The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is an admissions scheme in Ireland that offers places in higher education courses to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. What is Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)? It helps students who face social or economic barriers get admitted to college degree programs across universities, institutes of technology, and other […]
The Leaving Cert is over and after a long and challenging year you deserve a break this summer before your next journey starts at college. And what better way to relax than sinking into a good book. Let yourself be transported into the world of words and the imaginations of the best writers. If you’re […]
If you’re about to start your third-level educational journey, there’s more to university life than just academic study. This will be your time to explore hobbies, make new friends, pick up skills, and stand on your own two feet as an adult. In this article, we explore the wealth of facilities available in Ireland’s university […]
Zoology and zoo-keeping are very different fields. Zoology concentrates on the scientific study of animals whereas zoo-keepers look after animals. As a result, if you are applying for a course, it is important not to get them mixed up! Zoology covers everything from molecular makeup to the reasons behind the survival of certain species and […]
Your time at University can be the best years of your life as you discover a whole other world to the one you have lived up until this point in your life – a world of new people, new knowledge, new ideas and new experiences. However, it can also be a pretty stressful time in […]
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central organization in the UK that manages applications to undergraduate university and college courses. What is UCAS? UCAS allows students to submit a single application for up to 5 courses at UK universities and colleges. Students apply through the main UCAS scheme for courses starting in the […]
Following the government’s announcement on Friday afternoon that all universities and Institutes of Technology be placed at Level 3 of the Covid-19 alert framework for up to three weeks, concerns have been expressed over the short time students and colleges have to adapt to the restrictions . While colleges themselves will remain open with all […]
Sports is a professional sector of the Irish economy. Over the past few decades we have seen an increase in people keeping fit, and a growing appreciation for a scientific approach to exercise and sports performance. As a result there has been steady growth in the number of jobs in the industry. Management, education, and […]
Taxation studies are at the very core of what makes every economy tick over. Without tax we wouldn’t have hospitals, roads or third level education. Tax professionals provide crucial financial direction to Irish and multinational companies. In the civil service sector, the tax authorities play a key role in the battle against organised crime and […]
What is Business Studies? Accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies, and operations are all components of business studies. Business studies is a broad social science subject that allows for in-depth study of a variety of specialties such as accounting, finance, organization, human resource management, and marketing. Business Studies or commerce courses are ideal for students who […]