Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
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Time Involved<br />
The course is a one-year part-time evening course running over the academic year<br />
(approximately 28 weeks) on two/three evenings per week.<br />
Students may have the opportunity to attend some undergraduate lectures.<br />
Costs<br />
Course costs for those selected are borne by the <strong>University</strong>, contingent upon funding.<br />
Pre-entry Supports<br />
Information sessions in the local Community<br />
Information on Grants and BTEA<br />
Individual meetings arranged with co-ordinator and tours of the College<br />
Interview procedure<br />
Information on Access at College Open Day<br />
Links with local Guidance Counsellors.<br />
Links with the Adult Learner Guidance Service<br />
Entry Requirements and Application<br />
There are no specific entry requirements.<br />
Aged 22 years or over on 1st January of the year of<br />
application to the Access Course.<br />
Applicants complete an application form, forward<br />
questionnaires to two referees, attend an interview<br />
and write a short piece (on day of interview).<br />
Post Entry Supports<br />
Individual support and mentoring<br />
Financial Support (Subject to funding)<br />
Academic support<br />
Regular group meetings/social events<br />
Mature Student Population<br />
2005/2006 – Fourteen Mature Students<br />
(Note school leavers also participate on the<br />
Access Course).<br />
Main Contact Person<br />
for Mature Students<br />
Karen Kennedy<br />
Access Programme Co-ordinator<br />
Tel: 071-9143580 ext 223<br />
Email: acep@stacs.edu.ie<br />
ST ANGELA’S COLLEGE SLIGO<br />
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