Eligibility

Liberties College (Young Adults): Applicants must meet the same entry requirements as set out for the TAP Foundation Course for Young Adults, although they may have attended a school in Ireland that is not linked to an Access service.

Students must be between 17 and 22 years old on entry.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this course you must:

• 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