Undergraduate Entry Requirements

International A Level

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International A Level

General Requirements

International A Level 

At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C, or better, in the remaining subjects at GCSE;  a total of six distinct subjects required.

The following awarding bodies for UK secondary qualifications delivered internationally are acceptable:

Please contact us for further information

 

English Language Requirements

Grade C at GCSE Level

For additional information please see:

UCD Minimum English Language Requirements

This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only. Specific subjects and grades required for the programmes are detailed below. 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

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).

Students with UK citizenship and who meet the residency requirement will continue to be assessed for EU fees in the normal manner and should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). All other prospective applicants with UK citizenship who are assessed for non-EU fees should apply direct to UCD. For more detailed information on the EU fee assessment process and the conditions which require a formal assessment to be submitted to UCD Registry, please refer to the EU Fee Assessment webpage.

 indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language

Business  

BSS1

Commerce ‡‡

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

 

BSS2

Economics & Finance

A*A*B / A*AAD / A*AA + D AS Level

C in A Level

 

BSW1

Commerce International

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level  in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

B722

BSc Business ‡‡

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language 

Law

BSJ4

Business & Law

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

 

LWS2

Law with French

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

B in A Level  in French 

LWS6

Law

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

LWW1

Law with Philosophy

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

LWW2

Law with History

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

LWW3 

Law with Politics 

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

LWW4

Law with Economics

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level

 

 LWW9

Law with Social Justice 

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

LWWD 

Criminology with Psychology 

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

 

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Other Language 

Arts & Humanities

BAU4

BA Modern Languages

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, C in A Level  in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, C in A Level  required in both.

BAU5

BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡

CCE

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level  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 C in A Level  in Mathematics.

AYS1

Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

CCE

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level  in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

CCS2

Creative & Cultural Industries 

CCE

 

CAS1

Classics, Art History and Archaeology

CCE

 

CAS2

Classics, English and History

CCE

 

ENS5

English Literature

CCE

 

ENS6

English with Creative Writing

CCE

 

ENS7

English, Drama and Film

CCE

 

HPS1

History And Politics

300 Points

 

HSS3

History

CCE

 

HSS5

Global Studies

CCE

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level  in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

HSS6

European Studies

CCE

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level  in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

ISS1

Irish Studies

CCE

 

MCS4

Music, Film and Drama

CCE

 

MCS5

Music

CCE

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Liberal Arts &

Sciences

LBS1

Liberal Arts and Sciences

CCC / CCDE

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Sustainability

STS1

BSc Sustainability

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Other Language 

Social

Sciences

COS1

Philosophy, Politics & Economics

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

ECS4

BSc Economics

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

C in A Level

 

EMS1

Economics, Mathematics & Statistics

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

PCS2

BSc Psychology

A*A*C / AAAB /
AAA + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

PTS5

BSc in Politics and International Relations

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

SBU2

BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

SBU3

BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a C in A Level  in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE 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 C in A Level  or equivalent is required.

 SCS1

Computational Social Science

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Engineering ‡

NUS1

Engineering Omnibus‡

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

C in A Level

Pilot for 2026/27

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

D in A Level / C in AS Level

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Architecture  

LDS2

Landscape Architecture

CCC / CCDE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

RCS3

City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡

CCC / CCDE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

ATS4

Architecture ‡‡

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Science,

Computer Science

&

Actuarial Science  

BSS3

Actuarial and Financial Studies

A*A*B / A*AAD / A*AA + D AS Level

B in A Level

 

CSSA

Computer Science

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

 

Science programmes, including:

SCU1

Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE

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

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Agricultural

Science

ANS1

Animal Science ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

CPS1

Animal & Crop Production ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

CPS3

Crop Science ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

DBS1

Dairy Business ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

EQS1

Animal Science - Equine ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

ESS1

AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

ETS2

Agricultural Systems & Technology

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

FAS1

Food and Agribusiness

Management ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

FAW1

Food Business with Chinese

Studies ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

FOS1

Forestry ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

FSS2

Food Science ‡‡

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

FSS6

Sustainable Food Systems

BBC / BCCC /
BCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

HLS6

Horticulture ‡‡

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

HMS1

Human Nutrition ‡‡

A*A*C / AAAB /
AAA + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

UAS1

Agricultural Science - Omnibus

(You can decide on your area of

study during first year).

BCC / CCCD /
CCC + C AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science 

Health Science

BHS1

Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences

A*A*C / AAAB /
AAA + E AS Level 

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

MDS2

Medicine 

A*A*A / A*AAD /
A*AA + D AS Level 

+ Interview

Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

MDS4

Radiography

AAA / AABC /
AAB + E AS Level 

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

MDS5

Physiotherapy

A*A*B / A*AAD /
A*AA + D AS Level 

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

MDSS

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. 

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

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 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024).

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

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Sports &

Performance

MDSK

Sport, Health & Exercise Science

AAA / AABC /
AAB + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

SMS2

Sport & Exercise Management

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

 

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Veterinary Medicine

VTS1 

Veterinary Medicine

A*A*A* / A*A*AB / A*A*A + D AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

Chemistry C in A Level

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 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 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

AAC / ABBC /
ABB + E AS Level

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE

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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