General Requirements
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
Award of Certificate - 3 subjects with at least 2 grade VI or better
Caribbean Studies not a recognised subject
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.
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English Language Requirements
CSEC English A grade III or better
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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 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.
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | |
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | CAPE III (2U) | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of CAPE III (2U) in French is required. | |
B722 | BSc Business | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | |
LWS2 | Law with French | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CAPE III (2U) in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CAPE IV (2U) | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | |||
LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a grade of CAPE III (2U) in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of CAPE III (2U) in French is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
HSS3 | History | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
HSS5 | Global Studies | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
HSS6 | European Studies | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
ISS1 | Irish Studies | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III If you obtain less than CSEC I or CAPE V (2U) in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics |
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ECS4 | BSc Economics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CAPE IV (2U) | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a CAPE III (2U) in Mathematics. |
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LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | ||
PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a CAPE III (2U) in Mathematics. In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than CSEC I or CAPE V (2U) 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 CAPE III (2U) or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a CAPE III (2U) in Mathematics. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CAPE III (2U) | CAPE IV (2U) |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III |
RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | |
ATS4 | Architecture | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CAPE II (2U) | |
CSSA | Computer Science | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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SCU1 | Science - Explore your options | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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BLS1 | Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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CHS2 | Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical) | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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EES1 | Earth & Environmental Sciences | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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MHS2 | Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
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PYS2 | Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science) | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
FOS1 | Forestry | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
FSS2 | Food Science | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
MDS2 | Medicine | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
CSEC III | CSEC III | |
MDS4 | Radiography | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
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. |
CSEC III | ||
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 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. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | Chemistry CAPE IV (2U) |
For 2023 entry, you must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023 | |||||
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III | |
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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