School Leavers
Application for AIT programmes is made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). The CAO handbook provides full details of the application procedure. You should read the handbook carefully and follow the directions given. Neither AIT nor the CAO accepts responsibility for any mistakes made, or the consequences of such mistakes, if correct procedures are not followed.
For most applicants, the procedures outlined in the CAO handbook are sufficient to help ensure the completion of the application process. Further information is available online at www.cao.ie. It is also possible to apply for a place online.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Communications) and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design in Visual Communications are required to comply with the institute’s special criteria for entry. Applications for these programmes cannot be accepted after 1 February in the year of entry and an applicant cannot select these programmes as a new choice after 1 February in the year of entry.
Contact:
Central Applications Office, Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway
Tel: 091 509 800
Fax: 091 562 344
Web: www.cao.ie
Dates of Application – CAO Programmes for entry in September 2012
Closing date 1 February 2012
Late closing date 1 May 2012
Change of mind date 1 July 2012
Bonus Points for Honours Maths
Students applying to Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) from 2012 will be awarded bonus points if they sit the higher level mathematics exam in the Leaving Certificate. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken.
AIT will award a standard 25 bonus points for all higher level maths grades D and above, irrespective of the grade achieved. There will be no bonus points awarded for grade E or below.
Applicants to the Central Applications Office (CAO) will, as previously, count the score from their six best subjects. If higher level maths is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score. This means that the maximum cumulative Leaving Certificate points total will increase from 600 to 625.
Table of Leaving Certificate points
|
Leaving Cert grade |
Points for HL Maths |
Points for other HL subjects |
Points for all OL subjects |
|
A1 |
125 |
100 |
60 |
|
A2 |
115 |
90 |
50 |
|
B1 |
110 |
85 |
45 |
|
B2 |
105 |
80 |
40 |
|
B3 |
100 |
75 |
35 |
|
C1 |
95 |
70 |
30 |
|
C2 |
90 |
65 |
25 |
|
C3 |
85 |
60 |
20 |
|
D1 |
80 |
55 |
15 |
|
D2 |
75 |
50 |
10 |
|
D3 |
70 |
45 |
5 |
|
E |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
F |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
NG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Leaving Certificate Points System
Points are calculated on the basis of the six best subject results in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination, using the table below:
| Leaving Certificate Grade | Higher Level Points | Ordinary Level Points |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 100 | 60 |
| A2 | 90 | 50 |
| B1 | 85 | 45 |
| B2 | 80 | 40 |
| B3 | 75 | 35 |
| C1 | 70 | 30 |
| C2 | 65 | 25 |
| C3 | 60 | 20 |
| D1 | 55 | 15 |
| D2 | 50 | 10 |
| D3 | 45 | 5 |
Foundation Level Subjects
Foundation Level Irish at grade B3 meets the minimum language requirement. No points are awarded.
Foundation Level Mathematics at minimum grade B3 will be accepted as meeting the minimum Mathematics requirements for entry to the following courses:
AL006 Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 6)
AL007 Higher Certificate in Childcare Supervisory Management (Level 6)
AL054 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice (Level 8)
AL020 Bachelor of Arts in Design (Communications) (Level 7)
AL052 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design in Visual Communications (Level 8)
Scoring System for Foundation Level Mathematics
Grade Points
A1 20A2 15
B1 10
B2 5
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
The LCVP subject will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves at least a pass grade. This will apply to entry for honours degree (Level 8), ordinary degree (Level 7) and higher certificate (Level 6) courses.
Scoring System for Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
Grade Points
Distinction 70
Merit 50
Pass 30
Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCAP)
LCAP subjects do not meet minimum entry requirements for admission to academic courses and are not considered as passing subjects. Holders of the LCAP may wish to pursue a FETAC Level 5 programme in order to meet eligibility for entry to third level courses at this institute.
