UCC Undergraduate Degree Programmes for International Applicants

LIST OF COURSES BY COLLEGE College of Medicine and Health

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

College of Science, Engineering & Food Science

Honours Bachelor Degrees

Honours Bachelor Degrees

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING - Honours Bachelor Degrees BFAGR

Agricultural Science - BAgrSc (Hons) - CK412

BSCAT

Architecture - BSc (Hons) - CK606

BSCBF

Biological and Chemical Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK402

BDS

Dentistry - BDS (Hons) - CK702*

BDSG

Dentistry (Graduate Entry) - BDS (Hons)*

BSCMHS

Medical and Health Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK707*

Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Celtic Civilisation,

BMBB

Medicine - MB, BCh, BAO - CK701*

Chinese Studies, Computer Science, Economics, English, European Studies,

BSc (Hons) Applied Plant Biology

BMBBG

Medicine (Graduate Entry) - MB, BCh, BAO - CK791

Folklore, French, Geography, German, Greek, Greek and Roman Civilisation,

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry ++

BSCMWF

Midwifery - BSc (Hons) - CK740

BNCGN

Nursing (Children’s and General Integrated) - BSc (Hons) - CK712

BNG

Nursing (General) - BSc (Hons) - CK710

BAAY

Anthropology - BA (Hons) - CK123

BNID

Nursing (Intellectual Disability) - BSc (Hons) - CK730

BAP

Applied Psychology - BA (Hons) - CK120

BNMHL

Nursing (Mental Health) - BSc (Hons) - CK720

BAMUS

Arts - Music - BA (Hons) - CK104

BSCNU

Nursing Studies - BSc (Hons) 1 Year Top Up

BAINT

Arts (International) - BA (Hons) - CK108

BSCOT

Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) - CK704

BACRM

Criminology - BA (Hons) - CK113

BPHARM

Pharmacy - BPharm (Hons) - CK703

BADH

Digital Humanities and Information Technology - BA (Hons) - CK118

BSCPHS

Public Health Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK706

BAEYCS

Early Years and Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) - CK111

Speech and Language Therapy - BSc (Hons) - CK705

BSc (Hons) Applied Plant Biology

BSCSLT

BAEN

English - BA (Hons) - CK109

BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Biology

BAFX

Film and Screen Media - BA (Hons) - CK105

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

BEDGA

Gaeilge - BEd (Hons) - CK124

BSc (Hons) Geosciences

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BA

Arts - BA (Hons) - CK101 Subjects available in Arts

History of Art, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematical Studies, Mathematics,

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology ++

Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Religions and Global Diversity, Studies in

BSc (Hons) Chemistry +++

Music, Spanish, Sociology

BSc (Hons) Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds ++ BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Microbiology ++ BSc (Hons) Neuroscience ++ BSc (Hons) Physiology BSCR

Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK404

BSCGPS

Government and Political Science - BSc (Hons) - CK122

International Transfer Programmes (note: applicants assessed on a case by case basis).

BAPC

Psychology and Computing - BA (Hons) - CK121

BSOC

Social Science - BSocSc (Hons) - CK102

BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics

International Diploma programmes available to applicants from approved partner institutions. Other applicants may apply on a

BSW

Social Work - BSW (Hons) - CK115

BSc (Hons) Chemistry +++

BEDSS

Physical Education, Sports Studies & Arts - BEd (Hons) - CK125

BATP

Theatre and Performative Practices - BA (Hons) - CK112

BAWL

World Languages - BA (Hons) - CK110

BYCW

Youth and Community Work - BSocSc (Hons) - CK114

case by case basis.

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Work Placements offered during this programme.

+++

Study Placements offered during this programme.

BSc (Hons) Zoology BSCCM

Chemical Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK406

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Science BSCSF

Computer Science - BSc (Hons) - CK401 BSc (Single Hons) Computer Science BSc (Single Hons) Computer Science (Software Entrepreneurship)

BSCDSA

Data Science and Analytics - BSc (Hons) - CK411

BEG

Engineering - BE (Hons) - CK600 BE (Hons) Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering / ME ++/+++ BE (Hons) Electrical and Electronic / ME ++/+++ BE (Hons) Energy Engineering / ME ++/+++ BE (Hons) Process and Chemical Engineering / ME ++/+++

Quick Tip

FOOD SCIENCE – Honours Bachelor Degrees

Type “UCC + programme code” into any Internet

BFS

Food Science - BSc (Hons) - CK505

search engine to bring you to that programme page.

BSCGN

Genetics - BSc (Hons) - CK405

BSCMS

Mathematical Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK407

e.g. UCC + MAINTR = International Relations

BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science BSc (Hons) Mathematical Sciences BSc (Hons) Mathematical Sciences and Physics Nutritional Sciences - BSc (Hons) - CK504

BSCPY

Physics and Astrophysics - BSc (Hons) - CK408 BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics BSc (Hons) Mathematical Science and Physics

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College of Business and Law BUSINESS - Honours Bachelor Degrees

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BSCAC

Accounting - BSc (Hons) - CK202

BSCI

Business Information Systems - BSc (Hons) - CK203

BCOM

Commerce - BComm (Hons) - CK201

BAECN

Economics - BA (Hons) - CK212

BSCF

Finance - BSc (Hons) - CK204

BFM

Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship - BSc (Hons)- CK213

BSCIBL

International Business with Languages (Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian, and Spanish) - BSc (Hons) - CK215

BSCIDT

International Development - BSc (Hons) - CK214

LAW – Honours Bachelor Degrees

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BCLP

Law (Pathways) - BCL (Hons) - CK301

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BCLB

Law and Business - BCL (Hons) - CK307

BCLF

Law and French - BCL (Hons) - CK302

BCLGA

Law and Irish - BCL (Hons) - CK304

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BFNS

BSc (Hons) Astrophysics

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Education is richly embedded in the history of Ireland. We are today, as we always have been, attempting to push the boundaries of learning and innovation. Take the step to study overseas in Ireland, and unlock a world class education, with so much more to discover:

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Fees vary per course. Non-medical programmes range

For students who want to embrace everything university life has to offer, University College Cork (UCC) is the right choice. University College Cork —

from €12,400 to €22,000. Living costs range from

a world-class university was founded in 1845 and combines a rich tradition of

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UCC is unrivalled in the quality of academic programmes, the beauty of its

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to the friendliest of Irish people, means that a warm welcome awaits every

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student. And that’s not all – Cork has been named a UNESCO Learning City,

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one of only twelve cities in the world to hold this title. Defined by UNESCO as ‘a city which effectively mobilizes its resources across all sectors to maximise

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the opportunities for lifelong learning for all its citizens’, Cork and UCC are

Europe in terms of graduates

symmetrical in our ambitions for our students.’

per 1,000 inhabitants

inspired by great thinkers, writers, artists and musicians

Ireland is ranked first in Europe in terms of

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UCC degrees are internationally recognised and, when you come here, you’ll join a vibrant campus community of over 24,000 students from over 100 countries. Through our world-class degree programmes and

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award-winning student supports, you will be equipped with the intellectual

Extra-curricular activities

curiosity to continuously create and share your learnings to benefit society

With over 100 societies and sports clubs to choose from, we encourage

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and global and local economies. You will have the ability and agility to think

wellness of body and mind in our students. Activities range from trampolining

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differently, challenge and disrupt the status-quo and create and add value.

to the Science Fiction society, with something for everyone. Students can also

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You will be empowered to begin, belong and become the person you want

make use of excellent free sporting facilities and join teams which help with

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integration into our university. Cork City provides endless entertainment in the

kinship, common values and

Well connected to Europe – an English speaking nation

UCC has 23 subject areas

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Rich arts and culture,

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campus and its vibrant student life. Our location in picturesque Cork, home

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form of plays, concerts, exhibitions, shopping and festivals.

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Student Support International students seeking support while at UCC can firmly rely on our various academic and personal support services. For more information on

We will empower you to develop graduate attributes and

specific support groups and facilities on campus, please visit the following

alues, and life-wide, lifelong and life-deep skills, enabling

link: ucc.ie/en/international/studentinfohub/

you to become future-ready, now. You will be actively supported to embrace opportunities to identify, devise and

Ranked 1st in Ireland for Overall Satisfaction, Career

implement innovative, equitable and sustainable solutions to real-life problems in our communities and at a global level.

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Living in Cork

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A vibrant, cosmopolitan city.

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Surrounded by stunning landscape.

UCC is organised into four colleges: College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, College of Business and Law, College of

A thriving, international environment We encourage diversity of thought, ambition and knowledge sharing.

International students feel right at home here. UCC enjoys an international reputation which draws 4,000 students from over 100 countries across the world.

Science, Engineering and Food Science and the College of Medicine and Health. Each of these colleges offers a wide variety of

Cork is Ireland’s second largest city and is located near the south coast

undergraduate programmes which encourage our central themes,

of Ireland. It offers students all the advantages of a bustling, vibrant and

and spark independent thinking.

cosmopolitan city, with parks, galleries, shops, restaurants, theatres and historical buildings in abundance. Simultaneously it possesses a small-town

Many programmes have paid work placements built into the degree

familiarity and students can navigate the city on foot or by bicycle with

or periods of study abroad which is hugely beneficial to students

ease. If you step away from the city, County Cork provides some of the most

when they are looking for employment post-university. For students

stunning coastlines and walks in Europe, and all right at your doorstep as a

taking a language, their proficiency is strongly improved with a

student of UCC.

study abroad option in a country of their chosen language.

Cork also provides excellent career opportunities once you graduate. Apple’s

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BNY Mellon and Dell EMC based there. There’s no limit to the post-education

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opportunities provided to UCC students in Cork.

Living in the heart of Cork UCC is an integral part of the city of Cork, and students play an important role in the community at large. A wide range of accommodation options are

Scholarships

available, from campus accommodation to private houses or apartments.

We offer a number of scholarships for international

Either way, you will have the city and Cork County on your doorstep. For

undergraduate students. Please visit the following link to view

more information, please see: ucc.ie/en/international/studentinfohub/

scholarship offerings: ucc.ie/scholarships

beforeyouarrive/accommodation/

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