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NUI GALWAY ACCESS COURSE FOR MATURE STUDENTS About the Course The Access Course for mature students is intended for adults whose background education was limited by socio-economic circumstances and/or educational disadvantage, but who have a deep desire and determination to complete their education at third level. ACCESS/FOUNDATION COURSES 100 Subjects, Assessment and Award Core Subjects: include Study Skills, Applied (Essay and Report} Writing, Information Technology, and Educational Guidance. Academic subjects: Students generally study four options (two per semester) from the following subjects during the course: Arts: Philosophy, Sociology, History, Irish, English, Mathematics, Legal Science, Classical Civilization and Spanish. Science/Engineering/IT: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology Commerce: Economics, Mathematics Students are assessed on satisfactory attendance and performance in all elements of the programme, which include written / oral assignments and essays. Academic progress is measured through a process of continuous assessment and end of term examinations. Participants who successfully complete the Access Course will receive a Certificate of Completion from NUI,Galway, and will be eligible to apply for direct entry (via the CAO) to full-time <strong>University</strong> degree courses in the faculties of Arts (Galway and Sligo), Commerce, Celtic Studies, Science, Engineering, and Law and the B.Ed (Home Economics) at St Angela’s College, Sligo
Time Involved The course is a one-year part-time evening course running over the academic year (approximately 28 weeks). Classes are held on two / three evenings per week from 6.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. and one Saturday per month (6 –7 hours). Private (home) study is an integral and important part of the course, and students have the opportunity to attend some undergraduate lectures on campus (by arrangement). Costs Course costs for those selected are borne by the <strong>University</strong>, contingent on funding. Entry Requirements and Application There are no specific entry requirements, such as Leaving Certificate or Aptitude tests, but typically candidates will have a keen interest in reading and learning in general, and will aspire to continue their education to degree level and/or beyond. Applicants must be 22 years of age or over on 1st January of year of application. Applicants complete an application form, forward a questionnaire to two referees, attend an interview and write a short piece (on day of interview). Partnership Courses Currently there are courses running at three Access centres: Galway (NUI Galway, Campus) An Cheathrú Rua (Outreach Bi-lingual Course) Sligo (St. Angela’s College*) *An additional option of Home Economics is available at this college for entry to B.Ed: Home Economics at the college. Main Contact Persons Galway Campus: Rita O’Donoghue Access Co 0rdinator Tel: 091-492971 Email: rita.odonoghue@ nuigalway.ie An Cheathrú Rua: Alma Uí Fhlannchadha An Cúrsa Rochtanna do Mhic Léinn Lánfhásta Tel: 095-33402 / 087-7998675 Email: cillchiarain@eircom.net St. Angela’s, Sligo: Karen Kennedy Access Programme Co-ordinator Tel: 071-9143580 Ext 223 Email: kkennedy@stacs.edu.ie NUI GALWAY 101
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MATURE STUDENT DIRECTORY NUI Galway
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Introduction Welcome to the first M
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What is a mature Student? A mature
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addition, if English is not your fi
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UNIVERSITIES Dublin City University
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Entry Requirements Flexible entry f
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Entry Requirements Candidates must
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Entry Requirements Mature Students
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Application Form. Deadline for subm
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Entry Requirements All of our degre
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In addition to UCD Admissions Offic
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Entry Requirements Mature students
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INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY Athlone In
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Entry Requirements Foundation Certi
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Entry Requirements All applications
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Entry Requirements All applications
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Dundalk IT accepts mature applicati
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