Who qualifies as a Mature Student?
A mature student is someone who is 23 years of age or older by 01 January in the calendar year of proposed entry to an undergraduate course. Detailed information about mature students at the University of Limerick (UL) can be found on the Mature Students Office website.
How to apply as a Mature Student:
- All mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) which opens on 06 Nov 2023 and closes on 01 Feb 2024.
- It is very important that mature applicants refer to the course page links below and under the Entry Requirement Section.
- Supporting documents, including personal statement (if applicable) must be submitted to the CAO by 01 March 2024. See requirement details on the relevant course pages below.
Late Applications for Mature Students
- Some courses may accept late applications, which open on 05 March - 01 May 2024.
- CAO Change of Mind is not available to Mature Applicants as the deadline for mature applications has passed.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be used when assessing mature applicants. In applying for RPL the University will be cognisant of the need to ensure that the integrity of its awards is rigorously guarded and that academic standards are maintained. The learning achieved by the applicant must be equivalent to the learning outcomes or performance criteria already set down for the course of study and must be supported by evidence as required by the University. Awards will not be given more than once for the same learning achievement where this has taken place either within the University of Limerick or where this has take place in other institutions.
The University may determine that the evidence may be provided in a number of ways including:
- participation in exactly the same form of assessment as other students entering or already on the programme of study
- portfolio
- demonstrated skill or competence
- reflective papers or journal articles that relate previous learning to the stated learning outcomes of the programme or module in question
- evidence from the workplace or other setting where the student has applied their learning or competence
- testimonials of learning or competence
Assessment of Recognition of Prior Learning
- The process will be timely, fair and transparent
- The process will be based on evidence provided by the applicant
- The recognition will result in grades being awarded for modules except in the case where exemptions are given
- The process will be equitable, valid and reliable
- The decisions will be accountable and transparent
- The applicant will have the right to appeal
- The evidence and the rationale on which decisions are made will be recorded and retained by the University
Information for applicants and supporting procedures
Applicants will be provided with sufficient information and guidance on the process to assist them in making their application. Information will be provided to applicants about the learning outcomes of the courses of study and modules for which RPL can be used to gain access or exemption.
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Code | Status | Visit the course page to view additional application information |
LM002 | Closed | BA Arts |
LM019 | Closed | BSc Social Sciences |
LM027 | Closed | BA Common & Civil Law |
LM028 | Closed | BA Criminal Justice |
LM029 | Closed | LLB Law Plus |
LM131 | Closed | Bachelor of Arts in Irish Music |
LM132 | Closed | Bachelor of Arts in Irish Dance |
LM133 | Closed | Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance |
LM134 | Closed | Bachelor of Arts in Voice |
LM135 | Closed | Bachelor of Arts in World Music |
LM038 | Closed | BA Psychology & Sociology |
LM039 | Closed | BA Journalism & Digital Communication |
LM040 | Closed | BA European Studies |
LM044 | Closed | BA Applied Languages |
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
Kemmy Business School
Course Code | Status | Visit the course page to view additional application information |
LM020 | Closed | BA Law & Accounting |
LM050 | Closed | Bachelor of Business Studies (including Business with a language) |
LM056 | Closed | BA International Business |
Faculty of Science & Engineering
HOW TO APPLY
Mature Students must apply to the University of Limerick
via the Central Applications Office (CAO)
Contact Academic Registry
Main Building, E0-001
University of Limerick
The information provided here is as a guide only, and may be updated from time to time. You are advised to consult official documentation, including the University of Limerick Academic Regulations, as the authoritative version
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