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About Access

Information on the DCU Access Service

Background

DCU has always aimed to ensure equal access to third level education for all.

In 1989 DCU implemented a local initiative aimed at addressing the low numbers of students entering third-level education from one of its closest neighbourhoods in North Dublin – Ballymun.

Through successful partnerships with several key community groups, the Ballymun Initiative for Third-Level Education (BITE) was established. In 1990, six students entered DCU through BITE. The initiative, the first of it's kind in Ireland, has since evolved significantly and now operates under national scheme HEAR 

Today, over 1,200 HEAR Scholars, representing every county in Ireland, are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at DCU.

If you have any queries, please contact us at access@dcu.ie.