Assessments

This table shows the maximum points allocated for assessment procedures. The points achieved by applicants who are successful in any of these assessments will be added to their Leaving Certificate points score.

Code	Suitability Test	Interview	Portfolio Review	Audition/Interview
DT101	100	100
DT544			600
DT545			600
DT546			600
DT559			600
DT598			600
DT501				100
DT506				100
DT527				100
DT529				100

Applicants Whose First Language is Not English

Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The following tests and results are acceptable:

Qualifications	Minimum Level Required (Some programmes may require a higher score)
ETAPP	C1 (or higher)
TOEFL Paper Based Test (DIT Code 0281)	550
TOEFL Computer Based Test (DIT Code 0281)	213
IELTS	6.0
TOEIC (Not currently accepted for DT558)	700 (May be supplemented by interview)
TIE (Only currently accepted for DT558)	B2+ or Higher
GCE O Level English	Grade C
GCSE English	Grade C
Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level	Grade D
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English	Grade C
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English	Grade A
NEAB Test in English	Pass
Norwegian Vitnemal	Grade Average 4

In addition, applicants must meet DIT requirements for the particular programme(s) applied for. See individual programmes of study.

Points System For All Programmes

This table shows the number of points awarded to each grade in the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.

	Higher Level	Grade	Ordinary Level
From 1992	100	A1	60
	90	A2	50
	85	B1	45
	80	B2	40
	75	B3	35
	70	C1	30
	65	C2	25
	60	C3	20
	55	D1	15
	50	D2	10
	45	D3	5
Before 1992	95	A	55
	80	B	40
	65	C	25
	50	D	10

GC(S)E/A Level Examinations Entry Requirements

Honours Degree	3 A Levels or 2 A Levels plus 2 GC(S)E
Ordinary Degree	3 A Levels or 2 A Levels plus 2 GC(S)E or 1 A Level plus 4 GC(S)E or 6 GC(S)E
Higher Certificate	3 A Levels or 2 A Levels plus 2 GC(S)E or 1 A Level plus 4 GC(S)E or 6 GC(S)E

Points System

Grade	A Level	AS	GC(S)E
A*	150	-	-
A	135	65	55
B	120	60	40
C	100	50	25
D	75	35	10

Results from any number of examination sittings may be combined to meet minimum entry requirements.

The same subject may be included only once in any combination of results (see panel above).

All results must be at Grade D or higher.

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements will be allocated points based on the most favourable of the combinations of results (see panel above).

Points for A level subjects will be calculated on the basis of results achieved in one academic year.

In addition, applicants must meet minimum entry requirements and full details of the various programme requirements are available from the Admissions Office.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Higher Level Grades	Points
7	190
6	160
5	130
4	100

The Dublin Institute of Technology will consider applications from candidates presenting the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Where a Leaving Certificate subject is required at Ordinary Level the minimum International Baccalaureate equivalent is Grade 4 at Standard Level. Where a Leaving Certificate subject is required at Honours Level the minimum International Baccalaureate equivalent is Grade 5 at Higher Level.

For Honours degree programmes the International Baccalaureate candidate must present a minimum of two subjects at Grade 5 at Higher Level and four other results at Grade 4. For Level 7/6 programmes the International Baccalaureate candidate must present a minimum of Grade 4 in all six subjects.

Applicants who satisfy the minimum requirements and any special programme requirements will be assessed on their performance in their three best Higher Level subjects and will be awarded points as in the table above.

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