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Foundation or pathway, General studies. University College Cork, Cork, County of Cork, Ireland.
Higher Diploma - Academic Discourse and Skills- International Master’s Pathway (IMP) is a foundation or pathway program in general studies at University College Cork, a public institution in Cork, County of Cork, Ireland, founded in 1845.
First-year tuition is listed at 12,500 EUR and the application fee at 50 EUR.
Plan for about 22,550 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 12,500 EUR |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 10,000 EUR |
| Application fee (one time) | 50 EUR |
| Estimated first-year total | 22,550 EUR |
Our directory lists 21 foundation or pathway programs in general studies at 6 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 16,330 EUR, and the middle half cost between 16,330 EUR and 16,330 EUR.
At 12,500 EUR, Higher Diploma - Academic Discourse and Skills- International Master’s Pathway (IMP) is 23% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 11,000 EUR to 26,500 EUR.
If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in general studies have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Foundation Studies for International Students | Technological University of the Shannon - Moylish, Limerick | 11,000 EUR |
| 2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Programme - Continue to Bachelor of Arts - European Studies (LM040) | University of Limerick, Limerick | 11,950 EUR |
| 2-Term Pathway Program - International Foundation Year - Business and Economics - Continue to Bachelors of Theology at St. Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth | UniHaven College, Maynooth | 16,330 EUR |
| International Foundation Programme in Law, Business, Economics, and Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama and Theatre Studies | Trinity College Dublin, Dublin | 16,678 EUR |
| 3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Joint Honours | Dublin International Study Centre, Dublin | 22,250 EUR |
University College Cork sets the exact entry requirements for Higher Diploma - Academic Discourse and Skills- International Master’s Pathway (IMP). For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.
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First-year tuition is listed at 12,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; University College Cork estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 50 EUR. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The school has not listed an intake date for this program. Ask us for the current intakes.
It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to University College Cork, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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