University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland's largest university located in Dublin. It offers graduate students over 7,500 students a variety of masters and PhD programs across diverse fields like agriculture, arts, business, engineering, health sciences and more. UCD typically requires a second class honors bachelor's degree and sufficient English language skills for admission. Students can pursue coursework masters degrees which take 1-2 years or research degrees like a masters or PhD focused on an individual thesis that takes 2-3 years full-time. Fees and funding options vary by program but the document provides information on costs and financial support for prospective graduate students.

1. University College
Dublin
Brief Introduction to Graduate Study at UCD
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2. Brief Highlights
Research Intensive University
Ireland’s largest and most diverse University with over 30,000
students
Ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide
7,500 Graduate Students
UCD
5,500 international students representing 121 countries
Strong Alumni Network
UCD located in Dublin, capital city of Ireland and gateway to
Europe
Campus covers 132 Hectares
Excellent Facilities
73% of Taught Masters Degree Graduates in Employment
*Class of 2012 (UCD Career Statistics)
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3. Graduate Course Options
Students can choose from a wide variety of
topics:
Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary
Medicine
Arts & Celtic Studies
Business & Law
Engineering & Architecture
Health Science
Human Science
Science
Full list available at:
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies
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4. Degree Types-Taught
Graduate Taught Degrees
Masters (90-120 Credit) Level 9
Graduate Diploma (60-80 Credits): Level 9
Higher Diploma (60 Credit), Level 8
Accreditation: National Framework of Qualifications –www.nfq.ie
UCD
Typical Duration: 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time (May be longer)
Courses Available: www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies
Structure: Modularised in a credit based curriculum
Time Commitment: One Credit = 20-25 hours of student effort
E-Learning is also supported for a number of courses: www.ucd.ie/online
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5. Degree Types-Research
Research Masters-Level 9
Duration: 2 Years FT and 4 Years PT
Research Masters - assessment is based on a Thesis
UCD Structured PhD –Level 10
Duration: 3 Years FT and 6 Years PT (may take longer)
UCD
PHD-assessment based on a Thesis which is assessed at Viva Voce exam
Research degrees involve students carrying out their own research and
academic study under the one-to-one supervision of an academic supervisor.
Ideal for anyone interested in pursuing further study in a specialist area relevant
to your primary degree.
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6. Fees and Funding
Fees for each course can be found on the UCD fees website: www.ucd.ie/fees
Students must budget for their own maintenance
UCD Student Centre Levy (2013 Levy=€208 subject to change)
UCD
Fees can be paid in installments- www.ucd.ie/fees
Funding-Range of Funding Sources. Information on
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies (Prospective Students)
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7. Entry Requirements
Typically a second class honours degree in a relevant subject (Level 8
on NFQ) www.nfq.ie
Applicants should check individual course requirements
For PhD programmes, a high honours standard in your primary degree.
A masters may also be required, applicants should check
individual course requirements
Classes are given almost entirely in English.
All students must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
Recognised English Language tests include:
IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, University of Cambridge
Tests must be less than 2 Years old.
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8. How to apply
Graduate Taught
www.ucd.ie/apply
Graduate Research
www.ucd.ie/apply or via written application
PhD or research master’s degree, you must research your target programme and contact a
potential supervisor before you begin the application process.
You will be asked to supply some or all of the following materials:
Academic transcripts from your prior degree(s)
Scan of passport/birth certificate
2 Academic references
Degree certificates
Application Deadline
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.
(Some courses may have specific deadlines- please check the individual course
requirements)
Application fee is €45.00 online fee. (covers multiple applications in the same session)
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