UCD has agreements in place with a number of universities throughout China. These partner institutions have strengths in a number of areas, including Engineering, Life Sciences, Business and Law. These agreements offerstudents to undertake Masters Programmes at UCD after graduating from their home institution.

Partner Universities	Types of Programmes	Entry Criteria
Fees	How To Apply	Masters programmes
Contact Details	中文

Partner Universities

UCD currently has collaborative programmes with the following partner universities in China:

• Beijing University of Chemical Technology
• Central University of Nationalities
• South China Agricultural University
• Shenzhen University
• Beijing Technology & Business University
• Harbin Institute of Technology
• Tianjin University of Sports Science
• Beijing University of Technology

 

Masters Pathways

To offer students from non-English speaking countries the opportunity to make a smooth transition to studying abroad, UCD has created a set of Masters pathways. Pathway 1 and 2 enable international students to benefit from a preparatory course that enhances their English language skills, allows them to adjust to a different learning culture and helps them to get used to a new way of life. Experience has shown that for one year Masters Programmes, this preparation is crucial if international students are to achieve their full academic potential during graduate studies.

Pathway One  -September Start

3+1+1     4+1+1

Students study for three years at their home University, undertake two semesters of preparatory study at UCD and then progress to a Masters programme at UCD. They obtain a Bachelors Degree from their home university and a Masters Degree from UCD. Students who have already graduated are also eligible to join this programme.

Pathway Two  -January Start

3.5+0.5+1     4+0.5+1

Students study for three and a half years at their home University, undertake one semester of preparatory study at UCD and then progress to a Masters programme at UCD. They obtain a Bachelors Degree from their home university and a Masters degree from UCD. Students who have already graduated are also eligible to join this programme.

Pathway Three  -September Start

4+1

This option is available to exceptional candidates who are able to show that they already have the required language, cultural and academic knowledge to proceed directly to a Masters programme at UCd upon graduation. Students undertake a Masters programme at UCD. They obtain a Masters Degree from UCD.

 

Entry Criteria

English Language

Students are required to show evidence of their English language ability. One of the following is required: 

• A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) for 3+1+1/4+1+1 and 6.0 (or equivalent) for 3.5+0.5+1/4+0.5+1
• Other similar exams recognised by UCD

Applicants who have not taken language tests such as IELTS or TOEFL will be required to take a UCD language test. Applicants for programmes in Business are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6 in each section, before being admitted to the Masters programme. Applicants for Law and Human Science subjects should be aware that these subject areas demand a higher level of competence in the English language. Candidates who wish to enter the 4+1 programme will be required to demonstrate a higher level of language ability. Individual Masters Programmes may set their own entry requirements

Academic Performance

Students are required to have an average mark of 75% or higher. Entry into the Masters programme is conditional on this mark remaining at 75% or higher upon graduation. Applicants for programmes in the Graduate School of Business must have an average mark of 80% or higher. Applicants who do not met these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Interview

All students will normally be interviewed at their home University. This interview will be conducted by UCD staff and will assess language and academic skills, as well as the applicant’s suitability for study at UCD. Applicants who are already in ireland may also be asked at attend an interview.

Supporting Documents

The following documents are required to be submitted as part of any application:

• Certified English translations of University transcripts
• Copies of English langauge certification
• Personal statement, which should give details on the candidates background and interest in UCD
• Application form

Candidates who wish to apply for the 4+1 direct entry programme will also need to supply two academic letters of reference.

 

Fees

Fees for the preparatory element of each pathway are as follows:

3+1+1/4+1+1: Fees for the first year are currently set at €9,000

3.5+0.5+1/4+0.5+1: Fees for the first half-year are currently set at €6,000

Masters programme fees may vary according to programme. Please see the following page for current Masters programme fee rates: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/2011/

For students from the partner institutions listed above, a 10% discount applies to Masters programme fees.

 

How to Apply

Please complete the Masters pathways Application Form and return, with supporting documents, to michael.garvey@ucd.ie. The deadline for applications for semester two of the 2011/12 academic year is November 11, 2011. The deadline for semester one of the 2012/13 academic year is April 28, 2012.

 

Masters Programmes

For a full listing of all Masters programmes currently available in UCD, please see the following link: http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/coursefinder/. The Masters programmes listed below are currently available through all three pathways. This list is regularly updated as new programmes are developed.

Environment & Green Technology	Food Science & Nutrition	Mathematical & Physical Sciences
Engineering	Sports Management	Biotechnology
Human Sciences	Law	Business

Environment & Green Technology

MSc Environmental Resource Management

MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science)

MSc Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development

MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technology

MSc Evolutionary Biology

MSc Plant Biology-Future Crops

MSc Bioresource Technology

MSc World Heritage Management

Food Science & Nutrition

MSc Food Safety & Risk Analysis

MEngSc Food Engineering

MSc Public health Engineering Technology

MPh Public Health (Nutrition)

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

MSc Mathematics

MSc Mathematical Science

MSc Actuarial Science

MSc Statistics

MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning)

MSc Simulation Science

MSc Physics (Negotiated Learning)

MSc Nanobio Science

Engineering

MEngSc Chemical Engineering

MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering

MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering

MEngSc Energy Systems Engineering

MSc Bioengineering

Sports Management

MSc Sport & Exercise Management (Golf Management)

Biotechnology

MSc Biotechnology

MSc Biotechnology & Business

Human Sciences

MA Regional & Urban Planning

MA Information Studies

MA/MSc Politics

MA/MSc International Relations

MA/MSc Development Studies

MA Women, Gender & Society

MA/MSc Nationalism & Ethnic Conflict

MSc Human Rights

MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law

MPsychSc Psychologial Science

MSocSc Sociology

Law

LLM General

LLM Commercial Law

LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice

LLM IP & IT Law

LLM European Law & Public Affairs

LLM Human Rights Law

Business

MA Economics

For other business programmes, please visit the following link: http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/

 

Contact Details

Michael Garvey

Programme Coordinator

UCD International

Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre

Belfield, Dublin 4

Tel: +353 1 716 8581

Fax: +353 1 716 1165

Email: michael.garvey@ucd.ie