There are no formal entry requirements but students must be over 22 on January 1st of the year of entry.
Applications from:-
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Long-term unemployed persons; |
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People returning to education after a long period and; |
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Those seeking a career change; |
are particularly welcome.
Potential students are required to apply directly to the School of Education, Waterford Institute of Technology in the Spring of the year of entry and complete an application form. A week-long Summer School is organised for applicants in June of the year of entry where potential students can:-
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Sample the College environment; |
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Try out classes in different subject areas and; |
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Gather information from tutors regarding the different subject areas and streams |
Once suitable candidates have been identified via interview, they are offered a place on the Course and invited to the Institute for an Induction Programme in September.
The Induction Programme covers such areas as Study Skills, Returning to Education Fears, and Numeracy Fears.
Reflections on the course:
'Very beneficial…. at times intense but always enjoyable …excellent tutors and support'Michael Moran