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General Requirements

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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

TBD Grade 8 or 3 in 1st Year of University

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 Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 1st Year of University Required  University 4 / Bachillerato 5  
BSW1 Commerce International Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4 If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
B722 BSc Business Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4  
LWS2 Law with French Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects   University 4 in French 
LWS6 Law Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWW2 Law with History Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWW3  Law with Politics  Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWW4 Law with Economics Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects    

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 required in both.

BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 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 University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
CCS2 Creative &Cultural Industries  Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
CAS2 Classics, English and History Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
ENS5 English Literature Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
HPS1 History And Politics Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
HSS3 History Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
HSS5 Global Studies Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
HSS6 European Studies Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
ISS1 Irish Studies Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects  

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2
If you obtain less than University 2 / Bachillerato 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics
 
ECS4 BSc Economics Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 5  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics.
 
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 1st Year of University Required  University 2 / Bachillerato 2  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects In order to study Mathematics, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 is required.

In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than University 2 / Bachillerato 4 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 University 4 / Bachillerato 5 or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics.
 

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects

University 4 / Bachillerato 5

Pilot for 2024/25

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

University 3 / Bachillerato 4

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture Bachillerato Cientico 7.8 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2
RCS3 City Planning &Environmental Policy Bachillerato Cientico 7.8 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2
ATS4 Architecture Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 1st Year of University Required  University 5  
CSSA Computer Science Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 3 / Bachillerato 4 University 3 / Bachillerato 4
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 Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
CPS3 Crop Science Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
DBS1 Dairy Business Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
FOS1 Forestry Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
FSS2 Food Science Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
HLS6 Horticulture Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
HMS1 Human Nutrition  1st Year of University Required  University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 1st Year of University Required University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
MDS2 Medicine  1st Year of University Required
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
MDS4 Radiography 1st Year of University Required University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
MDS5 Physiotherapy 1st Year of University Required University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
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. 

University 2 / Bachillerato 2
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 1st Year of University Required University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 1st Year of University Required University 2 / Bachillerato 2 Chemistry University 3 / Bachillerato 5
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 Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects University 2 / Bachillerato 2 University 2 / Bachillerato 2
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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