IfE Prospectus 2024-2025

MATURITY CLAUSE
Maturity Clause
Are you over the age of 23 and interested in applying for our Bachelor
programme? Then the maturity clause might interest you.
What requirements do I need to satisfy to be considered as a mature participant?
This clause permits an applicant who satisfies the following conditions to apply for
consideration to participate in a course as a mature student. Apart from any additional
eligibility requirements, the candidate must, at a minimum:
i.
be in possession of the School Leaving Certificate or Secondary School Certificate
and Profile (SSC&P)
ii.
have on the date of application
a) attained the age of 23 for entry to courses at MQF Level 5 or higher
b) attained the age of 21 for entry to courses at MQF Level 4.
Applicants interested in the Bachelor programmes applying
under the maturity clause must also be in possession of MQF
Level 3 certifications awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent
examination body recognised by the Institute for Education as
listed in the Admission Regulations of the IfE available here:
Applicants who apply under the maturity clause must demonstrate academic potential
and show that they have gained academically relevant knowledge and workplace
experience. This will be assessed through an interview in which applicants need
to present a portfolio with a list of requested documents. Following the interview,
applicants may also be required to undertake additional studies as a condition for
their acceptance.
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