English - Study & Work Programme
The Study/Work Programme (8 months) is open to EU and non-EU applicants. Non-EEA students may be granted permission for a maximum of three language courses. This amounts to total immigration permission of two years (3 x 8 months).
| Award Name | CAE Certificate in Advanced English |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Cambridge ESOL |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Cambridge ESOL |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | FCE First Certificate in English |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Cambridge ESOL |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | IELTS Intnl English Language Testing System |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Cambridge ESOL |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAE Certificate in Advanced English | Cambridge ESOL | ||
| CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English | Cambridge ESOL | ||
| FCE First Certificate in English | Cambridge ESOL | ||
| IELTS Intnl English Language Testing System | Cambridge ESOL |
Duration
Length: 8 months
25 weeks of study and the remainder of the time to work or holiday.
Entry Requirements
IT requirements to join our courses:
All students are required to bring to class a fully-charged laptop (with audio and video) and headphones to ensure full participation and access to course materials and a more valuable student experience. A reliable internet connection is required (this is provided by UCC for on-campus students). You should download Microsoft Teams to your laptop before starting your course. UCC recommends the use of Chrome browser for best interaction with all its applications. Please note that a laptop is a device that is suitable for study purposes and students who use another device such as a tablet will not be able to access some functions. A smartphone is not considered to be a suitable device for study purposes.
Eligibility
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On completion of your course, you can register for another SW Programme (provided you have not exceeded 3 x 8-month permissions) OR you can re-register for another General or Academic English programme. Please enquire to infolang@ucc.ie
Further information
Start date: Please contact the college for dates.
Maximum 15 students, minimum of 6 students
Who is this programme for?
The Study/Work Programme (8 months) is open to EU and non-EU applicants. Non-EEA students may be granted permission for a maximum of three language courses. This amounts to total immigration permission of two years (3 x 8 months).
Students can choose to study for either 20 or 16 hours per week for 25 weeks, and use the remainder of their time to work or holiday. Non-EU students can choose to work up to 20 hours per week while attending class and up to 40 hours per week between 15 December and 15 January and between 01 May and 31 August. UCC's Careers Service have a range of digital tools available. These resources will help you prepare and review your CV, get ready for interviews and learn more about transitioning to the workplace.
Check out UCC Career Services webpage Work while you study to read about part-time job opportunities as they arise. Or you can search for a part-time job via one of the many job websites in Ireland. Our Student Engagement Officer will be happy to provide you with a list of these during your orientation.
• Study and Work Programmes are listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)
Learning outcomes
• Engage students in improving their language skills through targeted skills classes and associated self-study
• Raise English language proficiency to facilitate each student’s aims and goals
• Give students the chance to grow in confidence using English in both academic and general situations.
Language Level: CEFR A2 and above
Course Content
• English language skills and systems teaching
• Formative and summative assessment to ensure clear progress
• Project work
• Cultural, university and community sessions
• Tuition based on student language needs
• Guest lecture
End of course assessment Progression
Non-EEA students need to take an exit exam
Exam options
• IELTS
• Cambridge First
• Cambridge Advanced or
• Cambridge Proficiency
Email: infolang@ucc.ie | academicenquiries@ucc.ie | eflsummerschool@ucc.ie | TandD@ucc.ie
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