General Requirements
National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 3 with New Zealand University Entrance
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
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English Language Requirements
Achievement in English
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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 programme 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.
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
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B722 | BSc Business |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
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BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
26 Credits Excellence |
Level 3: 3-4 credits Merit | |||
BSW1 | Commerce International |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 French is required |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
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LWS2 | Law with French |
60 Credits Merit |
3-4 credits Excellence in Level 3 in French | |||
LWS6 | Law |
60 Credits Merit |
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LWW1 | Law with Philosophy |
60 Credits Merit |
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LWW2 | Law with History |
60 Credits Merit |
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LWW3 | Law with Politics |
60 Credits Merit |
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LWW4 | Law with Economics |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
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LWW9 | Law with Social Justice |
60 Credits Merit |
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LWWC | Law with Chinese |
60 Credits Merit |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 | BA Modern Languages |
34 Credits Merit |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 of that language, or equivalent. | ||
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 Subjects) |
22 Credits Merit |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 French is required German & Spanish: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 or equivalent is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
22 Credits Merit |
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HSS5 | Global Studies |
22 Credits Merit |
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HSS6 | European Studies |
22 Credits Merit |
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ISS1 | Irish Studies |
22 Credits Merit |
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CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
22 Credits Merit |
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CAS2 | Classics, English and History |
22 Credits Merit |
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CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries |
22 Credits Merit |
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ENS5 | English Literature |
22 Credits Merit |
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ENS6 | English with Creative Writing |
22 Credits Merit |
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ENS7 | English, Drama and Film |
22 Credits Merit |
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MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama |
22 Credits Merit |
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HPS1 | History And Politics |
22 Credits Merit |
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HSS3 | History |
22 Credits Merit |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
22 Credits Merit |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability |
22 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
ECS4 | BSc Economics |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 3-4 credits Merit | |||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement Note: If you obtain less than 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
10 Credits Excellence |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) |
34 Credits Merit |
In order to study Mathematics, 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 2 credits Achievement in Level 3 in Mathematics is required.
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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 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 or equivalent is required. | ||
SCS1 | Computational Social Science |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement Note: If you obtain less than 3-4 credits Merit in Level 3 in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 3-4 credits Merit |
Level 3: 3-4 credits Achievement |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture |
22 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy |
22 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |||
ATS4 | Architecture |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
83 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 3-4 credits Excellence | ||
CSSA | Computer Science |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
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SCU1 | Science Omnibus |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
Level 3: 2 credits Excellence |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
DBS1 | Dairy Business |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
FOS1 | Forestry |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
FSS2 | Food Science |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
HLS6 | Horticulture |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
HMS1 | Human Nutrition |
34 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
CPS3 | Crop Science |
29 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
10 Credits Excellence |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |
MDS2 | Medicine |
65 Credits Merit + Interview |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
MDS4 | Radiography |
83 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
26 Credits Excellence |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 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. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. 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. |
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MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold an NFQ Level 8 degree at the minimum award level of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have a Science subject at minimum level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science |
83 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
26 Credits Excellence |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Chemistry Level 3: 3-4 credits Merit | |
Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. |
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VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing |
60 Credits Merit |
Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | Level 3: 2 credits Achievement | ||
VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) | The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an honours degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 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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