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General Requirements

School Leaving Cert Examination
Award of School Leaving Certificate Exam Grade XI OR XII

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

If taught through English: A or B
If taught through Nepalese: TOEFL / IELTS

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.
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 SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5  
BSS2 Economics & Finance SLC XI/XII 4 SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University  
BSW1 Commerce International SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5 If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SLC XI/XII 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
B722 BSc Business SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5  
LWS2 Law with French SLC XI/XII 2.9   80% in 1st Year University in French 
LWS6 Law SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWW2 Law with History SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWW3  Law with Politics  SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWW4 Law with Economics SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  SLC XI/XII 2.9    
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  SLC XI/XII 2.9    

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages SLC XI/XII 2.6
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University required in both.
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) SLC XI/XII 2.2

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SLC XI/XII 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University 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 SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University in Mathematics.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures SLC XI/XII 2.2 If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SLC XI/XII 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
CCS2 Creative &Cultural Industries  SLC XI/XII 2.2  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology SLC XI/XII 2.2  
CAS2 Classics, English and History SLC XI/XII 2.2  
ENS5 English Literature SLC XI/XII 2.2  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing SLC XI/XII 2.2  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film SLC XI/XII 2.2  
HPS1 History And Politics SLC XI/XII 2.2  
HSS3 History SLC XI/XII 2.2  
HSS5 Global Studies SLC XI/XII 2.2 If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SLC XI/XII 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
HSS6 European Studies SLC XI/XII 2.2 If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SLC XI/XII 3 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in Year One of University in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
ISS1 Irish Studies SLC XI/XII 2.2  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama SLC XI/XII 2.2  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences SLC XI/XII 2.2

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3
If you obtain less than SLC XI/XII 3 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics
 
ECS4 BSc Economics SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3.75  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University in Mathematics.
 
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3  
PCS2 BSc Psychology SLC XI/XII 3.4 SLC XI/XII 3  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) SLC XI/XII 2.6 In order to study Mathematics, SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University is required.

In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than SLC XI/XII 3 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 SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University in Mathematics.
 

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus SLC XI/XII 2.9

SLC XI/XII 4 or 70% in 1st Year University

Pilot for 2024/25

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

SLC XI/XII 3.5

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture SLC XI/XII 2.4 SLC XI/XII 3
RCS3 City Planning &Environmental Policy SLC XI/XII 2.4 SLC XI/XII 3
ATS4 Architecture SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies SLC XI/XII 4.0 H2  
CSSA Computer Science SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3.5 SLC XI/XII 3.5
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
Agricultural
Science
ANS1 Animal Science SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
CPS3 Crop Science SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
DBS1 Dairy Business SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
FOS1 Forestry SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
FSS2 Food Science SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems SLC XI/XII 2.6 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
HLS6 Horticulture SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
HMS1 Human Nutrition SLC XI/XII 3.4 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
SLC XI/XII 2.5 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences SLC XI/XII 3.4 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
MDS2 Medicine  SLC XI/XII 3.6
+ Interview
Combine with SAT or First Year of University in order to be competitive
SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
MDS4 Radiography SLC XI/XII 3.2 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
MDS5 Physiotherapy SLC XI/XII 4 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
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. 

SLC XI/XII 3
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
Sports &
Performance
MDS8 Health & Performance Science SLC XI/XII 3.2 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine SLC XI/XII 4 SLC XI/XII 3 Chemistry SLC XI/XII 3.75
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 SLC XI/XII 2.9 SLC XI/XII 3 SLC XI/XII 3
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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