Prospective Graduate Students
The UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies has the largest concentration of expertise in the humanities anywhere in Ireland, and the largest and most vibrant graduate community. In the 2010 GS World-Rankings, the College was placed in the top 90 of universities worldwide. The College offers a range of diverse and exciting graduate programmes, leading to a Graduate Diploma (GradDip), Masters (MA, MLitt, MMus) or Doctoral Degree (PhD).
Former Students Talk about the Value of their Graduate Degrees in the Humanities
New Scholarship Scheme 2012-2013
To find out more about our new scholarship scheme, please click here.
Information for Prospective International Students
The Graduate School is proud of its large and diverse student body. Whether you are from the EU, Asia, the Middle East, North or South America, we understand that making the decision to undertake advanced study in another country can be daunting. We are here to help. A full range of information designed to aid international students in reaching a decision on a programme of study, in planning to come to UCD, or indeed in informing their stay here, can be found at UCD International. However, you should also feel free to contact any of our School representatives, or the Manager of the Graduate School, Ms Barbara Gannon.
Our Graduate Programmes
For a full list of our graduate taught and research programmes, please click here.
In addition to the offerings of its eight constituent Schools, the College supports the following multidisciplinary MA programmes:
Alternatively, you might like to browse the graduate webpages of our Schools.
UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies
UCD Applied Language Centre
How to apply
The University operates an online applications system. For research students (MLitt/PhD), we would strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor to discuss the viability of your dissertation/thesis in advance of submitting your application.
Full-Time or Part-Time
The vast majority of our programmes are available on a full-time or part-time basis. Please note, however, that we do not currently offer any evening graduate programmes.
Fees
To view Graduate fees in the UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies for 2012/2013 please click here.
CDVEC Arrangements for New Student Grant Applications for 2012/2013
Graduate Student Activity
To get a glimpse of some of the events and conferences organised by graduate students in the UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies please follow these links
Student Life at UCD
For further information on the list of services available to students in UCD and for a view of student life, please see here.
For general information on graduate studies in the UCD College of Arts and Celtic Studies, please contact Ms Barbara Gannon, Manager of the Graduate School.