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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 1st January in the calendar year of proposed entry to a full-time undergraduate programme.

• Currently there are 562 mature

students registered on full-time undergraduate degree programmes

• Number of mature students taken

into each degree programme can vary year to year.

19% 18% 1% 22% 10% 30%

Proportion of mature students by faculty

Interdisciplinary Arts Irish World Academy Education & Health Sciences Kemmy Business School Science & Engineering

Pre-entry Supports

Information & advice to prospective mature students Pre-entry educational guidance service Information evenings on applying to UL Mature Student Handbook Outreach talks & campus tours Mature Student 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 1st January 2016 Applications are available from the Mature Student Office. Closing date for applications: 6th 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
• Food Science & Health
• Equine Science
• Digital Media Design
• Mobile Communications & Security
• Electronics
• Computer systems
• Technology Management
• Business Studies

Science Business

MSAC Direct Progression

• Politics & International Relations
• Joint Honours
• New Media & English
• English & History
• Journalism & New Media
• Economics & Sociology
• Politics & Public Administration
• History, Politics, Sociology & Social Studies

Humanities

• Construction Management & Engineering
• Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronic & Computer Engineering
• Engineering Choice
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Design & Manufacturing

Engineering

Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students

Feedback from 2014-2015 MSAC students

Let the students tell you themselves…

Hear more from other mature students…

Central point of contact for mature students – drop in service Information & advice on all aspects

• f being a UL

student Peer Mentoring Programme

Mature Student Society (Students Union) Mature Student Scholarship Regular “e-shots” & Coffee mornings Dedicated careers advisor (Careers Office) for mature students

Post-entry supports to UL mature students

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

Thank you for listening Any Questions??