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St. Angela's College, Sligo Access Course
Important Notice:
Due to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis in Ireland, the application process has had to be revised for 2020. It is important that you follow the clear instructions in the Guidebook for Access - Mature Students 2020 or Guidebook for Access - School Leavers NUI Galway 2020. Please note that places will be awarded, based on information provided on the application form and documentation submitted, as we will NOT be in a position to hold interviews in 2020.
Applications are now open until 5 pm on 19 June 2020
What is the St. Angela's College, Sligo Access Programme?
The St. Angela's College, Sligo Access Programme is a free, part-time programme of one academic year in duration delivered out of St. Angela's College, Sligo. The programme is designed for school leavers (22 and under on year of application to degree programme) and mature students (23 or above on year of application to degree programme) who have a desire to study at third level but are unable due to financial and social reasons.
The financial and social reasons considered for eligibility for the programme include:
- Long-term unemployment
- Low family income
- Little or no family tradition of progression onto higher education
- Family stresses (particularly those related to family finance)
This programme is also suitable for students with disabilities, whose background education has been affected by long-term absenteeism due to their illness.
Follow these steps to apply :
- Gather all financial details as listed in the Guidebook for Access - School Leavers NUI Galway 2020 or Guidebook for Access - Mature Students NUI Galway 2020
- Upload all documentation to your online application.
- If you are a mature applicant, please copy the following link (right click on blue text) into an email and send it to your 2 referees Referees Report 2020, requesting them to complete a short online referees report. If you are a school leaver applicant, please copy the following link School Leavers Referees Report 2020.
- Make sure to complete a copy of the Personal Statement on the online application form: Personal Statement 2020/21
Complete your application via the following links before the closing date of Friday, 19th June 2020.
School Leaver Application (for applicants who have completed their Leaving Cert prior to 2020 or hold a QQI level 5 or 6 qualification or equivalent.
- ** Current Leaving Cert students will be able to apply later in the Summer.**
Any queries please contact the Access Programmes Office:
As St. Angela's College staff are currently working remotely, in line with Government Guidelines, please submit queries via EMAIL ONLY.
- Philip White: Email: pwhite@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
- Sinead Dolan: Email: sidolan@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Tel: (071) 9195575
Who is the Access Course for Higher Education for?
The St. Angela's College, Sligo Access course is specifically designed for school leaver (under 22) and mature students (over 23) who have a real desire to study at third level but are unable due to financial or social reasons. This scheme facilitates school-leavers from all schools in the Border Midlands and West (BMW) region and County Clare. The Access Course is designed specifically for people who may not have the conventional educational requirements and/or who come from socio-economic backgrounds that are under represented at third level. The aims of the course is to enable students to acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to compete on an equal footing with those students who enter NUI Galway through the conventional entry channels.
What kind of Socio-Economic Reasons are considered?
- Long-term unemployment
- Low family income
- Little or no family tradition of progression onto higher education
- Limited study facilities at home
- Family stresses (particularly those related to family finance)
This programme is also suitable for students with disabilities, whose background education has been affected by long-term absenteeism due to their illness.
How is the course organised?
It is a 26 week part-time course over a full academic year, normally September - May.
What are the subjects?
Course Content:
The course content consists of two supporting elements: core subjects and academic options.
Core subjects:
- Academic Study Skills
- Academic Writing
- Academic Technology
- Engage: Skills for College and Career
Academic Options:
- Sociology
- Politics
- Economics
- Maths
- Philosophy
- Home Economics
- Education,
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics),
- Nursing
The academic options provide students with introductory university courses as a prelude to continuing their studies to a higher level.
Assessment
The criteria for successful completion of the Access Course involve satisfactory attendance and performance in all elements of the programme, which include written / oral assignments and essays. Students’ academic progress is measured through a process of continuous assessment - written and oral - as well as end of term examinations.
Award
Participants who successfully complete the Access Course will receive a Diploma in Foundation Studies from NUI Galway, and will be eligible to apply for direct entry (via the CAO) to full-time University degree courses* in NUI Galway and St. Angela's College Sligo.
Costs
Course costs for those selected are borne by the University, contingent upon funding.
How do I apply?
Plese click on the following links to apply before the closing date of Friday 19th June 2020 @ 5pm
School Leaver Application (for applicants who have completed their Leaving Cert prior to 2020 or hold a QQI level 5 or 6 qualification or equivalent.
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