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Certificate in Access for Higher Education

APPLY NOW The Certificate in Access for Higher Education serves as a preparatory pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue third-level programmes from Level 7 and beyond. Tailored to offer an …

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The Certificate in Access for Higher Education serves as a preparatory pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue third-level programmes from Level 7 and beyond. Tailored to offer an alternative avenue for entering higher education, this programme is both enriching and engaging, built upon the principles of adult education.

Completing this certificate in higher education also opens doors to multiple undergraduate programmes available at IBAT College and ATU.

Key Facts

Intakes: Feb / April  / June 
Duration: 1 Academic Year
Timetable: 3 Days per week
Accreditation: ATU
Tuition €6,500+ 3.5% PEL (€228) =€6,728  Including Medical Insurance (€130) = €6,858 total

Degree Overview 

Through our strategic partnership with Atlantic Technological University, one of Ireland’s top universities, we’re excited to offer you an opportunity to enhance your educational journey.

Discover the Certificate for Access in Higher Education provides an alternative gateway to higher studies. Completing this programme not only makes you eligible for an undergraduate course but also sets the stage for pursuing a postgraduate degree.

Why Choose the Certificate in Access for Higher Education?

  • Your Pathway to Higher Education
  • Accessible Learning for Everyone
  • Expert Educators and Dedicated Support
  • Further your studies at our Temple Bar Campus
  • Seamless Progression onto Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

Admissions Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Grade O3 in subjects to include Mathematics and a language other than English in the
Leaving Certificate /FETAC Level 5 / Equivalent International Exam.

Access Programme – English Language Requirements:
IELTS 5.0, no component less than 4.5
Duolingo Min score: 80 no component less than 75
PTE over 51+

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Course Features

  • Duration 1 Year
  • Activities IBAT College Dublin
  • Time Feb | April | June

Features

  • Visa Information and Medical Insurance Depending on your nationality you may be required to apply for a visa to study in Ireland. For full and complete information on visa requirements please follow this link: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Irish%20Visa%20Information It is the enrolling students responsibility to inform us when they have submitted their visa application. A visa reference number and date of submission of visa application is required. A full list of the required documents for visa application can be seen www.inis.gov.ie. Should your visa application be refused a refund (Less a €300 administration fee) will be returned to you. Please note that we reserve the right not to refund fees where false, fraudulent or fake documents have been submitted as part of a visa application. Should your visa application be successful you are required to send confirmation to us directly with a copy of the stamp on your passport. Please allow sufficient time to process the visa application as this can take anything from 4-16 weeks to process. You will also need to advise us when you hope to travel before the start of the course so that we can provide additional details to you such as; accommodation, timetables, registration and induction schedule and possible part-time job opportunities available (if required).
  • Proof of Finance Requirement: International Students that require a student visa to study in Ireland must provide evidence to the Irish Visa Issuing Authority that they or their sponsor have sufficient funds (€10,000 per year) to cover their costs of living in Ireland whilst studying. This is in addition to course fees. There are 2 ways to do this: Bank Statements - detailed statement of your and/or your sponsors' bank account(s) covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application. Evidence of savings or deposits held by you or your sponsor for a six-month period can also be submitted as evidence of finances. If sponsored, additional documentation is required. Visit https://www.dfa.ie/ for additional visa information. OR Education Bond – alternative to providing bank statements and additional documentation is to make a bond payment of €10,000, showing you have sufficient money to fund your stay during your studies. EducationBondIreland is an approved student fees payments service provider of the Department of Justice and Equality. For further information: https://educationbondireland.com/en/edu-faq.aspx
  • Medical Insurance Requirement: All Visa requiring international students are required to have private medical insurance, either personally or through a group scheme at time of registration. To support you meeting this requirement IBAT College’s can provide an approved insurance policy, which the College purchases for you upon receipt of full payment.
  • Learner Protection Policy (English Language programmes) IBAT College Dublin is a member of Marketing English in lreland (MEl), www.mei.ie. Marketing English in lreland (MEl) member schools espouse Learner Protection, thereby being able to guarantee to students that they will be able to complete all language courses for which they are enrolled. This policy is set out as a condition of membership within the MEI Bye-Laws Section 2.3 (E) "ln the interests of Learner Protection MEI members must agree that, in the event of an MEI school going unexpectedly out of business, they will accept students whose course of tuition in the closed school has not yet expired. The allocation of such students to member schools will be managed by the MEI office."
  • Protection for Enrolled Learners Learner Protection is provided by Arachas Learner Protection Programme and underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ltd. The current fee is 3.5% of the tuition fee. Protection of Enrolled Learners in accordance with section 65(4)(b) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 (hereafter the 2012 Act), are covered under this agreement for the duration of the agreement.
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