This winter, DCU in the Community in partnership with College Connect  are launching a 10 week course to prepare those who wish to enter into higher education. 

This course will emphasise the skills and knowledge that participants already have, build their confidence and address any issues of concern they have in beginning higher education. As well as this, there will also be insightful introductions into the hard skills needed for higher education; such as research skills and referencing. However, our facilitators will also stress that when beginning any higher education course all students are on par, beginning on an equal playing field – dispelling any myths that you need to know everything before you begin! 

This course aims to prepare incoming mature students so they may maximise their enjoyment of higher level education. 

This course will offer seminars which focus on a blend on soft-skills and hard-skills, such as identifying challenges and presentation skills. Moreover, this course will offer example lectures and bring students onto Dublin City University (DCU) campus to learn of all the student supports and facilities available.

This course is funded by DCU College Connect. College Connect is a regional project funded by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland. This course has been adapted from an existing DCU Access student support and development programme.