Expand+Course Requirements
Subjects Required
Minimum of O1 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certifi...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of O1 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science

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+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?
• A modern course developed to meet the changing needs of young people today in relation to physical activity, exercise and sport.

• A unique opportunity to study the human body and its role in physical activity, sport and health.

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• A modern course developed to meet the changing needs of young people today in relation to physical activity, exercise and sport.

• A unique opportunity to study the human body and its role in physical activity, sport and health.

• A mixture of applied physical education classes, laboratories, lectures, tutorials and seminars.

• The course is supported by state-of-the-art teaching and physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories.

• A small number of places reserved for elite sports people.

• Relatively small classes allow for individual attention from high-quality staff.

Understanding Physical Education
Physical education (PE) is an important influence on the long-term health of our children. As such, it is an integral part of the education process, one that promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of a child, as well as their attitude to activity, learning and each other. This is embraced through involvement in games, health-related fitness, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education.

Physical Education with Mathematics
Mathematics is a key subject in the understanding of the modern world, arising in areas as diverse as international financial systems and the use of statistics in sport. This makes the job of teaching mathematics hugely important. As a graduate, you will be qualified to teach PE and maths to Leaving Certificate level.

Both the PE and maths elements of this course have approval from the Teaching Council for registration as a secondary teacher.

About You
To succeed on this course you will need:
• A passion for sport and exercise.

• Evidence of past participation in, enjoyment of and an enthusiasm for involvement in sport and exercise.

• An analytical mind with a passion for maths.

• A willingness to teach others and to help them to learn.

• An enthusiasm for learning and understanding how others learn and develop through good teaching.

Course Structure
This course involves three strands – Physical Education, Maths and Education Studies.

Physical Education
The physical education element of the course has theoretical and practical aspects: The theoretical part involves the academic study of human movement through subjects like psychology, biomechanics (science of movement) and sociology.

The practical elements will enhance your teaching effectiveness by engaging you in a range of competitive, aesthetic, adventure, aquatic and artistic activities.

Mathematics
You will learn the core elements of the maths curriculum, including maths for the physical sciences, linear maths, calculus, differential equations, numerical methods and abstract algebra. In addition to this, you will complete a number of modules focused on how to teach this mathematics content in second-level schools.

Education Studies
This part of the course integrates educational theory and practice through ‘coaching rather than teaching’. This involves group work, reflective diaries, online reporting and reflection, case studies and other problem-based learning approaches to the acquisition of the skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to teach in a changing environment.

School Placement
To put all of this into practice and to provide you with invaluable experience, you will be placed in schools during Years Two and Four. This is teaching practice at its best and gives you an opportunity to explore and clarify many of the key issues that will define your practice as a teacher.

Expand+What Will I Study?
YEAR ONE
Applied Studies in Athletics
Mathematics
Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
History and Sociology in PE and School Sport
Motor Control and Learning
Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE
Applied Studies in G...

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YEAR ONE
Applied Studies in Athletics
Mathematics
Microteaching and Teaching Preparation
History and Sociology in PE and School Sport
Motor Control and Learning
Introduction to Teaching HRA in PE
Applied Studies in Games
Calculus
Applied Studies in Aesthetic Activities

YEAR TWO
Microteaching and School Placement
Applied Studies in Games
Applied Studies in Aquatics & gymnastics
Teaching and Assessing Junior Cycle Maths
Irish Education: History, Structure and Development
Linear Algebra
Mathematics
Athletics and Health Related Fitness
Physical Activity Psychology and Motor Development
Programme Decisions and Policy in PE and Sport

YEAR THREE
Applied Studies in Dance
Inclusion and Adaptation in PE and Physical Activity
Philosophical Perspectives on Education
Developmental and Psychology and Individual Differences
Teaching Strategies and Professional Preparation
Geometry
Analysis
Calculus
Differential Equations
Numerical Methods
Teaching and Learning in PE
Project

YEAR FOUR
Teaching and Assessing Senior
Cycle Mathematics
Research Methods
Adventure Activities
Physiology
Curriculum Development
Equality in Education
School Placement, Preparation and Professional Development
Project

All students are required to complete an Outdoor Adventure
Activities weekend over the course of the four-year period at a cost of approximately €100.