Access Course for Higher Education - Young Adults (TAP)

Liberties College is one of three colleges of further education working in partnership with the Trinity Access Programmes to provide access courses to Higher Education. On successful completion of this course students may apply directly for entry to degree courses in Trinity College Dublin in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences (BESS – Business, Economics andSocial Science) and to other universities through the CAO.

Course Open

Course Number

34

Duration

1 Year full-time

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Liberal Arts Award
Certificate of Attendance awarded by Trinity College Dublin

Entry

Age: Students must be between 17 and 22 years old on entry.

Academic: Minimum 5 passes in the Leaving Certificate with a higher grade ‘C’ in one subject. LCA with Distinction may qualify with appropriate references.

Socio-economic: This course is for students with the ability to succeed in higher education, who have experienced difficulties or come from backgrounds which do not have a tradition of going to university. Family income must qualify the applicant to receive a third level grant and family occupation should be within an employment category which is underrepresented in higher education.

Number of places available

Twenty Five

Principal Areas of Study

• English Literature
• Personal & Professional Development
• History
• Social Studies
• Political Studies
• Communications/Study Skills
• Statistics
• IT Skills
• Educational Guidance
• European Studies
• Psychology

Features of the course

• The course takes place in Liberties College and students participate in a range of ‘taster’ activities in Trinity College.

Progression

Higher Education

Students who successfully complete the programme may apply for places in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences in Trinity College Dublin through the Higher Education Direct Application Scheme.
Further information available from TCD website at
http://www.tcd.ie/Trinity_Access