Welcome to UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS) Mature Student Evaluation webpage.  Adult Continuing Education are delivering this evaluation on behalf of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences and with the support of Access UCC and UCC Skills Centre will offer information sessions and pre-evaluation workshops in preparation for the sit-down assessment. Registration for the Information Sessions, MSE Preparatory Workshops, and the sit-down two-hour Mature Student Evaluation for 2025 is now closed. 

Mature Student Evaluation

The Mature Student Evaluation is an in-person assessment for Mature Student candidates applying for courses in UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS).

Mature Student Evaluation date: 22nd March in the Kampus Kitchen, Kane Building (basement level). From 10am – 12 pm. Please arrive early. The venue will open at 9.15am.

 No alternative MSE date will be offered to applicants who cannot attend on March 22^nd.

Candidates MUST register for the MSE See instructions below. The Closing Date to register for the MSE is March 18^th 2025.

Please click for Mature Student Evaluation Sample Paper

Please click for MSE Information Booklet

Registration requirements:

You will need to register on UCC Shop HERE. After you have paid your registration fee, you will see a payment confirmation page. On this page there will be a link to an additional form, You will need to complete this form to provide your Central Admissions Office (CAO) number.

Fee: €50. This will be paid electronically via the application.

Registration is now closed

On the Day

• Candidates will need to bring photo identification for entry to the MSE venue. Details of acceptable ID are outlined in the MSE information booklet.
• Candidates who require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the MSE will be supported. Evidence will be required to secure this. For further information see the MSE information booklet. 

Skills Centre Preparatory Workshops

The UCC Skills Centre will run MSE preparatory workshops both in-person and online.  These will include exam preparation, writing essentials, and time management. The workshops will be followed by Q&A sessions.

• Saturday 8^th March, 10am - 1.00pm in person on the UCC campus, Boole 1
• Monday 10^th March, 6.00pm - 9.00pm online via MS Teams.

Registration for the MSE preparatory workshops is required.

You can register for the Skills Centre sessions here. 

Candidate Checklist

• Booked UCC Skills Centre Preparatory Workshop
• Booked Mature Student Evaluation

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