Expand+LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

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Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are also required to pass a music entrance exam.

Applied Mathematics
Students who wish to take Applied Mathematics must have achieved at least a H3 in Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).

Béaloideas
Students wishing to select Béaloideas should normally have a minimum grade H4 in Irish in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent). Lectures are through the medium of Irish.

German
Students wishing to select Non-Beginners’ German should have a minimum grade H4 in German in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent). Students wishing to take Beginners’ German are recommended to have a minimum of grade H3 in another modern continental language, or Irish, or Latin, or Greek, in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent). Students will be accepted to the Beginners group only if they have no prior German, or if they have reached a level no higher than Junior Certificate German.

Italian
Students wishing to take Beginners’ Italian are recommended to have a minimum of grade H4 in another modern continental language, or Irish, or Latin, or Greek in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent). Students wishing to take Non-Beginners’ Italian are recommended to have a minimum of grade H4 in Italian in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent). Students who do not have H4 in a language as above should contact the Department of Italian to request permission.

Mathematics
Students who wish to take Mathematics must have achieved minimum grade H3 in Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent). This subject may not be combined with Celtic Civilisation or Spanish in first year due to timetable restrictions.

Portuguese
If you wish to take Beginners' Portuguese, you must have obtained a minimum grade H4 in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) in another modern continental language, or Irish, Latin, or Greek.

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If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6...

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If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects, in order to meet matriculation requirements. For all courses in UCC this must include Irish (unless exempt) and English. To compete for a place on a programme, you must meet the minimum entry requirements as well as any specific/additional requirements, and then compete based on results obtained, e.g. points. You can combine results achieved in different sittings for the purpose of meeting the minimum entry requirements for programmes (except for Medicine, CK701). However, results achieved in separate years may not be combined for the purpose of scoring points. You will compete based on a points scheme.

THIRD LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
A third language is a requirement for all programmes with the exception of Science, Engineering and Food Science, Nursing programmes and the BSc Medical and Health Sciences.

ACCEPTABLE SUBJECTS
All subjects of the current Leaving Certificate examination are accepted for matriculation purposes, with the following exceptions:

Gaeilge–Bonnleibhéal (Irish, Foundation Level) will not be accepted for matriculation or points purposes.

Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level) will be accepted for matriculation purposes, but not as a substitute for the subject Mathematics in programmes for which the subject Mathematics is currently an entry requirement. Neither will a score be awarded for a grade in this subject.

The combining of the following subjects is not permitted:

Physics with Chemistry (joint) may not be presented with either Physics or Chemistry

Only two of History, Economic History and Economics may be presented

Agricultural Economics may not be presented with Economics

Classical Studies may not be presented with Latin or Greek.

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

Agricultural Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics and Chemistry (joint)
Physics.

For CK600 Engineering, Technology may be accepted in lieu of a Laboratory Science subject.

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QQI FE

We are committed to providing entry to the first year of many of our degree programmes to students who have been awarded recognised QQI (FET/ FETAC) Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications. There are appro...

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QQI FE

We are committed to providing entry to the first year of many of our degree programmes to students who have been awarded recognised QQI (FET/ FETAC) Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications. There are approximately 300 places available across all our undergraduate programmes open to entrants through this route. The way to apply is via the www.cao.ie portal. Entry to degree programmes is available on a competitive basis to recognised QQI award holders. The CAO system counts the best eight modules from a full Level 5/6 Award. The scores from these eight modules, taken at a single sitting, are added up to give a tally which is used to rank students and reserved places are then offered in order of merit. Please visit the Student Resources section called QQI FET/FETAC qualifications on the CAO website for details of the scoring scheme.

You can also find more information on our pages at www.ucc.ie/qqi

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To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2023 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more informatio...

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To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2023 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more information on the application process as a mature student. Some programmes require specific tests e.g MSAP and others have specific educational requirements so it is essential that you check the UCC Mature Student Office website www.ucc.ie/en/mature or contact our Mature Student Advisor for further details at mso@ucc.ie.

If you are a mature applicant, please note that you can also apply to UCC based on Leaving Certificate (LC) or QQI FE results. You may apply under all three pathways, if applicable (LC, QQI FE, Mature). Just ensure to tick boxes 1, 2 & 8, on the Qualifications and Assessment Summary section on the CAO application form, to be assessed under all three pathways.

Expand+Entry 2023 - Restricted Course

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of ...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. 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.

Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2023 at 5pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm.

Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)" on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 18 of the 2023 CAO Handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.

Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1 February 2023, you may be permitted to introduce it on a Change of Mind. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.

Mature 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 2023 at 5pm, and include course choices by that date or add them using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm. (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

Supplementary Admission Routes
Applying for DARE and/or HEAR – to be considered for DARE and/or HEAR, applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1 February 2023 at 5pm. To apply to DARE, you must answer YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5pm on 1 March 2023.

To apply to HEAR, you must indicate on your CAO application that you wish to apply for HEAR and fully and correctly complete all elements of the online HEAR form by 5pm on 1 March 2023.

Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 15 March 2023 at 5pm

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BA/BMus (Honours)

WHAT IS ARTS-MUSIC?
This Arts-Music degree allows you to combine the study of two subjects – Music and an Arts subject of your choice. Studying Music helps you to understand the historical and cultural developm...

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BA/BMus (Honours)

WHAT IS ARTS-MUSIC?
This Arts-Music degree allows you to combine the study of two subjects – Music and an Arts subject of your choice. Studying Music helps you to understand the historical and cultural development of different genres of music throughout time as well as exploring your creative and practical skills through composition and performance. You will create music through solo and ensemble performance, improvisation, composition, aural training, applied work in education and the community, and in the computer music studio.

WHY UCC?
If you study Music in UCC you will be choosing the most musically diverse BA or BMus degree programme on offer in Ireland. Our BA/BMus/BA Arts-Music International degrees are in tune with current international trends and needs in music, and rich in transferrable skills. UCC’s Music Department, with its new recording studio and performing spaces, provide a unique environment for you to foster your musical interests. The department is large enough to be exciting and surprising, but still small enough to offer you a friendly and supportive environment, one where you’ll quickly feel at home. We are exceptionally proud of our exciting collaboration with Cork Opera House, which uniquely allows us to offer you learning experiences and internships in a national theatre as part of your course.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?
We welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds and different kinds of experience of music. You may not have had the opportunity to take Music at the Leaving Certificate level or to have taken advanced performance grades, but you are just as welcome to apply as those who have passed such exams. While we do not ask for any specific requirements at the Music Entrance test, we are naturally looking for you to have a strong interest in studying music and possess skills in using music notation and in performance to a level sufficient for you to cope with the demands of our degree programme.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Our BA (Arts-Music) programme now offers three pathways after first year. You can study for the threeyear BA Arts-Music, four-year BMus or the four-year Arts-Music International degree course. Regardless of which pathway you wish to pursue, in first year you will take courses providing key foundational skills in music and two further Arts subjects offered through the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

WORK PLACEMENT
The College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS) will support you in developing your career interests through a workplace engagement. This Professional Work Experience module (PX3001) may be taken in any year of your undergraduate studies. We also offer Summer Internship opportunities with a number of organisations, including the Cork Opera House.

STUDY ABROAD
You can choose the BA Arts-Music International Pathway
after first year. This will allow you to build a year overseas
into your degree. You can then study Music and/or an
Arts subject with an approved university in Asia, Canada,
Europe, South America and the US.

Expand+In first year, you will study a range of Music modules and two Arts subjects from Groups 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6(a).

In second year, you will study Music as a single subject (50 credits) or a major subject (40 credits) or a joint subject (30 credits) ...

Hide-In first year, you will study a range of Music modules and two Arts subjects from Groups 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6(a).

In second year, you will study Music as a single subject (50 credits) or a major subject (40 credits) or a joint subject (30 credits) with one of your Arts subjects continued from first year so there are lots of choices for you as you design your own pathway after first year. You may also apply to transfer to the BMus to take 60 credits of Music if you wish. You will attend approximately two hours of lectures for each module per week along with tutorials, seminars, practical work, rehearsals and performance. As far as possible, you will spend time in the Department practicing your instrument or voice. Additionally, there are widespread opportunities for you to take part in extra-curricular music making. Theoretical courses typically require up to four hours a week of reading, researching, or other investigative work.

FIRST YEAR MODULES
All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated. CORE: MU1020 Western Music, Culture & Media, MU1021 ITM Studies & Introduction to World Music, MU1022 Gamelan & Solo Recital, MU1023 Ensemble, MU1024 Composition & Music Theory, MU1025 Music Theory & Aural Skills.

FIRST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE
Choose two subjects from Groups 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5 and 6(a) from the Subject Groups table on page 139. Select one subject from each group only. Please go to the individual subject pages for a list of first year modules to find out more details.

Pick 2 subjects
You will study both subjects in first year, one of which will be carried forward.

Group 1
Asian Studies
Computer Science
History
Portuguese

Group 2

(a)
History of Art

(b)
Applied Mathematics
European Studies
Folklore
Gaeilge/Irish
Greek & Roman Civilisation

Group 3
Archaeology
Chinese Studies
German
Latin
Mathematics
Mathematical Studies
Politics

Group 5
Béaloideas
Economics
English
Greek
Religions & Global Diversity

Group 6

(a)
Geography
Italian

Students may not take both Béaloideas and Folklore.

Computer Science is available as a 15-credit subject in first year Arts and thereafter only as a 10-credit minor subject.

Greek is available in first year and thereafter only as a 10-credit subject in subsequent years.

Latin is available in first year and thereafter only as a 10-credit subject in subsequent years.

To qualify as a teacher of Religious Education (RE) in Ireland, you must take at least 60 credits throughout the period of your degree in Religions & Global Diversity, including the following compulsory modules: Authority Community in Contemporary Christianities; Christianities in a Global Age; Islam: Historical & Contemporary Perspectives. This is a requirement of the Teaching Council of Ireland.

Expand+CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduates have a great record for finding employment. Employers recognise Music degrees as being particularly rich in transferable skills, and varied in breadth of learning, a facet reinforced by inclusion of a second su...

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Our graduates have a great record for finding employment. Employers recognise Music degrees as being particularly rich in transferable skills, and varied in breadth of learning, a facet reinforced by inclusion of a second subject area taken to graduate level. Our BMus graduates are highly trained and self-reliant specialists, with the strength of an additional year’s maturation and expertise. They are in much demand professionally. Our graduates work in a variety of settings including areas such as performing musicians; music teachers; music business; arts and cultural heritage management; and in film, television, and radio.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS
Graduates of the BA Arts-Music and BMus degrees have a broad range of post-graduate study pathways available to them both in UCC and in other universities, both nationally and internationally. In UCC options include: MA Ethnomusicology, MA Arts Management & Creative Producing, MA Experimental Sound Practice, MA Music & Cultural History.