Advanced Entry
What is Advanced Entry?
If an applicant already holds certified educational achievements and/or work experience in a relevant field, it may be possible to apply for entry to the second or subsequent year of a course. This process is known as an “Advanced Entry” application.
The number of Advanced Entry places differs from year to year, and the option for advance entry will depend on the availability of places. Advanced Entry is not permitted on all courses and individual course pages will outline if it is an option. Please note that Advanced Entry onto a course is not guaranteed.
Closing Date
The closing date for advanced entry applications is usually 12th July, however some popular courses may close earlier due to high demand.
International Applicants must apply directly to TU Dublin. Apply via the Non-EU International Button on the relevant course webpage, ensuring to upload your most up to date and all other relevant supporting documentation including detailed exam results, transcripts and details of relevant work experience, cv etc. Failure to supply supporting documentation may result in your application being rejected.
Advanced Entry applications are assessed on the basis of certified results and submission of all relevant supporting documentation. Supporting documentation would typically include the following:
- Examination transcripts from previous Higher Education
- A CV with information about relevant previous experience with references
- A statement of interest
English Language Requirements
Please note that Instruction for all courses at TU Dublin is through English. English language proficiency is required for all undergraduate courses at the University. If English is not an applicant’s first language, such applicants must present one of the English language qualifications as listed on our website as evidence of competence. Applicants presenting third-level qualifications from outside of Ireland must apply and have confirmed by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) how their third-level qualification compares to Irish qualifications on the NFQ. This service is free of charge and is an advisory service on foreign qualifications. See www.qqi.ie.
TU Dublin accepts applications for advanced entry to certain undergraduate courses each year. A list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website Information for EU applicants on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub..
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at NFQ Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.