Expand+Common Bonus Points Scale for Higher Level Mathematics

A bonus of 25 points is awarded to applicants who achieve a grade H6 or above in higher level (HL) Maths.

Formula:
• All students presenting H6 or above in HL Maths will have 25 points...

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A bonus of 25 points is awarded to applicants who achieve a grade H6 or above in higher level (HL) Maths.

Formula:
• All students presenting H6 or above in HL Maths will have 25 points added to their score for Maths.

The six highest subject points scores will then be counted to achieve a cumulative points score, as is normal practice. The bonus points will only be relevant in cases where the subject HL mathematics (including bonus points) is scored as one of the candidate’s six best subjects for points purposes. Consequently, if HL mathematics (cumulative points score) is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken.

MTU Maths Exam
Some students who apply for MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Maths through
the Leaving Certificate examination. For such applicants, the University offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Maths Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Maths Exam) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses
with a Higher Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard.

A minimum of a pass in the MTU Maths Exam i.e. 40% will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Maths requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a grade O6/H7 minimum in another Leaving Certificate subject i.e. applicants must have passed six subjects in the Leaving Certificate.

Applicants to courses which have a H4 Maths requirement must sit a second paper and achieve a 70%
average across both papers.

The MTU Maths Exam reflects the actual mathematical requirements of MTU and is marked in accordance to procedure and criteria set out by MTU. It is only relevant for applicants who have applied to MTU.

This examination is not obligatory and does not result in the award of CAO points. Its sole purpose is to allow a student a second chance to achieve the qualifying standard in mathematics necessary for admission to certain MTU courses. It does not interfere in any way with an application made to other courses or colleges within the CAO system.

Attaining a qualifying standard in the MTU Maths Exam does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in MTU. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

In order to sit the MTU Maths Exam, students MUST APPLY ONLINE. The 2023 MTU Maths Exam will most
likely be held on Tuesday following the week of the Leaving Certificate results release. Exact details will be published on www.mtu.ie/maths closer to the date.

If you require reasonable accommodation for this Maths Examination, due to a disability or learning difference, please contact the Disability Support Services.

MTU Cork Campus
E: dssCork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
E: supportservicesKerry@mtu.ie

Foundation Level Maths
A minimum grade of F2 in foundation level Maths fulfils the minimum entry requirements in Maths for the following programmes.

• MT 541 Bachelor of Business
• MT 571 BA in Early Childhood Education and Care
• MT 574 BA in Social Care
• MT 654 HC in Arts in Hospitality Studies
• MT 655 HC in Arts in Culinary Studies
• MT 941 Bachelor of Business (Honours)
• MT 971 BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
• MT 974 BA (Honours) in Social Care

Maths is not required for entry to:
• MT 575 BA in Community Development
• MT 572 BA in Early Childhood Education & Care
• MT 820 BA (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles)
• MT 821 BA (Honours) in Fine Art
• MT 822 BA (Honours) in Photography with New Media
• MT 823 BA (Honours) in Visual Communications
• MT 931 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Electric Guitar
• MT 932 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Electric Bass Guitar
• MT 933 BA (Honours) on Poplular Music - Keyboards
• MT 934 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Drums
• MT 935 BA (Honours) in Popular Music - Voice
• MT 936 BA (Honours) in Music
• MT 938 BA (Honours) in Musical Theatre
• MT 939 BA (Honours in Theatre and Drama Studies

Although not a requirement, if an applicant achieves a minimum grade of F2 in foundation level Maths
this grade is recognised for entry and CAO points are awarded as follows: F1 = 20 points, F2 = 12
points.

Full details of minimum entry requirements for courses are outlined in the relevant course information section of this prospectus. Applicants are advised to check the relevant subjects, tests, portfolios, and dates very carefully. In particular, there are early assessment procedures for some courses.

Garda Vetting (Children and Vulnerable Persons Act 2012)
The University provides a number of programmes where students are required to do a placement as a mandatory part of the programme. To ensure the protection of the public and to justify public trust and confidence, the University is committed to ensuring that only suitable students are allowed to undertake work placements which involve contact with children or vulnerable adults.

To ensure that only suitable students are sent on work placement, the University requires students registering on these programmes to complete the online Garda vetting process. Satisfactory Garda vetting is a mandatory part of registration for these programmes. Failure to obtain satisfactory Garda vetting will result in deregistration. Any offence and/or conviction arising after the student has been registered must be disclosed to the University immediately. The University reserves right to review the registration status of a student in light of additional information received subsequent to registration.
Additional courses may be included each year at the discretion of the University and the nature of the work placement.

Expand+QQI-FET Awards
MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQI-ET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU progr...

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MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQI-ET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU programmes of study are available to holders of any QQI-FET Level 5 or 6 award, while others will require specific awards.

The best score for each applicant is calculated and the results are forwarded to the CAO in July of each year. You can calculate your score using the free online points calculator at www.careersportal.ie/qqi/ which is based on the following scoring system:

Each level 5 and level 6 component is scored:
• 3.25 for a Distinction
• 2.16 for a Merit
• 1.08 for a Pass

This number is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum of 120 credits (a total of 390 points).

It may be easiest to multiply the individual component credit value by 3 for Distinction, 2 for Merit, and 1 for Pass, multiplying by 13 and dividing by 12.

Applicants who completed their QQI award in a year previous to the year of application should attach their statement of results to their CAO form.

For further information and details of specific QQI-FET awards required please refer to the QQI-FET entry requirement listing on the CAO website http:// www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search

Linked Access Scheme for QQI-FET Applicants to Courses delivered on MTU Kerry Campus

MTU operates a Linked Access Scheme for holders of QQI-FET awards from Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB). Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in the MTU Kerry Campus are linked to specific courses in the Kerry ETB Colleges of Further Education. Applicants to these MTU courses, who hold a relevant QQI-FET award, will be considered on reduced CAO points. The University reserves a minimum of 5% of places in year one of our linked courses for applicants achieving specific awards/distinctions in the QQI-FET course.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

1. Achieve a minimum of a full linked QQI award to be considered for a level 7 programme
OR
2. Achieve a full linked QQI award, with a minimum of 3 distinctions, to be considered for a level 8 programme.

Complete an application to CAO in for the relevant programme(s) AND complete the MTU Kerry Campus application form. CAO offers will be made in Round 0 (early August) and applicants will not have to compete with Leaving Certificate students in Round 1.

Please note that the KERRY ETB course names may vary slightly, so the application will be considered on the QQI Code i.e. 5M2102 etc.

For further information contact:
MTU Kerry Campus
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Cork Colleges Progression Scheme (CCPS) – for QQI-FET applicants to courses delivered on MTU Cork
Campus
MTU has a special scheme for the admission of students who successfully complete courses in Further Education (FE) Colleges in Cork. Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in MTU Cork Campus are linked to certain courses in the FE colleges and the University reserves a number of places on its linked courses for applicants achieving specified levels and other requirements in their awards.

Participating Cork College of FET:
• Morrison’s Island Campus
• West Cork Campus
• Tramore Road Campus
• Douglas Street Campus
• Kinsale Campus
• Mallow Campus
• Knocknaheeny Centre

For further information contact:
MTU Cork Campus
E: admissionsCork@mtu.ie

Expand+The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student onto a full-time undergraduate progamme of study. Mature appli...

Hide-The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student onto a full-time undergraduate progamme of study. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5pm, 1st February. Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis by the University, usually by the information supplied on their CAO application form. In addition, they may be required to present a portfolio or attend an aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview. These are normally held in May each year for programmes where these are required.

Mature applicants are not required to have a Leaving Certificate or the minimum entry points. However, some programmes may have specific requirements and mature applicants should familiarise themselves with these. Applicants should include documentation in relation to any courses that they have undertaken at second level (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as well as any professional and hobby courses that they may have taken. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include details of all courses that they have completed in the past, as well as providing any information that may reflect their preference choices (i.e. work experience/ motivation/goals, etc.). These qualifications will be considered, along with their statement of interests, as part of the assessment.

Note: Mature applicants may also be considered on their Leaving Certificate and QQI points. Mature applicants to MTU Kerry Campus who hold Leaving Certificate results are advised to contact admissionskerry@mtu.ie

When completing the CAO application form, those applying as mature students should tick the mature box on the application form and complete the relevant details. It is very important that mature applicants complete all sections of the CAO application form as this information is taken into consideration when assessing the student’s application.

Mature applicants from outside the EU, should apply to the International Office and are required to submit relevant documentation in relation to their status in Ireland, prior to accepting an invitation to attend aptitude tests or written assessment and/or interview.

Late applicants for non-restricted programmes (i.e. by 5pm, 1st May) to CAO will be considered by the University. Late applicants are advised to notify the MTU Admissions Office directly after they have submitted their CAO application. Only where required for particular programmes these applicants may be invited to present a portfolio or attend the aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview in May. Otherwise these applicants may undertake tests and/or interviews in early August. However, the University cannot guarantee that late applicants will be called for assessment.

Please note the quota of reserved places on high demand programmes may have been filled in May by the on-time candidates. Late candidates may be put on a waiting list if they are successful. However, we cannot guarantee places to these applicants. Mature applicants should also contact the respective MTU Admissions Office if they avail of the change of mind facility with CAO (i.e. by 1st July).

Applicants to MT 925 BA (Honours) in Counselling with Addiction
This programme is restricted to mature applicants. Applicants must attend and successfully complete an interview which is organised by the University. In addition, applicants are required to hold a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 x H5 and 4 x O6/H7 OR hold a full QQI (Level 5) award with a minimum of 3 distinctions OR complete a recognition of prior learning (RPL) process with the University OR have successfully completed the University’s Mature Student Assessment.

Mature Applicants for MT 926 BSc (Honours) in General Nursing and MT 927 BSc (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing

Please note the assessment of mature candidates for nursing programmes nationally is carried out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and not by the relevant HEI. If you choose to apply as a mature applicant, you must be successful in the current year at an assessment test, however, success at the assessment test does not guarantee an offer of a place. There are specific dates for this assessment process and applicants must familiarise themselves with these dates as the onus is on the applicant to apply for the assessment test in addition to their application to the CAO. Please note that the CAO late application deadline of 5pm on 1st May is not available to those who have not successfully completed their NMBI assessment that year. For further information go to www.nmbi.ie/Careers-in-Nursing-Midwifery.

If you are considering applying to MTU as a mature applicant and have any further queries, please contact:

Mature Applicants
MTU Cork Campus
Christine Nolan
Mature Student Officer Admissions Officer
T: +353 (0)21 432 6777
E: mature.studentcork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
Lucy Fitzell
Admissions Officer
T: +353 (0)66 714 5638
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Expand+Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government each year for full-time third level students. The fee for 2022/2023 is expected to be €3,000.

Tuition Fees
Many EU undergraduate stude...

Hide-Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government each year for full-time third level students. The fee for 2022/2023 is expected to be €3,000.

Tuition Fees
Many EU undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay tuition fees. Under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, the Government will pay these fees to the colleges instead.

Students undertaking a second undergraduate course, non-EU students, students studying by accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects (ACCS) mode, and students taking a year of a course for a second time (i.e. repeating a year/level) may be liable for tuition fees. Further
details on all tuition fees applicable are available on www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Student Grant – SUSI
Students can apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) for a grant which, if approved, may cover up to 100% of the Student Contribution Charge. The application system opens in April each year so students should apply e...

Hide-Student Grant – SUSI
Students can apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) for a grant which, if approved, may cover up to 100% of the Student Contribution Charge. The application system opens in April each year so students should apply early. You do not need to know what course or college you will be attending when submitting your application.

SUSI Support Desk
E: support@susi.ie Excluding public holidays
T: 0818 888 777 or +353 1 524 2257 if calling from abroad
W: https://susi.ie

Opening Hours
Excluding public holidays Monday to Friday (9.00am – 5.30pm)

Expand+Digital Portfolio Requirements

A Digital Portfolio, is similar to an ordinary portfolio, only the content is presented in digital format. A Digital Portfolio is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your suitability for engaging in a creative prog...

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A Digital Portfolio, is similar to an ordinary portfolio, only the content is presented in digital format. A Digital Portfolio is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your suitability for engaging in a creative programme. There is no standard digital portfolio but the portfolio can include digital images/videos of any of the following original works

Traditional art work, drawings, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, photography and 3D work.
Design and Communication Graphics (DCG) for the Leaving Certificate. Any 3D works completed for (DCG)
Sketchbook/ visual diaries including observational drawings, such as life drawing, drawings of people, animals, landscapes, objects. Include a mix of poses and medias, showcasing line, tone and texture.
Photography –photographs which will showcase your creative abilities behind the lens.
Any short animations, motion design, visual effects, modelling or game art, storyboards, showcasing the idea for a short animation/film/ advertisement etc.
Illustrations/ graphic design artworks.
Large scale or 3D work or paintings,
Unfinished work or work-in-progress.

Remember…

Your digital portfolio should include minimum 10 and a maximum of 15 example pieces of work. These can be individual files or you can also create a documental representation, such as a .pdf file, of your digital portfolio.

As some files can be very large, they may be blocked by email servers so be careful if submitting file attachments by email. Keep the file size under 5MB or submit multiple files. Do not sent Zip files as these will definitely be blocked.

There are many ways you can store and share your documents, photographs and videos. The following are some examples: Google Drive, One Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Behance, etc. All allow the creation of a sharing linkthat allows you share your work with others.

Please submit your portfolio (which can contain links to other resources or individual files)to the email address: creativemedia@ittralee.ie

Please indicate your name and your CAO number clearly when you are making your digital portfolio submission to the email address.

If you have any queries about submitting your digital portfolio, please contact us at creativemedia@ittralee.ie


Marking Scheme & Points Awarded for your Digital Portfolio

A maximum of 600 points may be awarded for the digital portfolio. The points are equivalent to the normal CAO points system, and will be added to your Leaving Certificate/QQI/Mature OR Non- standard results when offers are being made via CAO.

The digital portfolio will be assessed based on creativity, presentation and range of work, skills and ability.

The Closing Date for submitting your digital portfolio is February 1st, 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Note: you must include MT711 Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design in your CAO preferences, if you are presenting a digital portfolio.

The University reserves the right to call applicants to interview, if successful applicant numbers exceed the number of places available. Applicants will be written to within five weeks of the submission closing date, advising them of their results.

Expand+Entry 2023 - Restricted Course

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of ...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. 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.

Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2023 at 5pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm.

Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)" on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 18 of the 2023 CAO Handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.

Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1 February 2023, you may be permitted to introduce it on a Change of Mind. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.

Mature 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 2023 at 5pm, and include course choices by that date or add them using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm. (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

Supplementary Admission Routes
Applying for DARE and/or HEAR – to be considered for DARE and/or HEAR, applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1 February 2023 at 5pm. To apply to DARE, you must answer YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5pm on 1 March 2023.

To apply to HEAR, you must indicate on your CAO application that you wish to apply for HEAR and fully and correctly complete all elements of the online HEAR form by 5pm on 1 March 2023.

Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 15 March 2023 at 5pm

Expand+Overview
This course gives you up-to-the minute skills and industry relevant training in the animation and visual effects sector. It will introduce you to the core principles of creative film making, animation and visual storytelling.

Irel...

Hide-Overview
This course gives you up-to-the minute skills and industry relevant training in the animation and visual effects sector. It will introduce you to the core principles of creative film making, animation and visual storytelling.

Ireland has one of the fastest growing animation sectors in the world and some of the largest animation companies are based here. This degree gives you the necessary practical and technical skills for employment in this rapidly expanding sector. There are modules on drawing/character development, illustration, design, character modelling, animation principles, puppet/ set design, stop motion, digital graphics, visual effects, motion graphics, compositing, 2D/3D modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting, photography and digital cinematography. The course also provides training in video, audio recording, research and design skills. As you progress through the programme, you develop particular specialisations based on your interests and skills.

This degree gives you the core skills to launch a career in Ireland’s vibrant animation, games and visual effects industry. The content has been designed with extensive input from industry animators, in order to make sure our graduates have the skills that employers need. The degree is designed to foster creative talent in a technology-driven environment, enabling our students to design and develop animation content while working with the latest industry standard software. You get hands-on, practical, applied training, and an appreciation of relevant theories underpinning the evolution of animation, visual effects and motion design.

Expand+First Year at a Glance:
• Social Media Tools and Enterprise Studies: fosters digital media and entrepreneurial skills as well as promoting communication, innovation and creativity

• 2D Animation: introduces the student to the principles...

Hide-First Year at a Glance:
• Social Media Tools and Enterprise Studies: fosters digital media and entrepreneurial skills as well as promoting communication, innovation and creativity

• 2D Animation: introduces the student to the principles of animation

• Sound and Digital Audio: develops recording, editing and mixing skills to a basic level

• New Media Concepts: history, development and uses of media (radio/ film/games/tv/multimedia)

• Drawing and Modelling 1: a grounding in hand drawn/modelling skills, with a view to creating analytical and imaginative compositions that are technically and aesthetically accomplished

• Principles of Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design: a grounding in the interrelated programme strands