Lifelong Learning
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) The Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use their QQI Level 5 or 6 major award to apply, through the CAO, for a place in the first year of a higher education programme. Programmes leading to Level 5 and Level 6 Major Awards are available through providers who have programmes validated with QQI. Please view the Provider and Programmes Directory for details of providers offering programmes of education and training. Please note, application to participate in the programme is made directly to the provider. Web: www.qqi.ie Access Programmes to Higher Education: Access Courses are specially designed courses which help adult learners prepare for university and third level institutes. Sometimes called Return to Learning, or Foundation Courses, University / Third Level Access Courses equip mature students with the skills and confidence required to take the next step to selected degree programmes.
DCU - Dublin City University Tel: 01 700 5000 Web: www.dcu.ie
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