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Access Service

Who is eligible? | Access

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The DCU Access Service supports students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds from the time they apply, right through to their graduation. 

Our aim is to increase the number of students from under-represented groups in DCU, ensuring that our student body reflects the diversity of Irish society.

Our team of Access Officers support students before they apply to DCU right through to their graduation, including:

  • Students applying through the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and the Access DCU Entry Route (ADER) schemes.
  • Students applying through the Further Education route, i.e. QQI Level 5 
  • Students over the age of 23 applying through the Mature route