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FIRST ARTS KILKENNY CAMPUS (BACHELOR OF ARTS)

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: ARTK
CAO/PAC code: MH901
Points: 000
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 February 2018

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	Since September 2013, First Year Arts students at Kilkenny Campus have enjoyed an interesting and diverse introduction to university life. Students have benefitted greatly from the smaller class sizes, student-focused learning environment, and the vibrant campus community. Choose this option if you are interested in The opportunity to study the first year of your Maynooth University Bachelor of Arts degree in the beautiful and historic city of Kilkenny. In second year you will progress to the main campus in Co. Kildare where you will spend the remaining two years of your degree (on successful completion of your first year examinations - these examinations take place on the Co. Kildare campus); Smaller class sizes, student-focused learning environment, and a vibrant campus community; Choosing from a selection of Arts subjects taken from the full range available on the main campus in Maynooth (as part of MH101); The option of spending your third year studying abroad. In this case your final year (fourth year) is at Maynooth and you are awarded a BA (International).

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Since September 2013, First Year Arts students at Kilkenny Campus have enjoyed an interesting and diverse introduction to university life.

Students have benefitted greatly from the smaller class sizes, student-focused learning environment, and the vibrant campus community.

Choose this option if you are interested in

The opportunity to study the first year of your Maynooth University Bachelor of Arts degree in the beautiful and historic city of Kilkenny. In second year you will progress to the main campus in Co. Kildare where you will spend the remaining two years of your degree (on successful completion of your first year examinations - these examinations take place on the Co. Kildare campus);
Smaller class sizes, student-focused learning environment, and a vibrant campus community;
Choosing from a selection of Arts subjects taken from the full range available on the main campus in Maynooth (as part of MH101);
The option of spending your third year studying abroad. In this case your final year (fourth year) is at Maynooth and you are awarded a BA (International).

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish
English
Language
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application and/or interview.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. AQA in 2016 (All Qualified Applicants were offered a place). New Maynooth Education Click here for details about 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. 1st year Critical Skills courses are not available in our First Arts Kilkenny Campus. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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