General Requirements
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
6 passess between ACSE and GCSE with at least 2 grade C at ACSE (General Studies not counted)
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.
Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
C at ACSE or B+ at GCSE level
Please refer to
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)
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2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
B+B+B+ in ACSE |
C at ACSE |
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BSW1 |
Commerce International |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E at ACSE or C at GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C at ACSE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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LWS2 |
Law with French |
BBB in ACSE |
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B at ACSE in French |
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LWS6 |
Law |
BBB in ACSE |
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LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
BBB in ACSE |
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LWW2 |
Law with History |
BBB in ACSE |
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LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
BBB in ACSE |
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LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE |
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LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
BBB in ACSE |
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LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
BBB in ACSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
B+CC in ACSE |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, C at ACSE in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, C at ACSE required in both. |
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BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
CCE in ACSE |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E at ACSE or C at GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C at ACSE 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 at ACSE in Mathematics. |
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AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
CCE in ACSE |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E at ACSE or C at GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C at ACSE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
CCE in ACSE |
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CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
CCE in ACSE |
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CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
CCE in ACSE |
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ENS5 |
English Literature |
CCE in ACSE |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
CCE in ACSE |
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ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
CCE in ACSE |
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HPS1 |
History And Politics |
CCE in ACSE |
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HSS3 |
History |
CCE in ACSE |
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HSS5 |
Global Studies |
CCE in ACSE |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E at ACSE or C at GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C at ACSE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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HSS6 |
European Studies |
300 Points |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E at ACSE or C at GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C at ACSE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
CCE in ACSE |
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MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
CCE in ACSE |
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MCS5 |
Music |
CCE in ACSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
CCC in ACSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
B+CC in ACSE |
C at ACSE |
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EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
B+B+B in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a C at ACSE in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a E at ACSE or C at 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 at ACSE or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
BBB in ACSE |
C at ACSE Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
D at ACSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
CCC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
CCC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
BBB in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
B+B+B+ in ACSE |
B+ at ACSE |
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CSSA |
Computer Science |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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Science programmes, including: |
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SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
BBB in ACSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
D at ACSE or A at GCSE |
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BLS1 |
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡ |
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CHS2 |
Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ |
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EES1 |
Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡ |
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MHS2 |
Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ |
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PYS2 |
Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ |
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Check out the Science Brochure for details! |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
B+CC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
B+B+B in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
BBC in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
B+B+B in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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MDS2 |
Medicine |
AB+B+ in ACSE + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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MDS4 |
Radiography |
B+B+B in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
B+B+B+ in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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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 at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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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. |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
B+B+B in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
BBB in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
AB+B+ in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
Chemistry C at ACSE |
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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. |
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VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
BBB in ACSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
E at ACSE or C at GCSE |
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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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