Last week the CAO website opened its online applications for college places for the 2022 academic year. This year’s application process has extended beyond third level education to include increased options across higher education, further education and training, and apprenticeships for school leavers and other applicants. The CAO website will function as a portal for […]
With rents at an all-time high, people are still anxious to put money into their own property rather than their landlord’s pocket. Additionally, success in the business sector is obvious by the speed at which offices are being built throughout the country. Property is holding firm as one of the most lucrative markets and there […]
TU Dublin has released its annual Cost of Living Guide for the 2022/23 academic year. Amongst the findings the report features the monthly cost of living estimated at €684 for those living at home and €1,478 for those living away. For anyone starting college in September, it’s important to be aware that along with the […]
The IUA Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities project ‘Your Education, Your Voice, Your Vision’ asked 3rd-level students across Ireland to project themselves into a post-COVID future and imagine their ideal learning experience. The campaign ran from the 17th April – 10th May 2021 via Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. According to the IUA […]
As this year’s Leaving Certificate exams start to wind down, it’s important that students now turn their attention to the CAO change of mind facility. The option will close on July 1st, so make sure you take this time to look over your choices and make sure you have laid out all your options […]
The CAO online application facility has opened for 2023 and applicants must register with CAO before 5pm on 1st February. It is important to register on the CAO system in advance of the closing date to obtain your CAO application number. Below we take a look at CAO 2023 Timetable of Events. The purpose of […]
The economy is roaring along, afloat a tide of potential money. It’s roaring too for workers, whoever and from wherever to feed its monstrous appetite for productivity. The full-time work-force is at stretching point, the Celtic Phoenix demands students to fill the vacancies that nobody else wants if they can avoid them: burger making, all-night […]
What is QQI? QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications Ireland. It is the national agency responsible for quality assurance and qualifications in further and higher education and training in Ireland. What is QQI? QQI was established in 2012 under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act. It brought together four predecessor organizations – […]
What is Business Studies? Accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies, and operations are all components of business studies. Business studies is a broad social science subject that allows for in-depth study of a variety of specialties such as accounting, finance, organization, human resource management, and marketing. Business Studies or commerce courses are ideal for students who […]
What Skills Do I Need to Study Law? Are you thinking about studying law? Courses in law always appear near the top of the CAO points table and for most students who want to get a law degree the focus is doing well in the Leaving Certificate. However, while this is necessary it is also […]