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Stupid question but I've been hearing rumors

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  • 06-06-2012 7:21pm
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    DublinWon2011
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    Is it true a lot of colleges have dropped Irish as an entry requirement? There's 3 schools in my area and around each one everyone seems to have the same story: Most colleges have dropped the Irish entry requirement. A friend of mine said he saw something on Qualifax about it but I couldn't find it.

    If it's true, does anyone know if Maynooth has dropped it? I tried looking at their website but college websites are so confusing to me :S

    Quick edit, I'm looking for Joint Maths and Computer Science.

    Also, I read in the Independent last August that the Irish exam is optional. I'm not gonna skip it if it is but I just want to know if I should spend as much time on it now.
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    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Checked a few courses on Qualifax and they still require a minimum of an OD3 in Irish.


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    LoonyLovegood
    Registered Users Posts: 6,068 ✭✭✭LoonyLovegood


    As long as you've another language, most colleges, apart from the NUIs, don't require it. BUT TRIPLE CHECK YOUR COURSE REQUIREMENTS


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    randylonghorn
    Registered Users Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    DublinWon2011 wrote: »
    Is it true a lot of colleges have dropped Irish as an entry requirement? There's 3 schools in my area and around each one everyone seems to have the same story: Most colleges have dropped the Irish entry requirement. A friend of mine said he saw something on Qualifax about it but I couldn't find it.

    If it's true, does anyone know if Maynooth has dropped it? I tried looking at their website but college websites are so confusing to me :S

    Quick edit, I'm looking for Joint Maths and Computer Science.

    Also, I read in the Independent last August that the Irish exam is optional. I'm not gonna skip it if it is but I just want to know if I should spend as much time on it now.
    In general, the NUI colleges require Irish.

    Requirements for NUI Maynooth

    All courses seem to require a pass in OL Irish as a minimum, as far as I can see?


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    readystudypass
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭readystudypass


    DCU: Pass irish or english

    TCD: Pass irish or another language (apart from english)


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    finality
    Registered Users Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭finality


    you do need irish for maynooth


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    readystudypass
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭readystudypass


    DublinWon2011 wrote: »

    I'm looking for Joint Maths and Computer Science.

    DIT do computer science where you need to pass either irish or english.

    DIT do a separate maths course where you need to pass irish or english.


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    N64
    Registered Users Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    I have got a exemption. Thank god I don't have to study a useless language! :D


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    mcmxci
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭mcmxci


    Requirements for "core subjects" are definitely changing. You can now study arts at NUI colleges without doing any LC Maths, while similar courses in Trinity are accepting foundation. I never believed that would be possible so it's such a relief.


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    Heno97
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Heno97


    Is there a list of colleges that don't require Irish avalible anywhere?


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