Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Sociology in Ireland

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Sociology

•  Carlow College, St. Patrick's, Carlow  
  Course entry requirements
  (i) Leaving Certificate Applicants:
  Leaving Certificate applicants must have H5 or above in two higher level subjects plus a minimum of four O6s.
  
  Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P. Link Modules): Carlow College awards points for results in Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules in place of a Leaving Certificate subject as follows: LCVP Grade Points – Distinction 66, Merit 46, Pass 28.
  
  (ii) QQI-FET Applicants:
  The minimum entry requirements for Further Education Applicants are a full QQI/FE Award at Level 5 or 6 in a ‘linked’ programme with a minimum FE grade equivalent of 243 CAO points. Places are limited and will be allocated based on the applicant’s score only. The best eight modules in a single award will be used for the calculation of points. A full Award may be accumulated over more than one academic year.
  
  (iii) Language Proficiency Requirements
  Minimum language proficiency requirements Applicants whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of English is adequate for successful participation in the programme. The relevant certified documentation to support this shall be provided as part of the application process. In all cases the English language certification must have been obtained within two years prior to the application to Carlow College. For proficiency certification recognised by the College see the English Language Requirements for Admission to Carlow College, St. Patrick’s.
  
  (iv) Mathematical Proficiency Requirements
  Mathematics is not a requirement for entry onto this programme.
  
  Minimum criteria for passing the access interview (if applicable) Mature Learner Applications:
  Mature learner applicants are assessed on the basis of a completed application form, written assessment and interview. This process has regard to 56 the applicant’s previous education, work and life experience and demonstration of their ability and competence to undertake the course. Positive ratings will only be given to applicants who achieve at least the minimum programme threshold requirement on the combined application process and demonstrate that he/she has a reasonable chance of completing a programme of study. At present Carlow College does not apply a quota to the numbers of mature applicant places available on its programmes (see the Admission Guidelines and Procedures for Mature Learner Applicants).
  
  Course duration: 4 years

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