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Study and Work Programme

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).
Students can study for 20 hours per week for 25 weeks and use the remainder of their time to work or holiday. Non-EU students can choose to work up to 20 hours per week while attending class and up to 40 hours per week between 15 December and 15 January and between 01 May and 31 August. UCC has a Career Services Office that all full-time students of the Language Centre can access to become "work ready".
- Study and Work Programme is listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes
ILEPNumber |
Course Name |
Exit Exam |
Hours per week |
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0341/0012 |
Study and Work Programme |
IELTS |
16+ |
0341/0013 |
Study and Work Programme |
Cambridge First (FCE) |
16+ |
0341/0014 |
Study and Work Programme |
Cambridge Advanced (CAE) |
16+ |
0341/0015 |
Study and Work Programme |
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) |
16+ |
0341/0008 |
Study and Work Programme |
IELTS |
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 |
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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 | The application form is on this link |
Progression |
Transfer to Academic English with IELTS if preferred and level suitable |
Fees (Exam fee is extra) |
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IT Requirements on Campus, students may be expected to have their laptop or smartphone available to them in class
Further programme information
- INIS has published an overview of conditions for language programme students listing immigration 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.