The Level 5 Certificate in Forestry course provides a sound understanding of the fundamental knowledge and the essential skills required for those involved in forestry operations.

The course is aimed at those who are:

• Looking to expand or update their skills and training
• Looking to improve career prospects
• Looking to obtain a recognised qualification
• Looking to advance to higher education

The course is full time from September to May and includes an eight week Practical Learning Period in March and April. The course combines practical skills in forestry.

Classroom theory includes silviculture, forest safety and sustainable forestry, forest development, forest calculations and leadership.

Practical skills include:

• Chainsaw maintenance
• Chainsaw felling
• ATV operation
• Pesticide application
• Fencing

The course runs over 24 weeks from September to June and includes a 12 week Practical Learning Period. Practical skills in the forest and classroom theory are spread out in three week blocks over the academic year.

• Forest Management
• Forest Establishment
• Business Management
• Skills Training
• Work Practice

The Level 6 Certificate in Forestry course provides a viable option for those who want to obtain a recognised qualification and specialised skills awards. Students with a Level 6 forestry qualification can also progress to higher education at degree level and offers training for people who intend to take up employment in the forestry industry as forest supervisors or self employed contractors.

UCD Forestry students learn how to create habitats, provide spaces for recreation, and produce timber – a resource that can simultaneously store carbon and substitute for concrete and steel. Students will gain skills in forest planning, remote sensing, the use of geographical information systems and forest modelling while developing the capacity for life-long learning that enables them to stay abreast of developments in policy, technology and the sciences that underpin forestry practice. The combination of science and business modules, complemented by a work experience placement, ensures that UCD Forestry graduates are in high demand across the sector. 

French reflects the dynamism and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, from metropolitan France to North Africa to the Caribbean, as well as francophone-Chinese cultures. Training in high-quality language skills is at the centre of the course. 

French at Queen’s reflects the dynamism and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, focusing on the language, culture and society of metropolitan France, and opening up perspectives on a range of global cultures. All students spend a period of residence in a Francophone country. Students can begin their studies in French as a beginner.

The undergraduate History programme offers students a wide choice, including ancient, medieval, early modern and modern history; students can explore aspects of gender, social and cultural history, colonial history, politics, religious and economic change.

Students studying French and International Relations appreciate how the insights of political analysis (e.g. political theory, political institutions, international relations) and the tools of literary and linguistic inquiry combine to illuminate political and historical developments, including those in the contemporary world.

The degree takes four years to complete; in the third year students have a period of residence in a Francophone country.

The emphasis in both French and Irish is on modern language and culture, and issues of language and identity will be at the core of the joint programme.

In French, the course offers insight into the language and society of both metropolitan France and a range of Francophone cultures throughout the world. Students can begin their studies in French as a beginner. In Irish, you will develop a broad understanding of diverse aspects of Irish culture and society, including cinema, the short story, the novel and modern poetry.

French reflects the dynamism and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, focusing on the language, culture and society of metropolitan France, and opening up perspectives on a range of global cultures. Students can explore a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas through a range of media, including art, cinema, linguistics and literature.

Politics is concerned with the sources of conflict, co-operation, power and decision-making within and between societies, how differences are expressed through ideology and organisation, and how, if at all, disagreements and problems are resolved.

The emphasis in the BA in French and Portuguese is on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness; language and identity are at the core of the programme. You will be critically reflecting on a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas (France and Portugal, but also for example, Brazil, French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, and the Francophone Caribbean), explored through a range of media including art, cinema, linguistics and literature.

The degree includes residency (c.8 months) in a Francophone and/or Lusophone country.

The emphasis in the BA in French and Spanish is on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness; language and identity are central to the programme. You will be critically reflecting on a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas (France and Spain, but also for example Latin America, Francophone Africa and the Francophone Caribbean), explored through a range of media including art, cinema, linguistics and literature.

Within the Modern Languages programme you study two modern European languages to degree level.  You can choose between French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Apart from French and Irish all languages can be studied from both advanced and beginners level.

French studies develop transferable skills (excellent writing and oral communication abilities, critical thinking, extensive analytical skills) that are highly sought after across a range of sectors (the creative industries, public service, tourism, publishing, interpreting, teaching, journalism, broadcasting, the Diplomatic Service, etc.). The study of French language, literature, history, politics and philosophy is a hugely enriching intellectual experience and it also leaves graduates very well placed to succeed in a wide range of professional contexts.