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I'm thinking of studying an undergraduate course in a UK university in September 2021. Following Brexit, I'm having difficulty establishing what fees I'll have to pay. Could you clarify what the situation is for Irish students?
Since Brexit, most European Union citizens choosing to study in a UK or Northern Ireland university will be liable for international fees.

However, according to the official Ucas website, this will not apply to Irish nationals living in the UK and Ireland whose right to study and to access benefits and services will be preserved on a reciprocal basis under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

Irish students, therefore, who apply for and secure a place in a UK university in England will continue to pay £9,250, as they have been doing for many years as EU students.

Irish students who choose a course in a Welsh university will pay up to a maximum of £9,000, which is twice what they have been paying up to 2020 on most programmes

Most Irish students were exempted from this fee until 2016 as they were studying in medical or paramedical courses, whose fees were covered by the UK's National Health Service.

This subsidy was abolished by the UK government in 2016 and the numbers of Irish students studying in English universities has since plummeted .

Following Britain's exit from the EU, those selecting a programme in a Scottish university will now also be liable for this £9,250 charge. This will come as a shock to the 500-700 students a year from the Republic who have enjoyed free fees in Scotland for many years under the EU regulations, which set fees within Scottish universities based on the fees charged in their own country for EU students.

Due to the fact that third-level fees were abolished in Ireland in the 1990s, prior to Brexit Irish students in Scotland enjoyed free fees as per home-country rule. For those parents who pay €3,000 annually to Irish universities, and may be surprised that your children don't pay fees, you are paying a "registration charge", which is of course a fee under another name.

Irish students who choose a course in a Welsh university will pay up to a maximum of £9,000, which is twice what they have been paying up to 2020 on most programmes.

There has always been a strong flow of Republic of Ireland students from border counties to universities in Northern Ireland. Fees for students from the Republic securing places in Northern Ireland in 2021 will be £4,395.

Republic of Ireland students who are eligible for a student grant under Susi regulations are entitled to use that funding when registered to study in a university within the UK or Northern Ireland under the Ucas application process.

Remember: the closing date for applications through Ucas is traditionally 15th January but has been extended to 6pm on January 29th, 2021, due to the disruptive effect of Covid-19.
Email queries to askbrian@irishtimes.com

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I'm thinking of studying an undergraduate course in a UK university in September 2021. Following Brexit, I'm having difficulty establishing what fees I'll have to pay. Could you clarify what the situation is for Irish students? Since Brexit, most European Union citizens choosing to study in a UK or Northern Ireland university will be liable for international fees.

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Discover how university can form the foundations of your future career

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A new course aimed at giving young people the skills to optimise their health and well-being has been launched by the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Beginning on 4 October, this free 10-week online course will explore the principles of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine and cover a range of topics tailored to young people between 13 and 18 years old.

Sessions will include growth mindsets, whole person health, positive emotions and positive practices of motivation, exam management, regulating anxiety and time-management. It will also examine happiness throughout the life-cycle and share strategies aimed at fostering health and character strength in adolescence.
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The course will feature modules with clinicians, researchers and academics at the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health. In 2020, a pilot programme initiated by Dr Pádraic Dunne from the Centre, was conducted with transition year students from two Irish secondary schools: Athy College and Ard Scoil Na Trionaide, Athy, Kildare. Feedback from Joanne Parry, Guidance Counsellor and Assistant Principal at Athy College, and the students was used to develop this course.

The course has been designed for educators and workers in a position of responsibility with Garda vetting, including youth workers and youth coaches. Each session is designed to fit the classroom format of 40 minutes.

About the Centre for Positive Health and Psychology

Established in 2019, the RCSI Centre for Positive Health and Psychology is a unique academic centre that combines the scientific principles of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine to enhance health and well-being.

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stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. It's the United Kingdom's equivalent to the CAO. If you're planning to study a university degree in the UK, you have to apply through UCAS.

Last year, I applied through UCAS and am now studying Occupational Therapy (MOccTh) at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. I understand it can be a daunting expereince when applying to UCAS, so here I'll talk about everything I think you should know when applying to UCAS.

The Application

The UCAS Application can be broken up into three parts: the application form, a personal statement and a reference. The application as a whole can take quite some time to fill up and is not something you would do in one day. It took me around three weeks to completely finish and submit mine, so I would advise you start it as soon as possible! The application deadline is the 15th of January 2019 at 18:00, unless you are applying for medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses or to the University of Cambridge or Oxford. The deadline for these courses and colleges is the 15th of October 2018 at 18:00.

The first thing you need to do to begin your application is to go to the UCAS website and register.

Once you've done this, you'll be given a "Personal ID", make sure you make note of this as you'll need this every time to log in.

After you have registered, you can login and begin the application process. You'll also be asked for a "buzzword" if you are applying through your school, and you'll need to ask your school for their buzzword before you start your application. The buzzword links your application to your school and allows your teachers to add your reference.

You're then asked to fill out various details about yourself, from your name, date of birth, address to your education and employment. I suggest you take time filling these details out and always check them before you submit them. For the employment section, I would recommend adding any part-time jobs you may have had. The universities look at this for the skills you usein your part time job, as they may be something they are looking for for applicants to their course.

It may be obvious, but ensure you're truthful when filling out the application form. You may be asked to provide some evidence for the information you disclose, for example the original copy of your Junior Cert results.

Choices

Y ou can apply for up to five courses; you do not have to use all of your five choices, you can just have a minimum of one. The more courses you apply to, the greater the chance you have of getting an offer. Before adding your choices, you should research the universities and the course first. Remember, you could get offered a place there, meaning you would be living in that place for three to four years and studying that course for that duration too. Therefore, take your time to carefully pick the universities and courses.

I spent two full weeks researching different Occupational Therapy courses in all the different universites throughout the UK. It can get a bit tedious but honestly, its worth the research! There's a section in the application to add your choices where you search the university and course.

If you are applying for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and veterinary science, you can only apply for four of these courses. You can add a fifth choice with these as long as it's not the same course. For example, you can apply to four medicine courses and one physiotherapy course. You also can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge as an undergraduate, you have to pick one.

Personal Statement

The personal statement sometimes worries students as they don't know where to begin. The personal statement isn't something to worry about, trust me! It is simply you talking about you. You're selling yourself to the university, explaining why you think you should be accepted to the course.

The opening paragraph of your personal statement should show your understanding of the course. For example, I gave my understanding of what Occupational Therapy meant to me, not a dictionary definition. This is important as the universities want to see your understanding of the course. You should also discuss your interest and enthusiasm in the course. Tell them why you want to do this course and what excites you about it.

The second paragraph should be about your skills and qualities and how they relate to the course you're applying to. For example, I talked about how I had good communication skills due to my part time job as a receptionist. I also linked in how I worked with many members of staff, showing my ability to work on a team as these are skills that are relevant to my course. Talk about any work experience you may have done that is relevant, a life experience that may have sparked your interest in the course or even an article you read which made you research the course. Let them know where the interest in the course came from.

For the last paragraph, you should discuss your hobbies or anything which will make you unique from others. Remember, you want your personal statement to stand out! Also mention how you think you are ready for university life and why.

Make sure to use words and language that's is easy to understand and is clear while keeping it relevant. The personal statement can only be 4,000 characters long and 47 lines. If you have too many characters or lines you will not be able to submit it, so stay within the limits. I would recommend typing it out first in something like Word and then when you are completely happy with it and have proof-read it for spellings, submit it to the relevant section on UCAS. It will take a couple of drafts before you are happy, so have patience with it! You'll get it right, I promise. Ask a teacher, a sibling, a parent or anyone who knows you well to read it too and ask for their advice.

The Reference

When applying through a school, your teacher will write your reference and attach it to your application. You must ask your teacher to do this and I would suggest picking a teacher that teaches you a subject which is relevant to the course you're applying to. I asked my Biology teacher to write mine as I was applying for a health science course. However, it doesn't have to be, it can be any teacher you want. If your teacher is filling out your reference, you must have your application complete, with your choices and personal statement and your payment made. Your referee (teacher) can then upload the reference, approve and send it.

Best of luck with your application. I hope this helps. Please send us a message if you have any further questions!
Áine from Studyclix
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The session aims to tell you about the Rainbows programmes, how they work and how they can support your son/daughter in advance of your son or daughter attending or perhaps they have already attended or you may be thinking about enrolling them . The session will help you make an informed decision.

Rainbows is 35 years in Ireland. We have learnt a lot from children and young people and what their concerns and worries can be. The focus of every session is on children/young people and is not on adult issues. It explores how children of different ages and stages of development can be affected by what has happened, highlighting what is normal and how attending the programme can help.

It is an informal welcoming space to listen - no pressure to speak - questions can be asked at any time.

Many parents and guardians have attended to date and have indicated how helpful it has been.

Feedback from these sessions in 2021-2022 was really positive - we hope to build on our support for parents going forward.

It's great for children to see that they are not alone & there are lots of other children in the same position.

Thank you so much, incredibly valuable and supportive

Absolutely amazing session. Empathy, professionalism from start to finish.

I felt very alone and so drowning in it all. I'm feeling better and know I am not alone. Thank you for everything.

Finding out that my kids behaviour is quite normal

Being able to share and chat with parents going through the separation was v helpful also

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We very much look forward to welcoming you on zoom.

Please boil the kettle, bring your cuppa and log in to meet Anne from Rainbows who will deliver the sessions
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Teenline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1800 833 634.

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Dealing with stress | Advice for Young People | Jigsaw

Young people, in particular, have been heavily impacted. Missed opportunities due to social restrictions, job insecurity and uncertainty about the future have led to challenging situations.

Stress is one of those words we use so often it has almost lost its meaning. To gain a better understanding of how to deal with stress during a pandemic, this article covers:

For pre-historic or early humans, stress appeared in response to a serious danger or a threat, like meeting a tiger while hunting for food.

What is stress?

Stress is a signal that our body or mind gives us to let us know that something is not great and needs to be looked at.

For pre-historic or early humans, stress appeared in response to a serious danger or a threat, like meeting a tiger while hunting for food. Stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol gave us the boost we needed to deal with the predator: either 'fight or flight'.

Our bodies still respond to a threat in the same way today, even though the tiger has been replaced by a maths exam or a row with our boyfriend/girlfriend. Stress can cause a physical reaction: our body gets tense and our heart rate speeds up.

When is stress good and when is it bad?

When young people come to Jigsaw with feelings of stress, we assure them that it's not possible to completely rid your life of it. But, it is possible to better manage, and reduce your stress levels.

Stress is your body trying to tell you something so learning to listen to it is a good start:

Stress isn't always a bad thing. In fact a little bit of stress can be helpful. The caveman can run away from the tiger, and you get the energy boost to tackle two hours of trigonometry questions.

But too much stress can also cause us to freeze; the caveman pretends to be dead when he meets that tiger because he can't out-run it. For you, there's a big exam in a few days and all you can do is stare at the cover of your books. You're frozen in indecision because you don't know where to start, so to briefly get away from the stress you look at YouTube instead.

Stress rarely appears alone. You might also be feeling down, anxious, angry, irritable, overwhelmed or overloaded. Stress can interfere with our sleep and leave us lacking motivation and make it difficult to concentrate.

What causes stress

If we can't identify what's stressing us out, then we don't feel able to change anything.

It's rare we are stressed about just one thing. It's usually a combination of things at the one time that are difficult to manage, such as:

Exams or pressure from teachers or our parents/guardians

Arguments at home or a chaotic house

Worries or stress about friends or friendship groups.

Stress can build up and affect our body and mind. Your thoughts become 'I can't manage what is being asked of me'.

Discover what is really bothering you

Getting in tune with yourself is the first and essential step to dealing with stress.

Think of stress as an alert telling you that there are some parts of your life that might need changing. To defuse this alert, you'll need to work out what's triggering it. This sounds simple, but often we are unaware (or afraid to admit) how much a relationship, job, person, or lifestyle is stressing us.

If what's bothering you is the change in lifestyle due to Covid restrictions, remind yourself that although it is tough, it will pass.

Be your own stress detective

You might notice you get stressed doing college work from home. Many of us are in situations where our families are spending large amounts of time working or studying at home. Even if we usually get on well, being forced to spend most of our time with our family can lead to increased strain.

If it's a family member you are finding difficult, ask yourself why you are so affected by them. It's important to set and keep boundaries for ourselves, as a way of protecting ourselves from being hurt by others.

If you are struggling to stay motivated during these most times, goal setting can be useful to give us a sense of direction.

When you feel overwhelmed

You may feel overwhelmed and are convinced that everything is stressing you out. If this sounds familiar, get yourself a special notebook and record everything you do throughout the day. Next to the action you took, write down how stressed you feel on a rating of one to 10.

Patterns will emerge after a few days. You might discover that deadlines or exams always set you off, or dealing with a certain person, or on weeks where you have no day off between work and study.

These are challenging times and none of us has experienced a situation like this before. If you're feeling overwhelmed due to changes in circumstance, be kind to yourself. It's OK to not be OK.

There are countless ways to unwind your body and mind; find out what works for you and schedule it into your week.

Tips for dealing with stress

Talk it out

Saying out loud how you're feeling to someone else can make a huge difference. This could be with a friend, parent, counsellor or teacher. They don't have to have all the answers (in fact, they probably won't), but talking about what's stressing you will help you find your own solutions.

You might also like to come on to our Jigsaw Live Chat , where you can talk to the Jigsaw Online team via webchat about what is going on for you and different ways to manage it.

Write it all down

This might seem daunting, but your problems will seem a lot less overwhelming when they're all out on the page. You can keep a journal, or burn the pages afterwards if you really want to.

Break things down into manageable chunks

Maybe your room has been in a mess for months and it just seems too much to manage. If you get a to-do list and write 'clean room', it'll be too daunting to even start. Instead, start with something manageable, like 'do washing', or 'de-clutter desk'.

Achieving a simple task (and ticking it off the to-do list) gives us a little boost. This often reduces our stress and motivates us to tackle another manageable task. Before we know it, what once seemed like a task too big to start, is done.

Watch that inner voice

Notice how you talk to yourself. Make sure you're not being overly critical, which will make you more stressed.

Find time - and ways - to relax

There are countless ways to unwind your body and mind; find out what works for you and schedule it into your week. It could be running, flicking through a magazine, deep breathing, or colouring books. No matter how busy we are, we all need downtime.

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TU Dublin is where the arts, business, sciences, engineering and technology converge and its 28,500 students and researchers come from all over Ireland and from all parts of the globe.

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Are applications still open for 2020/21?

Yes, we welcome applications and continue to assess applications and issue offers for entry in 2020. We are constantly monitoring the situation and will inform you of any changes and/updates.

Will deadlines for application/acceptance/documents/registration be affected?

The dates for all stages of the admissions process are being revised and will be updated online soon.

The deadline for Study Abroad Inbound Non-EU Inbound applications is 15 April 2020. Will this be extended?

Yes, the deadline for Non-EU students who wish to study at Trinity or the first semester (Michaelmas Term) or for the full academic year 2020/21 has been extended to 1 June 2020.

I am having difficulty getting the documents required for admission. What can I do?

Trinity will be as flexible as possible in the documentation we will accept. Please contact Academic.Registry@tcd.ie to explain what documents you are unable to provide.

My school/university is closed due to COVID-19 and I have been unable to complete my exams/degree programme. Can I still be admitted?

Trinity will be as flexible as possible with applicants whose education has been affected by COVID-19. If your programme was completed online or with alternative assessment, Trinity will recognise any qualifications awarded by universities and exam boards. Please note that formal documentation from the awarding body will still be required once it is available.

I am unable to take the English language test I had planned to. What are the alternatives?

Trinity is accepting Duolingo English Test scores on a temporary basis for 2020/21 applications. The accepted score equivalences and related requirements are listed on our website under our revised English Language Requirements.

Undergraduate: Click here

Postgraduate: Click here

Please also note that existing IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PET scores up to three years old (rather than two) will be accepted for 2020/21 applications in light of test centre closures.

Applicants from selected areas may also take the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas, which is a temporary version of the TOEFL iBT offered during this public health crisis.

I wish to take the English pre-sessional programme. Can this be taken online?

Trinity's pre-sessional EAP (English for Academic Purposes) programme will be running online this summer. The start dates and tuition fees for both the 10-week PMPP (Pre-Masters's Pathway Programme) programme and 4-week EAP short course remain the same as per the website (Centre for English Language Learning and Learning, www.tcd.ie/slscs/English). Please contact the Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching Director with queries at cellt@tcd.ie

Is there a later intake to the Pre-Master's Pathway programme?

Please contact the Centre for English Language and Learning Director with queries regarding the possibility of a slightly later start date for the 10-week PMPP programme, at cellt@tcd.ie. See www.tcd.ie/slscs/English for full details.

I wish to hold off accepting my offer until we know more about the COVID-19 situation. Is this allowed?

The dates for all stages of the admissions process are being revised and will be updated online soon. We will work with applicants to be as flexible as possible where they are affected by Covid-19.

I have accepted my place at Trinity but now do not wish to travel because of concerns around COVID-19. Will my deposit be refunded?

Trinity will process acceptance deposit refunds based on circumstances arising from the COVID-19 situation.

Can I defer my place to September 2021?

Offer-holders for September 2020 admission will be allowed to defer to September 2021.

If I am delayed in accepting my offer, will this affect my chances of getting university accommodation?

There should be no issue. Once you have your Trinity student number and have accepted your course offer, you can apply for accommodation. Accommodation applications are currently open. On the application, ensure that you apply through the "Trinity College Student" stream rather than the CAO stream.

I am unable to provide the documents required for a study visa application. What can I do?

Trinity is engaging with the Visa Office to look at solutions to these problems. The Visa Office will accept digital documents where originals are not available. For updated information on visa applications, please refer to www.inis.gov.ie

I may not be able to arrive in Dublin in time for the start of my programme. How late can I arrive?

All dates for registration, orientation and the beginning of teaching are currently being reviewed. Updates on these and the latest allowed date of arrival will be posted online in the coming weeks.

Is there a possibility of a January intake for 2020/21?

Trinity is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 situation and considering a variety of options for the delivery of programmes in the next academic year.

I have missed 2/4/6 months of school in 2020 - will this be taken into account for admission to Trinity in 2021?

Trinity will monitor the impact of COVID-19 and will assess how it has affected students. But it is too early to give any indication of any changes for 2021 entry.

My school-leaving examination has been cancelled. How will I be assessed?

If your examination is one which we normally recognise, we will continue to accept the results provided they are formally issued by the examining body, in accordance with the timelines for 2020 admissions.

However, we will keep the situation under review and if there is a significant difference in grade distribution relative to previous years, we reserve the right to implement a system of proportionality.

I have applied for Music. What is happening with the entrance test?

The Department of Music has cancelled the Entrance Test for 2020. As a result all applicants for Single Honor Music (TR002) and Joint Honors Music with another subject will be assessed solely on the basis of their final school-leaving examination results and places allocated accordingly.

I have applied for Music Education. Will there still be an entrance test?

Yes, all applicants for Music Education has been sent a test paper to complete and return by 6 April 2020. The papers will be marked and some applicants short-listed for a practical test which will be held online during April.

I have applied for Drama and Theatre Studies. Will the auditions still take place?

The Department of Drama cancelled the practical workshops/interviews for 2020 entry. All applicants have been sent a questionnaire to complete which must be returned by 16 April 2020. Successful candidates will go forward to compete for admission on the basis of their school-leaving examination results.

What is happening with the Trinity Matriculation Examination?

The examinations were scheduled to take place on 15 April but have been postponed. All candidates will be notified when alternative arrangements have been put in place.

Any issue relating to FAFSA / Student Loans being impacted by COVID-19
"The FAFSA form remains open until June 30, 2020. Any student or family who has not yet completed a FAFSA may still do so."

For those who have completed a FAFSA, and whose financial circumstances have changed considerably, we encourage you to reach out to our Financial Aid Administrator
Barry Finnegan at FINNEGBA@tcd.ie.

Our Administrator can work with students and families whose incomes have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For other questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak and federal financial aid, visit https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus"

I have accepted my place at Trinity but now do not wish to travel because of concerns around COVID-19. Will my deposit be refunded?

Trinity will process acceptance deposit refunds based on circumstances arising from the COVID-19 situation.

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We are working to ensure that we manage any impact that COVID-19 might have on students who hope to join us in September 202We will regularly update this page as more information becomes available, so please check back regularly to stay informe

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Trinity Strategy 2020-2025 - Community and Connection

Over the next five years, Trinity College Dublin's strategic plan will focus on expanding our campus to include a new Cancer Institute, a Research Collection Study Centre in the Old Library, and the E3 Learning Foundry and Research Institute.

Our research will focus on engineering, the environment and emerging technologies. We'll increase our number of postgraduate students, take on more academic staff, and develop new programmes and study spaces to enhance research excellence. We'll encourage our students to be inquisitive, pioneering and collaborative - active citizens who are proud to belong to a globally connected community of inclusivity, equality and mutual respect.

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Over the next five years, Trinity College Dublin's strategic plan will focus on expanding our campus to include a new Cancer Institute, a Research Collection Study Centre in the Old Library, and the E3 Learning Foundry and Research Institute. Our research will focus on engineering, the environment and emerging technologies.

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Question 1
Where can I meet people?

Very few people know other students when they first come to Trinity - but there are lots of ways to meet new people and to make friends on campus. You can join clubs and societies throughout your time here.

New undergraduates will also be assigned to mentor groups by the Student2Student (S2S) Programme, and their mentors will be in touch about meet-ups and events designed to help people make new connections within their courses and across campus. The Student's Union (SU) and Halls JCR will also be organising events for people to get together, and there are a range of social spaces on campus including the SU Cafés and the Global Room. Postgraduate students can also avail of the Postgraduate Common Room, and should keep an eye on emails from the Graduate Students' Union (GSU) for Postgrad events and activities.

Question 2
Who can I talk to?

If you're feeling a bit stressed out or worried about anything the first thing to do is to talk about it.

From fellow students ( S2S Peer Support, Niteline, SU Welfare, GSU Vice-president, Halls JCR Welfare Team) to professional Counselling and support ( Chaplaincy, Tutorial Service, Postgraduate Advisory Service), there are a range of services on and off campus designed to give you space and time to get things off your chest. Have a look at the links in this passage and see what's right for you.

Question 3
Can I get help studying?

If you have been absent from classes and/or have not been able to undertake study due to personal circumstances make sure you inform your Tutor/supervisor as soon as possible, so that they can help you to take the time that you need, and to get back on track when you're ready.

If you are able to attend classes and to study but still feel that you're behind, talk to your lecturers and check out the time management resources that Student Learning Development have to offer.

Question 4
How do I get active?

You can find a list of TCD Clubs at http://www.ducac.tcdlife.ie/clubs/ and of TCD societies at http://www.trinitysocieties.ie/

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Trinity College Dublin has more than 300 exchange agreements with some of the world's most prestigious universities.

Trinity students can go for one semester or for the full year to universities all over the world and can study around Europe and in Australia, as well as in Canada, Cuba, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, or the USA! The world is waiting for you. Find out more about the options available to you by talking to Trinity's Study Abroad & Exchange team at one of the regular information sessions hosted in the Global Room.

Expand your horizons and enhance your employability

Earn credit towards your Trinity degree while exploring the world

Discover the world and discover yourself

Top 5 reasons to go abroad on exchange!

Explore the world and travel

Study abroad and see the world. Make your student experience unique. Trinity can help you explore all corners of the globe, and make your once in a lifetime experience safe, easy and fun!

Experience a new way of learning

Study overseas and reap the benefits of an educational experience like no other. Our partner institutions are among the best universities in the world. Explore your academic subject from a brand new perspective. Experience new approaches to teaching and learning. Expand your view of the world.

Enhance your employability

Set yourself apart from your fellow students before prospective employers. Prepare yourself uniquely for the global workplace. Develop your intercultural competence. Demonstrate your self-reliance and adaptability.

Encounter new languages and new cultures

Whether starting a new language or picking up an old one, taking part in an exchange is a brilliant way to improve your German or begin your Mandarin! Immerse yourself in a new language and/or culture, and take the opportunity to leave your comfort zone!

Establish life-long friendships - and have fun!

Make friends from all over the world. Throw yourself into a different style of college life. Join societies, go to events, discover new sports and hobbies. Venture beyond the campus and immerse yourself in a new world!

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Trinity College Dublin has more than 300 exchange agreements with some of the world's most prestigious universities. Trinity students can go for one semester or for the full year to universities all over the world and can study around Europe and in Australia, as well as in Canada, Cuba, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, or the USA!

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For as long as she can remember, Quinn Houlahan has been curious about the world. Her deepening curiosity and desire to experience the world first-hand led her to the Dual BA Program.

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As a Trinity student, you will have choices to make at the end of your 1st Year and 2nd Year about what type of degree you wish to finish with and what options you would like to take to get there.

Choose the Tool below relevant to your programme and go on an interactive journey to explore your academic pathway options.

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Trinity encourages applications from students from all walks of life and actively works to facilitate access to education for all. Please see below information on access routes, foundation programmes and alternative applications to study at this institution.

Mature Students

All undergraduate courses in Trinity are open to mature applicants. A "Mature student application" has a specific definition at Trinity - not all applicants over the age of 23 are considered "mature" applicants.

Mature student applicants are not required to satisfy the normal matriculation requirements and are not required to meet competitive academic entry levels (e.g. Leaving Certificate points), but are considered in the first instance on the basis of how relevant their life, work and educational experiences are to the course(s) that they wish to pursue. In addition, all applicants should demonstrate an interest in and a knowledge of their course choice(s).

In order to apply to Trinity as a mature applicant you must:

be an EU applicant

be at least 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission

submit a CAO application form to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February of the year of admission

submit an online Mature Student Supplementary Application Form to Trinity (required for all CAO courses with the exception of nursing and midwifery) by 1 February of the year of admission. The online application link is contained in the individual course pages.

Late applications will not be considered from mature students.

Please note that a valid CAO number is required prior to submitting a Trinity Mature Student Supplementary Application Form. Only three course options will be considered, all of which must be on the CAO application.

Applicants to all courses may be required to attend an interview. Interviews are usually held between April and May.

Certain courses may also require applicants to meet other assessment criteria. For information on additional assessments for specific courses please refer to the Mature Student Guidelines booklet available to download at www.tcd.ie/maturestudents/apply

Trinity will inform mature applicants of the outcome of their application before the end of May to allow successful applicants the maximum time possible to prepare for the start of the academic year. Official offers to successful applicants are made through the CAO in early July

. To secure your place you must return a formal acceptance notice to the CAO by the specified reply date. An information session on preparing for University will take place for all successful mature applicants in July. An orientation programme for all successful mature applicants will take place in September.

For further information on studying at Trinity as a mature student please contact the mature student officer, phone +353 1 896 1386, email: mature.student.officer@tcd.ie or visit www.tcd.ie/maturestudents

The Trinity Access Programmes (TAP) co-ordinates initiatives to facilitate increased participation at third-level of students whose social, economic and educational experiences have prevented them from realising their full academic potential. Through a variety of pre-entry outreach initiatives, TAP aims to promote positive attitudes to education with families and the community at large, and to increase the number of students who progress to third level education.

TAP offers a range of application routes to students of all ages and various post-entry supports including a writing resource centre, peer tutors, a laptop lending service and a designated study space equipped with IT resources.

Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third-level admissions scheme for school leavers (under 23 years of age), from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. HEAR has been established by a number of Higher Education Institutions based on clear evidence that socio-economic disadvantage has a negative impact on educational achievement at school and progression to higher education.

School leavers who provide the necessary supporting financial documents relating to their socio-economic circumstances and meet the Irish Leaving Certificate minimum entry requirements and any course specific requirements are eligible to compete for a quota of places allocated to applicants on a reduced points basis in Trinity. Details of the number of HEAR places available can be found here. HEAR places available 2019

Who should apply to HEAR?

HEAR is for school leavers who are under 23 years old as of 1 January 2019 and taking the Irish Leaving Certificate examination.

How to apply to HEAR?

Step 1
Apply online to CAO by 17:15 on 1 February 2020.

Step 2
Indicate that you wish to apply to HEAR and finalise all elements of your HEAR online application by 17:15 on 1 March 2020.

Step 3
Submit relevant evidence in support of your application to arrive at CAO by 17:15 on 15 March 2020

HEAR applications can only be made online at www.cao.ie.

More information on HEAR is available from your school Guidance Counsellor or Trinity Access Programmes. Information can also be found on: www.accesscollege.ie, www.cao.ie

HEAR students: a condition of acceptance of a HEAR place is that students must attend the HEAR Orientation Programme. Failure to attend without prior permission from the TAP office could result in the HEAR place being withdrawn or in the withdrawal of other potential post-entry supports (e.g. financial supports

Students who accept places in Trinity through HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at third level. Details of post-admission supports for HEAR entrants can also be found at www.accesscollege.ie and www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access

Also view the HEAR and DARE Promotional Video.

TAP foundation course for young adults

This one-year course aims to equip students with the skills they will need to benefit from and participate in a third-level education course. It is open to Leaving Certificate pupils from schools in the Greater Dublin area which are affiliated to third level access programmes. Applicants should have taken the Leaving Certificate in the year of application or not more than two years prior to that. Minimum entry requirements are grade O6 or above in five subjects and grade H5 or above in one subject. FETAC and Leaving Certificate Applied qualifications are also considered.

Applicants for the Foundation Course for Young Adults may apply online from mid-November 2019. You may also apply for the University Access Course which Trinity College runs in partnership with Liberties College on this application form. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 7th 2020.

Students are not required to apply to the Central Applications Office. Apply online, find out more or download application guidelines at www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access/prospective/access/young.php

Alternatively phone +353 1 896 2751.

TAP foundation course for mature students

This one-year course prepares mature students (EU students who are over 23 years of age on 1 January of the proposed year of entry) for entry to undergraduate studies at Trinity College and other third-level institutions. There are no standard educational requirements but evidence of a particular interest in studying at university and strong personal motivation is essential. In addition, if English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Applicants for the Foundation Course for Mature Students may apply online from mid-November 2019. You may also apply for the University Access Courses which Trinity College runs in partnership with Pearse College and Plunket College on this application form. The closing date for receipt of applications is March 28th 2020. Students are not required to apply to the Central Applications Office. Apply online, find out more or download application guidelines at www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access/prospective/access/mature.php

Alternatively phone +353 1 896 2751.

Applicants with a Disability

Application to CAO

Applicants with a disability applying for full time undergraduate degree/diploma courses in Trinity should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO) indicating on the application form that they have a disability or specific learning difficulty, which is the basis for seeking reasonable accommodations and support in pursuing their University career.

Application to DARE

Trinity has a supplementary application procedure in place for students from non-traditional learning backgrounds, which includes students with disabilities. This is known as DARE (Disability Access Route to Education). DARE is a third level admissions scheme for school-leavers who have a disability or specific learning difficulty. Students who are considered to be DARE eligible may secure a place on a reduced points basis. DARE offers are conditional on registration with the Disability Service. Details of the numbers of DARE places available on courses in Trinity College may be found here Number of DARE places available 2019

DARE Admissions Procedure

Apply to CAO by 17:15 on 1 February 2020.

No later than 17:15 on 1 March 2020, you must disclose your disability and/or specific learning difficulty in your CAO application and fully and correctly complete Section A (select "Yes" to Question 1) of the Supplementary Information Form (the SIF is a part of your CAO application). To apply to DARE you must answer YES to Question 1 (Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed SIF.

The fully completed Educational Impact Statement (Section B) and Evidence of Disability (Section C) of the SIF must arrive at the CAO no later than 17:15 on 15 March 2020.

Allocation of DARE Places in Trinity

Trinity College Dublin reserves 25% of places on every course for students with disabilities (DARE), students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds (HEAR), and Mature students. On courses with a quota of more than 40 places, approximately 8% are DARE places, on smaller courses there may be only one or two places.

Applicants should note that DARE eligibility provides an opportunity to compete for such places it does not guarantee or entitle them to an offer of a place on reduced points.

Students who are eligible for a DARE offer must still:
a) meet matriculation / admissions requirements https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/undergraduate/index.php

AND

b) meet any subject specific requirements for their chosen course, where applicable. Please check the prospectus for these details.

A reduction of approximately 10-15% of the points required for each course is granted to DARE eligible students.

Prioritising DARE Places: In recognition of national and university targets to increase the number of students with sensory and physical disabilities, DARE offers will be made first to eligible applicants within these target groups above, and remaining places offered to all other students with disabilities who are eligible.

When allocating DARE places are prioritised and the remaining places offered to all other students with disabilities with the highest points within the threshold (points for the course in round 1, and minimum points based on percentage reduction).

Condition of a DARE Offer: A condition of acceptance of a DARE place is that students must register with the Disability Service. Failure to register or attend scheduled meetings with the Disability Service without prior permission could result in the reduced points DARE place being withdrawn.

More Information

More information on DARE is available from your school Guidance Counsellor or the Disability Office (see below). Information can also be found on: www.accesscollege.ie; and www.cao.ie.

Full details of DARE eligibility criteria for each specific disability can be accessed from www.accesscollege.ie/dare/providing-evidence-of-your-disability/

Mature students (i.e. at least 23 years of age on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry) with disabilities should apply via the supplementary admissions procedure for mature students as well as applying via CAO. There is no late application facility for this scheme - application must be made by 1st February of year of entry.

Application for Language or Mathematics Waiver

Students with specific learning difficulties, sensory or communication disabilities may apply for a waiver of the modern language requirement, provided that the study of a language does not form part of their chosen course of study. In addition, students with dyscalculia, sensory or communication disabilities may be eligible to request exemption from the minimum entry requirement of a pass in mathematics, where mathematics does not form any component of their intended course. Please note:

1. This is a separate application to the DARE supplementary admissions process and written application must be made to the Academic Registry, Watts Building, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin 2 before 1 July of the year of entry.

2. Students should be aware that the criteria for waiving the language or mathematics requirement are different to that required for the DARE scheme. The granting of a language waiver does not mean that a student is automatically eligible for the DARE scheme.

Applicants should consult the following:

Note: Applicants to Trinity are required to present a qualification in one language other than English. Therefore students should only apply for a language waiver if they are not taking any languages in their Leaving Certificate examination.

Further information

If you wish to clarify any issues or concerns you may have in relation to your disability and the demands of a course, or on professional practice after qualification, please contact a member of the Disability Service staff by phone or e-mail at:

Disability Service www.tcd.ie/disability
Phone: + 353 (0)1 896 3111
E-mail: disab@tcd.ie

Prospective Student Information: www.tcd.ie/disability/prospective/

Feasibility Study in Admissions (Leaving Certificate)

This Feasibility Study is only for students taking the Leaving Certificate examination. Feasibility Study places will only be offered in Round One of the CAO Admissions Process.

For the sixth year, Trinity is pioneering a feasibility study in admission to see if there is a better and fairer mechanism to identify and admit applicants who are enthusiastic and passionate about learning, motivated and suitable for their chosen courses, and with the academic ability and potential to be inspired by everything that college has to offer. The admissions scheme tested in this study will adopt a holistic approach that has worked successfully internationally, using a range of materials to make an assessment about the academic ability and potential of each applicant.

The new admissions route will be used to admit students on three courses - with ten places in History (TR003), ten places in Law (TR004), and five places in Ancient and Medieval History and Culture (TR028) filled using the new admissions route. Applicants to any of the three courses involved in the study will have the option of using the new admissions route, and submitting some supplementary materials (in which case they will be eligible for all of the regular places on the course filled in the traditional way, as well as the places set aside for the study), or opting out of the study, in which case they will remain eligible for all of the places allocated in the traditional way. Students applying for two or more of the courses in the study will only have to submit the supplementary information once.

The feasibility study is being operated in partnership with the Central Applications Office (CAO) and all applications will be made completely anonymous before evaluation, to ensure the process is free from any external influences. The three modalities which will be used to assess applicants in the study are as follows:
(a) Leaving Certificate results.
(b) Relative Performance Rank (RPR) - the performance of the applicant relative to other applicants from their school. This scale looks at the rank of the applicant compared to every other applicant from their school who has applied to any course, in any college, through the CAO.

(c) Personal and Contextual Data - provided via supplementary materials submitted by the applicant.

Applicants provide Personal and Contextual Data via a Personal Statement online. Personal statements are then reviewed by expert reviewers and used as a qualifier. Qualifying personal statements will be those which the reviewers score a 1, 2, 3, or 4 on a scale of 1 to 6. Applicants whose personal statements qualify according to the above will proceed to the next stage. In the scoring process, Leaving Certificate results and the Relative Performance Rank will be weighted equally and then the candidates will be ranked in order of their combined score for modalities (a) and (b).

Names of applicants, any identifying information, and the names of schools attended, will be made completely anonymous before being evaluated by the review panels. Applicants will be required to provide supplementary information requested in a Trinity Application Form. Applications must be submitted online through the CAO before 1 February 2020. Additional documentation can be accepted until 1 March 2020. Applicants are asked to submit an honest piece of self-reflection, discussing what they would like to study, and why, and this is what will be evaluated. Grammar, vocabulary, and writing style will not be scored.

The feasibility study is an attempt to inform broader educational change by providing options to assist in the development of national policy and to see whether, on a small scale and in a strictly controlled way, it might be possible to admit students using a range of assessments (including the Leaving Certificate), with the results published and shared throughout the sector. It recognises the importance of having a Leaving Certificate examination that is fit-for-purpose and supports the reforms that are currently underway at second level to ensure a more positive educational experience. It also recognises and values the great work and commitment of the teachers at primary and second-level throughout Ireland.

The new admissions route tested here seeks to complement the role of the Leaving Certificate and the teaching community, by working with the Central Applications Office (CAO) to examine whether some approaches which have succeeded internationally might also work in an Irish context.

The application guide is available to download

Admissions through the Trinity Feasibility Study

Candidates who have been successful in gaining a place through the feasibility study will be notified of their offer by CAO as normal and should follow the CAO's offer procedures to accept their place on the course.
Successful applicants will also receive an email from Trinity College Dublin confirming that the CAO offer has been made.

Applicants admitted through the Trinity Admissions Feasibility Study who are also eligible HEAR and/or DARE candidates will retain their right to the supports offered by those access routes.

Applicants should note that in order to qualify for admission to a course through the TAFS study, they must meet the University's minimum entry requirements. The minimum entry requirements can be found in the University's Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

NOTE: Feasibility Study places will only be offered in Round One of the CAO Admissions Process.

Rechecks

Grounds for Requesting a Recheck

To request a recheck, applicants must complete an online recheck form by 5.15pm on 21st August 2020(to be confirmed). The only ground for requesting a recheck is:

If the applicant believes there was an administrative error in the screening of his/ her application. This might include the incorrect total being entered for a modality or an incorrect calculation of their combined scores.

The Purpose of a Recheck

A recheck is a review of the application to make sure there were no administrative errors in the screening of that application.

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of a recheck is not to rescreen the application for eligibility, but rather to ensure that there was no administrative error in the original assessment. The recheck screening sheet pulls up all the information from the original assessment, and the documentation is then reviewed to determine if there was an administrative error.

How to Request a Recheck
To request a recheck please complete the recheck form located here
You will be notified of the results of the recheck in early September.
Queries
Applicants who applied through the Trinity Admissions Feasibility Study and have queries can contact tfsa@tcd.ie

Graduate Entry to Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has introduced a Graduate Entry route to the undergraduate Pharmacy degree. A maximum of five places in the first year will be allocated to Graduates. To be eligible for consideration:-

Candidates must hold, or expect to hold, by July prior to entry, a minimum second class honours grade result in their first honours bachelor degree (Level 8). This degree can be in any discipline. Applications will also be accepted from individuals who did not achieve a minimum second class honours grade result in their first honours bachelor degree but who have been awarded a Masters degree or a Ph.D.

In addition, applicants must have obtained at least a Higher Level Grade C in Leaving Certificate Chemistry or must have successfully undertaken a Chemistry course in a third level institution.

Application Process:

Candidates must apply to the Central Applications Office before 1st February. Late Applications will NOT be considered.

In addition to submitting an application to CAO candidates must complete the online supplementary application form before 1st February.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will assess the applications and a number of candidates will be shortlisted for interview.

If successful, candidates will receive an offer via the CAO in August.

Feasibility Study in Admissions (Northern Ireland - A Levels)

Recognising that only 1 in 8 students in Northern Ireland do 4 A-Levels, Trinity has developed a feasibility study for A-Level admissions, which will continue for students from Northern Ireland seeking admission in 2020. The results will be shared with the other Irish colleges, to see if it could be used as a possible mechanism to admit all A-Level applicants from within the EU.

Students applying to Trinity from Northern Ireland in 2020 will be eligible for all of the places that will be filled in the normal way through the CAO system. However, a set number of places (maximum 3 per course) will be set aside for the purposes of the feasibility study, which will allow students to access any course* with only 3 A-Levels. Students taking 4 A-Levels are also eligible for places offered through the Feasibility Study - their best three subjects will be considered for places offered in the study.

* Medicine is not included due to HPAT requirements

IMPORTANT NOTE: The majority of places per course will continue to be offered in the normal way through the CAO system.

How to apply for the feasibility study

All students applying to Trinity from Northern Ireland should do so through the CAO, the Irish equivalent of UCAS, at www.cao.ie

Students wishing to apply for entry through the feasibility study must submit this additional application form to the Academic Registry by 1 May.

Notes:

Students applying for entry through the feasibility study must reside in Northern Ireland and be taking A-Level examinations.

All applicants to Trinity must satisfy the University's minimum entry requirements and specific course requirements.

For the feasibility study, places will not be allocated to students with less than ABB at A-Level.

Feasibility Study places will only be offered in Round One of the CAO admissions process.

If you have any queries regarding the Feasibility Study please contact niep@tcd.ie

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Entry to programmes at Trinity is competitive, and based on academic merit. The information below will give you guidelines on assessing whether your previous qualifications and experience will meet the admissions standards required for entry into your preferred course.

If you have any unanswered questions after reading through this information please don't hesitate to contact Trinity through our Contact Us page.

To qualify for admission to a degree course at the University you must meet the requirements outlined in further detail in the tabs below. For more information on what you must include in your application, please see our detailed guide on Making an Application.

Some of the information on this website will refer to admissions standards for the Irish Leaving Certificate. You should use the grade equivalences provided for the examination system you are taking to compare those Leaving Certificate standards to your grades.

The grade equivalences are guidelines only and for some examination systems it is not possible to provide exact comparison. Trinity Academic Registry will make final decision on all applications.

There are many different ways to come to University and Trinity encourages applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances to apply. For more information on alternative paths to Trinity, such as:

Mature students

Advanced entry transfers

Applicants with a disability/language waivers

Access programmes

Trinity College Dublin treats equally all Leaving Certificate and A-Level students on the island of Ireland in light of their status under Article 2 of the Constitution of Ireland. Trinity College will allocate fixed points to A-Level grades for the purpose of determining a student's ranking, allocating places in proportion with current demographic factors.

For all other applicants, in the first instance Trinity College Dublin allocates ranges of CAO points to A-Level grades (and other EU grading systems) in order that these applications can be compared with Leaving Certificate applications. Once this proportion is determined, places on the course in question are offered to applicants coming from each respective examination system group on the basis of ranking within that group.

Trinity College Dublin reserves the right to make the final decision in all matters pertaining to the admissions process.

How to Qualify for Admission to Trinity College Dublin

1) Meet the minimum matriculation requirements.

2) Meet the age requirement.

3) Meet English language requirements.

Students whose first language is not English, or who do not have a pass in English in their recognized school system, must display a high level of competence in the English language. Details on accepted English language qualifications are provided further down this page.

4) Satisfy course specific requirements
Some courses will have additional requirements for admission.
They will be detailed on the relevant course page at www.tcd.ie/courses as well as below.

5) Satisfy any additional requirements or restrictions as detailed in the sections below.

6) Meet competitive standards for admission to the course.

Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive, a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course.

For applicants applying through the CAO you must meet the minimum "CAO Points" requirement for the course. Information on this is available at the bottom of this page.

Minimum matriculation requirements

The minimum matriculation requirements refer to the basic standard of application you must meet to be considered. Anything less than this will be unsuccessful outright - however meeting the matriculation requirements does not guarantee admission.

The standard matriculation requirements are pass grades in English, Mathematics, a language other than English, and a full set of valid subjects for your examination system.

Full details of the specific matriculation requirements for the country you're applying from are available on your country's admission page.

Age Requirement

Applicants seeking admission in 2020 must have a date of birth before 15 January 2004.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must present an English language qualification. Accepted/Permitted English language qualifications are:

Irish Leaving Certificate: a grade 6 or better in Ordinary level English.
Candidates presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate are normally expected to complete English as part of their examination programme."
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GCSE: a grade C or better in English Language.

European Baccalaureate:
English: 6 in 1st Language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign language.

French Baccalaureate:
Students presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required. All students taking other streams of the French Baccalaureate must present an English Language qualification such as TOEFL, IELTS etc.

International Baccalaureate:
English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at either Level if presenting IB through English).

US High School:
a grade C in English taken in final year.

TOEFL:

Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21).

iBT Special Home Edition 90 (with a written score of 21)

University of Cambridge:
180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e.

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

IELTS: (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6)

For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7).

For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).

Duolingo: Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 110/160, dated since January 2020
For Dental courses and Clinical speech and language studies: Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 120/160, dated since January 2020.

(Note: Trinity is accepting Duolingo English test on a temporary basis for 2020/21 entry).

Trinity PMPP: An award certificate with a minimum II.1 overall score from Trinity's Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching's PMPP (open on a temporary basis to undergraduates applying for entry in 2020/21)

For Dental courses and Clinical speech and language studies: An award certificate with a 1st class overall score from Trinity's Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching's PMPP (open on a temporary basis to undergraduates applying for entry in 2020/21)

QQI/FETAC: Pass in Communications module (5N0690).

Additional Notes

Please also note that existing IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PET scores up to three years old (rather than two) will be accepted for 2020/21 applications in light of test centre closures.

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirement can apply for the International Foundation Programme before progressing on to selected courses.

Course Specific Requirements

Course Code

Name

Specific Subjects Required

Available Places in 2018

Higher level Leaving Certificate or

Advanced GCE (A-Level) grades)

Notes:

Important Notes:

Subject Name

Specific Subjects Required

Leaving Certificate

Advanced GCE (A-Level) grades

Available Places in 2019

Notes
Joint Honors/Modern Language
Notes

Irish Leaving Certificate

The minimum matriculation requirements for students presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate are:

1) six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers or at least grade 5 in the University Matriculation examination

2) These six subjects must include:

A pass in English

AND

A pass in mathematics (or foundation-level mathematics (see note 2)) and a pass in a language other than English

OR

a pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language

Additional Notes and Restrictions

A pass means grade O6/H7 or above on ordinary or higher papers in the Leaving Certificate and grade 7 or above in the University Matriculation examination.

Mathematics at foundation-level is acceptable for minimum entry requirements only, for all courses except nursing or midwifery courses. Irish at foundation-level is not acceptable for minimum entry requirements, course requirements or for scoring purposes.

3. Students may combine grades achieved in different sittings of their Leaving Certificate/Matriculation examinations for the purpose of satisfying minimum entry and/or course requirements, but not for the purposes of scoring. This is not permitted for Medicine.

Combinations of Leaving Certificate subjects not permitted:

Physics/Chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry

Biology and agricultural science may not be presented as two of the six subjects required for minimum entry purposes, and they may not be presented together to satisfy course specific requirements. However, both may be used for scoring purposes.

Art and music may not be offered as two of the three higher Leaving Certificate grades for minimum entry requirements but both may be used for scoring purposes. This applies where only three higher level Leaving Certificate grades are being presented.

Leaving Certificate scoring system

Bonus points for higher level Mathematics
All students presenting H6 or above in higher level Mathematics will have 25 points added to their score for Mathematics. The bonus points will only be relevant where Mathematics is scored as one of a student's six best subjects for points purposes.

An applicant's six best results from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted for scoring purposes. Applicants may combine results from the Leaving Certificate and the Trinity Matriculation examination of the same year for scoring purposes.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Program Link Modules
e Link Modules are accepted for scoring purposes only and are awarded the following points: Distinction 66, Merit 46, Pass 28.

GCE A Levels

To be considered for admission to the University you must:

Present six subjects at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. Two of these subjects must be at grade C or above on Advanced GCE (A-Level) papers.

The six subjects above must include:

A pass in English

AND

A pass in mathematics and a pass in a language other than English

OR

a pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language

Additional Notes and Restrictions

A pass means grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers.

Students may combine grades achieved in different sittings of their Advanced GCE (A-Level) examinations for the purpose of satisfying minimum entry and/or course requirements, but not for the purposes of scoring. This is not permitted for Medicine.

Acceptable subjects:

Applied A-Level, Vocational Advanced Subsidiary, Vocational A-Level, National Vocational and Key Skills qualifications are not accepted for matriculation or scoring purposes.

GCSE/Advanced GCE (A-Level) subjects set by recognised examination boards are, in principle, acceptable for consideration with the following exceptions:
Physical education, General studies and Media studies are not acceptable.

Applicants who require advice about subject eligibility should contact the Academic Registry.

Combinations of A-Level subjects not permitted (for matriculation or scoring purposes, unless otherwise stated):

Art may not be presented with History of art

Biology may not be presented with Botany or Zoology

English literature may not be presented with English language

Environmental science may not be presented with Biology or Geography

Science may not be presented with Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Not more than one specialised endorsed programme in art may be presented

Art and music may not be offered as the two Advanced GCE (A-Level) grades for minimum entry requirements but both may be used for scoring purposes.

Advanced GCE (A-Level) scoring system

*Extended Project (EQP) is scored as an AS level and an A* is available in this

Bonus points for Mathematics:
All students presenting Grade E or above in one of A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics will have 25 points added to their score for that subject. The bonus points will only be relevant where that subject is scored as one of a student's four best subjects for points purposes.

An applicant's score will be calculated on the basis of either of the following:

their best 4 GCE Advanced level (A2) subjects from one academic year
or

their best 3 GCE Advanced level (A2) subjects from one academic year plus one Advanced Subsidiary level (AS) in a different subject from the same or the preceding academic year only.

Students may not combine grades achieved in different sittings of their GCE Advanced level (A2) examinations for the purpose of scoring. However, examinations taken in January and June of the same year are counted as a single sitting.

Cambridge Pre-U

Principle subjects will be accepted as alternatives to A-Levels in meeting general entry requirements. The scoring scheme for Principle Subjects, and Short Courses results is set out below.

Note: Global perspectives is scored at 5 points less than all other subjects in each case.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum Entry Requirements
3 subjects at grade 5 at Higher Level and 3 subjects at grade 4 at Standard Level, to include English, mathematics and another language.

NB: If a course has a specific course requirement for mathematics students must present mathematics at Higher or Standard Level (whichever is required). Maths Studies only satisfies the minimum entry requirements.

English Language Competence
English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English) or see full list of acceptable English Language qualifications above

Sample subject grades
This table shows what is required in terms of the IB to meet specific course requirements for entry to the various programmes.

Indicative Points Equivalence
As a guideline it is anticipated that points will be awarded as follows based on the overall IB score assuming sufficient recognised subjects are presented:

European Baccalaureate

Minimum Entry Requirements
Overall 60%, including grade 6 in six distinct recognised subjects including English, mathematics and another language.

English Language Competence
6 in 1st Language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign language or see full list of acceptable English Language qualifications above.

Specific course requirements
If a course has a requirement of a grade H4 at higher Leaving Certificate level, students presenting EB must present the subject at grade 7 or better. To satisfy a requirement of a grade H3 at higher Leaving Certificate level students presenting EB must present the subject at grade 8 or better.

Indicative Points Equivalence
Students are ranked on the basis of their six best distinct recognised subjects from one sitting of the EB Exam. Points for each 3, 4 &5hr subject=the points awarded to the higher level Leaving Certificate grade in the same percentage range. Points for each 2hr subject=the points awarded to the ordinary level Leaving Certificate grade in the same percentage range.

Bonus points for maths: 25 additional points will be awarded for a grade 6 or better on 3, 4 or 5 hour mathematics.

US High School Qualifications

Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course. Please report scores directly to Trinity.

A minimum score of 1290 on any two of the Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections and no score less than 500.

A minimum composite score of 29. Some courses may admit with a composite score of 28

SAT College Board number 2494
ACT Reporting number 5230
High School Diploma

Minimum Entry Requirement:

English, Mathematics and a second language, as well as three further subjects. Some courses will have specific subjects requirements e.g. mathematics for Engineering. See course lists for details. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better (B+ average) unweighted.

QQI Qualifications

Students with the relevant and appropriate QQI-FET (formerly known as FETAC) Level 5/6 awards and modules, with a minimum of distinctions in five modules, may be admitted on a competitive basis to the courses listed below in Trinity College Dublin:
Students must apply to the Central Applications Office (CAO). Detailed information about the application process and important dates is available on the CAO website.

QQI-FETScoring Scheme
Modules that have a credit value of 1 receive the following points:

Distinction 3 points

Merit 2 points

Pass 1 point

The scores for each of the best 8 modules taken at a single sitting are added up to give a total best 8 grade points tally. Only the best 8 modules will be counted. Places reserved for QQI -FET applicants are then offered in order of merit based on ranking. Due to the competitive nature of the Nursing Programmes, scores will only be calculated when the appropriate award is presented in a single sitting, together with all the required modules and grades. Full details of the scoring scheme is available on the CAO website

Entry Requirements

Full details of the entry requirements can be found .
All students admitted to courses in the School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
QQI-FET Entry Routes
Details of the courses with QQI-FET Entry Routes are listed below. Click on the links below to get further information about the courses.

University Matriculation Examination
Please note that due to the current Covid-19 situation the Trinity College Matriculation Examinations in Biblical Studies and Geology will NOT take place as scheduled on 15 April 2020. All candidates have been notified and the Academic Registry will contact them again when alternative arrangements have been put in place. Download the University Matriculation Application Form
The subjects of the matriculation examination are Biblical Studies and Geology. Students may take one or both of these subjects, but you should note that the range of university matriculation examination subjects available is not sufficient for the fulfilment of all matriculation requirements. The matriculation examination is an optional subject examination and is not mandatory for admission

The examinations are graded in equivalent terms to grades used in higher Leaving Certificate examination papers, and is held in Trinity College every year, usually in April.

Results obtained in the university matriculation examination may be combined with Leaving Certificate results and use in the calculation of CAO points but only when both examinations are taken in the same year.

The closing date for application for the examination is 1 March each year. The examinations are scheduled to take place on 15 April 2020.

Tel: +353 1 896 4500

Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie

Past Papers for Biblical Studies

A Basic Introductory workshop will be held on January 11th 2020 in the Davis Theatre, Arts Building Trinity College from 11am to 1pm. This will provide a general guideline to approaching study. You do not need to register and it is free. This workshop is optional and will only provide a basic guideline. It is not a grind. The workshop will be uploaded in January as a podcast for those who cannot attend.

Past Papers for Geology

Recommended reading for Geology Matriculation examination

If you would like further information about the Geology matriculation examination you may contact:

Dr. Patrick N. Wyse Jackson
Department of Geology
Trinity College
Dublin 2
IRELAND

Tel: +353 1 8961477
E-mail: wysjcknp@tcd.ie

Minimum CAO Points

Minimum CAO Points for courses in previous years will are available for download below.

Please note that due to changes in the CAO points and Leaving Certificate grading system, these points will be useful as broad indications only and cannot be considered as direct equivalents.

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Who are we?

Welcome to Dundrum College of Further Education, a leading provider of modular and credit-based Post Leaving Certificate (PLC), traineeship, and Further Education courses in Dublin. Our flexible, modularized curriculum is designed to provide a wide range of choices for students of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to achieve their full potential in their chosen fields.

DCFE is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning opportunities for school leavers, mature learners, and those looking to retrain or upskill across a diverse range of disciplines. We also encourage our students to take advantage of opportunities to study abroad through our partnerships with organizations throughout Europe. As a member of the EU Commission Erasmus+ network, DCFE has partners in Norway, Estonia, Germany, and France.

Whether you're a school leaver, a mature learner, or someone looking to retrain or upskill, we have a wide range of vocational areas to suit your needs and interests. Our courses offer practical skills and knowledge, as well as opportunities for lifelong learning and study abroad.

At Dundrum College of Further Education, we're committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment that promotes the welfare, wellbeing, and guidance of all our students. Our dedicated support team is here to help you succeed in your studies and achieve your career goals.

We offer full-time and part-time courses across a variety of disciplines, including Business, Computing, Design, Horticulture, Science, and more. Our courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's competitive job market, while also allowing you to pursue your passion and interests.

With our strong links to industry and education partners, our courses offer excellent career prospects, as well as opportunities for further study at higher education institutions. And with our modularized curriculum, you can tailor your award to your own interests and career goals.

So why wait? Step into your future with one of our PLC courses today. Browse our course listings or contact us for more information. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and pursue your passions.

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Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dundrum College of Further Education offers a wide range of modular PLC courses, traineeships, and Further Education programs in Dublin. With a supportive team and flexible curriculum, we help students achieve their full potential. Enroll in one of our programs today.

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The State Examinations Commission is responsible for the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of the second-level examinations of the Irish state: the Junior Certificate/Cycle and the Leaving Certificate. The State Examinations Commission is a non-departmental public body under the aegis of the Department of Education.

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The State Examinations Commission is responsible for the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of the second-level examinations of the Irish state: the Junior Certificate/Cycle and the Leaving Certificate. The State Examinations Commission is a non-departmental public body under the aegis of the Department of Education.

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