General Requirements
National Senior Certificate
Pass in 6 subjects at NSC with at least 40%
(excluding Life Orientation)
Two subjects must be at least at Level 6 NSC
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
If you have previously studied at university, you may be eligible for direct entry in our courses. Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
National Senior Certificate:
English Home Language 40%
English Additional Language 60%
For additional information, 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 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 | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | |
B722 | BSc Business | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | ||
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Foundation Year or 1st year University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
NSC Level 7 | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75%or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum NSC Level 7 in French is required. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | |
LWS2 | Law with French | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | 70% in Year One University in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an NSC Level 7 in that language, or equivalent. |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 Subjects) | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | Note: For French language combinations a minimum NSC Level 7 in 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 NSC Level 7 or equivalent or equivalent is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
AYS2 | English, European and World Literatures | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
CCS1 | Celtic Studies, Art History and History | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film & Drama | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent | ||
HSS3 | History | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences | 5 subjects at 40% + 1 subject at 45% or equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 3 subjects at 45% + 3 subjects at 40% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | |
ECS4 | BSc Economics | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 6 | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 Note: If you obtain less than NSC Level 7 in mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 5 subjects at 100% + 1 subject at 90% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | In order to study Mathematics, NSC Level 7 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, NSC Level 2 in Mathematics is required. |
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 NSC Level 7 or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 Note: If you obtain less than NSC Level 7 in mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 7 | NSC Level 5 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | |
ATS4 | Architecture | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 2 subjects at 100% + 4 subjects at 90% or equivalent | 75% in Year One University | |
CSSA | Computer Science | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | ||
SCU1 | Science Omnibus | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 5 | NSC Level 5 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
FOS1 | Forestry | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
FSS2 | Food Science | 6 subjects at 60% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | 6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | 5 subjects at 100% + 1 subject at 90% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
6 subjects at 50% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | 5 subjects at 100% + 1 subject at 90%or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 |
MDS2 | Medicine | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
MDS4 | Radiography | 5 subjects at 100% + 1 subject at 90%or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) in any discipline with a CGPA of 52% and above, or equivalent. |
NSC Level 2 | ||
MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 60% 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. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 5 subjects at 100% + 1 subject at 90% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
NSC Level 2 | Chemistry 70% in Year One University |
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | 4 subjects at 80% + 2 subjects at 75% or equivalent | NSC Level 2 | NSC Level 2 | |
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 60% 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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