Postgraduate Non-EU Students: How Do I Apply to Taught Programmes?
Application Procedure
Applicants who wish to study a taught masters, higher diploma or postgraduate diploma should apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at the following website:
The application procedure is as follows:
- Apply online through PAC at http://www.pac.ie/
- Include an application fee of Euro 45 (non-refundable) payable by Bank Draft, Postal Order or Credit Card - Laser and Visa accepted.
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Certified true copies of all relevant supporting documentation must be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland
Important: Please ensure you mark all documents sent to PAC in Galway with your PAC number
Required Supporting Documentation
Please post Certified True Copies of the following documentation to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, (please ensure you mark all documents with your PAC number).
You must submit Original or Certified True Copies of the following documentation:
- Academic transcripts of your academic career to date from the Registrar of your University(s) including your final degree results.
- The proof of conferring of the degree (parchment/official statement from your University confirming the conferral date and your degree).
- For other academic/professional non-degree qualifications, please forward proof of award of the qualification and official results, if applicable.
- Reports/Letters from two academic referees indicating your potential for postgraduate study (with the exception of Higher Diploma and Postgraduate Diplomas).
- Birth Certificate, Passport and Residence Permit* (* Necessary if you are resident in an EU state).
- Evidence of name change if necessary (marriage certificate, passport, deed poll entry etc.)
- IELTS or TOEFL score for applicants whose first language is not English. Language School Certificates are not accepted.
- Official translation to English of the original documentation of applicants whose documentation is not in English.
If you are unable to provide any of the documentation listed above at the time of application, please email ieoapplications@ucc.ie advising us when you expect to forward it. Outstanding documentation should be forwarded to Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland immediately when available.
Please note: Conditional offers will be made to successful applicants who have not yet completed their studies. Conditional Offers are not acceptable for the issuing of visas.
English Language Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English are required to sit either an IELTS or TOEFL test.
English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Degree Programmes:
- College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: IELTS 6.5
- College of Business and Law: Business IELTS 6.5 and Law IELTS 6.5
- College of Science, Engineering and Food Science: IELTS 6
- College of Medicine and Health: IELTS 6.5
With no individual section lower than 5.5
Language Centre UCC
The UCC Language Centre can help you to acquire the English language skills you will need in your undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Courses cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as well as focusing on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. These courses are either part-time (usually 4 hours per week, morning or evening) or full-time (20 hours per week, usually mornings only).
For more information on the English courses which are offered at the Language Centre EFL, please follow the link below:
The UCC Language Centre is also an examination centre for IELTS with examinations taking place once a month. Intensive courses are offered by the Language Centre in preparation for the examination. The Language Centre has an excellent record in helping students achieve the results they require in IELTS. For more details click here
Special Requirements
The following programmes may require an interview:
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Social Work
Please check the entry requirements for individual programmes
Closing Date
Taught programmes (Masters, Higher/Postgraduate Diploma): The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June 2012.
Earlier Closing Dates:
The following programmes have earlier closing dates:
College of Arts , Celtic Studies & Social Sciences
Applied Psychology
- Higher Diploma in Applied Psychology - closing date 01 March 2012
Applied Social Studies
- Higher Diploma in Social Policy - closing date 01 March 2012
- Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - closing date 13 January 2012
- Masters in Social Work (MSW) - closing date 13 January 2012
English
- Postgraduate Diploma in Drama & Theatre Studies - closing date 1st May 2012
- MA in Drama & Theatre Studies - closing date 1st May 2012
Geography
- MPlan (Planning & Sustainable Development) - closing date 01 April 2012
College of Medicine & Health
- Postgraduate Diplomas in Nursing – closing date 30 April 2012
- MSc (Nursing Studies) Nursing Education – closing date 30 April 2012
- MSc (Nursing Studies) Clinical Practice – closing date 30 April 2012
Please email: internationalpostgrad@ucc.ie for more information
Please note:
- Late applications will be accepted if the programme is still open
- There is no guarantee that there will be places available while your application is in the post
- If the quota is full we will not be able to process your application
- The Academic year for Taught Masters begins in late September
Processing of Application
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Once an application has been made it is assessed by the International Education Office and the relevant Department.
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Any decision on your application will be sent to you via e-mail.
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Please ensure you check your email account regularly as any corresspondence regarding your application will be sent to you by email.
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The processing of an application can take between 2-5 weeks.
Please note that if an application is received from a UCC Partner / Agent then all the correspondence will be sent to the UCC Partner / Agent.
Applicants from China and India can apply through UCC’s Partners/Agents in: China and India
Should you use this entry route to UCC please note that:
- All correspondence from UCC will be sent to the UCC Partner / Agent
- Any queries should be forwarded to the UCC Partner / Agent
- Application forms can be obtained from UCC Partner / Agent
