Expand+To enrol on a pathway programme, you should:

Be at least 17 years old at the start of the course
Have an IELTS Score of 5.0 or above
Have good high school grades

Get in touch with one of our advisors. They can explain the entry requirements t...

Hide-To enrol on a pathway programme, you should:

Be at least 17 years old at the start of the course
Have an IELTS Score of 5.0 or above
Have good high school grades

Get in touch with one of our advisors. They can explain the entry requirements that apply to your country's education system.

If you think you're ready you can fill in our online application form straight away.

English language entry requirements
You must have achieved an IELTS score of at least 5.0, with 5.0 in writing.

Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement, and to find out about acceptable English language tests, please contact us.

The English Language Preparation course
If you haven’t quite managed to reach an IELTS score of 5.0 you can take an English Language Preparation (ELP) course. You need a minimum IELTS score of 4.0 to study the ELP. You'll need to study at least one term to improve your language skills and meet the entry requirements. Courses start in July or September. If you achieve the required module grades in the ELP you'll be able to start your pathway programme.

Country of residence/nationality
You must be what is defined as an ‘overseas student’ to enrol on a pathway programme. We cannot accept applications from Irish and EU nationals. If you have a European passport, please read the pages for EU applicants on the UCD website.

In order to make the most of your time at the International Study Centre, we ask applicants to attain a minimum level of education. Use the table at the follwoing link to find out the relevant qualifications for your country.

http://www.ucdisc.com/international-foundation-year/entry-requirements

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Core Modules

Academic English Skills
Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at University. These ski...

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Core Modules

Academic English Skills
Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at University. These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context.

Project Study
Complete a project on your own initiative, choosing a topic relevant to your chosen degree subject, in consultation with your tutor.

Principals of Economics
Study economic systems, types of goods, resource allocation, elasticity, price controls, market types, cost and revenue, economies of scale and market failure.

Subject-specific Modules

Core Maths 2
Learn the practical application of common mathematical techniques used in many business environments for managerial decision-making. You will make extensive use of Excel and its associated functions.

Principles of Economics 2
Explore aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, unemployment, international trade and development economics.

Accounting and Finance
Learn the basic concepts underlying accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical aspects of financial record keeping and management of accounting systems.

Introduction to Business Information Systems
Gain a practical introduction to IT skills and how they are used in a business and learning context.

Computing
Study HTML and website design.

History and Urban Landscape of Dublin
Discover the historical and geographical influences on the growth and development of modern-day Dublin.

Business Statistics
Develop your analytical and data presentation skills through the use of Excel. Learn about mathematical tools used to apply the concept of ‘margin’ to a range of economic and finance problems.

Introduction to Business Studies (Principles of Management
Develop an understanding of the operational and strategic problems facing businesses in the modern market economy.