Scholars Ireland
Scholars Ireland is designed to give young people an authentic experience of university. From being taught by PhD tutors, to studying undergraduate-style topics, we aim to break down barriers to university. Each programme includes 12 pupils and 1 PhD tutor.
Pupils participate eight weekly tutorials in their school. To create an authentic university learning environment, tutorial groups are capped at a maximum of 12 pupils and there is a focus on university-style pedagogy including independent research, critical thinking, and higher-order questioning.
The tutorials culminate in pupils completing a challenging university-style assignment, which is marked by PhD tutors and moderated by TAP. Tutors then return to schools for a final feedback session. Grades are given as university-style marks, with pupils receiving a 1st, 2.1, 2.2 or a 3rd.
All pupils who submit a final assignment are invited to a Graduation Event in TCD. We begin recruitment in September as we aim to have all participants begin in 2nd year. We recruit via the Schools Mailer and expect to have PhD tutors matched with their linked school by early October.