WCFE Course Fees Summary 2026–2027
This document presents the course fees for the 2026–2027 academic year. All programmes include a Basic Fee and a Specific Course Charge, with additional costs depending on the course.
Standard Fees for All Students
*Specific Course Charge to contribute to books, specific course materials, uniforms (where mandatory), student services, professional registration fees and exam fees
Course Fees Breakdown
Advanced Animal Science Level 6
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €80
Additional Costs: €360 (Field Trip, Guest Speaker & Training €200 + Kit €160)
Total: €540
Advanced Beauty Therapy and MakeUp ArtistryYear 2
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €200
Additional Costs: Approx: €510 (Exam Fees €400, Product use €100, Body Analysis Kit €10)
Total: €810
Advanced Certificate in Audio/Visual Media Level 6
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €80
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €180
Animal Care and Canine Grooming Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €340 (Additional Courses & Field Trip €180 + Kit €160)
Total: €490
Animal Science & Grooming Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €340 (Additional Courses & Field Trip €180 + Kit €160)
Total: €490
Applied Psychology Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Applied Social Studies Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €190 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40)
Total: €340
Beauty Therapy Year 1
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €200
Additional Costs: €1,112 (ITEC EXAMS(€209), Uniform €173, Kit €320, Books €130 approx, shoes €30, Makeup Kit & Brushes €150, Product use €100 approx yearly)
Total: €1,412
Business Studies Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Computer Systems & Networks Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €310 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40, Lámh €80)
Total: €460
Fitness & Health
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €1,105 (First Aid €110, NCEF €995)
Total: €1,255
Hairdressing Year 1
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €100
Total: €250
Healthcare Support Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €200 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40, Name Badge €10)
Total: €350
Journalism, Photography, Writing & Film Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €700 (Camera optional €200–€500)
Total: €850
Legal Studies & Criminal Law
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €50 (Book)
Total: €200
Multimedia Production Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Nursing Studies Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €200 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40, Name Badge €10)
Total: €350
Office Administration for Business, Medical & Legal Practices Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Pharmacy Assistant Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €10 (Manual Handling)
Total: €160
Photography & Moving Image Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €700 (Camera mandatory €200–€500)
Total: €850
Pre-Apprenticeship Programme Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €120 (Safe Pass)
Total: €270
Pre-third Level Arts Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Security Systems Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €120 (Safe Pass)
Total: €270
Sound Engineering & Music Technology
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €150
Special Needs Assistant Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €310 (First Aid €110, Manual Handling €40, Crisis Intervention €40, Lámh €80)
Total: €460
Sport & Recreation
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €235 (First Aid, GAA, FAI, Uniform)
Total: €385
Sports Therapy & Injury Management Level 6
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €80
Additional Costs: €515 (Kit, Textbook €100, ITEC Level 3 Diploma €149, Level 4 €155, VTCT, First Aid €110)
Total: €695
Theatre Studies
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €300 (Personal Makeup Kit, Costume, Product Use)
Total: €450
Tourism & Travel Industry Studies Level 5
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €50
Additional Costs: €465 (Amadeus Course €200, Cabin Crew Operations €265)
Total: €615