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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.
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.
ACE News
27 Jun 2025
“I Wanted to Do Something for Me”: Meet our students in Heritage & Folklore
For many of our students, returning to education later in life isn’t just about gaining new knowledge, it’s about rediscovering curiosity, confidence, and community. The Diploma in Heritage and Folklore Studies at UCC ACE attracts people of all ages. Some are passionate about their local history, others are looking to return to education now they are retired, and many simply want to learn more about the stories, customs, and traditions that shape who we are. Here’s what a few of them have to say about their experience so far.
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27/05/2025
21 May 2025
Myrtle Allen Memorial Lecture to examine if food can be both tasty and healthy
One of the world’s leading experts on gut health will give a free public lecture in University College Cork (UCC) at the annual Adult Continuing Education’s Myrtle Allen Memorial Lecture.
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20 May 2025
UCC Programme Shortlisted for National Excellence in Learning Award
University College Cork (UCC) and BioPharmaChem Skillnet are delighted to announce that their collaborative programme, the Certificate in CPD: Neurodiversity in the Workplace, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 L&DI Excellence in Learning Awards.
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24 Mar 2025
Cork’S 20th Lifelong Learning Festival is Launched
Corks popular Lifelong Learning Festival was launched in Council Chambers on Friday 21st of March, with the release of a week long programme of Learning events. This year sees the 20th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival taking place from Wednesday 2nd April to Wednesday 9th of April 2025 with over 420 individual Lifelong Learning free events taking place throughout Cork city.
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