Entry Requirements & How to Apply
Admission
Trinity is committed to ensuring that our student body reflects the diversity of Ireland's population, including entrants from non-traditional routes.
Students are admitted within the annual quota of 50 places via the following routes: 
- School-leavers: School leavers who reach the CAO points (or equivalent) needed for entry. School Leaver applicants should enter BSS (TR 084) on their CAO application form.
- Mature Students: Mature students with relevant practice experience who are selected by interview. Mature Student applicants should apply to the Admissions Office, Trinity College and complete a CAO application by the end of January.
- Further Education and Training (FET) Students: There are 5 places available in TR084 beginning in 2025. Take a look at the FET Pathways Booklet for more details.
- Applications are also accepted from students on the Trinity Access Programme and through the DARE and HEAR schemes.
- Advanced entry into year two or above of the BSS degree is not permitted.
To apply for this course, see Application / Admission page.
Admission Requirements
Entrants will have to pass Trinity's health screening requirements, you can learn more here.
Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more here.
English Language Requirements
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band C (Higher Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band C, see the English Language Requirements page here.
Course Fees
For a full list of undergraduate fees, click here.