Overview
Information and Communication Studies is one of the most multidisciplinary schools at University College Dublin, representing disciplines, topics and approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and STEM.
Features
- Unique research areas to UCD include Communications, Digital Policy, and Information Science, as well as the highly technologically grounded HCI and Information Systems.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The School is committed to research that has a social impact. Researchers in the School regularly report on their work via radio, television, and newspaper venues. Additionally, researchers in the School have provided information and advice at Oireachtas committees and have had their research noted in Dáil Éireann.
- Researchers in the School further offer leadership roles in relevant national and international societies and committees, e.g. the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform’s Open Data Governance Board, and the National Open Research Forum, and are routinely invited to give keynotes at leading events on a range of topics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic background
- Academic awards or highlights
- Research experience
- Why you wish to enter doctoral studies
- Why the academic member of staff’s area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic’s publications)
- Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own
- A research proposal, if appropriate
- Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.
Tuition Fee
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International
13730 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13730 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
7130 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7130 EUR per year during 36 months.
The displayed fees are for 2024. Fees for 2025 will be updated soon.
Living costs for Dublin
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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