University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
Course Code
W321 W118 W139 W140
Zone
Attendance
Part time

Course Summary

ICS is one of the most multidisciplinary schools at UCD, representing disciplines, topics and approaches from the humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Unique research areas to UCD include Communications,
Digital Policy, and Information Science, as well as the highly technologically grounded HCI and Information
Systems. The School is uniquely and prestigiously designated as an iSchool, a university-level institution
devoted to understanding the role of information in society; ICS is the only iSchool in the country, as well
as on the whole of the Island.

College Link

University College Dublin - UCD
College Link > W321 W118 W139 W140 - Information & Communication Studies - Research

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

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Application Details

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.


Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.


Career Progression

Duration

Information & Communication Studies W321 Graduate Research PhD PT 4 Years
MLitt Information & Communication Studies FT W118 Graduate Research MLitt FT 2 Years
Information & Communication Studies FT W139, W140 Graduate Research PhD FT / PT 4/6 Years
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