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International Pre-Master's Pathway Programme
Our International Pre-Master’s Programmes offer students the best way to prepare for their world class UCD Master’s degree. These programmes provide the opportunity to attend Master's specific preparatory courses with each student attending academic modules relevant to their chosen UCD Master’s as well as modules on thesis preparation, Irish culture and creative thinking. Students will also receive English language tuition on campus from UCD’s Applied Language Centre (ALC) staff. Our specially designed academic English programme will allow students to gain the English language proficiency and study techniques needed to successfully undertake their graduate studies in UCD. Our International Pre-Master’s Programme provide students with the time and skills needed to prepare fully for their UCD Master’s. The Programmes’ combination of academic, language, cultural and study skills modules, help students to achieve their full potential from the first day of their Master’s degree free from any familiarisation anxiety that some students may experience when studying abroad for the first time. Students can also access the University’s many support services during their International Pre-Master’s Programme, such as career and library facilities to maximise their time at UCD. Our programmes also offer the flexibility of joining in September (Diploma) or January (Certificate) depending on the student’s English language proficiency. Students will progress to their UCD Master’s programme upon successful completion of their International Pre-Master’s Programme.
Pre Master Programs / Foundation & Pre-Sessional Programmes / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2026 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 95 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 45 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 46 ]
1 year
GradDip Archaeology
Archaeology is the discipline of things, exploring how people in the past created unique societies through their construction, use and perception of landscapes, plants, animals and things. Archaeology can explore the origins and character of past societies, population migrations, and the relationship between human behaviour, landscapes, material culture and climatic and environmental change. Archaeology holds many opportunities for an interesting and rewarding career, in archaeological practice, in cultural heritage and archaeological management and conservation, in museums and curation, in academic research and in public engagement and education. You will learn to combine innovative archaeological and scientific approaches with current theoretical perspectives to examine the material remains of prehistoric societies, developing a sophisticated understanding of how different field and laboratory methods can be employed to answer key research questions in prehistory. You will gain skills in project design and independent research, data analysis and interpretation, and communicating the past to different stakeholder groups.
Post Graduate Course / Social Sciences / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2026 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]
1 year
GradDip Equality Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Equality Studies is the only programme of its kind in Europe and offers a unique opportunity to examine global equality issues from a range of perspectives. The Graduate Diploma in Equality Studies was designed for those who wish to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of global social justice issues and explore strategies for change. Drawing students from across the globe, the course emphasises the relationship between theory and practice with a view to brining about positive social change. You learn about and develop your own ideas on a wide range of equality, human rights and global justice issues. You will benefit from the opportunity to specialize in areas of particular interest such as capitalism and social justice, gender justice and feminism, global inequalities, human rights law and practice, and minorities and discrimination. The learning environment is student-centred and participatory with students from a wide range of backgrounds with diverse experience and interests including community activists, development practitioners, educators, healthcare professionals, civil servants and journalists.
Post Graduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2026 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]
1 year
GradDip History
The Graduate Diploma in History is targeted at students who wish to progress to further study, or who wish to develop key transferable skills vital to many and diverse careers. It is designed for students coming to history from a non-cognate subject, those who did not live up to their potential in their BA, as well as those returning to education after a long period of absence. We value and promote a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and the importance of independent learning. These values are instilled within a robust but supportive environment, with a particular focus on encouraging an awareness of broad historiographical trends and the development of the skills required to assess and analyse different forms of primary evidence. The learning environment stresses the importance of resesarch, critical and analytical thinking, and of making informed challenges to prevailing ideas, interpretations and approaches. Small group seminars are vital to the programme's design; it is here, in a very structured and active learning environment where students hone their ability to present, defend and question historical knowledge. The learning trajectory is supported through the use of weekly research journals, presentations, essays and book reviews. The taught elements of the programme are intended to build and develop the skill set and confidence of learners to equip them to undertake the research project. A feature of the Graduate Diploma Programme is that students who perform strongly in the first semester can apply to be transferred to one of the related MA programmes listed below. The MA is completed within the same academic year.
Post Graduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2026 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]
1 year
GradDip Inclusive & Special Education
This course is designed to develop the skills of special education teachers who work in primary, post-primary and special school or specialist unit settings, in all aspects of theory and practice related to teaching pupils with additional educational needs. The ethos of the course is that of maximizing inclusion of pupils while providing students with the skills and knowledge to support the most challenged and most challenging pupils within the education system within the most appropriate setting for those pupils. It develops students’ knowledge and skills in identification and assessment of pupils with additional educational needs and in planning, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of, interventions for such pupils This professional full-time course is delivered over an academic year, with two four-week periods of fulltime attendance at college, supplemented by attendance on four Saturdays spread throughout the year. The vast majority of students on the course are funded by the DES and full substitution cover is funded by the DES while those students attend college. When not attending college, students on the course are otherwise teaching in their own schools, where they are supported by site visits from UCD tutors. The format of delivery combines lectures, tutorials, workshops and visits to other schools considered to be centres of excellence. UCD School of Education also invites applications from self-financed applicants to complete the course.
Post Graduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2026 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]
1 year
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