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. |
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. |