English Language Requirements for UCD programmes

Teaching in Irish Universities is normally through the medium of English, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language. Applicants whose first language is not English, and who are not presenting the subject English in a school-leaving examination which is at least of pass Leaving Certificate standard (e.g. GCSE grade C) must present English at a sufficient level as outlined here. 

If you wish to come to UCD to study an English language course the UCD Applied Language Centre provides a wide range of English language courses throughout the year. These include:

-Short term and long term General English.
-Cambridge and IELTS Examination Preparation.
-English for Academic Purposes.
-English for Special Purposes (university collaborations, catering for groups, etc).

Requirements for undergraduate study at UCD

To access an undergraduate degree at UCD you will need a high school qualification and an average IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent level of English.

If you want to study at UCD but do not meet direct entry requirements for the degree you want, you can apply for a place on the International Foundation Year.

The International Foundation Year is specifically designed for international students who need additional study before starting an undergraduate degree programme at UCD. The programme you study will consist of three terms.

Each programme combines study skills, English language training and academic study to prepare you for degree level study.  We take special care to provide international students with the set of academic study skills that are required of Irish students but may not be taught in other countries, so that the transition to a different education system is as easy as possible for the student.

Depending on the degree you want to access, you can choose from two routes:

Business, Economics and Social Studies
Science, Engineering and Biomedical 

Requirements for postgraduate study at UCD

To offer students from non-English speaking countries the opportunity to make a smooth transition to studying abroad, UCD has created a set of Masters pathways. Pathway 1 and 2 enable international students to benefit from a preparatory course that enhances their English language skills, allows them to adjust to a different learning culture and helps them to get used to a new way of life.

Experience has shown that for one year Masters Programmes, this preparation is crucial if international students are to achieve their full academic potential during graduate studies.

Please click UCD Masters Pathways for full details about this programme. 

UCD Masters Pathways Programmes

For a full listing of all Masters programmes currently available in UCD, please see the following link: http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/coursefinder/. The Masters programmes listed below are currently available through all three pathways. This list is regularly updated as new programmes are developed.

Environment & Green Technology

Food Science & Nutrition

Mathematical & Physical Sciences

Engineering

Sports Management

Biotechnology

Human Sciences

Law

Business

Programmes under development

Please complete the Application Form and return, with supporting documents, to michael.garvey@ucd.ie.  The deadline for semester one of the 2012/13 academic year is April 28, 2012.

UCD International Study Centre Pre Masters Programmes

UCD International Study Centre are also offering a Pre-Masters programme, aimed at international students who want to study Business and Management at a graduate level at UCD but do not meet direct entry requirements for a Masters degree.

The Pre-Masters is taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times, through a combination of coursework, exams, presentations extended essays and case studies, to make sure you stay on track to successfully complete the programme.

 Please click here for details on this programme.