Finding the Place
No matter where you want to live, you can get help finding it from the college accommodation office and the Students Union. They will provide you with a base…
Preparing for College (Page 5)
It is probably fair to say that you have been preparing for third-level education since your Junior Cert year, but there’s more to know!
In this section we look at all and every aspect of preparing for college. That means we look at Transition Year and Leaving Cert options. We also look at finding the right college and open days. We have a college jargon buster, and we tell you what to expect during Registration Week and Freshers Week. Furthermore, we have advice on finding student accommodation, student services and a lot more to help you get ready for college.
Making the Decision
Why go back? Thousands of students every year repeat the Leaving and it can be a productive decision for people who have not attained their CAO points target for…
Making A Choice
Many students end up living at home during their first year in college but this isn’t a option for everyone – Aran Islands residents, for example, can find commuting…
Facilities
The state sponsored colleges and other colleges listed in this section of the daycourses. com site provide an excellent range of facilities that enable students to develop the skills…
Pros and Cons
The State and other colleges featured in this section generally have an excellent reputation for education, training and equipping students for life in the modern world and workplace. Here…
Qualifications and Course Options
While the choice of which subject to do at college or university is obviously essential, there is also the factor of qualification level to consider. The Irish education system…
Facilities and Services
Adequate facilities and a suitable learning environment are just as important to students in further education as undergraduates. Each further education college should have a well-stocked library, comfortable study and classroom space and…
UCAS
All students who want to apply for third level undergraduate courses in the UK have to use the UCAS system – which stands for the Universities and Colleges Admissions…
Further Education / PLC
Not everyone goes straight into the CAO system after his or her Leaving Certificate, for a number of understandable reasons. Many students choose to take a post-leaving certificate course…
Qualifications available from Universities
While the decision of which subject to do at college or university is a very important one, there is also the choice of qualification level to consider. The Irish…
Pros & Cons of Universities
Universities are the most prestigious of Ireland’s third level institutions. Ireland’s universities have a rich history, and offer a huge range of course options, leading many people to decide…
Colleges of Education
If you want to become a primary school teacher in Ireland, you must train at one of the various Colleges of Education around the country. All colleges provide students…
State/Other Colleges
There are many third level educational institutions in Ireland that do not fit into the categories of university, IT, College of Education or PLC. These may be colleges that…
Universities
There are seven Universities in Ireland, three in Dublin and one each in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Maynooth. These seats of learning offer students from all sectors of the…
