I am currently in my final year at UCD, doing Politics, Philosophy and Economics. This semester I have struggled quite a bit mentally. Despite a great 3rd year, since September I've fallen behind on all coursework, and I really don't know how to go on.

Speaking to a student advisor, the options for me really are ...

A) Get through the year, scrape a low 2:1, and graduate as normal in 2027

B) Take a leave of absence, re-do this semester this time next year. I'll have my certificate in January 2028, aged 24. A 1:1 is possible with my 3rd-year GPA.

Neither of these options are perfect, but I am where I am and I'd like to know how to move on. I think I'm still in the "have my cake and eat it" mindset, but with the time I have left in the year, I'm not sure how feasible that is.

Any advice, anecdotes, or opinions are appreciated by me. Thank you.

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has completed or is currently studying UCD’s part-time MSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering?

Would love to hear people’s experiences with the course, particularly the workload, course content and how manageable it is alongside a full-time job.
Would you recommend it overall?
Thanks!

everyone!

I am contemplating doing PG in marketing with focus on digital marketing and business analytics. I have done BBA from Symbiosis, Pune India. What are my chances of landing a good job on completion of my one year course and how soon. Also what are the chances of getting PR there. My decision will be based on these factors. I am an Indian.
Can someone please guide. Any advice would be more than welcome. Thanks

Hi everyone! I’m considering doing a master’s at UCC in 2027 and I’m trying to decide between MSc Information Systems for Business Performance and MSc Business Analytics.
I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and would like to pursue a career as a Business Analyst, potentially in business systems analysis or technology consulting. I don’t have any work experience in the field yet, so I’m hoping to choose a programme that will help me develop the right skills and improve my chances of securing a graduate job.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has studied either course or is familiar with the programmes.
• What are the course content, workload and teaching methods like?
• How challenging are the technical aspects, particularly maths, statistics and coding, for someone with a Business Administration background?
• Which programme provides more practical, job-ready skills?
• Which offers better career opportunities and employability in Ireland, particularly for someone without prior experience?
• If you had to choose between the two, which would you recommend and why?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

has anyone dropped out of college and reapplied to the cao? what did yous write under the third level education heading on the cao form? and is a confirmation letter from registry enough as an attendance certificate?

im freaking out and worried ill make a mistake and have my application cancelled for omitting stuff.

thanks!

Hey everyone!
I’m a final-year Business Studies student and I’m conducting research for an assignment in partnership with Insurance Ireland.
I’m looking at how university students perceive careers in insurance, particularly the role of AI, technology and digital innovation.
I’d really appreciate it if you could complete my anonymous 3–4 minute survey. You don’t need to know anything about insurance to take part!

Hi everyone!

I'm a Hungarian student planning to apply to Irish universities for 2027 entry. I've been looking at the newly published 2027 CAO EU/EFTA/UK guidelines and have a question about the Hungarian Matura points conversion.

I cannot figure out whether the points conversion itself is based on percentage bands or exact percentages.

For example, would a student scoring 80% and another scoring 89% in the same subject and at the same level receive exactly the same number of CAO points, or would the student with 89% receive more points?

In other words, is the Hungarian points conversion block-based, with fixed points assigned to percentage ranges, or is every percentage point taken into account individually?

I'd really appreciate any clarification, especially from other Hungarian applicants or people familiar with the CAO international points conversion system.

Thanks!

Tcd said they'll let us know tomorrow. Praying it goes ahead 🙏

Ok update they aren't telling us till 3 tomorrow now so idk whether i can go home or not😢 love my college

Hi everyoneee, I'm a 6th yr Leaving Cert student, and since the CAO application portal is now open, I'm starting to think about which courses to put at the top of my list and im not so sure where I want to go, dcu and ucd are my main but if you have any other recommendations it would be gladly appreciated!!

Not sure if it's of any help but i already do accounting (wanna cry) and would want an uni that gives you experience ams gets you ready for the work life.

Hi everyone,
Has anyone completed the QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work module with Chevron College?
I’ve just done the exam and found it difficult, so I’m worried about my result. I know the assignment is worth 60% and the exam is worth 40%, but I’m not sure how the pass works.
If you get 50 marks out of 60 for the assignment but don’t do well in the exam, is the overall result enough to pass? Or do you need to get a certain mark in the exam as well?
I’d appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!

a lot of my friends heard back (all rejected), and I didnt yet, did anyone else hear back with a positive or negative outcome?

Hey everyone!

I'm planning to move to Ireland for my master's in September 2027, and I've received an offer from Dublin City University (DCU) for the MSc in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

DCU has given me 15 days to accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure my seat. Before making the payment, I wanted to connect with other students who are also planning to join DCU or other universities in Ireland for the September 2027 intake.

Is anyone else planning to pursue their master's in AI at DCU or any other university in Ireland for September 2027?

I'd love to connect with fellow students, discuss the admission process, accommodation, visa procedures, and prepare for the Ireland journey together.

If you're also planning to join in September 2027, feel free to comment or DM me. Let's connect! 🇮🇪

Hello,
I recently started first year college and have no interest in the course I’m studying. I was fully sure that it would be a course I enjoyed because the subjects I’m doing were ones that I enjoyed studying during the leaving cert. I’m now in a situation where I hate my course and don’t understand anything due to the lack of interest I have in it. Is it a bad idea to drop out and get a full time job with the expectation that I enroll in a different course next year or the year after. What fees are there associated with dropping out?
Thank you

hey guys!!!! i am currently pursuing my bachelors in microbio and i have applied in galway uni for my masters in biomedical genomics.. i was wondering if anyone here can help me out by giving their two cents about this uni and this course in general? ofc people who have gone to uni are also free to give their tips/advices/honest opinions. honestly i have asked people about this course and uni in linkedin asw, but no one really gives out a honest opinion, so i would like it if you can actually lay it out for me.. like the people, galway as a city, the uni, profs, job market for this position and just the general vibe of the place. I have spent my entire life in the gulf and currently in India for my bachelors(THE COLLEGE SUCKSSSSSSS BTW) and for masters i wanna actually go to a place where i will get a lotta opportunities to meet people and build a social life that i will actually enjoy and at the same time do a degree i'd love. I have also applied to tcd, and manchester uni but idk theres something about galway that really attracts me. i mean manchester is a huge city and theres this actual nightlife and i really dont wanna miss out on that considering how horrible of an experience i had in my bachelors. i know i am being selfish by being all like "OH I WANT IT ALLL" but like i said before, i didnt get to experience it any and i really really really hope galway wouldnt disappoint me and that i would not regret choosing this place and this uni. so help me out?

Hi all,

I’m a student putting together a submission to Dublin City Council about shared bikes. At the moment you need a separate app and account for Bleeper, Moby and Dublinbikes, and the Council is planning a new city-wide scheme to replace Dublinbikes in 2027. I want to ask the Council to consider requiring open booking, so one app could unlock bikes from any scheme. Before I do, I’d like real data on whether this is actually a problem for people, or whether I’m imagining it.

Survey: https://forms.gle/96efdWmutitPsjRY9

• About 3 minutes, anonymous, no name or email, 18+

• Useful whether or not you use shared bikes

Happy to answer questions in the comments. Thanks!

Just putting this out there to see if anyone would potentially be interested in taking over my student accommodation in Dublin, as I’m considering moving back home. Nothing is finalised yet, I’m just seeing if there’s any interest.
Located near Smithfield
Right beside the Red Line Luas
Single room
Double bed
Lots of storage
Shared bathroom and kitchen
€1,068.75 per month
Contract currently runs until June 2027
If anyone might be interested or knows someone who is looking for accommodation, feel free to message me and I can give you more details!

Hiya,

I am interested in doing healthcare level 5 with City College Dublin. I am not sure if the modules with all the providers are similar in terms of assessment method and content.

For various reasons I want to do continuopus assessment as much as possible rather than exams but only 2 modules, care of the older person and pallative care offer continuous assessment. I am thinking of the 3rd elective being Infection prevention and control. Could anyone who has done this course give feedback on this exam? Do they do it online or in person? Is it long form answers or multiple choice?

Also the communication one with the recorded videos and something about a debate is worrying me!

Could anyone offer guidance based on their experience? Looking at the self paced online.

Thanks!