CAO 2024 Timeline: Important Dates for Your Diary
The CAO Online Application Facility for 2024 is now open for students. Closing Date for Applications is the 1st February at 5pm. Students applying to CAO listed courses should make…
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What is Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)?
The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is an admissions scheme in Ireland that offers places in higher education courses to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. What is Higher Education…
10 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Students
‘Tis the season of joy and gifting, and if you’re on the hunt for the perfect presents for the students in your life, look no further! From tech-savvy gadgets to…
Make the Most of College Open Days: A Guide for Students and Parents
Visiting university and institute of technology open days can help students immensely in choosing the right course and college for their future. If you’re planning to attend an Open Day,…
What is QQI?
What is QQI? QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications Ireland. It is the national agency responsible for quality assurance and qualifications in further and higher education and training in Ireland.…
What is Computer Science?
Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems. What is Computer Science? It is the study of algorithms, computer programs, and applications that allow computers to solve problems…
COVID-19’s Affect on Young Adults’ Mental Health
New research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the mental health of young Irish adults. Growing Up in Ireland COVID-19 survey has been published by…
Social Policy and Practice Courses
What is Social Policy and Practice? Social policy refers to all policies that ensure the welfare of the state and individuals and the dynamic practices that constantly change. The main goal…
Applied Social Research Courses
What is Applied Social Research? Social Research is a method used by social scientists and researchers to learn about people and societies so that they can design products/services that cater…
Archaeology Courses
What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent human past through material remains. Archaeology analyzes the physical remains of the past in pursuit of a comprehensive…
Audio and Music Production
Do you have creativity and want to work in the world of music production? Do you have ideas that you want to bring to life while working with clients to…
Microbiology Courses
What is Microbiology? Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible to the naked eye. This includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and…
Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy
Do you have excellent communication skills, empathy and want to helothers? If you decide to study an undergraduate course in Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy then you will have the opportunity…
Fine Art Courses
What is Fine Art? Fine Art refers to an art form that is practiced for its aesthetic value and beauty rather than its functional value. Fine Art started in drawing…
Soccer Courses
What is Soccer? In the most basic definition, soccer is a game involving two teams of 11 players. The purpose of the game is to propel the ball into the…
Biology
What is Biology? Biology is the study of life. Students interested in careers in biology will employ the processes of science in their investigations and explore the diversity of life…
Careers in Music
What is Music? Music is a universally recognizable form of communication and personal expression. Students pursuing careers in music will study anything from performance and composition to sound design and…
English
What is English? English language studies takes into consideration the historical and practical uses of the English language. Through their study, students interested in careers in English language can employ…
10 Things you didn’t know about the Leaving Cert
English teacher Andrew Deacon explores the myths and secrets of the world’s scariest examination. . . 1. It’s not the end of anything. Hundreds of students have told me:…
FAQs
Who qualifies as a mature student?Anyone who is over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry to their chosen course in a recognisable Higher Education Institution (HEI). What…
