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Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks)
Who is this programme for?
The Study/Work Programme (8 months) is open to EU and non-EU applicants. Non-EEA students may be granted permission for a maximum of three language courses. This amounts to total immigration permission of two years (3 x 8 months).
- Study and Work Programmes are listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)
ILEP
| Number | Course Name | Exit Exam | Hours per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0341/0008 |
Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks) |
IELTS | 20 |
| 0341/0012 | Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks) |
IELTS | 16 |
| 0341/0013 | Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks) |
Cambridge First (FCE) | 16 or 20 |
| 0341/0014 | Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks) |
Cambridge Advanced (CAE) | 16 or 20 |
| 0341/0015 | Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks) |
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) | 16 or 20 |
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Learning outcomes
- Engage students in improving their language skills through targeted skills classes and associated self-study
- Raise English language proficiency to facilitate each student’s aims and goals
- Give students the chance to grow in confidence using English in both academic and general situations
Programme Summary
| Delivery | On-Campus |
|---|---|
| Language Level | CEFR A2 and above |
| Length | 8 months 25 weeks of study and the remainder of the time to work or holiday |
| Class Size | Maximum 15 students, minimum of 6 students |
| Age | 18 years + |
| Course Content |
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| End of Course Assessment |
Non-EEA students need to take an exit exam
Exam options
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| How to Apply | Full-time course application form |
| Progression | On completion of your course, you can register for another SW Programme (provided you have not exceeded 3 x 8-month permissions) OR you can re-register for another General or Academic English programme. Please enquire to infolang@ucc.ie |
* Alternative start dates may be possible, please contact infolang@ucc.ie with your request.
| Study and Work Programme – 20 or 16 hours per week (ILEP Course nos.) |
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| step 1 choose a Start date
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Duration |
STEP 2 Choose No. of hours per week |
Price |
| 26 August 2024 9 September 2024 7 October 2024 4 November 2024 2 December 2024 13 January 2025 10 February 2025 10 March 2025 7 April 2025 12 May 2025 |
8 months 25 weeks of study and Work/Holiday for the remaining period
Note: Students with an immigration permission will be required to register at start of programme for an exit IELTS or Cambridge exam and submit a copy of their results to the Centre prior to finishing their course. |
20 hours per week Monday to Friday |
€5750 (Exam fee is extra) |
| 16 hours per week Monday to Thursday |
€4750 (Exam fee is extra) |
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Further programme information
- INIS has published an Irish immigration list of requirements for such students.
- Please also refer to www.icosirl.ie (Irish Council for International Students) for further information.
If you have any further queries on this course please email infolang@ucc.ie