The Early Start Semester and Full Academic Year programme combines a three-week specialised pre-session course with a full academic year at University College Cork. During the pre- ession course, running through mid August to early September, visiting students are introduced to Irish Studies through a carefully guided approach to Ireland’s history, culture, civilisation and environment. You will gain an insight into the nature of Ireland, both past and present, and the manner in which the modern and the ancient may be examined side by side in an integrated course. Once the pre-session course is completed in early September, you can register for a range of modules which are offered over the full academic year. Ten UCC credits are awarded for the pre-session, and students may earn up to an additional 60 credits for the regular academic year.

 

Six separate Early Start modules are offered:

• Irish Archaeology
• Irish Folklore and Tradition
• History and Modern Ireland
• Literatures in Ireland
• Music in Ireland
• Management and Marketing in the European Union.

 

Visiting students can choose one of the Early Start programmes and follow an intensive pre-session three week course through mid- August into early-September. In early September, students will join their Irish counterparts and choose a selection of modules over the academic year.

 

During the regular academic year, you may combine modules from different academic departments/schools/colleges and across different levels, from introductory (year 1) to senior level (year 4). The course allows you to be flexible in selecting modules, although certain pre-requisites may be required for admission to specific modules. In addition, you should also be aware of possible timetable conflicts when putting together your schedules.