Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
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Qualified applicants may also apply through the CAO (deadline 1st February in year<br />
of entry) but selection of CAO applicants is based on Leaving Certificate points, there<br />
is no interview for CAO applicants.<br />
Academic Entry Requirements<br />
B.A. Direct Applicants<br />
Applicants who make a direct application to the College for entry into the BA on mature<br />
grounds do not compete with school leavers in terms of prior academic achievement and<br />
points but may have completed a recent course of study, such as one of the university<br />
foundation or VTOS courses. Others have no formal qualifications. Work and life experience is<br />
taken into consideration, but recent evidence of study is advantageous.<br />
B.A. CAO Applicants<br />
Leaving Certificate (or approved equivalent) with:<br />
Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and<br />
Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects (which must include Mathematics<br />
and either Irish or English). Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Mathematics is accepted for<br />
matriculation purposes but the College does not award points for this level in Mathematics.<br />
B.Ed. (primary) CAO and Direct Applicants<br />
Leaving Certificate or approved equivalent with a minimum of:<br />
Grade C3 in 3 Higher Level subjects, and a Grade D3 in three other subjects at either Higher<br />
or Ordinary Level. Essential subjects include:<br />
Grade C3 in Honours Irish.<br />
Grade C3 in Ordinary Level or Grade D3 in Honours<br />
Level English.<br />
Grade D3 in Ordinary or Higher Level Mathematics.<br />
Mature applicants may combine Leaving Certificates<br />
to satisfy these requirements.<br />
Post-entry supports<br />
An Induction Programme<br />
A Mature Student Advisory Service<br />
Student Counselling Service<br />
Careers Service & Disability Liaison Officer<br />
Free Medical Service & Personal Tutor Scheme<br />
Study Workshops & Computer Training<br />
College Crèche & Writing Workshops<br />
Student accommodation services<br />
Social evening for mature students and partners/<br />
guests.<br />
Main Contact Person<br />
for Mature Students<br />
Cora Cregan<br />
Mature Student Officer<br />
Tel: 01-884 2280<br />
Email: cora.cregan@spd.dcu.ie<br />
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE<br />
Mature Student Population<br />
In 2005/06 there were 58 mature students<br />
registered as first year full-time undergraduate<br />
students. In total, 202 mature undergraduate students were registered.<br />
79
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