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Open Learning as a Progression Pathway

Infographic showing key steps to Open Learning Progression: 13 pathways, study 30 credits, one 5 credit module is 500 euro, scholarship opens in august, apply to CAO in February, achieve GPA and progress to a degree

 

Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 13 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie.

Applications for 2022-23 are now closed. Applications for 2023-24 will open in August 2023.

How can a Progression Pathway guide me to an undergraduate degree?

 A young woman props a ladder against a pyramid preparing to climb it. At each stage is a step in the Open Learning Process - please see text file for steps.

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A cartoon woman is climbing a ladder, parallel to this is a tower of 6 building blocks explain the necessary modules to progress into Computer Science: 1 Maths, 2 Science, 1 Study Skills and 2 first year modules

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An Open Learning Certificate can be used to apply through the CAO for progression onto one of the following undergraduate degree programmes at UCD. Each Pathway has its own admission requirements, it is very important that you factor these into your module selections. If you have any questions about admission into any of our Progression Programmes or would like guidance on your module choices please get in touch.

Programme

Admission Requirements
BA Arts (DN520)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 2.6 or higher.
BA Humanities (DN530)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 2.6 or higher.
BSc Social Sciences (DN700)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 2.6 or higher.
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology (DN750)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 2.6 or higher.
BSc Psychology (DN720)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 3.0. Students must take 2 modules from the list below, they must achieve a minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average in both modules:

There are 2 places on this course available for Open Learning applicants.
BCL Law (DN600)

Certificate in Open Learning with a GPA of 2.6 or higher. 20 Credits of your Open Learning Certificate must be from the School of Law.

Applicants must be at least 23 on 1 January prior to entry.

There are an anticipated 5 places available on this course for Open Learning applicants.

BComm Commerce (DN650)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average 3.08 or higher. The certificate must be composed of 5 compulsory modules alongside one additional 5 credit module.

Compulsory modules:

There are an anticipated 5 available places on this course for Open Learning applicants.

Please note: on Progression Pathways where the number of applicants exceeds the number of places on a degree programme, candidates will be ranked by Certificate GPA.

An Open Learning Certificate can be used to apply for a limited number of places through the CAO for progression onto one of the following undergraduate degree programmes at UCD. As this is a pilot Progression Pathway places are limited. Please take time to read the entry requirements for each programme carefully as certain courses require that you complete specific modules in order to be eligible for admission.

Programme

Admission Requirements

BSc Science (DN200)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.08 or higher. Students must study and pass two science modules and one maths module. Please contact UCD ALL for recommendations on an appropriate level module.


There are an anticipated 10 places on this course for Open Learning applicants.
BSc Computer Science (DN201)

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.08 or higher. Students must study and pass two science modules and one maths module. Please contact UCD ALL for recommendations on an appropriate level module.


There are an anticipated 2 places on this course for Open Learning applicants.
DN250 Agricultural Science

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 3.08 or higher, Students must study and pass 2 modules from Science programmes, O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or an equivalent Open Learning Mathematics module.

Please contact UCD ALL for guidance on selecting an appropriate Mathematics module.


There are an anticipated 2 places on this course for Open Learning applicants.
DN261 Food Science

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 3.08 or higher, Students must study and pass 2 modules from Science programmes, O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or an equivalent Open Learning Mathematics module.

Please contact UCD ALL for guidance on selecting an appropriate Mathematics module.


There are an anticipated 2 places on this course for Open Learning applicants.
DN262 Human Nutrition

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 3.08 or higher, Students must study and pass 2 modules from Science programmes, O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or an equivalent Open Learning Mathematics module.

Please contact UCD ALL for guidance on selecting an appropriate Mathematics module.


This is 1 anticipated place on this course for Open Learning applicants.
DN130 City Planning and Environmental Policy

Certificate in Open Learning with a Grade Point Average of 2.6 or higher.

Students must study and pass the following 4 modules as well as 2 other 5 credit modules -

There are 3 anticipated places on this course for Open Learning applicants.
Please note: on Progression Pathways where the number of applicants exceeds the number of places on a degree programme, candidates will be ranked by Certificate GPA.

If you are a mature student (23+) and intend to apply to UCD on the basis of the Mature Years Entry Pathway, you can choose to take any Open Learning module for credit instead of taking the MSAP exam. For more information on the Mature Years Entry Pathway to various undergraduate degree programmes at UCD, please see the dedicated UCD Registry webpage.