Are you over 21 and would like to study for a degree Part time and at Night but don't know where to start? The Department of Adult and Community Education in Maynooth University is holding a CAO Application Workshop for the BA Local Studies/Community Studies (MH803) from 7.00-9.00 pm as part of our CAO Information Evening on Weds. 11 January 2017. Visit https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/cao-information-evening-2017 OR e-mail kay.loughlin@mu.ie to register for this event. For further information about this degree and our other certificate, diploma and CPD courses ring: 708 4587/708 3948 or visit: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education/focus-further-education
Adults returning to education can sometimes be at a loss as to where to begin. The following are some of the questions that people making enquiries about Maynooth University Continuing Education certificate, diploma and degree courses often ask:
•Do I need a leaving Cert.? NO
•Am I too old? NO
•Am I too long out of education? NO
•Are there Exams? NO. Assignments YES but Exams NO.
•Will I get Study Support? Yes.
•How old do I have to be to take part in one of your Part-Time courses as a mature student? For PART-TIME courses only you must be 21 years of age or older on 1 January 2017.
•Do I have to Fill out the CAO? Only for the BA in Local Studies/Community Studies (MH803) but you don't need to worry about points or exams, you just need to fill out the short personal statement and that's all.
•What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? RPL is a process whereby learning that people have acquired over their lifetime can be taken into consideration for the award of the BA Local Studies/Community Studies. This can be from previous courses from FETAC Level 6 upwards or from life experience. Best thing to do is ring Kay Loughlin on 01 708 4587 or Derek Barter on 01 708 3948 and we will help you.