Prospective Students
Scholarships
Elite Sport
DCU is one of the leading third level sporting institutions in Ireland and has evolved into a modern hub for sporting excellence with a growing academic portfolio of sports related degree programmes allied to a multi million-euro capital investment programme. Alongside the state of the art sporting facilities and academic programmes, DCU prides itself on its sport development programmes, elite athlete development programmes and Sports Academy.
The act of balancing academic achievement, sporting excellence and personal development remains a challenge for talented Irish sports people. Through its high performance structures and initiatives, DCU is committed to enhancing the academic and sporting achievements of young sports men and women in the country, as well as making a positive impact on the future of Irish Sport. DCU’s high performance sport initiatives include:
Access and HEAR
Access Routes to Third Level
Various socio-economic factors are taken into consideration including long-term unemployment, low family income, little or no family tradition of progression to third level education, limited study facilities at home and family stresses - particularly those related to limited finance. Students will normally be available for a Local Authority Grant although this is not the only criterion.
What criteria must applicants to HEAR or Access DCU satisfy to obtain a place?
Achieve the minimum entry requirements of the University and any specific programme requirements
- Meet the socio-economic criteria
- Have a high level of motivation
- Attend an interview/audition if necessary
- Successfully complete the Summer School / Orientation programme
- Complete the application form and provide all necessary documentation
Click here for further info http://www.dcu.ie/students/access/routes.shtml
