# Liberal Arts and Sciences

**Source**: https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/liberalartsandsciences/
**Parent**: https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/

### Not sure what to study? Explore a variety of subjects before choosing your degree.

## Study in Ireland at UCD

University College Dublin is not only one of the top universities in Ireland – it is also the best university for international students in Ireland. One of the reasons for this is the Liberal Arts & Sciences Pathway. This gives international students who want to study abroad in Ireland – but don’t know exactly what they want to study – a pathway to an undergraduate degree.

This four year programme offers you the flexibility to experience a range of different subject areas before you make your final decision on a degree. You can decide on your degree in year one or two.

Liberal Arts & Sciences is ideal for international students with diverse interests. If you are trying to decide between a degree in Science, Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Agricultural or Food Science, Human Nutrition, Architecture or City Planning and Environmental Policy – this course is for you!

Take a look our [Liberal Arts and Sciences Brochure](https://www.ucd.ie/global/t4media/LA&S booklet 2025 26 FINAL - Milena Delany.pdf "Go to 'Liberal Arts and Sciences Brochure' page") or at the table below to see how the programme is structured:

| Year 1 | Years 2–4 | Degree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2 3 & 4: Agricultural Science Programme | Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2 3 & 4: Food Science, Human Nutrition, or Sustainable Food Systems Programme | Food Science, Human Nutrition, or Sustainable Food Systems (BSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2: Liberal Arts & Sciences → Years 3 & 4: Architecture Programme | Architecture (BSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2: Liberal Arts & Sciences → Years 3 & 4: Engineering Science Programme | Engineering Science (BSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2 3 & 4: Science Programme | Science (BSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2 3 & 4: Social Sciences Programme | Social Sciences (BSc) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2: Arts Programme → Years 3 & 4: Arts Programme | Arts (BA) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Year 2: Liberal Arts & Sciences → Years 3 & 4: Business Programme | Business (BComm or BSc Business) |

### UCD Entry Requirements

For specific entry requirements for your country please visit our[UCD Entry Requirements](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/ "Go to 'UCD Entry Requirements' page") page and search for your country of residence.

## Watch our video from Rae, a Liberal Arts & Sciences Pathway student from New York.

##### I ended up pursuing History and Folklore, two subjects that had not even been on my radar! Now I can’t see myself studying anything else.

Mackenzie Sawyer, North America, Liberal Arts and Sciences

##### I ended up pursuing History and Folklore, two subjects that had not even been on my radar! Now I can’t see myself studying anything else.

Mackenzie Sawyer, North America, Liberal Arts and Sciences

##### I ended up pursuing History and Folklore, two subjects that had not even been on my radar! Now I can’t see myself studying anything else.

Mackenzie Sawyer, North America, Liberal Arts and Sciences

### Take the Next Step

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## Contact UCD Global

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