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 & HealthSciences

Kemmy BusinessSchool

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

of 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

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