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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Master of Arts – Criminal Justice
Distance Learning, Criminal Law Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MA – Criminal Justice is a two-year part-time programme that explores the key issues in the management of the criminal justice system. It seeks to raise the level of analysis within the Irish criminal justice system and to equip […]
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Master of Arts – Financial Management
Distance Learning, Finance Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MA – Financial Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores key subjects in financial management. It seeks to raise the level of financial analysis in the public service and equip students with the knowledge and skills essential for […]
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Master of Arts – Healthcare Management
Distance Learning, Agriculture & Veterinary Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MA-Healthcare Management is a two-year, part-time programme that focuses on the issues that affect health and hospital services. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in healthcare management in Ireland and to equip participants with the knowledge and […]
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Master of Arts – Human Resource Management
Distance Learning, Human Resources & Personnel Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Master of Arts – Human Resource Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in human resource management. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in public sector human resource management and to equip students […]
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Master of Arts – Leadership and Strategy
Distance Learning, Business Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MA – Leadership and Strategy is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the theory and practice of effective leadership and strategy formulation. Both public and private sector organisations need leaders with expertise in the HR, strategic and financial components […]
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Master of Arts – Local Government Management
Distance Learning, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MS – Local Government Management is a two-year, part-time programme that explores the key issues in local government management. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in Irish local government and to equip participants with the knowledge and […]
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Master of Arts – Non Profit Management
Classroom Based Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Master of Arts in Non-Profit Management responds to a growing need for increased managerial capabilities in non-profit organisations in Ireland and abroad. The programme attends to subjects that are at the heart of contemporary management generally and to subjects […]
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Master of Arts – Public Management
Distance Learning, Public Administration & Public Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MA – Public Management is a two-year, part-time programme that combines instruction in key public management subjects and an opportunity to research about a specific public management topic. On completing the first year of the MA, students receive the […]
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MSc in Business and Management
Distance Learning, Business Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The MSc in Business and Management is a two-year, part-time programme that will provide students with advanced and significant expertise in the concepts, tools and skills essential to contemporary business strategies and functions. The first stage of the course provides […]
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Photography & Digital Imaging
Digital Photography Course by National College of Art & Design NCAD - Dublin
The course will include instruction in: advanced and alternative dark room skills, printing processes, camera use, studio photography, digital photography and image manipulation. This knowledge, coupled with discussion and analysis, will help students locate current practice within the historic tradition […]
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Postgraduate Certificates
Distance Learning, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Students who already possess an MA (from the IPA or from another recognised institution) can take a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in one of six subject areas: public management, healthcare management, local government management, criminal justice, financial management, and human resource […]
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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
Distance Learning, Public Administration & Public Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This one-year, part-time programme analyses public management issues using models and concepts from the social sciences and quantitative disciplines. It is both a stand-alone qualification and year one of the IPA Master of Arts Programme. The programme is divided into […]
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Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Economic Science in Policy Analysis
Classroom Based, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This two-year, part-time programme addresses the tangible need for the development of policy analysis skills across the wider public service. It explores subjects that are crucial to the expert assessment of contemporary public policy including economic and financial analysis, social […]
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Professional Certificate in Governance
Distance Learning, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Professional Certificate in Governance is a one-year part-time programme that addresses a key area of concern to professionals in the public and private sectors. Governance is a subject used in several contexts and is a subject of much debate […]
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Professional Certificate in Governance
Distance Learning, Governance Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Professional Certificate in Governance is a one-year part-time programme that addresses a key area of concern to professionals in the public and private sectors. Governance is a subject used in several contexts and is a subject of much debate […]
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Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation
Distance Learning, Business Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation has been developed in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and is targeted at decision-makers throughout the public service. It will introduce students to important Irish and international official statistics […]
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Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation
Distance Learning, Government Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation has been developed in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and is targeted at decision-makers throughout the public service. It will introduce students to important Irish and international official statistics […]
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Professional Diploma in Project Management
Distance Learning, Project Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
The Professional Diploma in Project Management programme builds on the IPA Certificate in Project Management. It covers additional critical skills areas, including procurement, resource management, quality management, and managing multiple projects. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks (including PRINCE 2, Agile […]
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Professional Diploma in Project Management
Distance Learning, Agriculture & Veterinary Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
his Programme builds on the work of the Certificate in Project Management. While the Certificate could be seen as project focused the Diploma could be said to be more project environment focused i.e. concerning those critical project interfaces with the […]
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Professional Diploma in Project Management
Distance Learning, Project Management Course by Institute of Public Administration - Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
This Programme builds on the work of the Certificate in Project Management. While the Certificate could be seen as project focused the Diploma could be said to be more project environment focused i.e. concerning those critical project interfaces with the […]
