Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Dublin City University - Qualifax
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
FAQs<br />
the common deadline for mature applicants applying through the CAO is the 1st<br />
February in the year of entry. Please check with your chosen college for their entry<br />
requirements.<br />
Can I apply for any course I want?<br />
Some restrictions may apply in the case of applications from mature applicants,<br />
or in relation to certain courses. Again, the Admissions Office in the HEI you are<br />
interested in can help you with that.<br />
How can I find out if third level education is right for me?<br />
If this is your first time to enter third level study, you might<br />
want to consider some sort of Foundation or Access course.<br />
Many HEIs run their own such courses, and local VEC’s<br />
also run courses for mature applicants. See Section 6 for<br />
details on what is available, or contact the Admissions<br />
Office in the HEI you are interested in.<br />
Please<br />
check with<br />
Admissions Office<br />
for their entry<br />
requirements.<br />
SECTION 1<br />
What help is available to mature students<br />
at third level?<br />
Most HEIs have a dedicated Mature Student Officer, who will be able to tell you what<br />
services and supports are available to mature students post-entry. These can include<br />
academic supports, counselling, careers advice, health services, accommodation,<br />
crèche facilities, disability service, and chaplaincy.<br />
The Mature Student Officer is normally the first ‘port of call’ for mature students, and<br />
can offer assistance and guidance in any area that a student may be experiencing some<br />
difficulty in, whether academic or personal. Many HEIs also run dedicated Orientation/<br />
Induction Programmes for mature students, which take place before you begin your<br />
chosen course and are designed to help in the transition to third level study.<br />
Support is also provided for people with physical or learning disabilities, and will<br />
typically include learning support, access to specialised software, and specific<br />
individual student support where necessary.<br />
Do I need to have Irish nationality to apply to HEIs in Ireland?<br />
You will need to check with individual HEIs for their admission requirements. Normally<br />
you must hold an EU birth certificate or passport (or have official refugee status)<br />
and be resident in an EU member state for three of the five years prior to entry to an<br />
undergraduate course. Non-EU applicants are welcome, but will be subject to fees. In
Change language