Outgoing CSS

As a BSc Computational Social Science student, there are a number of exciting destinations available for you to study abroad during Stage 3.  Below is some important information to help you decide whether to apply for an exchange or Erasmus opportunity, but if you have any further questions, please contact the Global Engagement Programme Manager: (opens in a new window)outgoing.socialsciences@ucd.ie

on exchange in stage 3, the average GPA is calculated as follows:(Stage 1 + Stage 1 + Stage 2 trimester 1) divided by 3.

If you are successful in your application, you will need to have completed 60 credits at Stage 1 including all cores, and at least 50 credits in Stage 2, to be eligible to take your exchange or Erasmus place. N.B. Please note that your progression to stage 4 might be affected if you don’t achieve 60 credits in Stage 2.

• When and for how long can I go abroad? 

You can apply to study abroad in a host university for one trimester (either Trimester 1 or Trimester 2) in Stage 3 of your programme.

• How many modules do I need to take and what do I need to study while I am abroad? 

You are required to complete a number of ECTS credits at your host university. The number of modules this equates to may differ from one partner university to another and some Universities may require students to take a minimum number of credits per trimester. The below indicates the requirements for students on your specific degree pathway.
You are required to pass a minimum of 20 ECTS credits at your host institution. However, it is recommended that you attempt up to 30 ECTS at your host institution. While studying at the host university you should study modules in some , at least two, or all of the subject areas covered in your programme (an equal balance of subjects is not required). 

Note: If you take exchange outside of Europe, you will be required to take specific course workload relevant to each university, as outside of Europe institutions don’t normally use the ECTS system.

• Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for an exchange you must achieve an average of 3.00 GPA in stage 1 and stage 2 of your degree. Generally, for students going on exchange in stage 3, the average GPA is calculated as follows:(Stage 1 + Stage 1 + Stage 2 trimester 1) divided by 3.

If you are successful in your application, you will need to have completed 60 credits at Stage 1 including all cores, and at least 50 credits in Stage 2, to be eligible to take your exchange or Erasmus place. N.B. Please note that your progression to stage 4 might be affected if you don’t achieve 60 credits in Stage 2.

• When and for how long can I go abroad? 

You can apply to study abroad in a host university for one trimester (either Trimester 1 or Trimester 2) in Stage 3 of your programme.

• How many modules do I need to take and what do I need to study while I am abroad? 

You are required to complete a number of ECTS credits at your host university. The number of modules this equates to may differ from one partner university to another and some Universities may require students to take a minimum number of credits per trimester. The below indicates the requirements for students on your specific degree pathway.
You are required to pass a minimum of 20 ECTS credits at your host institution. However, it is recommended that you attempt up to 30 ECTS at your host institution. While studying at the host university you should study modules in some , at least two, or all of the subject areas covered in your programme (an equal balance of subjects is not required). 

Note: If you take exchange outside of Europe, you will be required to take specific course workload relevant to each university, as outside of Europe institutions don’t normally use the ECTS system.

BSc Computational Social Science students wishing to go abroad for a trimester in Stage 3 can apply to approved destinations on the UCD Global website, noting that some universities may not cover all CSS subjects and will need to be discussed with the Programme Director in advance. Destinations available for application are based on current agreements between UCD and our partner universities.

Inside Europe

Destinations are listed on the UCD Global website as per the 'CSS' section. The following university will be available for CSS students if places are not filled by BSc Social Sciences students who are required to go abroad for a year:

• (opens in a new window)Universität zu Köln - Erasmus

 Outside of Europe (Non-EU Exchanges)

The destinations are available on  the UCD Global website under the Social Sciences section.  You can apply to any partner university listed here, as long as you’ve checked they offer courses for both your subjects in CSS. Contact the Progamme Director if you have questions about the suitability of module offerings at a host university in preparation for the exchange.

Contact for more information:  The Programme Director / Exchange Coordinator of Computational Social Science will advise on academic requirements when you are abroad. Please see here for contact details.