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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

Most of our programmes open for applications in March, with start dates in September. However, some programmes begin at different times throughout the year. Click here to see which programmes are currently open and accepting applications.

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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. 

 

ACE News

06 Mar 2025

International Women’s Day: The Voices and Struggles of Traveller Women

Margaret Casey is dedicated to empowering the Travelling Community and advocating for long-term housing solutions and equality. In conjunction with the Adult Continuing Education team Mags also supports Traveller participants in studying the Diploma in Youth and Community Work in Adult Continuing Education UCC, increasing the vitally important representation of the Traveller community in third level education in Ireland.
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06 Mar 2025

Lyndsey El Amoud: Expanding Access to Lifelong Learning

Lyndsey El Amoud is committed to making education truly accessible. As Deputy Director of ACE UCC, she develops programmes that support lifelong learning and works on national policy initiatives to break down barriers. Through projects like Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), she ensures that people from all backgrounds can access education. Lyndsey believes that real inclusion goes beyond access—it’s about creating learning environments where everyone feels supported.
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Happening On 05/03/2025
27 Feb 2025

Drop-in information session | Discover Part-time Programmes for Adult Learners

Join us at Cork City Library on Wednesday, 5 March at our drop-in information session for a one-to-one chat with our team members about adult learning opportunities at ACE at UCC. Whether you’re looking to upskill, explore new learning opportunities, or advance your career, come chat to us and plan your next steps with confidence.
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Happening On 03/04/2025
06 Feb 2025

Spring Forward: Adult Learning & Career Growth Workshop at UCC

Join us at UCC on Thursday, 3 April, for an engaging and interactive Workshop. Whether you’re looking to upskill, explore new learning opportunities, or advance your career, this workshop is designed to help you plan your next steps with confidence.
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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.

Martha B.

Diploma in Disability Studies Graduate

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