Program Overview

Programme Overview

The University College Cork (UCC) offers a comprehensive range of programs for students, staff, and industry partners. The programs are designed to cater to various needs, including study, research, innovation, and professional development.

Study Programs

UCC provides a wide range of study programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, international, adult continuing education, and microcredentials. These programs are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.

English Language Courses

The Language Centre at UCC offers various English language courses, including:

• English for Work and Life (General English)
• Study and Work programme (General and Academic tracks)
• Academic English
• Academic English with IELTS 'Gateway to University Programme'
• Summer School programs
• Pre-sessional Programmes
• Part-Time Courses
• Courses for UCC Students
• Scholarship Programme for Asylum seekers and Refugees
• English Courses for university partners
• Erasmus+ Programmes

Research and Innovation

UCC is committed to research and innovation, with a focus on:

• Research and Innovation Overview
• About
• Our Team
• Research Office
• Innovation
• UCC Futures
• Explore our Research

Discover UCC

UCC is a world-ranked university, with a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence. The university offers:

• UCC in the world rankings
• History
• Leadership and Strategy
• Schools and Departments
• UCC Library
• Job Vacancies
• Visit UCC
• Cork City and Region

Business and Industry

UCC offers various programs and services for businesses and industry partners, including:

• Access Talent
• Skills for Work
• Advance Research
• Accelerate Innovation
• Support UCC
• Become a Partner

Advancement

The university's advancement office is responsible for:

• Support UCC
• Donor Impact
• Discover our Alumni
• Explore Benefits
• Make a Gift

Language Centre Programs

The Language Centre at UCC offers various programs, including:

• English Language Courses
• Teacher Training Courses
• Examinations
• How to apply
• News and Views
• Accommodation
• Courses for UCC Staff
• New Students
• Get to know us
• Project 25, Celebrating 25 years of the Language Centre
• Open Nights
• Terms and Conditions

Programme 3

Programme 3 is a 21st-century skills approach, focusing on the competencies of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and digital literacies. The program includes:

• Excellent language input
• Authentic business texts
• Opportunities for classroom interaction
• Collaborative projects
• Published projects on a dedicated class website

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

• Have developed confidence in their speaking skills
• Be better able to flexibly and appropriately use formal and semi-formal language
• Be equipped with communication and language strategies to successfully manage collaborative teamwork
• Have increased their awareness of key business vocabulary and professional practice across cultures
• Be better able to comprehend, summarise, and evaluate information from business texts
• Have received expert feedback on the accuracy and effectiveness of their speaking and writing skills

Programme 3 Summary

• Delivery: On-Campus
• Language Level: CEFR B1+ C2
• Length: Minimum 1 week, maximum 4 weeks
• Class Size: Maximum 15 students, minimum of 6 students
• Age: 18 years +
• Start Dates: Available between 29 June and 24 July 2026
• Hours of study: 20 or 16 hours per week
• End of Course Assessment: No exit exam requirement
• Progression: Students can continue studying with us by switching to another summer programme

Fees

• Fees for Programme 3:
  • 1 week: 380 (20 hours/week), 560 (16 hours/week)
  • 2 weeks: 680 (20 hours/week), 845 (16 hours/week)
  • 3 weeks: 1020 (20 hours/week), 1110 (16 hours/week)
  • 4 weeks: 1300 (20 hours/week)

IT Requirements

All students are required to bring a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to class. A reliable internet connection is required, and students should download Microsoft Teams to their laptop before starting the course.