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The 2024 mature application process for each degree is outlined below:
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MH001 BEd Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
MH002 BEd Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht Applicants)
MH003 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Full Time)
MH004 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Flexible)
MH101 Bachelor of Arts
MH103 BMus Bachelor of Music – restricted-application course
MH106 BA Psychology
MH107 BSocSc Social Science
MH109 BA Media Studies
MH116 BSocSc Community and Youth Work (full time) – restricted-application course
MH201 BSc Bachelor of Science
MH202 BSc Biotechnology
MH203 BSc Biological and Geographical Sciences
MH204 BSc Physics with Astrophysics
MH206 BSc Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
MH207 BSc Data Science
MH208 BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences
MH209 BSc Psychology (through Science)
MH210 BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
MH212 BSc Science or Mathematics or Computer Science and Mathematics (with Education)
MH221 BSc Sport Science and Health (NEW)
MH222 BSc Food Science and Human Nutrition (NEW)
MH304 BSc Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
MH305 BSc Product Design
MH306 BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices
MH401 BA Finance
MH402 BSc Quantitative Finance
MH403 BA Accounting and Finance
MH404 BBS/BBA Business and Management - BBS/BBA International Business - BBS/BBA Marketing - BBS/BBA Business and Global Cultures
MH407 BBS/BBA Business and Accounting
MH409 BBA Business and Languages
MH411 BBS/BBA Entrepreneurship
MH412 BSc/BBA Business with Sport Science
MH415 BSc Economics
MH416 BA International Economics
MH501 LLB (Law)
MH502 BCL (Law and Accounting or Business or Criminology or Arts)
MH503 BCL Law and Languages (NEW)
MH601 BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering or Multimedia Mobile and Web Development (through Arts)
MH602 BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering or Multimedia and Mobile and Web Development (through Science)
MH603 BSc Computational Thinking
MH803 BA in Local/Community Studies
MH001 BEd Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Admission is based on your application and interview. Mature student applicants must meet the same course requirements as per non mature applicants: at least 3 x H5 and 3 x O6/H7 including a H4 in Irish or have attained level B2 minimum in TEG; O4/H7 in Maths; O4/H7 in English.
For those who completed the Leaving Certificate prior to the new grading system, applicants need 3 HC3 and 3 OD3/HD3 including HC2 in Irish; OC2/HD3 in Maths; OC2/HD3 in English.
Make an application to CAO by Feb 1st and list MH001 anywhere on your list of preferences.
Applicants will be called for interview (where a portion of interview will be conducted in the Irish language).
Background check by the National Vetting Bureau and a Health Information Form are required.
Previous Leaving Certificate Qualifications:
Minimum Academic Requirements 2015 – Leaving Certificate Examination
Leaving Certificate Examination 1992 or later
General
· Grade C3 on a Higher Level paper in not less than three subjects
· Grade D3 in three other subjects in accordance with the Rules and Programme for Secondary Schools.
Essential Subjects
· Irish: Grade C2 Higher Level
· English: Grade C2 Ordinary Level or D3 Higher Level
· Mathematics: Grade C2, either Ordinary or Higher Level
Leaving Certificate Examination 1969 to 1991
General
· Grade C on a Higher Level paper in not less than three subjects.
· Grade D in three other subjects in accordance with the Rules and Programme for Secondary Schools.
Essential Subjects
· Irish: Grade C Higher Level
· English: Grade C Ordinary Level or D Higher Level
· Mathematics: Grade C, either Ordinary or Higher Level
Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 1969
To be eligible to apply for the competition, applicants who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 1969 must hold an Honours Leaving Certificate with Honours in Irish. In English one must have obtained marks equivalent to Grade C at Pass level or Grade D at Honours level. One must also have passed in Mathematics.
Combination of results in different Leaving Certificate Examinations
Applicants may combine results obtained at the Leaving Certificate Examination in different years for the purpose of meeting the academic requirements.
Acceptable alternatives for Irish, English or Mathematics
A pass in a University First Arts examination in Irish, English or Mathematics will be accepted in lieu of the Leaving Certificate Examination/GCE/GCSE requirement for that particular subject.
In the case of Irish, a Grade C in the Matriculation Examination (which existed up to 1992) will also be accepted in lieu of the Leaving Certificate Examination/GCE/GCSE requirement. In addition the following are accepted as satisfying the Leaving Certificate Examination/GCE/GCSE requirement.
· Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Maynooth University
· Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) at Level B2, Maynooth University
· Diploma in Arts (Applied Irish), University College Cork
· Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach,UCD
· Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Level C1, NUIG
· Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Level B2, NUIG
· Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge (An Ghaeilge sa Saol Comhaimseartha), University of Limerick
· Diploma in Irish at the University of Ulster
In the case of Mathematics only, a pass in that subject in the Matriculation Examination (discontinued) will also be accepted in 2016 in lieu of the Leaving Certificate Examination/GC(S)E requirement.
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MH002 BEd Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht Applicants)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
MH002 is another application route for students who reside in officially designated Gaeltacht Language Planning areas and who use Irish as the normal language of the home (applicants must include their Eircode when applying to MH002). Applicant details are forwarded to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to determine eligibility for this route. Entry requirements are the same as per MH001 except H3 Irish required for MH002.
Applicants must have a H3 in Irish, O4/H7 English and Maths or equivalent. Applicants must also submit a supplementary information form.
Selection procedure – as per MH001 above.
Background check by the National Vetting Bureau and a Health Information Form are required.
MH003 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Full Time)
Late application accepted up to 1st May 2024.
Selection procedure – applicants are required to attend an interview.
Background check by the National Vetting Bureau.
Priority will be given to mature students who have experience of working with young children and who have completed Level 5 and/or Level 6 in early years studies.
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MH004 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Flexible)
Apply to the CAO via the advanced entry portal.
Applicants are required to have a level 6 Early Childhood qualification or equivalent. Applicants with this requirement may be given advanced entry admission to the second year of this four year degree.
Vetting by the National Vetting Bureau is required.
As this is a flexible degree, the mature age is 21 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. Admission is based on application and interview.
Applicants with a level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care may apply for exemption from year 1.
Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives.
Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of their CAO application.
Please note that MH004 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (flexible) will run subject to sufficient numbers in 2024. A decision on September 2024 intake will be made in May 2024. For more details please contact the Department.
The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund
On 8th December, 2023 the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, announced a pilot of a new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund.
The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund pilot will make a significant contribution to course fees that early years educators face while pursuing QAB-approved ELC qualifications at levels 7 and 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The funding will be paid directly to the higher education institution on behalf of the early years educator in order to minimise the financial and administrative barrier the educator faces when seeking to undertake further studies.
More information about the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund pilot is available on the Department's webpages:
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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MH101 Bachelor of Arts
Assessment is based on your CAO application and interview where required. The interview explores the applicant's suitability for the degree based on academic preparedness and life/employment experience.
MH103 BMus Bachelor of Music – Restricted course
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Restricted courses must be added before the February 1st deadline and may not be added during the Change of Mind period.
Click here for information about restricted degree courses.
For restricted course MH103 Music applicants will be required to submit an Online Video Audition - please see further information on the Music Department webpages.
Applicants will be contacted by the Music Department with details in mid-March.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, at audition, a minimum of Grade 6 (ABRSM) on a standard orchestral instrument, piano, organ, classical guitar or voice; traditional Irish instrumentalists of comparable fluency also considered. 3 year degree (4 years with Erasmus/Study Abroad option).
MH106 BA Psychology
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Quota of 5 places reserved for mature students.
Applicants will be invited to take a written test in March/April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. The test for MH106 will determine mathematical aptitude in addition to an essay-type question.
Psychological Studies is a subject in the MH101 Bachelor of Arts degree. While there is no transfer option from MH101 into MH106/MH209, there are postgraduate pathways for gaining an accredited PSI degree following MH101. Click here for more details about Psychological Studies.
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MH107 BSocSc Social Science
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Approximately 30 places reserved for mature students each year.
Applicants will be invited to take a written test in March/April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
The test for MH107 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
MH109 BA Media Studies
Late application accepted up to 1st May 2024.
Approximately 10 places reserved for mature students each year.
Selection procedure – candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of the written assessment.
MH116 BSocSc Community and Youth Work (full time) – Restricted Course
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Restricted courses must be added before the February 1st deadline and may not be added during the Change of Mind period.
Click here for information about restricted degree courses.
Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.
As this is a restricted course on the CAO, all applicants to MH116 will be requested to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for wanting to do this course (in no more than 350 words), two written references and information on work experience.
Applicants are invited for a written assessment in March/April. If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2024 to the Access Office. Contact the Access Office: [email protected].
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an individual and a group interview in April. All applicants must have relevant and verifiable experience in youth work and/or community work.
Note 1: 50% of places are reserved for appropriately experienced mature students.
Note 2: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
- A personal statement (max 350 words) which addresses:
- Why you are applying for this programme
- Outlining your personal understanding of community work and youth work
- Why you think you would make a good community worker or youth worker
- References (two written references from work or voluntary experience or other involvement)
Written assessment
Only candidates shortlisted after the written assessment and submission of personal statement / references will be invited to attend for interview which typically takes place in April.
Preliminary offers pending matriculation results and completion of all procedures, including vetting by the National Vetting Bureau as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016, are typically made in late May.
Please contact the Department of Applied Social Studies at 01-708 3743 / 01-708 4574 or email [email protected] for further information.
Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.
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MH201 BSc Bachelor of Science
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH202 BSc Biotechnology
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH203 BSc Biological and Geographical Sciences
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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MH204 BSc Physics with Astrophysics
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH206 BSc Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
H2 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH207 BSc Data Science
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O1/H5 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH208 BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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MH209 BSc Psychology (through Science)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Applicants will be invited to take a written test in March/April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. The test for MH209 will determine mathematical aptitude in addition to an essay-type question.
Psychological Studies is a subject in the MH101 Bachelor of Arts degree. While there is no transfer option from MH101 into MH106/MH209, there are postgraduate pathways for gaining an accredited PSI degree following MH101. Click here for more details about Psychological Studies.
MH210 BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH212 BSc Science or Mathematics or Computer Science and Mathematics (with Education)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended for MH212 SED.
H4 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended for MH212 MED and MCS.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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MH221 BSc Sport Science and Health (NEW)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH222 BSc Food Science and Human Nutrition (NEW)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH304 BSc Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
H4 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview.
MH305 BSc Product Design
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O3/H7 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH306 BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
H4 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required. A Mathematics Exam is available in late August/early September annually for students who have not attained a H4 in Mathematics.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview.
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MH401 BA Finance
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH401 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH402 BSc Quantitative Finance
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test (in maths) in March/April. The test will have a Mathematics component so applicants will be assessed in Mathematics. You do not need to have a particular Leaving Certificate grade (i.e. qualification) in Mathematics to apply, however an O1/H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent) is the minimum level of Mathematics, which will be expected. Following the test applicants may be shortlisted for interview by the School of Business.
MH403 BA Accounting and Finance
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH403 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH404 BBS/BBA Business and Management - BBS/BBA International Business - BBS/BBA Marketing - BBS/BBA Business and Global Cultures
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH404 (all degree streams) takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH407 BBS/BBA Business and Accounting
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH407 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
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MH409 BBA Business and Languages
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH409 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Advanced French, German, Spanish: Leaving Cert H4 recommended.
Beginner Chinese, French, German, Spanish: no previous study required.
Study abroad in 3rd year.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH411 BBS/BBA Entrepreneurship
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH411 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH412 BSc/BBA Business with Sport Science
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
You will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April. The test for MH412 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant academic department’s webpages.
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Business.
MH415 BSc Economics
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April.
The test will have a Mathematics component so applicants will be assessed in Mathematics. You do not need to have a particular Leaving Certificate grade (i.e. qualification) in Mathematics to apply, however an O1/H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent) is the minimum level of Mathematics which will be expected. Following the test applicants may be shortlisted for interview by the Department of Economics.
MH416 BA International Economics
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test in March/April.
The test will have a Mathematics component so applicants will be assessed in Mathematics. You do not need to have a particular Leaving Certificate grade (i.e. qualification) in Mathematics to apply, however an O1/H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent) is the minimum level of Mathematics which will be expected. Following the test applicants may be shortlisted for interview by the Department of Economics.
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MH501 LLB (Law)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to sit an entrance test in March/April.
The test for MH501 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant webpages.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Law & Criminology.
MH502 BCL (Law and Accounting or Business or Criminology or Arts)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to sit an entrance test in March/April.
The test for MH502 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant webpages.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Law & Criminology.
MH503 BCL Law and Languages (NEW)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to sit an entrance test in March/April.
The test for MH503 takes the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that you intend to study. For preparation applicants should read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also on the relevant webpages.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview by the School of Law & Criminology.
MH601 BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering or Multimedia Mobile and Web Development (through Arts)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH602 BSc Computer Science and Software Engineering or Multimedia and Mobile and Web Development (through Science)
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April.
O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
MH603 BSc Computational Thinking
Apply to the CAO before February 1st.
Applicants will be invited to take an entrance test (maths) in March/April. H2 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Assessment is based on your CAO application and interview where required. The interview explores the applicant's suitability for the degree based on academic preparedness and life/employment experience.
Applicants will be invited for interview. All applicants must be 21 years or older on January 1st of the year of entry – mature student intake only.
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