International Pre-Masters Pathway Programme (Diploma)

University College Dublin (UCD)

Our International Pre-Master's Pathway Programme is designed to prepare students to successfully undertake their graduate studies in UCD. Students who wish to undertake a Master's degree in UCD must meet the academic entry requirements of their chosen course. If however, they do not meet the English language requirements, they can avail of the International Pre-Master's Pathway Programme.

Our International Pre-Master’s Programmes offer students the best way to prepare for their world class UCD Master’s degree. These programmes provide the opportunity to attend Master's specific preparatory courses with each student attending academic modules relevant to their chosen UCD Master’s as well as modules on thesis preparation, Irish culture and creative thinking.

Students will also receive English language tuition on campus from UCD’s Centre for English and Global Languages staff. Our specially designed academic English programme will allow students to gain the English language proficiency and study techniques needed to successfully undertake their graduate studies in UCD.