Dublin City University - Qualifax

Entry Requirements
Candidates must be 23 years of age on or before January 1st of year of entry
Candidates must have EU nationality or have lived for at least three of the previous
five years in an EU member state
Application is through the CAO and closing date is February 1st (It is not possible to
consider late applications on grounds of Mature Years)
Mature applicants to Arts Faculty courses must sit a written assessment (aptitude
test) in April
In general successful applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake, and to
commit to, the programme of study for which they are applying
Matriculation standard leaving cert. helpful but not necessary in all cases
Post-entry Supports
Full-time dedicated Mature Students Officer
Professional Counselling Service
Disability Liaison Officer
Free medical service at Student Health Unit
Mentoring scheme
Study Skills workshops
Computer training
Memory Techniques course
Essay Writing
Social Evenings for mature students
Active Mature Students Society
Parties for students and their children
Special Careers Seminars for mature students
Additional academic support for small groups
Financial assistance with childcare costs
Dyslexia Tutor and Assistive Technology Service
Accommodation Services
Range of Clubs and Societies including
Parenting Society
Main Contact Person
for Mature Students
Mary Liddy
Mature Students Officer
Tel. (091) 492695
e-mail mary.liddy@nuigalway.ie
NUI GALWAY
Mature Student Population
NUI Galway has 230 mature students in
first year of full-time undergraduate degree
programmes in 2005/06 academic year.
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