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.

Tel: +353 91 74 2305.
Email: Admissions@gmit.ie

Expand+Mature Applicant Guidelines

GMIT welcomes applications from mature applicants: EU nationals aged 23 on or before 1 January, 2018. 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, 2018. 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: + 353 1 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 €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 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 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the 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, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 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 five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why study Hotel and Hospitality Operations?
This programme provides an excellent introduction to the world of hotel and hospitality management. Students will gain hands on experience in the College restaurant and bar training facilities as well as ...

Hide-Why study Hotel and Hospitality Operations?
This programme provides an excellent introduction to the world of hotel and hospitality management. Students will gain hands on experience in the College restaurant and bar training facilities as well as studying relevant business modules. Through training in our restaurants, bar and rooms facilities, students will gain excellent professional and technical skills essential for all hospitality professionals. In addition, as a result of your training in these departments you will gain a full understanding of the role of quality service in the industry ensuring that you provide an outstanding service experience for all visitors to your place of work. Finally, students on this programme can expect to participate in field trips to local and national properties which will support their college-based learning activities.

Expand+What will I study?
Food & Beverage Skills and Service, Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism industry, Information Technology, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Accommodation Operations, Rooms Division Management, Communication and Customer Care, Langu...

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Food & Beverage Skills and Service, Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism industry, Information Technology, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Accommodation Operations, Rooms Division Management, Communication and Customer Care, Language and Culture, Learning and Innovation Skills, Marketing Principles, Beverage Studies, Wine Studies, Front Office Operations, Train the Trainer, Introduction to Hospitality Law, Management Principles, Management Principles, Introduction to Accounting & Business Maths.

Work Placement
At the end of year one, there is a twelve week mandatory work placement in an Irish hotel or other approved property, organised by the LINKS office in conjunction with the student. As students will have worked in several different departments during their time in college, work placement opportunities should be plentiful and well within the capabilities of the student. If students are considering an international career, the College would encourage students to study an international language during their two years of study and to complete their international placement in a location that supports the development of the language.

International Links
The College has extensive international links with hotels, tourism organisations and educational organisations. In 2010 the Institute agreed an exchange partnership with Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island, USA to include student and faculty exchange across a range of disciplines throughout the Institute.

In addition, the college is an active member of various hotel college associations including the Association of European Hotel & Tourism schools (AEHT) and the Council for Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE). The College of Tourism and Arts is actively involved with many tourism and arts organisations including the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI), Euro-toques, Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI), Arts Council, Heritage Council, RTÉ, Tulca Visual Arts Festival and Galway International Arts Festival, and is an active member of the Association of Irish Festival Events (AOIFE).

Field Trips
Field trips are considered an essential part of the learning experience for students. An additional fee of €100 applies for field trips and is payable during induction week.

Expand+Why Study Tourism, Hospitality, Heritage & Culinary Arts?
The world of Tourism and Arts are dynamic and exciting industries that can be found throughout the globe. A qualification in either will provide you with a passport to travel where you can co...

Hide-Why Study Tourism, Hospitality, Heritage & Culinary Arts?
The world of Tourism and Arts are dynamic and exciting industries that can be found throughout the globe. A qualification in either will provide you with a passport to travel where you can continue to learn and build on the knowledge and skills acquired during your time in GMIT.

For those not interested in travel, Ireland offers many exciting opportunities for tourism and arts graduates; never before has culture played such a key role in our national identity and being.

GMIT has an established working partnerships with many industry partners in the tourism and arts sector, students are exposed to many positive learning opportunities and combined with interactive and engaged learning, our graduates are truly prepared for their future work careers.

Finally, the College of Tourism and Arts highly values the input we receive from industry partners and other stakeholders. The LINKS office was opened in the summer of 2008 and this team manage all aspects of our industry partnerships including work placement, graduate opportunities, alumni and school visits to our Tourism and Arts departments.