Since 1908, UCC has grown exponentially, offering a research-led curriculum across 120 degree programmes in Humanities, Business, Law, Architecture, Science, Medicine and more. With a student body of some 20,000, including 3,000 international students, UCC returned to being a university in its own right again in 1997, retaining its original name.

UCC’s alumni includes the prominent mathematician Professor George Boole, who most famously invented Boolean logic, as well as the feminist and politician, Mary MacSwiney.Among UCC’s many historical collections and artefacts are the ancient Ogam stones, thought to be the earliest written source of the Irish language.

Why University College Cork:

Accounting (BSc (Hons))

Agricultural Science (BAgrSc (Hons))

Anthropology (BA (Hons))

Archaeology - Arts (BA (Hons))

Architecture (Joint Programme with MTU) (BSc (Hons))

Arts (BA (Hons))

Arts (International) (BA (Hons))

Asian Studies - Arts (BA (Hons))

Astrophysics (BSc (Hons))

Béaloideas - Arts

Biochemistry (BSc (Hons))

Biological & Chemical Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Biomedical Science (Joint Programme with MTU) (BSc (Hons))

Biotechnology (BSc (Hons))

Business Information Systems (BSc (Hons))

Business and Financial Economics - International Direct Entry (BA (Hons))

Celtic Civilisation - Arts (BA (Hons))

Chemical Physics (BSc (Hons))

Chemical Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Chemistry (BSc (Hons))

Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds (BSc (Hons))

Chemistry with Forensic Science (BSc (Hons))

Chinese Studies - Arts (BA (Hons))

Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering (BE (Hons))

Commerce (BComm (Hons))

Computer Science (BSc (Hons))

Computer Science - Arts (BA (Hons))

Criminology (BA (Hons))

Data Science & Analytics (BSc (Hons))

Dental Hygiene (DipDHyg)

Dental Nursing (DipDN)

Dentistry (BDS (Hons))

Digital Humanities & Information Technology (BA (Hons))

Early Years & Childhood Studies (BA (Hons))

Ecology & Environmental Biology (BSc (Hons))

Economics (through Transformational Learning) (BA (Hons))

Economics - Arts (BA (Hons))

Education Gaeilge (BEd (Hons))

Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BE (Hons))

Energy Engineering (BE (Hons))

Engineering (BE (Hons))

English (BA (Hons))

English - Arts (BA (Hons))

Environmental Science (BSc (Hons))

European Studies - Arts (BA (Hons))

Geosciences (BSc (Hons))

Film & Screen Media (BA (Hons))

Finance (BSc (Hons))

Financial Mathematics & Actuarial Science (BSc (Hons))

Folklore - Arts (BA (Hons))

Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship (BSc (Hons))

Food Science (BSc (Hons))

French - Arts (BA (Hons))

Gaeilge / Irish - Arts (BA (Hons))

Genetics (BSc (Hons))

Geographical & Archaeological Sciences (Unavailable from 2022) (BA (Hons))

Geography - Arts (BA (Hons))

German - Arts (BA (Hons))

Government & Political Science (BSc (Hons))

Greek & Roman Civilisation - Arts (BA (Hons))

Greek - Arts (BA (Hons))

History - Arts (BA (Hons))

History of Art - Arts (BA (Hons))

8-Week Intensive Greek and Latin Summer School (N/A)

International Business with Languages (BSc (Hons))

International Development (BSc (Hons))

Italian - Arts (BA (Hons))

Evening Law Degree (BCL (Hons))

Latin - Arts (BA (Hons))

Law & Business (BCL (Hons))

Law & French (BCL (Hons))

Law & Irish (BCL (Hons))

Law (Clinical) (BCL (Hons))

Law (International) (BCL (Hons))

Law (Pathways) (BCL (Hons))

Applied Mathematics - Arts (BA (Hons))

Arts - Music (BA (Hons))

Mathematical Sciences & Physics (BSc (Hons))

Mathematical Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Mathematical Sciences (Single Honours) (BSc (Hons))

Mathematical Studies - Arts (BA (Hons))

Mathematics - Arts (BA (Hons))

Medical & Health Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Medicine (Graduate Entry) (MB, BCh, BAO (Hons))

Medicine (MB, BCh, BAO (Hons))

Microbiology (BSc (Hons))

Midwifery (BSc (Hons))

Studies in Music - Arts (BA (Hons))

General Nursing (BSc (Hons))

Intellectual Disability Nursing (BSc (Hons))

Mental Health Nursing (BSc (Hons))

Neuroscience (BSc (Hons))

Nursing (Children's & General Integrated) (BSc (Hons))

Nursing Studies (BSc (Hons))

Nutritional Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Occupational Therapy (BSc (Hons))

Applied Plant Biology (BSc (Hons))

Applied Psychology (BA (Hons))

Industrial Physics (BSc (Hons))

Paramedic Studies – Practitioner Entry (BSc (Hons))

Paramedic Studies (BSc (Hons))

Pharmacy (MPharm)

Philosophy - Arts (BA (Hons))

Physics & Astrophysics (BSc (Hons))

Physics (BSc (Hons))

Physiology (BSc (Hons))

Politics - Arts (BA (Hons))

Portuguese - Arts (BA (Hons))

Process and Chemical Engineering (BE (Hons))

Psychology and Computing (BA (Hons))

Public Health Sciences (BSc (Hons))

Studies in Psychology (available for 2017 entrants only) - Arts (BA (Hons))

Religions and Global Diversity - Arts (BA (Hons))

Science Education (BSc(Ed))

Social Science (BSocSc (Hons))

Social Work (BSW (Hons))

Sociology - Arts (BA (Hons))

Spanish - Arts (BA (Hons))

Speech and Language Therapy (BSc (Hons))

Sports Studies & Physical Education (BEd (Hons))

Theatre & Performative Practices (BA (Hons))

World Languages (BA (Hons))

Youth and Community Work (BSocSc (Hons))

Zoology (BSc (Hons))

English for Work and Life (General English) courses help you, using an individual learning plan, to develop the English language skills needed to live and/or work in an English-speaking environment and follow your chosen career.   Interactive and communicative classes with specialised tutors focus on improving both fluency and accuracy while integrating the practice of speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

Language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems (discourse, functions, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary) are taught using a combination of published materials and supplementary resources. Significant classroom time is dedicated to communicative practice and development of skills based on the students’ specific needs. Materials are specially designed and selected to suit the topic of each lesson and include authentic materials which highlight the unique cultural setting of UCC Language Centre. UCC's Connected Curriculum is integrated into these lessons and covers such diverse areas as employability, sustainability, civic engagement and global reach.

Full-time courses in General English are for all levels from Elementary (A2) to Proficiency (C2).  The General English courses aim at developing students' overall ability to communicate confidently in English.  Students also prepare for international exams such as IELTS and Cambridge English.

Minimum 2 weeks

20 or 16 hours per week

09.00 – 13.00 plus independent study

UCC University Hall

Single Ensuite Bedroom

Full Academic Year Rent €5,670 

UCC Victoria Lodge

Single Ensuite Bedroom

Full Academic Year Rent €5,56

UCC Castlewhite Apartments

Single Non-Ensuite Bedroom

Full Academic Year Rent €4,970 

UCC Victoria Mills

Single Ensuite Bedroom

Full Academic Year Rent €5,670 

UCC Mardyke Hall

Single Ensuite Bedroom €5,565 

Single Non-Ensuite Bedroom €5,355 

Security & Booking Deposit is €300

Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture and independence. Cork City is a hub of culture and business whilst the county boasts some of the country's most magnificent landscapes. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!Cork is extremely outward looking; we have always been engaged with the wider world through our proud maritime history. We’re open and accommodating and are delighted to welcome and embrace people choosing to make Cork their home.It’s a place where people quickly feel part of, make friends, connections and put down roots.Nestled in the South West of Ireland between the signature visitor experiences of Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, Cork offers the history, heritage and landmarks accompanied by artisan food and drink and a strong cultural, musical and artistic vibe. We are a place of dramatic natural landscapes, riverscapes, harbours, bays and seascapes. A place of mountains, river valleys and coastlines.For many visitors who live in other parts of Ireland, 

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