Program Overview

Language Centre

The Language Centre at University College Cork offers a variety of English language courses and programs for students, staff, and external participants.

English Language Courses

The centre provides courses in English for Work and Life, Academic English, and English for Exams, among others. These courses cater to different levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced.

• English for Work and Life (General English)
  • Price List & Term Dates
• Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks)
• Academic English
• Academic English with IELTS 'Gateway to University Programme'
• Summer School 2026
  • List of Summer courses, dates and prices
  • English for Work and Life FT (General English)
  • Academic English
  • Business and Professional English
  • English for Exams
  • One-to-One
  • Business English and TOEIC Exams Skills
• Pre-sessional Programmes
  • 16-week Pre-sessional Programme
  • 12-week Pre-sessional Programme
  • 6-week Pre-sessional Programme
• Part-Time Courses
  • List of part-time courses, dates and prices
  • One-to-One
  • Business English and TOEIC Exams Skills
• Courses for UCC Students
• Scholarship Programme for Asylum seekers and Refugees
• English Courses for university partners
• Erasmus+ Programmes
  • Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Courses
  • ERASMUS+ English Language Development courses for 2025/2026
  • ERASMUS+ Teacher Development courses for 2026
  • English for Work and Life (General English)
  • Effective English Communication in a University Workplace
  • English for Work and Life + Enhanced Communication Skills in the Workplace

Teacher Training Courses

The Language Centre also offers teacher training courses, including:

• CELTA On Campus
• Online CELTA
• DELTA
• Teacher Development Courses
• Pedagogy Workshops
• Free English lessons taught by trainee teachers

Examinations

The centre administers various English language examinations, such as:

• Cambridge Suite of Examinations
• IELTS Examination

Programme 4: Exam Preparation

This program is designed for students who want to improve their English language skills and prepare for English language exams like IELTS, Cambridge B2 First, or C1 Advanced.

Level B1+ (IELTS Band 4.5) to C1+

The program helps students raise their level of English and learn the skills and strategies needed to succeed in English language exams.

• Receive expert advice and feedback to improve performance in all skills areas tested (reading, speaking, listening, and writing).
• Students can enroll for a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 10 weeks.

End-of-Course Assessment

There is no exit exam requirement for this course when taken during the summer. However, all students receive a certificate upon completion of the summer course.

Online Exam

Arrangements can be made for students to take the computer-based IELTS exam, subject to sufficient demand and a minimum of 10 weeks' notice.

Fees for Summer 2026

The fees for the Exam Preparation course are as follows:

• 2 weeks: 680
• 4 weeks: 1,300
• 6 weeks: 1,890
• 8 weeks: 2,520
• 10 weeks: 3,150

IT Requirements

All students are required to bring a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to class to ensure full participation and access to course materials. A reliable internet connection is also required. Students should download Microsoft Teams to their laptop before starting the course. UCC recommends using the Chrome browser for best interaction with all its applications.

University College Cork

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