General Requirements
Award of Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE)
Pass in 5 subjects at Stage 2 or 3
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum
Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.
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English Language Requirements
WACE - English Grade D
Please refer to
This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only.
Please be advised that your fee assessment status determines how you should apply.
In all cases, UCD applicants who are granted EU fee status will only be admitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO) system and in line with CAO policies and procedures and National University of Ireland (NUI) matriculation regulations.
If you are eligible for EU fees please contact UCD Registry-Admissions for further advice (www.ucd.ie/askus).
Specific subjects and grades required for all programmes are detailed below.
The equivalences are provided as guidance and are indicative only. In addition, please note that the equivalences shown are the minimum required to be eligible for consideration on a competitive basis.
The information provided below is subject to change and annual review.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | BBBBBB or equivalent | B | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | BBBBCC or equivalent | C |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | BBBBCC or equivalent | B in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | BBBBCC or equivalent | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | BBBBCC or equivalent |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | BBBCCC or equivalent |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, B in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, B required in both.
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| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | CCCCCD or equivalent |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | CCCCCD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| HSS3 | History | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | CCCCCD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | CCCCCD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | CCCCCD or equivalent | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | CCCCCD or equivalent |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | CCCCCD or equivalent |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | BBBCCC or equivalent | D |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | BBBCCC or equivalent | D If you obtain less than D in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | BBBCCC or equivalent | C | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | BBBCCC or equivalent | D Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a B in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | BBBCCC or equivalent | D | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | BBBBBB or equivalent | D | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | BBBCCC or equivalent | D | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | BBBCCC or equivalent | In order to study Mathematics, B is required. In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than D in Mathematics you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics. |
German: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of B or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | BBBCCC or equivalent | D Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a B in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | BBBBCC or equivalent |
B Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | BBCCCC or equivalent | D |
| RCS3 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | |
| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | BBBBCC or equivalent | D |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | BBBBBB or equivalent | A | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | BBBBCC or equivalent | C | C | |
| BLS1 | Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences‡ | ||||
| CHS2 | Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ | ||||
| EES1 | Earth & Environmental Sciences‡ | ||||
| MHS2 | Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ | ||||
| PYS2 | Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ | ||||
| Check out the Science Brochure for details! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | BBBCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | BBBCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | BBBBBB or equivalent | D | D | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
BBCCCC or equivalent | D | D |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | BBBBBB or equivalent | D | D |
| MDS2 | Medicine | AABBCC or equivalent + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
D | D | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | BBBBBC or equivalent | D | D | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | BBBBBB or equivalent | D | D | |
| MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
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| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree(NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a minimum overall Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above, or equivalent. Additionally, all applicants are required to submit a current GAMSAT* or MCAT* score (minimum 57 and 503 respectively). Although only graduates are eligible to apply for this programme, the graduate Medicine degree is equivalent in standard to the undergraduate Medicine degree. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2022). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2022). Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) or have any issues which would affect their registration with the Irish Medical council will only be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances, to be considered by the Medicine programme board. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | BBBBBC or equivalent | D | D |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | BBBBCC or equivalent | D | D |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | BBBBBB or equivalent | D | Chemistry C |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must have been undertaken in the last three years i.e. for entry in 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 to be taken into consideration. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | BBBBCC or equivalent | D | D | |
| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) | The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or above [or equivalent]. For full details about the application and assessment procedures, including information about pre-requisites, please refer to the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine website: www.ucd.ie/vetmed | |||
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