Mature Applicants
Mature Student Entry
We are working remotely during the Covid-19 crisis. However, we are available to talk to you through Teams or Google Meet. So if you are thinking about studying at UCC or if you are a current student and you have a query, all you have to do is email us at mso@ucc.ie and a meeting can be set up using Google Meet or Teams.
To request a copy of the Mature Student Guide 2020 please contact the Mature Student Office at email: mso@ucc.ie
Information on Undergraduate Degree Programmes is available here.
The MSAP test dates for 2020:
- Saturday 07 March 2020 (Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick)
- Thursday 12 March 2020 (Dublin only).
Undergraduate Entry Requirements by College
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science
| CAO Code | Programme | Duration | Entry Requirements and Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK101 | Arts | 3 |
There are certain requirements for some first-year subjects. Please see The College Calendar and check 'General' and 'Points to Note' in the UCC calendar for a list of subject requirements. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment. |
| CK102 | Social Science | 3 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK104 | Arts-Music | 3 or 4 |
Places will be allocated on the basis of a combination of the following: MSAP results and the UCC Music Entrance Test, which includes an essay on a music topic, usually held in late April/early May. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Music Entrance Test. |
| CK105 | Film and Screen Media | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + may require Interview + Statement of Interest. |
| CK107 | Geographical and Archaeological Sciences | 3 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK108 | Arts International | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK109 | English | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK110 | World Languages | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. There are certain requirements for some first-year subjects. Please see www.ucc.ie/calendar/arts/art002.htm and check 'General' and 'Points to Note' in the UCC calendar for a list of subject requirements. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + evidence of language learning ability. |
| CK111 | Early Years and Childhood Studies | 3 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + may require Interview + Statement of Interest + Garda Vetting. |
| CK112 | Drama and Theatre Studies | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Interview/Workshop + Statement of Interest. |
| CK113 | Criminology | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Interview/Workshop + Statement of Interest. |
| CK114 | Social Science (Youth and Community Work) | 3 |
MSAP results; Evidence of at least one year or an equivalent of experience, either paid or voluntary, in the Youth, Community or Voluntary Sector; Evidence of Academic potential. CAO Application + Personal Statement + MSAP Assessment + Interview + Knowledge of Social Issues and Youth and Community Work + Readiness to undertake professional training in Youth and Community Work + Garda Vetting. QQI FET (FETAC) Level 5/6 awards listed for CK114 Youth and Community Work at the QQI FET (FETAC) link will be accepted subject to the following
Progression Route from CACE (UCC Centre for Adult Continuing Education) Programmes:You must be 21 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry. Applicants can apply on the basis of having attained a 2.1 minimum in one of the following CACE programmes:
The MSAP is not required for entry to CK114 under the ACE route. However, if a 2.1 is not attained, applicants must sit the MSAP and be 23 years of age on or before 1st January of the year of proposed entry to be considered as a Mature Student. |
| CK115 | Social Work | 4 |
MSAP results; Relevant life and work experience; Evidence of academic potential. CAO Application + Personal Statement + MSAP Assessment + Interview + Knowledge of Social Issues and Social Work + Readiness to undertake professional training in Social Work + Garda Vetting. |
| CK118 | Digital Humanities and Information Technology | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK120 | Applied Psychology | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are expected to show concrete evidence of commitment to psychology as a discipline and ability to cope with the scientific content of the programme. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Interview. Candidates are strongly encouraged to undertake an access course with a significant psychology component. The School of Applied Psychology does not endorse any particular course. |
| CK121 | Psychology and Computing | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are expected to show concrete evidence of commitment to psychology as a discipline and ability to cope with the scientific content of the programme. Leaving Certificate Maths and/or a background in Information Technology is recommended. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Interview. Candidates are strongly encouraged to undertake an access course with a significant psychology component. The School of Applied Psychology does not endorse any particular course. |
| CK122 | Government and Political Science | 4 |
Candidates must have an interest in current affairs/politics. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK123 | Anthropology | 3 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest. |
| CK124 | Education-Gaeilge | 2 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Interview through Irish + Garda Vetting |
| CK125 | Sports Studies and Physical Education | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + Interview + Garda Vetting. |
*Centre for Adult Continuing Education Students who have successfully completed the Certificate in Arts or Certificate in Languages, available in the UCC’s Centre for Adult Continuing Education, and who have achieved an overall result of at least 50%, may apply through the CAO www.cao.ie for a first year place in the Arts Programme (CK101). If successful, you will be granted exemption from one first year subject (15 credits). To be eligible, students under 23 years of age, must meet the minimum entry (matriculation) requirements. Mature students (those over 23) may apply without having sat the MSAP test. Holders of the Certificate in Languages who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the BA degree will automatically receive exemptions for any modules passed in the Certificate in Languages provided that entry to the BA is undertaken within 5 years from the completion of the Certificate programme, and that the relevant modules are still on offer and included in their chosen programme of study within the BA Degree.
More info: College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences, cacsss@ucc.ie 021 490 2361 2773
College of Business and Law
| CAO Code | Programme | Duration | Entry Requirements & Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK201 | Commerce | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK202 | Accounting | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK203 | Business Information Systems | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is required. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK204 | Finanace | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK205 | Commmerce (International) with French | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in Leaving Certificate French is required (HB3 if presenting pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK206 | Commmerce (International) with German | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in a language other than English is required (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK207 | Commmerce (International) with Italian | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in a language other than English is required (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK208 | Commmerce (International) with Hispanic Studies | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in a language other than English (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK209 | Commmerce (International) with Irish | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in Irish is required (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview |
| CK211 | Commmerce (International) with Chinese Studies | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. H3 in a Leaving Certificate language other than English is required (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview |
| CK212 | Economics (through Transformational Learning) | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant work experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + MSAP Assessment + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK213 | Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK214 | International Development | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK301 | Law (Pathways) | 3 or 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant experience as demonstrated in the CAO application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Assessment Test + Interview |
| CK302 | Law and French | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant experience as demonstrated in the CAO application and Statement of Interest. H3 in Leaving Certificate French is required (HB3 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Assessment Test + Interview |
| CK307 | Law and Business | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant experience as demonstrated in the CAO application and Statement of Interest. Leaving Certificate Maths or equivalent is recommended. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Assessment Test + Interview |
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
| CAO Code | Programme | Duration | Entry Requirements and Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK401 | Computer Science | 4 |
Leaving Certificate Maths and/or a background in Information Technology is required (e.g. a NFQ Level 5 or 6 qualification (or equivalent) or comparable professional experience though well qualified applicants with a track record of achievement in other areas will be considered. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK402 | Biological/Chemical Sciences | 4 |
Must have studied a Lab Science subject at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement in Science related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK404 | Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant experience as demonstrated in the CAO Application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK405 | Genetics | 4 |
Must have studied Biology at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement with Science related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK406 | Chemical Sciences | 4 |
Must have studied a Lab Science at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement with Science related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK407 | Mathematical Sciences | 4 |
Must have studied Maths at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement with Maths related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK408 | Physics and Astrophysics | 4 |
Honours Maths or a high level of Ordinary Maths in the Leaving Certificate is strongly advised as this is a mathematically challenging course. Applied Maths and Physics in the Leaving Certificate is highly beneficial. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK409 | Industrial Physics (joint UCC & CIT programme) |
4 |
Honours Maths or a high level of Ordinary Maths in the Leaving Certificate is strongly advised as this is a mathematically challenging course. Applied Maths and Physics in the Leaving Certificate is highly beneficial. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK411 | Data Science and Analytics | 4 |
Must have studied Maths at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement with Maths related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CR320 | Biomedical Science (joint UCC & CIT programme) |
4 |
Honours Maths or a high level of Ordinary Maths in the Leaving Certificate is strongly advised as this is a mathematically challenging course. Applied Maths and Physics in the Leaving Certificate is highly beneficial. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK504 | Nutritional Sciences | 4 |
Candidates are assessed based on education, life and/or relevant experience as demonstrated in the CAO application and Statement of Interest. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
| CK505 | Food Science |
Must have studied a Lab Science subject at second level or QQI/FETAC or demonstrate involvement in Science related areas. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
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| CK600 | Engineering | 4 |
H4 in Leaving Certificate Maths or Applied Maths (HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. Applicants are also assessed on the basis of academic and/or professional background in a science-related discipline, evidenced by exam results and their Statement of Interest. |
| CK606 | Architecture | 4 |
Portfolio (in two parts) to be submitted in April. Part 1 - CV; Part 2 - not more than 8 A3 or A4 pages, which might include sketches, paintings, illustrations, photography and photographs of original 3D works. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + may require Interview. |
College of Medicine and Health
| CAO Code | Programme | Duration | Entry Requirements and Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK701 | Medicine | 5 |
H4 in Leaving Certificate Chemistry and either Physics or Biology, or equivalent. (HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 leaving certificate). Applicants with an equivalency, please note that the equivalency must be clear on the CAO application. Important: Applicants with a primary degree at 2H1 grade or higher are only eligible for Medicine through Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM) and not through the Mature Entry Route. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + HPAT + Interview. |
| CK702 | Dentistry | 5 |
H4 in Leaving Certificate Chemistry and either Physics or Biology or equivalent. (HC3 if presenting a pre-2017 leaving certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK703 | Pharmacy | 5 |
H4 in Leaving Certificate Chemistry and a H4 in either Physics or Biology in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. (HD1 in Chemistry and HC2 in either Physics or Biology if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK704 | Occupational Therapy | 4 |
A minimum H4 in a Laboratory Science subject in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent. (HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). For the purposes of entry requirements, one example of an equivalent qualification would be 'Anatomy and Physiology QQI/FETAC Level 5'. Clear evidence of how this entry requirement has been met should be included in the application form. Most students will find that having Biology at Leaving Certificate level or equivalent will be advantageous in their subsequent Occupational Therapy studies. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK705 | Speech and Language Therapy | 4 |
H4 in a Lab Science subject and a language (other than English) in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. (HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK706 | Public Health Sciences | 4 |
Students are required to have studied Maths and a Laboratory Science subject. CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK707 | Medical and Health Sciences | 4 |
H4 in a Lab Science subject in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. (HC2 if presenting a pre-2017 Leaving Certificate). CAO Application + Statement of Interest + Interview. |
| CK710 | General Nursing | 4 |
Admission to the Mature Nursing programme is based on an assessment test with An Bord Altranais. CAO Application + Nursing Assessment (Please register and apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website). |
| CK712 | Children’s and General Nursing (Integrated) | 4.5 |
Admission to the Mature Nursing programme is based on an assessment test with An Bord Altranais. CAO Application + Nursing Assessment (Please register and apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website). |
| CK720 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
Admission to the Mature Nursing programme is based on an assessment test with An Bord Altranais. CAO Application + Nursing Assessment (Please register and apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website). |
| CK730 | Intellectual Disability Nursing | 4 |
Admission to the Mature Nursing programme is based on an assessment test with An Bord Altranais. CAO Application + Nursing Assessment (Please register and apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website). |
| CK740 | Midwifery | 4 |
Admission to the Mature Nursing programme is based on an assessment test with An Bord Altranais. CAO Application + Nursing Assessment (Please register and apply through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website). |