The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their current skills set, through teaching and their own research, in order to work at an advanced level in Clinical Dentistry. The course will expand students knowledge and skills in the management of patients and enable students to critically evaluate and participate in research in this area. The course uses a range of assessments, which give students the opportunity to produce assessed work which is highly relevant to the clinical environment and which develops independent life-long learning skills
The Postgraduate Prosthodontics Programme prepares the student for the clinical practice of prosthodontics at specialist level and provides the basis for continuing professional development after completion of the programme. There is an emphasis on complex reconstructive and aesthetic treatment using fixed, removable and implant prostheses. The prosthodontics programme is approved by the Irish Committee for Specialist Training in Dentistry and recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) as preparation for the Fellowship in Prosthodontics (FFD RCSI)
The Periodontics training prepares the student for specialty membership examinations and provides the basis for continuing professional development after completion of the programme. The training includes didactic and clinical components. The student is required to complete one or more research projects and to be involved in clinical and didactic undergraduate teaching activities.
The course has been designed to support the development of an experienced dentist into a dental leader, and role model capable of either managing a large, often complex regional or national dental service, or acting as a consultant to provide health service reviews, and to encourage the development of patient centred evidence based, efficient oral health services.
The programme is designed for top graduates who have majored in business, accounting and finance and who wish to pursue a career in accounting, corporate finance, management consulting, and taxation either within the profession or with local or multinational companies. The focus is not just on the development of technical skills but also on the development of complex problem-solving, critical thinking and softer people skills in our graduates. Over the past five years, alumni of the Master of Accounting programme have consistently performed significantly better than the average in the Final Admitting Examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies. It is designed specifically for those seeking to enter the actuarial profession. Students who perform well in the programme may obtain subject-by-subject exemptions from the Core Technical examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK).
The programme provides a solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance for future actuarial studies. it is designed specifically for those seeking to enter the actuarial profession. It is fully accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK). Students who perform well in the programme may obtain block exemptions from the Core Technical examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK). Paid research placements for some students with actuarial companies (subject to successful selection process).
The Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to be effective in building the capacity of farmers / food producers to adopt new practices and technologies. Develop competencies in analysis of the context of agricultural change; design and development of appropriate advisory strategies to support agricultural development. Equip Graduates on how to support adult learning and behaviour change; and research and analytical skills to identify and support worthwhile innovations. The programme aims to prepare graduates for future roles in advisory services, technical consultancy and education.
The United States is the most influential nation in the world. However, a number of challenges in recent years have called into question the sustainability of American leadership abroad the prosperity at home. These include but are not limited to, the notion of American decline in relation to rising power such as China; a political system that appears to have entered an extended period of dysfunction; recurring problems in race relations; and rising economic inequality. This programme allows students to explore in depth the foreign policy and political challenges facing the U.S. Drawing upon the disciplines of history and political science. It explores a wide variety of topics such as the origins of American exceptionalism, the importance placed upon individual liberty, the emergence of the U.S as a world power, the Cold War, transatlantic relations, presidential and congressional elections, race, gender and more.
This MA , which is the first of its kind in Europe or North America, allows students to explore in depth the foreign policy and political challenges facing the U.S. Drawing upon the disciplines of history and political science, it explores a wide variety of topics such as the origins of American exceptionalism, the importance placed upon individual liberty, the emergence of the U.S as a world power, the cold War, transatlantic relations, presidential and congressional election, race, gender and more.
This is a multidisciplinary programme the promotes study of the interactions of cultural, social and political factors. it aims to deepen and widen students' knowledge of major topics and issues. The programme draws on the expertise of UCD faculty across a number of departments, as well as that of the Professor of American Studies and the contribution of visiting scholars. Students can expect to take modules such as: American Political Tradition, American Culture, America and Globalisation, American PoliticsToday. In addition they can select an optional module from other schools with the College.
This is multidisciplinary programme that promotes study of the interactions of cultural, social and political factors. It aims to deepen and widen students' knowledge of major topics and issues as well as to enable them to develop a significant measure of expertise in the subject chosen for the thesis. The MA programme draws on the expertise of UCD faculty across a number of departments, as well as that of the Professor American Studies and the contribution of visiting scholars. Students can expect to take modules such as: American Political Tradition, American Culture, America and Globalisation, American Poiltics Today. In addition they can select an optional module from other schools within the College. In addition they will complete a thesis 12,000 - 15,000 words
The longest established MA of its kind in the world, UCD s MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama covers the rich and diverse traditions of Irish writing in English, from writers Joyce, Yeats, Beckett to T ib n, Meehan, Enright and Donoghue. Core and optional modules, covering Irish writing from the nineteenth century to contemporary Irish poetry, fiction and drama. A workshop led by the School s creative writer in-residence. Opportunity to work one-on-one with a School academic on a directed MA dissertation. Interaction with Dublin s exceptionally rich literary and cultural environment.
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 pick 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.
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary programme concerned with practical issues involving language use in our globalised, multilingual world: language in the workplace, language and migration, language policy, multilingualism, language education and endangered languages, identity issues and language and technology. Taught by internationally recognised experts from a variety of disciplines, based on state of the art research. Students have access to online learning resources and networked computer facilities
MA Applied Linguistics FT is an interdisciplinary programme concerned with practical issues involving language use in our globalised, multilingual world: language in the workplace, language and migration, language policy, multilingualism, language education and endangered languages, identity issues and language and technology. Taught by internationally recognised experts from a variety of disciplines, based on state of the art research. Students have access to online learning resources and networked computer facilities
MSc Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics covers concepts in fields as diverse as continuum mechanics, hydrodynamics, mathematical biology, waves, non-linear dynamics, numerical analysis, advanced mathematical methods, modern mathematical physics and complex systems theory. It offers broad opportunities for future employment in research, development, predictive modelling and risk assessment and informatics-related industry sectors. It is developed in close connection with the Simulation Science and Computational Physics specialties, offering students both a robust training in computational methods on top of the solid theoretical and mathematical foundation.
UCD School of Archaeology is the foremost archaeological research institution in Ireland and the teaching programme focuses on archaeology in Ireland and overseas. The aim is to equip graduates to contribute to archaeology across the globe, with key concepts developed from understanding the internationally acclaimed Irish archaeological record. In the MA programme, this will include fieldtrips to iconic Irish sites and landscapes. Perspectives and practices from archaeological landscapes across the globe will be developed through the programme, and specialisation in different geographical areas strongly encouraged. Students will execute a variety of approaches to archaeological practice including desktop, experimental work in the UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Ancient Technologies, field and lab-based techniques.
It is designed for people who do not have a previous qualification in archaeology but who wish to consider a postgraduate degree in the subject. The programme comprises the final two years of our undergraduate programme compressed into a single academic year. This includes: Core modules on archaeological theory, methods, approaches to landscape and material culture as well as key issues in heritage management and Irish archaeology; Optional modules in areas including prehistoric and medieval archaeology, scientific archaeology and other thematic areas; Production of a 10-credit independent research project.
UCD School of Archaeology is the foremost archaeological research institution in Ireland and the teaching programme focuses on archaeology in Ireland and overseas. The aim is to equip graduates to contribute to archaeology across the globe, with key concepts developed from understanding the internationally acclaimed Irish archaeological record. In the MA programme, this will include fieldtrips to iconic Irish sites and landscapes. Perspectives and practices from archaeological landscapes across the globe will be developed through the programme, and specialisation in different geographical areas strongly encouraged. Students will execute a variety of approaches to archaeological practice including desktop, experimental work in the UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Ancient Technologies, field and lab-based techniques.
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