General
The University welcomes applications from students who seek to transfer onto an undergraduate programme of study at DCU having:

Completed or about to complete a National Certificate / National Diploma programme awarded by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) or an equivalent qualification awarded by a similar body outside of the state; or

Completed or about to complete their first year of studies (including all examinations) on an honours degree programme awarded by a University established under the Universities Act 1997 (including DCU), the Dublin Institute of Technology or any institution whose degree programmes are accredited by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) or an equivalent honours degree programme awarded by a body outside of the state.

Applicants, who are registered at any institution included in the Central Applications Office (CAO) system, and who are dependent on the outcome of their summer examinations to determine their eligibility under the above criteria should also note that that there is an additional "late application date" to the CAO (see www.cao.ie for date). Such applications are assessed SOLELY on the basis of performance in Leaving Certificate (or any equivalent school leaving examination awarded by a body outside of the state).

Further Information
Further details on National Certificate / National Diploma programmes can be obtained from the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) website at http://www.hetac.ie.

Computer Applications
Holders of National Certificates in Computing with Credit or Distinction or National Diplomas in Computing with credit may be admitted into second year. Holders of National Diplomas in Computing with distinction may, in certain circumstances be admitted into the third year. Each such case will be considered on its individual merits.

Applicants with ONE year of studies on an Honours Degree programme or equivalent qualification (as defined above)
It is NOT necessary for the candidate to have studied in a cognate area.
Applicants may be allowed advanced entry depending on the content of the curriculum of their studies to date and the extent of its overlap with the content of the degree programme to which they are applying.

Assessment
Applicants are assessed and ranked based on:

• their performance in their secondary and post-secondary studies
• the detail provided on their CAO application
• performance at interview. (shortlisting applies)

Outcome of an Application
Candidates who apply directly to the University will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing. As such, it is important to ensure that your address for correspondence is accurate and current.