Q: How do I know if I am eligible to apply for this programme?
A: Each programme has a particular set of recommended entry requirements. Please see our list of programmes for more information. All applications are considered individually. The specific applications committee will have to assess all the modules taken during an applicant’s degree and individual results to check suitability.
Q: How can I apply to a particular programme?
A: Applications can only be made online through www.ucd.ie/apply
Applications will open October 2019 for Sept 2020 entry
Q: How does the Application review process operate?
A: All applications are considered individually. Once an application is received the Applications Committee will have a look at all the modules taken during an applicant’s degree and their individual results and check their suitability. If an applicant feels that their work experience should be also considered then it is recommended to upload a curriculum vitae as supporting documentation.
A: Before applying for a PhD with this School, an applicant must find a potential supervisor. All the information about our staff members and their research areas is available in our webpage: http://www.ucd.ie/mathsciences/research/. An applicant would need to contact the academic(s) working on the particular area that they would like to study, and see if anybody would be interested in supervising that area of research. Contact details for all academic staff members is available here.
A: An application will not be processed unless all of the following documents are uploaded through your online application:
- a copy of all relevant transcripts from previous degrees/courses taken
- 2 academic references on headed university paper. If it is not possible to obtain 2 references, we will accept a minimum of 1 academic reference and 1 professional reference
- A copy of English language certification (if applicable to your application)
- Additional supporting documentation such as personal statements or curriculum vitae can be included should an applicant feel it will benefit their application
A: A transcript is a University certified list of modules taken and results achieved throughout the duration of a person’s degree. For the application stage, the School requires copies of the applicant’s university transcripts and if an offer is extended to an applicant, the School will then request official original university transcripts for verification purposes. Originals can be collected from the School office upon commencement of programme or, upon request, they can be posted back to a specific address.
A: If an applicant holds more than one degree, he/she should submit all relevant transcripts with their online application as the Applications Committee will take all supporting documentation into consideration.
Q: I am in my final year and my final year results will not be available until the summer. Can I still apply to a taught masters programme?
A: Yes, applicants can still apply and submit all module and results information achieved to date along with references and any other supporting documentation that is deemed beneficial. If an applicant proves that they are on target for a minimum overall award of a 2:1, then a conditional offer can be extended pending receipt of this award and forwarding of the final transcript to the school office. However, if the applicant fails to reach this minimum award requirement then the offer will be rescinded.
A: Courses at UCD are given almost entirely in English. All students applying for degree courses must be able to speak, read and write English fluently in order to take part in tutorials, seminar discussions and examinations. If your mother tongue is not English, or if you have not taken your secondary education in English, you will need to have passed an approved test before registering for a course.
The two major tests are:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing Service). A minimum score of 600 in TOEFL (250 computer based with test of written English at 475+) or 6.5 in IELTS (minimum 6.0 in each band) is required for all programmes. Some courses require a higher level of English language competency. Please note that, in all cases, the test results must be less than 2 years old.
Other acceptable English language qualifications are listed at http://www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-global/ucdenglishlanguagerequirements/
A: In order to process an application we need to receive all the relevant required documentation. E.g. if an applicant has filled in the application form and uploaded a copy of their academic transcript but have failed to upload 2 academic references as required then their application cannot be fully processed and will remain pending on the system until they complete the application correctly. Due to the very high volume of applications this office receives, we will not be in a position to send reminder e-mails in relation to this. It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete their application in full. Please note that in all cases an application will not be fully processed until the mandatory application fee is paid (unless you are exempt from the application fee and infrom us as such with supporting documentation).
A: Applications will not be fully processed until the application fee is paid in full. An official offer cannot be sent until this is paid.
A: A conditional offer means that the applicant has been offered a place but this place can only be taken up if the applicant meets certain requirements as set out by the Applications Committee in the conditional offer e-mail e.g. the Committee may decide to offer a place conditional to the applicant receiving a 2:1 award in final exams, a 6.5 in recognised English Language Testing or upon receipt of original university transcripts to the School office.
A: Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application via e-mail from the Graduate Administrator. If a paper letter of acceptance is required by an applicant, this can be processed upon request to (opens in a new window)smspostgrad@ucd.ie
Q: Will I get any further information from the School before my taught masters programme begins in September?
A: Applicants will receive an e-mail during the summer term with details of a programme information session that takes place prior to commencement of the programme.