Eligibility
Pearse College and Plunket College: Applicants must meet the same entry requirements as set out for the TAP Mature Student Foundation Course. Applicants may be 22 years of age or older on January 1st in the year they apply.
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