Explore and Experience Third-Level Options at UCD
UCD is committed to engage and facilitate participation of underrepresented groups in higher education in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South County Dublin County Council areas including:
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In line with the (opens in a new window)HEA National Access Plan 2022-2028 and UCD Strategy to 2030, Breaking Boundaries, Access and Lifelong Learning’s approach to engage and increase participation in higher education includes developing collaborative ‘regional and community partnerships’ with a particular focus on mentoring’ (HEA, 2015). ALL continues to build and sustain relationships with students and their families, community leaders and stakeholders gaining their input to provide tailored activities to learn more about life in college and flexible entry routes.
UCD works with underrepresented groups including:
- People with disabilities
- Students who attend DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) band schools
- Individuals from low-income households or a community with low progression to further or higher education
- First-time mature students
- Part-time and flexible learners
- Individuals who have completed QQI-FET (FETAC) & PLC courses
- Lone parents
- Irish Travellers
- Ethnic minorities
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system
- Individuals who are in the care of the state
Our Community Partners
Access & Lifelong Learning works collaboratively with the following community partners:
