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UCD SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAWGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020

University College DublinIreland's Global University

1 Ranked within top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide

27 Percentage of international students

30 Percentage of international staff

139 Number of nationalities within the student body

133 Hectares making up the woodland campus

462 Million euro annual turnover

568 Million euro won in externally funded research in last 5 years

1,672 Academic staff (FTEs)

1,571 Number of PhD students

4,847 Number of international students in overseas operations

7,923 Number of international students on main campus

9,593 Number of awards conferred each year

9,308 Number of graduate students

33,973 Total number of students (including overseas operations)

269,000 Number of alumni across 165 countries

1,705,000 Approximate number of annual visits to library facilities

Welcome to UCD

Contents

Why UCD 2

About UCD College of Social Sciences and Law 3

Our Undergraduate Programmes 4

Our Schools at a glance 5

Graduate Programmes 11

Research Degrees 12

Highlighted Programmes 13Applied Economics 14

Behavioural Economics 16

Quantitative Economics 18

Children & Youth Studies 20

Education 22

Ethics- Theory and Practice 24

Philosophy 26

Demographic and Population Analytics 28

Development Practice 30

Public Policy 32

Equality Studies 34

Gender Studies 36

Geopolitics and Global Economy 38

Applied Geospatial Analysis 40

International Relations 42

Human Rights 44

International Development 46

Communication and Media 48

Library and Information Studies 50

International Commercial Law 52

International Law and Business 54

Intellectual Property & Information Technology 56

Psychological Science 58

Social Data Analytics 60

Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture 62

World Heritage Management & Conservation 64

List of all Graduate Programmes 66

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Ireland’s Global UniversityThe international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top one per cent of institutions world-wide. UCD is also Ireland’s most globally engaged university with over 33,000 students drawn from over 139 countries, including 4,847 students based at locations outside Ireland. The University’s main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 133 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.

As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland and the world; through the study and discussion of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.

Tackling global challenges: Research & Innovation at UCDResearch and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, small, medium and large research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. Research is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of a global scale.

In 2017/18 UCD researchers secured €122.4 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2008 UCD researchers have secured over €1 billion in such grants. Their research underpins

national research and technology institutes and centres, including the SFI funded Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG), Bioeconomy Research Centre (BEACON) and I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

UCD has had nationally-leading success in many of the most prestigious European awards, including European Research Council and Marie Sklodowska-Curie schemes.

Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 50% and have co-authored more than 15,000 papers with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.

Defining educational excellence: Teaching and Learning at UCDUCD is globally recognised for its excellence in teaching and learning- the university has 6 subjects ranked in the top 50 in the world and has 14 subjects in the top 100 (QS Worlds Ranking by subject 2019). This quality of teaching is complemented by the high standard of support. Every undergraduate student is assigned a peer mentor and there are student advisers for every programme.

UCD is Ireland’s leader in graduate education with over 9,000 graduate students, almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students. 1,571 PhD students benefit from a structured PhD programme, as well as the research-led education culture at UCD.

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The College is a leading centre for education and research in Ireland delivering a comprehensive range of internationally recognised, academically rigorous graduate degrees in key Social Science and Law disciplines. The College has eleven academic Schools and associated Research Centres and Institutes, which encompass an extensive range of key Social Sciences and Law disciplines with over 1,500 students on our graduate programmes.

Graduate degrees, including taught masters, research masters, doctorates and professional doctorates, are offered in the Schools of Archaeology, Economics, Education, Geography, Information & Communication Studies, Law, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology and Social Justice, Social Policy and Social Work. Globally the College is ranked very highly in Social Sciences and Law disciplines and is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for Law and Library and Information Management and within the top 100 for Archaeology, Politics and International Relations, Philosophy and Social Policy and Administration. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary degrees are available on topics such as Behavioural Economics, Cognitive Science, Development Practice, Public Policy, Geopolitics and Human Rights. Additionally, the College offers a range of professional diplomas and certificate programmes.

The College employs progressive methods of teaching and learning in a collaborative and supportive environment. Selected masters degrees offer students the opportunity to liaise directly with partner

organisations though project work or undertake professional internships in Ireland or internationally. The College attracts students from all over the world including the North and South America, India, China and throughout the EU. Our multicultural faculty includes academics from India, Hong Kong, the US and many European countries including the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Italy.

Our world-leading academics have received prestigious awards and accolades for their research, and the College has received funding and research grants from the Irish Research Council (IRC), the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the EU’s Research Framework Programmes.

Whether you are intending to simply visit UCD or are looking to join our College, please visit our Schools and College websites. These will highlight for you the breadth and depth of the College’s programmes, the strength and diversity of its research, and our commitment to ensuring that our staff and graduates play a leading role in education, research and society.

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Professor Colin Scott Principal UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

IntroductionWelcome to the College of Social Sciences and Law at University College Dublin. Situated at the heart of UCD’s Belfield campus, the College is home to over 5,000 students and is the largest and most comprehensive in Ireland to study Social Sciences and Law subjects.


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Our Undergraduate Programmes

Our Schools offer a variety of undergraduate degrees in the social sciences and cognate disciplines. Students gain a deep understanding of their chosen subjects in addition to developing valuable real-world skills in research, communication and leadership.

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Career prospectsSocial sciences graduates are valued by employers for their skills in research, leadership and communication. Our social sciences and law graduates progress to work in government, NGOs, the media and businesses as economists, policymakers, environmentalists, activists, information managers, HR managers, entrepreneurs, journalists, statisticians, urban planners, archaeologists, librarians, secondary school teachers, social workers, researchers and many more professions across the public and private sectors.

A range of career planning and career enhancing opportunities are provided to students during their time in UCD. Several degrees include internship opportunities for credit. The UCD Career Development Centre provide a wide range of practical workshops, individual student supports and on-campus Careers Fairs.

International study opportunitiesAs Ireland’s global university, we encourage our students to apply to study for a semester or a year abroad through UCD’s extensive global network of partner universities. Study abroad is available as an option in our four-year programmes. In our four-year programmes, study abroad opportunities are integrated into the third year curriculum.

All social sciences students can take language modules as electives in addition to their degree subjects through the UCD Applied Language Centre.

Students who take social sciences subjects with a language minor will spend their third year abroad in a partner University.

Please do not hesitate in contacting us if you’re looking for more information concerning our programmes.

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UCD School of ArchaeologyUCD School of Archaeology is Ireland’s largest and leading centre for archaeological education and research. The School’s research and teaching programmes explore not only the archaeology and environments of Britain and Ireland, but also of northwest Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and East and Southeast Asia. The School is a friendly, supportive and approachable School, with a thriving undergraduate and graduate research community. Archaeology combines the intellectual, analytical and interpretative skills of the humanities (e.g. History, Geography, Art), with the qualitative methods and techniques of Sociology and other social sciences – we work with people. Archaeologists in UCD also utilize advances in Information and Computer Technology (ICT), sciences (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and the study of the human body (e.g. Osteology, Forensics, Anthropology). Our archaeological scientists have world-leading expertise in the study of ancient soils, plants, insects, wood and organics, stone, metals and ceramics, as well as biomolecular analyses of past lifeways. The School offers a general MA in Archaeology, with a wide range of skills and topics taught, and our MSc in World Heritage Management and Conservation aims to give students the knowledge and skills to develop careers as managers responsible for World Heritage properties and equivalent cultural and natural sites around the world. The MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture, based at our UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture involves innovative scientific and experiential reconstructions of past houses and material culture, so as to explore how people in the past made and lived with things.

UCD School of EconomicsUCD School of Economics is the leading centre for the study of economics in Ireland. The School’s economists are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics and publish in leading international journals and contribute regularly to economic policy debates. The School recognises that quality teaching at graduate level requires input from staff who are actively engaged in research of the highest calibre. The School’s Masters programmes feature small group teaching from leading economists and a supervised research thesis or internship. Masters students are an integral part of the School's community, attending research seminars and receiving a wide range of supports to help them prepare for the research thesis element of their degree. The School offers an MSc Applied Economics with core economics modules in the Autumn Trimester such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative economics, and econometrics, and in the second semester a range of options in the areas of labour economics, trade, public finances, etc. In this programme, students are offered the option to do an internship during the summer, instead of the thesis. The MSc Quantitative Economics contains a similar first semester, but specializes in the Spring Trimester on advanced econometrics, time-series analysis, and potential modules from statistics, which provide a strong mathematical foundation for careers in policy analysis, finance, or other analytical careers. The MSc Behavioural Economics prepares students for future careers as research economists on a PhD track in behavioural economics. It also prepares them for job opportunities in government, consultancy and other private businesses where the applications of the insights and techniques of behavioural economics have now become widespread.

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UCD School of EducationUCD School of Education is a leader in its field with over one hundred years of service to the wider education community in Ireland. The School’s record of excellence in teaching and learning is built on a foundation of research excellence, recognized in the QS world subject rankings where we consistently achieve the highest of ratings for research activity. The School’s team of dedicated academic staff prides itself on building synergies between the School’s research and teaching, giving rise to innovative programmes that respond to changing needs in the education system. Amongst the School’s innovative programmes are Doctor in Educational Psychology and blended learning opportunities in Professional Diploma Education Leadership alongside the School’s more established diploma offerings and a range of master level studies. The School is the only provider of doctoral level studies in educational psychology nationally, which coincides with the School’s doctoral provision in education, and in Children and Youth Studies. We cater for educational professionals across all sectors of the education system – from early years through to higher education and welcome queries from international students. While the two-year Professional Masters Education is the main professional teaching degree, for international students, the MA Education is of interest, which is a one-year programme of general graduate training in education and pedagogy. The School also takes the lead in the interdisciplinary programme MSc Children and Youth Studies, which takes a very global perspective on children and youth, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and how it is changing policy and practice in working with children and young people across a range of services and settings; global developments that are shaping policies in relation to children and youth; risk and resilience in the lives of children and youth and their experience of health.

UCD School of GeographyUCD School of Geography has one of the largest undergraduate programmes in UCD, a vibrant graduate community and is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in geography-specific and interdisciplinary research. Academic staff occupy major leadership positions in national and international organisations and deliver internationally recognized, and academically rigorous, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in key areas of the discipline. The School values collaboration in teaching and research and engagement with a diversity of stakeholders both within and outside the academy. Aside from the general MA Geography programme, the MA Geopolitics and the Global Economy equips students with an in-depth understanding of international relations, war, and conflict resolution as well as national, local and regional economic development, global economic processes, global political events and the knowledge economy. The MSc Geographies of the Global South offers students a critical understanding of key issues and theoretical debates in contemporary geographies of the Global South. A strong emphasis is placed on developing students’ applied skills in geo-spatial technology and an understanding of their real-world application to Global South issues, research and to informing practice, planning and policy making. The MSc Urban Environment integrates the perspectives of human and physical geography to explore urban environments. Exploration is complemented by developing fieldwork and geospatial skills. The key objective of the course is to address the challenge of achieving global sustainability by making resource efficient, smart and liveable cities. Finally, the MSc Applied Geospatial Analysis provides essential tools for geographers to explore, analyse and disseminate socio-economic and environmental data and considerations.


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UCD School of Information and Communication Studies (iSchool)Our disciplines focus on the interaction of people, information & society. How people learn, work and play with information and technology. ICS is a member of the iSchool consortium and the only iSchool in Ireland.

The School is the only academic institution in Ireland to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programmes leading to research and professionally accredited qualifications in Information and Library Studies.

Our school offers a range of taught postgraduate programmes preparing students for a wide variety of careers and further research options. At graduate level we have the internationally recognised Masters in Library and Information Studies, which is accredited by the Irish and American Library Associations. It has prepared generations of graduates for careers as information and library professionals. Our new MSc Communication and Media programme is the first in Ireland to offer a broad degree in communication and media studies from an Information school perspective, where students can choose tracks to focus on Ethics & Policy, Design & Culture and Data Journalism. MSc Digital Information Management combines core elements of digital preservation and curation as well as area-specific tracks to prepare students for work in cultural institutions, civil service and higher education and in the private sector. MSc Information Systems focuses on the design and deployment of human-centred computing and information systems, information management, combining theory and practice-based perspectives from across a range of disciplines. You will learn a set of digital skills that will enable you to adapt to new professions that have yet to emerge.

We also offer diplomas, certificates and continuing professional development (CPD) courses.

UCD Sutherland School of LawRanked one of the top 100 universities in the world for law, UCD Sutherland School of Law is the leading centre for legal education and research in Ireland. Since its establishment in 1911, the School’s educational mission has remained at the heart of its endeavours and today the School’s wide range of high quality programmes encourage the development of both a critical understanding of law, and the enhancement of legal and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. The School works closely with law firms, government departments and NGOs to boost employability and develop professional skills among the School’s students as part of the School’s careers development programme. The School’s students also benefit from the state-of-the-art Sutherland School of Law building, which opened in 2013, and enjoy extensive opportunities to study abroad at some of the leading law schools in Europe, North America and Asia, all contributing to the development of truly global lawyers. At graduate level, for students with an undergraduate degree in law, the school provides LLM degrees such as a general LLM, the LLM International Commercial Law, the LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice, the LLM Intellectual Property and Information Technology, the LLM International Human Rights and the LLM European Law and Public Affairs. The Masters in Common Law (MCL) is a Masters conversion course for those wishing to progress to a career in law. This is accredited by the King's Inn. For non-law graduates, it furthermore offers the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice and the MSc International Law and Business. Many of these programmes are of an interdisciplinary nature, with contributions from business, sociology and other social science disciplines.


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UCD School of PhilosophyThe School is the largest teaching and research centre for philosophy in Ireland. The School of Philosophy was recognized as one of the top schools in the English-speaking world for graduate studies in twentieth century continental philosophy by the ‘Philosophical Gourmet’ and ranked among the top one hundred Departments of Philosophy worldwide according to the QS World Rankings survey in 2018.

The School is unique in the broad range of research and teaching interests we offer. The School’s areas of expertise include Contemporary European (Continental) Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Political Philosophy and Cognitive Science. The School’s staff have published widely in the history of philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and are prominent in international academic circles. The School is particularly noted for offering a friendly and open atmosphere where students and staff regularly interact and exchange ideas in discussion groups and coffee mornings. Many of the School’s former students hold academic positions in Ireland, UK and USA. Others are prominent playwrights, journalists, human rights activists, broadcasters, film-makers and musicians.

Aside from the MA Philosophy degree, there are specialised degrees within the School in MA Contemporary European Philosophy and the MA Consciousness and Embodiment. The School furthermore provides the interdisciplinary programmes in MA Philosophy and Literature, MA Philosophy and Public Affairs and MSc Cognitive Science. The latter concerns the interdisciplinary study of minds, brains and behaviours, and is a collaboration with psychology and computer science. This is a popular programme among international students. The School of Philosophy's newest programme, MA in Ethics: Theory and Practice deals with ethical issues in government, healthcare and business.

UCD School of Politics and International RelationsUCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) is the oldest and the largest School of its kind in the Republic of Ireland. SPIRe is an international School offering diverse programmes of study at graduate and undergraduate level.

SPIRe is a dynamic, multi-faceted and highly-international School. The QS University Rankings by Subject 2018 placed SPIRe in the top one hundred politics schools in the world and number one in Ireland by subject. The School’s academic staff are engaged in cutting-edge research on a wide variety of political issues, including ethno-political conflict, human rights, and Ireland’s role in the European Union, to name just a few. The School is also home to three research centres: the UN-linked Centre for Sustainable Development Solutions, the Dublin European Institute, and the Institute for British-Irish Studies.

The School provides a very wide range of graduate taught programmes. These include the MA/MSc Politics, MA/MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict, MA/MSc European Politics and Policy Making, MEconSc European Public Affairs and Law and the MA Political Theory.

The study of MA/MSc International Relations probes into the causes and consequences of phenomena such as war, trade, regional integration, migration and terrorism. The MA/MSc International Political Economy explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, and the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment. The MA in Middle East Politics programme is dedicated to different aspects of the politics of this region, focusing on issues facing the Middle East and its challenges.

The aim of MA/MSc International Development is broadly understood as concerning the improvement of quality of life in a world characterised by unprecedented opulence but also by widespread deprivation, destitution and poverty. The MSc Human Rights focuses on human rights research, policy or advocacy.

For most of these programmes students can choose between an MA and a MSc variant, with the former providing a more flexible choice of optional modules and the possibility to do an internship during the summer instead of a thesis, while the latter is more research focused, including training in statistics and research methods.


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UCD School of PsychologyUCD School of Psychology is a leading Irish centre for research, teaching and professional training in psychology, ranking in the top 200 psychology Schools in the world. The history of psychology in UCD began in 1958 when the university established the first psychology laboratory and the first psychology course in Ireland. Later UCD developed the first accredited undergraduate degree in psychology, and pioneered professional training in clinical psychology in Ireland, as well as in other areas of professional psychological practice.

This School offers the undergraduate degree in psychology, along with a number of Master programmes. This includes the Masters in Psychological Sciences which is a one-year highly competitive programme that develops students' professional skills. The programme uses a range of approaches to teaching, learning and assessment including traditional faculty-led seminars, student presentations, experiential learning, classroom role-play and case studies. An integral part of the research training is staff supervision and, usually, membership of a collaborative research team. The programme is typically taken as a bridge between the undergraduate and PhD or professional doctoral training. The focus is on acquiring basic applied psychology skills to equip the students for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology. The MSc Rehabilitation and Disability Studies is a two-year part time programme to develop an understanding of disability and rehabilitation theory, research and practice, both at a national and international level. Students explore the emerging field of disability studies – the interdisciplinary and scholarly exploration of all aspects of disability. The MSc Mindfulness Based Interventions is taught, part-time, over two years, and is organised in two residential training events (in UCD and St Vincent’s University Hospital). It has teaching blocks throughout the two years of the programme. It involves a community of adult learners, where students are supported and nurtured so as to meet the highest standards as teachers of Mindfulness Based Interventions. The Higher Diploma in Psychology is an intensive two-year graduate conversion course for graduates with an honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, for those who would like to take the first step towards a professional career in psychology.

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social JusticeUCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice is an interdisciplinary research and teaching hub for policy, practice and equality. The School is a centre of excellence for research, teaching and professional training in social policy, social work, equality studies and gender studies. It offers diverse degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate level, community outreach Certificate programmes, continuing professional development modules, and research degrees in social work, social policy and social justice (Master by Research and PhD programmes). The School ranks in the QS top 100 universities in the subject area of social policy and administration.

The School’s research is interdisciplinary, international and influences policy and society. Teams and colleagues work on a range of topics (eg housing, family, child welfare, health care, migration, equality and gender studies) and have received funding from prestigious sponsors (eg Irish Research Council, European Union).

We provide the professional, two-year Professional MA in Social Work programme that is the qualifying degree for practice in social work. In recent years, the work environment for social work practitioners is becoming globalised. In addition, social justice and equality issues are an increasingly prominent concern in social scientific research.

The MSc Equality Studies is a unique programme popular, in particular, among American students, with core modules relating to issues from equality to economics, sociology, gender studies, human rights, and with a strong focus on practice and activism. The MA Gender Studies is a programme, popular with a diverse group of international students, which provides students with an opportunity to develop their critical understanding of contemporary society and bring their knowledge and understanding of policy making and social change to a new depth.


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UCD School of SociologyThe faculty members of UCD School of Sociology have a wide-ranging set of research interests, including comparative, quantitative and historical research, as well as work that focuses on the social complexity of, and emergent changes in, our modern world. The School’s current research activities address issues of globalization, inequality, migration and diversity, social and policy networks, the state and national identity, health and illness, criminology and socio-legal studies, gender and childhood, and other topics.

At graduate level, aside from the MSc/MA Sociology, the School provides the more specialised MA Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies, which develops a critical and comparative understanding of such topics as global migration patterns; diaspora and emigration histories; identity politics and civic mobilisation; racism, nationalism and xenophobia; integration, diversity and human rights policies; intercultural relations and creative cultural agency. The MSc in Social Data Analytics is designed to enable students to combine their social sciences and/or cognate training with strong technical and analytical skills and to exploit the wide range of digitised and digital data now accessible by the public and private sectors.

Jointly with Trinity College Dublin, the School provides the MSc Comparative Social Change, with the specific objective of developing students’ knowledge of the main currents of social change today, the social, cultural and economic forces which are driving them and the different forms they take across states.


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The College of Social Sciences and Law hosts a number of interdisciplinary and collaborative programmes that bridge not only many disciplines but also across institutions both nationally and internationally.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a highly interdisciplinary programme, with core modules in policy evaluation, policy-making, comparative public policy, and regulatory governance, and specializations in applied policy areas, such as education policy, housing policy, economic policy etc. This programme is growing fast and attracting increasing numbers of international students. In conjunction with the School of Law and the School of Politics and International Relations, the MSc European Governance is a two-year collaborative programme with the University of Utrecht, whereby students take one year in UCD and one year in Utrecht. Students are then awarded two degrees, one from each institution. The College also provided the Master of Public Administration in Development Practice, a two-year premium programme modelled on the Earth Institute programme at Columbia University which is trans-disciplinary in nature. From September 2019, the College launched the exciting new MSc Demographic and Population Analytics specialising in population studies and demographic analysis. This programme is unique in Ireland.

ScholarshipsMost of the schools listed above provide the College of Social Sciences and Law Global Scholarship, which is a 50% scholarship for graduate taught students, allocated by the respective School. While the scholarship is entirely merit-based, the students who apply therefore only compete with other international students within the same School. Furthermore, the College is relatively flexible when it comes to undergraduate scholarships, where scholarships up to 50% are negotiable for strong students, based on merit.

ContactFor more information on international scholarships on our programmes, contact Dr Richard Collins ([email protected]), Vice-Principal for Internationalisation, College of Social Sciences and Law.

The College of Social Sciences and LawGraduate Programmes



PhD programmesThe College provides PhD programmes in all of the above Schools, as well as a series of interdisciplinary PhD programmes in Quantitative Social Science, Complex Systems and Computational Social Science, Global Human Development, Public Policy, European Governance and Children and Youth Studies. All programmes contain a taught component, and a carefully designed supervision process with a primary supervisor, a panel of additional advisors, and a transfer assessment process in the second year. For more information, go to web link below.

The UCD structured PhD programme enables our students to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. The programme is about making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications.

The structured PhD includes several innovative measures designed to support our students in achieving their academic and professional objectives. Our students are expected to carry out their own research under one-to-one supervision of an academic supervisor, and to make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in their area, normally leading to published work.

As part of the programme, we encourage the development of transferable skills which enhance the students’ marketability and opens them up to a larger sector of the job market.

A PhD programme typically takes at least three years full-time and six years part-time to complete. The award of the PhD is based on the completion of a written thesis and its successful defence in a viva voce (oral examination).

The College of Social Sciences and Law has many other research programmes such as Masters by Research or Professional Doctorate in their Schools and some are collaborative and thematic by nature.

If you’re planning to apply to one of our research programmes in UCD, you must research your target programme and contact a potential supervisor before you begin the application process.

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Behavioural Economics 16

Quantitative Economics 18

Children & Youth Studies 20

Education 22

Ethics: Theory and Practice 24

Philosophy 26

Demographic and Population Analytics 28

Development Practice 30

Public Policy 32

Equality Studies 34

Gender Studies 36

Geopolitics and Global Economy 38

Applied Geospatial Analysis 40

International Relations 42

Human Rights 44

International Development 46

Communication and Media 48

Library and Information Studies 50

International Commercial Law 52

International Law and Business 54

Intellectual Property & Information Technology 56

Psychological Science 58

Social Data Analytics 60

Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture 62

World Heritage Management & Conservation 64

The College of Social Sciences and LawHighlighted Programmes


Ireland’s Global University

MSc in Applied Economics(One Year Full Time)This course provides high quality training in economics with a focus on applications to real world problems. The course is ideal preparation for a career as a professional economist working on applying economics to policy issues or business situations. In addition to studying core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, students can choose from a wide range of field modules. Students also have the option of completing a two-term specialisation in one of Behavioural Economics, Law and Economics of Competition, Environmental and Energy Economics or Development Economics.

In the summer semester, students do either a supervised research thesis or an internship. Students can switch after the first semester to our MSc in Quantitative Economics, which focuses on applying advanced mathematical and statistical methods to economics.

This programme features small group teaching from leading economists and a supportive environment. Masters students are an integral part of our School community, attending research seminars and receiving a wide range of supports to help them prepare for their research thesis or internship.

UCD School of Economics is Ireland’s leading economics department. Our staff are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics such as macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, behavioural economics, health economics, international trade and economic history. School members play a significant role in debating economic policy issues and in contributing to the formulation of economic policy. Students get to know our staff via participation in small classes and seminars and through direct supervision.

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Why study at UCD?

TraditionEstablished 1854, with 160 years of teaching & research excellence

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Global profileUCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide

Global communityOver 6,000 international students from over 120 countries study at UCD

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In your first semester, you will undertake a two-week preliminary course in mathematics and statistics. You will also take the following modules:• Microeconomics• Macroeconomics• Econometrics• Research SkillsAnd a choice of one from• Behavioural Economics• Environmental Economics• EU Competition Law• Introduction to Development Economics

In your second semester, you take four of the following modules. The following is an indicative list of modules likely to be available:

In the summer semester, you will do either a supervised research thesis or an internship.

• Advanced Microeconomics• Advanced

Macroeconomics• Advanced Econometrics• Behavioural Economics:

Policy Applications• Applied Policy Analysis

Modelling• Aviation Economics

• Economics of Competition Policy

• Health and Welfare Economics

• International Trade• Energy Economics and

Policy• Development Economics:

Applied Micro


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Graduate Profile

Guneet Kaur MSc in Applied Economics

The MSc. in Applied Economics is an excellent programme for students who wish to further specialize in economics. It’s a challenging yet a very interesting course. Faculty at the UCD School of Economics are fantastic and are always there to guide you through the course. It’s a well-designed curriculum, with an exceedingly large list of modules to choose from and the small class sizes guarantees a friendly atmosphere. The course work provides a rigorous grounding in the core components of modern economic analysis and I really liked the fact that I could do an Internship which helped me built my competencies further in the field. The course work gives a solid technical grounding in micro, macro, and econometrics but you were also encouraged to think about the real world behind the equations. It is a demanding programme, but that is you want a master's programme to be. This course provides you with a range of career options both in Ireland and abroad. On finishing my master’s I am now pursuing my career in economic consulting. I’m currently Interning with Indecon Economic Consultants.

Entry Requirements• A primary degree with a minimum of an upper second class honours or

international equivalent in Economics or in a degree in which Economics is a major component.

• We also consider applicants with a minimum of an upper second class honours in a cognate area with a strong quantitative component.

• We will also admit applicants with a Higher Diploma in Economics with a minimum of an upper second class honours.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Many graduates of our masters programmes have gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists. Many others have moved directly to employment in central banks, think-tanks, government departments, regulatory agencies, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms. Graduates have undertaken successful internships at a range of prestigious institutions such as the European Central Bank, the National Treasury Management Agency and the Central Statistics Office.

Career Opportunities

Fees Fee information at www.ucd.ie/fees

Related Masters

MSc Quantitative Economics

MSc Behavioural Economics

MA Public Policy


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MSc in Behavioural Economics (One Year Full Time)This course is devoted to providing in-depth training in the area of behavioural economics. Students will take a range of rigorous economic modules but will also receive training in key concepts in psychology and specialise in learning a range of new models that incorporate the latest evidence on human decision making. As well as being trained in the core concepts and theories of behavioural economics, students will also learn about a range of empirical methods and have the opportunity to run their own field and lab experiment.

The MSc will also cover the ethical, legal, and regulatory context for the ideas of behavioural economics. Thus, the students will be equipped to apply these ideas in a wide range of academic, business, and policy settings.

This programme features small group teaching from leading economists and a supportive environment. Students on this programme will be an integral part of a research group at UCD focused on behavioural economics and its applications. They will attend research seminars and receive a wide range of supports to help them prepare for their research thesis or their internship.





Ireland’s Leading Economics DepartmentUCD School of Economics is Ireland’s leading economics department. Our staff are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics such as macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, behavioural economics, health economics, international trade and economic history. School members play a significant role in debating economic policy issues and in contributing to the formulation of economic policy. This is the only MSc in this area in Ireland and it is one of the few worldwide with a strong policy and regulatory focus.


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In your first semester, you will undertake a two-week preliminary course in mathematics and statistics. You will also take the following modules:• Microeconomics• Econometrics• Behavioural Economics• Experiments in Economics• Research Skills

In your second semester, you will take the following two core modules:• Behavioural Economics: Policy Applications• Topics in Psychological Science• Research and Professional Development

You will also take two other modules in the second semester from this indicative list:• Advanced Microeconomics• Advanced Econometrics• Health and Welfare Economics• Economics of Competition Policy• Energy Economics and Policy• Development Economics: Applied Micro

In the Summer semester, you will either do a supervised research thesis on a topic related to behavioural economics or you can do an internship in an organisation working on behavioural economic issues.






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• We also consider applicants with a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in another cognate area that has a high quantitative component.




Many graduates of our Economics masters programmes have gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists. Many others have moved directly to employment in central banks, think-tanks, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms. Behavioural economics skills are also now being widely applied across government agencies, regulatory bodies and a wide range of private-sector businesses.

Related Masters

MSc Quantitative Economics


MA Public Policy


Graduate ProfileLucie MartinMSc Behavioural Economics

I couldn’t be happier with my decision to pursue UCD’s MSc in Behavioural Economics. I was very impressed with the quality of the course and the teaching standards: the course incorporated multiple perspectives and disciplines, the lecturers were experts in the fields they taught us yet highly accessible, and we were able to retain some flexibility over which classes to register for based on personal interests, which made for a very intellectually stimulating year. The lecturers were also clearly attuned to the behavioural economics job market and leveraged their extensive networks to allow us to form professional connections throughout the year, thanks to guest lectures and group sessions with current professionals in the field. One particularly memorable experience was that our class got to design, implement, analyse, and present our own evaluation field trial with a policy partner as part of an experimental economics class. I use what I learned during my MSc every single day at my new job with the Behavioural Insights Team and I warmly recommend the course to anyone interested in this field from an academic, policy or industry perspective!









MSc in Quantitative Economics(One Year Full Time)This course provides high quality quantitative training in economics, a focus on advanced research methods and a supervised research thesis. Students get a rigorous grounding in using mathematical and statistical methods to derive, test and apply formal economic models. In addition to core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, students have the option of completing a two-term specialisation in either Statistics or one of Behavioural Economics, Law and Economics of Competition, Environmental and Energy Economics or Development Economics.

The course prepares students for PhD-level

study in economics or obtaining employment as a professional economist in jobs requiring the application of analytical methods to economic problems. Students have the ability to switch after first semster to our MSc in Applied Economics, which includes the option of a summer internship.

This programme features small group teaching from leading economists and a supportive environment. Masters students are an integral part of our School community, attending research seminars and receiving a wide range of supports to help them prepare for the research thesis element of their degree.

UCD School of Economics is Ireland’s leading economics department. Our staff are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics such as macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, behavioural economics, health economics, international trade and economic history. School members play a significant role in debating economic policy issues and in contributing to the formulation of economic policy. Students get to know our staff via participation in small classes and seminars and through direct supervision.

Ireland’s leading school of economics

Course Content and Structure 90 creditstaught masters



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In your first semester, you will undertake a two-week preliminary course in mathematics and statistics. You will also take the following modules:• Microeconomics• Macroeconomics• Econometrics• Research SkillsAnd a choice of one from:• Data Programming• Behavioural Economics• Environmental Economics• EU Competition Law• Development Economics

In your second semester, you take the following core modules:• Advanced Microeconomics• Advanced Macroeconomics• Advanced Econometrics• Research and Professional

Development

You will also take an additional module from the following indicative list of modules:• Behavioural Economics: Policy

Applications• Applied Policy Analysis Modelling • Economics of Competition Policy• Health and Welfare Economics

• International Trade• Energy Economics and Policy• Aviation Economics• Development Economics: Applied

Micro

Alternatively, students can take an advanced module from the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

In the summer term, you will do a supervised research thesis.





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Graduate Profile

Scott Hamilton MSc in Quantitative EconomicsThe MSc in Quantitative Economics at UCD is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to advance their knowledge of economics. Core modules in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics allowed me to develop a solid grounding in the subject, whilst a range of optional modules allow me to hone in on my interests. Weekly seminars kept me in touch with the research frontier, presenting an opportunity to interact with contemporary ideas in the field. By the end of the second semester, I possesed a sound understanding of the fundamental technologies of economic research, whether that be applied or theoretical. The summer term sees each student apply this understanding to a research project under the guidance of a staff member. I found this a profoundly positive experience, allowing me to gather a deeper understanding of what the work of a research economist entails and put the education of the previous nine months into practice, with the invaluable support of UCD’s fantastic academic staff. I am currently working as a data engineer at Fidelity Investments. Taken together, I could not recommend this course more.



• We also consider applicants with a minimum of upper second class honours in a cognate area which has a strong quantitative component.



Many graduates of our masters programmes have gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists.

Many others have moved directly to employment in central banks, think-tanks, government departments, regulatory agencies, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms.



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MSc in Children and Youth Studies (One Year Full Time)The MSc/PhD in Children and Youth Studies is an inter-disciplinary programme specialising in research, policy and practice in relation to children and young people.

Set in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the programme explores key aspects of the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.

It does so recognising the complexity and inter-dependence of issues facing contemporary childhoods and youth.


60 creditsTaught modules


• Excellence in supervision and teaching• Research and learning about children and young people in a

multi-disciplinary, supportive environment• Credit- and modular-based structure• National and international recognition• Active teaching methodologies• Small group and individual tuition• Structured system of support• Collegial, dynamic and inclusive learning environment• Available also as part-time provision with selected blended

learning• Practice-relevant content and outputs

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Core modules include:

• Research Methods Modules• Children & Youth Dissertation• Children's Rights & Participation

You must also choose from the list of modules below:

• Equality and social justice in children’s learning

• Mental health and wellbeing for children and youth

• Mindfulness for schools• Advanced studies in Child

development• Additional support needs of learners• Disability and equality

• Philosophical perspectives on education and childhood

• Children’s literature• Global justice and development• Theories of human rights• Interpreting urban landscapes





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Course code: W242 /W243

Graduate TestimonialThe MSc Children and Youth Studies provides a great opportunity to share thinking and ideas across diverse cultures and contexts’

‘I really recommend this course for those interested in sociology, psychology, politics, international relations, children’s rights and education’

Entry Requirements• For entry to the MSc, students should be graduates in a relevant

discipline and/or have professional experience in a related field.

• Applicants whose first language is not English or Irish must provide a Certificate of Proficiency in English. An overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no area falling below 6 is required.


This fast growing area is suited to those working with children and youth across a range of professional and public services including education, psychology, social work, health, law, social policy, NGO and research settings.

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MA in Education (Full time)










MA in Education (One Year Full Time)This is a taught Masters degree programme designed to respond to the interests and needs of education professionals who would like to develop their strengths and interests to an advanced level.

It provides an opportunity to study a range of topics from within the broad field of education theory, policy and practice and to engage in close study to minor thesis level.

The focus is to develop critical skills of inquiry as students examine and deliberate on key issues relating to education both nationally and internationally





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• History of Mental Health• Equality and Social Justice in Children’s Learning• Students, Schools & Society• Philosophical Perspectives on Education and Childhood• Curriculum and Pedagogy• Educational Psychology and Positive Psychology

• National and international recognition• Structured system of support• Interactive teaching and learning• Collegial, dynamic and inclusive participation in a community of

learners• Emphasis on high-quality student experience• By selecting related/complementary modules and combining this

with a thesis topic, it is possible to take some areas of the MA Ed programme to specialist level.

Excellence in supervision and teaching

Core modules include:• Research methods modules• Project or minor thesis (15,000-20,000 words)

You must also choose from the list of modules below:

• Critical Policy Analysis• Global Classroom• Philosophical Perspectives on Education and Childhood• Children’s Rights and Participation• Educational Psychology and Positive Psychology• Leadership for Quality Learning• Curriculum and Pedagogy

• Digital Learning Design• Children’s Literature• Additional Support Needs of Learners• Mentoring as Professional Development• Guiding Effective Teaching and Learning





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Course code: W027

Graduate Profile

Lincoln Mungaila,Zambia, Graduate

Seeking a masters that focused both onTeaching Technologies and Technology-Enhanced Learning, I had to explore severalEuropean universities before choosing UniversityCollege Dublin for the Professional Masters inEducation. The University is among Ireland’shighest ranking and largest universities witha diverse student population. The University’sapproach to teaching and learning matchedmy interests.

The amount of research and experience demonstrated by the faculty was motivating. The campus is conveniently located within Dublin which made my life even easier. I hope to help improve the initial teacher training programmes in Zambia using the knowledge andskills I have acquired from UCD.

Entry Requirements• Applicants will normally hold an honours degree at undergraduate level (or equivalent)

from a recognised higher education institution.

• Applicants whose first language is not English or Irish must provide a Certificate of Proficiency in English. An overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no area falling below 6 is required.

• All applicants are interviewed, either in person or remotely.


MA Education Graduates work in a diverse range of careers in education in roles such as: teachers, policy advisors, education professionals, education leaders, education outreach officers, and education and training officers.

Related Masters

MSc Children and Youth Studies

Master of Education

Master of Education (Additional Support Needs)

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MA Ethics: Theory and Practice(One Year Full Time or 2 Years Part-time)In association wih the UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL), UCD School of Philosophy is offering an MA that provides philosophical training in Ethics, as well as enabling students to experience a context for professional Ethics through inter-disciplinary elements of the programme. Ethics is understood broadly as the study of how to behave well, and includes elements of moral philosophy and political/social theory.

As graduates of this module you will be well-placed to understand and help deal with ethical issues in areas such as government, healthcare, business, agriculture, planning, education, law and journalism. But you will also have had the opportunity to develop a theoretical understanding of the nature of Ethics and its place in human life more generally. Having an understanding of Ethics, both at the level of theory and in its practical contexts is of obvious benefit in a very wide variety of career paths.

The UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life brings academic work into the public sphere by researching, teaching and talking about Ethics. It aims to become a resource for communication on ethical issues between UCD academics and the wider community - the media, schools, regulation bodies, ombudsmen, ethics advisory committees, NGOs and government bodies. It aims to take a central role in widening ethical thinking in business, medicine, law, biotechnology, IT, urban development, veterinary and food science and the financial sector. To this end it is also developing a suite of CPD programmes.

The UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life





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Core module:• Ethics: Theory & PracticeYou must select three modules from a list of Philosophy Ethics modules:• Aristotle's Ethics and Politics• Philosophy of the Emotions• The Good Society• Feminist & Gender Theory• Topics in Continental Philosophy You must also choose one philosophy module from any of the range of PHIL modules

Finally, you must choose one module from a list of modules provided by other disciplines• Information Ethics• Justice in Education• Theory and Human Rights• Disability and Equality • Responsible Marketing• Ethics in Psychology





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Course code: W398

Graduates of our Philosophy Masters programmes have gone on to pursue successful careers in journalism, the civil service, industry, teaching, politics and consultancy. The MA in Ethics: Theory and Practice may be particularly suited for people wanting to work in regulation agencies and NGOs as well as areas of business and public service that have an ethical component.

Graduates should be well placed to offer CPD training in Ethics themselves.


Staff Profile

Professor Rowland Stout

Professor Rowland Stout, contemporary philosopher was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.

Rowland Stout is professor of Philosophy and the director of the Centre for Ethics in Public Life at University College Dublin. Through four influential books and numerous articles he has developed a novel conception of human agency, in terms of a sensitivity to reason and the norms of rational thought, thus establishing himself as one of the most original contemporary philosophers of action and mind.


Related Masters

MA Media and International Conflict

MSc Digital Information Management

Entry Requirements• Candidates may apply for admission to the MA Degree Programme if they

have obtained a BA degree with at least Second Class Honours, Grade I in Philosophy (or in a subject where the degree programme contained a significant proportion of philosophical components)

• However, all applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis so that in certain exceptional cases an award at a lower level or a 2.2 classification may be considered.

• Fluency in English is a requirement. Candidates who have not completed their primary (bachelor's) degrees with English as the language of instruction will need to satisfy the University College Dublin's English Language Requirements.










MA Philosophy (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The MA Philosophy is designed for philosophy graduates who wish to develop an advanced competence in philosophy. You can choose to specialise in areas where UCD School of Philosophy has particular expertise such as contemporary European (continental) philosophy, analytic philosophy, classical philosophy, philosophy of law, political philosophy, and cognitive science. Through advanced training in philosophy, students will acquire valuable transferable skills for a professional career in business, government or the media.

The MA in Philosophy in UCD provides a solid foundation for further graduate study in top-ranked doctoral programmes in philosophy. Faculty in the School have published widely and are prominent in international academic circles. In the past, the School has welcomed renowned figures such as Noam Chomsky, Hilary Putnam, John McDowell, Alasdair MacIntyre, Charles Taylor, Jürgen Habermas and Judith Butler. Students will become part of a thriving graduate community and enjoy a vibrant intellectual atmosphere in a supportive environment.





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The UCD School of Philosophy is the largest teaching and research centre for Philosophy in Ireland. It was recognised as one of the top ten schools in the English-Speaking World for graduate studies in twentieth-century continental philosophy by the Philosophical Gourmet Report.

Largest teaching and research centre for Philosophy in Ireland

Students select three modules from the following for Autumn Trimester:

Students select three modules from the following list for Spring Trimester:

• Ethics: Theory & Practice• Consciousness, Agency & the Self• Truth, History, Justice• Problems from Kant• Fictional Characters• Feminist & Gender Theory• Topics in Continental Philosophy

• Aristotle’s Ethics &Politics• The Good Society – Protest and Resistance• Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception• Philosophy & Literature• Philosophy of the Emotions• Newman – a Philosophical Perspective





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Course code: W021

Graduate Profile

Sean Murphy, PhD candidate, Indiana University

Ireland’s (especially Dublin’s) rich literary history made it the ideal environment to work in. Whether it was in my flat or in the café, the pub, the library, the coast or the Wicklow hills, I always felt myself immersed in a swell of passionate humanists and explorers of ideas. I was surrounded by individuals who really cared about writing on and researching the depths of the human condition. What I liked most about UCD was the faculty in the School of Philosophy, and my fellow graduate students. The professors were all visibly interested in the success of their students. This was especially evident in my relationships with Brian O’Connor and Jim O’Shea. They both instilled in me the confidence that it takes to move on in philosophy, as I am now studying for my doctorate at Indiana University, a top-25 Philosophy programme in the US, where my main areas of research are 19th century German philosophy, especially Arthur Schopenhauer, moral philosophy, and aesthetics.


Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for students with a primary degree in Philosophy, or in

another degree that has significant philosophical components; an upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Candidates with an upper second class honours in a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Philosophy may be considered.


Philosophy graduates work in diverse fields including business, public-sector management, marketing and advertising, media and broadcasting, recruitment and human resources.

Graduates of UCD School of Philosophy have continued to have successful academic careers in Ireland, UK and the US. Others are prominent playwrights, journalists, human-rights activists, broadcasters, film-makers and musicians.


Related Masters

MA Philosophy & Literature

MA Philosophy & Public Affairs

MA Cognitive Science

MA Contemporary European Philosophy











MSc in Demographic and Population Analytics (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The study of the population processes that shape our society requires a unique skill set. Demography is a pathway to understand core dynamics that define contemporary debates about mortality, ageing, health, migration and fertility. The MSc in Demographic and Population Analytics, which is a one year full time or two years part time programme, is unique in Ireland. By definition the curriculum is interdisciplinary, bridging sociology, social policy, health and geography to comprehensively offer insight into the concepts, research and data analysis that demographically define us.

This programme stands apart in Ireland and internationally, defining a new generation

of population scientists. Bridging the technical and theoretical, you will learn to analyse population trends that currently and increasingly shape prospects for population growth, healthcare needs and all the facets of immigrant incorporation into Ireland, the EU and globally.

You will graduate with the technical skills, substantive foundation and unique expertise to enter the private or public sector in capacities ranging from demographic analysis to data-driven research in public policy. In addition, demography offers a bridge to further academic work in cognate disciplines such as economics, sociology, social policy and public health.

The MSc in Demographic and Population Analytics is the first of its kind offered in Ireland. The programme provides students with an opportunity to study population issues in a research-led environment, with a focus on applying learning to real-world scenarios. Upon graduation, students will have the technical and substantive know-how to fill a large and important gap in graduate education nationally. They will offer the first cohort of demographers with expertise in population studies/demographic analysis, which is at the core of future public policy and planning.

Unique programme in Ireland



60 creditsTaught mocdules


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Optional modules:

• Applied GIS• Fundamentals of Epidemiology• Geographies of the Global South • Global Migration• Health, illness and Society• Asylum and Refugee: Law, Politics and Rights

Core modules:

• Demographic Analytics: Theory and Applications• Demographic Techniques: Methods and Models• Population Geography• Quantitative Data Analysis • Demography Thesis





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Staff Profile

Dr. Mathew CreightonDirector This programmes provide a multi-disciplinary educational environment to broaden your knowledge and understanding of population dynamics within a global context, the implications of demographic change for public policy nationally and internationally, the application of demographic analysis within an interdisciplinary context.Entry Requirements

• This programme is intended for applicants who hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline, including political science, social policy, geography, sociology, economics, mathematics, statistics, development studies, business, finance, marketing, public health, psychology and computer science.

• An upper second class honours degree (2H1), or the overseas equivalent is required

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of

• IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Local and national government, for example: health care companies, consultants, NGOs, research institutions, and news organisations, employ people with skills, knowledge and expertise to understand and research the relationship between, population, health, housing and policy. Nonprofit and voluntary organisations, private commercial organisations.


Related Masters

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

MSc Geographies of the Global South

MSc Social Data Analytics


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ScholarshipsUCD offers postgraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students who hold an offer of a place on a master’s programme. Please see www.ucd.ie/international/scholarships-and-funding/ for further information.






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Master of Public Administration in Development Practice (Two years Full Time or Four Years Part Time)The programme is a two-year programme that offers professional training in Sustainable Development Practice at graduate level. It is part of an internationally recognised affiliation of programmes working in line with Columbia university and the MDP (Master of Development Practice) Global Association (mdpglobal.org).

It prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of extreme poverty and sustainable development through excellent course offerings. As such, you will have the opportunity to undertake disparate modules from a range of areas, all of which are of practical concern to those working in the field of development; including finance, management,

health, natural science, economic, legal, political and statistical modules.

This is an ideal programme for recent graduates who plan to make a meaningful contribution to global poverty reduction and sustainable development practice. It also appeals to those already working in the sector of development who want to enhance their skill set and bolster their career. Our central aim is to produce professionally trained graduates with both the theoretical insight and practical skills that will enable them to successfully pursue a career in international development practice to work in government, civil society or the private sector.

The UCD MDP has strong finance, management, health, natural science, economic, legal, political and statistical modules. The programme focuses on the professional training of sustainable development practitioners to work in the finance and planning departments of governments (social, economic and environmental) all over the world, but students can work in the private and social sectors once they are members of the UN Major groups.

MDP provides interdisciplinary professional training



80 creditsCore modules

40 creditsoptional modules

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Core modules:• Economic & Policy Analysis I • Science, Technology & Development• Governance, Politics & Development• Global Classroom• NGOs: Law, Governance & Social• Global Health • Fieldwork I • Thesis

Students must specialize in Year 2 by selecting 45 credits of optional modules within a specialisation. For each of the specialisations a sample of indicative modules include:

Economic and Policy Analysis:• Economic & Policy Analysis II • The Economics of Sustainable Development• Public Administration and Policy • Experiments in Economics

Gender and Conflict:• Post-Conflict & Development• Gender in Peace and Conflict• Political Violence • Gender, War and Violence

Environment and Agriculture:• Environmental Assessment• Tools for Sustainable Development • Sustainable Agriculture• Global Change Ecology

Global Public Health• Public Health Practice• International Health I• Public Health Nutrition • Sociology & Social Epidemiology


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Course code: W412

Staff Profile

Associate Professor Samuel BrazysDirector of the Master of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA-DP)

Professor Patrick Paul WalshDirector of the Centre for Sustainable Development Studies in UCD Chair of the Global Association of MDPs in Columbia University

This programme combines excellent academic education with social relevance to equip students with the skills, perspectives, decision-making tools, and foundation of scientific knowledge in pursuing a career in international development.

Entry RequirementsEntry to the programme will be based on competitive selection. Applications for admission are accepted from:

• Holders of first or upper second class honours degrees awarded by recognised universities and institutions, and recognised degree awarding bodies (for example, NCEA, CNAA)

• Holders of other degrees from recognised universities or degree granting institutions who have experienced at least three years of appropriate employment.

• Holders of recognised professional qualifications obtained through examinations who have spent at least four years in study and who, in addition, have been employed for at least two years in the work of their profession.


Graduates work in non-governmental organisations, NGOs agencies of the European Union and the United Nations, in journalism, education and local community development in roles such as: international aid worker, development worker, community education officer, health promotion specialist and community education officer.

Graduates now work in organisations such as: United Nations, UNICEF, World Bank, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.


Related Masters

Master of Public Policy

MA International Development

MSc Humanitarian Action


ScholarshipsUCD offers postgraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on masters' programmes. Please see www.ucd.ie/international/scholarships-and-funding for further information

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Master of Public Policy (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The Master of Public Policy (MPP) was developed for graduates who plan to pursue a career in research, policy analysis or consulting in the public or non-profit sectors, and for those already working in these sectors, who wish to enhance their policy analysis, research and evaluation skills. Public policymaking has become more challenging with increasing complexity in clients’ needs and growing expectations regarding service quality in a context of limited public resources. You will explore the socio-economic changes and political issues that influence policymaking.

You will examine the challenges associated with effective regulation and administration of public services including the need to ensure that policy decisions are evidence-based. You will develop an understanding of the political, ethical, social and economic factors that influence policymaking, along with the challenges associated with effective policy implementation and regulation. You will learn how to analyse public policy systematically; you will acquire advanced skills.

The MPP provides in-depth, specialist streams that you choose according to the career that you wish to pursue – Economic Policy; Environmental Policy; European Union Policy; Citizenship, Rights and Policy; Community, Drugs & Health Policy; Research Methods; Regulatory Governance; and Urban Policy. Graduates of UCD MPP will have direct entry routes to the MPP at Harris School of Public Policy (University of Chicago) and the MA in Public Policy and Management (City University of Hong Kong). Our internship option provides practical skills training and career contacts with top employers.

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You select 2–4 optional modules according to the stream you’ve chosen. (Please see www.ucd.ie/publicpolicy for a full list of modules.)

Core modules:• Evidence-Based Policymaking• Public Administration & Policy• Regulatory Governance• Comparative Public Policy• Dissertation Design



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Graduate Profile

Nmeli Nnoromele US, Graduate

As globalisation continues to erode cultural boundaries and open out the interchange of world views, I decided I wanted a program that was comparative in focus and that provided me with an international framework for my studies. University College Dublin offered me just that: it was all I ever wanted and more. Not only does this program offer its students a global perspective, the program is also interdisciplinary, allowing you to pick the concentration that is perfect for you. Further, the program staff provide wonderful opportunities for students, including helping me land an internship with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I am so grateful for this experience, and know this program has prepared me well for a successful career analysing and managing policy.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in political science,

social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, social policy, public administration, development studies, EU studies, international relations, law, criminology, business, finance. An upper second class honours (2:1), or international equivalent is required.

• Your application will be considered on its individual merits and relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.


Graduates work in the public and non-profit sectors, and in research and consulting organisations in Ireland and internationally in roles such as: public service policy analyst, policy adviser to advocacy organisations, communications & public affairs manager for NGOs, policy officer to political parties and journalist.

Recent graduates of the Masters in Public Policy now work in: European Parliament, Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRP) USA, Merchant’s Quay Ireland, Child and Family Agency (TUSLA), Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI), Teachers Service Commission, Kenya, Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Health Services Executive (HSE), Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Apple, Higher Eduction Sector, Morgan McKinley, Labour Party and the Irish Senate (Seanad Éireann).


Related Masters

MA/MSc Politics

MA/MSc European Politics

MSc Equality Studies

MA/MSc International Relations






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MSc Equality Studies (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The MSc in Equality Studies offers a unique opportunity to examine global equality issues from a range of perspectives and disciplines. The programme was designed for those who wish to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of global social justice issues and explore strategies for change. Topics covered include capitalism and social class, patriarchy and gender and the oppression of minorities, including those based on race, ethnicity, sexuality, and disability. Throughout, students are encouraged to explore the theory and practice of achieving egalitarian social change.

Drawing students from across the globe, the course emphasizes the relationship of theory to practice with a view to bringing about positive social change.

Students also gain from undertaking engaged academic research, which includes researching and designing an equality-related intervention or action.

The learning environment is student-centred and participatory, with students from a wide a range of backgrounds, including community activists, development practitioners, educators and journalists.

The MSc in Equality Studies is unique in Europe in the way it links research, theory and practice to challenge inequality. The UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice is widely respected for its theoretical work on equality and for its active engagement with social movements and with statutory bodies to bring about egalitarian-led change. UCD itself has a strong tradition of activism.

Unique In Europe


• Egalitarian Theory• Sociology of Inequality• Human Rights Law and Equality• Critical Political Economy• Researching and Challenging

Social Injustice

• Children’s Rights, Participation and Well-being

• Disability and Equality• Reproductive Justice and Sexual

Health

• Equality and the Media• Racism and Anti-Racism• Gender Theory: Critical Themes


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Charlotte Byrne, Equality Studies graduate, Education Officer, Irish Refugee CouncilMy particular area of interest was migration and having come late to third level education I was enthusiastic in my belief that education is the key to solve so many inequalities. Since completing the Equality Studies programme, I have accessed employment at the Irish Refugee Council as Education Officer, where I support people in the asylum process to gain education and training to be ready to find employment when the time comes. We also try to influence policy to create a more level and equitable playing field. I genuinely believe that if the whole world did this course the world would be a better place as everyone would understand why equality is better for everyone. Equality Studies provides the foundation in egalitarian theory and allows you to build your Masters around areas that interest you, e.g. housing, environment, gender, human rights, education, ethnicity, children’s rights and so on. I believe that the Masters in Equality Studies is a great path towards work in any NGO, private sector, or public body in the area of equality.

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Entry Requirements• Applicants with lower second class honours or above are eligible to apply.



Equality Studies graduates work in multiple fields including politics, journalism, law, education, public policy, voluntary and community work, and human rights advocacy.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in organisations including the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, the Red Cross, Marriage Equality, the Irish Refugee Council, Community Action Network, Google, Inclusion Ireland, Free Legal Aid Council, Spun Out and many more.

Related Masters

MA Gender Studies

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MA Gender Studies (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time) Our MA in Gender Studies encompasses women’s studies, feminism, masculinities and sexualities and has developed over twenty-five years to become the most established gender studies programme in Ireland with a strong international reputation for research and scholarship. Previously known as the MA in Women Gender and Society, our new MA in Gender Studies has evolved to reflect exciting new theoretical perspectives and debates on gender. Our programme offers students an opportunity to engage with a vibrant international field of study as we seek

to interrogate the complexity of gender and sex roles, feminism, identities, policies, history and politics within a rapidly evolving social world.

This MA in Gender Studies will appeal to students interested in challenging traditional ways of thinking and knowing. It will equip those who seek to transform gendered relations and achieve social and economic justice across, local and global levels, based on gender equality and social solidarity.

The MA/Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies is based on a strong tradition of feminist activism and believes that academics have a critical responsibility as public intellectuals. As part of the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice we have a strong tradition of attracting prominent social activists and committed academics – encouraging student involvement in global, local and regional campaigns. We have a history of engagement with public policy-making and cooperation with civil society, community and feminist organisations to create a more just society and gender equal global order.

Strong tradition of School activism


• Gender Studies: Critical themes• Gender and Globalisation• Gender, Inequality and Public

Policy• Feminist and Egalitarian

Resaerch

• Gender War and Violence• Reproductive Justice and

Sexualities• Masculinities and Inequality• Human Rights Law and Equality• Gender, Space and Place

• Ethnicity and Nationalism• Feminist and Gender Theory• Race Space and Place• Gender and Women’s Studies• Minor Thesis


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You will then choose two courses from this list of optional courses and complete a dissertation. Optional modules include (indicative list, may vary by year):

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Graduate Profile

Heather Hartwick, Canada, Graduate

My advice to other international students considering the MA in Women, Gender & Society is: do it! You will never regret it. This is a once in a lifetime experience. I loved the staff in the School of Social Justice; they have been more than helpful and caring. My professors and colleagues have made me feel at home and like I have a network of people to call on if any issues arose, personal or professional. Studying in UCD has offered me such a different dimension of understanding that I would never have experienced attending a university in my native country.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in sociology, politics,

history or another relevant field. A lower second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English-language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.


Graduates have become central members of local communities, key members of NGOs, employees in public-sector agencies, education and media organisations in roles such as: social researchers, project development managers, lecturers, journalists, and policy and advocacy officers.

Graduates work in Amnesty International, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Crisis Pregnancy Programme, Médecins Sans Frontières, National Broadcasting Authority and the National Women’s Council of Ireland.

Related Masters


MSc Human Rights

Master in Public Policy










MA in Geopolitics & the Global Economy (One Year Full Time)

The MA in Geopolitics & the Global Economy equips students with an in-depth understanding of international relations, war, and conflict resolution as well as national, local and regional economic development, global economic processes, global political events and the knowledge economy.

The course includes fieldwork in an overseas location such as Berlin, Madrid, or Reykjavik. Students acquire a solid grounding in the key knowledge and skills required by a geographer specialising in political or economic geography. Students can choose whether to study the

political geography of Europe or US foreign policy in detail and can select a number of optional courses to focus on subject areas that interest them. These optional courses introduce the opportunity for interdisciplinary study with courses offered in political science, history and American studies.

UCD School of Geography has an established international track record as a leading research centre in a variety of specialised areas pertaining to the spatial analysis of socio-economic phenomena, and is in the Top 100 QS World University Rankings by subject area.

Top International Ranking


• Geographic Analysis• Research Design• International Economic Crisis• International Fieldwork• Dissertation

• America and Globalisation• Africa: Crisis or Opportunity• Ethnicity and Conflict• Northern Ireland• The Economics of Europe

• Governing the Global Economy• Economic Globalisation and Society• Urban and Regional Development• Development in Asia• Geography of Innovation




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Graduate Profile

Ryan McCarrel, US, Graduate, International Research Fellow at the Caucasus Research Resource Center – Azerbaijan

Getting my MA in Geopolitics and the Global Economy at UCD gave me an opportunity to study with some leading academics in their field. Lectures were engaging and thought-provoking, challenging me to think critically about some of the most prescient issues confronting the world today.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in geography or a related

discipline including political science, history, economics and sociology, or professionals working in related fields.

• Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours (2.1) degree or international equivalent at bachelors level.


Graduates work in government agencies, international aid agencies, global multilateral agencies, human rights institutions, think-tanks, research bodies and private firms in roles such as researchers, lecturers, aid workers, GIS specialists, planners and local government officials.

Graduates now work in organisations such as:

• UN• World Bank• UNICEF


Related Masters

MA Geography

MSc Development and the Global South.

MSc Urban Environment


• Amnesty International• Human Rights Watch• Deloitte









MSc Applied Geospatial AnalysisGeographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing for Social and Environmental Sciences(One Year Full Time/Two Years Part Time)Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing are considered essential tools to spatially explore, analyse, visualise and disseminate data; and these skills are increasingly highly sought after in the workplace. The MSc in Applied Geospatial Analysis will provide you with strong theoretical, conceptual and practical foundation on spatial analytics, covering legislative requirements and ethical considerations.

The aim of the programme is to provide you with the skillset for real-world spatial exploration of social, economic and environmental patterns and interactions in support of evidence-based planning and decision-making. It will afford you the opportunity to apply acquired skills in pragmatic contextual settings.

At the end of the programme you will have practical and applied GIS/remote sensing skills for problem-solving; and knowledge and understanding of tools, methods and applications within geographic research and practice, across a range of disciplines and work areas. The programme includes guest speakers from research and industry, exposing you to potential internship and career opportunities in the area.

Practical skills for the workplace


The core modules will place large emphasis on practical hands-on skill building on GIS/remote sensing, applied to real world case-study analysis. A range of optional modules will provide the flexibility to shape learning to your own research or career needs. All optional modules will have an applied geospatial analysis component. There is also an option to do a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geospatial Analysis (by not undertaking the dissertation component of the programme).

• Applied GIS • Advanced GIS • Remote Sensing• Research Design• Thesis

• Geo-spatial Technologies • Practical Environmental Assessment • Redrawing Dublin• Urban Rivers • Geographies of the Global South • Critical Geopolitics of Europe • International Economic Crisis

• Latin America• Quantitative Data Analytics &

Applications• GIS in Archaeology• Social Simulation, Methods and

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Course code: MTHSC006 (W422 FT/W423 PT)

Entry Requirements• Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second class honours (2:1) degree

or international equivalent at bachelors level.

• Relevant professional or voluntary experience may be considered as part of the application process.


• Applicants should have basic computer skills.


This program will provide you with practical and applied GIS/remote sensing abilities as well as a range of academic and transferable skills that will be a benefit in many careers. Graduates of this programme may progress to doctoral study or to careers in:

• Environmental and planning consultancies

• Governmental departments and local authorities

• State and semi-state agencies (e.g. Central Statistics Office, Environmental Protection Agency, Ordnance Survey Ireland)

• Industry (e.g. ESRI, Google)

• Think tanks and research bodies


Related Masters

MSc Urban Environment

MSc Geographies of the Global South

MA Geography

MA Geopolitics and Global Economy

Staff Profile

Dr Ainhoa GonzálezProgramme Director

Dr Ainhoa González’s main area of study concerns the development and application of geospatial analysis tools and methods for assessing environmental change and impacts, with the objective of providing a robust evidence-base in support of informed planning and decision-making. She specialises in Strategic Environmental Assessment. Ainhoa has taught graduate and postgraduate modules in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Management, Geographic Analysis, Environmental Geography and Environmental Impact Assessment across a number of Irish Universities. She has also worked as a freelance environmental consultant and spatial analyst, supporting the work of a number of Irish and international authorities. Ainhoa has collaborated in several interdisciplinary European and national projects, with a main role in developing pragmatic assessment methods for bridging science and practice. She holds a PhD in Environmental Planning from the Dublin Institute of Technology and an MSc in Environmental Resource Management from University College Dublin.









MA/MSc International Relations (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The study of International Relations probes into the causes and consequences of phenomena such as war, trade, regional integration, migration and terrorism. You will examine theoretical approaches in the contemporary study of international politics and their application. You will improve your skills in research design and qualitative and quantitative analysis. A wide range of specialisations are available to enable you to develop your specific expertise.

In UCD, you may choose to study for an MA or MSc qualification in International Relations. The MSc track includes additional research components and is particularly suitable if you want a career in research or academia.

The MA track is more flexible and allows you to choose to complete a dissertation or an internship.





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UCD School of Politics & International Relations is the oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned staff drawn from many countries.

Oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland

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Core modules:• Theories of International Relations• Political Violence OR Ethnic Conflict• Research Design

Additional core modules required for MSc:• Introduction to Statistics• Qualitative Research Methods for

Politics

• Politics of Development• Politics of Human Rights• Comparative Public Policy• International Political Economy• Politics of Inequality

• Psychology of Conflict in Middle East and North Africa

• EU Foreign and Security Policy• Gender in Peace and Conflict• Peace and Conflict Studies

Please see www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions for a full list of modules.

MA students choose four optional modules and MSc students choose two optional modules from the partial list below.


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Course code: W235/W236/W036/W109

Graduate Profile

Sandra Perron, Canada,President of ImagineFoundation

Completing the MSc in International Relationsat UCD was one of the best decisions of mylife. Interacting with high calibre studentsfrom around the world, I quickly realised howlittle I knew about international politics andrelations, and how my cultural paradigms,mostly based on limited knowledge, haveinfluenced my decision making in the past.

Now, whether it is in my role as a Global Purchasing Director, President of a non-profitorganisation or a simple citizen of my country,my studies at UCD have enabled me to betterunderstand the world I live in, and considermore profoundly such elements as humanrights, global climate change, or internationalsecurity in my decision making.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with an upper second class honours or

international equivalent primary degree in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law.



Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and non-governmental organisations including the United Nations and IMF in roles such as government social researcher, diplomatic advisor, and public affairs consultant.


Related Masters

MSc International Political Economy

Masters in Public Policy

MA Peace and Conflict










MSc Human Rights (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The MSc in Human Rights is a one-year intensive course that prepares you for a career in human rights research, policy or advocacy in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, or academia. Studying human rights means exploring the rights that all people have as human beings, how these rights are reflected in national legislation and international law, how people mobilise collectively on behalf of these rights and how governments respond to these claims and obligations.

The course is delivered by academics in UCD School of Politics and International Relations, UCD School of Law, and UCD School of Social Justice, reflecting the inherently multidisciplinary nature of human rights practice encompassing political philosophy, empirical political science (comparative politics and international relations) and legal studies. You will explore the theory, politics and law of human rights and examine the mechanisms and limitations of national and international action to protect human rights. You will either complete a research dissertation or undertake a monitored internship.





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UCD is a founding member of the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation and has well-established links with human rights NGOs, national human rights agencies and international organisations. UCD Human Rights Network organises regular seminars with prominent guest speakers.

Founding member of the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation

Core modules: MSc Students choose two optional modules from the following partial list:

• International Human Rights• Theory of Human Rights• Law of the European Convention

on Human Rights• Politics of Human Rights• Dissertation Design

• Theories of International Relations• Gender in Peace and Conflict• Political Behaviour in the Middle

East• Politics of Development• International Political Theory• Comparative European Politics• Governing the Global Economy

• Principles of International Politics• Asylum and Refugee Law• Psychology of Conflict in Middle

East and North Africa• Political Violence

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Daniela Bachmann, Graduate

Understanding people and how they interact has always been of interest to me. I wasn’t entirely sure about the kind of job I wanted to work in for the rest of my life, but studying Sociology, Politics and Social Justice at UCD opened up a whole new world. I went on to study for a masters degree in Human Rights at UCD, again with a focus on development. I tutored undergraduate students in Development and Globalisation during my masters studies, and many of them were surprised at how development affects their daily lives.

I’m hoping to work with NGOs such as Amnesty International or Frontline Defenders in the future. My studies in UCD have prepared me well for what’s to come, and I am looking forward to taking the next step.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in a relevant subject

such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.




Related Masters


MA Peace and Conflict

Master in Public Policy


Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and NGOs in roles such as: human rights specialist, field officer, human rights consultant, child protection adviser, public information officer and journalist. Recent graduates of MSc in Human Rights now work in:

• Front Line Defenders

• United Nations

• Amnesty International

• Médecins sans Frontières

• PLAN Ireland

• Irish Aid

• Oxfam









MA/MSc International Development (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)The MA/MSc in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, political economy and other areas. You will examine challenges such as the reduction of inequality and exclusion, the expansion of economic and social choices, the progressive realisation of human rights, and the argument for sustainable development. You will acquire a range of skills to enable you to work effectively in the development field.

A wide range of specialisations is available to enable you to select areas where you wish to develop your expertise. You may choose to study for an MA or MSc qualification in international development. The MSc track includes additional research training and is particularly suitable if you want a career in research or academia. The MA track is more flexible and allows you to choose to complete a dissertation or an internship.





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UCD School of Politics & International Relations is the oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned staff drawn from many countries.

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Core modules: MA students choose four optional modules and MSc students choose two optional modules from the following partial list:

• Politics of Development• The Economics of Sustainable Development• Dissertation Design • Theories of International Relations

• Politics of European Governance• Gender in Peace and Conflict• Globalisation and Labour• International Political Theory• Politics of Inequality• Psychology of Conflict in Middle East and North Africa

Additional core modules required for MSc:

• Introduction to Statistics• Research Design and Case Study







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Ayesha Azeem, Pakistan, Senior Project Officer, Church World Service – Pakistan/Afghanistan

With the knowledge I learned during my masters in UCD, I am confident that I can fulfil my role with the utmost professionalism and confidence as Senior Project Officer in Capacity Institutionalisation Project (CIP) in Church World Service – Pakistan/Afghanistan, a donor-funded project which deals with initiatives on capacity building of local NGOs and CSOs.

Living abroad for a year on my own enhanced my ability to interact and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and collaborate effectively within a team and manage varied projects. That one year in UCD and Dublin taught me much more about life beyond a masters degree!

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with an upper second class honours

primary degree, or the international equivalent in a subject area such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law.



Graduates of the programme have found employment with the official Irish aid programme, in Irish and international non-governmental organisations such as Trocaire, Goal, Action Aid and Oxfam, and with agencies of the European Union and the United Nations as well as in journalism, education, local community development, and many other areas such as:• Public administration

• Journalism

• Media

• Civil society organisations

• Voluntary sector

• Academic institutions


Related Masters

Masters in Public Policy

MSc Humanitarian Action










MSc Communication & Media (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)How do we study communication – interpersonal and mediated – and what theories do we use? What is the relationship between communication, media and power? How do we create engaging content, interfaces and experiences for effective communication? What can we learn from the history of communication & media? What does the future hold for their role in society?

This programme introduces students to basic concepts and issues in both classic and current theories of communication giving a historical and critical understanding of how to understand communication and media by learning to situate them within perspectives such as critical data studies, information analytics, platform capitalism, cultural computing, interface critique, software studies and so on.

Students will learn how to:

• Understand the theoretical foundations of communication and media studies

• Conduct research on communication – both interpersonal and mediated in both theory and practice

• Assess the principles of creation, exchange, management, meaning and impact of information through digitally mediated communications

• Analyse the interactions and relationships between communication, media, people and power

• Apply this learning to specific fields of communication and media (e.g. health, public data, crime, culture etc.) or technological domains (mobile technology, speech interfaces, data visualisation etc.)

• Critique past, current and future structures and paradigms for communication and digital media

• Comparatively evaluate international communication and media policy, content and structures

• Develop high quality research projects with the potential for further academic or industry career progression in communication and media

Course Content and Structure90 credits

Taught Masters65 credits

Taught Modules25 credits

Thesis

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• Communication Theory• Media & Society• Topics in Digital Media

Communication• Research Theory & Methods• Thesis or Media Management project

• Computer-Mediated Communication• Communicating Heritage• Data Protection & Privacy• Data Ethics• Data Journalism

• Digital Storytelling• Human-Computer Interaction• Human-Data Interaction• Information Ethics• Managing IT for Information Profs

• Media Regulation• Research Data Management• Quantitative Data Analysis• Theories of Digital and Social Media• User-Centred Design (UXD)

Optional Modules A-ZCore Modules

Track 1: Design & Culture

• UXD: User-Centred Design • Digital Storytelling • Computer Mediated Communication • Human Data Interaction• Information Ethics • Human Computer Interaction• Theories of Social and Digital Media • Communicating Heritage

Track 2: Ethics & Policy

• Information Ethics • Human Data Interaction • Managing IT for Information Professionals • Research Data Management • Quantitative Data Analysis • Media Regulation• Data Protection and Privacy• Online Regulation

Track 3: Data Journalism

• Data Journalism Studio • Introduction to Data Journalism • Information Ethics • Human Data Interaction• Adv Data Prog with R (online) • Data Programming with Python (online) • Digital Storytelling • UXD: User-centred Design

Option Module Tracks





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Who should apply? This new MSc in Communication & Media is designed to complement and expand existing programmes and research expertise at the School of Information & Communication studies. It is the first postgraduate degree in this field in Ireland to be offered from an Information School perspective.

This programme is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. An upper second-class honours or international equivalent is required.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

The Full Time option is suitable for Domestic (EEA) applicants and International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region.

Course code: W440 FT (W441 PT)

Why “Communication & Media” and not “Media & Communications”? This programme puts communication first, focusing on the construction, meaning, purposes and objectives of communication. We then look at how we mediate what we want to communicate, from an interpersonal, human-computer interaction, social media or mass media perspective. “Communications” usually describe the technologies that transmit information while “Communication” focuses on what we say and do, how information is constructed, received, interpreted and how meaning is produced.

Can I shape the programme to focus on my interests? Yes – students take core modules in communication and media theory and research but can then select from a wide range of modules across many different schools in UCD including film studies, law, computer science and so on. We can help shape your preferred ‘track’ to focus on ethics & policy, design & culture or data journalism.

I want a career in journalism/public relations – is this course for me? While this programme does not teach production or practice in these fields, students will gain a firm foundation in the theory, knowledge and critical information skills required for these and many other career options.

Can I do a PhD in communication and media at UCD after this programme? Yes – the School of Information and Communications hosts a vibrant PhD programme and our staff are active in many relevant areas of research like social media studies, speech technologies, data ethics, data journalism, political communication and so on.

This new MSc degree aims to produce future professionals with a deep understanding of the communication and media landscape. On graduating, our students will be able to embark on a variety of careers in Ireland and abroad, whether in the digital media industries, in communication regulation and policy or in media design, management and research, both in the public and private sectors.

Different suggested tracks will allow students to develop the knowledge to specialise their communication and media learning for a specific setting. All three tracks include 60 credits of core modules that cover basic knowledge and skills with a thesis or media project option, with 30 credits of elective modules according to track choice. Students will gain an international perspective from lectures and seminars as well as guest talks, combining professional experience with a strong theoretical background.


Related MastersMLIS FT

MSc Information Systems FT


MA in Film Studies



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Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) (One Year Full-Time or Two Years Part-Time)The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies strives to educate students to become the leaders, policy makers, and designers of information systems and services in the evolving information society.

The Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and the Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (GradDip) programmes instill professional ethics and social responsibility, foster lifelong continuing professional education, and provide

opportunities for active engagement with diverse communities.Our modules are offered in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms. Reflective practices and collaborative work constitute the core of our learning activities

The MLIS programme is structured to develop your basic and specialised knowledge and skills as librarians and information professionals. Depending on your interests and aspirations, you may choose a pathway that would best suit your career plans.

Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS)

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The MLIS is a highly regarded internationally recognised qualification, and is accredited by the Library Association of Ireland and recognised by the American Library Association. The School is an active member of the iSchool Consortium - a global collection of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field and sharing a fundamental interest in the relationships between information, people, and technology.

The only academic institution in Ireland with a degree in Library and Information Systems

Course Content and Structure90 credits

Taught Masters65 credits

Taught Modules25 credits

Dissertation or Internship

Academic Librarianship Information Services / Public Librarianship Cultural Institutions / Special Collections

Academic librarians support members of academic community for research, teaching, and learning. There are different roles in academic librarianship—from resources discovery/metadata, digitisation, data management and scholarly communication, to outreach and liaison.

The challenges of public librarianship and information services in today’s fast moving society requires librarians and information professionals with diverse skills including organisation and dissemination of information, community programming, storytelling, and technology assistance.

With the increasing number of digitized and born-digital materials, information professionals working in cultural institutions and managing special collections need to acquire practical skills in the areas of digital curation and cognate fields

IS40480 Information Professionals as Teacher & Collaborator

IS40760 Research Data ManagementIS30050 Information Architecture:

Designing the Web

IS40570 Children and Youth Information ServicesIS30380 Digital StorytellingIS30370 Information EthicsIS30020 Web Publishing

IS40770 Digital Curation Core ConceptsIS40790 Digital Curation ToolsARCV40070 Managing Records and Information

in Public & Private Organisations


Depending on your interests and aspirations, you may choose a pathway that would best suit your career plans.





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Graduate Profile

Kirsteen Walters Masters Library & Information Studies (MLIS) I chose this particular programme as it isan internationally recognised qualificationand because of my interest in the library/information sector. I thoroughly enjoyedthe course, although intensive, it isequally rewarding. The course had such anarray of modular choices that it reallyafforded me the opportunity to specialisein my specific areas of interest i.e.information literacy and knowledgemanagement. The capstone projectfurther developed my practical skills inthis area and enabled me to work on areal-life project for UCD Library. Sincegraduating, I have used the skills andexperience gained through the MLIS in mycurrent role as a Knowledge ManagementAdministrator and in my previous role inan academic library.

The programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in library and information. The MLIS is a highly regarded internationally recognised qualification, and is recognised by the Library Association of Ireland and the American Library Association.

The degree qualifies students to work as library and information professionals in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Recent graduates have dynamic careers as Chief Information Officers, Library Directors and Knowledge Managers.


Related Masters


MSc Information Systems

Entry Requirements• Applicants should present with a primary (bachelor’s) degree in any subject with an

overall score of 2.1 or higher.

• A minimum of 6 weeks’ experience working in a library or information environment.

• Names and contact details of two referees who can assess their intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.


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LLM International Commercial Law(One Year Full Time)Directed at well-qualified graduates in law and related disciplines, this programme promotes critical analysis of different aspects of international commercial law.

Over the past decade, knowledge of international commercial law has become an essential element of legal practice in all major law firms. This LLM will be especially relevant to those seeking opportunities in the commercial world.

Throughout this programme students will be stimulated with discussions and analysis from top legal faculty, who have engaged in major research spanning the full range of international commercial law; from the World Trade Organisation through competition law in the domestic, European and international contexts, to the issues arising out of international commercial arbitration.

Top legal faculty


• Corporate Governance• EU Competition Law• International Commercial

Arbitration• Law of International Finance

• Regulatory Governance• Patent Law• International Tax Law

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Applicants may choose to commence their study in September or January. Students study three modules each semester. Students choose a minimum of three of the following modules:

The option to study abroad for semester 2 in one of our sister law schools in locations across Europe is available on a competitive basis.





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EU StudentsJustine McCann [email protected] +353 1 716 4109

Course code: B453/B454

Graduate Profile

Armaury Le Menn, LegalCounsel at Subsea 7, ParisThe priority for me was to apply to acommercial law LLM in a Common Law country. When I looked at UCD’s offering and the prospect of living in Dublin I did not hesitate to apply. UCD is a green campus in Dublin where you can be the best of yourself and meet interesting and diverse people. Joining the UCD Mountaineering club, just one of the many societies, was an opportunity to meet people outside of my speciality. I studied in Toulouse and Paris, France as well as Berge in Norway before coming to Ireland and the UCD campus is by far the best of the universities I attended. I have chosen to become an in-house lawyer and I work for Subsea 7, a multinational company serving the offshore energy market. My LLM at UCD definitely helped me to get the internshipwhich led to the job I have today and to prepare me for a career internationally.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a Law degree, or an interdisciplinary

degree in which law was a major component. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Applicants holding a Graduate Diploma in Law may be considered.

• Exemption may be given to those with signifi cant, relevant, practical experience or those with a relevant graduate qualifi cation.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language profi ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 and 6.5 or above in reading and writing), or equivalent.

The LLM in International Commercial Law is highly regarded by employers and has been the basis for many successful careers across the world. It is particularly useful for students wishing to practise with specialist corporate law fi rms or wishing to work as an in-house legal adviser. Potential employers include A&L Goodbody, Matheson, McCann FitzGerald, Mason Hayes & Curran, William Fry and Arthur Cox.

Several UCD careers events are held throughout the year, including dedicated law careers fairs which are attended by top employers. For specific careers advice, the UCD Sutherland School of Law has a dedicated careers advisor on its academic faculty.


Related Masters

LLM General

LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology

LLM Criminology

MSc International Law & Business


Scholarships Students from the EU may apply for a scholarship to fund their studies, see www.ucd.ie/law/study/scholarships







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MSc International Law & Business(One Year Full Time)This new interdisciplinary programme promotes critical analysis of different aspects of international law and business, and is directed at well-qualified graduates in law, business and associated disciplines. The programme offers students with undergraduate qualifications in Law or Business (including economics or finance) the opportunity for advanced study in both disciplines.

On completion, students will have developed critical thinking abilities not only on the development of and relationship between the two disciplines, but also on the application of the knowledge to the worlds of law and business.

First masters programme of its kind in Ireland


• Corporate Networks• Transactions

• Corporate Governance• Regulatory Governance• International Competition Law• Creativity Innovation +

Entrepreneurship

• Global Competitive Strategies• Managing the Negotiation Process• International Financial Management• International Commercial Arbitration• Law of International Finance

90 creditsmasters


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Optional modules:Core modules:

Please see online for a full list of modules.

There are two core modules which link Law and Business from both a theoretical and applied perspective and in their international context. Students then choose four modules across the two disciplines, from the indicative list below. Further modules are listed online.





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EU StudentsJustine McCann [email protected] +353 1 716 4109

Course code: B438

Staff Profile

Professor James Devenney,McCann FitzGerald Chairin International Law andBusiness at UCD SutherlandSchool of LawProfessor Devenney is recognised as a worldleading expert on Transnational CommercialLaw. Previously he was Professor of CommercialLaw and Head of Exeter University Law School.He has also held posts at Durham Law School,Cardiff Law School and the Bristol Law School.He has been an Honorary Professor at the NUIG,a Visiting Professor at City University, HongKong and at Université de Rennes 1; a memberof a three year research project on the EuropeanCommon Frame of Reference with the Instituteof European and Comparative Law at theUniversity of Oxford and Humboldt Universität;and a member of a Common Core of EuropeanLaw Project on Contractual Remedies. He hasprovided assistance to the Law Commission onConsumer Law, misrepresentation and unfaircommercial practices; he was invited to discussthe proposal for the codification of AustralianContract Law; and a harmonisation project withthe Singapore Ministry of Law.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Law or Business,

or a discipline cognate to business such as Economics or Finance. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Exemption may be given to those with significant, relevant, practical experience or those with a relevant graduate qualification.

• Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Graduates from this programme will go on to careers with leading international law firms, with multinational professional services firms, as professional advisers and in-house counsel with major multinational businesses and as entrepreneurs in fi elds where outstanding knowledge of and engagement with international law and business are highly relevant.



Related Masters

LLM General


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LLM Intellectual Property &Information Technology(One Year Full Time)

Directed at well-qualified graduates in law and associated disciplines, this programme offers a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship between these two topics, which have increasing global significance in the future development of law.

The School has established links with the UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics to promote greater understanding in the information technology area. Faculty members in the Sutherland School of Law have engaged in major research in this area from internet filtering, data protection to the protection of confidential information.

The UCD Sutherland School of Law officially opened its new home in UCD in late 2013. The iconic 5,100m2 facility brings all the teaching, research and professional development activity of the Law School together into a single building.

The first purpose-built university Law School in Ireland.


• Data Protection and Privacy• Digital Investigations & the Law• Online Regulation• Patent Law• Trade Mark Law

• Media Regulation• Regulatory Governance• Law of the ECHR

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LLM Intellectual Property & Information Technology

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Students will choose the remainder from a further list including:

Students will choose minimum of three of the following:






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Course code: B296/B297

Graduate Profile

Margery Hilko, USA,PhD student

I chose to study for my masters in IntellectualProperty & Information Technology at UCDafter spending a year in Ireland during myundergraduate degree. I absolutely love it – Ihave made lifelong friends and found a culturewhere I feel like I belong. The contact withfaculty members has been one of the bestfeatures of my time at UCD – there are smallclasses meaning the lecturers get to know you.The passion they exude is clear, which makes itmuch more enjoyable to study. UCD offers thebest of a big university, with the best of a smalluniversity, rolled into one. It manages to bringall of what I love to a larger, beautiful campuswith greater access to better facilities. I honestlybelieve studying abroad was the best decision Iever made and I believe everyone should do it!

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a Law degree, or an

interdisciplinary degree in which law was a major component. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Applicants holding a Graduate Diploma in Law may be considered.

• Exemption may be given to those with significant, relevant, practical experience or those with a relevant graduate qualification.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 and 6.5 in reading and writing), or equivalent.

The aim of this programme is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and capacity to work in the area of information technology and intellectual property law, whether domestically or internationally, as a practising lawyer, in-house legal adviser, policy maker or researcher.

Companies include Arthur Cox, Slaughter & May.



Related Masters


LLM General

LLM Criminology













Masters in Psychological Science (One Year Full Time)The Masters in Psychological Science is a one-year taught degree designed for psychology graduates who wish to pursue further professional training in any area of psychology; who want to develop their skills in psychology in practice; or who intend to complete a PhD. All elements of the course emphasise the acquisition of skills for professional practice – for example, you will develop expertise in the administration and scoring of psychometric tests in a module that is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

In keeping with the skills-based focus of the degree, you will complete a dissertation as part of a research team under the direction of an academic supervisor and an article of journal submission quality.




30 creditsresearch dissertation

Masters in Psychological Science

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The School of Psychology is a leading centre for research, teaching and professional training in psychology in Ireland. The School has particular expertise in clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, disability and rehabilitation, and social and developmental psychology.

Leading centre for research in psychology in Ireland


Semester 1• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics• MPsychSc Research Dissertation

Semester 2• Managing Change • Mental Health and Neurology• Psychometric Assessment Part 1 & 2





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Course code: W241

Graduate Profile

Kathy Looney, Graduate

The UCD Masters in Psychological Science provided me with invaluable experiences and opportunities. One aspect of the course that I loved was the practical nature of many of the modules. This provided the opportunity to practice relevant skills as well as to learn different psychological theories. But, what I valued most about the course was probably the high level of support and interest shown by the faculty members, from our lecturers to my thesis supervisor.

The grounding that I developed in my research and clinical knowledge was a major stepping stone towards gaining a place on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway University in London, where I am currently in training.

Entry Requirements• A primary degree with at least an upper second class honours in Psychology.

The degree must include a final year honours research project and, where appropriate, be recognised by the Psychology Society of the country in which the degree was awarded.

• Upper second class honours in a postgraduate conversion course such as a Higher Diploma in Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the psychology society of the country in which the degree was awarded.



Related Masters

MA Educational Psychology

MSocSc Social Work

MSocSc Sociology


The degree provides the foundation for further graduate training in any field of psychology including: clinical psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, forensic psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology.

Our graduates have been accepted at graduate schools around the world.









MSc Social Data Analytics (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)Level 9, 90 credits taught masters.

The MSc in Social Data Analytics is a one year taught programme, delivered by schools within the College of Social Sciences and Law (Sociology), and College of Science (Computer Science). It equips students with a range of social scientific, computational, informational, statistical, and visual analytics skills, for the analysis of large or complex data that arise from human interaction.

Students will receive training in sociological analysis, as well as core coding and programming skills, allowing them to avail of emergent technologies to manage real-world challenges, and conduct informed decision making. Students can also opt to complete an internship as part of their studies. The MSc in Social Data Analytics is suitable for graduates of social science or computer science programmes, or related disciplines such as psychology, politics, geography, or economics who want to develop their analytical skills further.


MSc Social Data Analytics

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UCD School of Sociology is the leading centre for sociological research and the largest teaching centre for sociology in Ireland. The School has played and continues to play a key role in the development of sociology in Ireland. Among its current faculty are many of Ireland’s foremost sociologists and social commentators.

Leading centre for sociological research and teaching in Ireland

Core modules include:

Optional modules include:

• Analytical Sociology• Social Simulation• Quantitative Data Analytics

and Applications• Dynamic Social Networks• Introduction to Programming 1• Introduction to Programming 2• Introduction to Artificial

Intelligence

• Recommender Systems and Collective Intelligence

• Relational Databases and Information Systems

• Spatial Information Systems• Data Science in Python• G.I.S. and Data Analysis• Information Visualisation

• Research Data Management• Inequality and Institutions• Global Migration• Comparing Healthcare Systems• Social Entrepreneurship• Opportunity Generation and

Recognition

Students must also choose one of the following options:A. Masters DissertationB. Internship and capstone research project





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Entry Requirements• Applicants will be required to hold a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent,

preferably with a social sciences or cognate discipline component, and excellent academic references.

• This degree programme included core modules from Computer Science, which is a mathematical subject involving logical understanding and reasoning and therefore applicants must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of mathematics.

A wide range of different organizations including government departments, semi-state bodies, private companies in IT, finance and consultancy, as well as sectors such as education, health and social welfare are now exploring the benefits of combining large and complex data resources, including administrative data, for decision making and resource use.

The MSc in Social Data Analytics at the UCD is ideal for graduates who want to upskill and avail of these excellent employment opportunities. It is designed to enable individuals to combine their social science and/or cognate training with strong technical and analytical skills, and to exploit the wide range of digitised and digital data now accessible by public and private sector organisations.


Related Masters

MSocSc Sociology

MSc Comparative Social Change

Fees Information is available on the UCD Fees website, www.ucd.ie/fees. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/study/scholarships/globalscholarships and www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-global/coming-to-ireland/scholarships-and-funding/gt-scholarships-and-funding. The Mary Kelly Bursary comprises an award of €2,000 towards university fees to students who have been accepted to one of the School of Sociology’s Masters programmes as a full-time student. For more information please see www.ucd.ie/sociology/study/currentstudents/fundingopportunities

Student Profile

Killian McLoughlin MSc in Social Data Analytics Coming from a background in psychology, I chose to do the MSc in Social Data Analytics because I wanted to develop my social research and methodology skills in ways that incorporate new and exciting technologies emerging in the field of ‘big data’. I feel that in providing for this, the course is unique. During my time at UCD, I have been exposed to a variety of computer science techniques for data analysis which I have been able to apply in complementary social science modules.

To my pleasant surprise, skills like programming have all been taught at a reassuring pace for a novice like myself. By the close of the first semester, I was already being called for interviews in well-known firms in sectors and for positions that would have been closed to me before embarking on the course.

I highly recommend the MSc to anyone who is interested in using technology to do social science in entirely new ways.



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MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (One Year Full Time)The MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture is designed for students interested in learning about past peoples and their worlds through experimental archaeological and material culture studies. You will learn innovative archaeological and scientific ways of investigating things - both buildings and objects - from the past, and you will investigate them yourself through practical and scientific projects. You will learn about different materials and how they were worked - and you will work them yourself using your body, your hands, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. You will learn about exciting ways of communicating your knowledge and

understanding of people and their material culture in museums, archaeological open-air museums, in Living History and reenactment, online through blogs, videos and social media, and in traditional publication. You will develop employable skills in project design, project and time management, in data analysis and interpretation, writing, photography and illustration, and in the design and implementation of educational and public outreach programmes in museums and beyond.

A Graduate Diploma in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture option is alsoavailable.





A unique facilityThis programme is based at the UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture, one of the only dedicated university campus facilities dedicated to experimental archaeological scientific and practical research, teaching and public outreach in the world. We are a member of EXARC, the ICOM-affiliated global network of Archaeological Open Air Museums and experimental archaeologists.

MSc in Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture

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A strong emphasis is placed on students developing reflective, practical, creative, and intellectual strengths in understanding past societies and their material culture.Core modules:• Experimental Archaeology: Principles and• Practices• Practical Experimental Archaeology• (10 credits)• Communicating Heritage• Investigating Materials and Objects• How to Research Archaeology• Graduate Thesis Skills

Indicative optional modules:• Options: GIS and Spatial Methods in

archaeology and heritage• Ancient Materialities• Key issues in Historical Archaeology• Key issues in Prehistoric Archaeology• Heritage Management• Combat Archaeology• Archaeology of Food• Heritage marketing, market research

and management

Dissertation or Research Placement (30 credits)Graduate Dissertation( 30 credits) or Graduate Research Placement (30 credits)





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Staff ProfileBrendan O’Neill, IrishResearch Council-fundedPhD scholar, UCD School ofArchaeology

Archaeology is essentially the discipline ofthings, the only discipline that focuses like alaser-beam on how it is as human beings wemake our own worlds, and interact with eachother through material culture. It is obvious tome that the best way of starting to understandmaterial culture is to engage with it ourselvesthrough our hands, as well as our minds. UCD’sCentre for Experimental Archaeology andMaterial Culture provides a superb and uniqueopportunity to study things, to make things,to develop skills in interpreting archaeologicalmaterials, and to start to tell new stories aboutthe people of the past.

Entry Requirements• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in archaeology, or

cognate disciplines such as geography, history, environmental studies, architecture, art history, classics, history, sociology, or professionals working in museums, living history, crafts and material culture studies areas. Contact us for advice and information.

• An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to submit evidence of their English Language proficiency. It is expected that applicants will normally have reached on overall 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent.


Graduates may progress to careers in further research (e.g. PhD), in academia, state or commercial archaeology, in cultural heritage studies, in education and public outreach, in traditional and archaeological open-air museums, in cultural tourism and heritage management, amongst many other options.

• Further research, whether academic or professional

• Professional archaeological practice

• Museums, Living History and re-enactment

• Communicating heritage

• Heritage and education policy and practice

Related Masters

MA Archaeology

MSc World Heritage Management and Conservation

MSc World Heritage Conservation (part time online)










MSc World Heritage Management & Conservation (One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time)At present, the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage is considered one of the most effective global instruments to protect natural and cultural properties. With increasing globalisation of heritage, the conservation and management of World Heritage has emerged as an interdisciplinary field of study creating new opportunities for inclusive heritage debate and dialogue both locally and globally, requiring common tools and understanding.

This MSc in World Heritage Management & Conservation is for applicants motivated to protect and conserve world, natural and cultural heritage.

This MSc provides graduates with a thorough knowledge of the World Heritage Convention and its application in solving heritage conservation problems. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop a career or to up-skill your professional experience in the development of management and conservation strategies for the protection of heritage. The programme will examine remedial action and preparedness strategies in response to threats to heritage such as unsustainable tourism activities, inappropriate uses and development pressures, climate change and natural disasters as well as invasive species and habitat fragmentation.

The MSc in World Heritage Management was one of the first of its kind in the world and is the only World Heritage Masters in Ireland. You can also choose to study by distance learning.

First Masters of its kind in the world

• Heritage and Environmental Interpretation• International Strategies and the World Heritage

Convention• Sustainable Development• Project Development, Management & Marketing• Conflict Resolution and Conservation• Cultural Heritage

• Global Biodiversity and Heritage• Conservation Biology• Remote Sensing• Climate Change• Archaeology & World Heritage Management• Historic Urban landscapes



30 creditsResearch project

MSc World Heritage Management & Conservation

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Modules and topics shown are subject to change and are not guaranteed by UCD.






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This programme gives you the opportunity to visit Ireland’s most iconic World Heritage Site, Bru na Boinne, as well as Doñana World Heritage property and Seville city in the South of Spain, giving you unparalleled access to the management strategies of these unique properties.

Graduate Profile

Eiru Olinga Moses,Uganda Wildlife AuthorityThe World Heritage Management course is an interdisciplinary programme which enhances interaction between nature, culture and man.

Through this course, I was able to develop practical skills, pedagogic proficiency and theoretical insights on aspects that make up this interaction. The course included approaches to working in and sharing experiences with other students. This has improved my communication skills and enhanced my ability to craft solutions to various conservation challenges.

Entry Requirements• The programme is intended for applicants with an honours primary degree

in a wide range of subjects including archaeology, economics, geography, architecture, biology, agriculture, engineering and other relevant arts, humanities and social sciences subjects.

• Relevant professional experience may also be taken into account.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

Recent graduates now work in international organisations, national authorities, international conservation agencies, world heritage properties, national parks, museums and in research, education and consultancy in the public and private sector.

Roles include world heritage manager, protected area manager, park warden, park ranger, heritage officer, education officer, and natural resources manager in countries including Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, the US, Canada, Australia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Georgia, and Uganda. Some graduates have continued their research at PhD level.


Additional OptionsGraduate Certificate

Graduate Diploma

Related Masters MA Archaeology

MSc in Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture


Course Code: F098/F099








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Applied Economics (W369) (W370) Economics MSc Taught 1 Year/ 2 Years FT / PT

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Geography MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Arbitration (B640) Law ProfDip Taught 7 Months PT

Archaeology (Z210) (Z211) Archaeology GradDip Taught 1 Year/ 2 Years FT / PT

Archaeology (Z212) Archaeology HDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Archaeology (Z040) (Z104) Archaeology MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Archaeology (Z107) Archaeology MLitt Research 2 Years / 4 Years FT / PT

Archaeology (Z117) Archaeology PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

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Behavioural Economics (W376) (W377) Economics MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

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Children & Youth Studies (W244) Education PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Clinical Psychology (W324) Psychology DPsychSc Research 3 Years FT

Cognitive Science (W358) (W359) Philosophy MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Common Law (B209) Law MCL Taught 2 Years FT

Comparative Public Policy (W340) CSSL Graduate School ProfCert Taught 4 Months PT

Comparative Social Change (W360) Sociology MSc Taught 1 Year FT

Complex Systems & Computational Social Science (W198) (W265)

CSSL Graduate School PhD Research 4 Years/6 Years FT/PT

Consciousness & Embodiment (W309) (W310)

Philosophy MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Criminology & Criminal Justice (B292) (B293)

Law LLM Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Criminology & Criminal Justice (B220) (B221)

Law MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

DCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Data Journalism (W386) Information & Communication Studies

ProfCert Taught 1 Year PT

Demographic and Population Analytics (W400) (W401)

CSSL Graduate School MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT/PT

Development Practice (W412) CSSL Graduate School MPA Taught 2 Years FT

Digital Information Management (W403) (W404)

Information & Communication Studies

MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT/PT

Digital Information Management (W414) Information & Communication Studies


Digital Information Management (W405) (W406)


GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT/PT

Digital Information Management (W421) Information & Communication Studies


ECOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Economics (W015) (W281) Economics HDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Economics (W133) Economics PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Economics (CD05) Economics MSc Qualifier Taught 1 Year FT

Education (W030) Education MEd Taught 2 Years PT

Education (W327) Education ProfMasters Taught 2 Years FT

Education (W027) Education MA Taught 1 Year FT

Education & Lifelong Learning (W116) Education MLitt Research 2 Years FT

Education & Lifelong Learning (W135) Education PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Education - Leadership (W342) Education ProfDip Taught 1 Year PT

Education Studies (W314) Education ProfDip Taught 1 Year PT

Educational Psychology (W334) (W335) Education DEdPsy Research 3 Years / 5 Years FT / PT

Equality Studies (W395) (W396) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Equality Studies (W105) (W003) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Ethics: Theory & Practice (W398) (W399) Philosophy MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT/PT

European Governance (W351) CSSL Graduate School MSc Taught 2 Years FT

European Governance & Law (B144) (B145) Law PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

European Law & Public Affairs (B300) (B301) Law LLM Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Graduate Course Listing


ECOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

European Politics & Policy (W346) (W347) (W344) (W345)

Politics & International Relations

MA/MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT /PT

European Public Affairs & Law (W216) (W264)


MEconSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture (W373) (W374)

Archaeology GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Experimental Archaeology & Material Culture (W349) (W350)

Archaeology MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

GCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Gender Studies (W381) (W382) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice


Gender Studies (W383) (W384) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Geographies of the Global South (W338) (W415)

Geography MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Geography (W051) (W416) Geography MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Geography (W117) (W124) Geography MLitt/MSc Research

Research 2 Years / 4 Years FT / PT

Geography (W137) (W138) Geography PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Geopolitics & the Global Economy (W262) (W420)

Geography MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Global Human Development (W204) CSSL Graduate School PhD Research 3 Years FT

HCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Human Rights (W035) (W110) Politics & International Relations


ICOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Inclusive Education (W425) Education MEd Taught 2 Years PT

Inclusive & Special Education (W424) Education GradDip Taught 1 Year FT

Information & Communication Studies (W118)


MLitt Research 2 Years FT



ICOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Information & Communication Studies (W139)


PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Information Studies (W020) (W113) Information & Communication Studies


Information Systems (W329) (W330) Information & Communication Studies


Information Systems (W267) (W268) Information & Communication Studies


Intellectual Property & Information Technology (B296) (B297) Sept and January start dates


International Commercial Law (B453) (B454) Sept and January start dates


International Development (W299) (W300)



International Development (W301) W302) (W303) (W304)


MA/MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

International Financial Services Law (W388)

Law LLM Taught 1 Year FT

International Human Rights (B440) (B441) Sept and January start dates


International Law & Business (B438) Law MSc Taught 1 Year FT

International Political Economy (W290) (W291) (W293) W294)



International Relations (W235) (236) (W036) (W109)



LCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Law (B627) Law LLM Research 1 Year FT

Law (B294) (B295) Sept and January start dates


Law (B627) (B637) Law LLM Research 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Law (B142) (B143) Law PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Law (B388) Sept, Jan start dates Law ProfCert Taught 4 Months PT

Law (B389) Sept and January start dates Law ProfDip Taught 1 Year PT

Leadership (W328) Education MEd Taught 2 Years PT

Library & Information Studies (W041) (W098)



Library & Information Studies (W006) (W099)


MLIS Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT



MCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Middle East Politics (W393) (W394) Politics & International Relations


Mindfulness Based Interventions (W323) Psychology MSc Taught 2 Years PT

PCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Peace and Conflict (W410) (W411) (W408) (W409)



Philosophy (W226) Philosophy GradDip Taught 1 Year FT

Philosophy (W021) (W181) Philosophy MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Philosophy (W119) Philosophy MLitt Research 2 Years / 4 Years FT / PT

Philosophy (W141) Philosophy PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Philosophy & Literature (W305) (W306) Philosophy GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Philosophy & Literature (W179) (W180) Philosophy MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Philosophy & Public Affairs (W307) (W308) Philosophy GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Philosophy & Public Affairs (W182) (W183) Philosophy MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Political Theory (W277) (W278) Politics & International Relations


Politics (W023) (W111)( W233) (W234) Politics & International Relations


Politics & International Relations (W231) (W232)



Politics & International Relations (W292) Politics & International Relations

MA Taught 2 Years PT

Politics & International Relations (W120) Politics & International Relations

MLitt Research 2 Years / 2 Years FT / PT

Professional Regulation (B539) Law ProfDip Taught 4 Months PT

Psychological Science (W241) Psychology MPsychSc Taught 1 Year FT

Psychology (W014) W202) Psychology HDip Taught 2 Years / 4 Years FT / PT

Psychology (W121) Psychology MLitt Research 2 Years FT

Psychology (W145) Psychology PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

Public Policy (W315) (316) CSSL Graduate School GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Public Policy (W279) (W289) CSSL Graduate School Masters Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Public Policy (W151) (W152) CSSL Graduate School PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT



QCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Quantitative Economics (W352) (W353) Economics MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Quantitative Social Sciences (W176) CSSL Graduate School PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

RCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies (W430) (W431)

Sociology MA Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Race, Migration & Decolonial Studies (W432) (W433)

Sociology GradDip Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Rehabilitation & Disability Studies (W162) Psychology MSc Taught 2 Years PT

SCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Social Data Analytics (W390) (W391) Sociology MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Social Justice (W371) (W372) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice


Social Justice (W217) (W218) Sept and Jan start

Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

ProfCert Taught 4 Months PT

Social Policy (W050) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

HDip Taught 1 Year FT

Social Policy (W365) (W366) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice


Social Work (W174) (W175) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

MSocSc Taught 2 Years / 4 Years FT / PT

Social Work (W367) (W368) Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice


Sociology (W123) Sociology MLitt Research 2 Years FT

Sociology (W046) (W106) Sociology MA/MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT

Sociology (W149) (W150) Sociology PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

UCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

Urban Environment (W341) (W419) Geography MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT



WCOURSE TITLE SCHOOL AWARD TYPE DURATION FT/PT

World Heritage (W427) (W428) Archaeology PhD Research 3 Years / 6 Years FT / PT

World Heritage Conservation (F040) Archaeology GradCert Taught 1 Year PT

World Heritage Conservation (F041) Archaeology GradDip Taught 2 Years PT

World Heritage Conservation (F091) Archaeology MSc Taught 3 Years PT

World Heritage Management (X139) Archaeology GradDip Taught 1 Year FT

World Heritage Management & Conservation (F098) (F099)

Archaeology MSc Taught 1 Year / 2 Years FT / PT


This Graduate Booklet(Version 4 Entry 2020) is intended to assist prospective UCD students and the information is given in good faith at the time of publication. It is not an official publication of UCD and this does not bind UCD in any way. All information is correct at the time of going to press. All of our programmes undergo continual development so UCD reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a student's admission.


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