| Course Name |
Access to Arts Humanities Social Sciences & Law |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
30309 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Morning, Evening, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Stillorgan, Belfield, Dublin City Centre |
| Course Fee |
€850
Students who are registered as unemployed and/or in-receipt of one of the following payments: Job-seekers Benefit, Job-seekers Allowance or One-Parent Family Allowance or Disability Benefit may qualify for a Mature Years Access Scholarship. To apply for the scholarship or reduced course fees will need to produce evidence of income. Thomond Coogan will be happy to discuss this with you. (Tel. 7167584 or e-mail thomond.Coogan@ucd.ie )
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| Entry Requirements |
There are no entry requirements for the UCD Open Learning programme. You can apply online, in person or over the phone.
You must register for each module before the advertised start date of the module, or within a week of the start if there are places available. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Have you ever thought of coming to university to study for a degree?
UCD welcomes mature learners and is delighted to provide a variety of courses to get you started. UCD Access and
Lifelong Learning is a leader in the field of lifelong learning ...
Hide-Have you ever thought of coming to university to study for a degree?
UCD welcomes mature learners and is delighted to provide a variety of courses to get you started. UCD Access and
Lifelong Learning is a leader in the field of lifelong learning and in supporting mature students in their preparation
for university. We offer Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law and Access to Science, Engineering &
Agriculture courses to equip mature students with the skills and confidence required to progress to a degree course
in UCD. These Access Courses guarantee access to specific degree courses in UCD to those who meet the assessment
requirements. Access courses are part-time and applications can be made directly to UCD in June/July/August.
This course is designed to prepare adults, who may not have formal qualifications, for successful study at university. The course is suitable for those who aim to study in the area of the Arts, Humanities Social Sciences or Law.
The course aims to:
•Equip students with the skills that they will need to engage in an undergraduate course
•Introduce students to the methods of study, writing and research required for successful participation in higher education
•Prepare students to compete for entry to third level and to make informed choices about further study
•Increase students' self-confidence in their ability to advance within third level education
•Offer students the opportunity to experience the fulfilment that can be gained from learning in an academic setting
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Where to after Access?
Progression from: Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Law
Students who achieve an overall mark of 60% or more in overall course assessment, , are eligible to apply on grounds of mature years, and who follow appropriate application procedures via the CAO will be guaranteed a place on the UCD:
•Bachelor of Arts(DN500)
•UCD Social Science Degree (DN550)
•UCD Law (DN600)
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| Further Enquiries |
Further information
For further advice and guidance about this course, or the Scholarship, please contact:
Thomond Coogan, Mature Years Access Programme Co-ordinator.
Tel (01) 716 7584
email: Thomond.Coogan@ucd.ie
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| Course Web Page |
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