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31/03/2015
Universities To Award Higher Entrance Marks For A-Level Students
Irish universities are to award higher entrance marks to students studying A-Levels.
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff welcomed the announcement.
Mr McElduff said: "I have raised the matter at every level over the past few years including at the North South Ministerial Council so I am delighted that the following a review by the Irish Universities Association, the body representing the seven universities in the South that more points will now be awarded to students who achieve top marks.
"This will mean that students here should find it easier to access the top courses and open up new opportunities and choices. At a time of austerity, many students are put off from travelling to Britain to attend top courses and either accept a lesser course or leave third level education all together so this will create a better option for those students."
(CD/JP)
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff welcomed the announcement.
Mr McElduff said: "I have raised the matter at every level over the past few years including at the North South Ministerial Council so I am delighted that the following a review by the Irish Universities Association, the body representing the seven universities in the South that more points will now be awarded to students who achieve top marks.
"This will mean that students here should find it easier to access the top courses and open up new opportunities and choices. At a time of austerity, many students are put off from travelling to Britain to attend top courses and either accept a lesser course or leave third level education all together so this will create a better option for those students."
(CD/JP)
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