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School of Philosophy

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  • 21-04-2012 10:14pm
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    murphyst17
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hello,

    I'm applying to the School of Philosophy at UCD and was looking to get some "insider" information on the department. Just basics about which faculty are the bests to work with, how available the professors are, whether or not fellow grad students talk often and are a helping bunch, etc.

    I'm also curious about the research facilities at UCD, especially the library. On this topic I'm wondering if any one has ever had trouble when it comes to research at UCD. I assume they've got a plethora of research resources.

    Also I'm an international student, so if any one has info for an international that'd be great too. Thanks a lot.


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    Maldesu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,416 ✭✭✭Maldesu


    I'm not a Philosophy student so I can't give you specifics, but the professors/lecturers will have set times that they are available each week if you need to discuss anything.

    Research - I think it depends on what you need. It's pretty good and the online services are very useful, but like most libraries, there is only so much available.

    Check out this link of Facebook for the international section in UCD. http://www.facebook.com/iscucd

    My only tip would be to avail of the Student Travel Card at the start of the year, to give you cheaper travel tickets. Here is the link for more info UCD is about 9 km from the city so it is useful. :-
    http://www.studenttravelcard.ie/index.aspx


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    18AD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭18AD


    The philosophy department is considered to be among the best in the world.

    Who you work with will depend on what kind of philosophy you're going to do.

    All the professors are very helpful and are available outside of office hours and contactable by email etc...

    I can tell you about specifics if you want. Maybe PM me if you want to now more.

    I've had a very pleasant experience with all the grad students over the past year.


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