| Course Name |
Foundation Course for Higher Education - Young Adults |
| Course Provider |
Trinity College Dublin |
| Course Code |
APFC |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dublin City Centre |
| Duration |
1 Year
The course is full-time and runs from September to May over one year. There are up to 20 hours of lectures and tutorials each week and another 20 hours of personal study. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants must:
Attend a second level school in Dublin which is linked to an access service.
Meet the same socio-economic criteria as set out for HEAR (the Higher Education Access Route).
Achieve at least 5 pass grades and one higher level ...
Hide-Applicants must:
Attend a second level school in Dublin which is linked to an access service.
Meet the same socio-economic criteria as set out for HEAR (the Higher Education Access Route).
Achieve at least 5 pass grades and one higher level 'C' grade in the Leaving Certificate (applications from Leaving Certificate Applied and FETAC students are also considered).
Be under 21 years of age on 1st January in the year you apply.
Be eligible for the Government Free Fees Scheme or EU Fees.
Selection process
We review all applications and then write and tell you if you have been shortlisted for an interview. During the interview, we will ask you to complete a worksheet to support your application.
In late June, we will write and tell you if you are eligible for the course. We will then select students from the pool of eligible students based on their application form, essay, references, interview worksheet and academic results.
In August, we will write and tell you if you have got a place in TAP or in the university access course in Liberties College.
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| Number of Places |
25 |
| Course Fee |
The course is free. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You must:
Complete the application form. This will be available at www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access/prospective/access/young.php on the 7th of February 2016.
Write a short essay (no more than two pages) telling us about yourself and why you want to go...
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Complete the application form. This will be available at www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access/prospective/access/young.php on the 7th of February 2016.
Write a short essay (no more than two pages) telling us about yourself and why you want to go to university.
Submit any supporting documents about yourself or your parents or guardian that we ask for on the application form. You must give original documents.
Get two references to complete the Referee Forms (available with the application). At least one should be a teacher from your school; the other can be a youth leader, voluntary group organiser, employer or coach.
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| Course Content |
What is the foundation course for young adults?
This is an access course that prepares students both personally and academically to go on and study for a degree in Trinity College.
Who is the course for?
The course offers another way into Trinity for young adults whose social, economic and cultural experiences have prevented them from going to college.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Course content
Students can choose from two broad areas of study: arts and social sciences or science. The arts and social science modules are: english, history, political science, law, sociology and social policy, economics, philosophy and psycho...
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Students can choose from two broad areas of study: arts and social sciences or science. The arts and social science modules are: english, history, political science, law, sociology and social policy, economics, philosophy and psychology, and maths and statistics. Students select up to five modules.The science modules are: maths for sciences and engineering, biology, physics and chemistry. In addition, all students take three core modules in study skills, information technology and educational guidance.
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of continuous assessment, final examinations and attendance. 80% attendance for each module is required. |
| Comment |
How many places are there on the foundation course?
There are 25 places on the TAP foundation course and another 25 places on the university access course in Liberties College.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
What happens after the course?
Students who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate in Foundation Studies from Trinity College. Students who get a grade of at least 50% can compete for places on degree courses in Trinity. If you want to apply for a degree course that is in high demand, you will need to get much higher than 50%. You must also meet the subject requirements for the course you want to apply for. |
| Further Enquiries |
Further information
For further information see:
https://www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access/prospective/access/
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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