How to Apply

Students under the age of 23, on January 1st of the year of entry, who wish to apply to the first year of any QQI validated undergraduate full-time programme must apply through the CAO. The closing date for CAO applications is February 1st, with late applications being accepted until May 1st. Up to July 1st, students may also fill out a CAO 'Change of Mind' form.  

All part-time and mature undergraduate applicants can apply directly to Griffith College. 

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes Level 8 Honours Degree
Leaving Certificate (Pre 2017) Leaving Certificate (New) A Level/GCSE FETAC
Min. 2 HC3s and 4OD3s (some programmes will require OD3 in Maths).

Min. of 2 H5s & 4O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).

Min. of 2 Grade C A levels & 4 subjects from either A levels(Grades A-E) or GCSE (Grades A, B or C).

Level 5 full Award with 3 distinctions.

   
Undergraduate Programmes Level 7 Degree
Leaving Certificate (Pre 2017) Leaving Certificate (New) A Level/GCSE FETAC
Min. 5 OD3s (some programmes will require OD3 in Maths). Min. of 5 O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).

Min. of 1 Grade E A Level & 4 subjects from either A levels (Grades A-E) or GCSE (Grades A, B or C).

Level 5 full Award.
       
Undergraduate Programmes Level 6 Higher Certificate
Leaving Certificate (Pre 2017) Leaving Certificate (New) A Level/GCSE FETAC
Min. 5 OD3s (some programmes will require OD3 in Maths). Min. of 5 O6/H7s (some programmes will require O6 in Maths).

Min. of 1 Grade E A Level & 4 subjects from either A levels (Grades A-E) or GCSE (Grades A, B or C).

Level 5 full Award.

 

​Recognition of Prior Learning

Griffith College welcomes applications from those who do not meet the entry requirements of specific programmes. The Admissions Department will consider applications on the basis of evidence of personal, professional and educational experience which indicate an applicant's ability to meet the demands of an undergraduate course. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme of study. 

Applicants should contact the Admissions Office directly on [email protected] or 01 415 0400 to discuss further.