Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this course you must:

• attend a second level school in Dublin which has DEIS status/is linked to an access service
• meet the same socio-economic criteria required for HEAR
• achieve a minimum 5 Ordinary grade 6s/ Higher 7s and at least one Higher grade 5 in the Leaving Certificate.
• must pass English and Mathematics.
  • A pass means grade O6/H7 or above on ordinary or higher papers in the Leaving Certificate. A pass in foundation level Mathematics is acceptable for minimum entry requirements)
  • We will also consider applications from applicants with a distinction in the Leaving Certificate Applied and applicants with a QQI-FET Level 5 award
• have taken the Leaving Certificate in the year of application or not more than two years prior to application
• be 21 years of age or under on 1st January in the year you apply
• be eligible for the Government Free Fees Scheme or EU Fees

Please note:

• One place is reserved each year for an applicant from the Traveller Community who meets the above criteria and who scores 25 or over at interview
• One place is reserved each year for an applicant who is in the care of the State/is a care leaver who meets the course criteria and who scores 25 or over at interview