Apply to Trinity with a FET Level 5/6 Award

› What are FET Pathways?

Entry into selected first-year undergraduate programmes in all three Faculties, based on Level 5/6 Major Awards

› What are the requirements?

Some courses may specify prerequisites, such  as Maths or language modules.  It is important to check all module requirements for the course.

› Who Can Apply?

Students with FET Level 5/6 qualifications, including distinctions in at least five academic modules, through the CAO by February 1.

› How Do I Apply?

Applications are made through the CAO, using your PPS Number.  The deadline for applications to the CAO is 1st February each year. There is no entrance exam for Trinity, but many courses have specific  module requirements.

› Minimum Entry Requirements

All applicants must have at least 5 academic distinctions, including any required modules for a course, to be eligible.

Work Experience and Work Practice modules may not be used to meet the minimum number of distinctions, but may be counted towards the total QQI points.

 › QQI Scoring

Places are limited and offers will be allocated on applicant’s score only.

All specified requirements must be  met to a minimum of 120 credits. The scores for each of the best 8 modules are added to give a points tally. Only the best 8 modules will be counted and the maximum score is 390. 

Where applications exceed places on a course, offers will be made through random selection.