Find your Future Career with HCI Funded Courses
There has never been a better time to invest in yourself with UCC’s new, substantially subsidised industry-focused courses. UCC are offering 254 free or heavily-subsidised postgraduate and higher diploma places to those seeking to upskill or reskill under the Government’s new Human Capital Initiative (HCI). Fees are subsidised by 90-100%.
These industry-focused courses offer opportunities to enhance your skills in a number of fields including: languages, software, sustainability and the environment and chemical and pharmaceuticals. They are ideal for new graduates, professionals looking to develop their skills in emerging fields and job seekers looking for new opportunities in the job market.
Find out more about our courses and how to apply through the course links on this page.
Who should apply?
Courses are free for jobseekers and returners and those in employment receive a 90% fee subsidy from the HEA.
- Jobseekers - Those in receipt of an eligible payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, and the formerly self-employed.
- Returners - Those not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that have been out of the work environment for a number of years but who may require upskilling or reskilling to transition back to the workforce.
- Those in employment who wish to upskill or reskill
How can I apply?
Applications for this course are processed via the Springboard website.
Applications are now open
Candidates are advised to apply early as high demand is anticipated, and places are limited.
Applications will only be assessed when all supporting documentation has been received. Please ensure that you have the following documentation available at the time of application.
- Copies of transcripts and parchments for any previous relevant educational qualifications
- Current CV
- References where applicable
- Application Statement (In 500 words or less, please state why you wish to study this programme at University College Cork and explain how you meet the programme entry requirements)
- Copy of IELTS/TOEFL certificate for non-native English speakers
Full details on eligibility for the Springboard+ scheme can be found at:
https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
What will it cost?
No fees are applicable for jobseekers (unemployed and formerly self-employed) and returners (homemakers, carers, etc.) as these fees are subsidised by the Springboard+ scheme.
Those currently in employment or who do not meet eligibility for a DEASP payment will incur a 10% fee which will be collected by UCC prior to the commencement of the course.
Got a question?
Email Katie Sandham, Interim HCI Applications Manager, at hci@ucc.ie
