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EAP Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway
Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway will allow students whose first language is not English the opportunity to develop English Language proficiency, whilst at the same time taking modules from those offered across the University in their chosen discipline.
- ILEP number: 0341/0009 (For visa-dependent students)
Who is this programme for?
This programme is intended for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at UCC.
It is aimed at those who meet the academic requirements of their chosen master’s degree or PhD programme but who require additional support in English language skills, and/or have not yet met the UCC requirements in English Language.
Entry requirements
- All applicants must first have a conditional offer letter from UCC for their chosen Masters/PhD programme.
Applicants for the Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway should first meet the academic requirements for their chosen postgraduate programme and have a conditional offer letter from UCC for this programme. Please see UCC’s offerings of taught postgraduate programmes which include specific academic entry requirements for the chosen postgraduate programme.
Programme summary and content
| Programme | Dates | Fee | Current English Level |
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| Version 1 | September 2020 to April 2021 (Semester 1 & Semester 2) | €10,000 | IELTS Overall 5.5 (with no skill less than 5.0) |
| Version 2 | January 2021 to April 2021 (Semester 2 only) | €5,000 | IELTS Overall 6.0 (with no skill less than 5.5) |
Version 1
Is taken on a full-time basis over one academic year and comprises 60 credits. It combines English Language modules with academic modules from the University’s undergraduate degree programmes, chosen in consultation with the relevant head of the academic unit and the Head of the Graduate School in the relevant College. The English Language modules will cover academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation development; and preparation for the IELTS examination.
Version 2
Is a full-time programme of 30 credits and consists of the content in Semester 2 shown above. Topics covered in the Pathway Programme include: learner independence, learning preferences, critical thinking, the meaning of culture, culture shock, different academic culture, avoiding plagiarism, quoting and paraphrasing, techniques for oral presentations, research sources and methods, research ethics and using technology in postgraduate study.
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Semester 1 September to December 2020
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Semester 2 January to April 2021 |
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Progression |
New from 2018-9: Students who achieve 700/900 marks in the English language modules in the Version 1 option, or 385/500 marks in the Version 2 option, may be exempt from the requirement to submit a satisfactory IELTS score for progression purposes. (This option is available in some UCC colleges/departments) The existing IELTS progression route (for all UCC colleges/departments) continues to be valid: i.e. students may progress by achieving the required IELTS scores - usually 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0. Results for the IELTS examination must be notified to the International Office in UCC by 30 June 2021. One IELTS examination fee is included in the course fee. |
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How to apply
Applicants for the EAP Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway should first meet the academic requirements for their chosen postgraduate programme and have a conditional offer letter from UCC for this programme. Please see UCC’s offerings of taught postgraduate programmes at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/taughtcourses/ which include specific academic entry requirements for the chosen postgraduate programme.
All applicants must first have a conditional offer letter from UCC for their chosen Masters/PhD programme.
Please click Pre-sessional 2020 Application FormPathway App Form 2020-21 to download the form.
If you have any further queries on this course please email academicenqueries@ucc.ie.