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Progressing from level 7 to 8

  • 13-08-2015 12:51pm
    #1
    otter13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    I just got my leaving cert results yesterday and I was pretty unhappy at the fact I got 5 points less than a course I really want. I should have enough hopefully for the level 7 of the same course but I've been stressing out at whether or not it would be very difficult to progress from the level 7 to 8 considering the limited numbers allowed. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this or any advice. Thanks


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  • #2
    theGavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭theGavin


    What's the course? Computing?

    In my experience (Computer Science) the first three years are for the level 7. You go to the same classes as the level 8's and do the exact same exams. Only difference is that when you finish your third year you get your ordinary degree. Now, when you get this you can finish college or apply to take part in the final year, to receive your honours degree. You will get a spot if you passed and if there's space.

    BUT. Due to the sheer number of people who drop out within the FIRST year you should be absolutely fine with progressing to the final year without having to worry about spaces.

    Congratulations on your results by the way.


  • #3
    otter13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭otter13


    theGavin wrote: »
    What's the course? Computing?

    In my experience (Computer Science) the first three years are for the level 7. You go to the same classes as the level 8's and do the exact same exams. Only difference is that when you finish your third year you get your ordinary degree. Now, when you get this you can finish college or apply to take part in the final year, to receive your honours degree. You will get a spot if you passed and if there's space.

    BUT. Due to the sheer number of people who drop out within the FIRST year you should be absolutely fine with progressing to the final year without having to worry about spaces.

    Congratulations on your results by the way.

    Sports Science and Health, thanks for the helpful reply will definitely take the level 7 over other level 8s I have down as this is the course I've wanted for the last 3 years. Thanks!


  • #4
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    otter13 wrote: »
    Sports Science and Health, thanks for the helpful reply will definitely take the level 7 over other level 8s I have down as this is the course I've wanted for the last 3 years. Thanks!

    AS long as your GPA in the final year is above 2.2 you will have no problem getting into the 4th year for the Level 8


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