Overview

The Arts (Hons) programme at University College Cork gives you the space to explore your options. Ultimately you will not only excel in specific subject knowledge you will develop those intellectual, social and management skills essential for today’s working environment.

Key facts

This programme is a full-time three-year honours programme, based at the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences (CACSSS). If you wish to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe and beyond, you can apply to our four-year Arts (International) CK108 programme which is open to language and non-language students.
As an Arts graduate, you will make significant contributions to our society, culture, and economy. The cultural and intellectual enrichment derived from the process of your learning will extend to your contributions, significant and subtle, to your future work environment, community and culture.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asian Studies

Computer Science

History

Portuguese

History of Art

Applied Mathematics

European Studies

Folklore

Gaeilge/Irish

Greek & Roman Civilisation

Archaeology

Chinese Studies

German

Latin

Mathematical Studies

Mathematics

Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 42 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects.

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Mature Applicants: To compete through the mature entry route, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year and apply online via the CAO by 1 February. Your application should include a statement of interest, and you must also apply for and sit the Mature Student Evaluation (MSE) test

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14700 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2685 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2685 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cork

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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