Mature Students - Alternative Entry Routes

If you are considering studying for a degree in Trinity as a mature student, we are here to help. A mature student is defined as one who is 23 or over on 1 January of the year of entry to the university. There is no upper age limit.

The Mature Student Office provides advice and support to prospective and current undergraduate mature students. We are always interested in meeting prospective students and are happy to provide information to mature student groups in Colleges of Further Education or other organisations.

Mature students may apply for any of the following routes to Trinity:

• Direct admission to a degree course based on application/interview
• Admission to a degree course via a QQI-FET Level 5 Award
• Admission to the TAP Foundation Course for Matures
• Admission to University Access Courses in: 
  • Pearse College, Dublin 12
  • Plunket College, Dublin 13