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Studying English enhances your knowledge and writing abilities while deepening your appreciation for literature and cinema.
The UCC School of English fosters creativity and independent thought through its longstanding academic tradition. Our curriculum emphasizes critical analysis through reading and listening, teaching students to evaluate diverse perspectives. You'll gain experience in articulate, compelling writing and productive seminar discussions within a collaborative academic environment that nurtures intellectual growth.
Our English BA program offers comprehensive exposure to the discipline, spanning historical periods and incorporating creative writing, film studies, and theatrical arts. For tech-savvy literature enthusiasts, we provide specialized courses in digital media and technology-enhanced learning to refine both literary and digital competencies.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)