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Trinity College Dublin.
I'm going to apply to TCD (not this year) in addition to my 5 UCAS choices. I have researched it, but some of it's not too clear so I'm just double checking.
What's the difference between level 6, 7 and 8 courses? (You can choose 10 of each right?)
Since I'm not planning on applying to anywhere else in Ireland and there's no personal statement involved, can I apply to 30 different courses all at TCD in order of preference? Can I leave some of it blank?
As an EU student am I exempt from tuition fees? (If not, what are they, the website won't let me download them).
On the application form: aside from my personal details, I have to put down my subjects and grades and the number of points they add up to? Nothing else?
Are the Irish points the same as UCAS points? And if my UCAS points exceed 600, then do I have to limit the no. of subjects that I write on my form so that they add up to 600?
Is there anything else involved in the application process; anything resembling a P.S, a reference, an interview, an entrance exam? If not, how do they differentiate between all the candidates with the same grades?
And finally what is TCD like? Anything about it, I'd love to know.
Thanks
What's the difference between level 6, 7 and 8 courses? (You can choose 10 of each right?)
Since I'm not planning on applying to anywhere else in Ireland and there's no personal statement involved, can I apply to 30 different courses all at TCD in order of preference? Can I leave some of it blank?
As an EU student am I exempt from tuition fees? (If not, what are they, the website won't let me download them).
On the application form: aside from my personal details, I have to put down my subjects and grades and the number of points they add up to? Nothing else?
Are the Irish points the same as UCAS points? And if my UCAS points exceed 600, then do I have to limit the no. of subjects that I write on my form so that they add up to 600?
Is there anything else involved in the application process; anything resembling a P.S, a reference, an interview, an entrance exam? If not, how do they differentiate between all the candidates with the same grades?
And finally what is TCD like? Anything about it, I'd love to know.
Thanks
What course are you applying for? Some require 4 A2s and a pass at a foreign language at GCSE.
What's the difference between level 6, 7 and 8 courses? (You can choose 10 of each right?)
Level 6 and 7 are vocational/ certificate course, you will not get a BSc or BA at the end of the course. And these courses are usually 1-2 years in duration.
Since I'm not planning on applying to anywhere else in Ireland and there's no personal statement involved, can I apply to 30 different courses all at TCD in order of preference? Can I leave some of it blank?
I am not entirely sure TCD does courses below level 8, so i think maximum is that u may apply to 10 level 8 courses in TCD; but yes it is possible.
But if u are capable of reaching 600 points why on earth would you want to apply for something below level 8?
As an EU student am I exempt from tuition fees? (If not, what are they, the website won't let me download them).
What do you mean by EU student? I hold a british passport, and have property in the UK, and i am exempt from tution fees; i am not entirely sure for other countries though.
On the application form: aside from my personal details, I have to put down my subjects and grades and the number of points they add up to? Nothing else?
Yes. And you need to send in your qualifications to CAO asap.
Are the Irish points the same as UCAS points? And if my UCAS points exceed 600, then do I have to limit the no. of subjects that I write on my form so that they add up to 600?
No. The Cao points are different. I know that an A at GCE A level is equivalent to 150 CAO points. The rest you'll have to check through the CAO website yourself.
Also you can fill in all your subjects, you don't have to limit it to 600 points; but even if u did get over 600 points they'll still consider you having only achieved 600 points)
Is there anything else involved in the application process; anything resembling a P.S, a reference, an interview, an entrance exam? If not, how do they differentiate between all the candidates with the same grades?
Nope, nothing. Medicine requires an additional entrance exam, but for your course no, nothing else is required. You just have to fill in the CAO form, then sit and wait.
And finally what is TCD like? Anything about it, I'd love to know.
Its fantastic =) It was an insurance for me when i applied (which turned out to be the only offer i got); and i am really glad i got into trinity, and wouldn't change anything. (Well maybe i would have applied and tried for places like oxbridge and imperial at the start of my UCAS application, but i didn't think i would have the grades for them)
I was a little confused when i applied at the start and didn't really get any help, so if you are unsure about anything then just gimme a shout!
Level 6 and 7 are vocational/ certificate course, you will not get a BSc or BA at the end of the course. And these courses are usually 1-2 years in duration.
Since I'm not planning on applying to anywhere else in Ireland and there's no personal statement involved, can I apply to 30 different courses all at TCD in order of preference? Can I leave some of it blank?
I am not entirely sure TCD does courses below level 8, so i think maximum is that u may apply to 10 level 8 courses in TCD; but yes it is possible.
But if u are capable of reaching 600 points why on earth would you want to apply for something below level 8?
As an EU student am I exempt from tuition fees? (If not, what are they, the website won't let me download them).
What do you mean by EU student? I hold a british passport, and have property in the UK, and i am exempt from tution fees; i am not entirely sure for other countries though.
On the application form: aside from my personal details, I have to put down my subjects and grades and the number of points they add up to? Nothing else?
Yes. And you need to send in your qualifications to CAO asap.
Are the Irish points the same as UCAS points? And if my UCAS points exceed 600, then do I have to limit the no. of subjects that I write on my form so that they add up to 600?
No. The Cao points are different. I know that an A at GCE A level is equivalent to 150 CAO points. The rest you'll have to check through the CAO website yourself.
Also you can fill in all your subjects, you don't have to limit it to 600 points; but even if u did get over 600 points they'll still consider you having only achieved 600 points)
Is there anything else involved in the application process; anything resembling a P.S, a reference, an interview, an entrance exam? If not, how do they differentiate between all the candidates with the same grades?
Nope, nothing. Medicine requires an additional entrance exam, but for your course no, nothing else is required. You just have to fill in the CAO form, then sit and wait.
And finally what is TCD like? Anything about it, I'd love to know.
Its fantastic =) It was an insurance for me when i applied (which turned out to be the only offer i got); and i am really glad i got into trinity, and wouldn't change anything. (Well maybe i would have applied and tried for places like oxbridge and imperial at the start of my UCAS application, but i didn't think i would have the grades for them)
I was a little confused when i applied at the start and didn't really get any help, so if you are unsure about anything then just gimme a shout!
Thanks so much for the info! It is a bit confusing, especially when the website is taking ages to load!
It sounds like much less stress than the American and UCAS process anyway. I didn't realise that level 6 and 7 were vocational, I'll leave them blank.
So how do they choose between candidates who all have the same grades then?
It sounds like much less stress than the American and UCAS process anyway. I didn't realise that level 6 and 7 were vocational, I'll leave them blank.
So how do they choose between candidates who all have the same grades then?
Level 6 is I believe a higher certificate. Level 7 is an ordinary degree, and Level 8 is the standard BA- higher degree. All Trinity courses are 4 years plus- except for the few level 7's it offers- deaf studies I think.
When the last place is being fought for by people on the same points score- random selection by CAO computer is used. It doesn't happen as often as you might think because our grades system is a lot more specialised- ie, no A's and B's- it's all A1, A2, B1, B2, B3. Therefore you don't have a bunch of people with AAAA, but loads of people with 585, 570, 565 etc- it's much rarer to have 'top score' of 600.
You need nothing except your grades and qualifications. Except for medicine, which is different these days. You qualify for free tuition fees (these are the 10k plus fees paid by international students) but be warned you must pay at least €1500 in registration fees (this is rumoured to go up next year).
Trinity is BEAUTIFUL. The front part of the campus is almost entirely old buildings set around squares- there should be fairly good photos on google images. The front part is entirely arts, business, psychology and law- the back part is the glossy new buildings bit that's a bit more cramped and houses everything medical and sciencey. It's quite a small campus- the arts block and arts libraries in particular have so many floors- the campus caters for 16,000 students and is quite quaint and squashed, there's no room to expand because it's hemmed in by the city centre.
When the last place is being fought for by people on the same points score- random selection by CAO computer is used. It doesn't happen as often as you might think because our grades system is a lot more specialised- ie, no A's and B's- it's all A1, A2, B1, B2, B3. Therefore you don't have a bunch of people with AAAA, but loads of people with 585, 570, 565 etc- it's much rarer to have 'top score' of 600.
You need nothing except your grades and qualifications. Except for medicine, which is different these days. You qualify for free tuition fees (these are the 10k plus fees paid by international students) but be warned you must pay at least €1500 in registration fees (this is rumoured to go up next year).
Trinity is BEAUTIFUL. The front part of the campus is almost entirely old buildings set around squares- there should be fairly good photos on google images. The front part is entirely arts, business, psychology and law- the back part is the glossy new buildings bit that's a bit more cramped and houses everything medical and sciencey. It's quite a small campus- the arts block and arts libraries in particular have so many floors- the campus caters for 16,000 students and is quite quaint and squashed, there's no room to expand because it's hemmed in by the city centre.
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Level 6 is I believe a higher certificate. Level 7 is an ordinary degree, and Level 8 is the standard BA- higher degree. All Trinity courses are 4 years plus- except for the few level 7's it offers- deaf studies I think.
When the last place is being fought for by people on the same points score- random selection by CAO computer is used. It doesn't happen as often as you might think because our grades system is a lot more specialised- ie, no A's and B's- it's all A1, A2, B1, B2, B3. Therefore you don't have a bunch of people with AAAA, but loads of people with 585, 570, 565 etc- it's much rarer to have 'top score' of 600.
You need nothing except your grades and qualifications. Except for medicine, which is different these days. You qualify for free tuition fees (these are the 10k plus fees paid by international students) but be warned you must pay at least €1500 in registration fees (this is rumoured to go up next year).
Trinity is BEAUTIFUL. The front part of the campus is almost entirely old buildings set around squares- there should be fairly good photos on google images. The front part is entirely arts, business, psychology and law- the back part is the glossy new buildings bit that's a bit more cramped and houses everything medical and sciencey. It's quite a small campus- the arts block and arts libraries in particular have so many floors- the campus caters for 16,000 students and is quite quaint and squashed, there's no room to expand because it's hemmed in by the city centre.
When the last place is being fought for by people on the same points score- random selection by CAO computer is used. It doesn't happen as often as you might think because our grades system is a lot more specialised- ie, no A's and B's- it's all A1, A2, B1, B2, B3. Therefore you don't have a bunch of people with AAAA, but loads of people with 585, 570, 565 etc- it's much rarer to have 'top score' of 600.
You need nothing except your grades and qualifications. Except for medicine, which is different these days. You qualify for free tuition fees (these are the 10k plus fees paid by international students) but be warned you must pay at least €1500 in registration fees (this is rumoured to go up next year).
Trinity is BEAUTIFUL. The front part of the campus is almost entirely old buildings set around squares- there should be fairly good photos on google images. The front part is entirely arts, business, psychology and law- the back part is the glossy new buildings bit that's a bit more cramped and houses everything medical and sciencey. It's quite a small campus- the arts block and arts libraries in particular have so many floors- the campus caters for 16,000 students and is quite quaint and squashed, there's no room to expand because it's hemmed in by the city centre.
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well, isn't there this ... 'free fees program' which covers even these 1500?
second question: when would they want to see the language certificates (if required)? right when applying online or just when the offers are made (~march, right?)?
Offers are made in August when our Leaving Certificate results are released (the entry points level is unknown until this moment).
To get the 1500 you'd need to be in reciept of a grant from your local authority - I studied at trinity, and I knew relatively few people in reciept of this - its means tested and as a foreign applicant you wouldn't be entitled to it anyway.
You would have to supply your language cert with all your other results and qualifications.
I studied Political Science through BESS at Trinity - its a nice college, good location, great library - can't go wrong really!!!
To get the 1500 you'd need to be in reciept of a grant from your local authority - I studied at trinity, and I knew relatively few people in reciept of this - its means tested and as a foreign applicant you wouldn't be entitled to it anyway.
You would have to supply your language cert with all your other results and qualifications.
I studied Political Science through BESS at Trinity - its a nice college, good location, great library - can't go wrong really!!!
mickeyfit
Offers are made in August when our Leaving Certificate results are released (the entry points level is unknown until this moment).
To get the 1500 you'd need to be in reciept of a grant from your local authority - I studied at trinity, and I knew relatively few people in reciept of this - its means tested and as a foreign applicant you wouldn't be entitled to it anyway.
You would have to supply your language cert with all your other results and qualifications.
I studied Political Science through BESS at Trinity - its a nice college, good location, great library - can't go wrong really!!!
To get the 1500 you'd need to be in reciept of a grant from your local authority - I studied at trinity, and I knew relatively few people in reciept of this - its means tested and as a foreign applicant you wouldn't be entitled to it anyway.
You would have to supply your language cert with all your other results and qualifications.
I studied Political Science through BESS at Trinity - its a nice college, good location, great library - can't go wrong really!!!
I'll apply, of course
about the fees (@tcd.ie)
If a student is awarded a Local Authority grant the Student Services Fee (€1500) will be paid by Local Authority. The Sports Centre and USI Levy must be paid by ALL students.
In order to qualify you must
be an EU national1
or
have official refugee status2
AND
be ordinarily resident in the EU (this includes the recent accession states) for at least three of the five year preceding admission3
be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 years duration
be a first time undergraduate4
In order to qualify you must
be an EU national1
or
have official refugee status2
AND
be ordinarily resident in the EU (this includes the recent accession states) for at least three of the five year preceding admission3
be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 years duration
be a first time undergraduate4
Doesn't that mean that, if you're from the eu, they'll pay?
Well you need to qualify for the grant first, it isn't that common. I think the threshold for the reg fee grant is about €39k- per household. The full grant is something like €6k, your family would nearly need to be homeless before you'd qualify for that one. I'm not sure how they'd equate it with sterling anyway- higher salaries and cost of living here- and sterling hasn't always been nearly at parity with the euro, hmm.
I remember getting posted stuff about what the various thresholds are- tcd should have a link or info somewhere.
Edit- I'm pretty sure you need to be actually living here before they'll refund you the money under the terms of the grant. Make sure you DEFINITELY can avail of it.
I remember getting posted stuff about what the various thresholds are- tcd should have a link or info somewhere.
Edit- I'm pretty sure you need to be actually living here before they'll refund you the money under the terms of the grant. Make sure you DEFINITELY can avail of it.
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