For students who sat the Leaving Certificate:
• A primary degree (National Framework of Qualifications Level 8). A diploma, masters degree or Ph.D. which is of NFQ Level 9 or higher, is accepted in lieu of the primary degree. Please note an NFQ Level 8 higher diploma on its own does not fulfill this requirement.
• Minimum grade C (higher level) in Leaving Cert Irish
• Minimum grade D (ordinary or higher level) in Leaving Cert Mathematics
• Minimum grade C (ordinary level) or grade D (higher level) in Leaving Cert English
For students who sat the GCSE and GCE A Level Examinations:
• A primary degree (National Framework of Qualifications Level 8). A diploma, masters degree or Ph.D. which is of NFQ Level 9 or higher, is accepted in lieu of the primary degree. Please note an NFQ Level 8 higher diploma on its own does not fulfill this requirement.
• Minimum grade C in GCE A Level Irish
• Minimum grade C in GCSE English
• Minimum grade C in GCSE English Literature
• Minimum grade D in GCSE Additional Mathematics
or
Minimum grade A at GCSE Level in Mathematics
The following will also satisfy the minimum Irish language requirement:
• Diploma in Arts (Applied Irish) from University College Cork
• Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge from NUI Galway
• Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach from University College Dublin
• Minimum grade C in the NUI matriculation exam
• Diploma in Irish from the University of Ulster
• A pass in a first year primary degree examination in Irish
(National Framework of Qualifications Level 8)
The following will also satisfy the minimum requirements in English and Mathematics:
• A pass in a first year primary degree examination in the appropriate subject (National Framework of Qualifications Level 8)
Note 1: Primary Degree Level
If you are unsure of the level of your primary degree, contact the conferring college or university or contact the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland at www.nqai.ie
Note 2: Mature Students
Note that there are no concessions for mature students. All applicants must meet the same minimum entry requirements to be considered for admission to the programme and all applicants who meet those requirements will be called for interview.