DCU UG Prospectus 2024

174 LeavingCertificate (LC) applicants Higher Grade Points OrdinaryGrade Points H1 100 O1 56 H2 88 O2 46 H3 77 O3 37 H4 66 O4 28 H5 56 O5 20 H6 46 O6 12 H7 37 O7 0 Bonus Points for HonoursMathematics 25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for higher level Mathematics, at gradeH6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. LeavingCertificateVocational Programme (LCVP) LinkedModules Distinction Merit Pass 66 46 28 Please note that LCVP linkmodules cannot be used as a subject for general or specific course entry requirements, but can be used for the calculation of points. Course EntryRequirements Additional course requirements are outlined in the summary tables on pages 181 - 185. LeavingCertificateMathematics Requirements DCUdoes not award points for the subject ofMathematics at LeavingCertificateOrdinary Alternative or Foundation Level. However, the following courses will accept them for admissions purposes: DC001 - Bachelor of Early Childhood Education DC009 - Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours DC014 - BA in Jazz andContemporaryMusic Performance DC131 - BA in Communication Studies DC132 - BA in Journalism DC133 - BSc inMultimedia DC155 - BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies DC231 - BA in International Relations DC232 - Bachelor of Civil Lawand Society DC235 - BSc in Education and Training DC238 - BA in Social Sciences andCultural Innovation DC291 – Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (Media) DC292 – Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (Law) DC293 - Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (International Languages) DC294 - BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability DC295 - Bachelor of Arts - Joint Honours (Politics) Findall the information you need tomake an application: General Entry Requirements 174 − LeavingCertificate Applicants 174 − QQI FET Level 5/6 Applicants 175 − GCEA Level Applicants 175 − EU/EEAApplicants 176 − International / Non-EUApplicants 176 University Access Routes − DARE 177 − HEAR 176 Performance Sports Programmes CAOPoints Concession 177 Advanced Entry 177 Mature Applicants 178 Study Abroad 178 Exchange / Erasmus Applicants 178 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 178 Fees and Funding 179 Application Information Summary 180 Summary Tables andNotes 181 For more information, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ug-admissions Age Limited for Entry Applicants wishing to undertake a Level 8 degree at DCUmust be at least 16 years of age on 15 January of the year of entry. General EntryRequirements Applicantsmust present aminimumof 6 LeavingCertificate subjects at GradeO6/H7, whichmust includeMathematics and English or Irish. In addition, applicantsmust present at least 2 subjects at GradeH5. In addition to theGeneral Entry Requirements, applicantsmust present Specific Course Requirements, if applicable, as outlined on each course page under ‘Additional Requirements’. Candidates whomeet the points requirements but not the specific course requirements, for exampleH4 in English for the BA in Journalism, are permitted to repeat that subject tomeet the course requirements. How to Apply