Dublin City University - Qualifax

Dundalk IT accepts mature applications up to 1st May CAO deadline.
All mature applicants are offered an interview for their highest course preference.
Interviews are held in June.
In advance of interview, the applicant must supply the following to the Access Officer:
current curriculum vitae
evidence of qualifications / examination results if referred to in curriculum vitae (good
quality photocopies are sufficient, never send original documentation in the post).
A number of factors are assessed at interview:
education record
employment record
life experience
level of preparedness (both in terms of knowing what the course involves and being
ready for full time study in general)
The result of interview is sent to applicant as soon as possible after interview is completed
that same week.
Offers to successful applicants are made in Round 0 of CAO.
Post-Entry Supports
The Access Office runs a Welcome Day at the start of
each academic year, specifically for first year mature
students. A skilled facilitator works with mature
students to explore the academic, personal and
financial aspects of third level study.
The Institute’s Mature Student Society is a valuable
source of support and information for incoming
mature students.
The Access Office undertakes to provide study
skills workshops and other such support sessions
in response to requests from groups of mature
students.
Main Contact Person
for Mature Students
Access Officer
Appointments can be made by
telephoning Student Services
Reception at (042) 9370452.
DUNDALK
Mature Student Population
In 2005, 4% of 1st year full time undergraduate
students were registered as mature students.
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