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University of Limerick Mature Student Office MSO
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University of Limerick Mature Student Office
MSO
UL Mature Student Office
Rhona McCormack Mature & Adult Learner Co-ordinator [email protected] 061-213481
Lucy McGrath Administrator [email protected] / [email protected] 061-202735
Mature Student Office EM-023a, Main Building, University of Limerick
Website: www.ul.ie/mso
What is it we do ? Support mature students on full-time undergraduate programmes
Pre-entry (Prospective students) Post-entry (Registered students)
Work with faculties, admissions to ensure appropriate recruitment, selection & admissions policies for mature students, to ensure supports are in place for mature students Track progression and performance of mature students
Mature Students in UL A Mature Student is someone who is 23+ years on 1st January in the calendar year of proposed entry to a
full-time undergraduate programme.
• Currently there are 562 mature students registered on full-time undergraduate degree programmes
• Number of mature students taken into each degree programme can vary year to year.
19%
18%
1%
22% 10%
30%
Proportion of mature students by faculty
Interdisciplinary
Arts
Irish World Academy
Education & HealthSciences
Kemmy BusinessSchool
Science & Engineering
Pre-entry Supports Information &
advice to prospective mature
students
Pre-entry educational
guidance service
Information evenings on
applying to UL
Mature Student Handbook
Outreach talks & campus tours
Mature Student Access Certificate
‘Welcome Programme’ for incoming mature students in August
every year
Mature Student Access Certificate (MSAC)
One year full-time pre-degree programme
Applicants must be at least 22 years of age by 1st January 2016
Applications are available from the Mature Student Office.
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2016
Course fee: €500 or €100 for Social Welfare recipients or low
income. Can qualify for second-level Back to Education
Allowance (BTEA)
Offers guaranteed direct progression to a range of
undergraduate degree programmes in UL
MSAC – What do I study? A. Core Modules
To be completed by all participants
Foundation Maths / Engineering Maths
Computer Skills
Study Skills
Educational & Career Guidance
MSAC – What do I study? B. Elective Streams
Choose one of the streams below
1. Humanities
Semester 1: Humanities Foundation 1 Politics & Sociology
Semester 2: Humanities Foundation 2 History & English
2. Science
Semester 1: Science Foundation 1 Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Semester 2: Science Foundation 2 Biology, Chemistry & Physics
3. Engineering
Semester 1:Manufacturing Technology & CAD
Semester 2: Introduction to Engineering
4. Business
Semester 1: Introduction to Economics
Semester 2: Introduction to Accounting & Finance
MSAC Direct Progression
• Pharmaceutical & Industrial chemistry • Industrial Biochemistry • Environmental Science • Food Science & Health • Equine Science • Digital Media Design • Mobile Communications & Security • Electronics • Computer systems
• Technology Management • Business Studies
Science
Business
MSAC Direct Progression
• Politics & International Relations • Joint Honours • New Media & English • English & History • Journalism & New Media • Economics & Sociology • Politics & Public Administration • History, Politics, Sociology & Social Studies
Humanities
• Construction Management & Engineering • Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Electronic & Computer Engineering • Engineering Choice • Aeronautical Engineering • Design & Manufacturing
Engineering
Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students
Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students
Let the students tell you themselves…
Hear more from other mature students…
Central point of contact for
mature students – drop in service
Information & advice on all aspects
of being a UL student
Peer Mentoring Programme
Mature Student Society (Students
Union)
Mature Student Scholarship
Regular “e-shots” & Coffee mornings
Dedicated careers advisor (Careers
Office) for mature students
Post-entry supports to UL mature students
Learning Supports in UL
Other supports & services Health Centre Counselling Service Disability Support Service Chaplaincy Careers Service Sports facilities Clubs & Societies Students’ Union Campus Accommodation Crèche
To explore UL further see: http://www3.ul.ie/experience/campus.html
For further information contact: Mature Student Office
061-202735 / 061-213481
Email: [email protected] Website: www.ul.ie/mso
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