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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‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2024 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 2 subjects | CAPE III (2U) | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, V(2U) / IV(1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a CAPE III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, CAPE III (2U) in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, CAPE III (2U) required in both. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, V(2U) / IV(1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a CAPE III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, V(2U) / IV(1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a CAPE III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| 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 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, V(2U) / IV(1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a CAPE III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, V(2U) / IV(1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a CAPE III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Grades IV, IV, V in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III |
| Code | Description | 2024 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, CAPE III (2U) is required. 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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects |
CAPE III (2U) Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
CAPE IV(2U) |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III |
| RCS3 | 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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | CAPE II (2U) | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | CSEC I or CAPE IV (2U) | |
| 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 | |
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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 | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | 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). |
3Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | CSEC III | CSEC III |
| Code | Description | 2024 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 I, 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 II | CSEC II | |
| 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: 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. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 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 | 2024 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) |
| 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 | 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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