1. Choose Taught Course

At UCC, we offer a variety of full-time, part-time and online postgraduate course offerings. Browse our postgraduate prospectus to find a course that interests you.

The postgraduate prospectus pages contain information specific to each course on:

• Entry requirements, 
• course fees and
• who to contact regarding any questions you may have specific to your course

2. Check your Status - Eligibility for EU Status

For application and admission purposes all applicants are divided into two categories:

1. EU and
2. Non-EU.

It is important that you establish your status before making an application to UCC as you will keep this status during your study. You cannot change from one category to the other in the middle of a course.

Read more about finding out your status. 

3. Apply online

• All postgraduate applications must be made online at the UCC application portal.
• You may apply for up to 2 courses in your application (applicants are limited to one application per year). 
• There is a €50 application fee for all courses (apart from both Professional Master of Education programmes which have a €100 application fee).
• See our information on closing dates.

Checklist Before Making an Application

• Valid Email Address - You must have a valid email address to use the online application system. It is your responsibility to check your account regularly for updates.
• Credit/Debit card - A non-refundable application fee of €50 applies.
• PPS Number - Irish applicants are required to provide their PPS number. This is not mandatory for non-Irish applicants. 
• UCC Student Number - Applicants who are currently attending UCC or have previously attended UCC must include their UCC Student Number. If you have forgotten your student number, please use the Graduate Enquiry Form to contact us.

How to Check Your Application Status

Once you have completed your taught application, check your application account regularly for updates on the progress of your application. 

4. Gather Supporting Documentation

The following documentation must be uploaded to the UCC application portal in support of your application:

• Evidence of all qualifications listed on your application, including transcripts of examination results for each year to date that have not been completed at UCC
• Any supplementary documents specifically requested for your course  
• Evidence of English language requirements (if English is not your first language)
• Proof of ID.

Your application cannot be processed until all supporting documentation has been uploaded to your application account.

Fees

All postgraduate courses have a fee. Fees for EU students are payable in two equal installments.

1. The first payment is due at Registration. Registration is completed online in August/September before the first semester period.
2. The second installment is due at the beginning of semester two in January. If your course required a deposit to secure your place, that figure will be deducted from the installment paid in January.

Fees vary from course to course. To find the fees for your preferred course, check the course prospectus page.

Qualification Comparison

If you did not complete your primary degree in Ireland, check the comparisons between Irish and non-Irish qualifications.

The type and level of qualification may vary from course to course. Please check the prospectus for individual course entry requirements.

English Language Requirement

• Check our English language requirements before you apply