How to apply for a Full-Time Undergraduate Degree

If you wish to apply for a full-time BA (Hons) Degree and you are under the age of 23 (on January 1^st of the year of entry) you need to apply via the CAO website

Leaving Certificate Applicants

For applicants who have completed the Leaving Certificate, the selection is made on the basis of total points awarded in the student’s top six subjects, in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate. The results of two sittings of the Leaving Certificate may be combined for the purposes of meeting the programme requirements for minimum entry.  The individual course descriptions contain information on the minimum CAO points applicable to each course.  The closing date for CAO applications for EU citizens is February 1^st, while late applications will be accepted until May 1^st.  Subsequent to that, applicants may complete a ‘Change of Mind’ Form which will be accepted up until July 1^st

QQI FET / FETAC Requirements

Applicants, who have completed a Level 5 or 6 QQI Award, may apply through the CAO or here. The following minimum entry requirements apply for such applications:

• For entry to an Honours Degree programme (Level 8), the applicant must hold a QQI Level 5 Certificate with a distinction grade in at least three modules.
• For entry to an Ordinary Degree programme (Level 7), the applicant must hold a QQI Level 5 award

(Please note: a full award normally contains eight modules, and the award may be accumulated over more than one academic year)

Mature Applicants

Applicants over the age of 23 who wish to apply to the first year of any of the QQI validated full-time undergraduate programmes must apply directly to the college here.

How to apply for an Undergraduate Degree Programme (Part-Time)

For Level 7 or 8 Applications, please click here to Apply Now or to download the appropriate application form

All applicants who wish to apply to any of the QQI-validated part-time undergraduate programme, irrespective of age, must apply directly to the college. Applicants are required to meet the minimum entry requirements as indicated on the course information page.

Completed application forms together with relevant supporting documentation (if necessary) should be sent directly to the Admissions Office, ICHAS, Walton House, Lonsdale Road, Castletroy, Limerick.

How to apply  for a Masters Programme (Full-Time or Part-Time)

For Level 9 MA Applications, please click here to Apply Now or to download the appropriate application form

ICHAS welcomes all applications for its suite of graduate programmes through the direct entry system.  In addition to meeting the minimum entry requirements, all applicants for graduate programmes must submit an official copy of third level qualifications previously obtained.

How to apply  for a QQI or Institute of Open Learning Programme

For QQI and Institute of Open Learning programmes, please click here to Apply Now or to download the appropriate application form

All applicants who wish to apply for any QQI accredited or Life Long Learning programme should apply directly to the college.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum entry requirements as indicated in the course information.  Completed application forms together with relevant supporting documentation (if necessary) should be sent directly to the Admissions Office, ICHAS, Walton House, Londsdale Road, Castletroy, Limerick.

Transfer Applications

ICHAS welcomes applications from students who hold qualifications from other accredited higher education institutions.  Such students may be eligible to join second year or third year of the QQI Ordinary and Honours degree programmes.  Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the exact nature, duration and level of previous studies.  Such applicants are required to submit a photocopy of existing subject results and a full course syllabus (usually available from the awarding institution), together with the application form.

Recognition of Prior Experiential or Accredited Learning

ICHAS has a policy in place for recognising prior experiential learning and welcomes applications from those with experiential learning experience relevant to their programme of interest.   It may be possible to gain access to a programme or indeed qualify for exemptions from part of a programme based on this prior learning.  All such applications are handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with this policy and applicants are asked to contact the Registrars Office for more information.

Access for Students with Disabilities

ICHAS makes every effort to accommodate learners with disabilities who wish to pursue a programme of study at the College.  Such applicants are invited to contact the Admissions Office in writing with details of the nature and extent of their disability.  The application will be handled in line with ICHAS’ Equality Policy and any disclosure will not adversely affect the application and will allow ICHAS to establish the accommodation that would be required and to provide the best advice and guidance possible in advance of programme entry.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Admissions Office
ICHAS (Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences)
Walton House,
Lonsdale Road,
Castletroy,
Limerick

Tel: +353 61 216 288
Email: info@ichas.ie