ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The application process and entry requirements required for admission to University College Cork vary depending on whether an applicant is an EU or a Non-EU applicant.

Under the EU/EEA/Swiss Agreement, students from EEA countries and Switzerland will be treated the same with regards to nationality as EU nationals. Students from these countries, who meet the criteria of the free fees scheme including residency in another member state may be deemed eligible for free fees.

An EU applicant is defined as one who meets the criteria outlined in category A or, alternatively, B or C below:

Criteria for determining the EU status of an applicant

(A) EU and eligibilty for FREE FEES SCHEME:

First time undergraduate i.e. cannot possess a previous degree qualification or have attended third level within the previous five years

AND

Nationality Test - Must hold one of the following:

• EU/EEA/Swiss States passport Or
• Original Irish Birth Certificate Or
• Original EU/EEA/Swiss States Nationality Identity Card Or
• Official Irish Refugee Status (requires the original letter from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicating that the appropriate status has been granted) Or
• Official Irish Refugee Status - family member (requires the original letter from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform which confirms family member status under Section 18 of Refugee Act 1996 and GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card)

AND

Previous Work/Studies Test

• An applicant must have spent 3 of the last 5 years in full time study or work in an EU/EEA/Swiss member state prior to the commencement of the programme.
• This full time study/work requirement will be deemed satisfied in the case of an applicant for whom a spouse/parent is claiming a tax benefit, which must be confirmed by a P21 form or evidence of social welfare benefits.

With effect from the academic year 2013/14, a ‘Change of Nationality’ clause formed part of the Free Fees Schemes.  Students who acquire EEA citizenship during their third level studies may be entitled to free tuition fees for the remainder of their course of study as follows:

• Students who acquire EEA citizenship up to 31st December in an academic year may be entitled to free tuition fees from the second half of the academic year.  
• Students who acquire EEA citizenship from 1st January may be entitled to free tuition fees from the commencement of the next academic year.    

In order to be eligible under this ‘Change of Nationality’ clause students must have met all other criterion of the Free Fees Schemes, apart from nationality, at date of entry to their course of study

(B) EU and liable for EU TUITION FEES (Nationality Test)

Must hold one of the following:

• EU/EEA/Swiss States passport Or
• Original Irish Birth Certificate Or
• Original EU/EEA/Swiss States Nationality Identity Card Or
• Official Irish Refugee Status (requires the original letter from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform indicating that the appropriate status has been granted) Or
• Official Irish Refugee Status - family member (requires the original letter from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform which confirms family member status under Section 18 of Refugee Act 1996 and GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card)

AND

Previous Studies Test:

Where an applicant has received ALL his/her full time post- primary education within the EU/EEA/Swiss States, but has not been resident for three of the five years immediately prior to University entry.

(C) EU and liable for EU TUITION FEES (Residency Test)

• An applicant's principal residence for the purpose of taxation must have been in an EU/EEA/Swiss member state for a minimum of 3 of the 5 years prior to entry to University. Prior residence for full-time study purposes does not satisfy the residency requirement.
  • If an applicant is under 23 years of age on the start date of the programme then the principal residence of the parents will be examined for the purpose of taxation.
  • If an applicant is over 23 years of age on the start date of the course then the principal residence of the application for the purpose of taxation is examined.

A P21 form will be required in both instances.

AND

Previous Work Test (Applicable where student was not in full time education)

• An applicant must have spent 3 of the last 5 years working in an EU/EEA/Swiss member state prior to the commencement of the programme.
• This fulltime study/work requirement will be deemed satisfied in the case of an applicant for whom a spouse/parent is claiming a tax benefit, which must be confirmed by a P21 form or evidence of social welfare benefits.

For each of the above criteria, documentary evidence in relation to status will be sought where it is deemed necessary. An applicant who does not meet the above criteria is a Non-EU applicant. Please note that the initial status assigned to a student upon entry to the University will be applied for the duration of their programme i.e. students classified for fee purposes, as Non-EU will not be permitted to change the fee status following admission. The exception to this is Non-EU students awarded official refugee status whilst pursuing their course of study at UCC, in which case the status can be changed from Non-EU to EU at the start of the next academic year. Students who have been classified as non-EU for undergraduate registration will retain this status for postgraduate registration also unless they have worked full-time for a period of at least three years in an EU Member State prior to the commencement of the postgraduate course.

• Children of Irish Emigrants and other qualifying European Citizens

Following the Minister for Education’s announcement on Friday, 14 March 2014 regarding changes to how third level fees for the children of Irish emigrants will be assessed; the current position is as follows:

• The planned changes apply to new undergraduate entrants from the 2015/16 academic session onwards.
• The planned changes relate to students being eligible for the EU fee rate rather than the Non-EU fee for their programme.
• Documentary evidence of completion of at least five academic years of study in the EU/EEA/Switzerland (at either primary or post-primary) will be required by the University. e.g. confirmation/certification from the schools attended.

Once an applicant has established their EU or Non-EU status they should then follow the application process outlined in:

• EU/EEA and Swiss States Application Process
• Non-EU Application Process for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes

The following sections outline the process and criteria for admission for the 2016/2017 academic year:

EU/EEA AND SWISS STATES APPLICATION PROCESS

EU/EEA and Swiss States applications for entry to the first year of all full-time undergraduate honours degree programmes are processed through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Applicants should apply on-line at: www.cao.ie. Forms may also be obtained by writing directly to the CAO (Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway, Ireland).

DATE OF APPLICATION

Completed applications must be received in the Central Applications Office (Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway, Ireland) normally on or before 1st February of the year of proposed entry.

LATE APPLICATION

With the exception of EU/EEA and Swiss States applicants making a mature student application or applying for a restricted application programme, other applicants, for an additional fee, may make a late application to the CAO. Late applications are those which are received in the CAO between 2nd February and 1st May (inclusive). The latest date for receipt of completed CAO application forms is 1st May (5.15 p.m.) each year. Such applicants are not penalised in regard to programme choice, apart from restricted application programmes, which are detailed in the CAO Handbook and below:

UCC Restricted Application Programmes

• CK104 Arts-Music:
• CK112 Drama and Theatre Studies;
• CK114 Social Science - Youth and Community Work;
• CK115 Social Work; (Mature applicants only)
• CK701 Medicine (Undergraduate Entry);
• CK711 General Nursing - (Mature);
• CK713 Children's and General Nursing (Integrated) - (Mature)
• CK721 Mental Health Nursing - (Mature);
• CK731 Intellectual Disability Nursing - (Mature)
• CK741 Midwifery - (Mature)
• CK791 Medicine (Graduate Entry)

An EU/EEA/Swiss States student registered in any year of an Irish third level programme that they accessed via CAO, who is competing on the basis of school leaving results, may make a late application to the CAO up to 22nd July, 2016 for the first year of another programme (apart from Restricted Application programmes). These late applications must be stamped by the Admissions Office, UCC. Applicants must write their previous CAO application number on the top of Page 1 of the Application Form.

All late applicants are required to pay an additional CAO Application Fee.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS

CAO applicants for full-time degrees must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January of the year following entry to UCC. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, special application for exemption from the age requirement must be made in writing to the Admissions Officer, and should preferably be accompanied by a letter of support from the School Principal and a parent.

CATEGORY OF APPLICATION

Eligible EU/EEA and Swiss States applicants may make an application for consideration for full-time degree programmes in the following categories:

CAO APPLICANTS:

1. School Leavers

2. Access Students:

(a) School Leavers from Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Backgrounds (HEAR Programme)

(b) Students with a Disability (DARE Programme)

(c) Mature Students

3. QQI/FETAC/BTEC

4. Graduate Entry to Medicine [CK791]

An eligible applicant may apply and compete for a place in more than one category. The criteria for entry and selection are outlined in the following sections.

Applications from School Leavers

To compete for a place as a School Leaver an applicant must satisfy the minimum entry and any specific programme requirements outlined in Table 1 and then compete on the basis of the results obtained in school leaving qualifications or in the case of Medicine (CK701) school leaving qualifications and the HPAT result.

TABLE 1: MINIMUM ENTRY AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR 2016/2017

PLEASE NOTE THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO SEPTEMBER 2016 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRANTS (equivalent qualifications are required for EU/EEA and Swiss States students presenting with other School Leaving Qualifications). For example those presenting GCE/GCSE results may satisfy the minimum entry requirements by passing the GCE/GCSE in six subjects obtaining passes in GCE (A Levels) in two subjects at Grade C or better and the remaining four subjects at either GCSE (Grades A - C) or the GCE (A Level) (Grades A - E) or a combination of both, provided the minimum entry requirements and additional programme requirements outlined in Table 1 are satisfied. Contact the Admissions Office, UCC for details (admissions@ucc.ie) .

Details on A Level Entry Requirements are available here

Details on EU non Irish Entry Requirements are available here

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

HONOURS BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Level 8) IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS, CELTIC STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

CAO CODE	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (These count towards satisfying minimum entry requirements)
CK101	Arts	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, another language* and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	None
CK102	Social Science		None
CK104	Arts with Music		Applicants are required to pass a special music test
CK105	Film and Screen Media		None
CK106	Applied Psychology		None
CK107	Geographical and Archaeological Sciences		None
CK108	Arts (International)		None
CK109	English		None
CK110	World Languages		HB3 in a language recognised for matriculation purposes other than English
CK111	Early Years and Childhood Studies#		None
CK112	Drama & Theatre Studies		Applicants are required to pass a special drama test and attend a workshop
CK113	Criminology		None
CK116**	BEd Sports Studies and Physical Education#		None
CK117	Economics (through Transformational Learning)		None
CK118	Digital Humanities and Information Technology		None

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements with Regard to Irish and Third Language.
# Garda vetting will be required for students on these programmes.
**This programme is subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy. See here.

HONOURS BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Level 8) IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LAW

CAO CODE	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS		ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (These count towards satisfying minimum entry requirements)
CK201	Commerce	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, another language*, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.		None
CK202	Accounting			None
CK203	Business Information Systems			None
CK204	Finance			None
CK205	Commerce (International) with French			HC1 in French
CK206	Commerce (International) with German			HC1 in a language recognised for Matriculation purposes, other than English
CK207	Commerce (International) with Italian			HC1 in a language recognised for Matriculation purposes, other than English
CK208	Commerce (International) with Hispanic Studies			HC1 in a language recognised for Matriculation purposes, other than English
CK209	Commerce (International) with Irish			HC1 in Irish
CK211	Commerce (International) with Chinese Studies			HC1 in a language recognised for Matriculation purposes, other than English
CK210	Government			None

CAO CODE	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS		ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (These count towards satisfying minimum entry requirements)
CK301	Law (Pathways)	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, another language* and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.		None
CK302	Law and French			HC1 in French
CK304	Law and Irish			HC1 in Irish
CK307	Law and Business			None

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements with Regard to Irish and the Third Language.

HONOURS BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Level 8) IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND FOOD

CAO CODE	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (These count towards satisfying minimum entry requirements)
CK401	Computer Science	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	None
CK407	Mathematical Sciences		HB3 in Mathematics
CK402	Biological and Chemical Sciences	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	HC3 in either a Laboratory Science Subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
CK404	Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
CK406	Chemical Sciences
CK408	Physics and Astrophysics
CK405	Genetics		HC3 in Biology
CR320	Biomedical Science (offered jointly by UCC and CIT - see CR320 on page 27 in the CAO Handbook)	Minimum Grade HC3 in one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) and in one other subject and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	None

CAO CODE	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (These count towards satisfying minimum entry requirements)
CK504	Nutritional Sciences	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	HC3 in either a Laboratory Science Subject or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
CK505	Food Science
CK502	Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship	Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate from Irish*, English, Mathematics and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.	None
CK506	International Development and Food Policy		None

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements with Regard to Irish and Third language.
**Student applies to the single code CK600 - students select one of the options NPF, PCE, CEE, NRG or EEE. NPF: Applicants for NPF decide on their stream at the end of First Year. Choice may be restricted subject to discipline capacities.

HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Level 8) IN THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH

* Applicants should refer to the section Requirements with Regard to Irish and Third Language.
# Garda vetting will be required for students on these programmes
+ Health screening requirements must be satisfied for these programmes
• Applicants who have previously been unsuccessful (academic and/or placement) in Medicine or any Nursing or Midwifery programme are deemed not to be “in good standing” and will only be considered for re-entry to Medicine or Nursing or Midwifery in UCC on a case-by- case application basis.  These will be considered by the relevant Programme Board and applicants should include any details of extenuating circumstances with their application.
*These programmes are subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy, see here.  
%All students in the College of Medicine and Health (with the exception of CK706, Public Health) are:

•  subject to tests to establish health status to practise.  The nature of the tests will be reviewed in line with medical best practice but are likely to include tests for Hepatitis and for TB.
• required to receive vaccinations in line with medical best practice. These may include Hepatitis and TB.

**HPAT - Ireland

The admissions test selected by the Irish Medical Schools is called HPAT- Ireland (Health Professions Admission Test - Ireland). This test is independently administered by ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research). ACER has an excellent international reputation and a track record in the development, management and research of selection tests for undergraduate medical and health related programmes. The HPAT-Ireland test measures a candidate's logical reasoning and problem solving skills as well as non-verbal reasoning and the ability to understand the thoughts, behaviour and/or intentions of people. It does not test academic knowledge and candidates do not require special understanding of any academic discipline. However, some familiarity with the question types typically presented in HPAT-Ireland may be an advantage and therefore sample questions are available at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au. The test will complement the Leaving Certificate Examination assessment for selecting applicants for admission to an undergraduate Medical School.

Format of Test
The HPAT-Ireland test is a 2½ hour paper-based test consisting of three modules or sections:

All questions are in multiple choice format with 4 or 5 possible responses, from which the candidate is asked to choose the most appropriate response. There is only one correct response. Further details regarding the test, including the approximate number of questions in each section, can be found at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students who might require special testing conditions.  Such students should contact ACER online as soon as possible after registration.

Scoring of Test
The sections are not weighted equally. Sections (i) and (ii) have a weighting of 2 and Section (iii) has a weighting of 1. The maximum score a candidate can receive is 300. In addition to the overall score, HPAT-Ireland candidates will also receive an overall percentile rank to give them an indication of how well they performed against other HPAT-Ireland candidates.

Application procedure and cost
In addition to their application to the CAO, www.cao.ie, students must also apply directly to ACER to complete the HPAT-Ireland test. Applicants for the test will apply on-line to ACER at www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au. The cost of applying to the HPAT-Ireland test in 2016 will be approximately €120.00 per candidate. This fee will cover on-line registration for the test, materials required for the paper test, provision of test results to the candidate and the transfer of results to the CAO.

Test date
The only sitting of the HPAT-Ireland test in 2016 will take place on a date to be confirmed. There will be no alternative test date for HPAT-Ireland. If, for any reason, a candidate is unable to sit the test on the date, the only option available will be to sit the test in 2017 or later. HPAT results are valid for one year only.

Test centres
Test centres will be located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, the North-west and the South-East (details to be confirmed). Every effort will be made to accommodate applicants in their preferred test centre. However, as capacity in some test centres may be limited, places in those venues will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Early application for the test is advised.

Important Dates

Allocation of places based on the combination of Leaving Certificate Examination results and the HPAT-Ireland score

For school-leaving applicants who meet the minimum subject entry requirements and the 480 points criterion in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination, allocation of places for Medicine will be determined on the basis of a combination of the Leaving Certificate Examination (LCE) score and the HPAT-Ireland score. The sole competitive selection criterion for entry to medicine will be on the basis of the weighted combination of the Leaving Certificate Examination up to 550 points and the HPAT-Ireland. Before the scores are combined, Leaving Certificate Examination scores above 550 points will be adjusted, to a maximum score of 560 points (or 565 if Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics are included) (see table below). This is to strike an appropriate balance between the perceived pressures while at the same time recognising excellence when it has been achieved.

Table: Adjusted points from 550 points

For CAO applicants to Medicine, the maximum achievable score will be 865; 565 as the maximum score based on the Leaving Certificate Examination (after adjustment) and 300 as the maximum score based on the HPAT-Ireland
For Example:

• If you achieve 625 points in the LCE this will become 565 adjusted Leaving Certificate points and if you achieve a score of 210 in the HPAT-Ireland test, your overall score will be 775.
• If you achieve 540 points in the LCE, and then get a HPAT-Ireland score of 230, your overall score will be 770.
• If you achieve 480 points in the LCE and then 290 in HPAT-Ireland, your overall score will be 770.

The Leaving Certificate and the HPAT-Ireland scores will be combined and recorded as a special CAO points score in the case of medicine programmes. The combined score will then be used to offer a place to an applicant for the highest of their programme choices to which they are entitled (if any), in line with standard CAO procedures, www.cao.ie.

* Requirements With Regard To Irish and Third Language

1. The basic requirement with regard to Irish

Candidates born in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) must pass Irish in the Leaving Certificate or GCE/GCSE Examinations. This requirement applies whether the candidate is presenting the Leaving Certificate or another examination for matriculation, unless one of the conditions for an exemption, as set out at 3 below, is satisfied.

2. Exemption from Irish for candidates born in Northern Ireland/United Kingdom

Candidates from Northern Ireland/United Kingdom presenting GCE/GCSE qualifications will automatically be granted exemption from Irish. It is not necessary for them to apply to the NUI.

3. Other exemptions from Irish

The following candidates may claim exemption from the requirement of presenting Irish for Matriculation Registration purposes:

(i) Candidates born outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties)
Candidates (apart from those born in Northern Ireland/United Kingdom as referred to at 2 above) are required to complete sections A and B of the Exemption Application Form and send this with a copy of their birth certificate to the NUI.

(ii) Candidates born in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) but

• whose primary education up to the age of eleven years was outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties); or
• who resided outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) during at least three years of their post-primary education or
• whose primary and/or post-primary education took place for at least three years outside of the Republic of Ireland (26 counties)

Note: N.B. In all of these cases, candidates must complete Section A of the Exemption Application Form, have Section C of the Form completed and signed by the Principal/Head of their school and send the completed form to the NUI. The form can be downloaded from the NUI website at www.nui.ie.

(iii) Candidates submitting a Certificate of Exemption on the basis of a Specific Learning Disability affecting basic language skills in the mother tongue (Department of Education and Skills revision of Rule 46 'Rules and Programmes for Secondary Schools' in relation to exemption from Irish (Circular letter M10/94 - 1(c)(i)).

Any candidate who is granted exemption from Irish on this ground in school and who intends applying for a place in a Constituent University or Recognised College, is required to send to the NUI:

• a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and have Section D completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your school) together with
• a copy of the DES Certificate of Exemption, signed by the Principal/Head of school where the certificate was issued and
• the relevant professional psychologist's report.

Applications for exemption from Irish will also be considered from the following candidates:

(iv) Candidates who have not received a DES Certificate of Exemption (see (iii) above) but who are certified by a professional psychologist as having a Specific Learning Disability affecting basic language skills in the mother tongue (e.g. a dyslexic condition warranting exemption)

Candidates in this situation are required to send to the NUI:

• a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and have Section E completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your school) together with
• a Certification Form signed by a professional psychologist (available from NUI) and
• the psychologist's report.

It should be noted that psychologists' reports certifying learning disability should be no more than three years old i.e. where candidates apply during the 2015/2016 academic year, reports should be dated no later than 1 September 2014. See also note at 6.2. Candidates granted exemption from Irish in accordance with (iii) or (iv) above will also be granted exemption from the Third Language requirement.

Where the candidate intends to present another language (apart from English) as a Leaving Certificate subject, the rationale for presenting the other language, while seeking exemption from Irish on the basis of a learning disability affecting language skills, must be set out clearly and accompany the application for exemption.

4. It should be noted that

• Candidates who are exempted from Irish may present, as their sixth subject, any other subject accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes
• Candidates from outside the European Union presenting the results of examinations other than those of the European Union countries may substitute another recognised subject for Irish
• Candidates from outside the Republic of Ireland (26 counties) who have been granted exemption in Irish, may nevertheless present Irish as a subject for Matriculation to fulfil the requirement to present a language other than English. (This provision is relevant to students from Northern Ireland, and to other students born outside Ireland who present Irish as a Leaving Certificate, GCE or GCSE subject)
• Candidates presenting the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Matriculation, and whose primary and post-primary education has been in the Republic of Ireland (26 counties), will satisfy the Irish language requirement by presenting a pass in Irish in the Leaving Certificate.

Applicants seeking an exemption in Irish should:

1. contact the NUI (49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Tel: 01 4392424) regarding the Exemption Application process;
2. forward the Certificate of Exemption, once received, to the CAO.

Third Language

Students with Dyslexic Conditions

The NUI is also prepared to consider applications seeking exemption from the Third Language requirement from students who are certified by a qualified professional psychologist as having a Specific Learning Disability affecting basic language skills in the mother tongue (e.g. a dyslexic condition warranting exemption). Such applications are considered on an individual basis and may be presented to the University at any stage following completion of the Junior Certificate. Applicants are required to send to the NUI:

• a completed Exemption Application Form (complete Section A and have Section E completed and signed by the Principal/Head of your school) together with
• a NUI Certification Form completed by a professional psychologist and
• the psychologist's report.

Exemption Application Forms and NUI Certification Forms are available from the National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (Tel: 01 4392424), or may be downloaded from www.nui.ie/college

It should be noted that psychologists' reports certifying learning difficulty should be no more than three years old i.e. where candidates apply during the 2016/2017 academic year, reports should be dated no earlier than 1 September 2013. Candidates granted exemption from Irish in accordance with provisions 5.3(iii) and (iv) in the NUI Handbook* in relation to Irish will also be granted exemption from the Third Language requirement.

*please see www.nui.ie/college/entry-requirements.asp

Hearing-impaired Candidates

Students who are certified to the National University of Ireland by an appropriate professional authority as having serious hearing impairment are permitted to matriculate in six subjects as follows:

• Irish or English
• Any other five subjects accepted for entry purposes, provided College requirements are otherwise satisfied.

UCC SCORING SCHEME 2016

Once school leaving applicants have satisfied the above matriculation requirements they then compete (with the exception of applicants for Medicine (CK701)), with other qualified applicants, on the basis of the following scoring scheme and conditions. (For the scoring scheme for Medicine (CK701), please see here.)

Leaving Certificate Grade	Higher Paper Points	Lower Paper Points
A1 A2	100 90	60 50
B1 B2 B3	85 80 75	45 40 35
C1 C2 C3	70 65 60	30 25 20
D1 D2 D3	55 50 45	15 10 5

25 bonus points are awarded to students who have passed the Honours Mathematics examination in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent, where the subject 'Mathematics' is one of the best six subjects following the addition of the bonus points.

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Link Modules

UCC awards the following points to the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules:

Distinction  70 points    Merit  50 points  Pass  30 points

1. Points are calculated on the basis of the six best recognised subjects taken at one examination sitting.  An applicant can present for a school-leaving examination in two or more years (with the exception of Medicine (CK701)) and the applicant will be credited with the highest points achieved in one of these sittings.
   
   Students wishing to be considered for undergraduate entry to Medicine (CK701) are required to meet the points and matriculation requirements in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate. They are also required to sit the HPAT examination in the same year of application.
   
   While Link Modules are counted for point scoring purposes they may not be counted as one of the six subjects to satisfy minimum entry requirements.
2. The one examination sitting restriction is applicable for points purposes only and does not affect the separate minimum entry requirements of the National University of Ireland i.e. it is still possible to satisfy the minimum entry and additional programme requirements over more than one year (except in the case of undergraduate entry to Medicine (CK701)).
3. Medicine (CK701) - Allocation of places based on the combination of Leaving Certificate Examination results and the HPAT-Ireland score, please see here.

UCC generally distinguishes between EU/EEA/Swiss States applicants on equal point scores by appending to each score a random, computer-generated number. Where there are more applicants than there are places at the final cut-off point for a particular programme, the random number system is applied to select students. It should be noted that entry points are not predetermined, but depend on the number and standard of applicants in a particular year.

ALLOCATION/ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES

The CAO will inform all applicants as soon as possible after the issue of the Leaving Certificate results (usually mid-August) of the outcome of their applications. Those offered places will be asked to accept their offer with the CAO by a specified date.  In the case of an applicant who fails to reply by the specified date, the offer will lapse and the place will be offered to the candidate next in order of merit, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Applications from Access Students

(a) Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school levers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.   HEAR has been established by a number of Higher Education Institutions based on clear evidence that socio-economic disadvantage has a negative impact on educational achievement at school and progression to higher education.

Only school leavers who provide satisfactory evidence relating to their socio-economic circumstances may compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduce points basis.  As the minimum entry and subject requirements may differ between colleges and courses, applicants should check the requirements of each preference listed on your CAO form. Students who accept places in University College Cork through HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports throughout their undergraduate studies.

Who should apply to HEAR?
School leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are under the age of 23 as of 1 January 2016 and who are resident in the Republic of Ireland may apply to HEAR. Mature and FETAC/QQI students have different admission routes and you can get further information on these routes from the Admissions Office in University College Cork.

How to apply to HEAR?

Step 1
Apply online to CAO (www.cao.ie) by 17:15 on 1 February 2016.

Step 2
No later than 17:15 on 1 March 2016, you must indicate in your CAO application that you wish to apply for the HEAR scheme and you must fully and correctly complete all elements of the HEAR form (the HEAR form is part of your CAO application).

Step 3
Submit relevant evidence in support of your application to arrive at CAO by 17:15 on 1 April 2016.

HEAR applications can only be made online at www.cao.ie

More information on HEAR is available from your school Guidance Counsellor or UCC PLUS+ Programme. Information can also be found on www.accesscollege.ie; www.cao.ie; www.ucc.ie/uccplus

Details of post-admission supports for HEAR entrants can also be found on www.accesscollege.ie and www.ucc.ie/uccplus

(b) Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a supplementary admissions scheme for school leavers with disabilities. DARE was established by a number of Higher Education Institutions as clear evidence shows that disability can have a negative impact on educational attainment at school and on progression to higher education.

School leavers who meet the eligibility criteria compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduced points basis in UCC. All applicants must meet the Irish Leaving Certificate matriculation/minimum entry and subject requirements (unless exempt by the NUI).

Who Should Apply to DARE?
DARE is for school leavers (under 23 years of age as of January 1st 2016) who have the ability to benefit from and succeed in higher education but who may not be able to meet the points for their preferred course due to the impact of a disability. Mature Students have different admissions routes and you can get further information on these routes from The Mature Student Office, UCC. (T:+353 (0)21-4903670, E: mary.osull@ucc.ie)

How to Apply to DARE?
Step 1
Apply online to CAO (www.cao.ie) by 17.15 on 1 February 2016.

Step 2
Indicate that you wish to apply for DARE and complete section A of the DARE online application by 17.15 on 1 March 2016.

Step 3
Submit relevant evidence in support of your application to arrive at CAO by 17.15 on 1 April 2016.  Please refer to the Pre-Entry Section on the Disability Support Service website:  www.ucc.ie/dss.

More information on DARE is available from your school Guidance Counsellor or UCC Access Office/Disability Office. The Disability Support Service hosts DARE clinics to inform applicants on the DARE application process. The provisional dates for these clinics can be found at www.ucc.ie/dss.

(c) Mature Students

Applications through the CAO from mature students are welcome and quotas are reserved in most programmes for competition among such applicants. In the selection of mature students, criteria other than school-leaving qualifications are taken into account and interviews/assessment tests may be used as part of the assessment procedure for some programmes.

Mature applicants applying for Medicine (CK701) will be asked to present a valid HPAT-Ireland score**. Mature applicants who have not satisfied the specific programme requirements outlined in Table 1 may, on the recommendation of the College/Faculty concerned, be admitted on the grounds of mature years. Requirements for Mature Students and details of selection criteria and test dates are outlined in the Mature Student Guide, which may be obtained from the Mature Student Office, UCC. Applicants are advised to read this guide before applying to the CAO.

Please note that mature applicants for degree programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science, on completion of their CAO application, are required to register online for the Mature Student Admissions Pathway Test (MSAP) which is the admissions test for mature applicants for all programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. The Mature Student Admissions Pathway (MSAP) will take place on 5 March 2016.

The purpose of MSAP is to assess the applicant’s ability to understand and analyse material given, to think critically about issues and to organise and express thoughts in a logical and effective way. This test is independently administered by ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research). ACER has an excellent international reputation and a track record in the development, management and research of selection tests for entry to higher education. The MSAP test is a 2 hour paper-based test consisting of two sections.

Format of test:

MODULE 1 - Written English: 1 hour (plus 5 minutes reading & thinking time)

There are two writing tasks. One invites an argumentative response, and the other invites a personal response. Written English is assessed on the following criteria:

• the quality of what is said in the piece of writing
• the quality of the structure and organisation developed to say something
• the quality of the language used to organise and present what is said

Each piece of writing is assessed by two independent markers.

MODULE 2 - Reasoning in the Humanities and Social Sciences: 1 hour

35 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are asked to choose the most appropriate response from four possible answers. There is only one correct response.
Module 2 questions focus on interpretation and understanding of ideas in language. For example:

• identifying the main idea in a passage
• interpreting specific words and phrases
• inferences or deduced meanings
• analysing and understanding stimulus material
• manipulation of information and solving problems

Scoring of Test
Candidates receive results for all modules of the MSAP test attempted.  MSAP results are reported on a range usually between 50 and 150, with a mean score of 100. The MSAP scale scores reflect the differing abilities of the candidates and different degrees of difficulty of the test items.

Percentile ranks are provided to help make sense of the scaled scores, and indicate the percentage of candidates receiving scores below a certain score. For example, if a score of 117 has a percentile of 80, it means that a candidate who achieves a score of 117 has a higher result than 80% of the candidate population (i.e. they are in the top 20% of the candidate population).

An Overall MSAP score is also reported. Results from Module 1 and the multiple choice modules are averaged.

Candidates who sit for Module 1 and Module 2 receive an MSAP Arts/Humanities Overall score.

Application procedure and cost
In addition to their application to the CAO, www.cao.ie, students must also apply directly to ACER to complete the MSAP-Ireland test. Applicants for the test will apply on-line to ACER at www.msap.acer.edu.au. The cost of applying to the MSAP-Ireland test in 2016/17 is approximately €75 per candidate. A Late application fee of €35 applies between 8 and 21 Feb 2016. This fee will cover on-line registration for the test, materials required for the paper test, provision of test results to the candidate and the transfer of results to the CAO.

Test date
The only sitting of the MSAP-Ireland test in 2016 will take place on 5 March 2016. There will be no alternative test date for MSAP-Ireland. If, for any reason, a candidate is unable to sit the test on that date, the only option available will be to sit the test in 2017 or later. MSAP-Ireland results can be used for application to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science for 2 years. Therefore, if a candidate takes the test in 2016, the result can be used for admission in 2016 and 2017 only.

Test centres
Test centres will be located in Cork, Dublin, Galway. Every effort will be made to accommodate applicants in their preferred test centre. However, as capacity in some test centres may be limited, places in those venues will be allocated on a first-come basis. Early application for the test is advised.

Important Dates

It should be noted that:

• in the case of the Arts Music (Hons) Programme , the Music Entrance test requirement is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the Drama and Theatre Studies (Hons) Programme, the Special Drama Workshop test requirement is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the BComm (Hons) (International) Programmes, the honours language pre-requisite is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the BCL (French) (Hons) Programme, the honours language pre-requisite is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the Engineering (Hons) Programmes, the honours Mathematics pre-requisite is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy (Hons) Programmes, the honours Chemistry and either Biology or Physics pre-requisites are not waived for mature students
• in the case of the Occupational Therapy (Hons) Programme, the honours Laboratory Science subject pre-requisite is not waived for mature students
• in the case of the Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) Programme, the honours Laboratory Science subject and language (other than English) pre-requisites are not waived for mature students

To be eligible to compete for one of these reserved places in 2016, mature student applicants must be 23 years old on or before 1st January, 2016.

Programmes Specifically for Mature Students

The following programmes are available only to students applying on the grounds of mature years:

CK114 BSocSc (Hons) Youth and Community Work is available to students applying on the grounds of mature years. It also has a progression route for applicants from the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must hold a 2.1 minimum in one of the following programmes offered by the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education in UCC: Diploma in Youth and Community Work; Diploma in Non-Formal Guidance; Diploma in Social Studies.
• Applicants must have reached 21 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry.
• Applicants should have the equivalent of at least one year of experience, either paid or voluntary, in the youth/community/voluntary sector.
• Interview will be used as an additional selection mechanism. 
• Application is made through the CAO (www.cao.ie) before 1st February. 

Holders of a 2.1 in the Diploma in Youth and Community Work who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the degree programme may apply for an exemption from the 10 ECTS module SS1101 Introduction to Youth and Community Work.

A FETAC/QQI route is also available and is outlined in the section pertaining to FETAC/QQI entry.

NURSING/MIDWIFERY DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Mature applicants for any of the Nursing/Midwifery Degree programmes must apply before 1st February, 2016 to the Central Applications Office, Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway, Tel: (091) 509800 www.cao.ie. Applicants who wish to be considered for a place on the grounds of mature years must enter the appropriate mature applicant course codes (listed above) in their list of course choices.

Please note that there are changes to the mature application process from previous years. Having applied through the CAO before 1 February 2016 at 5.15pm, Mature Applicants must also register and apply through the PAS website www.publicjobs.ie between 15 February and 5 March 2016 at 5.15pm (dates to be confirmed). This is required as PAS undertakes the written assessment on behalf of the Nursing Careers Centre (NCC).

Applicants must log-on to www.publicjobs.ie and if they have not previously registered and are a New User they must ‘Register’ before applying. Applicants must remember their User Name and Password as they will require these to access their Message Board for communications from the PAS e.g. invitation to attend for written assessment, results, etc.

Applicants are asked not to confuse Registering with Applying. Once an applicant has registered they must then access the application form, complete and submit it. The application form will only be available on www.publicjobs.ie between 15 February and 5 March 2016 (dates to be confirmed), under the job category ‘Medical’, sub category ‘Nurse/NurseManagement’

To register and apply with PAS applicants should have to hand their CAO number, a valid e-mail address and their Personal Public Service (PPS) number (if they have one). Please note that once applicants have applied, they are advised to check their Message Board (located within their personal profile) for communications from PAS. If applicants do not complete all steps, their application will not be considered valid and they will receive no further consideration.

Applicants will receive an immediate email confirming that their application has been successfully submitted. This message should be retained. If the confirmation email is not received within two days please contact General Service Recruitment in PAS at (01) 858 7480 immediately.

Entry Requirements for Students Presenting QQI (FETAC) Qualifications

Entry to the first year of a degree programmes at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with one of the QQI (FETAC) qualifications listed below. However, students must meet the component requirements and have achieved distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in component awards as outlined on the following pages. The QQI (FETAC) award scheme is presently being updated and the course codes are changing. Please note that the QQI awards now operate the Common Awards Systems (CAS). Please check the QQI website www.qqi.ie for further details.
The following are the QQI (FETAC) Level 5/6 links to UCC programmes:
Level 5 Awards

Code	Title	Old Code	UCC Programmes
5M2181	Applied Social Studies	EASSX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117, CK118,CK210
5M1985	Art	AAXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M1984	Art, Craft and Design	AACDX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK201, CK203, CK210,CK211,CK301
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK201, CK203,CK210,CK211,CK301,CK506
	Community Arts	ECAXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
5M2786	Community Care	DCHCC	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
5M3050	Community Development	ECDXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117, CK118,CK210,CK506,CK710,CK720,CK730
5M0536	Computer Systems and Networks	CCNMX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401
5M2071	Contact Centre Operations	BCCOX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2154	Cultural and Heritage Studies	ECHSX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK114,CK117, CK118
5M2208	Design	ADESX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2009	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCHSC	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK111,CK113,CK114,CK117, CK118
5M0828	eBusiness	BEBXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK203
5M3635	Education and Training	EETXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
	Electronic Technology	CELTX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401,CK408
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401, CK402, CK404,CK406,CK408,CK504,CK505,CK706
5M3114	General Studies	ELAXX/ NFC001	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117, CK118
5M4339	Healthcare Support	DHSXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118, CK710, CK720,CK730
5M2067	Information Processing	BIPXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK203
	Information Technology	CITXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK203,CK401
5M1761	Intellectual Disability Practice		CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
5M2111	International Trade	BBSIT	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK201, CK211
5M2464	Journalism	EPJXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401, CK402,CK404,CK405,CK406,CK408,CK504,CK505,CK706
5M2073	Language and European Studies	ELESX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK210,CK506
5M3789	Legal Studies	BLSXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK210,CK301
5M2767	Logistics and Distribution		CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2069	Marketing	BMXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118, CK201,CK211,CK502
5M0528	Media Production	EMPXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2146	Multimedia Production	EMMPX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M4349	Nursing Studies	DCHSN	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118, CK706,CK710,CK720,CK730
5M5151	Performing Arts	EPAXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK112,CK113,CK117,CK118
	Performing Arts Administration	EPAAX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK112,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2094	Photography	EPXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M4511	Radio Production	ERPXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M2110	Security Studies	CSSXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M5146	Sports, Recreation and Exercise	DSRXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK116,CK117,CK118
5M5163	Theatre Performance	EPATP	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK112,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M5152	Theatre Production	EPATD	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK112,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M5011	Tourism and Business	DTXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M5158	TV and Film Production	ETFPX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
5M4732	Youth Work	EYXXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114CK117,CK118

Level 6 Awards

Code	Title	Old Code	UCC Programmes
6M5013	Administration	BAXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
6M4985	Business	BALBX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK201,CK203,CK210,CK211,CK301
	Computer Systems and Networks	CNSSX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118, CK203, CK401
6M2007	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCXXX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK111,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
	Electronic Technology	CETXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401,CK408
6M4978	Health Service Supervisory Management Skills	BSMSX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
6M2263	Inclusive Education and Training		CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK106,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
6M3115	Information, Advice and Advocacy		CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
6M5014	International Contact Centre Service	BITSX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK110,CK113,CK117,CK118
	Multimedia	EMXXX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
	Multimedia and Web Development	EMMWD	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
6M4385	Retail Management		CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
	School Age Childcare	DSACX	CK101,CK102,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK111,CK113,CK114,CK117,CK118
6M4980	Security Operations	CSOAX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
6M5147	Sports, Recreation and Exercise	DSDCX	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK116,CK117,CK118
6M2382	Telecommunications Access Networks Technology		CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118,CK401
6M5012	Tourism and Business		CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118
6M5159	TV and Video Production	EFTVP	CK101,CK104,CK105,CK107,CK108,CK109,CK113,CK117,CK118

 
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Arts Programme CK101
Film and Screen Media CK105
Geography and Archaeology CK107 
Arts (International) CK108
Criminology CK113
Economics (through Transformational Learning) CK117
Digital Humanities and Information Technology CK118
Entry Routes:
Any of the QQI (FETAC) programmes listed here.
with Distinctions (i.e. greater than 80%) in any four modules.
Expected number of places for students presenting with these qualifications:
CK101 - 30
CK105 - 4
CK107 - 2
CK108 - 4 
CK113 - 6
CK117 - 2
CK118 - 5

Social Science CK102
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2181	Applied Social Studies	EASSX
	Community Arts	ECAXX
5M2786	Community Care	DCHCC
5M3050	Community Development	ECDXX
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M2154	Cultural and Heritage Studies	ECHSX
5M2009	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCHSC
6M2007	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCXXX
5M3635	Education and Training	EETXX
5M3114	General Studies	ELAXX/NFC001
6M4978	Health Service Supervisory Management Skills	BSMSX
5M4339	Healthcare Support	DHSXX
6M2263	Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115	Information, Advice and Advocacy
5M1761	Intellectual Disability Practice
5M4349	Nursing Studies	DCHSN
	School Age Childcare	DSACX
5M4732	Youth Work	EYXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 OR 6N1950 OR 6N1949	Communications OR Communications OR Personal and Professional Development	G20001 OR G30001

It is expected that there will be up to thirty places on CK102 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Arts with Music CK104
Entry Routes:
Any of the QQI (FETAC) programmes listed here.
with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 OR 6N1950	Communications OR Communications	G20001 OR G30001

and pass the Music Entrance Test (information on the Music Entrance Test can be found at www.music.ucc.ie)
It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK104 for students with these qualifications.

Applied Psychology CK106
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2181	Applied Social Studies	EASSX
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX
5M3114	General Studies	ELAXX/NFC001
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 5N1833 OR 5N2066 Plus one of: 5N0749 5N0754 5N2746 5N1279	Communications Mathematics OR Statistics Applied Psychology Anatomy and Physiology Biology Biology of Human Development Human Growth and Development	G20001 C20139 OR B20029 L22541 D20001 C20006 L22312 D20032

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
6M2263	Inclusive Education and Training

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N1950 6N2226 Plus one of: 6N2225 6N2209 6N1949	Communications Inclusive Education Practice Differentiated Learning and Instruction Mental Health Awareness Personal and Professional Development

It is expected that there will be up to four places on CK106 for students presenting with these qualifications.

English CK109
Entry Routes:
Any of the QQI (FETAC) programmes listed here.
with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 OR 6N1950	Communications OR Communications	G20001 OR G30001

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK106 for students presenting with these qualifications.

World Languages CK110
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M2154	Cultural and Heritage Studies	ECHSX
6M5014	International Contact Centre Service	BITSX
5M2111	International Trade	BBSIT
5M2073	Language and European Studies	ELESX
5M2069	Marketing	BMXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. greater than 80%) in four modules to include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 OR 6N1950	Communications OR Communications	G20001 OR G30001

and there are also specific language requirements:

• French:  a distinction in French is required
• Irish: a distinction in Irish is required
• Non- beginners German:  a distinction in German is required
• Non-beginners Italian: a distinction in Italian is required
• Non-beginners Spanish: a distinction in Spanish is required

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK110 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Early Years and Childhood Studies CK111
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2009	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCHSC

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1765 5N1764 5N1773 5N1770	Caring for Children (0-6 years) Child Development Early Childhood Education Working in Childcare	D20159 D20005 D20007 D20153

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
	School Age Childcare	DSACX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
	Child and Adolescent Development Health Awareness Integrating Children with Additional Needs School Age Children Relationships and Collaborations	L22679 L22680 L21824 N22682 L22681

Entry Route C

Code	Title	Old Code
6M2007	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in the following five modules:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N1945 6N1944 6N1933 OR 6N1949 6N1974	Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies Early Childhood Curriculum Early Learning Environment OR Personal and Professional Development Equity and Diversity in Childcare

It is expected that there will be up to ten places on CK111 for students with these qualifications.
Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

Drama and Theatre Studies CK112
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M5151	Performing Arts	EPAXX
	Performing Arts Administration	EPAAX
5M5163	Theatre Performance	EPATP
5M5152	Theatre Production	EPATD

with distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690	Communications	G20001

and pass the Drama and Theatre Studies Entrance Test (information on the Drama and Theatre Studies Entrance Test can be found at www.ucc.ie/drama)
It is expected that there will be one place on CK112 for students with these qualifications.

Youth and Community Work CK114
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2181	Applied Social Studies	EASSX
	Community Arts	ECAXX
5M2786	Community Care	DCHCC
5M3050	Community Development	ECDXX
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M2154	Cultural and Heritage Studies	ECHSX
5M2009	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCHSC
6M2007	Early Childhood Care and Education	DCXXX
5M3635	Education and Training	EETXX
5M3114	General Studies	ELAXX/NFC001
6M4978	Health Service Supervisory Management Skills	BSMSX
5M4339	Healthcare Support	DHSXX
6M2263	Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115	Information, Advice and Advocacy
5M1761	Intellectual Disability Practice
5M4349	Nursing Studies	DCHSN
	School Age Childcare	DSACX
5M5146	Sport and Recreation	DSRXX
5M4732	Youth Work	EYXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules with at least a PASS in one of the following (if not included already in the four distinctions):

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 OR 6N1950 OR 6N1949	Communications OR Communications OR Personal and Professional Development	G20001 OR G30001

Applicants must also have reached 21 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry. Applicants should have the equivalent of at least one year’s experience, either paid of voluntary, in the youth/community/voluntary sector. Interview will be used as an additional mechanism.
Fitness to Practice and Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

It is expected that there will be five places on CK114 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Sports Studies and Physical Education CK116
Entry Route:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M5146	Sports, Recreation and Exercise	DSRXX
6M5147	Sports, Recreation and Exercise	DSDCX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in four modules which must include three from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0749   5N2668 5N2006 5N4648 5N2667   6N4651 6N4665	Anatomy and Physiology OR Anatomy and Physiology for Leisure Exercise and Fitness Health Related Fitness Nutrition Sports Anatomy and Physiology Sports and Recreation Studies Sports Coaching Sports Community Development Sports Nutrition Sports Psychology	D20001 OR L20198 D20160 D20123   D20021 N32980 N32981 N32979

It is expected that there will be up to three places on CK116 for students with these qualifications.
Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

College of Business and Law
Commerce CK201 and Commerce (International) with Chinese Studies CK211*
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M2111	International Trade	BBSIT
5M2069	Marketing	BMXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include four from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1348 5N1350 5N1610 5N2091 OR 5N1394 5N1400 5N1833 OR 5N2066	Accounting – Manual and Computerised Applied Economics Business Administration Business Law OR Legal Practice and Procedures Marketing Practice Mathematics OR Statistics	B20001 B20151 B20005 B20131 OR B20132 B20017 C20139 OR B20029

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
6M4985	Business	BALBX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N4310 6N4045 6N4165 6N4370	Business Business Law Finance Management

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK201 and three places on CK211 for students presenting with these qualifications.
*Students for CK111 must also meet the HSK L1 language requirement

Business Information Systems CK203
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M0828	eBusiness	BEBXX
5M2067	Information Processing	BIPXX
	Information Technology	CITXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1348 5N1350 5N1610 4N2279 5N0690 4N1112   5N0783 5N1369 5N1383 5N1952 5N1389 4N1125 5N1611 5N1400 5N1977 5N2066 5N1910	Accounting – Manual and Computerised Applied Economics Business Administration Business Calculations Business Computing Communications Computer Applications Computer Architecture and Systems Computer Programming Database Methods eBusiness Studies Financial Services Information and Communication Systems Information and Administration Information Technology Skills Internet Marketing Practice Spreadsheet Methods Statistics Web Authoring Web Authoring - CSS	B20001 B20151 B20005 B20034 L22142 G20001 B10009 C20012 C20013 B20012 B20148 L20131 B20144 B20151 B10135 C20168 B20017 B20028 B20029 C20148 N22953

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
6M4985	Business	BALBX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in the following five modules:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N4091 6N1950 6N4165 6N4089 6N1946	Applied Economics Communications Finance Spreadsheets Work Experience

Entry Route C

Code	Title	Old Code
	Network and Software Systems	CNSSX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in the following five modules:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
	Object Orientated Programming OR Systems Maintenance Relational Databases Systems Analysis Web Authoring Windows Programming	C30144 OR C30146 C30147 C30150 C30148 C30149

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK203 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Government CK210
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M2073	Language and European Studies	ELESX
5M3789	Legal Studies	BLSXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include four from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1350 5N1610 5N2091 5N0690 5N1444 5N1394 5N1837 5N1370 5N1356	Applied Economics Business Administration Skills Business Law Communications European Studies Legal Practice and Procedures Political Studies Social Studies Work Experience	B20151 B20005 B20131 G20001 E20024 B20132 G20022 G20031 W20008

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2181	Applied Social Studies	EASSX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0690 Plus four of: 5N0754 5N1273 5N4127 5N1279 5N1280 5N0765 5N1394 5N1837 5N1370 5N2177	Communications Applied Psychology Equality and Disability Global Development Issues Human Growth and Development Human Rights and Collective Action Intercultural Studies Legal Practice and Procedures Political Studies Restorative Justice Social Studies Understanding Imprisonment	G20001 L22541 L22273 N22377 D20032 N22726 E20169 B20132 G20022 N22748 G20031 N22747

Entry Route C:

Code	Title	Old Code
6M4985	Business

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules from:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N4091 6N4045 6N4310 6N1950 6N4322 6N4165 6N4370 6N1949 6N3613 6N4089	Applied Economics Business Law Business Management Communications Employment Law Finance Marketing Communications Personal and Professional Development Sales and Marketing Management Spreadsheets

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK210 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Law CK301
Entry Route A:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2468	Business Administration	BBSAX
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M3789	Legal Studies	BLSXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2091 5N0690 5N1394 OR 5N3787	Business Law Communications Legal Practice and Procedures OR Criminal Law	B20131 G20001 B20132

Entry Route B:

Code	Title	Old Code
6M4985	Business	BALBX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
6N4045 6N4125 6N1950 6N4322	Business Law Civil Litigation Communications Employment Law

It is expected that there will be up to five places available in CK301 for students presenting with these qualifications.

College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
Computer Science CK401
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M0536	Computer Systems and Networks	CCNMX
	Electronic Technology	CELTX
	Electronic Technology	CETXX
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX
	Information Technology	CITXX
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT
	Network and Software Systems	CNSSX
6M2382	Telecommunications Access Networks Technology

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1833 Plus one of: 5N1774       5N1460	Mathematics Computer Programming Electronics – Digital Networks Object Orientated Programming OR Systems Maintenance Operating Systems Systems Analysis Physics Relational Database Web Authoring Windows Programming	C20139 OR C20175 C20013 C20018 C30143 C30144 OR C30146 C30145 C30150 C20048 C30147 C30148 C30149

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK401 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Biological and Chemical Sciences CK402
Biological, Earth and Environmental Science CK404
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2746 OR 5N0737 5N1833 Plus two of: 5N2747 5N2751 5N1460	Biology OR Microbiology Mathematics Chemistry Laboratory Skills Physics	C20006 OR C20041 C20139 C20011 C20033 C20048

It is expected that there will be up to five places on CK402 and CK404 for students presenting with these qualifications.
Fitness to Practice and Garda Vetting will be required for students on these programmes who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Genetics CK405
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2746 OR 5N0737 5N2747 5N2751 5N1833	Biology OR Microbiology Chemistry Laboratory Skills Mathematics	C20006 OR C20041 C20011 C20033 C20139

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK405 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Chemical Sciences CK406
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include two of:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2747 5N1833 5N1460	Chemistry Mathematics Physics	C20011 C20139 C20048

It is expected that there will be up to two places available in CK406 for students presenting with the above.
Fitness to Practice and Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Physics and Astrophysics CK408
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
	Electronic Technology	CELTX
	Electronic Technology	CETXX
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1833 5N1460 Plus two of: 5N2746 OR 5N0737 5N2747 5N1606 5N1774 5N2751	Mathematics Physics Biology OR Microbiology Chemistry Electronics Electronics – Digital Laboratory Skills	C20139 C20048 C20006 OR C20041 C20011 C20016 C20018 C20033

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK408 for students presenting with these qualifications.
Fitness to Practice and Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme who wish to undertake the Science Education degree outlet.

Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship CK502
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2069	Marketing	BMXXX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2006 5N2066	Nutrition Statistics

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK502 for students presenting with these qualifications.

Nutritional Sciences CK504
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1833 Plus three of: 5N2747 OR 5N2748 5N5245 5N2751 5N1460 5N2006	Mathematics Chemistry OR Food Chemistry Food Processing Laboratory Skills Physics Nutrition	C20139 C20011 OR C20022 C20024 C20033 C20048 C20140

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK504 for students presenting with these qualifications.

 Food Science CK505
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1833 Plus three of: 5N2746 OR 5N0737 5N2747 OR 5N2748 5N5245 5N2751 5N1460 5N2006	Mathematics Biology OR Microbiology Chemistry OR Food Chemistry Food Processing Laboratory Skills Physics Nutrition	C20139 C20006 OR C20041 C20011 OR C20022 C20024 C20033 C20048 C20140

It is expected that there will be up to two places on CK505 for students presenting with these qualifications.

International Development and Food Policy CK506
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M2102	Business Studies	BBSXX
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M2073	Language and European Studies	ELESX

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include three of:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1350 5N1610 5N0690 5N1444 5N1394 5N1837 5N1370	Applied Economics Business Administration Skills Communications European Studies Legal Practice and Procedures Political Studies Social Studies	B20151 B20005 G20001 E20024 B20132 G20022 G20031

It is expected that there will be up to three places available in CK506 for students presenting with these qualifications.

College of Medicine and Health
Public Health CK706
Entry Route A

Code	Title	Old Code
5M5267	Food Science	CASFX
5M3807	Laboratory Techniques	CASLT

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N2746 5N1833 Plus two of: 5N2747 5N2748 5N2741 5N0737 5N1460	Biology Mathematics   Chemistry Food Chemistry Laboratory Techniques Microbiology Physics	C20006 C20139   C20011 C20022 C20033 C20041 C20048

Entry Route B

Code	Title	Old Code
5M4349	Nursing Studies	DCHSN

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N1833 5N0749 OR  5N2746	Mathematics* Anatomy and Physiology OR  Biology	C20139 D20001 OR  C20006

*Leaving Certificate Mathematics (minimum OC3) will also meet the Mathematics requirement.
It is expected that there will be up to two places available in CK706 for students presenting with these qualifications.
Garda Vetting will be required for students on this programme.

General Nursing CK710
Mental Health Nursing CK720
Intellectual Disability Nursing CK730
Entry Routes:

Code	Title	Old Code
5M4468	Community Health Services	DCHSX
5M4339	Healthcare Support	DHSXX
5M4349	Nursing Studies	DCHSN

with Distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in five modules which must include:

Module Code	Module Title	Old Module Code
5N0749 5N1279 OR 5N2746 5N4325	Anatomy and Physiology Biology OR Human Growth and Development Nursing Theory and Practice	D20001 C20006 OR D20032 D”0012

It is expected that there will be approximately eight places in total available across the Nursing programmes for students presenting with the above.
Garda Vetting will also be required for students on this programme.
Due to the competitive nature of the Nursing Programmes, scores will only be calculated when the appropriate award is presented in a single sitting, together with the required modules and grades.

UCC/CAO QQI (FETAC) SCORING SCHEME
Modules that have a credit value of 1 receive the following points:

Distinction	3 - 333 points
Merit	2 - 222 points
Pass	1 - 111 points

The scores for each of the best 8 modules are added up to give a total best 8 grade points tally. UCC only counts the best 8 modules. Places reserved for QQI (FETAC) applicants are then offered in order of merit based on ranking.

APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE ENTRY TO MEDICINE [CK791]

Those persons intending to apply for Graduate Entry to Medicine (CK791) for entry in September 2016 should note the following:

Entry Requirements: Candidates must hold, or expect to hold by July 2016, a minimum 2H1 (Second Class Honours, Grade 1), or equivalent, result in their first honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8). For candidates who meet this requirement, the GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test - Ireland) will then be used as the sole basis to select students for the programme.

Application to sit the GAMSAT Test in Ireland should be made to the Australian Council for Educational Research as soon as possible - please see the website www.gamsat-ie.org for the closing date and application procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF PLACES

University College Cork reserves the right to limit the number of admissions to any programme in light of the availability of places for that programme. Where it is found necessary to limit entry to a particular programme, places will be allocated on merit to qualified applicants. Except in the case of UCC+ applicants, applicants with a disability, or applicants of mature years, FETAC/QQI applicants and applicants for Medicine (both undergraduate and graduate entry), such merit will be assessed on academic performance in school-leaving examinations only. University College Cork will score those presenting for the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination in accordance with the following scoring scheme in 2016. [This is the scheme, with minor variations, which will be used to score the vast majority of programmes in all third level institutions within the CAO scheme].

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED A THIRD-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Students who are attending/have attended a third-level programme are eligible to apply for admission to alternative first year undergraduate degree/diploma programmes. All such applicants must apply through the CAO by the required closing date and compete in the normal way on the basis of their school-leaving results, FETAC/QQI qualifications or mature years.

While applications are made through the CAO to full-time degree programmes, applications are made directly to University College Cork for part-time degree programmes and for admission at a level beyond First Year (Non CAO). These non-CAO Applications are detailed below, under the following headings:

1. Evening Degrees

At present an evening programme in Law is offered by the University on a cyclical basis. Details regarding this programmes and its availability in a particular year is available on request from the Admissions Office.

2. Part-time Degrees

BSc (Hons) (Nursing Studies)

The BSc (Hons) (Nursing Studies) is a post-registration degree for Registered Nurses or Midwives, which is offered annually. Students may choose to take the programme full-time over one academic year or part-time over two academic years. Entrants will be Registered Nurses or Midwives recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or be entitled to be so registered. Applicants from outside Ireland must hold active registration as a nurse in the professional register of their country of residence. Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing, as set out here. Further details are available from the Admissions Office, UCC. NOTE: Non-EU students will be scheduled for at least 15 hours of organised daytime tuition each week.

3. Diplomas

Diploma in Arts (Applied Irish)

This is a two-year, part-time programme open to undergraduates and postgraduates of UCC as well as others who wish to improve communicative skills in Irish. Applicants must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (see here). Those who will be 23 years old on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry, may be recommended for entry on the grounds of mature years even if they do not meet the minimum entry requirements. In addition all applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade D3 in Irish in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher Level Paper), or its equivalent. Students of the University may be allowed to take this Diploma alongside their University programmes subject to the approval of the relevant heads of departments.

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

This is a two-year, full-time day programme leading to a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. Application forms and details are available in January each year. The programme is confined to students who have already completed their school leaving examination at the time of application and who meet the entry requirements; and to mature students, i.e. those who have reached 23 by 1st January of the year of proposed entry. Application forms and further details are available from the Admissions Office, UCC. Deferrals are not granted in this programme in the College of Medicine and Health.

Diploma in Dental Nursing

This two-year, part-time, programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the general dental community. Successful completion of the programme will permit entry onto the Voluntary Register for Dental Nurses with the Dental Council of Ireland. Although the programme is classified as part-time, because of the Clinical Placement on the programme students must be prepared to make a full-time commitment.

4. Change of Programme within University College Cork to another First Year Programme

First year students who want to change course must make an application to the Admissions Office before 30 September 2016. An applicant has who has succeeded in gaining a place on a Level 8 Undergraduate programme and who has registered, can apply, provided that:

• the applicant has the required points for entry and can satisfy the minimum entry (matriculation) requirements for the programme into which they wish to transfer;

• there is a place available.

The application deadline is 30 September and forms are available in the Admissions Office.

Students should be aware that changing between first year programmes after the start of the first semester may impact adversely on their academic performance, depending on how much of the academic year has passed. Change of course is permitted strictly on the basis that students fully accept any such possible academic disadvantage.

An application to change into first year from students currently registered in the second or subsequent years of a UCC programme, or students registered to repeat first year, may be considered in cases where candidates have achieved the cut-off points, where they matriculate for the programme, and where a vacant place is available. Candidates contemplating such a change should note that repeat years are subject to full tuition fees. Students wishing to change into a different first year programme should contact Nóirín Deady, First Year Experience Coordinator, to discuss their options.

5. Transfers to University College Cork

(a) QQI Ordinary Bachelor Degree or equivalent

A number of places are allocated each year in most programmes at a level beyond First Year to those holding relevant QQI qualifications. Normally, only those who obtain merit/distinction in the Ordinary Bachelor Degree/Diploma are considered for entry; also the level at which they are admitted depends on the programme concerned.

Application forms and further details are available from the Admissions Office, and the closing date for application is normally 30th June.

Note: Those already in third-level institutions other than UCC wishing to change to a First Year programme must apply through CAO in the normal way.

(b) BA (Hons) (Early Years and Childhood Studies) Transfers to Second Arts

Up to 20 transfer places will be available each year. (If more than 20 students per year wish to transfer, a selection procedure will be implemented).
Applicants who hold one of the following qualifications will be considered for transfer:

1. Three or four year full-time Ordinary Bachelor Degrees of the QQI or the DIT:
   Diploma in Pre-School Care and Education;
   Diploma in Social Care;
   Diploma in Humanities in Montessori Education;
   QQI Degree in Humanities in Montessori Education.
2. Two-year full-time Higher Certificate in Pre-School Care from the QQI or the DIT with Merit or Distinction.
3. The two-year, full-time or three-year, part-time Irish St. Nicholas Montessori qualification with an award of Distinction or Highly Commended.
4. The two-year, full-time AMI Montessori Diploma with a minimum of two Grade Cs and a Grade B in the written theory examination, the written practical examination and the oral practical examination.
   Applicants eligible for entry under categories 1-4 above may, if they wish, be allowed to undertake one supervised placement in their own setting provided that they produce evidence of a minimum of full time equivalent of 3 years practice experience in a recognised Early Years and Childhood Setting.
5. Practitioner Entry: Candidates applying under this category will be selected on the basis of their prior learning – certified and experiential
   
   A minimum full-time equivalent of 5 years practice experience in a recognised Early Years and Childhood setting will be required PLUS evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development (CPD).
   
   In addition, prospective candidates will be required to submit [and will be assessed on] a 2,000/3,000 word written assignment on a topic to be assigned.
   
   The above assignment must be submitted with your application by the closing date normally at the end of June.
   
   Students wishing to transfer to the Second Year of the Arts Degree (Early Years and Childhood Studies), who satisfy the above criteria, should complete the appropriate application form available from the Admissions Office, UCC, before the end of June preceding the academic year in which they wish to commence their studies.

(c) BComm (Hons)/BComm (International) with Chinese Studies*

Application for entry to the second year of CK201 BComm (Hons) (Commerce)/BComm (International) with Chinese Studies programme will be considered for students who:

(a) have passed the two year Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) Diploma in Business Studies and have met the following requirements:

• obtained at least Grade B in all 6 subjects taken in the Summer Examination
• and obtained at least 3 Grade A's across all 6 subjects

or

(b) have passed the one year QQI/FETAC Level 6 Business (6M4985) or Management (6M4587) (having previously passed a one year QQI/FETAC Level 5 or equivalent) and have met the following requirements:

• Students must have distinctions (i.e. 80% or greater) in 5 modules in the FETAC/QQI Level 6 which must include the following:

*Students wishing to transfer into the second year of the BComm (International) with Chinese Studies must also have an HSK Level 1 or equivalent as a language requirement. The School of Asian Studies also reserves the right to interview prospective students to assess their level of language.

If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, applicants will be ranked on the basis of their overall results having met the criteria outlined above and the places will be offered to the top ranked students.

It is expected there will be up to 3 places for students presenting with these qualifications. Application forms are available from the Admissions Office and must be returned by a date towards the end of July.

Other Transfers

Students currently registered in other third-level institutions who wish to transfer to UCC at a level beyond First Year (for programmes other than Dentistry) should contact the Admissions Office for a transfer application form. Qualified applicants will be considered for transfer where places are available.

Certain restrictions may apply - details are available from the Admissions Office. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is July each year.

6. Other

(a) Flexi-Options

Students wishing to apply to study a subject(s)/module(s) as flexi-options students which does not involve the award of a degree or diploma, may apply directly to UCC. Information is available from the Admissions Office. The closing date for receipt of applications is normally mid-August.

Flexi-option students, with the permission of the relevant Head of Department, may register for modules up to a maximum of 30 credits in any given academic year. There is an overall limit of three years from the date of first registration to pass each module. A student who has not passed a particular module by the end of a third year of registration will not be allowed to register for further study in that module.

LW1104
Non-law students or those deemed by the Faculty of Law to have inadequate legal education or experience will be required to register for LW1104 Foundations of the Legal System as part of their flexi-options credits.

(c) Special Entry for Medical/Dental Graduates

Subject to place availability, Medical graduates will be considered for admission to Dentistry beyond First Year; and Dental graduates who have a demonstrated intention of following a career in Oral Medicine and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery including full completion of MFD/MFDS will be considered for admission to Medicine beyond First Year. Applicants should apply in writing to the Admissions Office. Dental graduates may be called for interview. The closing date for application is 1st March each year. Late applications cannot be considered.

(d) Direct Entry to Year 4 of the UCC/CIT BSc (Hons) Architecture programme

Suitably qualified applicants may apply for direct entry to Year 4 of the UCC/CIT BSc (Hons) Architecture programme. Application forms and full entry requirements are available from the Admissions Office, UCC.

INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

Each student who accepts a place will be sent a registration email from the Admissions Office; this will include information on the date and time of registration, orientation programme, commencement of lectures, etc.

LIMITATION ON REGISTRATION

Students of the University may not register in any one session for more than one complete programme (i.e. the prescribed modules in a group of subjects leading to a degree, diploma or other university distinction) without the permission of the Academic Council. However, students may be allowed to take the Diploma in Arts (Applied Irish)* and University Wide modules alongside their University programme.

*Subject to the approval of the relevant Heads of the relevant Departments.

Non-EU Application Process for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes

Non-EU applications for entry to the first year of all full-time undergraduate degree programmes are processed through the International Office, University College Cork.

Applicants should apply using the non-EU undergraduate application form which is available directly from the International Office, University College Cork and on the International Office website at www.ucc.ie/en/study/international

Completed application forms must be accompanied by the following documentation:

• A non-refundable application fee of €40 payable to University College Cork. Cash or wire transfer of the amount are not acceptable. Payment must be made via postal order, bank draft or cheque.
• Certified true copy of Birth Certificate or photocopy of Passport
• Original or certified copies of School Leaving Examination Certificate, High School Transcripts or forecast results if available
• Full academic transcript(s) of any third level studies
• MCAT scores for medical applicants from the United States or Canada
• SAT or ACT scores for applicants from the United States applying for any Courses (excluding Medicine and Dentistry)
• IELTS score, TOEFL score or ETAP score for applicants whose first language is not English
• 500 word statement outlining why applicant wishes to undertake chosen programme at UCC
• Two academic references
• 1 passport sized photograph

Date of Application

For entry in September 2016 students are asked to apply to the International Office as early as possible, but in any event not later than 31st March 2016.

UCC Restricted Application Programmes

Non-EU applications to the following programmes are restricted and must be made by 1st February:

• CK104 (Arts-Music)
• CK112 (Drama and Theatre Studies)
• CK114 (Social Science - Youth and Community Work)
• CK115 (Social Work)

Entry Requirements

For details of minimum entry requirements for applicants from non-EU countries please contact the International Office at internationaloffice@ucc.ie

English Language Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must present an English Language Certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or ETAP). Please contact the International Office for information on IELTS, TOEFL and ETAP requirements.

Minimum Age Requirements

For 2016 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January 2017. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the President of the University.

Availability of Places

University College Cork reserves the right to limit the number of admissions to any programme in the light of the availability of places for that programme.

Allocation/Acceptance of Places

The International Office will inform all applicants as soon as possible following receipt of completed application forms, together with required documentation, of the outcome of their application.

Information for New Students

Each non-EU student who accepts a place will be sent an information on orientation and registration by email. Welcome packs will be given to each student at registration.

Fees

See here for fees applicable to non-EU students. 

DEFERRED ENTRY

Students who have been offered a place in University College Cork through the CAO may be permitted, on application to the Admissions Officer, to defer entry to the University for one year. There is a limit on the number of deferrals that can be granted on any course. Please note also that there are a number of instances where deferrals are rarely granted. These include:

• requests for a second deferral
• high demand programmes with very limited quotas
• later round offers

If you are granted a deferral, please note that the University cannot guarantee that the programme or the relevant student fees will not be amended for the year of entry.

The following is a summary of the procedure to be followed in applying for a deferral:

1. Do not accept the offer in the manner shown on the CAO Offer Notice.
2. Complete and return the Deferred Entry Application Form within 3 working days of the date the offer was issued. A non-refundable administrative fee of 25 euro must accompany each deferral request. This fee can be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to University College Cork or by bank transfer.
3. Deferral requests will be considered at a Deferrals Board meeting comprising the Admissions Officer and the Deputy Admissions Officer. A Deferrals Board meeting will take place after each round of offers, normally before the reply date has expired. Deferral requests are considered on a case by case basis and a range of factors are taken into account, including demand for the programme, programme quota, nature of the offer, reason(s) set out by the applicant.
4. The Admissions Office will communicate the decision of the Deferrals Board by email, normally within one week of the deferral application.
5. In the event that a deferral is not granted, an applicant will be given an opportunity to accept their offer, within a specified limited time.

Taking up a Deferral

In the event that a deferral is granted, to hold a deferred place an applicant will have one week to pay a deposit of 100 euro towards the student capitation fee. This deposit is non-refundable except in the case where an applicant accepts a higher preference offer in another university later in the CAO season. If an applicant accepts a higher preference offer in UCC later in the CAO season, the deferred place will be cancelled and the deposit credited towards the capitation fee.

In order to take up a deferred place, an applicant must re-apply through CAO by 1st February in the following year, pay the appropriate application fee to CAO, and place the deferred course as the only preference on the CAO application. An applicant should email admissions@ucc.ie with their new CAO number as soon as it is received. On taking up the deferred place the 100 euro deposit will be deducted from the amount owing for the student capitation fee.

In the event that the conditions of the deferred place are breeched, the guaranteed place will be forfeited; the applicant will lose the deposit and will have to reapply through the CAO and compete for a place in the normal way.

GARDA CLEARANCE

All students entering programmes in the College of Medicine and Health, Early Years and Childhood Studies (CK111), Youth and Community Work (CK114), Social Work (CK115) and Sports Studies and Physical Education (CK116) and Education in Physical Sciences (available through CK402, CK404, CK406 and CK408), will be working with vulnerable people during their time in UCC. These students are obliged to obtain Garda Clearance.

FITNESS TO PRACTISE
The undergraduate degree programmes listed require students to meet the guidelines of the University’s “Fitness to Practise” policy (see www.ucc.ie/en/academicsecretariat/fitnesstopractise/ )

CK114 BSocSc Youth and Community Work
CK115 BSW Social Work
CK116 BEd Sports Studies and Physical Education

Science Education degree outlet from:
CK402 BSc Biological and Chemical Sciences
CK404 BSc Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
CK406 BSc Chemical Sciences
CK408 BSc Physics and Astrophysics

CK701 MB, BCh, BAO  Medicine
CK791 MB, BCh, BAO  Medicine (Graduate Entry)
CK702 BDS Dentistry
Diploma in Dental Nursing (local admission)
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (local admission)
CK703 MPharm Pharmacy
CK704 BSc Occupational Therapy
CK705 BSc Speech and Language Therapy
Nursing and Midwifery – All Nursing and Midwifery degrees