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Courses for UCC Students
International Students Currently Studying at UCC
Courses for UCC students
UCC Language Centre offers a limited number of free-of-charge places on part-time English language courses to international students currently studying at UCC, including Erasmus and other visiting students. Places are limited and are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Only one course per semester may be taken and normally only one course (one semester) per academic year is allowed due to the large demand for them.
In-sessional Courses
Open for applications now.
In-sessional courses focus on developing the necessary academic skills and language required at UCC for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Modules for Autumn 2024 |
(Late applications arriving after the deadline may not be allocated a place on the course applied for) |
| LC1002 English for Academic Study (B2+) |
This can be taken, subject to availability, as a 5-credit module by Erasmus/Visiting students in either semester as part of their Learning Agreement, or on a non-credit basis by non-visiting international students at UCC. Spaces are limited and are usually allocated before the start of the semester. |
| LC1003 Advanced English for Academic Study (C1-) | This can be taken, subject to availability, as a 5-credit module by Erasmus/Visiting students in either semester as part of their Learning Agreement, or on a non-credit basis by non-visiting international students at UCC. Spaces are limited and are usually allocated before the start of the semester. |
| PG6021 (B2+) Semester 1 PG6022 (C1) Semester 2 PG6023 (C1+) Teaching Period 3 |
These 5-credit academic English training modules can be taken for credit by international students doing a full PhD programme at UCC or a full Master's course of more than one-year duration at UCC, not as a visiting student. See UCC Book of Modules for more details. |
Visiting Students
To apply for a place on LC1002 or LC1003, Erasmus and other visiting students must apply before arriving at UCC as all spaces are usually allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, before the start of term. Please email academicenquiries@ucc.ie as soon as possible, putting your name and student number and either Erasmus or Visiting Student in the subject line and you will be contacted before the start of the semester with details. Some places on LC1002 and LC1003 will be reserved for non-visiting international students.
Part-time Evening Courses
General English non-credit courses at B1, B2, C1 and C2 levels including Irish Culture and preparation for international examinations (e.g. IELTS / Cambridge Advanced). These are usually evening or afternoon courses of up to 4 hours per week. These classes are available to fee-paying external students. A discount will be applied to registered UCC students.
Specialised non-credit courses in Business English, English for University Studies, Focus on Fluency and Effective Writing Skills. These are usually evening or afternoon courses of up to 4 hours per week. These classes are available to fee-paying external students. A discount will be applied to registered UCC students.
If you are interested in the Digital Badge option please go to Canvas Catalog / Open UCC to register.
IT requirements to join our courses:
All students are required to bring to class a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to ensure full participation and access to course materials and a more valuable student experience. A reliable internet connection is required (this is provided by UCC for on-campus students). You should download Microsoft Teams to your laptop before starting your course. UCC recommends the use of Chrome browser for the best interaction with all its applications. Please note that a laptop is a device that is suitable for study purposes and students who use another device such as a tablet will not be able to access some functions. A smartphone is not considered to be a suitable device for study purposes.
Other supports available to UCC Students whose first language is not English
If you're interested in a conversation exchange with Irish UCC students needing to practise their Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian and other languages, and willing to speak in English with you, please call to G.29 O'Rahilly Building to register. Alternatively, email Rita Flynn at r.flynn@ucc.ie to enquire.
Drop in English Language workshops for UCC students
While each workshop has a focus, the tutors are English language teachers so students can feel free to bring their English language queries to these workshops.
- Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m.
- Location: Skills Centre, Boole Library basement.
- Tutors: English language teacher assigned by the Language Centre UCC
See link for workshop dates and titles: English Language drop in workshops 2023
These sessions can be booked via the Language Centre infolang@ucc.ie or the Skills Centre website (open the “Public Calendar” to book) or students can drop in on the day and will be welcomed if the workshop is not yet full.