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:
- AQA Assessment & Qualifications Alliance - https://www.aqa.org.uk/
- Oxford AQA Oxford International AQA Examinations - https://www.oxfordaqaexams.org.uk/
- OCR (CIE) Oxford, Cambridge and RSA (Cambridge International Exams) - https://ocr.org.uk/
- Pearson (Edexcel) - https://qualifications.pearson.com/
- WJEC CBAC Welsh Joint Education Committee (Cyd-bwyllgor Addysg Cymru) - https://www.wjec.co.uk/
- CCEA Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (Belfast, NI) - https://ccea.org.uk/
- Learning Resource Network (LRN) https://www.lrnschools.org/
Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
Grade C at GCSE Level
For additonal information please see:
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).
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.
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 | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
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| B722 | BSc Business |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
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| BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
A Level A*A*A / A*AAB / A*A*B + A AS Level |
C at A Level | |||
| BSW1 | Commerce International |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB +D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum C at A-Level French is required |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
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| LWS2 | Law with French |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
B at A Level in French | |||
| LWS6 | Law |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
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| LWW2 | Law with History |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
D at A Level |
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| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB +D AS Level |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 | BA Modern Languages |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a C at A Level in that language, or equivalent. |
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| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 Subjects) |
A Level CCC |
For Mathematics or Statistics combinations a minimum C at A Level in Mathematics is required. |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum C at A Level in French is required. German & Spanish: In First Year two streams are offered,
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
A Level CCC |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies |
A Level CCC |
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| HSS6 | European Studies |
A Level CCC |
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| ISS1 | Irish Studies |
A Level CCC |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
A Level CCC |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History |
A Level CCC |
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| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries |
A Level CCC |
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| ENS5 | English Literature |
A Level CCC |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing |
A Level CCC |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film |
A Level CCC |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama |
A Level CCC |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics |
A Level CCC |
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| HSS3 | History |
A Level CCC |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
A Level CCC |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability |
BBC / BCCC / BCC + D AS Level |
GCSE A / A Level D |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
C at A Level
Note: If you obtain less than an equivalent of GCSE Grade A in Mathematics, you must pass a Level "0" UCD Mathematics module in semester 1 before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E Note: If you obtain less than C at A Level in mathematics, |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
A Level A*A*B / AAAB / A*AA +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, C at A Level in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, C at GCSE Level 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 C at A Level or equivalent is required. |
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| SCS1 | Computational Social Science |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
GCSE C / A Level E Note: If you obtain less than C at A Level in mathematics, |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
C at A Level |
D at A Level |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture |
A Level BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level |
C at GCSE / E at A-Level |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy |
A Level BBCD / ABC / BBC + D AS Level |
C at GCSE / E at A-Level | |
| ATS4 | Architecture |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + DAS Level |
C at GCSE / E at A-Level |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
A Level A*AA / AAAD / AAA + D AS Level |
B at A Level | |
| CSSA | Computer Science |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB + D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
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| SCU1 | Science Omnibus |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
D at A Level A at GCSE Level |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| FOS1 | Forestry |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| FSS2 | Food Science |
A Level ABB / BBBD / BBB +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition |
A Level A*A*B / AAAB / A*AA +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
A Level ABC / BBCD / BBC +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
A Level A*A*B / AAAB / A*AA +D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
A Level AAA / AABC / AAB + B AS Level + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background. |
C at GCSE Level | C at GCSE Level | |
| MDS4 | Radiography |
A Level A*AA / AAAD / AAA + D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
A Level A*A*A / A*AAB / A*A*B +A AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| 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 and MCAT must 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 A level E / AS Level D or GCSE C. |
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| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science |
A Level A*AA / AAAD / AAA + D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
A Level A*A*A / A*AAB / A*A*B +A AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | Chemistry C at A Level |
| 2023 applicants must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing |
A Level AAA / ABBB / AAB + D AS Level |
C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | C at GCSE Level / E at A Level | |
| 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 | |||