Mature Student Applicants
Maynooth University greatly values the particular contribution of mature students to the academic and social environment of the University. A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. There is no upper age limit; we currently have students who range in age from 23 to over 70. Up to 250 mature students begin their studies here each year. Many of our mature entrants undertake preparatory studies in advance of gaining admission. The Mature Student Office is committed to supporting the learning experience of our mature students. A certain number of places are reserved for mature students on all undergraduate courses. We offer a range of supports for mature students including an advisory service,
Mature applicants who have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests If you are a mature applicant with a disability or specific learning difficulty and you require support for the written assessments (degrees requiring written assessment are listed on page 209), please complete the online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2022. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline. You can find further information on the supporting documentation required, the online request form, as well as the written assessment supports available at maynoothuniversity.ie/matureapplicants and maynoothuniversity.ie/disability.
the Launchpad Orientation programme, academic advisors, the student budgeting advice service and a technology skills programme. There is also a Mature Student Society on campus providing a continuation of peer support, both academic and social, to incoming mature students. See the Mature Student handbook for detailed information about applying as a mature student. Call, email or drop in to meet us in MAP Lodge on the North Campus or to request a mature student information pack. If the opportunity to return to education has presented itself to you, we hope you’ll choose Maynooth University. + 353 1 708 3307 emer.sheerin@mu.ie
How to Apply – Mature Entry Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) online before 1st February. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Maynooth University Undergraduate Studies webpages for updates. Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form and/ or interview/written assessment (degrees requiring written assessment are listed on page 209). Applicants who wish to apply for the following restricted entry courses Bachelor of Music (MH103) or Community and Youth Work (MH116 or MH802) MUST apply before 1st February, as these courses have fixed dates for the written assessment and interview.
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MATURE STUDENTS: Degrees with additional selection criteria MH001/MH002 Primary Education A combined application process is run between Maynooth University, DCU and Marino Institute of Education. Application must be made to the CAO prior to February 1st 2022. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a supplementary application form. Contact: Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, School of Education, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. + 353 1 474 7400 froebel.department@mu.ie MH803 Local Studies / BA Community Studies These part-time modular degrees are designed with mature students in mind. A number of places are also reserved for applicants through the CAO Available Places route. To find out more contact: +353 1 708 6062 evening.degrees@mu.ie
