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Adult Continuing Education

Adult Continuing Education (ACE) has been offering part-time education programmes to Cork, Munster, and beyond since 1946 and is proud to celebrate over 75 years of educational services to the community.

Courses Open Now for Application

Programmes commencing in January and February 2026 are now open for applications. Most of our programmes starting in September, are now also accepting expressions of interest.Click here to see which programmes are currently open and accepting applications.

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Welcome from the Director

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Part Time Courses

Adult Continuing Education at UCC offers part-time programmes for adult learners. We offer programmes from levels 6-9. Our part-time programmes are the perfect opportunity to upskill or reskill in a flexible way. In addition to our in-person and blended delivery programmes, we also offer online courses so that you can study remotely from work, home or even a different country. 

 

Support for Adult Learners

Thinking about our programmes but feeling a bit unsure about your capability? Don’t worry, you are not alone, and there’s plenty of support available. As an ACE student, you’ll have access to the UCC Skills Centre with free dedicated sessions designed just for adult learners including digital skills, study skills and more. You can also book one-to-one sessions with friendly tutors, drop in for quick advice, or even get feedback on your essay structure and style.

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Student Profiles

The most enjoyable learning experience I have ever had. I never felt more challenged but I enjoyed that. I cannot understand why I did not do this earlier in my life."

Graduate from DePuy Synthes

For over 10 years, I have attended short courses run by ACE at UCC. All courses met my needs in providing intellectual stimulation and meeting like-minded people. I found the courses excellent."

Mary McCarthy, Skibbereen

When I was offered the place on the course I was thrilled, it was the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and make myself more employable. I now run my own business and have so much confidence."

Maeve Aherne O'Neill

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I found the course very do-able, even though I have a full time job & children...there was loads of time given to complete assignments and the feedback from each of them was clear and easy to follow.

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