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General Requirements

Upper Secondary School Diploma (AKA: Baccalauréat)

C Average in Degree


If you have completed the Upper Secondary School Diploma (or Baccalauréat) you will generally need to complete UCD’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

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.

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

B in Degree or UCD Foundation Year

Please refer to 

UCD Minimum English Language Requirements

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.
 indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)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
Business   BSS1 Commerce GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD  
BSS2 Economics & Finance GPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree C+ in Degree  
BSW1 Commerce International GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Degree / 7 in USSD in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C+ in Degree in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
B722 BSc Business GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD  
LWS2 Law with French GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree   B in Degree in French 
LWS6 Law GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWW2 Law with History GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWW3  Law with Politics  GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWW4 Law with Economics GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree    

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, C+ in Degree in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, C+ in Degree required in both.
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Degree / 7 in USSD in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C+ in Degree in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.


For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a C+ in Degree in Mathematics.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Degree / 7 in USSD in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C+ in Degree in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
CCS2 Creative &Cultural Industries  GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
CAS2 Classics, English and History GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
ENS5 English Literature GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
HPS1 History And Politics GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
HSS3 History GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
HSS5 Global Studies GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Degree / 7 in USSD in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C+ in Degree in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
HSS6 European Studies GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D in Degree / 7 in USSD in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C+ in Degree in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
ISS1 Irish Studies GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences GPA 2.O/4.0 in Degree

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD
If you obtain less than D in Degree / 9 in USSD in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics
 
ECS4 BSc Economics GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree C in Degree  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a C+ in Degree in Mathematics.
 
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD  
PCS2 BSc Psychology GPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree In order to study Mathematics,  C+ in Degree is required.

In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than D in Degree / 9 in USSD 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 C+ in Degree or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a C+ in Degree in Mathematics.
 

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree

C+ in Degree

Pilot for 2024/25

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

D+ in Degree

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture GPA 2.4/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD
RCS3 City Planning &Environmental Policy GPA 2.4/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD
ATS4 Architecture GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies GPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree B+ in Degree  
CSSA Computer Science GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD D+ in Degree / 9 in USSD
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
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences GPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
MDS2 Medicine  GPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
MDS4 Radiography GPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
MDS5 Physiotherapy GPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
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. 

D in Degree / 7 in USSD
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.

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Agricultural
Science
ANS1 Animal Science GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
CPS3 Crop Science GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
DBS1 Dairy Business GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
FOS1 Forestry GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
FSS2 Food Science GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems GPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
HLS6 Horticulture GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
HMS1 Human Nutrition GPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
GPA 2.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Sports &
Performance
MDS8 Health & Performance Science GPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine GPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD Chemistry C in Degree
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 GPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree D in Degree / 7 in USSD D in Degree / 7 in USSD
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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