Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
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NUI GALWAY<br />
ACCESS COURSE FOR MATURE STUDENTS<br />
About the Course<br />
The Access Course for mature students is intended for adults<br />
whose background education was limited by socio-economic<br />
circumstances and/or educational disadvantage, but who have<br />
a deep desire and determination to complete their education at<br />
third level.<br />
ACCESS/FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
100<br />
Subjects, Assessment and Award<br />
Core Subjects: include Study Skills, Applied (Essay and Report} Writing, Information<br />
Technology, and Educational Guidance.<br />
Academic subjects: Students generally study four options (two per semester) from<br />
the following subjects during the course:<br />
Arts: Philosophy, Sociology, History, Irish, English, Mathematics, Legal Science,<br />
Classical Civilization and Spanish.<br />
Science/Engineering/IT: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology<br />
Commerce: Economics, Mathematics<br />
Students are assessed on satisfactory attendance and performance in all elements<br />
of the programme, which include written / oral assignments and essays. Academic<br />
progress is measured through a process of continuous assessment and end of term<br />
examinations.<br />
Participants who successfully complete the Access Course will receive a Certificate<br />
of Completion from NUI,Galway, and will be eligible to apply for direct entry (via<br />
the CAO) to full-time <strong>University</strong> degree courses in the faculties of Arts (Galway and<br />
Sligo), Commerce, Celtic Studies, Science, Engineering, and Law and the B.Ed (Home<br />
Economics) at St Angela’s College, Sligo
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