Full Time Undergraduate

Entry Requirements for HETAC Programmes

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Honours Bachelor Degrees (Level 8)

Leaving Certificate
Applicants must obtain a minimum of grade C3 in two higher-level subjects and grade D3 in four ordinary level subjects, including a language. Some degree programmes will also require a minimum of D3 in ordinary level Maths and /or English. Please see individual course entry requirements for further details.

A-Levels/GCSE
Applicants must obtain a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus two A-level passes at grade C or higher.

BTEC
Students applying for any HETAC honours/ordinary degree or higher certificate must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area.

FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC awards (NCVA Level 2 or 3) is a full FETAC award which includes a Distinction grade in at least three modules. A full FETAC award normally consists of eight modules. A record of achievement does not meet minimum entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

HETAC/LJMU Joint Awarded Programmes
If you are over 21 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

HETAC & University of Wales Awarded Programmes
If you are over 21 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

HETAC only Awarded Programmes
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)

Leaving Certificate
Applicants must obtain a minimum of Grade D3 in five ordinary level subjects, including a language. Some programmes also require an mimimum of a grade D3 in ordinary level maths. Please see Course Entry Requirements for futher details.

A-Levels
Applicants must obtain four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus one pass at A-level.

FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC awards (NCVA Level 2 or 3) is a full FETAC award. A full FETAC award normally contains 8 modules. A record of achievements does not meet these minimium entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

Higher Certificates (Level 6)

Leaving Certificate
Applicants must obtain a minimum of Grade D3 in five ordinary level subjects, including a language. Some Higher Certificates will also require a minimum of D3 in ordinary level maths. Please see Course Entry Requirements for further details.
 
A-Levels
Applicants must obtain four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus one pass at A –level.

FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC awards (NCVA Level 2 or 3) is a full FETAC award. A full FETAC award normally contains 8 modules. A record of achievements does not meet these minimium entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

Points Calculation

Selection of CAO applicants will be made on the basis of points. Your points will be calculated by adding together the points scored in the best of six subjects in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate. The results of two sittings at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent examination) can be combined for the purposes of meeting the subject requirements for minimum entry.

Deferrals

If an applicant is offered a place on a course through the CAO, it is possible to defer entry for one year but only in accordance with the procedure outlined in the CAO Handbook 2010.

Disabilities

Dublin Business School welcomes applications from students with disabilities. We make every effort to provide facilities, where possible. It is advisable that students contact the college well in advance of application outlining any particular facility or support, which they may need in the course of their studies.

Points Calculations Grid

 Leaving Certificate                                      LCVP Link Modules

Grade   Higher Paper   Lower Paper                 Distinction           70
A1            100                   60                         Merit                   50
A2             90                    50                         Pass                  30
B1             85                    45
B2             80                    40
B3             75                    35
C1             70                    30                           A - Level
C2             65                    25                           A    170
C3             60                    20                           B    140
D1             55                    15                           C    100
D2             50                    10                           D      70
D3             45                    5