Past Papers

Accessing Past Exam Papers

You can view past exam papers from the last five academic years through your SISWeb account.

Some papers, including MCQs, might not be available if the School has requested they be withheld. If you’re looking for one of these papers, you can contact the relevant School directly.

This resource is only available to current UCD students.

When browsing, be sure to scroll through the entire section as some papers might not appear in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I do if I get 'No past papers found' when searching in SISWeb?
Ensure that you've entered the correct module code without spaces, e.g., ‘ENG10100’ rather than ‘ENG 10100’. Double-check if the module code has changed. If the exam was managed by the School, the paper may not be available on SISWeb, so you should contact the School directly.

Q: What does it mean when SISWeb says a paper is 'withheld'?
This means the School has requested that the exam paper not be published. In this case, you should contact the School directly for more information.

Q: Are sample answers available for past exam papers?
You should ask the relevant School to find out if sample answers are available.

Q: Can I access past papers as a UCD graduate?
Access to past papers through SISWeb is only available to current UCD students. If you’re a graduate, you can contact the relevant School to ask about accessing past papers.

Q: Can you send me a copy of a past exam paper?
All past exam papers are available through SISWeb and cannot be emailed to students.