Guidance Academic Year 2024 / 2025
TU Dublin Grangegorman campus open day
Saturday 7th December
Register here https://www.tudublin.ie/opendays/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoejzMsBKKa41dysiNBdglW84RIbf&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoJLB2z-8kEt1e7qjJ9Y1QDFQ5dtmsOOZ4RH4zYPxspwCoStNjzqCIBoCnj8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Click on the link to find out more about the day https://www.tudublin.ie/media/documents/TU-Dublin-Open-Day-Schedule-Dec-2024-(Web).pdf
Language Exemption
Apply directly:
*All above need supporting documentations
*Ensure this is noted on Statement of Application in May
CAO Information Presentation
Firhouse CAO .pdf
College of Further Education and Training Open Days
Sports and Exercise Science
This short podcast is aimed at anyone who might want to know more about studying sport and exercise science - from current secondary students, to parents, teachers and guidance counsellors or someone considering a return to 3rd level education - this is the episode for you.
In this short form episode, we will give you the broad strokes of what studying sport and exercise science at 3rd level is all about, what the university experience might entail and importantly, what career opportunities are out there for graduates.
https://www.isesa.ie/podcast
CAO now open
CAO is now open for registration log onto www.cao.ie
The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Decisions on admissions to undergraduate courses are made by the HEIs who instruct CAO to make offers to successful candidates.
The fee for an online application is €45.
There is an online discounted fee of €30 if you apply before 20th January (17:00)
There will be an online information session for parents on Monday 11th November at 19:00. A VSmail has been sent with the details.
UCD Open day
Upcoming UCD Open Day on Saturday, 9th November, from 10am to 4pm!.
This event offers students a chance to explore the courses they are interested in, chat with academics and students, explore our wonderful campus and get a feel for life at UCD.
Students can enjoy
- Over 60 subject and general information talks
- A central exhibition hall with more than 50 college and information stands
- The opportunity to chat with UCD Staff and Students
- Experiencing UCD by taking a campus tour with our Student Ambassadors
Students should register online @ www.ucdopenday.ie. Further information on the programme of talks and the day’s schedule is now available here, or on our open day mobile app.
Ballyfermot Open Day
College Open Days 2024
(October - December)
UCD School of Business Open Evening
The UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business will hold an in-person Open Evening on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, at 5.30pm.
This event is an opportunity for sixth year students interested in studying Business at UCD to learn about the range of programmes on offer and to speak with academic staff, professional staff and students about life as a student in one of Europe’s leading business schools.
Students, Parents, Guardians, Business Studies Teachers and Guidance Counsellors are welcome to attend and we would be delighted if you would join us on the evening.
The programmes that will be discussed on the evening are;
- Commerce
- Commerce International
- Economics and Finance
- Business and Law
Information on Careers, Scholarships and Awards, the Quinn Internship Programme, Study Abroad opportunities and the Business Mentoring Programme will also be available.
Please note thatregistration is required to attend this event. Spaces are limited, and last year’s event reached full capacity, so we ask you to encourage your students to book early. Please click or copy and paste the link below.
https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-business-open-evening/
Careers in Hospitality
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Join us at one of our upcoming events. Explore our campus, meet our students and staff and discover the world of opportunity awaiting you through a degree in Business and Hospitality Management.
You will have the opportunity to discover more about what our courses entail, Interview insights, access routes, assistance and CAO points. You will have the chance to visit our Food and Beverage building as well as our culinary arts department. You will get to speak with our students about student life, extra curricular activities, academics, work load and placements, discussing languages and travel opportunities.
We will be on site to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction for your best possible future.
We look forward to welcoming you!
To register, click the ink below.
https://forms.office.com/e/BtriUPTAEu
New Veterinary course at ATU
A new veterinary course has just been announced. You can now Veterinary Medicine in ATU. Click or copy and paste the link below for more information
https://www.atu.ie/news/atlantic-technological-university-announced-as-second-provider-of-veterinary-medicine
Physiotherapy
Interested in studying Physiotherapy, then this leaflet will be a helpful guide.
Studying-Physiotherapy-Working-as-a-Physiotherapists-V2-Sept-2024.pdf
Open Day - University of Galway
Saturday 5th of October University of Galway will have its open day, follow this link for more information https://www.universityofgalway.ie/opendays/
If you are interested in going then register here https://www.ticketsource.eu/universityofgalwayopendays/t-gagloek
Copy and paste the above links if they do not open when you click.
DARE
DARE - Disability Access Route to Education
DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who, as a result of having a disability, have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.
To be eligible for DARE you must meet both the DARE Educational Impact criteria and DARE Evidence of Disability criteria.
What types of disabilities does DARE consider?
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome)
- Blind/Vision Impaired
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) – Dyspraxia
- Dyscalculia/ Significant Numeracy Difficulties
- Dyslexia/ Significant Literacy Difficulties
- Mental Health Condition
- Neurological Condition (including Brain Injury and Epilepsy)
- Physical Disability
- Significant Ongoing Illness
- Speech and Language Communication Disorder
Highlighted in Blue above
It is important to note that applicants applying under the following disability categories must provide a report that is less than 3 years old, i.e. dated after 1 February 2022
- ADHD / ADD
- Mental Health Condition
- Significant Ongoing Illness
A report of any age is required for all other disabilities not highlighted above
If your child has any of the above make sure they make an appointment with Eoin, Guidance Counsellor, to start the application process.
More information can be found here https://accesscollege.ie/dare/
UCAS
Applying to universities in the UK including Northern Ireland
3rd September - Application process opens
15th October - Deadline for courses in
- Medicine
- Veterinary medicine/science
- Dentistry
- Oxford
- Cambridge
29th January - Deadline for all other courses
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/filling-your-ucas-undergraduate-application