Access Course for Higher Education - Young Adults TAP
City for Dublin FET College, Liberties 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.
| 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.
The actual timetable will vary from course to course but generally these are full-time courses. This means college days would typically start at 9am or 10am in the morning and finish at 3pm -4pm in the afternoon. Some days you might have a half day or a later start.
Liberties college also has a range of part-time courses that may suit you if you have commitments that make it hard for you to take on a full-time course.
Entry Requirements
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.
If you are receiving a Social Welfare payment, it may be possible to return to full-time education without loss of income.
Please contact eileen.mcpartland@liberties.cdetb.ie
Interviews for all courses generally take place in the Bull Alley campus or online via Zoom.
Applications for 2025/26 are now open for the TAP Foundation Course in partnership with Liberties College. If you would like any further information about the TAP application process please do not hesitate to contact us info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Please apply using the following Application Weblink / Apply Online above
When you apply for a course, your application will be acknowledged. Some courses may require an interview, portfolio, or audition. You will be informed of this when you apply, and you will be given a date and instructions regarding what is required.
City for Dublin FET College, Liberties 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.
Features of the course
The course takes place in Liberties College and students participate in a range of ‘taster’ activities in Trinity College.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Liberal Arts Award - 5M3114
Certificate of Attendance awarded by Trinity College Dublin
Principal areas of study
• English Literature
• Personal & Professional Development
• History
• Research Methods
• Social Studies
• Political Studies
• Communications
• Statistics
• IT Skills
• Educational Guidance
• European Studies
• Psychology
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M3114 - General Studies
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie