Foundation Courses

A foundation programme is a preparatory course, designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge you'll need to progress to a degree course.

The University's foundation programmes cater to two specific types of students:

Irish Students

The Access Programme is a 1-year pathway into University for Irish School-Leavers (or Mature Students) who may not meet the traditional entry requirements for college courses.

For more information on the programme and its options, see Access and Foundation Programmes.


International Students

The University offers the following foundation programmes to international students only: