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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)
ILEPNumber |
Course Name |
Exit Exam |
Hours per week |
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0341/0008 |
Study and Work programme
(General and Academic tracks)
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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 |
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 |
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Delivery |
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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 + |
Start Date
Monday - Friday
Monday - Thursday |
28 August – 15 December 2023 (Cycles 1A - 4) 08 January – 07 June 2024 (Cycles 5 – 9) *Students can continue to register for and attend these courses throughout the summer. +Study & Work programme is an 8-month programme with 25 weeks of tuition. |
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 | |
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 |
Fees (Exam fee is extra) |
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IT requirements to join our courses:
All students are required to bring to class a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to ensure full participation and access to course materials and a more valuable student experience. A reliable internet connection is required (this is provided by UCC for on-campus students). You should download Microsoft Teams to your laptop before starting your course. UCC recommends the use of Chrome browser for best interaction with all its applications. Please note that a laptop is a device that is suitable for study purposes and students who use another device such as a tablet will not be able to access some functions. A smartphone is not considered to be a suitable device for study purposes.
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.