It contains information on application procedures and entry requirements, as well as information on the various facilities and services available to the adult learner on campus. You can be assured of a warm welcome on admission to the University. You can also be assured that the University is making every effort to respond to the special needs of adult learners while students of University College, Cork. These services to be informed by reflective research and guided by best practices in the process of adult learning'. If you have been out of school for some time, you may be anxious about returning to a classroom.
Lecturers are approachable and friendly, discussions are lively and open.
Instead of exams, you may find yourself keeping a journal of learning, undertaking a short written assignment, working on a practical project with fellow students, or producing a creative project. Assistance is available when you need it. The Centre has a wide range of courses open to you regardless of your age, how long you've been out of education, and your background. The aim of the Centre is to make the learning experience an enjoyable one and to ensure it is appropriate to who you are as an adult learner.