Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements: Leaving Certificate (2017): A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects), including English or Irish. Mathematics is not a subject requirement for this programme.

A Portfolio is also required...

Hide-Minimum Entry Requirements: Leaving Certificate (2017): A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects), including English or Irish. Mathematics is not a subject requirement for this programme.

A Portfolio is also required: Applicants will be accepted to Year 1 of the programme based on a combination of Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC results and Portfolio Assessment. The Portfolio will be scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required to pass.

*Points are a combination of Leaving Certificate results and Portfolio Assessment.

Applications to this course are no longer 'Restricted'. Closing Date: 1st May

Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will be awarded to any CAO applicant who has gained a grade H6 or higher in Leaving Certificate Honours Mathematics.

Foundation Level Mathematics
Foundation level Mathematics at Grade F2 or higher is acceptable as meeting the Mathematics requirement for the following programmes at LIT:

LC256 Construction Practice LC270 Music Technology & Production
LC276 Broadcast Screen Production LC292 Social Care Work (Limerick)
LC402 Social Care Work (Thurles) LC228 Sports Coaching & Development
LC295 Business Studies with Sports Management LC296 Front Office Management
LC298 Culinary Arts LC299 Hospitality Studies
LC294 Business Studies with Event Management LC293 Business Studies with Travel & Tourism Management

Foundation Level Irish
Foundation Level Irish at grade F2 will meet the minimum language requirement.

Expand+QQI-FET/FETAC
LIT accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all programmes of study. The following minimum entry requirements will apply to graduates of QQI-FET/FETAC qualifications who are seeking admission to programmes at Limerick Institute of Te...

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LIT accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all programmes of study. The following minimum entry requirements will apply to graduates of QQI-FET/FETAC qualifications who are seeking admission to programmes at Limerick Institute of Technology:

Higher Certificate (Level 6)
Minimum entry: A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award totalling 120 credits.

Ab-initio Bachelor Degree (Level 7)
Minimum entry: A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award totalling 120 credits.

Ab-initio Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8)
Minimum entry: A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 award totalling 120 credits and including a Distinction grade in at least three modules.

Please note that special requirements may exist for particular programmes, for example, a requirement for a particular subject such as Mathematics.

A full FETAC award normally contains 8 modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact QQI FET/FETAC for a full award where programmes are taken over more than one year. A QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Record of Achievement does not meet the minimum entry standards.

From 2017, the maximum possible total score will be multiplied by 13 and divided by 12, to give a maximum overall points score of 390 for applicants from further education and training.

If a QQI FET/FETAC applicant also presents a Leaving Certificate, the CAO will use whichever is the better. Applicants to Restricted Application programmes or programmes where a Portfolio is required will have their Portfolio Score added to their QQIFET/FETAC Score.

Expand+Mature Applications
Mature students (any EU National over the age of 23 before 1st January of the year of application) must indicate such on their application to the CAO. All applications from mature students must be sent to the CAO prior to the off...

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Mature students (any EU National over the age of 23 before 1st January of the year of application) must indicate such on their application to the CAO. All applications from mature students must be sent to the CAO prior to the official CAO closing dates set for the year of application. No late applications will be accepted. All mature applicants must, where required, present work for portfolio assessment and complete a Mature Applicant suitability form. Portfolio assessments look at the level of commitment, creativity, competence, comprehension, investigation, efficiency in the portfolio of work submitted, while the Mature Applicant suitability form evaluates applicant ability to successfully complete the academic subjects of the programme.

LIT welcomes and encourages participation from mature learners in its programmes and will accept applications from persons of mature years. To be considered as a mature applicant, you must be at least 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry to an undergraduate programme.

Such applications, together with documentary proof of relevant work experience and/or qualifications which they wish to have considered, should reach the CAO on or before 1st February, in year of entry to a programme. The Institute may at its discretion extend the closing date for Mature Applicants to 1st May for specific programmes only. Applicants are advised to contact the Admissions Office at LIT for a list of such programmes.

For further information on applying to LIT as a mature applicant or contact:

Admissions Limerick:
Email: admissions@lit.ie
Tel: 061 293262

Admissions Tipperary:
Email: tippadmissions@lit.ie
Tel: 0504 28072

Expand+Tuition Fees
Currently, tuition fees at LIT are covered by the terms of the government’s Free Fees Scheme. Under this scheme, the government pays tuition fees for full-time, non-repeat undergraduate students from Ireland and other EU countries that ...

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Currently, tuition fees at LIT are covered by the terms of the government’s Free Fees Scheme. Under this scheme, the government pays tuition fees for full-time, non-repeat undergraduate students from Ireland and other EU countries that have been resident in an EU country for three of the last five years. For further information, see www.studentfinance.ie

Applicants who do not qualify for free Tuition Fees
Any applicant who does not meet the above criteria will be deemed an Overseas Applicant and will be liable to pay the Non-European Tuition Fee in addition to the Student Contribution Fee.

Non EU applicants should contact LIT’s International Office at: international@lit.ie for details of relevant fees. Applicants classified as liable to pay this fee will not be permitted to change their fee status following admission. In addition, the following groups do not qualify for free tuition fees:

1. Persons who already hold a Degree.

2. Persons who have completed more than the first year of a Degree level programme and who are now entering a Higher Certificate/Ordinary Degree programme.
3. Persons who have already attended an Honours Degree programme and are now entering another Honours Degree programme.
4. Persons who are undertaking a repeat year of study.
5. Persons who have already completed a two year Higher Certificate (or Ordinary Degree) programme are not eligible for free tuition fees in respect of a further two year Higher Certificate or three year Ordinary Degree programme.

Student Contribution Fee
A Student Contribution Fee is payable by each student, which covers Student Services, Registration, Examination Fees, etc. In addition, there is currently a Class Materials Fee for students in Art and Design and Science programmes and this fee may be extended to other programmes for the 2017/2018 academic year and subsequent years. These payments must all be paid at the time of Registration, and are subject to change without prior notice and are outside the control of the Institute. For further information, see www.susi.ie

Students who qualify for a Maintenance Grant will be refunded their Student Contribution Fee. Class materials fees are non-refundable.

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The student grant is the main source of financial assistance available from the Irish State for students in full-time higher education undergraduate/postgraduate programmes. Students on part-time programmes, access or foundatio...

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The student grant is the main source of financial assistance available from the Irish State for students in full-time higher education undergraduate/postgraduate programmes. Students on part-time programmes, access or foundation programmes (in higher education institutions) and short programmes are not eligible to apply for a student grant. For eligible students, a student grant is intended to assist with some of the various costs involved in going to college. Family and/or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when applying for a maintenance grant, alongside some other conditions.

If you think you are eligible for a student grant, you should apply for it as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until you receive an offer of a place or enrol in college. Only when your application has been completed in full and submitted to the grant-awarding authority can your eligibility be determined. Full details on student grants and finance, including associated legislation and application forms are available at www.susi.ie

At LIT, we are very aware of the financial difficulties faced by many students. While Irish and ther EU students are generally not required to pay tuition fees, there are many additional financial pressures for students such as the cost of accommodation, travel, food, utility bills, etc. For most students, starting college coincides with moving away from home for the first time and trying to manage on a budget. You will have most outgoings at the start of the year, so it is important to budget for books, class materials and rent deposits, as well as day to day living costs.

Students can avail of special travel rates from the national transport companies and chartered buses. Season tickets are available on some routes. Irish Rail and Bus Éireann offer special train and bus fares to students (subject to certain conditions).

For further information on fees, grants, etc, contact the LIT Grants & Fees Office at 061 293366 or email: studentfees@lit.ie

Expand+Programmes LC110 First Year Art & Design, LC518 Digital Animation Production, LC502 Game Art & Design, LC111 and LC114 Fashion Knitwear & Textiles require applicants to successfully complete a Portfolio for Assessment prior to entry.

The Portfolio...

Hide-Programmes LC110 First Year Art & Design, LC518 Digital Animation Production, LC502 Game Art & Design, LC111 and LC114 Fashion Knitwear & Textiles require applicants to successfully complete a Portfolio for Assessment prior to entry.

The Portfolio Assessment is to determine your creative suitability and will consist of a review of your portfolio and a written assignment which helps to determine your comprehension of contemporary art and design practice. The portfolio will be scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required. Only those who are successful at this stage will be considered for places. As the number of applicants who are successful after the Portfolio Assessment is normally greater than the number of places available, the system of final selection is done on the basis of points. The portfolio score will be added to the Leaving Certificate score to rank you for entry. In the case of Mature Applicants, an offer is made on the aggregated assessment result of the portfolio together with the Mature Suitability form to rank you for entry.

A successful portfolio should adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Make it Exciting: Make your Portfolio reflect how enthusiastic you are about the prospect of studying Art & Design. Choose only your best work; work that expresses your skills, your abilities, your interests, your personality.

2. Careful Presentation: You don't have to spend lots of money on expensive presentation boards, mounts and sleeves, but all work will look better if it is carefully presented. Take time to order your portfolio into a neat, tidy and well-presented representation of your work. Order your work logically; you can do this chronologically, by theme, or by medium, for example.

3. Be selective: Don't put everything in. We will only look at a maximum of 15 sheets. These sheets may, however, contain more than one image, drawing or photograph of 3D work. (If your portfolio contains more than 15 sheets you may be asked to withdraw work. Please avoid the embarrassment, by adhering to the 15 sheet limit.)

4. Sketchbooks: Please include a maximum of three sketchbooks. These should contain analytical studies which explore and investigate aspects of your environment.

5. Don't forget unfinished work or work-in-progress. If relevant, these can be worth including. It's a good idea to attach sketches or plans to the finished work, (with a paper clip) to show that they are part of the same work.

6. Don't leave out large work or 3D work: If you want us to see large work or 3D work, which you have made, just include a good quality photograph of it.

7. Label it. Make sure your name is on the front of your closed portfolio, and neatly label all the work inside, on the reverse side, with titles, where relevant, and approximate dates.

8. Your Assignment: Be sure to include your portfolio assignment. This forms part of your portfolio assessment and must be included in your portfolio.

How to Apply
All applications should be made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Application forms are available from the CAO in Galway or online at www.cao.ie. All applications to Art & Design must be sent to the CAO prior to February 1st of the year of application. No late applications will be accepted. Approximately one week after the closing date of applications to the CAO, the LSAD Administration Office will send applicants an appointment to attend for a portfolio assessment in Limerick School of Art & Design. The portfolio assessment is carried out by a team of Art and Design staff. The applicants are greeted in groups and given an introduction to the School of Art & Design and the facilities. The Students’ Union is available to assist with guided tours during the time of portfolio assessment. Assessments may be held in either LSAD, Clare Street, Limerick or LSAD Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Portfolio assessment results are notified to applicants by the LSAD Administration Office. The Institute will try to assess all non-standard applications on the basis of information provided, but it reserves the right to call such applicants to the Institute to assess their cases.

Applications to this course are no longer 'Restricted'. Closing Date: 1st May

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+What is the programme about?
The programmes at LSAD aim to assist students to become confident, articulate, informed, creative and expressive practitioners, who will be capable of making significant contributions in their own particular fields of c...

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The programmes at LSAD aim to assist students to become confident, articulate, informed, creative and expressive practitioners, who will be capable of making significant contributions in their own particular fields of contemporary culture. The Year One Art and Design programme begins this process by providing students with the necessary stimuli to encourage self-confidence, self-motivation, and an appetite for knowledge, which will drive their creative practice. Year one recognises the wide variety of backgrounds from which it draws its students. It recognises ethnic, cultural and gender diversity which are the basis of individual originality. The programme endeavours to provide students with the necessary skills, vocabulary and contextual knowledge to progress to second year of honours degree studies. Through an extensive line-up of lectures, seminars and demonstrations, the Year One programme introduces students to the most current issues in Art and Design, through the first hand experiences of contemporary practitioners.

LSAD is the largest centre for Art and Design outside of Dublin and has an award-winning reputation both nationally and internationally.

Who is the programme suited to?
Year One Art & Design is a diagnostic year, where students find their niche and can avail of staff guidance to find the discipline they are best suited for in art and design.

Expand+Modules:
Semester One is designed to introduce students to the working methodologies, the vocabulary, and the contemporary context of Art and Design. This is achieved through engagement in a broad-based, practical Studio Project. This project is i...

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Semester One is designed to introduce students to the working methodologies, the vocabulary, and the contemporary context of Art and Design. This is achieved through engagement in a broad-based, practical Studio Project. This project is introduced to students during Orientation Week. Throughout the project, students are introduced to a series of skills, technical processes, and conceptual considerations, by means of Seminar/Demonstrations each week. Students are encouraged to apply these skills, processes and concepts to the development of their studio project where applicable. Core areas in Semester 1 are 2D Studies, Digital Media, Concept Development and Contextual Research Studies.

Semester Two is designed around helping students make the appropriate choice of specialisation, which will form the basis of their further studies at LSAD and in turn their future careers as artists and designers. At the end of semester one, students select three specialisations. Each student then has a two week practical introduction to the area they have chosen. At the end of this six week period, there are progress reviews. After the end of the progress reviews, there is a week of feedback and tutorial advice where staff individually meet students to discuss progress and make recommendations. At this point, the student selects three areas of specialisation in order of preference. Based on an aggregated mark of the Semester One assessment and the combined score from the three electives the places on offer in Year 2 are distributed. Students then enter their Year 2 disciplines on provisional places.