Study in Ireland (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the stunning UCC campus, located on 42 acres of wooded grounds on the banks of the River Lee.
• Attending UCC brings the advantage of accessing an extensive catalog of classes each semester- make the most of your university experience by making steady progress toward your degree requirements while also living deep in the heart of Ireland! Cork University Business School has been AACSB International accredited since 2022, and is placed among the top 200 business schools worldwide.
• Receive support throughout your stay in Cork, including an orientation to Irish life, organized excursions to nearby cities, and connection with local students through the UCC Peer Support Leader program.
• Access over 100 active societies and 50 different sports clubs, including areas of interest such as academics, volunteering, gaming/role-playing, politics, religion, watersports, and martial arts, just to name a few.
LIFE ABROAD
A traditional college town, Cork is known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music scene. Spend your free time strolling along the River Lee, popping into markets, dropping into a pub for traditional Irish music, exploring historic castles and cathedrals, or kayaking through the city center. Nearby, you can tour Blarney Castle (and the famous Blarney Stone), the historic port of Kinsale, and miles of coastline.
LIVE
Live in modern, fully equipped apartments arranged through the UCC Accommodation Office. Enjoy a private room that includes a bed and desk, along with shared living spaces and a kitchen with standard appliances. Apartments are typically shared with 2 to 6 other students.
DINE
Dine in the food capital of Ireland on local delicacies such as Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes), Irish stew, and Shepherd’s Pie. Packed with a litany of restaurants, the city has no shortage of brunch and dinner options or cafes to frequent. There are also plenty of on-campus options to choose from including cafes, restaurants, and convenient stores. The average monthly cost of groceries for students in Cork is 200-300 USD.
EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in Cork’s vibrant festival scene! Experience annual events like the Midsummer Festival, film festivals, and music festivals. Dive into classic Irish pastimes by joining an Irish football or rugby team or learning to sail with a local class. On campus, get settled with the UCC International Office’s Welcome Programme, featuring activities like city walking tours, cinema nights, day trips, Munster Rugby matches, board game nights, and Sports Sundays. UCC also hosts Freshers’ Fest, where you can enjoy music, cooking demonstrations, exhibitions, and food stalls. For a small additional fee, join organized day trips to charming nearby towns such as Cobh and Kinsale.
EXPLORE
Enjoy easy transportation around the city with two bus routes that pass through campus, as well as a simple bike rental process with discounts for students. The campus is located just one mile from the city center, so there are plenty of opportunities to explore Ireland’s second largest city. Just 1.5 hours away by train, County Kerry offers some of Ireland’s best hiking and exploring at Killarney National Park and the Dingle Peninsula. Cork's international airport provides daily links to mainland Europe and other major destinations, including Paris, Amsterdam, London, and Frankfurt.
THRIVE
Plenty of support services are available to you while on campus, including academic assistance, counseling services, budgeting help, and more.
What We Love About UCC
We love that when students arrive they get to experience two weeks of exciting activities such as walking tours of the city, cinema nights, table quizzes, and Irish music and dance experiences.
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Course Description
Attending UCC brings the advantage of accessing an extensive catalog of classes (modules) each semester. A generous number of classes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, the College of Business and Law and the College of Medicine and Health are available for study abroad students. The chart below reflects some of the more popular areas of focus but make the most of your time at UCC by picking the classes that work best for you and your degree requirements!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to take up to 30 ECTS which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of approximately 15 U.S. Credit Hours.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Education |
International Relations and Global Studies
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Political Science |
Health Sciences and Pre-Health Professions |
Engineering |
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Pedagogical Foundations (Spring) |
Global Governance (Fall) |
Politics in Northern Ireland (Spring) |
Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (Spring)
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Geotechnical Engineering (Fall) |
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Decision Making in Educational Leadership (Fall)
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Global Political Economy – Trade (Fall) |
The Third Sector and the State (Fall) |
Population and Evolutionary Genetics (Fall) |
Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives (Fall) |
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Early Childhood Pedagogy: Perspectives and Contemporary Issues (Fall)
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Conflict and Conflict Resolution (Spring) |
Citizen Participation (Spring) |
Public Health Advocacy (Fall) |
Mechanical Systems (Fall) |
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Historical Developments in the Irish Education Sector (Fall)
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Democracy: Theories and Innovations (Spring) |
Political Corruption: Practice and Prevention (Spring) |
Molecular Biology (Spring) |
Sustainability, Bioenergy, and Circular Economy Systems (Spring) |
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Inclusion of Pupils with SEN: Opportunities, Challenges,
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International Security (Fall) |
Gender Perspectives on Politics (Fall) |
Human Nervous System (Fall) |
Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (Fall) |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Classes at UCC are taught in “modules”. In a 5-credit module, students can expect to spend 2 hours per week in lecture + attend weekly module discussions.
Students will be able to choose modules available to incoming students in the Book of Modules for Visiting Students. Students can enroll in classes (modules) in multiple disciplines and will take an average of 4-6 modules per semester, for a maximum of 30 ECTS credits in total (roughly 15 US credits). Most modules are 5 ECTS each, with occasional 10 ECTS modules available as well. Please note that only those modules in the Book of Modules for Visiting Students will be available.
Students should also note that modules at the Junior level may be more advanced than the Junior level at your home institution.
Please note that law, medicine, and dentistry modules are not available to visiting students. All available modules are listed in the Book of Modules. Some modules may require pre-requisites and are subject to UCC departmental review and approval. Modules that require pre-requisites will be tagged with the message: "Approval needed from Academic School/Department before you can take this module."
Students wishing to study in the College of Medicine & Health or Speech & Language Therapy require the following Duolingo scores:
College of Medicine & Health: min. 120 overall w/ min. of 120 in each section.
Speech & Language Therapy: min. 130 overall w/ min. 120 in each section.
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