Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND eithe...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND either English or Irish.

Leaving Certificate Mathematics Requirements
DCU does not award points for the subject of Mathematics at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Level.

This subject will be accepted for admission purposes for the following courses:

BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies
BA in Contemporary Culture and Society
BSc in Education and Training
BA in Journalism
BA in International Relations
BA in Communication Studies
BA Gaeilge agus Iriseoireacht (Irish and Journalism)
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law and Society)
BSc in Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Leaving Certificate Subject Combinations
Certain subjects will not be scored separately if they occur in combination with subjects that are similar in content. In each case, the highest individual grade will be scored.

The following six groups of subjects are affected by this:
1 Music and Musicianship, Music A, Music B

2 Economics, Agricultural Economics

3 Physics with Chemistry – if combined with Physics and Chemistry, only two best scored – if combined with Physics or Chemistry, only best scored

4 History, Economics and Economic History – if all three are taken, only the best two will be scored

5 Latin, Classical Studies

6 Greek, Classical Studies

Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2017 for higher level mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Expand+Applicants who have a full FETAC Level 5 award in the appropriate qualifications and modules, with a minimum of five distinctions, can be admitted on a competitive basis to certain DCU courses. There are a limited number of places available on course...

Hide-Applicants who have a full FETAC Level 5 award in the appropriate qualifications and modules, with a minimum of five distinctions, can be admitted on a competitive basis to certain DCU courses. There are a limited number of places available on courses.

FETAC has made changes to the CAS (Common Awards System). Please refer to the DCU website for specific details on the range of FETAC awards which link into the university’s Level 8 degree courses.

General Entry Requirements

• Full FETAC Level 5 Certification must be achieved in one single sitting.

• FETAC awards are normally made up of eight minor awards, commonly known as modules.

• Five distinctions from the eight modules must be achieved.

Course Entry Requirements
Additional course requirements are indicated in the details of each course in this prospectus. This requires the attainment of performance in specifically named FETAC Level 5 awards and in some cases, the inclusion of specific modules. For example, for the BSc in Education and Training, students must attain the full FETAC Level 5 award with distinctions in five modules, but three of the distinctions must be in modules that DCU specifies. Please visit www.cao.ie/ index.php?page=fetac_search for the most up-to-date information on course requirements.

Applying to DCU

Candidates make their application to DCU through the CAO and are ranked based on their performance in the eight modules that make up their award. From 2017 the points awarded for FETAC awards will be revised.

Please visit www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETAC_scoring.pdf for scoring information.

Please note
1 A Major Award must be achieved. Component Certificates or Records of Achievement are not acceptable.

2 In certain courses, DCU will require the achievement of certain grades and/or specified components, e.g. five distinctions, including a minimum pass in Mathematics, or four specific science modules.

3 A Major Award may be achieved over a number of sittings; however, for scoring purposes, only results achieved in a single sitting, e.g. between 1st August and 31st July are assessed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their FETAC centre applies for a Major Award to FETAC where courses are taken over more than one year.

Expand+EU/EEA and Non-EU
DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience wi...

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DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience will make a valuable contribution to the university, and we are always working towards widening participation to allow mature students gain entry onto DCU courses.

What are the entry requirements?
Applying as a mature applicant means that you do not compete with Leaving Certificate students for places at DCU. Instead, experience other than examination grades is taken into consideration – this may be work experience, further studies or other relevant experience. For some courses, however, particular Leaving Certificate subjects may be necessary. In all cases, the university will want to know that you have the ability and motivation to make the most of your studies at DCU.

What supports are available for mature students?
There is a wide network of services. The Mature Student Academic Writing Week prepares you for college life through workshops on topics such as academic writing, citing and referencing. Other topics include supports for students at DCU, such as the Mathematics Learning Centre, IT supports and the Mature Student Society. You will also have access to Student Support and Development workshops throughout the academic year for example CV Clinics, Learning Students and Motivational Workshops.

What financial supports are available to mature students?
There are a number of sources, including the Government’s Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme, the Back to Education Allowance and the DCU Student Assistance Fund, once a registered DCU student. Information on these schemes is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Where can I find out more?
For the Mature Student Officer, please contact 01 700 6987. For general and admission enquiries, please contact the Registry on T +353 (0)1 700 5338 E registry@dcu.ie

How do I apply?
All mature applicants for full-time study must apply to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February in the year of entry.

Expand+There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students ...

Hide-There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities/specific learning difficulties and transfer students. The university is committed to welcoming students from countries worldwide. For Undergraduate Admissions - General Information please go to: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/undergrad.shtml

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 DCU?
- First university degree in Ireland to combine aviation management studies with the option to train as a commercial pilot.

- Designed in consultation with major aviation industry employers, including major Irish airlines.

- Gives...

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- First university degree in Ireland to combine aviation management studies with the option to train as a commercial pilot.

- Designed in consultation with major aviation industry employers, including major Irish airlines.

- Gives you a broad insight into all aspects of the structures, operations and management of the aviation industry.

– Substantial industry placement in Year Three allows you gain valuable work experience.

– Choice of final year specialisms (Pilot Studies or Aviation Management) offers you flexibility

- Winner of the Overall Aviation Academic Award in the Irish Aviation Industry Awards 2014.

Understanding Aviation Management
Aviation is a high-tech, dynamic and competitive industry operating in a global arena. For those who plan to enter the world of aviation – whether as a commercial pilot or as a manager – a sound foundation in the business management principles of the aviation industry is key to success.

The aviation industry spans the airlines, airports and ancillary activities directly connected to the airline business as well as other sectors such as tourism, logistics and areas dependent on international trade.

It is well recognised that within the aviation industry there will be a severe shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future. In the next 20 years, airlines will add 25,000 new aircraft to the current 17,000 commercial fleet. These aircraft will require pilots and other trained support staff to operate the expanded air fleet which will, in turn, have major implications for the expansion of services provided by staff at airports.

About You
Do you find the world of aviation an exciting place? Do you see yourself playing a key role in the management and development of the aviation sector? Do you see yourself enjoying a career as a commercial pilot? Then this is the course for you.

This is an exciting and ground-breaking programme of study which has been designed and developed in close collaboration with aviation industry professionals.

Course Structure
To date, few pilots have possessed a sound business understanding of their industry. Nor have business professionals in the aviation industry had access to a course of study that directly targets those areas of business which are of central importance to the success of this industry.

This exciting course addresses gaps in the education of those entering the aviation industry. In addition to general management education, the aviation management course provides students with specialist knowledge in all areas of aviation and qualifies students for careers in demanding positions in this growing industry sector.

It offers a route to professional qualification as a commercial pilot combined with a strong background in business education.

The first two years of the course provide a general introduction to business analysis, the aviation sector and technical aspects of piloting. DCU is recognised as a Registered Training Facility (RTF) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for the theoretical knowledge needed to acquire the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).

The third year of the course begins with a four- to six-month INTRA placement in a related aviation setting.

The second half of third year is comprised of both specialist business and aviation modules.

In the fourth year, the course divides into two streams. Some students will opt to pursue integrated flight training at an approved Flight Training Organisation with a view to qualifying as a commercial pilot (Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL))*;
others will choose to follow more specialist studies in aviation management here in DCU. Flight Training Organisations currently approved by DCU include:
• Flight Training Europe (Jerez, Spain) – www.ftejerez.com
• Oxford Aviation Academy (Oxford, UK) – www.oaa.com

Expand+What Will I Study?
YEAR ONE
Accounting
Aviation Sector and Flying Theory 1
Aviation Policy
Economics
Foundations for Aviation Studies
IT Skills
Law
Marketing
Mathematics
Psychology in Organisations

YEAR TWO
Airline Economics and ...

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YEAR ONE
Accounting
Aviation Sector and Flying Theory 1
Aviation Policy
Economics
Foundations for Aviation Studies
IT Skills
Law
Marketing
Mathematics
Psychology in Organisations

YEAR TWO
Airline Economics and Finance
Airport Operations
Applied Market Research
Aviation Sector and Flying Theory 2
Emissions Markets and Aviation
Financial Management
HR Management
Information Systems
Statistics

YEAR THREE
Advanced Spreadsheet Modelling
Aviation Safety Management
Aviation Business Management
Business and Professional Ethics
Organisational Psychology
Work Placement (Aviation Industry)

YEAR FOUR
Pilot Studies Specialism (BSc in Aviation Management with Pilot
Studies):
Flight Training Organisation (FTO) - Ground School Theory
FTO - Frozen ATPL
Pilot Study Reflections

Aviation Studies Specialism (BSc in Aviation Management)
Aircraft Leasing
Aviation Industry Project
Business Strategy
Contingency Management for Aviation
Electronic Commerce
Global Issues in Business and Economics
Supply Chain Management
Project Management