Dublin City University - Qualifax

TIPPERARY
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
About the Institute
Tipperary Institute was established by the Government in
1998 as a specialised institute of higher education with the
explicit remit: To provide education and training for the rural,
community, business, technological, scientific, commercial,
industrial, social, artistic and cultural development of the State
in a sustainable and inclusive manner with particular reference
to the region served by the Institute.
The Institute is committed to social inclusion and equality of esteem for all
stakeholders, as well as positive action for equality. Consequently the provision of
educational opportunity to all persons, but particularly those who have not had the
opportunity to participate in higher education previously is of paramount importance
to the organisation and its staff. Mature students are one such group and the Institute
is committed to providing variety of ways for mature students to attend College,
a variety of relevant educational programme. TI is also committed to providing
comprehensive academic and personal supports for students when they enrol with us.
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY
Pre-entry Supports
Open Days and Information Evenings
Talks, exhibitions and visits to groups of adult learners e.g. VTOS, BETI etc.
Campus Visits for VTOS and other Adult learner groups
Strong links with other education providers, Local Area Partnerships etc.
The provision of a FETAC Foundation course for adults returning to learning
Access Officer and academic staff available to meet students on one to one basis to
discuss options at pre-entry.
At interview all applicants are invited to complete a personal statement which
includes a section requesting information on areas where the applicant may feel a
weakness or where s/he may request additional assistance on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
Normally applicants must be 23 years of age or over on the 1st January of the year of
entry to the programme.
Mature applicants should complete the CAO application form, including pages three
and four and indicate mature applicant in the appropriate box.
Each Mature applicant is considered on an individual basis and all applicants are
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