I want to upskill but can’t do a full-time course. Are there grants for part-time study?
Funding for eligible part-time undergraduate students was introduced for the first time last summer
The latest education advice from The Irish Times Education analyst Brian Mooney
Funding for eligible part-time undergraduate students was introduced for the first time last summer
There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions
For well-motivated Leaving Cert students, there are several alternative entry pathways into nursing
Courses can be demanding but are an excellent pathway for a student to study their dream course
Supply and demand of places, as well as applicants’ grades, determine CAO entry points for individual courses
This can be particularly beneficial for students who thrive in interactive and collaborative learning environments.
One of best-kept secrets for access to third level is a new route that does not require Leaving Cert points
It is common for students to be strategic in order to target high CAO points, but it is a misguided approach
No matter what option he eventually chooses, he has until the end of sixth year to make his choices
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get a CAO offer
Fly in ointment for many potential third-level students is finding a place to live
The rules of the CAO are explicit: applicants can move up, not down, their course preference list
There are lots of options available, but there is a financial cost to repeating or starting a new degree course
Grades will begin to return towards more normal patterns from next year
There is time after the exams to finalise choices which do not necessarily rely on Leaving Cert points
Grants are now available for undergraduate students where household income is under €100,000
Make sure your child’s correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the CAO email arrives
Norma Foley is planning new supports to help schools. Whether it will be enough is another matter
Third-level institutions welcome people at all stages of life; they add to the richness and diversity of the college experience
Grants for postgraduate courses were axed during the recession, but have been restored in recent years
The points race is no longer the be-all and end-all thanks to the growth of alternative routes
It is likely to be some time before we see a second veterinary faculty on the island of Ireland
The best approach is to immerse yourself in the language and understand how marks are awarded
Many State companies are obliged to provide better public services in Irish and are recruiting accordingly
There’s no point selecting a subject you don’t enjoy in the hope it might increase your CAO points
Those in favour and against Irish as core Leaving Cert subject generally agree that overhaul is needed
More and more subjects nowadays have practical or second components of assessment
Simple process of familiarising yourself with exam papers and setting during mocks can help ease sense of panic
It is a relatively simple process, but a word of caution: do not use a Yahoo email address to register
Many universities now offer opportunities to learners where prior learning is recognised
There are plenty of options in further and higher education with different cut-off dates
There is strong demand for graduates in fit-out, furniture and woodworking industries
Staging tests during term time may be preferable for some, but would be highly disruptive for schools
Thresholds for financial support have increased, so it is well worth checking online to see if you are eligible
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