So I thought I better explain something about how UCD courses work. UCD has this great programme called UCD Horizons, which allows you to take classes (called electives) outside your main area of study. You usually take two elective classes each year. So for example, someone studying Science could take a class or two in Politics or English. You can choose electives that compliment your area of study (eg. I chose a Geology elective which really helped me understand some of the material in my physical geography class), or you can choose something completely different that has no connection to your current degree - it gives you the freedom to try something new or study something you find particularly interesting.
But don't worry - if taking classes outside your current programme doesn't appeal to you, you don't have to. You can take an extra class in the subject you're already studying instead. This is what I'm doing this year, I'm taking an extra class in both Classics and Geography rather than choosing something different. This is great too because it deepens your knowledge of your chosen subjects.
The UCD Horizons programme was one of the reasons I chose UCD - not many colleges offer such freedom and choice in course structure.
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