Pre-University Programme for Mature Learners
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Programme Overview
The Pre-University Programme for Mature Learners is an in-person programme offered by the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) in 91ÖÆƬ³§ and is aimed at adult learners (minimum age: 22) from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who wish to continue their education, and whose educational experiences and opportunities in their earlier years may have been limited.
Objectives & Subjects on Offer
The programme aims to:
- Provide a ‘taster’ of higher education
- Develop the necessary skills for third level success
- Attract under-represented groups such as, members of the Traveller community, unemployed persons, single parents and migrants
- Develop an alternative progression route to third level
- Raise awareness of the supports offered to mature students at third level
The programme is designed to offer participants a sample of the subjects that are available on a degree programme, while equipping students with a set of transferable skills, which will enable them to succeed at third level. The programme features core subjects History and Philosophy, and in addition, a core skills programme in Academic Writing.
Programme Coordinator
Dr Paul O'Brien, Academic Learning Centre
T: +353 61 204568
- Programme Overview
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