Please visit the UCD webpage on Recognition of Prior Learning for further information.
An application for RPL should be made as early as possible and preferably before you commence the relevant module/stage/programme. We do not currently accept online applications. Please contact (opens in a new window)dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie for an RPL application form.
Fees for the online Professional Diploma and MSc are paid per credit. Students are only obliged to pay the fee each trimester for the modules they are taking in that trimester.
If your employer is paying your fees and requires an invoice, please contact (opens in a new window)dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie prior to the fee payment deadline.
Further details about fees and payment deadlines can be found here: https://www.ucd.ie/students/fees/
From time to time students may have health problems, emotional problems, work problems or other difficulties that may prevent them from performing at their best.
There are a range of Student Support Services available to you. You can also contact (opens in a new window)dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie for advice.
Information about applying for Extenuating Circumstances
Information about taking a Leave of Absence
Information about withdrawing from your programme
Withdrawing from your programme is different from choosing to leave your programme with an exit award. If you would like to leave with an exit award please contact the School Office.
Students must attend in-person for one or two days at the end of each trimester to sit exams in the modules taken that trimester.
Exams are scheduled by the School. For the Autumn and Spring trimesters, exams are held during the standard UCD exam period. During the Summer trimester, exams are scheduled from the early to mid-August. Exams will take place either on UCD Campus and the (opens in a new window)RDS.
Exam timetables for Autumn trimester will be emailed to students in November.
Exam timetable for Spring trimester will be emailed to students in April.
Exam timetable for Summer trimester will be emailed to students in July.
Please note, exam timetables for the online Data Analytics modules are not published on the main UCD website. If you have any queries relating to exams, please contact (opens in a new window)dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie
Students have the option to leave part way through their programme with a qualification based on the number of credits they have earned as the above diagram shows.
In order to discuss exiting please contact (opens in a new window)dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie