UCD 2019UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUSThe O’Reilly Hall is UCD’s ceremonial hall where first year students are “scarfed” at the President’s Welcome Ceremony upon first entering UCD, and where final year students are conferred and become alumni.1Welcome from the PresidentUCD Experience1Professor Andrew Deeks, President, UachtaránWhether you are planning your life after school or embarking on a new direction by returning to full-time education, you will spend considerable time researching your options. Choosing the right undergraduate degree, the right university and the right time to dedicate at least three years to study are big decisions and I hope that this prospectus, and the range of engagements we offer through MyUCD, will encourage you to come to this great university. Our ethos is all about giving our students the best educational and life-preparing experience. We strive to give our students a holistic education, instilling in them a desire to learn and create, to question and reason, and to contribute to society at all levels, nationally and globally.At UCD the educational environment is designed to stimulate students through flexible teaching and learning practices. Our faculty bring their research and their scholarship into the classroom so that our undergraduates can engage with the most up-to-date knowledge. Recognising the pace of change in the world in which we live, we are constantly updating our curriculum content and structures so that our students get the best education.UCD is Ireland’s global university. We are the university-of-first-choice amongst Irish students coming through the CAO (Central Applications Office) as well as the university-of-destination for the largest number of international students coming to Ireland. There are now almost 8,000 international students on campus, making this a very cosmopolitan environment. Additionally, UCD sends the largest number of undergraduate students on Erasmus or to study abroad at some of the world’s top universities. Our students can take advantage of an international experience that prepares them to take their place in the global society.Your university experience is a journey of academic and personal discovery. I invite you to learn as much as you can about the UCD experience: the societies and sports, the events, the facilities and the great campus. And, I look forward to welcoming you to Belfield and into our vibrant and embracing community.Cibé acu ag pleanáil an méid atá amach romhat tar éis na scoile nó ag tabhairt chosán an oideachais lánaimseartha ort féin an athuair atá tú, caithfidh tú go leor ama ag déanamh taighde ar do chuid roghanna. Is cinneadh mór é an chéim cheart, an ollscoil cheart agus an t-am ceart a roghnú le dul i mbun staidéir ar feadh trí bliana agus tá súil agam go gcuirfidh an réamheolaire seo, agus a bhfuil d’eolas ann ar a dtairgtear in MyUCD, ag machnamh thú ar an ollscoil iontach seo agus go meallfaidh sé thú. Is é a chuirimid romhainn anseo sároideachas a chur ar dhaoine a sheasfaidh dóibh ina saol. Déanaimid ár seacht ndícheall oideachas iomlánaíoch a thabhairt dár mic léinn, ag spreagadh iontu fonn láidir a bheith ag foghlaim agus ag cruthú, ag ceistiú agus ag smaoineamh agus ar deireadh, ag cur leis an tsochaí ag gach leibhéal, sa tír seo agus ar fud an domhain.Tá an timpeallacht oideachais anseo múnlaithe sa chaoi is go spreagfar mic léinn trí chur chuige múinte agus cleachtais foghlama atá solúbtha. Déanann an fhoireann teagaisc an t-eolas reatha, ábhartha atá acu de bharr a gcuid taighde agus scoláireachta a roinnt leis na mic léinn sa seomra ranga. Tuigimid go mbíonn an saol de shíor ag athrú agus cuirimid ábhar agus struchtúir an churaclaim in oiriúint don méid sin go rialta i dtreo is go gcuirfear oideachas den scoth ar ár gcuid mac léinn. Is í UCD ollscoil dhomhanda na hÉireann. Is í an ollscoil seo an chéad rogha ag mic léinn as Éirinn tríd an CAO (Lár-Oifig Iontrála) agus an ollscoil ceann scríbe ag an gcuid is mó de na mic léinn idirnáisiúnta a thagann go hÉirinn. Tá beagnach 8,000 mac léinn idirnáisiúnta ar an gcampas anois agus cruthaíonn sin timpeallacht an-ilnáisiúnach. Ina theannta sin, is í UCD is mó a sheolann mic léinn fochéime ar Erasmus nó ag staidéar thar lear i gcuid de na hollscoileanna is fearr ar domhan. Sa dóigh sin, is féidir le mic léinn na hollscoile leas a bhaint as taithí idirnáisiúnta a ullmhóidh iad lena n-áit a thógáil i sochaí an domhain.Aistear acadúil agus aistear ina gcuirfidh mic léinn aithne orthu féin atá i gceist leis an saol ar an ollscoil. Tugaim cuireadh duit eolas a chur ar an saol anseo i UCD: na cumainn agus an spórt, na himeachtaí, na háiseanna agus an campas iontach. Agus, táim ag súil le fáilte a chur romhat go Belfield agus chuig ár bpobal bríomhar agus fáiltiúil.2UCD ExperienceContentsThe UCD ExperienceWhy UCD? 04UCD Horizons 05Open Days & Visit UCD 06Global Citizenship 08UCD International 08Scholarships & Awards 10Fees & Funding 13Supporting Student 14Orientation & Accommodation 16Career Development Centre 18Learning Support Services 20UCD Student Support Services & Facilities 22Clubs & Societies 24Applying to UCDAdmissions 190Index 197Transport Links 199Campus Map 200Useful Contacts 201Important Dates for Applicants 201The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press, but the degree programmes are subject to continuing development and the University reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a student’s admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes, but interested applicants should check www.ucd.ie regularly. All enquiries in relation to application and admission should be addressed to: UCD Student Desk, Tierney Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Contact: www.ucd.ie/studentdesk/contact Tel: +353 1 716 1555 Web: www.ucd.ie/myucdLaw 77Law (BCL) 79Law with French Law 80BCL/Maîtrise – Law Dual Degree 81Law with Chinese 82Law with Economics 83Law with History 84Law with Irish 85Law with Philosophy 86Law with Politics 87Law with Social Justice 88Business & Law 89Business 91 Commerce 92Commerce – International 94Economics & Finance 95Business Studies 96Business & Law 89Actuarial & Financial Studies 129Arts & Humanities 26Arts (Two Subjects) 28Humanities 27Celtic Studies, Art History & History 45Classics, Art History & Archaeology 46Classics, English & History 47English, Drama & Film 48English, European & World Literatures 49English with Creative Writing 50English Literature 51History 37History & Politics 52Languages, Linguistics & Cultures 53Music, Film & Drama 54Modern Languages 55Social Sciences 57 Computational Social Science 60Economics 61Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 62Landscapes & Society (Archaeology, Geography and History) 63Philosophy, Politics & Economics 64Psychology 65Social Policy & Sociology 66Social Policy 68Two Subject Combination 593UCD ExperienceMedicine 132Medicine 133Medicine (Graduate Entry) 135Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 136Radiography 137 Radiography 138Nursing & Midwifery 140 Nursing (General) 142Nursing (Children’s & General) 143Nursing (Mental Health) 144Midwifery 145Physiotherapy 146Physiotherapy 148Sport & Performance 149 Health & Performance Science 151Sport & Exercise Management 152Veterinary Medicine 153 Veterinary Medicine 154Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) 156Veterinary Nursing 157Science 97Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular SciencesBiochemistry & Molecular Biology 101Cell & Molecular Biology 102Environmental Biology 103Genetics 104Microbiology 105Neuroscience 106Pharmacology 107Physiology 108Plant Biology 109Zoology 110Biology, Mathematics & Education 111Chemistry & Chemical SciencesChemistry 112Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry 113Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 114Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 115Chemistry, Mathematics & Education 116Mathematical, Physical & Geological SciencesApplied & Computational Mathematics 117Financial Mathematics 118Physics 119Mathematics 120Statistics 122Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 124Theoretical Physics 125Geology 126Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education 127Physics, Mathematics & Education 128Actuarial & Financial Studies 129Computer Science 130Computer Science with Data Science 131Agriculture, Food & Nutrition 159 Agricultural Science 160Agricultural Systems Technology 162Animal & Crop Production 163Animal Science 164Animal Science – Equine 165Food & Agribusiness Management 166Food Business with Chinese Studies 167Dairy Business 168Agri-Environmental Sciences 169Food Science 170Human Nutrition 171Forestry 172Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management 173Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy 174 Architecture 176Landscape Architecture 178City Planning & Environmental Policy 179Structural Engineering with Architecture 189Engineering 181 Engineering 182Biomedical Engineering 184Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering 185Civil Engineering 186Electrical Engineering 187Electronic Engineering 187Mechanical Engineering 188Structural Engineering with Architecture 189Why UCD?11st Choice for Irish School Leavers.1st Choice for International Students.Top 1% in World Rankings (THE & QS.)41st in Ireland for Graduate Employability.5UCD HorizonsUCD Horizons Sample Structure for One Year of a Degree“UCD Horizons is the main reason I came to UCD. It basically gives you an opportunity to do anything from around college, at least one module every semester, which is good; it gives you an opportunity to keep your interest. I did Astronomy last year as part of that and I absolutely loved it.”Anu Joy Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering10 Core & Option Modules in your degree subject(s) 50Credits+2 Elective Modules*from within or outside your degree subject(s)10CreditsYear Total 12 Modules60Credits=*In some programmes and/or stages the 50:10 balance may vary. What is UCD Horizons?UCD Horizons is UCD’s unique opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge in subjects outside your specific degree.Every UCD programme consists of Core and Option modules. UCD Horizons gives you the opportunity to take additional modules called Electives in another area.* This allows you to adapt your degree to your personal preferences. The university will guide you through your choices, helping to set you on your exciting learning path.How does UCD Horizons work?It’s your choice. You can deepen your learning and take your Elective modules from within your main subject. Alternatively, you can broaden your horizons and take your Elective modules from outside your subject.You can also choose to take Structured Electives. This means taking your Elective modules in a structured manner over the course of your programme, giving you a recognised block of learning in a subject area.Amongst the wide range of choices available, you will see exciting Discovery modules that look at current and future issues of national and global importance. These Discovery modules combine teaching and learning across more than one subject, in areas where UCD is leading on international research.ϭwww.ucd.ie/ucdelectives*The availability of modules is timetable-dependent and subject to demand.“One of the persuading factors to go to UCD for me was UCD Horizons. The first elective I chose was Introduction to Forensic Anthropology! We got to look at the evolution of hominids (humans and their relatives), as well as lab work where we got hands-on experience of identifying different bones.”Ciara Sweeney Grad Entry Vet MedUCD ExperienceUCD’s innovative and adaptive curriculum is inspired by the philosophy of founder Cardinal John Henry Newman and realises his vision of university life as a journey of academic and personal discovery.6Open Days & Visit UCDStudent Recruitment UnitSATURDAY 3rd NOVEMBER, 201810am - 4pmChoosing your university is a big decision. To help you to find out more about UCD, we have listed a few ways in which you can learn more about us, from Open Days right through to Summer School.At the UCD Open Day, you can meet staff and current students and find out more at...- Course Talks- Mini-seminars- Campus Tours- Information StandsOpen to 6th years and their parents, mature students, teachers and guidance counsellors; this event will take place on Saturday 3rd November, 2018, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.www.ucd.ie/opendayfacebook.com/MyUCD@askucd #ucdopenday@myucd #myucdUCD OPEN DAY7Subject EventsThroughout the year, a number of subject-specific events are held on campus. Examples of these are the Science Careers & Information Evening and the Experience Engineering programme. ϭ www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucdUCD CAO Information Evening 2019To assist you with your CAO application, UCD will host a CAO Information Evening on Tuesday 8th January 2019, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. This event is open to 6th years and their parents, mature students, teachers and guidance counsellors.ϭwww.myucd.ie/visiting-ucdVisiting UCDSchool GroupsFrom October to April each year, we welcome secondary school groups to campus. We can accommodate up to 150 secondary school students during visits.ϭcampustours@ucd.ie ϭ+353 1 716 1507Individual & Small Group ToursThese visits usually take place three times a week and each day during school mid-term breaks. They last approximately 60 minutes and can be booked directly by logging on to www.ucd.ie/myucd/campustours. Family and/or friends are also welcome to attend.Schools LiaisonSchool TalksFrom September to April each year, our School Liaison Staff are available to visit schools. To arrange for a speaker to visit your school, please contact:ϭschoolsliaison@ucd.ie ϭ+353 1 716 1507Careers FairsUCD is represented at all of the major nationwide IGC career and regional fairs. To arrange for a representative to attend a careers fair, please contact:ϭschoolsliaison@ucd.ie ϭ+353 1 716 1507Summer School, 4 - 7 June 2019Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students (entering final year, in September 2019). UCD Summer School is aimed at students nearing the end of their second-level education, who know what discipline they want to pursue at university but don’t yet know what path to take through their degree.ϭwww.ucd.ie/myucd/summerschool UCD ExperienceCreate your myUCD account so you can receive regular updates on upcoming UCD events and news. www.myucd.ie/sign-upfacebook.com/MyUCD@askucd@myucd #myucdNext >