Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 - Trinity College Dublin

Trinity GraduateAttributesStudents come to Trinity not onlyto acquire a certain set of facts orcompetences but because they have anunderstanding of the sort of person theywant to become.Building on the strong value placed on asolid disciplinary formation, we wantedto answer to the question ‘what kindof person can I be?’ We distilled thissense of transformation into four Trinitygraduate attributes listed below.1. To think independently2. To communicate effectively3. To develop continuously4. To act responsiblySerious abouttackling societalchallenges16Trinity is recognised as one of the world’sleading research-intensive universities and ourresearch continues to address issues of globalsocietal and economic importance.Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

We are peoplefocused andcelebrate ourtalented community“Dublin is very safe which is an importantthing when you move to live abroad in a placethat you don’t know, and makes you feel lessworried.People here are welcoming and friendly,so you probably won’t have a hard time onmaking friends.Beatriz de Moraes,M. Sc. Biodiversity and Conservation Graduate(from Brazil)People hereare welcomingand friendlywww.tcd.ie/study17

Accommodationat TrinityMany postgraduate students findaccommodation in shared houses or selfcatering apartments. Houses and apartmentsvary in price, depending on size, facilities andlocation. The Students’ Union offers a usefulAccommodation Advisory Service at www.tcdgsu.ie/accommodation.A limited number of students may be housedin University accommodation, includingresidences on-campus and at KavanaghCourt and Binary Hub both located just a 15minute walk to the University, see www.tcd.ie/accommodation.If you are seeking accommodation,the earlier you begin your search andare able to secure accommodation,the more choice you will get in eachlocation and price range.18Trinity yUniversityofofDublinDublin

LearningSupportsIT SERVICESAs a student at Trinity, you are providedwith access to hundreds of computerslocated across campus, secure wifi, aTrinity gmail account and e-learningresources via the Blackboard Learn system,see www.tcd.ie/itservices/students.LIBRARYTrinity’s library is the largest research library in Irelandwith six million printed volumes, nearly 500,000 electronicbooks, 80,000 electronic journals, the country’s largestcollection of maps and printed music, and an extensivecollection of manuscripts, see www.tcd.ie/library.Trinity is delighted to announce theopening of a new Business School in 2019and has announced further expansionplans including a new Law School, StudentAccommodation and E3 developments.www.tcd.ie/studyInvesting innew facilities19

Student ServicesACADEMIC REGISTRYAcademic Registry providescentral academic administrativeservices to assist students withall queries regarding courseapplications/admission, fees,registration, timetables,examinations and assessments.E: academic.registry@tcd.ieT: 353 (0)1 896 4500.CAREERS ADVISORY SERVICEPlan your future beyond your currentcourse of study with the help ofguidance software, skills workshopsand personal consultations, seewww.tcd.ie/careers.TRINITY HEALTH SERVICETrinity’s Health Service providesGP services for students. Studentconsultations are free of chargewith modest fees for additionalservices. All EU students shouldbring with them a European HealthInsurance Card issued in theircountry of origin.Non-EU students are not entitledto free national health services inIreland, and are advised to take outinsurance cover for hospitalisationor to extend private health insurancebefore leaving their home country.Private health insurance cover isalso available in Ireland and thestudent health service can adviseyou on your options, seewww.tcd.ie/college healthThe best placefor entrepreneursin Europe20Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

DAY NURSERYThe day nursery caters for childrenaged three months to four and a halfyears old. There is a fee for this service,see www.tcd.ie/info/services/daynursery.DISABILITY SERVICEThe Student Disability Service worksclosely with academic staff, tutors,administrators and other supportservices to meet the supportrequirements of students with anydisability, see www.tcd.ie/disability.GRADUATE STUDENTS’ UNIONThe Graduate Students’ Union servesto protect students’ interests and actsas a helpful meeting point. The Unionorganises a variety of events, receptionsand trips each year, see www.tcdgsu.iewww.tcd.ie/studyPOSTGRADUATEADVISORY SERVICEThe Postgraduate Advisory Serviceoffers a comprehensive range ofacademic, pastoral, and professionalsupports dedicated to enhancing yourstudent experience, see www.tcd.ie/Senior Tutor/postgraduateadvisory.STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICEStudent Counselling offers aconfidential, professional and free ofcharge service. There is also a PeerSupport Network which is confidentialand based on student-to-studentsupport, see www.tcd.ie/studentcounselling21

“The past year studying as apostgraduate at Trinity has beenincredibly rewarding and enjoyable.The opportunity to explore a diverse range of topicswithin my program with professors who are alwaysapproachable and helpful makes learning veryengaging. I have been lucky enough to undertake afield course abroad and present my findings to mypeers both in Trinity and further afield.A major part of studying at Trinity is being part of adiverse college community. The wealth of backgroundsand experience present in the classroom createsdiscussion and debate and I learn from my peers aswell as from my professors every day.Studying right in the heart of the city means just bygoing to college you are exposed to all the history andculture of Dublin as a European capital city. I have hada fantastic time studying here and would recommendit to anyone considering a postgraduate degree.”Andrew Neill,M.Sc. Development Practice22Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

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InternationalStudentsTrinity College Dublin, the Universityof Dublin is an international universityattracting faculty, students and stafffrom over 120 countries.EMPLOYMENTTrinity students receive outstanding academicand personal support throughout their timehere. Trinity aims to ensure all our studentshave a positive experience as we educate themto be global citizens and we are proud thatpostgraduate students continue to come herein significant numbers from around the world.See further information at www.tcd.ie/study.EMPLOYMENTStudents from countries within theEuropean Union (EU) are free to takeup employment under standard EUfree movement of labour regulations.However, mixing employment with studyis not easy, and it is recommended thatstudents do not arrive from elsewhere inthe EU without possessing the financialresources to complete their chosencourse of study.24Trinity yUniversityofofDublinDublinNon-EU nationals who have permission toundertake postgraduate study in Irelandare entitled to take up casual employment,defined as up to 20 hours part-time workper week or full-time work during vacationperiods. In order to encourage talented,skilled graduates to pursue careers inIreland, non-EU nationals are permittedto remain in Ireland for an additionalperiod of 12-24 months after receipt ofresults of their final examinations as partof the Third Level Graduate Programme,see www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Student%20Pathway.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSAll applicants whose first language is not English and who havenot been educated through the medium of English must presentone of the following qualifications in the English language: IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based University of Cambridge: Proficiency Certificate, Grade Cor better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Advanced Certificate, Grade Cor better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE Academic: a minimumscore of 63 to be eligible (with no section score below 59)Full details available ostgraduate.VISA REQUIREMENTSIf you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), you do not need avisa to enter and live in Ireland. Some, but not all non-EU studentsrequire visas to enter Ireland, students from North America areamong those who do not require a visa. The list of visa-requiredcountries can be found at the INIS website: www.inis.gov.ie. It isimportant to note that ALL non-EU students, whether visa-requiredor not, must register with the Irish Naturalisation and ImmigrationService (INIS) for permission to remain in the state. Students mustshow their offer letter at airport immigration where they will receivea temporary stamp in their passport. They must register with theINIS within the time limit specified on their temporary stamp.Visa-required non-EU students should contact their nearest IrishEmbassy or Consulate for information on visa requirements. Visascan take up to 8-10 weeks to process, so please allow sufficient time.You should apply as early as possible, especially if an Irish visa isrequired. For further information: -immigrations. All non-EU fee paying studentsmust pay their full tuition fees prior to registration.www.tcd.ie/studywww.tcd.ie/study25

PostgraduateResearch at TrinityTrinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin isrecognised as one of the world’s leading researchintensive universities and its research continuesto address issues of global societal and economicimportance.The University’s commitment to a research-lededucation means that our students are exposed toleaders in their discipline, to the latest knowledge andideas, and to an education that emphasises analyticalskills and creative thinking, and gives students anopportunity to develop a broad range of skills byengaging in personal research.Full details regarding Trinity’s research institutes, centresand themes are available at www.tcd.ie/research.Global partnerships,collaborations& opportunities26Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

PostgraduateResearch StudentsHigher degrees by research are normally obtained bycarrying out a period of research within the university, underthe supervision of a member of Trinity staff, with subsequentsubmission of a thesis. All doctoral students are registeredon a structured PhD and will attend modules, workshopsand/or master classes as advised by their supervisor orsupervisory panel normally in the first year to eighteenmonths of registration.All students undertaking a research degree are assignedto a single supervisor, though for some students there mayalso be an additional advisor. Further details available at:www.tcd.ie/courses/ postgraduate/research/az.php.Funding opportunities for research students are detailed ing.www.tcd.ie/study27

Yu Xu,PhD in Computer Science(from China)WHY DID YOU WANT TO COME TO TRINITY?Trinity is a world-class university with an internationalreputation. Computer science research at Trinity is worldleading, and benefits from Dublin being a technologyhub in Europe (known as “The European Silicon Valley”).Research centres at Trinity have extensive collaborationswith the world’s leading technology companies, allowingTrinity students to access the latest technology methodsapplied in practice. It also directly contributes to theability of Trinity’s postgraduate students to develop theirresearch findings into real-world products.WHAT IS YOUR RESEARCH AREA?My general research areas include data mining, socialmedia and information retrieval. Specifically, my PhDresearch aims to understand the expertise informationof social networking site users by exploiting theirvarious historical social activities on the site. Thisknowledge is then used to serve real-world applications,like expert finding in social media and personalizedinformation retrieval.WHERE DID YOU STUDY FOR YOUR DEGREE?Before I came to Trinity, I studied in Hunan Universityof Science and Technology, China for 7 years where Ireceived my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree.ANY HIGHLIGHTS FROM YOUR TIME IN DUBLIN SO FAR?The strong support from my supervisor and our researchteam has helped me really develop my research skills.I quickly found my place both socially and within theresearch centre, thanks to the support around me. I alsohave two research publications from my project so far!FUTURE PLANS AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR PHD?I hope to continue as a researcher in a prestigiousresearch centre or work in a world-leading IT company.28Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

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Fees &How to ApplyHOW TO APPLYAll course information and onlineapplication details are available atwww.tcd.ie/courses.FEESFee details for all courses are available lease note a non-refundable online application feeper course applied for is required for all taught andresearch courses.An EU application is one made by a person who fulfilsone or more of the following criteria:1. who is ordinarily resident in the EU and who hasreceived full-time further or higher education in theEU for three of the five years immediately precedingadmission; or2. who is ordinarily resident in the EU and has workedfull-time in the EU for three of the five yearsimmediately preceding admission; or3. who holds a passport from an EU state and hasreceived full-time further or higher education in theEU for three of the five years immediately precedingadmission.All other applications are considered to be non-EUapplications.30Trinity yUniversityofofDublinDublin

CONTACT USAcademic Registry provides central academicadministrative services to assists studentswith all queries including course applications/admission, fees and registration.Academic Registry, Watts Building,Trinity College Dublin,the University of Dublin,Dublin 2, IrelandE: academic.registry@tcd.ieT: 353 (0)1 896.4500.General enquiries from Internationalstudents [outside of Ireland and EU/EEA]should be addressed to:Global Relations, East Theatre,Trinity College Dublin,the University of Dublin, Dublin 2, IrelandE: international@tcd.ieT: 353 (0)1 896 4494www.tcd.ie/studywww.tcd.ie/study31

Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

School of BusinessDigital MarketingStrategy (M.Sc.)Duration: 1 year full-timeCourse Director: Professor Laurent MuzellecTel: 353-1-896 4299Email: business.masters@tcd.ieNext Intake: September 2019Closing Date: 30th June 2019ARTS, HUMANITIESAND SOCIAL SCIENCESSchool ofBusinessRanked 1st in Ireland and 13th in the world forE-Business (Eduniversal 2017). Trinity Business Schoolhas developed very close links with the world’sleading digital companies and offers students a greatopportunity to gain experience from the best in theindustry. Leading digital experts teach several modulesin the programme to ensure that our content remainsat the cutting edge of digital strategy best practices.On successful achievement of the course studentsshould be able to:1. Summarize and contextualise the main strandsof contemporary marketing thought includingdata analytics, digital technology, digital businessmodels and marketing and digital strategy.2. Critically appraise various approaches andphilosophies in marketing, from both academicand practitioner perspectives, to understand theirrole in driving growth, performance, and ethicaland socially responsible business practice inorganizations.3. Appreciate and evaluate the influence of keyenvironmental forces on marketing and strategyactivities in the 21st century including (butnot limited to) digitization, globalization andsustainability.4. Plan and complete research in a digital marketing ordigital strategy related topicThe course is assessed via a combination of assignedcoursework, written examination, and a dissertation.We advise students to apply for this popularprogramme as early as possible as admission to thecourse is very competitive. The programme is subjectto early closure as a result.www.tcd.ie/study33

School of ion: 1 year full-timeCourse Director: Professor Giulio BuciuniTel: 353-1-896 4299Email: business.masters@tcd.ieNext Intake: September 2019Closing Date: 30th June 2019Duration: 1 year full-timeCourse Director: Dr. Alexandar SevicTel: 353-1-896 3204Email: business.masters@tcd.ieNext Intake: September 2019Closing Date: 30th June 2019Trinity is the 1st in Europe for producing entrepreneursand start-ups.Ranked 3rd in Western Europe for Corporate Finance(Eduniversal 2017), this specialist programme isdesigned for students who wish to develop theircareers in the financial services arena. The programmeis also ranked 1st in Ireland and 40th in the world (QSMasters in Finance, 2018).Designed for those with an entrepreneurial mindset, the programme is unique in addressing ethicalbehaviour as well as the wellbeing of the entrepreneuramidst the stressful nature of new enterprisedevelopment. Students will attain the career skillsto better start a new venture, finance new start-ups,support new enterprise development or scale andgrow existing businesses. The course comprises of avariety of core taught modules and numerous electivetaught modules.The course is assessed via a combination of assignedcoursework, written examination, and a dissertationor company research project. This project allowsstudents to showcase the knowledge they have gainedand enhance their career potential by specialising in aparticular area, developing a new business venture orscaling an existing business.Admissions Requirements‒‒ A first or up

have made an enormous impact in national and global life. We would be thrilled to welcome you into this vibrant, scholarly community where you will be fulfilled both academically and personally in your postgraduate study. Professor Neville Cox, Dean of Graduate Studies Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin