Access Course for Higher Education - Young Adults TAP
Liberties College is one of three colleges of further education working in partnership with the Trinity College Dublin Access Programmes to provide access courses to Higher Education. On successful completion of this course students may apply directly for entry to degree courses in Trinity College Dublin in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and to other universities through the CAO.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Age: Students must be between 17 and 22 years old on entry.
• Academic: Minimum 5 Ordinary grade 6s and at least one Higher grade 5 in the Leaving Certificate (applicants must pass English and Mathematics. A pass means grade O6/H7 or above on ordinary or higher papers in the Leaving Certificate. A pass in foundation level Mathematics is acceptable for minimum entry requirements) We will also consider applications from applicants with a distinction in the Leaving Certificate Applied and applicants with a QQI-FET Level 5 award.
• Socioeconomic: This course is for students with the ability to succeed in higher education, who have experienced difficulties or come from backgrounds which do not have a tradition of going to university. Family income must qualify the applicant to receive a third level grant and family occupation should be within an employment category which is underrepresented in higher education
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
TAP progression is to Arts and Social Science courses in Trinity College through the facilitated entry link. Please see https://www.tcd.ie/trinityaccess for information. TAP students can also apply for courses in other higher education institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Examples are provided below:
DN520 L8 Arts – UCD
MH101 L8 Arts – NUI Maynooth
DC295 L8 Arts & Politics – Dublin City University
DC010 L8 Post Primary Religion & English – DCU
DC011 L8 Post Primary Teaching Religion & History – DCU
DC292 L8 Arts & Law – Dublin City University
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications for 2024/25 are now open for the TAP Foundation Course in partnership with Liberties College. Please apply using the following link:
Young Adults: https://my.tcd.ie/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DFCMF-HEYA-1F09&code2=0015
Applications for 2024/25 are now open for the TAP Foundation Course in partnership with Liberties College.
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
The course takes place in Liberties College and students participate in a range of ‘taster’ activities in Trinity College.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
English Literature
Personal & Professional Development
History
Research
Social Studies
Political Studies
Communications/Study Skills
Statistics
IT Skills
Educational Guidance
European Studies
Psychology
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M3114 - General Studies
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Liberal Arts Award - 5M3114
Certificate of Attendance awarded by Trinity College Dublin
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie