University College Cork

The Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts (Hons) programme at University College Cork (UCC) prepares you to teach and support sport, physical activity and physical education across schools and community settings. You develop research-informed teaching, coaching and learning-planning skills through placements and mentoring throughout the degree. • Award: Honours Bachelor’s degree (Hons) • Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland • Credits: Typically structured as a full undergraduate honours programme (confirm exact ECTS/credit total with UCC) • Delivery: On-campus with school/community placement components • Teaching & practice: Placement-based learning supported by school-university partnerships • Mentoring: Buddy mentoring and tutor/teacher-coach mentoring for student support • Language of instruction: English • Start dates: Check UCC programme intake dates for the year you plan to apply • Fees: Tuition fees vary by applicant category (EU/Non-EU) and year—confirm current fees with UCC • Application: Submit via UCC admissions channels; deadlines vary by intake and applicant type—check UCC for the most up-to-date dates The programme is built around education, sport and physical activity modules, with structured learning opportunities that connect academic content to teaching and coaching practice. Indicative course areas include: • Sport Psychology • Motor Development and Learning for Skill Competence • Exercise Physiology, Diet and Nutrition • Curriculum-Based Physical Activities • Pedagogy and teaching practice • Anatomy of Exercise Placement and mentoring are integrated across the degree, supporting you to apply learning in real school and community environments. You will also complete assessment tasks that may include teaching/learning design, reflective work, and performance-related or practical components, depending on module requirements. For the full module list and year-by-year timetable, refer to the UCC programme handbook/website. Academic requirements (general): • Applicants must meet UCC entry requirements for the programme. • For Irish Leaving Certificate entry: at least six subjects must be presented, with minimum grades of H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are required unless you are exempt from Irish. • For non-EU applicants: qualifications should be of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. English language requirements (minimums shown on the record): • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall • PTE Academic: 63 overall • Duolingo English Test: 120 overall • Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140 overall Other requirements: • Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency to the university’s satisfaction. • Additional documents may be required depending on your education background (e.g., transcripts, certificates, and identification). Check UCC admissions guidance for your applicant category. Note: GRE/GMAT/GPA are not listed as required for this programme on the provided record.

Check for any work restrictions

After completing your degree in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission, subject to meeting the relevant Irish immigration requirements at the time of application.

• Eligibility: You must hold a valid Irish residence permission for study and have successfully completed your programme.
• Timing: Applications are typically made after graduation and within the permitted application window—check the current rules on the Irish immigration website.
• Duration: The length of permission depends on the programme and the rules in force when you apply.
• Work conditions: You may be able to work without needing a separate work permit for the duration of the permission, but you must comply with any conditions attached to your permission.
• Important: Rules can change and may differ based on your nationality and the type/level of your qualification. Always verify the latest requirements before applying.

For the most accurate guidance for your situation, consult UCC International/Student Support and the official Irish immigration authorities.