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25 bonus points will be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 grades or above.

SETU Carlow Campus recognises foundation level grades for the purpose of admissions to higher education under the follow c...

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25 bonus points will be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 grades or above.

SETU Carlow Campus recognises foundation level grades for the purpose of admissions to higher education under the follow criteria:

Foundation level mathematics is accepted as one of the five subjects required for entry to those programmes where mathematics is not a requirement.

Foundation Level Irish
Foundation level Irish at F3 level will meet the minimum language requirement. No points will be awarded.

Second Chance Maths Examination

https://www.itcarlow.ie/study/admissionssupport/second-chance-maths-exam.htm

Special Entrance Examination in Maths

https://www.itcarlow.ie/courses/department/built-environment/entrance-exam-maths.htm

Please note the links above to the website for the maths exams reflect the 2022 schedule of dates, we do not have confirmed dates for 2023 as these are based around the release date for the Leaving Certificate examination results.

Maths Entry Exam 2023
SETU is delighted to confirm that the ‘second chance’ maths entry exam will continue again in 2023.
The purpose of this exam is to provide applicants with a second chance opportunity to achieve the minimum maths entry requirements. The examination will follow the standard format based on the existing leaving certificate ordinary level paper. Attaining a qualifying standard in the SETU maths exam does not in itself guarantee a place on any course at SETU. The cut off points and normal eligibility criteria will still apply. CAO offers are subject to available places post Round 1. Date of the maths exam for 2023 to be confirmed.

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Entry requirements – Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
SETU Carlow Campus awards points for results in the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules. This links module can be used in place of a sixth Leaving Certificate subj...

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Entry requirements – Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
SETU Carlow Campus awards points for results in the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules. This links module can be used in place of a sixth Leaving Certificate subject and will be accepted as meeting the six subject eligibility requirement for entry to honours degree programmes.

Entry requirements – Ordinary Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 7 and Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6)
The LCVP link module can also be used in place of a fifth Leaving Certificate subject and will be accepted as meeting the five subject eligibility requirement for entry to ordinary bachelor degree and higher certificate programmes.

Expand+Mature Student Applicants
Mature student applicants must be 23 years of age, or over, on 1st January of the year of entry to a course. Mature student applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and may be interviewed. Mature student applicant...

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Mature student applicants must be 23 years of age, or over, on 1st January of the year of entry to a course. Mature student applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and may be interviewed. Mature student applicants are not required to meet the normal minimum entry requirements but a place will only be offered to those applicants who have a reasonable prospect of completing their chosen course. Mature student applicants are advised to provide as much information as possible on previous qualifications and experience.

Expand+Graduates of a relevant Higher Certificate are able to progress into this course at year 3.

Non-Standard Applications
Applications will also be considered from applicants holding qualifications other than Leaving Certificate. Such applicants sho...

Hide-Graduates of a relevant Higher Certificate are able to progress into this course at year 3.

Non-Standard Applications
Applications will also be considered from applicants holding qualifications other than Leaving Certificate. Such applicants should also apply via the CAO. Applicants should tick the relevant box/ boxes for special categories on the non-standard CAO application.

All non-standard applications are processed on an individual basis by IT Carlow.

For further information about applications and admissions, please contact the IT Carlow Admissions Office at admissions@itcarlow.ie

Any enquiries relating to an application that has already been submitted should include the CAO application number.

Expand+All students are required to pay the Student Contribution Fee of €3,000. Students who feel their means allow can apply for a grant to assist with the payment of this fee and may also receive a maintenance payment. The Department of Education and Sc...

Hide-All students are required to pay the Student Contribution Fee of €3,000. Students who feel their means allow can apply for a grant to assist with the payment of this fee and may also receive a maintenance payment. The Department of Education and Science funds student support schemes as follows: Means-tested grants are available from SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie

Where to apply
All students entering a NEW course, should apply to the online application system by logging onto www.susi.ie this includes students who are completing a Level 6/7 course and progressing with their students to a Level 7/8.

Students who are awarded Maintenance Grants will have the payments made to them directly by SUSI into the bank account designated by the student.

Expand+Entry 2023

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

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Hand...

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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

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2023 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2023 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2023 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2023. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2023, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2023 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 6 March 2023 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2023 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. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

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, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University 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 31 of the 2023 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2023 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+SPECIAL FEATURES
• Dedicated software development laboratory for 3rd and 4th year students sponsored by UNUM.

• Institute of Technology Carlow’s final year industry showcase is attended by leading IT employers.

• Active participation b...

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• Dedicated software development laboratory for 3rd and 4th year students sponsored by UNUM.

• Institute of Technology Carlow’s final year industry showcase is attended by leading IT employers.

• Active participation by students in national and international competitions. Institute of Technology Carlow Software Development students were recently awarded 2nd place in FIWARE ‘Smart Society’ competition in Seville, winning €40,000 in prize money for their ‘My People Care’ project.

• Institute of Technology Carlow maintains widespread collaborations with international third-level institution computing departments and has active research links with the Netherlands, France, China, Norway, Hungary and the UK.

• Collaboration with industry leader Intel has resulted in its sponsorship of the Galileo development board and Quark chip at the Institute and this leading edge technology is now central to several undergraduate and graduate research projects at Institute of Technology Carlow.

Exit Awards
• Higher Certificate in Computing (NFQ 6) after Year 2.

• Bachelor of Science in Software Development (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.