Community Links Programme - creating opportunity for all

Background Information for Lecturers

The Mature Student Access Course is a new programme at DIT. It was made possible through a generous donation from Allied Irish Banks. The Programme was put in place to support non-traditional students to participate as equals in undergraduate programmes at DIT. The course gives students an opportunity to gain the skills (social and academic) they require to enter DIT as fully able and equipped first year students.

The course programme combines modules from first year degree programmes across all the faculties with specific new modules designed to up-skill students in areas such as academic writing, academic numeracy, IT skills, Study skills Communication Skills and Self development for Learning.

The course model is based on international best practice and combines traditional teaching methods with community education approaches to learning and development.

If you require any additional information on the programme please do not hesitate to contact the Course Co-ordinator at 01 402 7626