Open Learning

UCD Open Learning: A flexible way of studying part-time at UCD

Applications for autumn 2024 are now closed, and will open for spring 2025 in December.

Open Learning means you can fit university around your life. Whether you're looking to progress your career, or you've just finished school and wondering if university is for you, Open Learning fits around your schedule and gives you all the benefits of being a full-time student, without the full-time commitment.

Watch the video below and read our brochures for more information, and sign up to our mailing list to get Open Learning updates.

Progression Pathways

Students who earn 30 credits (6 x 5 credit modules) receive a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning. This can be used to apply through the CAO for dedicated places on 16 different UCD degree programmes depending on Grade Point Average (GPA) and modules completed.

You can learn more about the requirements of each Pathway on our Pathways page.

To get more information on Open Learning, you can contact Dr Jennifer Doyle, Head of Operations and Flexible Learning, at (opens in a new window)jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie or Ciarán Leinster, Open Learning Coordinator, at (opens in a new window)ciaran.leinster@ucd.ie.

You can also contact the Access & Lifelong Learning front desk on  01 716 7123.