Expand+Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (H...

Hide-Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

In addition applicants must hold a minimum Grade H3 in French OR German OR Spanish OR Irish OR Japanese.

Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes.

Irish Leaving Certificate Applicants

Minimum Entry Requirements

Degree
An applicant is expected to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate with a minimum of six subjects which must include:

• Two H5 (Higher Level) grades; and
• Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades.

Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Certificate/Diploma Equine Science
An applicant is expected to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate with at least five O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or five H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. Candidates wishing to transfer to the follow-on Diploma programme in Equine Science will require at least a Second Class Honours award at Certificate level. Graduates obtaining at least a Second Class Honours in the Diploma will be considered for entry to year 4 of the B.Sc. in Equine Science.

Special Mathematics Entrance Examination
The University holds a special mathematics entrance examination in August each year for students who achieve sufficient CAO entry points and satisfy all other entrance requirements, but who do not achieve the requisite grade in Higher Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate for Faculty of Science and Engineering undergraduate degrees. Candidates who pass this special examination are deemed to have satisfied the Higher Level Mathematics entry requirement for all programmes run by the Faculty of Science & Engineering. Further information and an application form is available from www.ul.ie/admissions

Computer Studies Course
The University of Limerick is involved, in association with a number of schools, in the delivery of a Computer Studies course. A passing grade in the Computer Studies course is deemed equivalent to a Leaving Certificate subject for eligibility and scoring. Further information from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Specific Subject Requirements for Individual Programmes Specific subject requirements for individual programmes are detailed above. It should be noted that candidates may continue to fulfill minimum and specific subject requirements from more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Irish and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) do not satisfy specific subject requirements.

Competitive Entry
Due to the number and calibre of applicants, qualified candidates to all undergraduate degree programmes who satisfy the minimum and specific entry requirements outlined above, are placed in order of merit based on a points system. The system operates as follows:

• Points are awarded for all Leaving Certificate Higher and Ordinary Level Subjects based on the grades achieved in each subject with the exception of the following subjects o Foundation Mathematics o Foundation Irish

• Points are awarded for the best six subjects.

• Where applicable the LCVP can be considered for points purposes provided the minimum entry requirements and specific subject requirements are satisfied.

• The six subjects must be taken at any one sitting of the Leaving Certificate.

• An additional score of 25 points is awarded for grades H1 to H6 in the Higher Leaving Mathematics. The additional scores apply only where it is included as one of the applicant’s best 6 subjects.

The following rules apply to combinations of subjects when computing an applicant’s point score. These rules also apply in fulfilling minimum entry requirements:

• Physics, Physics and Chemistry count as one subject;

• Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry count as one subject;

• Physics, Chemistry and Physics, and Chemistry count as two subjects,

• Home Economics (Scientific and Social), Home Economics (General) and Home Economics (Single course), any combination counts as one subject.

• English, English Composition count as one subject.

• Music, Music and Musicianship, Music and Musicianship A, Music and Musicianship B, any combination counts as one subject.

• Agricultural Economics, History, Economics, Economic History count as three subjects.

• Any two or three subject combination of: History, Economics, Economic History, Agricultural Economics, counts as two subjects except when Agricultural Economics and Economics are combined in which case they count as one subject.

Bonus points are ONLY awarded for Higher Level Mathematics at Grade H6 and above and where it is included as one of the applicants best six subjects.

Expand+QQI FET Level 5 Award (NFQ Level 5 Major Award): Entry Pathways

Minimum Entry Requirements
Certain QQI FET Level 5 Awards are acceptable in fulfilling the entry requirements for a number of programmes of study. In all circumstances candidates m...

Hide-QQI FET Level 5 Award (NFQ Level 5 Major Award): Entry Pathways

Minimum Entry Requirements
Certain QQI FET Level 5 Awards are acceptable in fulfilling the entry requirements for a number of programmes of study. In all circumstances candidates must present the full award with a minimum credit value of 120 which must include a distinction in at least 5 component awards. In addition to satisfying the minimum entry requirements, candidates must also satisfy the specific component award requirements. Further details are in the publication “Entry Requirements: QQI FET Level 5 Awards (NFQ Level 5 Major Award)” that is available from the Undergraduate Admissions Office or online at www.ul.ie/ admissions

Competitive Entry
Due to the number and calibre of applicants, qualified candidates to all undergraduate degree programmes who satisfy the minimum entry requirements outlined above, are placed in order of merit based on a points system. The system operates as follows:

• This scoring process only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met i.e. when the specified component awards have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits. Each component is given a score based on the credit value of the component and the weighting of the grade achieved.

• Although most component awards have a credit value of 15, credit values of 5, 10, 20 and 30 also apply.

• The following scores apply to each component grade:
Grade Score
Distinction 3.25
Merit 2.166666
Pass 1.083333

To calculate a component score:

• Multiply the credit value of the component by the weighting for the grade achieved.

• Add all of the component scores up to a cumulative credit value of 120. When adding up these scores begin with distinctions, then merits, then passes.

• Components leading to the best 120 credits are scored and applicants are ranked accordingly. The best 120 credits come from component awards achieved with the highest grades.

Expand+We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Mature Entry
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants may apply for consideration on the grounds of mature years...

Hide-We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Mature Entry
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants may apply for consideration on the grounds of mature years. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age on 1st January in the year of entry.

Selection and Assessment
Admission to Nursing and Midwifery Programmes
Mature applicants to degree programmes in General, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Midwifery must undertake a written assessment test. This test is run by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) on behalf of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The test is usually held in April. Mature applicants seeking further information on application to degree programmes in Nursing, and in Midwifery, should also consult the booklet “Nursing/ Midwifery a Career for You” available from:

Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
Telephone: 01 6398528
Email: careersinformation@nmbi.ie
Web: www.nursingcareers.ie

Admission to LM089 Sports and Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Psychology

In the case of LM089 Sports and Exercise Sciences, LM100 Physiotherapy and LM102 Psychology applicants are required to undertake the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) test. There is one sitting of the test annually, usually in March. Further details, including test date and test centres, are available from http://msap-ie.acer.edu.au.

The test is designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success in higher education studies. The purpose of the test is to assess ability to understand and analyse material, to think critically about issues and to organise and express thoughts in a logical and effective way.

Admission to LM103 Paramedic Studies Mature applicants to LM103 Paramedic Studies are assessed for places by means of a written assessment test and subsequent interview.

Admission to all other programmes
Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis. Applicants are expected to provide details on the CAO form of their highest qualification to date, current studies, post-secondary education, second level education, non-certificate courses, employment or voluntary work, English language proficiency (if applicable), references, statement of interest and hobbies/interests. See admissions.ul.ie for full details on the supporting documentation required for different programmes.

All applicants must also provide a tailored personal statement for each programme of study being applied for. The detail provided in the personal statement is an important part of the assessment process as it allows the applicant to outline:

• Reasons for wishing to undertake this particular degree

• Programme’s potential contribution to future career or life plans

• Highlight relevant experiences or skills gained through employment, voluntary work, or personal interests which have prepared you to undertake this degree programme

• Knowledge and understanding of the career area in which you are interested

• Preparation made for undertaking this degree programme

Mature Student Access Certificate
The Mature Student Access Certificate is a one year pre-degree course designed for prospective mature students who feel that they need a foundation level of study before starting a degree course. The programme prepares students for third-level education by facilitating the development of key learning and academic skills through subjects such as Study Skills, Computer Skills, Educational Guidance, Maths and a choice of Engineering, Science, Humanities or Business. On successful completion of the programme students can progress directly onto a range of designated degree programmes in UL. Applicants must be at least 22 years of age by 1st January of the year of registration for this programme. Contact the Mature Student Office for further details.

Supports for Mature Students
A number of supports are available to mature students through the Mature Student Office. Further information is available in the Mature Student Handbook. For copies of the handbook and further information please contact the Mature Student Office: Telephone 061 202735 Email mso@ul.ie or www.ul.ie/mso

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+About You
Do you enjoy speaking languages and finding out about the countries in which they are spoken?

Are you also interested in language itself – why languages are different, why people in different places speak differently, how we communica...

Hide-About You
Do you enjoy speaking languages and finding out about the countries in which they are spoken?

Are you also interested in language itself – why languages are different, why people in different places speak differently, how we communicate?

Do you enjoy travelling and getting to know other cultures in depth?

Would you like to acquire specialist skills, such as Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Technical Communication while you study languages?

Would you like to combine your study of languages with the study of subjects like Marketing or Politics and International Relations?

If this sounds like you, then Applied Languages at UL could be the course for you.

Why study Applied Languages at UL?
This programme aims to produce graduates with a high level of competence in at least two languages combined with a specialist knowledge of the societies in which those languages are spoken. The course also offers the unusual opportunity to take three languages to degree level. Graduates will also possess professional expertise in an area such as Marketing, Politics and International Relations, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Technical Communication.

Which languages can I study?
French and Irish are only available at advanced level (i.e. post Leaving Certificate or equivalent): Spanish and German are offered at Beginners’ level and Advanced level. Japanese is offered at Beginners’ level only.

Applied Languages – Q & A
What does Applied Languages mean? The term ‘Applied Languages’ is commonly used to describe degrees which produce graduates with a high level of proficiency in their chosen languages, an in-depth understanding of the culture and society where they are spoken and an appreciation of how they might best be used in a range of professional contexts at home and abroad.

How many languages can I take?
You must take 2 languages; you can take a third as an option. At least one language must be taken at advanced level. The exceptional opportunity offered by this course to study three languages to degree level is one of its most attractive features for students who wish to pursue careers as specialist linguists.

Which languages can I take?
As core languages you can take French, Gaeilge, (Advanced only), German and Spanish (Advanced and Beginners). If you would like to take a third language, you can take any of the above or Japanese.

Will I spend time abroad at university or working?
Yes! You will spend at least two six-month periods on work placement and study abroad. It is particularly important when learning foreign languages that you keep working regularly rather than “cramming” in the week before exams. It is also a good idea to take advantage of holiday periods to spend more time living in the countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You might do a summer job or take a language course – it’s your choice.

Expand+What you will study
The Applied Languages programme is a four year programme, divided into eight semesters. In each semester you will study: your two languages (Language A and Language B); 1-2 compulsory modules (e.g. Linguistics 1 and 2, Language ...

Hide-What you will study
The Applied Languages programme is a four year programme, divided into eight semesters. In each semester you will study: your two languages (Language A and Language B); 1-2 compulsory modules (e.g. Linguistics 1 and 2, Language Technology, Applied Languages Project); and 2 elective modules, the first of which you can choose from (e.g. a third language, including Japanese, Politics and International Relations, Marketing) and the second of which you can choose from a range of literature modules in a language you are studying, or cultural studies modules focusing on a language.

Semesters 1, 2 and 3: You will spend the first three semesters in UL, getting a foundation in your two (or three) chosen languages and societies in which these languages are spoken, as well as in Linguistics, which is the science of language, and in your elective subjects.

Semesters 4 and 5: You will spend semesters 4 and 5 away from UL. You will be on a work placement for the first semester (cooperative education) and you will be studying in a university for the second semester (external academic placement). Working and studying abroad gives you a fantastic opportunity to deepen your linguistic skills and cultural knowledge. Many students generally divide their time between their two main languages; so if French and Spanish are your main languages, you could spend your cooperative education in Spain or Argentina for example and spend your external academic placement in a French speaking country. You will get plenty of advice and guidance about these choices and you will start planning them well in advance.

Semesters 6, 7 and 8: During semesters 6, 7 and 8, you will acquire a deeper understanding of the historical, political, economic and cultural factors that have shaped the societies in which your two languages are spoken, while also continuing the study of these languages to a high level of proficiency. You will also acquire specialised, advanced skills such as interpreting and translating. In addition, you have the opportunity in your last 3 semesters to either continue the study of your third language/politics/marketing, or you can choose to specialise in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or Technical Communication. You can also choose to study literature modules in your second language. In addition, you can choose from a variety of interesting electives in the areas of linguistics, media, sociology and literature.

View Modules link below for further details on modules

Expand+Career Opportunities
Careers open to you with a degree in Applied Languages include;
• Translating and interpreting
• Communications, media and public relations
• International business, marketing, exporting
• Software, IT and internet sect...

Hide-Career Opportunities
Careers open to you with a degree in Applied Languages include;
• Translating and interpreting
• Communications, media and public relations
• International business, marketing, exporting
• Software, IT and internet sector
• English Language Teaching
• Further study with a view to professional qualification (e.g. Speech and Language Therapy) or a research and academic career. Professional Masters in Education, subject to meeting requirements).

Applied Languages graduates are highly attractive to employers because of their mix of proficiency in more than one language, excellent communication and intercultural skills, and experience of living and working overseas.