Expand+Higher Certificates (Level 6) and Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)
The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all higher certificates (Level 6) and ab initio bachelor degrees (Level 7) programmes is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leavin...

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The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all higher certificates (Level 6) and ab initio bachelor degrees (Level 7) programmes is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.

Bonus Points for Higher Mathematics*
A bonus of 25 points will be added to the points score for a H6 or above in higher level Mathematics. The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the six best subjects following the addition of the bonus. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examination was taken.

Foundation Level Mathematics
A pass in foundation level mathematics at F2 level or higher will be accepted as meeting the minimum entry requirements for programmes which currently require a minimum entry level of O6 in ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics, with the exception of engineering (including all programmes at Letterfrack) and nursing.

Where foundation level Mathematics is accepted as a passing subject, at a minimum F2 grade, the following points scoring system will apply:
F1 F2
20 12

Note:
Applicants are advised that, while foundation level Mathematics may meet the minimum mathematics requirement for entry to certain academic programmes, some employers require Mathematics at ordinary level or higher level to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.

Foundation Level Irish
Foundation level Irish, at minimum F3 level, meets the minimum language requirement for entry to all programmes with the exception of nursing. No CAO points are awarded for foundation level Irish.

Expand+Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
The LCVP ‘Link Module’ will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves a pass grade. This will apply to entry for higher certificate (level 6), ordinary degree (level 7), and hon...

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The LCVP ‘Link Module’ will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves a pass grade. This will apply to entry for higher certificate (level 6), ordinary degree (level 7), and honours degree (level 8) programmes.

The ‘Link Modules’ result is considered and may be used as one of the best six subjects. Points are awarded on the basis of the classification below.

Link Modules 'Subject' (LCVP)

Pass 28 points
Merit 46 points
Distinction 66 points

Expand+QQI FET CAS Scoring

The national qualification system across further education and training (FET) in Ireland is known as the ‘Common Awards System’ or CAS.

The scoring system applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. ...

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The national qualification system across further education and training (FET) in Ireland is known as the ‘Common Awards System’ or CAS.

The scoring system applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. when the specified component awards have been achieved, totalling 120 credits. (To calculate your own score you must know the credit value of your component awards.)

Achievement of each component award is graded as Distinction, Merit or Pass. Distinction grade is weighted at 3, Merit at 2 and Pass at 1.

Multiply the credit value by the grade weighting to a maximum of 120 credits. (For components with a credit value of less than 5 credits, multiply the credit value by 15.) Then multiply the total by 10 and divide by 9 to calculate actual score. The maximum score achievable is 390.

Components leading to the best 120 credits are scored and applicants are ranked accordingly. The best 120 credits come from minor awards achieved with the highest grades.
(QQI will forward all relevant QQI FET award results achieved by applicants to the CAO.)

A QQI FET Major award may be accumulated over more than one academic year.

QQI FET awards achieved before the introduction of CAS, will be referenced to and scored using the CAS scoring.

Full details of the CAS, programmes and progression to the Higher Education Links Scheme are available on the QQI website (www.qqi.ie).

Full details of the QQI FET awards Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) Entry Requirements and Scoring systems are also available on www.cao.ie .

For further information, please contact the Admissions Officer, Office of Academic Affairs, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Galway.

Expand+Mature Applicant Guidelines

GMIT welcomes applications from mature applicants: EU nationals aged 23 on or before 1 January, 2017. A quota of places is reserved for mature applicants on each programme.

Mature Applicants

• Do not have to meet ...

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GMIT welcomes applications from mature applicants: EU nationals aged 23 on or before 1 January, 2017. A quota of places is reserved for mature applicants on each programme.

Mature Applicants

• Do not have to meet the Leaving Certificate entry requirements/points.

• Are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the programme).

• May be invited for interview and to an information and advisory session in May which will be used to rank applicants where demand exceeds the available places on a programme.

Mature Nursing Applicants
• Mature Applicants apply using the standard code (new for 2017 entry).
• Those wishing to be considered on mature basis must apply by 1st February.
• Applicants must also apply for and undergo the NCC written assessment test, administered by Public Appointments Service (PAS). Successful applicants will then be ranked in order of merit for each course applied for. (Details are available from the Nursing Careers Centre (NCC), Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), 18/20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Tel: 01 6398528. www.nmbi.ie)

Expand+Fees and Grants
The current fees are available on the GMIT website www.gmit.ie Students who have previously attended third level education may be liable for tuition fees and Student Contribution.

Students taking repeat modules will be liable for ...

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The current fees are available on the GMIT website www.gmit.ie Students who have previously attended third level education may be liable for tuition fees and Student Contribution.

Students taking repeat modules will be liable for repeat tuition fees and Student Contribution.
Non-EU applicants may be liable for the International fee.

Please refer to the GMIT website for further information on fee assessment or contact the Fees Office on 091 742139.

The website www.studentfinance.ie also provides valuable information on grants and other financial supports.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why study Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business?
This programme will enable the learner to improve their knowledge and understanding of general business and to develop business skills, particularly as they apply to the rural enterprise and agribusines...

Hide-Why study Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business?
This programme will enable the learner to improve their knowledge and understanding of general business and to develop business skills, particularly as they apply to the rural enterprise and agribusiness sector.

The aim of the BB (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business is to provide the learner with a business education that emphasises the importance of rural enterprise and agribusiness by developing an understanding of the theory, concepts and methods as well as the practical implementation of a range of skills and tools in these areas.

Expand+What will I study?
Year 1:
• Financial and Farm Accounting
• Plant and Animal Science
• Animal and Crop Production Science
• Learning and Innovation Skills
• Soil Science and Chemistry
• Management Accounting 1
• Macroeconomics
• Statistics ...

Hide-What will I study?
Year 1:
• Financial and Farm Accounting
• Plant and Animal Science
• Animal and Crop Production Science
• Learning and Innovation Skills
• Soil Science and Chemistry
• Management Accounting 1
• Macroeconomics
• Statistics for Business
• Computer Applications

Year 2:
• Business Information Systems
• Marketing
• Farm Management, Safety and Law
• Agricultural Economics
• Industry Placement (Semester long)

Electives:
• Advanced Dairy Production
• Advanced Drystock Production
• Animal and Plant Science: Field and Lab
• Farm Buildings and Maintenance

Year 3:
• New Venture Creation
• Digital Business
• Financial Management and Taxation
• Rural Development
• Food Science, Technology and Quality Assurance
• Market Research
• Operations Management
• New Venture Planning
• International Economic Policy
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agri Marketing Management
• Business Communications and Negotiations

Expand+Why Study Agriculture?
Agriculture, food production, environmental management are some of Ireland’s key industries. All of these areas depend greatly on the quality of the production systems and primary resources. Gaining a degree in Agriculture w...

Hide-Why Study Agriculture?
Agriculture, food production, environmental management are some of Ireland’s key industries. All of these areas depend greatly on the quality of the production systems and primary resources. Gaining a degree in Agriculture will provide a range of career paths and opportunities including:

• Dairy production
• Food processing
• Rural enterprise development
• Product development
• Sales and marketing
• Environmental management

Careers in Agriculture
• Dairy production
• Food processing
• Farm management
• Rural enterprise development
• Product development
• Sales and marketing
• Product management
• Environmental management
• Food technologist
• Teaching / Lecturer
• Researcher
• Scientist