Awarding Body : University College Dublin (UCD)
University College Dublin (UCD) was founded in 1854 under the leadership of renowned educationalist John Henry Cardinal Newman.
University College Dublin is Ireland’s largest university. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees. The university is also conducts research, innovation, and community engagement. The main Dublin campus is an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares. It includes world-leading facilities such as the O'Brien Centre for Science, the Sutherland School of Law, and the Lochlan Quinn School of Business.
Research at UCD
University College Dublin is also one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities. Research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, small, medium and large research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. In addition, UCD offers the biggest start-up incubator centre and support in Ireland.
Centre of Excellence
Nine UCD subjects are ranked in the top 100 in the world out of 30 subjects (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2015). In addition, the university is first in Ireland in 12 subjects.
University College Dublin has over 8,000 graduate students, almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students; 1,580 PhD students benefit from a structured PhD programme, as well as the research-led education culture at UCD.
Awarding Body
University College Dublin is a recognised awarding body. This means the university has the authority to make awards in accordance with the National Framework of Qualifications. The university is subject to periodic reviews of effectiveness of quality assurance procedures by Quality and Qualifications Ireland. National and international organisations, educational institutions and employers recognise their degrees.
Many of the world's leading professional organisations recognise UCD degrees. This includes organisations in the following disciplines:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medicine
- Architecture
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Engineering
- Diagnostic Imaging
The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business is one of less than 60 schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the US, Europe and the UK accrediting bodies.
Colleges that run UCD courses in Ireland
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Diploma in European Union Studies
Distance Learning, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year, part-time programme provides a comprehensive analysis of the theory and practice of European integration in the modern era. Its three modules explain and critique the laws and policies of the EU and assess the political and economic challenges […]
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Diploma in Finance
Distance Learning, Finance Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The aim of the one-year, part-time Diploma in Finance is to extend and deepen the understanding gained at the IPA Certificate in Finance level. This will involve a more in-depth treatment of the key topic areas in finance and their […]
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Diploma in Financial Management
Distance Learning, Business Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Understanding how organisations, business units and departments manage their finances is obviously of critical importance to a successful career. Many people know that they would benefit from instruction in the accounting principles and processes at the heart of organisational life. […]
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Diploma in Health Economics
Distance Learning, Healthcare Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year part-time programme – the first course of its kind in Ireland – examines the economics of healthcare provision. There is a palpable need among those interested in healthcare in Ireland to understand the economic rationale behind the allocation […]
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Diploma in Health Economics
Classroom Based, Economics Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year part-time programme – the first course of its kind in Ireland – examines the economics of healthcare provision. There is a palpable need among those interested in healthcare in Ireland to understand the economic rationale behind the allocation […]
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Diploma in Health Services Policy
Classroom Based, Healthcare Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This programme has been designed as a development of, and a follow-up to, the IPA Certificate in Health Services. Students must have successfully completed the Certificate programme before gaining entry onto this Diploma. The Diploma is designed to amplify and […]
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Diploma in Healthcare Management
Distance Learning, Healthcare Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Diploma in Healthcare Management will equip students with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable them to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives. The programme is of […]
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Diploma in Healthcare Management
Distance Learning, Healthcare Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Diploma in Healthcare Management will equip students with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable them to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives. The programme will be […]
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Diploma in Healthcare Management
Distance Learning, Healthcare Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Diploma in Healthcare Management will equip students with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable them to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives. The Diploma is a […]
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Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Distance Learning, Human Resources & Personnel Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This part-time Diploma explains how organisations effectively manage people. It does this by analysing the aims of the HRM function and by detailing its key features. It is suitable for those who have no prior knowledge of HRM but are […]
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Diploma in Law
Distance Learning, Business Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Both public and private sector employees are increasingly expected to understand the legal context in which their everyday duties take place. The Diploma in Law is a one-year, part-time programme that addresses the basic laws and legal principles that determine […]
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Diploma in Law
Distance Learning, Law Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Both public and private sector employees are increasingly expected to understand the legal context in which their everyday duties take place. The Diploma in Law is a one-year, part-time programme that addresses the basic laws and legal principles that determine […]
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Diploma in Local Government Studies
Classroom Based, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Diploma in Local Government Studies is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of legislation provided by the Certi cate in Local Government Studies. It provides a more in-depth and analytical treatment of the main local authority […]
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Diploma in Management
Distance Learning, Business Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year, part-time Diploma addresses key subjects in modern management theory and practice. It seeks to equip both those who have some management responsibilities and those who hope to attain a management position with the requisite knowledge to make a […]
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Diploma in Management
Distance Learning, Business Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year, part-time Diploma explores key subjects in modern management theory and practice. It seeks to equip both those currently working in management and those who hope to obtain management positions with the requisite skills to make a valuable contribution […]
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Diploma in Marketing
Distance Learning, Marketing Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This part-time Diploma explains and analyses the components of effective marketing. It focuses on the principles and techniques that contemporary marketers are expected to understand and apply. Suitable for those with no prior knowledge of this subject, it will explain […]
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Diploma in Public Management
Distance Learning, Public Administration & Public Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This is a two-year, part-time programme. The first year is the Certificate in Public Management and the second year allows students to take a subject in an area of particular relevance to them. Students take four subjects from a choice […]
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Diploma in Public Procurement
Distance Learning, Supply Chain Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Diploma in Public Procurement focuses on the strategic aspects of procurement within the context of international best practice. This advanced programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of key aspects such as capability development, procurement planning, cost reduction initiatives, […]
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Doctorate in Governance
Classroom Based, Governance Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The DGov programme provides public policy-makers & public sector managers with the advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand. It offers participants the opportunity to explore how public policy-making has evolved, and is continuing to evolve, […]
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This part-time course in drawing and visual investigation provides students with knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary approaches to drawing and visual research. The course aims to foster the intellectual and practical creativity of the individual. Drawing and Visual Investigation […]
