Carlow College is a small but vibrant college located in the centre of Carlow town. Students of our college enjoy individual attention in a relaxed and friendly learning environment.

Courses in Brief

Humanities
Social Studies

Humanities

PC411 - B.A. (Honours) in English & History

PC412 - B.A. (Honours) in English & Spanish

PC402 – B.A. (Ordinary) in Humanities

(Philosophy, Theology and Arts)

(3 Years Full-time) Click for more details

PC410 - B.A. (Honours) in Humanities

(Philosophy, Theology and Arts)

(4 Years Full-time) Click for more details

Entry Requirements:

To qualify for a place on the B.A (Ordinary) programme you need a minimum of five passes including a language in the Leaving Certificate.

For the B.A. (Honours) programme, you need a minimum of six passes in the Leaving Certificate including a language and at least two higher C3's.

Social Studies

Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

(2 Years Full-time) Click for more details

B.A. (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

(1 Year Full-time add on to Higher Certificate) Click for more details

B.A. (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

(1Year Full-time add on to B.A. (Ordinary).Click for more details

B.A (Honours) in Citizenship & Community Studies

Click for more details

Entry Requirements:

The basic requirement for the Higher Certificate is a minimum of Grade D in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including a language.

The basic entry requirement for the B.A. (Ord.) is a minimum of 50% at Higher Certificate level. Carlow College welcomes applications from Higher Certificate graduates from other colleges including students who wish to transfer to Carlow for the third year of their B.A. (Ord.) in Applied Social Studies.

The basic entry requirement for the B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care is a minimum of 50% at B.A. (Ordinary) level. Carlow College welcomes applications from B.A. (Ordinary) graduates of other colleges including students who wish to transfer to Carlow for the fourth year of their honours degree in Applied Social Studies.

Closing dates for application to the CAO for 2009/2010:

Irish, other EU & Non EU                            01/02/2009

Late Applicants                                            01/05/2009

Change of Mind                                           01/07/2009

Round One CAO Points 2008:

Higher Certicicate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care: 275pts

B.A in Humanities: 205pts

B.A Honours in Humanities: 275pts

Leaving Certificate

For Level 8 courses at Carlow College applicants must obtain

six passes in the Leaving Certificate to include at least two higher C3’s.

Level 6 and 7 courses require the applicant to achieve five passes in Leaving Certificate. Points will be calculated based on the

best six results achieved in a single sitting of the Leaving

Certificate. For eligibility purposes only, the papers need not

necessarily all be taken in the same year.

Non-Standard Applications

Carlow College considers applications from holders of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate. Applicants should apply through CAO, ticking the non-standard box on page three of the form. Such applicants will be assessed on an individual basis by the college.

Non-native English speaking applicants are recommended to have a minimum score of 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.

Mature Student Application

Mature applicants are those seeking entry on the basis of

mature years. In order to be considered eligible applicants

must be 23 years of age or over on January 1st of the year of

entry to the course.

Applicants are assessed on the basis of their previous education, work experience and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the course. They may be called for interview and this will be used to rank applicants.

For the Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (PC404), prior to selection for interview applicants will be asked to complete an application form which must include the names of two referees, at least one of whom is from the area of Social Care.

FETAC Application

Applicants must achieve a full FETAC level 5 or 6 award. A record of achievement is not sufficient. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year, in such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to FETAC for a full award.

The FETAC point score is calculated based on the results of the best eight modules. For modules with a credit value of 1, points are awarded as follows:

Scores are adjusted to take account of modules with credit values other than 1 on a pro-rata basis.

Relevant FETAC Awards for Carlow College Courses:

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme L.C.V.P. Link Modules

Carlow College awards points for results in Leaving Certificate

Vocational Programme Link Modules, in place of a sixth Leaving Certificate subject.

Leaving Certificate Applied (L.C.A.)

The Leaving Certificate Applied does not meet the minimum entry requirements for college courses. Holders of the LCA may gain entry through the FETAC Level 5/6 Awards Scheme.

Foundation Level Mathematics

Foundation Level Mathematics is accepted as one of the five subjects required for entry to courses in the College where Mathematics is not a requirement.

Foundation Level Mathematics – Points awarded

Disability

We welcome applications from students with disability and make every effort to provide facilities where possible.

Applicants with disability are encouraged to tick the box marked Medical Condition / Disability on page one of the CAO application form or part two of the CAO online application process.

Deferrals

If an applicant is offered a place on a course through CAO, it

is possible to defer entry for one year, in accordance with the procedures for deferral outlined in the CAO Handbook.

Fees

Course fees at Carlow College are covered by the terms of a government scheme whereby the State will pay the course fees of full-time first time undergraduate students who also hold E.U. Nationality or have Official Refugee Status and have been resident in an E.U. member state for three of the five years preceding their entry to a course.

Non EU applicants should contact the Admissions Office for fee information.

Garda Vetting

Students on courses with professional placements may be required to undergo Garda vetting procedures prior to commencing placements.If, as a result of the outcome of the Garda vetting procedures, a student is deemed unsuitable to attend a professional placement, he/she may be required to withdraw from his/her course.

Garda vetting forms will be distributed as part of the registration process.

Admissions Officer: Ciara Morgan

Email: cmorgan@carlowcollege.ie

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