Course Summary
College Link
Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Application Details
Steps to Apply for a Research Programme in UCD
1. Find a Supervisor
2. Contact Potential Supervisors
Once you've identified one or two potential supervisors, you should contact them by email.
Once you have the agreement of an academic member of staff to support your application to take a place on the School's Research Master or PhD programme, in some schools you will apply via the UCD online applications system, in others, there will be a paper-based application process. The School will be able to advise you what the required application process is.
You will be asked to provide your contact details, curriculum vitae and support documentation. (view Application link above)
Formal Offer
If you are being offered a place on a research programme at UCD, you will receive a communication from the School via email with your programme details. This will be sent to the email address provided in your application.
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September
Fees
EU fee per year - € 7130
nonEU fee per year - € 13730
PhD World Heritage (W428) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4710
nonEU fee per year - € 9200
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
Duration
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face