Physics (Negotiated Learning)

1. Describe the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of space science and technology
2. Apply acquired knowledge and skills to an individual internship on a topic relevant to space
3. Work independently in multi-disciplinary, international teams on paper studies and laboratory projects
4. Engage actively in professional networking within the field 
5. Draw on a suite of discipline-specific professional skills, such as space project management, bid writing, and technical documentation for space mission development.
6. Draw on a suite of transferable skills, such as critical thinking, reflection, problem-solving, scientific report writing, teamwork and presentation skills.
7. Participate responsibly and professionally within a team through active engagement and collaboration
8. Apply a systems engineering approach to the full life cycle of a space project, from preliminary design through to critical design and implementation, and including the preparation of appropriate documentation.
9. Synthesise knowledge, awareness and experience gained from across the programme to continue developing their career
10. Conduct a set of physics-based laboratory measurements related to space detectors and analyse the data using Python
11. Describe the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the field
12. Apply acquired knowledge and skills to an individual research project in the field
13. Work in cross-disciplinary, international teams on paper studies and laboratory projects
14. Draw on a suite of professional skills specific to the field, such as project management, proposal writing, and space science communication skills.
15. Draw on a suite of transferrable skills, such as problem-solving, scientific report writing, and presentation skills.
16. Participate responsibly and professionally within a team through active engagement and collaboration on an assignment or task.
17. Apply a systems engineering approach to the full life cycle of a space project, from preliminary design through to critical design and implementation and including the preparation of appropriate documentation.

This programme offers the possibility for graduates to go on to PhD programmes. The MSc will prepare you for employment in the semiconductor industry as a process engineer, the financial sector as a modelling and data expert, or as an engineer in the space sector. Prospective employers include Intel Ireland, Airbus, Analog Devices, Met Éireann, and companies in the Irish Financial Services Centre.

There are opportunities to apply for an internship* in an academic or industry workplace. The internship comprises a research project, the theme of which is chosen by the student in agreement with the supervisor and MSc Course Director. The project may include experimental research, modelling/simulations research, and/or other research appropriate to the MSc programme theme.

*Placements are secured through a competitive process and are not guaranteed.

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please visit International Scholarships.

• Entrance to the programme requires a degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. An upper second class honours, or the international equivalent is required.
• In special circumstances, students with a strong physics background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
• Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the  English language requirements, may enter the programme upon  successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/ 
• These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No