Historic change in third-level education introduces degree programmes outside points system
A landmark change to ensure undergraduate students, for the first time, can earn a university degree outside the points system has been launched.
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Plans to Open Third Level Education
Simon Harris TD, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science will publish Plans to Open Third Level Education in June for an enhanced campus experience for third level students for the next academic year, starting in September. Third level has remained online under Level 5 restrictions, with exceptions made for practical […]
Fees and performance targets for third-level funding may be on the way
Fees and performance targets for third-level funding may be on the way. Minister for Education Richard Bruton is drawing up plans that would reward or withhold additional funding for third-level colleges depending on performance. A college’s ability to train students to meet the workplace skills gap, as well as a college’s number of students from […]
Ireland’s young among the most educated in Europe
According to figures released earlier this week by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, Ireland has the highest proportion of young people who have attained a third-level education. The EU target for third-level (or equivalent) education attainment in those aged between 30 and 34 currently stands at 40 per cent. Though the European average for 2012 […]
