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Young Adults - Alternative Entry Routes

Trinity encourages applications from students from all walks of life and actively works to facilitate access to education for all. 
Young Adults who enter Trinity through the Foundation Course or HEAR scheme are supported by TAP throughout their undergraduate years.

Explore alternative routes to Trinity, below.

Foundation Course for Young Adults

TAP Foundation Course for Young Adults

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TAP Partnership Access Course

Foundation Course partnerships with City of Dublin ETB

Young women at FC graduation

Further Education and Training (FET)

FET Pathways to Trinity

HEAR scheme

Higher Education Access Route

Alternative Entry Routes

  • Young Adults
    • TAP Foundation Course
      • Eligibility
      • Is this course for me?
      • How do I apply?
      • Supports for Students
      • Application Documents & Guidebook
    • TCD Partnership Access Course for Young Adults
      • Eligibility
      • Is this course for me?
      • How do I apply?
      • Application Documents & Guidebook
    • Further Education and Training (FET)
    • HEAR
      • Eligibility criteria
      • How to apply
      • Frequently asked questions
  • Mature Students
    • Mature Student Entry
    • Further Education and Training (FET)
    • TAP Foundation Course
      • Eligibility
      • How do I apply?
      • Is this course for me?
      • Supports for Students
      • Application Documents & Guidebook
    • TCD Partnership Access Courses for Mature Students
      • Eligibility
      • How do I apply?
      • Is this course for me?
      • Application Documents & Guidebook
  • Further Education and Training (FET)
    • FET Pathways Booklet
    • Apply with a FET Award
    • See It to Be It
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