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STEM@UNIVERSI-TY 

Experience College-Level STEM Learning


Are you a Transition Year Student ready to push the boundaries of your STEM knowledge?
STEM@UNIVERSI-TY offers you an exciting opportunity to experience university-level learning while building a standout TY student portfolio.

This exclusive program, delivered by Trinity Walton Club, blends academic challenge with personal growth, preparing you to make informed decisions about your future studies and career path. Choose from two exciting formats for the 2026-2027 academic year:

    1) On-Campus Programmes:

    • Chemistry - This course dives into the big stuff: organic chemistry, biomolecules, polymers, and green chemistry.
    • Engineering - Explore how engineers design, build, and test solutions through electronics, circuits, prototyping, and hands-on design challenges.
    • Physics - Discover the physics that governs the universe through a college-level introduction to mechanics, from motion and forces to energy, momentum, and rotation.
    • Calculus - Learn the mathematics of change through a college-level introduction to calculus, exploring rates of change, modelling, and the ideas that underpin modern science and engineering.
    2) Online Hybrid Programme (3 unique modules included):

    • Physics (Mechanics)– Explore motion through forces, energy, momentum, and angular momentum.
    • Engineering (Design Engineering)– From research and ideation to prototyping and feedback.
    • Computer Science + Statistics (Data Analytics)– Unlock the power of data.
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STEM@Universi-TY is your gateway to a future in STEM—a focused, modular journey that builds competence, confidence, and lasting connections to help you thrive in academia and beyond.

TY ON-CAMPUS (Fridays)

Comprehensive 20-Week STEM Experience. Choose from two specialised modules: Physics (Mechanics) or Calculus


  • Schedule: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Physics (Mechanics), 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Calculus
  • Dates: 2 October - 11 December (ex. 20 November), 2026 and 29 January - 12 February, 26 February - 19 March, and 9 - 23 April, 2027.
  • Engaging weekly 3-hour sessions – A blend of online readings and lecture videos plus on-campus lectures, and tutorials
  • Comprehensive assessment – Continuous evaluations, term exams, and personalised feedback​
  • Assessment – continuous assessment and term exams
  • Fee: €980 per student (a refundable €200 deposit required at time of application)

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TY ON-CAMPUS (Saturdays)

Comprehensive 20-Week STEM Experience. Choose from two specialised modules:Chemistry or Engineering


  • Schedule: Saturdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Dates: 10 October - 12 December (ex. 21 November), 2026 and 23 January - 13 February, 27 February - 20 March, and 10 - 24 April, 2027.
  • Engaging weekly 3-hour sessions – A blend of online readings and lecture videos plus on-campus lectures, and tutorials
  • Comprehensive assessment – Continuous evaluations, term exams, and personalised feedback​
  • Assessment – continuous assessment and term exams
  • Fee: €980 per student (a refundable €200 deposit required at time of application)

Apply Now!

TY ONLINE (Thursdays)

A dynamic 21-week hybrid course exploring three key STEM disciplines: Physics, Design Engineering, and Computer Science & Statistics.


  • Weekly online meetups – 75-minute live sessions covering core concepts and applications. Preparation ahead of online session is required.
  • Schedule: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM on Thursdays
  • Dates: Courses will run from 22 October – 10 December 2026, 14 January – 18 March, 8 - 22 April 2027
  • 3 x On-campus experiences – Three optional Saturday afternoon sessions linked to the online learning (strongly encouraged) - 5 Dec, 18 Feb, 24 Apr.
  • Assessments – assignments, group work reflections, poster and presentations
  • Fee: €495 per student (a refundable €50 deposit required at time of application)

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What makes STEM@UNIVERSI-TY unique? 

University-Level STEM Modules: Engage with first-year college content across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.​
Certified TY Portfolio: Capture your academic journey with graded assignments, collaborative problem-solving, and a formal exam—earning both a grade and a certificate.​
Personal Growth & Career Exploration: Develop autonomy, leadership, and empathy while building skills for future success.​
Connect & Collaborate: Form lasting friendships with like-minded peers who share your passion for STEM.​

Take the next step in your STEM journey and unlock a world of discovery, learning, and opportunity with STEM@UNIVERSI-TY!