GCE Entry Requirements 2010
Applicants should note all of the following requirements for admission to full time undergraduate programmes at the University.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to hold Grade C or better in 4 GCSE subjects PLUS Grade C or better in 2 GCE A Level subjects. The following subjects must be included at either GCSE O Level, GCE AS or GCE A Levels:
* Mathematics;
* Irish or another language; and
* English
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES
Specific subject requirements for individual programmes are summarized in the table overleaf. Foundation Mathematics and Foundation Irish do not satisfy Specific Subject Requirements.
It should be noted that candidates may continue to fulfil minimum and specific subject requirements from more than one sitting of the GCSE or GCE A-Levels.
VCE A- Levels (also referred to as Vocational A Levels) are not taken into consideration for the purposes of fulfilling minimum and specific subject requirements as outlined above.
SPECIAL MATHEMATICS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The University holds a Special Mathematics Entrance Examination in August each year for candidates who do not achieve the required Grade at GCE A-Level in Mathematics in order to satisfy the Specific Subject Requirement for entry to any programme in the Faculty of Science & Engineering programmes.
Candidates who pass this special examination are deemed to have satisfied the Mathematics entry requirement BOTH for satisfying Minimum Entry Requirements AND for satisfying Specific Subject Requirements. Application forms and details are available from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
GARDA VETTING
It is a requirement of the University, for certain programmes, that students will be required to undergo a Garda Vetting process. This requirement is due to the external placement element of the programme which will bring the student into a position of trust and may involve unsupervised access to students and/or vulnerable adults. Programmes where Garda Vetting is a requirement are indicated in the Specific Subject Requirements for that programme. Offers of a place on these programmes will be provisional pending the outcome from the Garda Vetting process.
COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Due to the number and calibre of applicants, qualified candidates to all undergraduate degree programmes, other than LM030 Irish Music and Dance, LM031 Voice and Dance, LM099 Architecture and some Special Categories (see over), are placed in order of merit based on a points system described below.
Admission to LM030 and LM031 is based on points requirements and success in an audition conducted by an interview panel. Admission to LM099 Architecture is based on points and portfolio of personal work.
The points system is also used for entry to the Certificate/Diploma in Equine Science.
* Candidates wishing to transfer to the follow-on Diploma programme in Equine Science will require at least a Second Class Honours award at Certificate level. Graduates obtaining at least Second Class Honours in the Diploma will be considered for entry to year 3 of the B.Sc in Equine Science.
POINTS SYSTEM 2010
Grade Points
GCE A Level Points
GCE AS Level
A* 150
A 135 65
B 120 60
C 100 50
D 75 35
E 40 20
Applicants presenting A-level results obtained prior to 2010 will be awarded points according to the old system for entry in 2010 and 2011 (i.e. An A at A2-level is 150pts, B 130, C 105, D 80 and E 40. An A at AS-level is 75pts, B 65, C 55, D 40 and E 20.).
NOTES:
(a) Points are not awarded for VCE A Levels or GCSEs
(b) Points are awarded in four distinct subjects as follows:
* best four subjects at GCE A Level; or
* best three subjects at GCE A Level plus one AS Level from any current or previous academic year
(c) For the purposes of calculating points, GCE A-Level subjects must be taken at any one sitting of the GCEs
Code Course Title Specific Subject Requirements Possible Careers for Graduates
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES
LM020 B.A. Law & Accounting Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths Solicitor/Barrister, Investment Manager, Company Taxation
LM036 B.A. Economics & Sociology Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths Economic & Social Research, Financial and Business Services
LM037 B.Sc. Economics & Mathematical Sciences Grade A at AS Level or Grade C at GCE A-Level in Maths Economic Forecasting, Consumer Modelling, Market Analysis
LM038 B.A. Psychology and Sociology Minimum Entry Requirements Educational Psychology, Public Service
LM043 B.A. International Insurance & European Studies Grade C at A Level in French or German or Spanish (or a Language other a language other than English if student taking beginners Spanish) Risk Manager, Claims Negotiator, Loss Adjustor
LM063 B.Sc. Production Management Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - See Note a) Engineering Administration, Project Management, Transport Coordination, Production, Unit Supervision
FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
LM022 B.A. Politics and International Relations Minimum Entry Requirements Public Service, Education and Teaching Media, Public Relations, Business Tourism
LM029 LLB Law Plus Minimum Entry Requirements Barrister, Solicitor, Administration, Government, Business
LM032 B.A. Arts (Joint Honours) Minimum Entry Requirements Teaching, Law, Journalism, Marketing, Social Work, Public Administration
LM033 B.A. New Media and English Minimum Entry Requirements Print & Electronic Media, Journalism, Third Level Research & Teaching
LM035 B.A. English and History Minimum Entry Requirements Communications & Public Relations, Print & Electronic Media, Journalism, Second Level Teaching
LM039 B.A. Journalism and New Media Grade B at GCE A Level English plus Grade B at GCE A Level French/ Gaeilge/ German/ Spanish as appropriate Print and Electronic Media Journalism, Communications and Public Relations, Media Production
LM040 B.A. European Studies Grade C at GCE A Level in French/German/Spanish - see Note c) Administration in EU Institutions/International Agencies, Export oriented organisations
LM041 B.A. Public Administration Minimum Entry Requirements Administration and Management in Public, Non-Profit and Private Sectors
LM044 B.A. Applied Languages Grade B at GCE A Level in French/Gaeilge/German/ Spanish Translating in International Business and the Public Service, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
LM045 B.A. Languages & Cultural Studies Grade C at GCE A Level in English/French/Gaeilge/ German/Spanish - see Note d) Education, Tourism, Public Relations/Media
FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
LM046 B.A. History, Politics, Sociology & Social Studies Minimum Entry Requirements Public Service & European Agencies, Mass Media, Policy Evaluation Research
LM048 B.A. Irish and New Media/ An Ghaeilge agus na Meáin Úra Grade C at GCE A Level Gaeilge Education, Administration in Irish Language Centres, Broadcasting/Media
IRISH WORLD ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DANCE
LM030 B.A. Irish Music and Dance Minimum Entry Requirements and Audition Professional Performer, Arts Administrator, Music Teacher
LM031 B.A. Voice and Dance Minimum Entry Requirements and Audition Voice and Dance Performance, Arts & Cultural Activities, Teaching
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCES
LM089 B.Sc. Sport & Exercise Sciences Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in one of Group 4 - see Note a) Health & Fitness Management, Testing & Prescription, Development Officer/ Coaching, Research/Marketing in Sports Manufacturing & Leisure Industry
LM090 B.Sc. Physical Education Minimum Entry Requirements plus Garda Vetting Second-Level Physical Education Teacher
LM092 B.Sc. (Education) - Biological Sciences with Physics or Chemistry Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) plus Garda Vetting Second-Level Teacher in Biology, Agricultural Science and Physics or Chemistry
LM094 B.Tech (Education) - Materials and Architectural Technology Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) plus Garda Vetting Second-Level Teacher in Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics
LM095 B.Tech (Education) - Materials and Engineering Technology Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) plus Garda Vetting Second-Level Teacher in Engineering, Design and Communication Graphics
LM096 B.Sc. (Education) - Physics and Chemistry Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) plus Garda Vetting Second-Level Teacher in both Physics and Chemistry
LM098 B.A. (Education) - Modern Languages/ELT Grade B at GCE A Level in French/German/Japanese/ Spanish plus Garda Vetting Second Level Teacher in two languages chosen from French/German/Spanish/ Japanese. English Language Teaching (ELT)
LM100 B.Sc. Physiotherapy Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology + Garda Vetting Clinical Practice in Physiotherapy - Nationally and Internationally
LM101 BM BS Graduate Medicine Minimum 2.1 (second class honours, grade one) honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent + GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test) plus Garda Vetting Medical Practitioners, Medical Researchers, Medical Educators, Medical Administration
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCES
LM102 B.Sc. Psychology Minimum Entry Requirements plus Garda Vetting Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Careers in Social Research, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology and Promotion
LM150 B.Sc. Nursing (General) Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology + Garda Vetting Clinical Practice in the General Health Hospital Sector
LM152 B.Sc. Nursing (Mental Health) Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology + Garda Vetting Clinical Practice in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Hospital Sector
LM154 B.Sc. Nursing (Intellectual Disability) Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology + Garda Vetting Practice in the Residential Community and Intellectual Disability Services
LM156 B.Sc. Midwifery Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, + Garda Vetting Clinical Practice in Midwifery
KEMMY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
LM050 B.B.S. Business Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths Managers in: Marketing, Industrial Relations; Personnel, Accounting, Financial Management
LM052 B.B.S. Business Studies and a Modern Language; French Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in French Export Marketing, International Finance/Banking, Investment Analysis
LM053 B.B.S. Business Studies and a Modern Language; German Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in German Export Marketing, International Finance/Banking, Investment Analysis
LM055 B.B.S. Business Studies and a Modern Language; Japanese Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in Language other than English Export Marketing, International Finance/Banking, Investment Analysis
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
LM023 B.Sc. Health Informatics Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths Clinical Information Systems Specialist, Health Information Systems Developer, Health Information Manager, Human Factors Specialist, Healthcare Webmaster, Academic/ Researcher
LM051 B.Sc. Computer Systems Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level Maths Programming, Systems Analysis and Design, Software Engineering
LM058 B.Sc. Financial Mathematics Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Actuary, Financial Consultancy, Investment Management, Fund Management
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
LM060 B.Sc. Mathematical Sciences Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Mathematical and statistical research, Teaching, Mathematical Modelling, Actuarial Work, Financial Services, Data Analysis, Management Consultancy
LM061 B.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals Manufacture, Heavy Chemicals Processing, Mineral & Metal Processing Enterprises
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM064 B.Sc. Industrial Biochemistry Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Biotechnology, Brewing, Enzyme Processing
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM065 B.Sc. Applied Physics Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Semiconductor Devices and Microelectronics, Lasers and Oproelectronics, Sensors, Telecommunications, Materials Science, Acoustics, Geophysics, Bio and Medical Physics
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM066 B.Sc. Environmental Science Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Environmental and Waste Management, Monitoring & Analysis, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Clean Technology Development
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM067 B.Sc. Wood Science & Technology Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) Product Design & Technical Management in Wood & Wood Based Industry
LM068 B.Sc. Food Science and Health Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Technical Management/Product Development/ Safety and Quality Monitoring in the Food and Nutrition Sector
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM069 B.E. Computer Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Design of Computer Systems, Hardware & Software Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Graphics, Artificial Intelligence
LM070 B.E. Electronic Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Design of Electronic Systems including Computers, Electronic Measuring Equipment, I C Design and Telecommunications
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
LM071 B.E. Biomedical Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - - see Note a) Design of Medical Implants and Surgical Instruments, Biomaterials Development, Design and Manufacture of Medical Devices
LM073 B.E Mechanical Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - - see Note a) Mechanical Design and Analysis (Structural / Aerodynamic) Process Control, Energy Systems, Analysis (Gas Turbines, Renewables, etc) Research & Development
LM074 B.E. Computer Aided Engineering & Design Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - - see Note a) Computer Aided Design & Analysis LM076 B.Sc. Product Design & Technology Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) but list of subjects in group 3 extended to include Art Simulation, CAD, Design and Project Management, Animation
LM077 B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - - see Note a) Aircraft Structure & Failure Analysis, Gas Turbine Design, Aircraft Operations Management
LM080 B.Sc. Electronics Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - see Note a) Quality Control Engineering, Test Engineering, Electronic Production Engineer
LM082 B.Sc. Construction Management & Engineering Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in 1 of Group 3 - see Note a) Construction, Management, Construction Engineering, Property Development
LM083 B.Sc. Mobile Communications & Security Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade B at GCSE or Grade C at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - see Note a) Network security analyst/consultant, Computer Crime Consultant, E-commerce/Web developer, IT/Networking Project Manager, Computer Programmer/Software Developer, Network Administrator/Manager, IT Administrator/Manager
LM085 B.E. Civil Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Structural Engineering and Design, Facilities Management, Infrastructural Planning
LM086 B.Sc. Health and Safety Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Management of Safety & Health at Work, Occupational Hygiene
Or
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
LM087 B.Sc. in Energy Grade C at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 Energy Provision, Energy Assessment, Energy Planning, Building Services, Energy Problem Solving, Financial Services, Energy Research
OR
Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 1 - see Note a)
LM088 B.Sc. Mathematics & Physics Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Plus Grade C at GCE A Level in one of: Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics. Mathematical/Physical Modelling, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Financial Services, Actuarial Work
LM093 B.Sc. Equine Science Grade C at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Equestrian Education, Stud Farm Management
LM099 B.Arch. Architecture Minimum Entry Requirements + Portfolio of Work Professional Practice in Architecture - Nationally and Internationally
LM110 B.Sc. Multimedia and Computer Games Development Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level Maths Games Programmer, R & D in Entertainment Technologies, Visualisation
LM112 B.E. Robotic Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Industrial Process Automation, Control Systems Design, Robotics
LM113 B.Sc. Digital Media Design Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths Interactive Multimedia Development, Web Designer, Radio and TV Broadcasting
LM114 B.Sc. Music, Media and Performance Technology Grade A at GCSE or Grade B at AS Level or Grade D at GCE A Level in Maths Video/Audio Engineer, Music Composition and Performance, Production and Recording Engineer
LM115 B.E. Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 3 - see Note a) Processing of Fine and Heavy Chemicals, Minerals, Petrochemicals, Agrochemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Biochemical Processing, Biorefineries and Biofuels. Chemical Energy Conversion Systems. Environmental Engineering and Clean Technology
LM116 B.E. Engineering Choice Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Degree options (selected during year one): Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Robotic Engineering
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
LM117 B.Sc. Science Choice Grade C at GCE A Level Maths Plus Grade C at GCSE or Grade D at AS Level or Grade E at GCE A Level in one of Group 2 - see Note a) Economics and Mathematical Sciences, Computer Systems, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry, Production Management, Industrial Biochemistry, Applied Physics, Environmental Science, Wood Science and Technology, Food Science and Health, Electronics, Mobile Communications and Security, Health and Safety, Energy, Multimedia and Computer Games Development, Mathematics and Physics
LM180 Certificate/Diploma Equine Science Minimum Entry Requirements Equine Service Industries, Equestrian Marketing and Sales Enterprises
Notes:
a) Specific Subject Requirements:
* Group 1: Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
* Group 2: Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology.
* Group 3: Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology.
* Group 4: Maths, Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
b) Minimum Entry Requirements: see under Minimum Entry Requirements.
c) Language Requirements
* LM040 European Studies Degree / LM042 Law & European Studies Degree
o For students taking beginner's Spanish in either programme, Grade C at GCE A Level in a language other than English will suffice.
* LM045 Language and Cultural Studies
o For students taking Spanish for Beginners as major subject, Grade C at GCE A Level in one modern language will suffice.
