There are no standard educational requirements such as the Leaving Certificate or an aptitude test. To be eligible, you must demonstrate a real desire to pursue a third-level course and the ability to do so.

To be eligible for this course you must:

• demonstrate a real desire to pursue a third-level course and the ability to do so
• be 23 years of age or older on 1st January of the year you apply
• be resident in Ireland
• come from socio-economic background(s) under-represented in third-level education
• be eligible for the Government Free Fees Scheme
• submit evidence of your English language proficiency, if English is not your first language

Please note:

• There are no standard educational requirements such as the Leaving Certificate or an aptitude test
• One place is reserved each year for an applicant from the Traveller Community who meets the above criteria and who scores 30 or over at interview
• One place is reserved each year for an applicant who is a care leaver, meets the course criteria and scores 30 or over at interview