Dublin City University Early University Entrance Programme
Centre for Talented Youth Ireland, Dublin City University
Study first-year-style degree modules in a real university setting, one day a week for 12 weeks. Choose from subjects including Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Engineering and Sports Science, alongside students your age.
The Early University Entrance Programme at Dublin City University gives Transition Year students the chance to study degree-level material in a real university setting. Students enrol as part-time learners on one of several courses linked to DCU degree programmes, taking first-year-style modules alongside other students of a similar age.
The programme runs one day a week over 12 weeks and covers a wide range of subjects, including Biology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology and Sports Science. It is designed for students with strong academic ability who are motivated to experience university-style learning while still at school.
Applicants need to complete an online form and prepare supporting documents, including a letter of motivation, Junior Cert results and two teacher recommendations. CTYI also offers partial bursaries for students applying to the programme, awarded on the basis of need and/or personal circumstances.
13 November 2026
Semester 2 2026-27
Location
- For Transition Year students in the 2026-27 academic year.
- Applicants must have high academic ability.
- Applicants must be sufficiently motivated and ready to undertake learning in a real university environment.
- A letter of motivation is required.
- A copy of Junior Cert results is required.
- Two recommendations from teachers at the student's school are required.
- Teacher recommendations should come from teachers of subjects relevant to the chosen course where possible.
- Places are limited.
Partial bursaries are available on the basis of need and/or personal circumstances.
Comments
Loading comments...