General Questions

In UCD we refer to courses as programmes, so you will hear people talk about the Arts programme or the Science programme. The Programme Board is the body which is responsible for designing and running the programme.

(opens in a new window) UCD Horizons is the name given to the modular and credit-based structure for taught degrees at UCD.

Modules are the units with a course (or in UCD terminology, programme). For most programmes you will take 12 modules per academic year, worth 5 credits each, so a total of 60 credits per year.

The main  (opens in a new window)UCD Open Day usually takes place in November with other smaller  (opens in a new window)events held throughout the year.

Campus tours run frequently. It is also possible to arrange a specific campus tour for yourself. For details of all events & tours, please see the  (opens in a new window)Visiting UCD website.

The UCD Undergraduate Prospectus is (opens in a new window)available to view online. Please click the relevant course area below to read the digital edition, or alternatively download the .pdf from the same link.

For contact details to arrange a visit please  contact (opens in a new window)Schools Liaison.

You may also be interested in some of the upcoming events listed on  (opens in a new window)Visiting UCD.

Our information for Guidance Counsellors webpage also has links to recent Alert Lists.

For most students who graduated since 2000, you can access your transcript online.

If you are a graduate from earlier or have any difficulties with this, please contact www.ucd.ie/askus

If you accepted your place via UCD Applications, the OA (Online Applications) or Qualification check hold will appear automatically against your student record, with some exceptions. This is because your application has been assessed on copies of documents only. The hold is removed once documentation has been verified (e.g. via secure link from a university or original viewed). The onus is on incoming students to ensure that their documentation has been verified as soon as possible. Please see our website on Qualification checking for further information.

Some applicants entering via CAO will also be required to have their documents verified such as those entering on the basis of EU qualifications. We will contact you to advise you of this.

An applicant is entitled to appeal a decision where they feel that the application has not been considered in line with the published policies.

The appeals process cannot set aside the rules for applicants who appeal for special treatment.

Appeals may be made only by the applicant, in writing and in line with the procedure, using this appeal form

Please see the UCD Residences website.

Please see Applicant Privacy Statement