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Courses
| REQUIRED SUBJECTS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAO Code |
Course Name |
Points 2012 |
Irish |
English |
Maths |
3rd
Language |
Science
Sub |
Other Subs |
| MH001 | Education | 465* | HC3 | OD3/HD3 | Yes | No | No | 3 |
| MH002 | Education (Gaeltacht) | 425 | HC3 | OD3/HD3 | Yes | No | No | 3 |
| MH003 | Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning | 360 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 4 |
| MH101 | Arts | 370 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| - Accounting, Finance & Economics | OC3/HD3 | |||||||
| - Computer Science | OB3/HD3 | |||||||
| - French | HC3 French | |||||||
| - Mathematical Studies | OB3/HD3 | |||||||
| - Music | HC3 Music |
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| - Statistics | OB3/HD3 | |||||||
| MH102 | Music Technology | 405 |
Yes | Yes | OB3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH103 | Music | Interview | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH104 | Mathematics | 535 | Yes | Yes | HB1 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH106 | Psychology | 520 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH107 | Social Science | 410 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH108 | European Studies | 395 | Yes | Yes | No | French option HC3 | No | 3 |
| MH109 | 455 | Yes | HC3 | No | Yes | No | 3 | |
| MH110 | Digital Media | 360 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH111 | Anthropology | 375 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH112 | Politics | 350 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH113 | History | 400 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH114 | English | 450 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH115 | Law (BCL) & Arts | 460 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH116 | Interview & Assessment | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 | |
| MH117 | Community & Youth Work (Part Time) | Interview & Assessment |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH119 | Law (LLB) | 475 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH120 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 410 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | 3 |
| MH121 | International Development | New | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 3 |
| MH140 | Computer Science and Software Engineering (Arts) | 380 | Yes | Yes | No | OB3/HD3 | No | 3 |
| MH401 | Finance | 360 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH403 | Accounting & Finance | 395 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH404 | Business & Management | 425 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH405 | Equine Business | 385 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH406 | Business & Law (BBL) | 460 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH407 | Business & Accounting | 395 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH408 | International Finance & Economics | 420 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH410 | Marketing | 400 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH411 | Entrepreneurship | 355 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | Yes | No | 2 |
| MH201 | Science | 415 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH202 | Biotechnology | 415 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH203 | Computer Sci. & Software Eng | 400 | Yes | Yes | OB3/HD3 | No | No | 3 |
| MH204 | Physics with Astrophysics | 440 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH206 | Theoretical Physics & Maths | 505 | Yes | Yes | HB1 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH208 | Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 460 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH209 | Psychology through Science | 465 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH210 | Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Chemistry | 445 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH211 | Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development | 360 | Yes | Yes | OB3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH212 | Science Education | 500 | Yes | Yes | OC3/HD3 | No | Yes | 2 |
| MH213 | Mathematics Education | 495 | Yes | Yes | HC3 | No | No | 3 |
| MH214 | Computational Thinking | 500 | Yes | Yes | HB1 | No | No | 3 |
| MH301 | Electronic Engineering with Computers | 395 | Yes | Yes | HC3# | No | Yes+ | 2 |
| MH302 | Electronic Engineering | 360 | Yes | Yes | HC3# | No | Yes+ | 2 |
| MH303 | Electronic Engineering & Communications | 345 | Yes | Yes | HC3# | No | Yes+ | 2 |
| MH304 | Engineering (Common Entry) | 390 | Yes | Yes | HC3# | No | Yes+ | 2 |
| MH305 | Product Design | 350 | Yes | Yes | OB3/HD3 | No | P^ | 2 |
* The Leaving Certificate subject 'Gaeilge - Bonnleibhéal' (Irish - Foundation Level) will not be acceptable for minimum entry requirements or points purposes
# A special mathematics examination is also available for students who have not attained a HC3 in mathematics
P^ A pass in Engineering, Technology, Construction Studies or Design & Communication Graphics is acceptable instead of a Science subject
+ Technology can be substituted for a Science subject
Foundation Level Mathematics can be used for matriculation but not as a substitute for Mathematics in courses where Mathematics is a requirement
Full course descriptions are available at www.nuim.ie/courses
Overview of Degree Structures:
Faculties of Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy and Social Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants under 23 must meet the matriculation (registration) requirements of the National University of Ireland (NUI) as follows: Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of two recognised subjects at Higher Level Grade C3 and four at Ordinary or Higher Level Grade D3. In addition, the Leaving Certificate subjects required to satisfy Faculty requirements are as shown in the table above.
These subjects may be presented at either Higher or Ordinary Level (additional requirements for individual courses/degrees are provided below).
One Grade E on a Higher Course at Leaving Certificate will be accepted if the candidate has amongst his/her other subjects three Grade C3 awards on Higher Course Papers, or at least one Grade B3 and one Grade C3 on Higher Course Papers at Leaving Certificate.
The subject Mathematics (Leaving Certificate - Foundation Level) will be accepted for matriculation purposes, but not as a substitute for the subject ‘Mathematics’ in faculties or courses for which the subject ‘Mathematics’ is currently an entry requirement. Entry points will not be awarded for this subject.
The Leaving Certificate subject ‘Ghaeilge - Bonnleibhéal’ (Irish - Foundation Level) will not be accepted for matriculation or points purposes.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Link Modules
The University has decided to implement the following arrangements for the purposes of entry to courses for the 2009/2010 academic year:
Grade |
Points |
|---|---|
Distinction |
70 |
Merit |
50 |
Pass |
30 |
- Applicants can use their points allocation for the Link Modules as one of their six subjects for the purposes of calculating points, but the Link Modules do not qualify as a subject for minimum entry requirement purposes..
Additional Requirements for Admission to Subject Courses in First Year
Code
|
Subject/Course
|
Requirement
|
| MH001 | Education | HC3 Irish and OC3/HD3 English |
| MH002 | Education (Gaeltacht) | HC3 Irish and OC3/HD3 English |
MH101
|
Computer Science
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH101
|
French
|
HC3 French
|
MH101
|
Mathematical Studies
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH101
|
Music
|
HC3 Music or equivalent as determined by the Head of Department (e.g. Grade 6 Theory and Practical from RIAM)
|
MH101
|
Physics with Astronomy
|
OD3 Mathematics
|
MH101
|
Statistics
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH102
|
Music Technology
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH103
|
Music
|
Assessment and Interview
|
MH104
|
Mathematics
|
HB1 Mathematics
|
MH108
|
European Studies
|
French option - HC3 French
|
MH109
|
Media Studies
|
HC3 English
|
MH110
|
Digital Media (BA)
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH203
|
Computer Science & Software Engineering
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH206
|
Theoretical Physics & Mathematics
|
HB1 Mathematics
|
MH211
|
Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development (BSc)
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
| MH213 | Mathematics Education | HC3 Mathematics |
| MH214 | Computational Thinking | HB1 Mathematics |
MH301
|
Electronic Engineering with Computers
|
HC3 Mathematics (a special Engineering mathematics exam is also available)
|
MH302
|
Electronic Engineering
|
HC3 Mathematics (a special Engineering mathematics exam is also available)
|
MH303
|
Electronic Engineering with Communications
|
HC3 Mathematics (a special Engineering mathematics exam is also available)
|
MH304
|
Common Entry to Engineering
|
HC3 Mathematics (a special Engineering mathematics exam is also available)
|
MH305
|
Product Design
|
OB3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH401
|
Finance and Economics
|
OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH403
|
Finance & Accounting
|
OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH404
|
Business & Management
|
OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH405
|
Equine Business
|
OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
MH406
|
Business & Law
|
OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
| MH407 | Business & Accounting | OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
| MH408 | International Finance and Economics | OC3/HD3 Mathematics
|
| MH410 | Marketing | OC3/HD3 Mathematics |
| MH411 | Entrepreneurship | OC3/HD3 Mathematics |
For full details of NUl matriculation (registration) requirements including information for Northern Ireland and overseas students and on exemption from Irish, contact:
The National University of Ireland,
49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
Tel: (01) 676 7246/676 3429
Competitive Requirements
Applicants are placed in order of merit based on the following points system and places are allocated according to their highest CAO preference to which their points entitle them.The University distinguishes between applicants on equal points scores by appending to each score a randomly-generated number. The combined score/random number is the final determinant of position in order of merit.
Points System
Leaving Certificate Subjects
| Grade | Higher Level | Ordinary Level |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 100 | 60 |
| A2 | 90 | 50 |
| B1 | 85 | 45 |
| B2 | 80 | 40 |
| B3 | 75 | 35 |
| C1 | 70 | 30 |
| C2 | 65 | 25 |
| C3 | 60 | 20 |
| D1 | 55 | 15 |
| D2 | 50 | 10 |
| D3 | 45 | 5 |
All subjects carry equal points which are awarded for the six best subjects in any one year, in the Leaving Certificate. These do not have to include subjects required for matriculation. Matriculation and course requirements may be satisfied by an accumulation of subjects over more than one year.
Bonus Points
* 25 bonus points will be added to the points score for Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics grade HD3 of higher. This is being implemented for 2012 for a four year pilot period which will then be reviewed.
* The bonus points are included in the overall
points calculation only when Mathematics
is one of the applicant’s best six subjects
following the addition of the bonus.
GCE/GCSE Examinations – Matriculation Requirements
Please visit the How to Apply - A Level section for more information.
Age Requirements
Students must normally have attained the age of seventeen years by 15th January following entry to the University. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter the University, special application must be made to the University’s President.