Expand+Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects

Irish Leaving Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

–To matriculate on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a stude...

Hide-Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects

Irish Leaving Certificate

Minimum entry requirements

–To matriculate on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements (see Entry Requirements for each course) and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.

– A student may normally combine the results of Leaving Certificate examinations obtained in different years for Matriculation Registration purposes. This concession applies to Matriculation Registration only; it does not apply to the calculation of points. However, it should be noted that students seeking to enter Medicine must meet the minimum entry requirements, including both Leaving Certificate points and matriculation, in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate.

Acceptable subjects

All subjects of the current Leaving Certificate examination are accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, with the following exceptions and qualifications:

i. Gaeilge – Bonnleibhéal (Irish – Foundation Level) will not be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes.

ii. Mathematics Ordinary Alternative/ Foundation Level will be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, but not as a substitute for the subject Mathematics in courses for which the subject Mathematics is currently an entry requirement. Leaving Certificate points are not awarded for either of these subjects.

Applicants presenting Leaving Certificate results from previous which include subjects no longer offered should email admissions@ ucd.ie for advice with regard to acceptability and any exclusions which may apply.

Combination of subjects not permitted
–The subject “Physics and Chemistry” may not be presented with either “Physics” or “Chemistry”.

–“Agricultural Economics” may not be presented with “Economics”.

–“Classical Studies” may not be presented with “Latin” or “Greek”.

Laboratory science subjects
The following subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate are recognised laboratory science subjects:

Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry (Joint), Physics.

For Science (DN200) only, Applied Mathematics or Geography may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

For Veterinary Nursing (DN310) only, Home Economics (Social & Scientific) may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

Assessment of applications
Admission to most undergraduate courses is extremely competitive. Entry is normally based on the points system for students presenting Irish Leaving Certificate examinations.

Notes
–Minimum points requirements can change from year to year as they are dependent on demand for each course, as well as the number of places available.

–For entry in 2018, 25 additional points will be awarded for a grade H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, where that subject is one of the six subjects being counted for points purposes.

–Applicants’ performance in the Leaving Certificate examination is scored on their best results in no more than six individual subjects taken in the Leaving Certificate examination of any one year. This does not preclude an intending applicant from taking school-leaving examinations in two or more years. In this event, the choice of year for scoring purposes will be such as to ensure that each applicant is credited with the maximum possible score.

–It is still possible to achieve matriculation and subject requirements over more than one year. However, for admission to Medicine, applicants must achieve both the required subject grades and the points in the same sitting.

–The subjects and combinations of subjects not permitted for matriculation also apply when computing an applicant’s points score.

–The points scores for Medicine are adjusted when combined with HPAT – Ireland. Please see www.ucd.ie/myucd/hpat.

–For scoring of pre 2017 Leaving Certificate examinations, please see: www.ucd.ie/ registry/admissions/points.html.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+UCD gives you access to Ireland’s broadest range of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences options. For students who already know and love subjects such as English, History, Economics or Geography — you gain access to world-class academics that inspire...

Hide-UCD gives you access to Ireland’s broadest range of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences options. For students who already know and love subjects such as English, History, Economics or Geography — you gain access to world-class academics that inspire and surprise. If you prefer to explore exciting new subject areas, subjects like Archaeology, Linguistics or Philosophy will show you new ways of seeing and thinking about the world.

Why UCD Arts, Humanities
& Social Sciences?
- UCD's two subject degree in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is the most popular degree in Ireland.

- Internationally recognised as a top quality degree from a world-class university taught by expert academics.

- The path chosen by generations of Irish and international leaders in business, administration, the arts and the media.
- Valued by employers at home and abroad for the quality of its graduates.

- Valued by employers at home and abroad for the quality of its graduates.

- Obtain essential life and employment skills, including critical thinking, analysis and communication, and learn how to be adaptable and flexible in a changing business world.

- Explore and access the expertise of UCD Alumni by participating in career mentoring facilitated by the UCD Career
Development Centre.

Two Subject Degree (DN500)
A three-year course where you study two subjects to degree level and graduate with a Joint Honours bachelor's degree.

Select your subjects
Indicate on your CAO form the two subjects you wish to study. Find out which subjects you can combine on page 35 of the UG Prospectus 2017 (or view groups below).

Year 1
When you register with UCD, you are encouraged to choose additional subjects. 95% of students choose a third subject to study in first year. This gives you the opportunity to experience other subjects you wish to explore.

At the end of first year, you will receive advice and support in finalising your two subject choices before you move into second year.

Years 2 & 3
Study your two chosen subjects to degree level.

Two Subject Social Science
Degree (DN550)
You can also study social science subjects in the two subject social science degree [DN550] see page 65 of the UG Prospectus 2017.

One Subject Degree
A three-year course where you study one subject to degree level and graduate with a Single Honours degree.

You can apply directly through CAO for a Single Honours degree in selected subjects including Economics [DN510], English
[DN511], English with Drama [DN512], English with Film [DN513], History [DN515], International Languages [DN541] and professional degrees in Planning, Geography & Environment [DN514] and Psychology [DN519].

You will study additional subjects in Year 1 and then focus on your chosen single subject for Year 2 and Year 3.

You may transfer from a Joint Honours degree to a Single Honours degree after Year 1 in selected subjects. Individual subject pages detail whether this is an option.

International Study Opportunities
As Ireland's global university, UCD offers many opportunities for you to study abroad in prestigious universities across the world. As part of your Single or Joint Honours degree, you can opt to spend an additional year abroad and then graduate with a four year International Bachelor's Degree. You will receive guidance about your options for international study in your second year in UCD. Each subject page details the international study opportunities available for that subject.

Part-time Study
To find out about part-time study in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences on a fee-paying basis email ahss@ucd.ie

Studying UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Explore your options -
Groups:
Only one subject can be chosen from each group. 95% of Joint Honours students study three subjects in first year.
Single Honours students study at least one additional subject in first year.

Year 1:
Group A
Art History,
Classics: Greek & Roman Civilisation,
Economics,
Irish Folklore,
Linguistics.

Group B
Classics: Greek*,
History,
Music,
Statistics

Group C
Classics: Latin*,
German,
Information & Social Computing,
Irish Studies,
Mathematics,
Philosophy,
Spanish

Group D
Archaeology,
English,
Politics & International Relations

Group E
Italian,
Irish,
Sociology

Group F
Celtic Civilization,
Drama Studies,
French,
Geography,
Psychology **

* Not on CAO grid
**Only available through DN519

Year 2 & 3:
Focus on your degree subjects
Joint honours to degree level –
Two Subjects from those you studied in First Year
Or
Single Honour to degree level ***
One Subject

Optional International Study Abroad.

*** Available only with certain subjects.

Philosophy:
Why is this subject for me?
Are you interested in thinking for yourself? Do you like problem solving? Do you want to tackle some of the most challenging questions that have fascinated thinkers for centuries, such as:
– How can we know anything?
– Do we have free will?
– What is consciousness?
– How should we live?
– Does God exist?

Maths, sciences, literature or history are all equally good preparation for studying Philosophy. The main requirement is a capacity for clear thinking and methodical argument.

Expand+Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Corporate headhunters often target philosophy graduates for their rigorous analysis of real-world problems and their clear, coherent communication of complex ideas. Philosophy graduates are employed in the priv...

Hide-Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Corporate headhunters often target philosophy graduates for their rigorous analysis of real-world problems and their clear, coherent communication of complex ideas. Philosophy graduates are employed in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in business and management, marketing and advertising, media and broadcasting, public relations, education and human resources.

Many philosophy graduates continue with further study of their discipline or proceed directly to master’s degrees in social sciences, law, or business. Our graduates have studied at MA and PhD level in internationally renowned universities from Oxford to Paris-Sorbonne to Harvard. UCD philosophy graduates have established prominent careers in Ireland and internationally as barristers, public policy analysts, human rights activists, journalists and academics.

International Study Opportunities
Recent students have extended their studies with a year abroad in partner universities in Auckland, Paris, Leuven, Seattle and Siena.