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Access Programme - Athlone
- Course code
- APFC
- Level
- Level 6
- Award
- Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
- Classification
- Special Purpose
- Awarding body
- Technological University of the Shannon
- Duration
- 1 year
Programme summary
This one-year access course equips candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to third-level education at TUS.
Entry requirements
What are the entry requirements? Mature applicants: Persons 22 years and over on 1st January of the year of entry, with or without Leaving Certificate are eligible to apply. Persons 21 years of age may apply and are required to have Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate, including Mathematics and a language (English or Irish), or a NFQ Level 5 major award. The selection procedure will involve an interview at the Midlands campus in Athlone.
Who to apply to
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