Mature Students: Advanced Entry

 

What is Advanced Entry?

Advanced Entry is where an applicant has previous work experience and/or educational achievements that are considered directly relevant to the programme they wish to apply for. In such a case it is possible to gain entry to the 2nd or subsequent year of a programme at DIT.

Are Advanced Entry places available in all programmes?

Advanced Entry places are available in a large number of programmes across all faculties at DIT. Details of the programmes with places available for 2010/11 can be found in the Advanced Entry Brochure available online, or from the DIT Admissions Office advancedentry@dit.ie.

How do I make an Advanced Entry application?

Applications for Advanced Entry are made directly to the DIT Admissions Office. Advanced Entry Application Forms are available online - to download a form, please click here or alternatively you can request a form from

DIT Admissions Office
143-149 Rathmines Road
Dublin 6
Phone: 01 402 3445
Email: advancedentry@dit.ie

It is important to submit copies of all relevant supporting documentation with your application, including detailed exam results and details of relevant work experience.

International non EU applicants who are mature students must apply directly to DIT through the International Student Office.

What is the deadline for submitting an Advanced Entry application?

The deadline for Advanced Entry applications for the academic year 2010/11 is the 30th April 2010. For restricted programmes (architecture, music, drama) the deadline is the 27th March 2010 as applicants may have to attend for suitability test / interview / audition.

How are Advanced Entry applications evaluated?

Advanced Entry applications are assessed on the basis of availability of places in the relevant programme year and merit. The following are some examples of Advanced Entry:

1. Applicants who have partially completed a third-level programme at a Higher Education Institution may be considered for Advanced Entry to a related DIT degree programme at an appropriate level.
2. Applications will also be considered from applicants with extensive work experience from an area relevant to a DIT degree programme.
3. Applicants with FETAC Level 6 or equivalent will be considered for entry to year 2 of a related DIT ordinary degree programme.
4. HETAC higher certificate (or equivalent) with distinction/merit, will be considered for the 3rd year of a related DIT ordinary degree.
5. HETAC higher certificate pass with work experience, will be considered for the 3rd year of a related DIT ordinary degree.
6. HETAC ordinary degree with merit, will be considered for the 3rd year of a related honours degree at DIT.

For further details please contact:

DIT Admissions office
143-149 Rathmines Road
Dublin 6
Phone: 01 4023445
Email: advancedentry@dit.ie
Web: Advanced Entry Webpage

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