Why do so few students from Northern Ireland attend college in the South?
A-level conversion rates, the career guidance culture and cost of living are among reasons why just 1% of CAO applicants are from the North
A-level conversion rates, the career guidance culture and cost of living are among reasons why just 1% of CAO applicants are from the North
No matter what option he eventually chooses, he has until the end of sixth year to make his choices
The rules of the CAO are explicit: applicants can move up, not down, their course preference list
Getting ready to go to college can be daunting as well as as exciting – but there are well-developed supports in place
There are lots of options available, but there is a financial cost to repeating or starting a new degree course
You still have time to revisit your CAO courses in case you need to make changes before the July 1st deadline.
It is likely to be some time before we see a second veterinary faculty on the island of Ireland
Almost 7,000 students did not progress to the second year of their course in 2021/2022
Students and graduates should develop skills outside of their college degree as well
Course choice depends on your individual preferences, career goals and the requirements of your chosen field
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
There are a lot of factors to take into account before college, with some being less obvious than others
Five people speak about the courses they took after school and the careers they led to
Employers place value on skills such as adaptability, flexibility and dependability
Students planning to apply through the CAO will need to register now but have until July 1st to make a final decision on their course choice
Timeline for this year’s college application process
How I got here: Clodagh Dunne started Criminology with Psychology at UCD in September
How I got here: Olga Keenan on signing up for UCD’s Access course and entering veterinary medicine
Studying abroad is growing in popularity due to a combination of factors such as accommodation costs and lower entry requirements
Seven students from a wide range of courses share their experiences and advice
Consider these questions to help you determine your career path and how to get there
Profile: Áine FitzGerald currently works as a pharmacist in Boots, Maynooth
Government admissions schemes aim to promote equity of access to higher education in Ireland
What can the students embarking on the start of third-level education today expect when they graduate
Profile: Sarah Brazil currently works at Presentation Primary School in Terenure, Dublin
Transition from school to third level can be a challenge. This is what you have to think about
As the world of work changes, how can students anticipate where job opportunities will be when they graduate?
Profile: Cormac Murray is working as an architect at O’Mahony Pike Architects and is a part-time lecturer at TU Dublin
Attitudes to education have changed in recent years with the understanding that one size does not fit all
Hear and Dare access schemes offer eligible applicants the possibility of lower points requirements
Applicants to any NUI constituent colleges should check out the matriculation requirements
Minister for Climate Action spoke of forestry as a solution to climate emergency
10 tell-tale signs the State exams are looming all too soon in my house
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices