University of Limerick Mature Student Office MSO
UL Mature Student Office Rhona McCormack Mature & Adult Learner Co-ordinator Rhona.mccormack@ul.ie 061-213481 Lucy McGrath Administrator Lucy.mcgrath@ul.ie / Mso@ul.ie 061-202735
Mature Student Office EM-023a, Main Building, University of Limerick Website: www.ul.ie/mso
What is it we do ? Support mature students on full-time undergraduate programmes Pre-entry (Prospective students) Post-entry (Registered students) Work with faculties, admissions to ensure appropriate recruitment, selection & admissions policies for mature students, to ensure supports are in place for mature students Track progression and performance of mature students
Mature Students in UL A Mature Student is someone who is 23+ years on 1 st January in the calendar year of proposed entry to a full-time undergraduate programme. Proportion of mature students Currently there are 562 mature Interdisciplinary • students registered on full-time by faculty undergraduate degree programmes Arts Irish World Academy Number of mature students taken 19% • 30% into each degree programme can 18% Education & Health vary year to year. 10% Sciences 22% Kemmy Business School 1% Science & Engineering
Pre-entry Supports Information & Pre-entry Information advice to educational evenings on prospective mature guidance service applying to UL students Mature Student Outreach talks & Mature Student Handbook campus tours Access Certificate ‘Welcome Programme’ for incoming mature students in August every year
Mature Student Access Certificate (MSAC) One year full-time pre-degree programme Applicants must be at least 22 years of age by 1 st January 2016 Applications are available from the Mature Student Office. Closing date for applications: 6 th May 2016 Course fee: €500 or €100 for Social Welfare recipients or low income. Can qualify for second-level Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) Offers guaranteed direct progression to a range of undergraduate degree programmes in UL
MSAC – What do I study? A. Core Modules To be completed by all participants Foundation Maths / Engineering Maths Computer Skills Study Skills Educational & Career Guidance
MSAC – What do I study? B. Elective Streams Choose one of the streams below 1. Humanities Semester 1: Humanities Foundation 1 Politics & Sociology Semester 2: Humanities Foundation 2 History & English 2. Science Semester 1: Science Foundation 1 Biology, Chemistry & Physics Semester 2: Science Foundation 2 Biology, Chemistry & Physics 3. Engineering Semester 1:Manufacturing Technology & CAD Semester 2: Introduction to Engineering 4 . Business Semester 1: Introduction to Economics Semester 2: Introduction to Accounting & Finance
MSAC Direct Progression Pharmaceutical & Industrial chemistry • Industrial Biochemistry • Environmental Science • Science Food Science & Health • Equine Science • Digital Media Design • Mobile Communications & Security • Electronics • Computer systems • Technology Management • Business Business Studies •
MSAC Direct Progression Politics & International Relations • Joint Honours • New Media & English • English & History • Humanities Journalism & New Media • Economics & Sociology • Politics & Public Administration • History, Politics, Sociology & Social Studies • Construction Management & Engineering • Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Engineering Mechanical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Electronic & Computer Engineering • Engineering Choice • Aeronautical Engineering • Design & Manufacturing •
Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students
Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students
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Post-entry supports to UL mature students Central point of Information & Dedicated careers contact for advice on all aspects advisor (Careers mature students – of being a UL Office) for mature students drop in service student Mature Student Regular “e-shots” Peer Mentoring Mature Student Society (Students & Coffee Scholarship Programme Union) mornings
Learning Supports in UL
Other supports & services Health Centre Counselling Service Disability Support Service Chaplaincy Careers Service Sports facilities Clubs & Societies Students’ Union Campus Accommodation Crèche
To explore UL further see: http://www3.ul.ie/experience/campus.html For further information contact: Mature Student Office 061-202735 / 061-213481 Email: MSO@ul.ie Website: www.ul.ie/mso
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