Application Details
How to Make an Application
Applications by Irish and other EU students for full-time undergraduate degree courses are made to:
Central Applications Office (CAO),
Tower House,
Eglinton Street,
Galway
Tel: +353 91 509800
Email: help@cao.ie
Website: www.cao.ie
Non-EU students (international students) apply directly to Shannon College and NOT through CAO. For more information, please refer to the International Applications page.
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CAO Course Codes and Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Cut-off Points in 2009 |
| SN001 | Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management | 2HC3 + 4OD3 Including English, Irish, Maths and a third language |
451 (including interview points) |
| SN002 | Bachelor of Commerce | 2HC3 + 4OD3 Including English, Irish, Maths and a third language |
577 (including interview points) |
Applications must arrive in CAO not later than 1st February. Late applications must arrive in CAO not later than 1st May. A change of mind option is available to CAO applicants until July 1st. Please refer to the CAO Handbook/website for full details of application dates and procedure.
Link Modules (LCVP)
The Three Link Modules results will be considered as a composite subject and may be used as being among the six best subjects for the calculation of points.
The Links Module does not count as satisfying one of the six minimum entry subject requirements.
Points will be awarded as follows:
Pass 30
Merit 50
Distinction 70
Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and Foundation Subjects
Leaving Certificate Applied and Foundation Level Mathematics are not accepted by Shannon College as meeting the minimum requirements.
Interview Details
All applicants must attend a selection interview, for which up to 300 points may be awarded.
Shannon College will contact all students directly by post after CAO closing dates to arrange their interview.
Interviews are normally held in April and also in July as courses are not restricted.
Age Limit
Students must have reached 17 years of age by January 15th of the year following proposed entry to the college.
Mature Students
Applicants must be over 23 years of age by January 15th on year of entry to qualify as a mature student. Mature student applications must also be made through the CAO.
Exemptions
Shannon College accepts NUI exemptions for any of the matriculation requirements.
Find Out More
Ms. Joan Markham, Admissions Officer, Shannon College
Tel: 061 712590
Email: joanmarkham@shannoncollege.com
