1 year / Level 6 / Full-time
This Access for Higher Education course is intended for students who wish to return to study at third level, but who need time and knowledge to get up the speed with the demands of education format.
Students who are successful on this course will obtain the educational qualification for admission to Higher Education courses in a wide range of disciplines. This will not depend on the particular electives chosen. The skills, knowledge and competence developed by the students during this course should ensure a reasonable prospect of success in subsequent studies. This course is free of charge for students. This programme is specifically designed to provide students with an alternative access route to Higher Education which is both formative and enjoyable, based on adult education method of delivery. Students may study in either On-campus or Blended Learning formats to suit their individual needs. For example, On-campus tuition will be provided over 9 hours per week and typically spread over 3 days throughout the academic year. For more course info click here
Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Over 19 years by 1st of January in the proposed academic year of entry and have successfully completed at least 5 subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Maths and either English or Irish are required. OR Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (0ver 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry. OR Leaving Certificate Applied/FETAC Level 5. To facilitate direct entry onto this course LCA applicants are required to have achieved 160 credits out of 200 in their final exam. LCA applicants are required to achieve 9 credits out of 12 in English/Communications and 8 credits out of 10 in Maths Applications.
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Click here to view semester 2 modules In semester 2 a choice of pursing either the Humanities stream or the STEM stream is available
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209
Course Coordinator Brian McGonagle Email: brian.mcgonagle@atu.ie Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6170
School and Department Faculty of Business Department of Law, Public Service and Education
Bachelor of Arts (Ord)