Additional information will be added to this page over the coming weeks to get you started on your university journey.

Start Dates

Autumn 2024:

First Year CAO-entry undergraduate courses will begin the Autumn 2024 semester on Monday, 09 September 2024.

Cohort

Start date

  • Diploma in Taxation

Monday, 26 August 2024

  • Paramedic Practitioner
  • Community Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership and Life skills (CWELL) diploma

Monday, 02 September 2024

  • Graduate Entry Medicine
  • Grad Entry Law
  • BA in International Business (Year 3 dual degree)
  • Post Year 1 transfers from other institutions

 

Monda,y 09 September 2024

  • 1st Year CAO-entry undergraduate courses
  • Certificate in Music & Dance

Monday, 09 September 2024

Which faculty is my course in?

CAO Courses:

  • LM002 BA Arts
  • LM019 BSc. Social Sciences
  • *LM020 BA Law & Accounting
  • LM027  LLB Common and Civil Law
  • LM028 BA Criminal Justice
  • LM029 LLB Law Plus
  • **LM038 BA Psychology and Sociology
  • LM039 BA Journalism and Digital Communication
  • LM040 BA European Studies
  • LM044 BA Applied Languages
  • LM131  BA Irish Music
  • LM132  BA Irish Dance
  • LM133  BA Contemporary Dance
  • LM134  BA Voice
  • LM135  BA World Music

Non CAO Courses:

  • Graduate Entry Law
  • Diploma in Psychology
  • Diploma in Community, Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership & Life Skills
  • Certificate in Music & Dance
     

Students taking LM020 will complete their Campus Tour and Welcome Talks as per the KBS faculty orientation schedule.
** Students taking LM038 will complete their Campus Tour and Welcome Talks as per the EHS faculty orientation schedule.

CAO Courses:

  • LM050 Bachelor of Business Studies
  • LM056 Bachelor of Arts in International Business


Non CAO Courses:

  • BA Applied Taxation
  • Diploma in Applied Taxation Administration

CAO Courses:

  • LM058 BSc Financial Mathematics
  • LM063 BSc Technology Management
  • LM066 BSc Environmental Science
  • LM068 BSc Food Science & Health
  • LM076 BSc Product Design & Technology
  • LM077 BE Aeronautical Engineering
  • LM082 BSc Construction Management & Engineering
  • LM093 BSc Equine Science
  • LM099 B Arch Architecture
  • LM113  Interaction Design
  • LM114  Music, Media and Performance Technology
  • LM115 BE Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
  • LM116 BE Engineering (Biomedical or Civil or Design & Manufacture or Mechanical)
  • LM118 BE Electronic and Computer Engineering
  • LM121 BSc Computer Science (Computer Systems or Computer Games Development or Cyber Security and IT Forensics)
  • LM123 BSc Biological and Chemical Science (Bioscience or Environmental Science or Industrial Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry)
  • LM124 BSc Mathematics (Mathematical Sciences or Mathematics & Physics or Economics & Mathematics
  • LM125 BSc Physics (Applied Physics or Mathematics & Physics)
  • LM173 BSc Immersive Software Engineering
  • LM174 BSc Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • LM180 Certificate in Equine Science
     

Non CAO courses:

  • Diploma in Equine Science 

CAO Courses: 

  • LM089 BSc Sport & Exercise Science
  • LM090 BSc Physical Education with English, Gaeilge, Geography or Mathematics
  • LM091 BA (Ed) Languages
  • LM092 BSc (Ed) Biological Science with Physics or Chemistry or Agricultural Science
  • LM094 BTech (Ed) Materials & Architectural Technology
  • LM095 BTech (Ed) Materials & Engineering Technology
  • LM096 BSc (Ed) Physics & Chemistry
  • LM097 BSc (Ed) Mathematics & Computer Science
  • LM100 BSc Physiotherapy
  • LM102 BSc Psychology
  • LM103 BSc Paramedic Studies
  • LM105 BSc Exercise & Health Fitness Management
  • LM150 Bc Nursing (General)
  • LM152 BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
  • LM154 BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
  • LM156 BSc Midwifery
  • Bc Nursing Studies (international) not CAO

Non CAO Courses:

  • BSc Paramedic Practitioner
  • Higher Diploma in Midwifery

What to expect starting in UL

Here in UL there are some terms which you will hear frequently. Below is a brief explanation of some of these terms to help you be prepared if you are offered a place in UL.

Term Explanation
Lab Some but not all courses will have labs. These are practical classes where you can interact with classmates and complete practical work.
Log a call This means to submit a query through Student Hub Online (Topdesk). See details below.
Modules Modules are the classes/subjects that you take each semester as part of your course and consist of lectures and labs / tutorials.
Student Hub Online (Topdesk) Once you have created your UL student account, you can log in to Student Hub Online (Topdesk) to find useful information or to log a call (submit a query) for support with a member of the Academic Registry team. You can also find information and support from our colleagues in ITD on Topdesk. 
Student Portal

The student portal is where all of your information and student record are logged. You can also complete the following tasks in the Student Portal: 

 -  Module Registration (each semester)
 -  Update your personal details

Student Record Your student record contains all of your student information including your grades, transcripts etc. You can view your student record on the Student Portal.
Tutorial Tutorials are classes which are based on lecture material and which offer you the opportunity to ask questions which you may not have been able to in a lecture setting. 
ULSL UL Student Life: This is the UL students union. 
Undergraduate Students completing their first degree course are referred to as undergraduate students / undergrads.
Weeks

In UL, we talk about our semesters in Week numbers. A typical semester is broken down as follows:

  • Week 0 (or earlier): Module registration takes place
  • Week 1-12: There are typically 12 teaching weeks each semester
  • Week 13: This is also called Reading Week and is designated time for you to prepare for your exams
  • Weeks 14 & 15 / Exam Weeks: Exams take place over this two week period.

You can visit our timetable website for further breakdown of week numbers and the dates they correspond to.

Student Engagement
A high level of engagement results in a greater student experience. The more engaged you are during your time in UL, the more you will get out of your learning experience and learning environment. This refers to academic life such as lectures, study, and assessments, but also includes extracurricular activities such as membership of Clubs & Societies and voluntary activities.
Watch the UL Student Engagement video.

 

Transitioning to Third Level
The transition to third level education offers some amazing new experiences and opportunities for personal growth. However, it is also necessary to acknowledge that starting university is a big change for new students` academic, social, and personal lives. Students are likely to face issues in relation to these factors, and everyone will cope with these in a different way. The key is that whatever you feel or experience in these initial weeks it’s completely normal, and part of this experience.
Watch the UL Transition to Third Level video.

 

UL Student Supports
There is a range of supports and staff dedicated to helping students at the University of Limerick. If you feel like you need more feedback from university teaching staff, reach out and contact them. Don’t be afraid to ask for help & support from relevant sources, and don’t wait for somebody to suggest assistance - it is up to you to seek help.
Watch the UL Student Supports video.

See here for further Student Supports & Resources.

Orientation & Campus Tour information

Undergraduate students: You will receive detailed information via email about your orientation in due course.

Postgraduate students: Please visit the Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) website for orientation information.

Get set up: Complete your admin tasks!

There are some administrative tasks you will need to complete before you arrive on campus.

You will receive an email from UL advising you when to begin these tasks and you can find instructions below:

Academic Registry Logo

Contact Academic Registry

Main Building, E0-001
University of Limerick

The information provided here is as a guide only, and may be updated from time to time. You are advised to consult official documentation, including the University of Limerick Academic Regulations, as the authoritative version

Data Protection: We will process your Personal Data in accordance with our Student Privacy Notice.