Access to University Course AUC

You can progress onto any undergraduate course once you satisfy the minimum and specific entry requirements outlined on the UL admissions website. However, you do not need to meet the Leaving Certificate points to be considered for this course. Successful completion of the Access to University Course will guarantee entry to a full-time undergraduate degree programme in UL the following September.

Each application is considered on an individual basis.

To be successful on your chosen programme of study, previous educational attainment , work/life experience, motivation and overall suitability are considered and evaluated as part of the selection process. 

Depending on the number of applications received for a particular dergree programme, applicants may be called for interview and short-listed.

Please bear in mind when applying that some degree programmes in UL may require specific academic requirements in order to gain entry e.g. some Engineering programmes will usually require applicants to have higher level Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

In this programme you will study the following modules:

• AS2312    Informatics
• AS2342    Transition to University 
• AS2352    Personal Development
• AS2332    Study Skills 
• AS2322    Logical Problem Solving 
• AS2332    Life Skills

These modules are subject to change. 

Students will also study a module from their chosen degree you intend to start in the Autumn. 

An exemption in this module may be granted to towards your degree.

• Students under the ages of 23 years by 1st January in the calendar year of proposed entry.
• Students who are not currently studying at a university or IT. 
• Applicants using their Leaving Certificate results must meet the University minimum subject requirements (2 H5 & 4O6/ H7) and undergraduate subject specific requirements to be considered. Please check here for these requirements before you apply.
• Applicants using their QQI results must meet the university minimum requirements as outlined here.
• Eligibility is based on the indicators set out in the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR). 
• You can find more information on HEAR by following this link: http://accesscollege.ie/hear/making-an-application/eligibility-indicators/ 
• If you do not already have HEAR eligibility, you may submit documentation as part of your application (details of the required documentation on the Application Form).

Applications must be fully completed with all the required documents attached. Your application will only be assessed after you have fully completed the application, uploaded your documents and click submit. 

Before completing this application form you might want to discuss the below points with your Parent / Guardian / Individual who contributes to your household income. Depending on your circumstances, in order to fully complete this application you may require:

• PPS Number and dates of birth for your Parents/Guardians and any dependents
• Copy of your passport/Birth certificate
• You may need to outline your household income
• You may need to provide your/ Parent/Guardians medical card/G.P card Number.
• If in the care of the state/Tusla you will require a letter confirming the date you went into care
• Official Educational documents e.g. Leaving Certificate\Further Education Certificate 
• Make sure you meet the minimum entry requirements, subject specific requirements and additional considerations for your course. 
• You will also be asked to submit a personal statement, so please take some time to put this together before you start the application

Eligibility for this course is based on the indicators set out in the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) https://accesscollege.ie/hear/.

Queries can be made by emailing access@ul.ie

Educational Documentation:

You must include all relevant Educational documentation as part of your application. You must also ensure that you meet any additional considerations for your chosen course available here.

If you were HEAR eligible in 2021 you must contact the CAO to request a letter confirming the HEAR indicators you met as proof of your eligibility. http://www.cao.ie/index_ae.php?page=contact&altmenu=aentry, You must submit this letter as part of your application and you do not need to submit any other Financial Documentation. 

Financial Documentation:

Limerick Regeneration Scheme:

If the applicant or their parents/Guardians were rehoused as part of the Limerick regeneration housing scheme please click on this link to download the Limerick Regeneration Housing form and  email the completed form to access@ul.ie