Entry into UCC with Fetac Cert

Michael..

Hi all,

I recently completed a Fetac level 5 course in Information Technology. I done quite well, achieving 9 distinctions and 1 merit.

The course I have picked as my first choice in UCC has five places allocated for Fetac entries.

My question is this; if four people gain entry by achieving 10 distinctions, and another two applicants have the same Fetac results (ie 9 distinctions + 1 merit) how is the last place allocated ??

Sorry if this sounds like a maths question from the leaving cert paper

I was hoping to get a mature student place, but it's looking unlikely now and I'm getting a bit nervous.:(

Confused2011

Hi michael from what I've heard the allocation of places is like a lottery so the luck of the draw! I could be wrong though! Best of luck!

Michael..

Thanks for the reply !!

A lottery ?? Jaysus I'm panicking now...:eek:

Confused2011

Sorry don't want you to panic I'm only going on what I've read here and on other forums! Fingers crossed for you!

rlow68

Confused2011 wrote: »

Sorry don't want you to panic I'm only going on what I've read here and on other forums! Fingers crossed for you!

Even If you have 15 distinctions it is irrelevant, your points are chosing on only 8 modules and most courses request that some of the distinctions are related to the course you applied for. The course subject requirements in your 8 modules is the most important.

Screaminmidget

Yea, its random selection if yere all on the same points im afraid...