Science

Crops & Green Energy

01 Year

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Science (Agr)

Environmental Resource Management

01 Year

john.fry@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7730

Master of Science

Food Nutrition & Health (Online Delivery)

02 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Graduate Certificate

Food Regulatory Affairs (Online Delivery)

01 Year

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Graduate Diploma

Food Regulatory Affairs (Online Delivery)

18 Months

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Master of Science

Food Regulatory Affairs (Online Delivery)

02 Years

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Graduate Diploma

Food Regulatory Affairs (Veterinary Public Health)

02 Years

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Master of Science

Food Regulatory Affairs (Veterinary Public Health)

02 Years

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Master of Science

Humanitarian Action

16 Months

noha.dublin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7608

Graduate Certificate

Rural Environmental Conservation & Management (Distance Learning)

01 Year

helen.sheridan@ucd.ie

+353(0)1 716 7010

Graduate Diploma

Rural Environmental Conservation & Management (Distance Learning)

18 Months

helen.sheridan@ucd.ie

+353(0)1 716 7010

Master of Science (Agr)

Rural Environmental Conservation & Management (Distance Learning)

02 Years

helen.sheridan@ucd.ie

+353(0)1 716 7010

Graduate Certificate

Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development

01 Year

agribus.ruraldev@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7766

Graduate Diploma

Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development

01/02 Year(s)

agribus.ruraldev@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7766

Master of Science (Agr)

Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development

01/02 Year(s)

agribus.ruraldev@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7766

Graduate Certificate

Veterinary Public Health

01 Year

aideen.mcketitt@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 2806

Master of Science

Wildlife Conservation and Management

01 Year

barry.macmahon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7739

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UCD School of Agriculture

and Food Science research Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

agriculture & food science Doctor of Philosophy

Agriculture & Food Science

03/06 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Science

Agriculture & Food Science

02/04 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Agricultural Science

Agriculture & Food Science

02/04 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Animal Science

Agriculture & Food Science

02/04 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Science (Agr)

Agriculture & Food Science

02/04 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Master of Engineering Science

Agriculture & Food Science

02/04 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Doctor of Philosophy

Food and Health

03 Years

karen.holland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7193

Doctor of Philosophy

Humanitarian Studies

03 Years

noha.dublin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7608

Doctor of Philosophy

Reproductive Biology

03 Years

alex.evans@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 7731

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UCD School of Veterinary Medicine

chosen field and explore recent developments on key subjects specific to the discipline in question.

The aim of the graduate certificate programmes taught by the School of Veterinary Medicine (Dairy Herd Health, Equine Sports Medicine, Canine Sports Medicine and Veterinary Practice Management) is to educate veterinary graduates to a higher level in specific fields of veterinary clinical practice as well as offering the opportunity to undertake business training specific to the veterinary sector. Such specific education is beyond the scope of the existing MVB programme and this level of additional training is becoming increasingly more important for vets wishing to practice in specific disciplines and run successful businesses.

The School of Veterinary Medicine Strategic Plan is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cradle to graveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education for the Veterinary profession and these programmes give qualified vets the opportunity of continuing education throughout their career, maintaining their standards and introducing the latest techniques to their chosen field. The development of these programmes is also in keeping with the mandatory requirement of the Veterinary Council of Ireland for all registered veterinary practitioners to engage in Continuing Veterinary Education.

The programmes equip veterinary professionals with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies vital to pursuing a high level of practice in their

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UCD School of Veterinary Medicine taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

veterinary medicine Grad Cert

Canine Sports Medicine

01 Year

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 6102

Grad Cert

Dairy Herd Health

18 Months

finbar.mulligan@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6251

Grad Cert

Equine Sports Medicine

01 Year

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 6102

Grad Cert

Veterinary Practice Management

01 Year

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 6102

03 Years

stephen.gordon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6181

Research Programmes

veterinary medicine Doctor of Philosophy

Molecular & Cellular Biology of Inflammation

Doctor of Philosophy

Veterinary Medicine

03/06 Years

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6102

Master of Animal Science

Veterinary Medicine

02/04 Years

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6102

Master of Science

Veterinary Medicine

02/04 Years

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6102

MVM Master of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine

02/04 Years

maria.mulholland@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6102

Professional Doctorate

Veterinary Medical Specialisation

03 Years

carmel.mooney@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6026

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies The UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies offers a world-class graduate learning and research environment. With eight schools and a range of associated research centres and institutes, the College supports full and part time programmes in a diverse array of specialised areas, not least in: American studies, archaeology, art history, classics, diaspora studies, drama, film studies, gender studies, English, history, archivistics, folklore, Irish studies, linguistics, the media, modern European languages, and music. Increasing numbers of our graduate courses offer internships as part of the curriculum.

Whether as part of a Graduate Diploma, Taught Masters, Research Masters or Doctoral Programme, higher study in the Arts and Humanities offers the opportunity to challenge established ideas and assumptions as well as to gain vital knowledge and skills. Our courses are structured to hone critical skills acquired during undergraduate study, but above all to value and foster independent thinking and intellectual curiosity.

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Schools UCD School of Archaeology UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy UCD School of Classics UCD School of English Drama & Film UCD School of History & Archives UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics UCD School of Languages and Literatures UCD School of Music UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies UCD Applied Language Centre

How EmPLOYERS See Our Graduates:

The skills acquired in our graduate programmes empower our students not only to secure positions in a wide range of sectors, but also to flourish over the course of their careers. Our alumni are to be found in a truly astonishing breadth of posts in many of the world’s leading companies and organisations.

‘Arts students tend to be more adaptable and open minded. I believe that this adaptability is a result of the diversity of their studies.’

‘As a large employer of graduates, KMPG places specific focus on attracting UCD students to the firm. Arts and Humanities students bring a holistic perspective which is a valuable trait when it comes to issue resolution, relationship management and we found them to be ‘employer ready’ at an interview. As employees , they are highly confident, articulate and successful – our Managing Partner is an Arts graduate as are many more throughout the firm.’

‘Accenture seeks bright, innovative and highly motivated candidates, who will excel in a fast paced, competitive and client-facing environment. Experience has shown UCD graduates from all disciplines, including Arts and Humanities, to possess the attributes and skills needed to thrive in our business and deliver high quality and innovative solutions for which Accenture is renowned.’

Sean Cooney, SABIS

Hilary O’Meara, Head of Accenture’s Technology Growth Platform in Ireland

Paul Vance, Director, Human Resources, KPMG.

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student pROFILES:

Student Profile:

Student Profile: Leanne Blaney MA in the History of the Media Class of 2012

ELIZaBETH ELLIOTT School of ARCHAEOLOGY Class of 2009

‘This course is the perfect choice for anyone keen to advance their interest in History to graduate-level with the opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge of contemporary Irish Media. Key skills in communication and research gained at undergraduate level will be improved and refined to a professional standard. The MA, is in my opinion, unparalleled with any other graduate course offered in an Irish third-level institute. The opportunity to combine academic learning with practical skills, such as learning how to script and edit an historical documentary provides the student with a variety of skills that will set them apart in the eyes of employers.’

‘In my current Job as project Manager for a Fortune 500 company I leverage the skills I developed at the UCD School of Archaeology on a daily basis. From day one, my enthusiastic and highly-skilled professors taught me to embrace innovation and always question the status quo. While working on my thesis, they helped me to develop strong analytical capabilities and project management skills. My experience studying in a different country, hugely enjoyable and memorable, gave me the invaluable experience of learning in a different culture. Thanks to my experience with the UCD School of Archaeology, I developed a unique skill set that allows me to design and manage projects across the corporate and cultural divide and create sustainable solutions at work.’

Admissions and Entrance Requirements

For Higher Diploma, Graduate Diploma and Masters courses, applications can be made immediately through our UCD Applications system www.ucd.ie/ apply For research degrees it is advisable to talk through your proposal with a prospective supervisor in the College in advance of submitting a formal application. Full faculty listings can be found on School websites – see www.ucd.ie/colleges.html for more information. Unless otherwise stated, applications can be made at any point up to the beginning of the academic year. However, early application is advisable, as demand on courses can be high.

For our diploma programmes, a good 2.2 result in the BA is normally the minimum entrance requirement. The standard entrance requirement for our Masters programmes is a 2.1 in a primary degree (or 3.2 UCD GPA equivalent). Some programmes have slightly different requirements and may consider applicants with slightly lower qualifications. If you have any questions about your eligibility for a programme, it would be worth speaking in the first instance with the relevant admissions tutor prior to submitting an application. For our research degrees, prospective students will normally hold at least a 2.1 in their BA qualification, with a similar level of performance in a masters programme.

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, the MA in Gender, Sexuality and Culture was both life-changing and life-affirming. It challenged my assumptions and opened up new ways of thinking, new fields of knowledge. I came to the Masters as a mature student and it was apparent from the outset that the instructors valued the life experience and points of view that I brought to the classes, which really built my confidence. The instructors allowed me to gear my learning curve and assignments around my field of interest and provided me with the in-depth theoretical and historical frameworks that I needed to progress to the PhD. But, as a mature student, the programme worked for me on many other levels. The teaching team helped me fine tune my critical writing skills, all the while being sensitive to the needs, flexibility and support systems that mature students need at this level. While writing the thesis, my Masters supervisor set deadlines and meetings that suited my family commitments. When the time came to apply for a PhD and find a supervisor I received excellent support and guidance, which is still in place today.â&#x20AC;? Cormac Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, MA in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, Class of 2009

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies TaUGHT Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

01/02 Year(s)

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

01 Year

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

AMerICAn STUDIES Master of Arts

American Studies*

Graduate Diploma

American Studies*

AMerICAn Literature Master of Arts

American Literature

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

Anglo-Irish Literature & Drama

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

Master of Arts

Archaeology

01/02 Year(s)

archaeology@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8312

Graduate Diploma

Archaeology

01/02 Year(s)

archaeology@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8312

Higher Diploma

Archaeology

01/02 Year(s)

archaeology@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8312

Archives & Records Management

01/02 Year(s)

jennifer.oreilly@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 7549

Classics

01/02 Year(s)

alexander.thein@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8662

01 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

01 Year(s)

elizabeth.varley@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8162

ANGLO IRISH Literature & DRAMA Master of Arts

ArchAeology

Archives & RECORDS Management Master of Arts

CLASSICS Master of Arts

Creative Writing Master of Arts

Creative Writing

Master of Fine Arts

Creative Writing

CULtural Policy & ARTS Management Master of Arts

Cultural Policy & Arts Management**

* Limited Number of Internships Available ** 8 Week placement/internship as part of course

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies TaUGHT Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

Diaspora STUDIES Master of Arts

Diaspora Studies

01/02 Year(s)

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

01/02 Year(s)

karen.jackman@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8604

01/02 Year(s)

karen.jackman@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8604

European Regional & Minority Cultures

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Film Studies

01/02 Year(s)

karen.jackman@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8604

Gender Sexuality & Culture

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

Master of Arts

History

01/02 Year(s)

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

Graduate Diploma

History

01/02 Year(s)

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

01 Year(s)

elizabeth.varley@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8162

01/02 Year(s)

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

directing for theatre Master of Arts

Directing for Theatre

DRAMA & PERFORMANCE STUDIES Master of Arts

Drama & Performance Studies

EUROPEAN REGIONAL & minority cultures Master of Arts

FILM STUDIES Master of Arts

gENDER SEXUaLitY & CULTURE Master of Arts

history

History of ART Master of Arts

History of Art

History of the Media Master of Arts

History of the Media

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies TaUGHT Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

IRISH FOLKLORE Graduate Diploma

Irish Folklore

01 Year

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Higher Diploma

Irish Folklore

01 Year

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Irish Studies

01/02 Year(s)

marc.caball@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

Master of Arts

Linguistics

01 Year

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Graduate Diploma

Linguistics

01 Year

bettinamigge@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8477

01/02 Year(s)

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

Irish STUDIES Master of Arts

LINGUISTICS

Media & International conflict Master of Arts

Media & International Conflict*

Graduate Diploma

Media & International Conflict*

01 Year

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

01 Year

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

01/02 Years

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

01 Year

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

01/02 Year(s)

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8371

MedieVAL CELTIC Languages & LITERaTURE Master of Arts

Medieval Celtic Languages & Literature

MedieVAL English Literature & Culture Master of Arts

Medieval English Literature & Culture

MedieVAL History Master of Arts

Medieval History

MedieVAL studies Master of Arts

Medieval Studies

* Limited Number of Internships Available

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies TaUGHT Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

Modern languages Master of Arts

Modern Languages

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Graduate Diploma

Modern Languages

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Musicology

01/02 Year(s)

music@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8178

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

01/02 Year(s)

hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

01 Year

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Musicology Master in

Modernity Literature & Culture Master of Arts

Modernity Literature & Culture

Renaissance Literature & CULTURE Master of Arts

Renaissance Literature & Culture

sA nUA-GHAEILGE Graduate Diploma

sa Nua-Ghaeilge

Master of Arts

sa Nua-Ghaeilge

01/02 Year(s)

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

ScRíobh & cumarsáid na Gaeilge Graduate Diploma

Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge

01/02 Year(s)

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Master of Arts

Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge

01/02 Year(s)

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8200

Second language studies Graduate Diploma

Second Language Studies

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Master of Arts

Second Language Studies

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

01/02 Year(s)

catherine.cox@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8100

Social & cultural history of medicine Master of Arts

Social & Cultural History of Medicine

Teaching English to Speakers of other languages Graduate Diploma

TESOL

01 Year

tesol@alc.ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 7900

Master of Arts

TESOL

01 Year

tesol@alc.ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 7900

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies Research Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

American studies Doctor of Philosophy

American Studies

03/06 Years

catherine.carey@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1560

Doctor of Philosophy

Archaeology

03/06 Years

archaeology@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8312

Master of Literature

Archaeology

03/06 Years

archaeology@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8312

03/06 Years

elizabeth.varley@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8162

02/04 Years

elizabeth.varley@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8162

ARCHaEOLOGY

ART History & cultural policy Doctor of Philosophy

Art History & Cultural Policy

Master of Literature

Art History & Cultural Policy

Doctor of Philosophy

Classics

03/06 Years

alexander.thein@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8662

Master of Literature

Classics

02/04 Years

alexander.thein@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8662

Classics

English drama & film Doctor of Philosophy

English Drama & Film

03 Years

Hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

Master of Literature

English Drama & Film

02 Years

Hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

Doctor of Philosophy

Gender Culture & Identity

03/06 Years

Hilary.gow@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8480

03 Years

gerardine.meaney@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 4684

03/06 Years

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

02 Years

kate.breslin@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

gender culture & identity Doctor of Philosophy

Gender Culture & Identity: International, National and Local Contexts

HISTORY & aRCHIVES Doctor of Philosophy

History & Archives

Master of Literature

History & Archives

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UCD College of Arts

& Celtic Studies Research Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

03/06 Year(s)

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 4684

02 Year(s)

anna.germaine@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 4684

iRISH CELTIC STUDIES, fOLKLORE & lINGUISTICS Doctor of Philosophy

Irish Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics

Master of Literature

Irish Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics

Languages & Literature Doctor of Philosophy

Languages & Literature

01/02 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Master of Literature

Languages & Literature

02/04 Year(s)

bronwyn.salmon@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8306

Doctor of Philosophy

Music

03/06 Year(s)

music@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8178

Master of Literature

Music

02 Years

music@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8178

MuSIC

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UCD College of

Business & Law Schools UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School UCD Sutherland School of Law

UCD Graduate Studies Course Listings 24

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate

Business School We are the only Irish business school to offer Masters degrees that are consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 by the Financial Times and The Economist Intelligence Unit.

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the leading graduate business school in Ireland, offering a wide range of courses, including MBA, PhD, specialist masters for business and nonbusiness graduates as well as executive education. The School of Business at UCD has a long and distinguished history since it was established in 1908. We were one of the first European universities to offer an MBA in 1964. In 1991, the graduate school of business moved to a dedicated campus in Blackrock.

UCD Smurfit School is a 100 strong team with one mission: To create the future leaders in business. One of the keystones of our reputation as one of the world’s leading business schools is the quality and expertise of our Faculty. At UCD Smurfit School we recruit leading academics from across the world, many with experience from the world’s leading universities. This, together with their business experience, enables them to create a stimulating environment both in teaching and research.

UCD Smurfit School is one of less than 60 schools worldwide to achieve the Triple Crown of Accreditation from EQUIS (Europe), AACSB (US) and AMBA (UK). We are also the only Irish member of both CEMS and the Global Network for Advanced Management, which are global alliances of leading business schools.

Our courses At UCD Smurfit School we offer a wide range of courses including full-time and part-time MBA, PhD, specialist masters across diverse subject areas including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, HRM, Management Information Systems and Technology as well as open enrolment and customised courses in Executive Education.

Our courses combine lectures, seminars, case studies, role playing, leading industry guest speakers, simulations and practical projects. Many offer internships. You are encouraged to challenge yourself and those around you, so you can thrive in a rigorous but very open minded learning environment.

Each year we have in the region of 1200 graduates. Our research community has nearly 60 PhD and research students.

Careers The Career Development Centre welcomes many employers and guest speakers throughout the academic year and student are kept informed of opportunities to meet with visiting speakers from corporate organisations and recent graduates. We also hold career fairs on campus which are attended by leading companies such as KPMG, Kerry Group, First Derivatives, Tullow Oil, Microsoft, Paddy Power, Unilever, P&G, Google and many more.

Our graduates are in high demand. Up to 90% of our 2011 graduates were in employment within 6 months. To help you towards potential graduate employment, we offer a dedicated career guidance service under the direction of a trained and experienced recruitment specialist. Our MSc Career Manager is available throughout the year for oneto-one consultations, to help you identify career opportunities and provide support to you with your career planning. Employability skills workshops are held on campus regularly. These include workshops on writing CVs, graduate applications, interview skills and creative job searching.

The school also offers our MBA students a dedicated MBA Career Service which aims to assist participants in building long-term career strategies

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Admissions Detailed information on entry requirements per course and the admissions procedure are available on our website. All applications must be submitted online. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. However, we do advise all candidates to apply as early as possible as competition for places means that some courses fill up quickly.

For further information please contact the Admissions Team: Ph: + 353 1 7168058/4302/8885 Email: smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie www.smurfitschool.ie

Scholarships UCD Smurfit School is delighted to offer a range of need- and merit-based scholarships across a

number of courses. Please visit our website for further details.

Executive Education We have an evolving portfolio of open enrolment programmes that are designed to develop participants’ management skills and business knowledge across a range of subject areas. These programmes are delivered by faculty experts and industry leaders utilising latest industry research to provide contemporary course content. The teaching methodologies used are highly applied and interactive and are aimed at enabling the participant to use the skills in their organisation.

We pay particular attention to ensure that, for a given programme, all participants have similar learning objectives and broadly similar background and experience in order to maximise the potential for peer to peer interaction, learning and networking. For further information please visit:

Our open programmes are available to executives from all organisations across all industry sectors.

Contact: 01 7168889 or email exec.ed@ucd.ie

Student Profile:

www.smur fitschool.ie/executiveed ucation/ openenrolmentprogrammes/

Student Profile:

CIAN O’Sullivan MAcc 2011 Tax Specialist, PwC & member of Dublin Senior Football Team, All- Ireland Winners 2011

Maeve Farrell, MSc in Strategic Management and Planning, 2011. Management Consultant at Accenture, Ireland.

“For me, the Masters of Accounting was the perfect stepping stone to professional accounting exams and to a career in taxation. A strong focus on technical accounting facilitated an ideal learning environment resulting in enhanced knowledge and understanding of the subject areas. In addition, the skills acquired through the MAcc qualification provided graduates with an ‘edge’ over their prospective professional colleagues in what has become a highly competitive profession. Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience and a thoroughly fulfilling year.”

“Learning from world class faculty and working with a diverse group of students, the MSc in Strategic Management Planning allowed me to develop my teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The experience has proved invaluable to my career in consulting so far.”

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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate

Business School

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our faculty is drawn from a group of academics who have extensive experience of course delivery internationally. Moreover, the majority of faculty members, have received training at leading business schools in the UK and North America and are active contributors to the development of knowledge and intellectual leadership in their fields through extensive involvement in delivering papers at conferences and publishing in leading journals.â&#x20AC;?

Prof Pat Gibbons, Jefferson Smurfit Professor of Strategic Management, UCD Smurfit School.

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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate

Business School Taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

accounting Master of Accounting

Accounting VIDEO

01 Year

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Strategic Management Accounting

01 Year

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Energy & Environmental Finance

01 Year

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Finance VIDEO

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Quantitative Finance

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

finance

human Resources Management & Organisational Behaviour Master of Science

Human Resource Management

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Organisational Development & Change

01 Year

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

01 Year

justine.mccann@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8558

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

01 Year

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

LAW & Business Master of Science

International Law & Business

Master of Science

Marketing

Master of Science

Marketing Practice VIDEO

Master of Science

Digital Marketing

MBA

Business Administration VIDEO

01 Year

mba@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8862

MBA

Executive VIDEO

02 Years

mba@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8862

marketing PT

MBA

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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate

Business School Taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

18 Months

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

management Master of Science

International Business

Master of Science

International Management (CEMS) VIDEO

Master of Science

Management

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Management Consultancy

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Project Management

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Supply Chain Management VIDEO

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Strategic Management & Planning VIDEO

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

Biotechnology & Business

01 Year

biotech@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 6455/6559

Master of Science

Business Analytics

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Master of Science

iBusiness -Innovation through ICT

01/02 Year(s)

smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8885/8058/4302

Technology

Research Programmes

Business Doctor of Philosophy

Business

03 Year(s)

jane.omara@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8064

Master of Philosophy

Business

02 Year(s)

jane.omara@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8064

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UCD Sutherland

School of Law A UCD Sutherland School of Law degree is one of the most highly regarded and respected qualifications. UCD Sutherland School offers a wide range of graduate degree and diploma programmes as well as Doctoral study opportunities. The School has a faculty with an international reputation in areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law including International Business Law, Competition and AntiTrust Law, European Law, Intellectual Property and IT Law, International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law and Criminology, Regulation and Governance, many of whom also have direct links with Ireland’s leading global law firms and with Government.

UCD Sutherland School maintains a very diverse, multi-cultural student population, recognising the fact that we have earned a reputation on the international stage. Our international students come to study here from Europe and beyond, including China, Saudi Arabia, America, Australia and Africa. Some PhD scholarships may also offer an opportunity for international students to come to UCD Sutherland School to take up study. Our links with international Universities also allow our students to study abroad during their graduate programme. The School’s new, state-of-the-art building house’s the first purpose-built Clinical Legal Education Centre in the country, as well as advanced research facilities, providing an opportunity to link academic knowledge to the development of skills.

Careers

In many legal careers and careers for which legal knowledge is advantageous, a masters qualification from a leading law school, such as UCD Sutherland School, provides an outstanding way to distinguish yourself from others and to demonstrate a greater depth of knowledge and wider range of relevant skills.

For professionals seeking to learn and to demonstrate knowledge in new areas, our Diploma qualifications in Employment Law and Arbitration are ideal. Our doctoral programmes provide an outstanding training and experience of legal research. Many of our students go on to successful careers with leading employers in academia, public policy and law in Ireland and overseas.

For non-law graduates the MCL degree is recognised by the King’s Inns as a qualifying degree for the next stage towards earning the barrister at law qualification, and it also provides an outstanding preparation for entry to the solicitors’ profession both in Ireland and in other common law jurisdictions.

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UCD Sutherland

School of Law Taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

LAW Diploma

Arbitration

01 Year

lawdiplomas@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8785

Masters in Common Law

Common Law

01 Year

lawdiplomas@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8785

Master of Laws

Commercial Law

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Science

Criminology & Criminal Justice

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Laws

Criminology & Criminal Justice

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Diploma

Employment Law

01 Year

lawdiplomas@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8785

Master of Laws

European Law & Public Affairs

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Laws

General

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Laws

Human Rights

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Laws

Intellectual Property & Information Technology

01/02 Year(s)

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Master of Science

International Law and Business

01 Year

lawpostgraduate@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 8558

Professional Cert

Law

01 Year

lawdiplomas@ucd.ie

+353(0) 1 716 8785

Professional Dip

Law

01 Year

lawdiplomas@ucd.ie

+353(0) 1 716 8785

Research Programmes

LAW Doctor of Philosophy

Law

03/06 Year(s)

niamh.mccabe@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8769

Doctor of Philosophy

European Governance & Law

03/06 Year(s)

niamh.mccabe@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1 716 8769

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UCD College of Engineering

& Architecture UCD Engineering and UCD Architecture with over 100 years of history and experience, comprise Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest research and educational community of Engineers and Architects.

is being pursued with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the USA. In addition to the supports offered by the Engineering and Architecture Programme Office, the UCD College of Engineering & Architecture has a dedicated Graduate School Manager to support graduate students, both research and taught.

UCD Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland and the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The MArch degree is the only course of Architecture in Ireland that is accredited by the recognised professional institutes in both Ireland and the United Kingdom (RIAI & RIBA). In addition, accreditation

UCD Graduate Studies Course Listings 32

Schools UCD School of Architecture UCD School of Biosystems Engineering UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering UCD School of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering UCD School of Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Number of PG Students:

348 Taught

244 Research (including 212 PhD)

Total = 592

Award Types:

Industry Research Collaborations:

PhD MArch

Industry Research Collaborations: Electricity Research Centre (ERC) Solar Energy Conversion

MArchSc ME MEngSc

Academic Research Centres:

MSc ProfDip

Water Resources Research Bridge and Transport Bioengineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Communications and Optoelectronics Adhesion and Adhesives

ProfCert

Staff & Research Strengths: Internationally recognised in their fields, the staff in the UCD College of Engineering & Architecture lead a number of research themes that represent the majority of our research and innovation activities, from individual scholarship through to large-scale interdisciplinary programmes and on to more applied research, technology development and engagement with industry.

Manufacturing, Transport, Water, Design, and Food Engineering.

Biopharma,

Research themes include Energy, Bioengineering, Internet of Things Engineering, Materials and

Video: Engineering in Zero Gravity at UCD

Collaborations vary from bilateral partnerships to large-scale programmes such as Strategic Research Clusters and Competence Centres involving multiple partners including industry, national agencies and academia.

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Career Opportunities:

The UCD College of Engineering and Architecture has many active industry collaborations that have the potential for significant technology transfer activity in the future.

Professional Work Experience (PWE) of 6-8 months paid placement is offered as an integral part of the ME (Master of Engineering) courses. Placements have included the following companies: Accenture, Arup Engineering, Boston Scientific, DePuy, Duolog, Eirgrid, Glen Dimplex, Jaguar Land Rover, S3.

We are committed to increasing levels of collaboration and partnership with Irish and international industry through partnerships on small or large scale R&D projects.

Actively engaged and offering events throughout the year, the UCD Engineering Graduates Association (EGA) is UCD Engineering’s alumni network.

Staff Profile:

Student Profile:

Prof Tony Fagan, College Vice-Principal for Research & Innovation & Graduate School Director (Research)

Laura Tobin PhD Candidate in Optical Engineering (Solar Energy)

UCD School of Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering

I have really enjoyed being part of and contributing to UCD during my time here. I’ve had many opportunities and experiences given to me that I would not otherwise have had, in areas that I never thought possible. I have organised and participated in outreach events nationally and internationally (South Africa). While studying at UCD, I have been able to participate in workshops such as REACH (Researchers Engaging Audiences & Communicating Highlights) to improve my communication and media skills to promote my research and have obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Innovation Academy. My postgraduate study hasn’t just been about achieving my PhD but learning a wide range of new skills that can be applied to both my professional and personal life.

Prof Tony Fagan is Director of the Electronic and Computer Engineering programmes in UCD. Professor Fagan’s main research interest is in the application of DSP (digital signal processing) techniques to advanced digital fixed-line and wireless communications, with a particular interest in equalisation and detection methods. He also has interests in the areas of speech, audio and image processing.

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UCD College of Engineering

& Architecture

”For as long as I can remember I always wanted to do engineering, and I chose to do Mechanical Engineering in UCD because I had a ‘hands on’ approach to all things mechanical (especially engines) while growing up, and I wanted to learn how and why things work the way they do. After I finished my undergraduate degree, I did a masters course (MSc) in racing engine design in the UK, after which I decided to come back to UCD to do my PhD research in gasoline emissions. I’m nearly finished my PhD research and I’m currently employed by Ferrari in Italy, where the work I do on engine design and testing feeds into my research. I’ve worked really hard to make this dream of working on high-performance cars a reality and UCD has given me the platform.”

Ian Whelan PhD Student

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UCD College of Engineering

& Architecture Taught Programmes

Level

Programme

P/F Time

Duration

Telephone

Architecture Professional Diploma

Architecture

01 Year

professionalpractice@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 2761

Master of Architecture

Architecture

02 Years

erin.omalley@ucd.ie

+353 (0)1716 1868