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Backdoor to doing Arts?

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  • 07-04-2011 8:20pm
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    cafe.laka
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    I did my leaving cert in 2009 and Arts in UCC was my first choice, but I didn't get the points required (only got 320). I am currently doing Arts in WIT but do not like the course. I was just wondering, falling short of waiting til I'm 23 and applying as a mature student, is there any other way of getting into the Arts course in UCC? A PLC i could do or anything?

    Thanks x
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    Gru
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    Have you tried contacting the College themselves, they might accept you, or you may have to try applying through the CAO process again. I reckon the only way is via the CAO, at least until you are over 23. It's currently on late entries so there is a fee with the application. I'd say get in contact with UCC first and double check.


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    eternal
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    If you dont like the course in Waterford ,what makes you think you will like it in Cork? Its the same course just different location .Id think long and hard about what you really want.Im not being smart ,just sometimes if you dont think it through you might make the wrong choice.
    Anyway I was on the UCC website and they accept those who have a fetac in certain subjects.However ,you could transfer since you are already doing Arts.Though since UCC is a better college with higher entrance expectations ,you would want to be excellent at what you are studying .


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    cafe.laka
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    Hi, me again.

    No, the Arts course in WIT is completely different. What I want to do in UCC is English and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and perhaps do Philosophy and History in first year. The course in WIT offers nothing like that. In WIT you have Sociology, Psychology, Religion and a couple of languages to choose from. The only reason it was down on my CAO form was because the points were low and I needed to have other options down as a back up plan, but the only course I really want is Arts in UCC


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    cafe.laka
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭cafe.laka


    whoops thought I'd clicked reply, the other message about the courses was for you


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    eternal
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    Hi. Sorry,I didnt realise that.I have never even looked at Waterfords courses.You might be able to transfer.You should ring the college and ask them.The points for UCC have actually come down a lot in recent years.Best of luck with it.


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