Pearse College | Ireland

Pearse College

Pearse College of Further Education serves those with recent Leaving Certificate Examination results, those looking to advance their skill set, and those who want to change their professional route. A short distance from Dublin's city center, Pearse College boasts a varied campus, exceptional personnel, and first-rate facilities, making it a lively and stimulating place to study along with recreational amenities like a sports hall and gym, beautiful, peaceful gardens, and academic facilities, including libraries, specialty rooms, and computer laboratories.

Pearse College of Further Education Courses

Access

  • Archaeology, Folklore & Heritage Studies
  • European Languages & Studies
  • Preparation for Further and Higher Education with ESOL (Transition Year)
  • University Access Course


The Built Environment

  • Architectural Technology with Sustainable Construction
  • Carpentry & Furniture Making
  • Advanced with Furniture Making & Design
  • PreUniversity Engineering
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Product Design


Business, IT & Media

  • PreUniversity Marketing & Business
  • Business, IT & eCommerce
  • Computer Science (Software Development)

Education

  • Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care (Level 5)


Horticulture

  • Horticulture: An Introduction
  • Horticulture
  • Advanced Horticulture


Sport & Science

  • Caring for the Older Person
  • Pre-University Science (Laboratory Techniques)
  • Food & Bio Sciences
  • Soccer Coaching & Sports Psychology
  • Advanced Soccer Coaching & Sports Psychology
  • Sports & Fitness (BTEI part-time)
  • Pre-Apprenticeship in Laboratory technician/ Analyst
  • Skills to Advance – Work based learning
  • Physiotherapy Assistant
  • Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Pearse College of Further Education Admissions Information

    The Application Process

    Step 1 – Apply Online

    After submitting your application, you will get an email acknowledging it along with your new account's username and password on their college applications system (MIT). Kindly make sure you receive this email since it may occasionally end up in your spam or garbage bin.

    To manage your application to Pearse College of Further Education, you will need to routinely log into the college applications system (MIT). Please be aware that you will need to keep your login information safe and secure because you will need it to access your account every time.

    Step 2 – First round offers

    Your provisional offer letter will be sent to your MIT account within 10 working days of the date of your application. To view your letter, you must first log in to your account. As soon as your offer letter is submitted, you will receive an email and text from Pearse College of Further Education.

    *This offer is tentative and contingent to spaces being available and fulfilling any prerequisites for the course, such as relevant experience, passing certificate results, etc.

    Step-3 – Pay a non-refundable €50 Registration Fee

    A text message and email requesting payment of your non-refundable €50 registration fee online will be sent to you. Kindly visit the college's website and select the Pay Fees option (you can also log in with your regular credentials). This will direct you to the college application system's login page. After logging in, choose Payments from the menu and then click to pay the €50 registration cost. Your application may be canceled and your spot may be lost if your registration money is not paid.

    You might qualify for VTOS if you are a mature student—that is, over 21—and have received social welfare benefits for more than six months. This implies no registration fees and you can keep your social welfare benefits. Please get in touch with ciara.bowes@pearse.cdetb.ie as soon as possible for more information. 

    You won't be required to pay any registration fees if you are applying for a BTEI course and are receiving social welfare payments or a medical card. Get in touch with btei@pearse.cdetb.ie for additional information.


    International Applicants

    International applicants are invited to submit applications to the college. For a course to be available to you:

    • International students have to be Irish citizens.
    • Acquire the needed documentation: Leaving Certificate and Repeat Leaving Certificate, passport (if EU), registration book, or Green Card with Stamp 4 for PLC courses.
    • Full international fees must be paid by applicants from outside the EU with student visas.


    English Language

    Every subject is taught in English. Students are encouraged to be fluent in both written and spoken English to profit from the course they have chosen. Learners might have to complete an English language competence assessment as part of the interview process.

     

Pearse College of Further Education Placement Services

    A crucial first step in getting ready to enroll at Pierce College is making an accurate course placement and selection. They aim to ensure you can participate with your teachers and other students in the classroom, acquire the necessary knowledge, and have the most fulfilling educational experience. 

Pearse College of Further Education Scholarship

A fantastic method of funding your education or technical training is through scholarships. There are links to application materials and other information on this website, along with information on the most recent possibilities, so it's a good idea to return often as new scholarships are offered all year long.

Pierce College Foundation

The Pierce College Foundation helps the college get private money, enhances student access, upgrades program offerings, and engages the community to support the college.


Military Student Scholarships

Horst and Carol Marschall Scholarship

Following his retirement, Horst Marschall, the longtime Executive Director of Pierce College at JBLM, was recognized for his leadership, vision, and support of JBLM staff, professors, and students with a scholarship financed by Pierce College teachers and staff. Active duty personnel (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and active duty Reserves) and their families enrolled in Pierce College classes during the application quarter are eligible for this scholarship. 

Jennifer Jamison Textbook Scholarship

Joint Base Lewis-McChord students with military ties can get $204 toward textbooks thanks to the Jennifer Jamison Textbook Scholarship. Veterans, present service military personnel, and their families may apply; those who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan will be given precedence. Candidates who meet the requirements need to have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and be registered in a minimum of 10 credits at Pierce College at the time of application. Winners will get funds for both the winter and spring quarters.


Transfer Scholarships for Exceptional Students

Next Step Scholarship

Open to: Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom Pierce College students transferring to UW-T who have finished an AA by September 1.

Award: $6,000 maximum annually for two years.

A minimum GPA of 3.5, permanent residency in Washington State, two recommendations from faculty or instructors, and transcripts from all postsecondary educational institutions are required.

Each college president will submit three nominations for consideration to the UW-T Scholarship Selection Committee. Every college will have one recipient announced.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The deadline for scholarships has gone. Every year in January, the application is normally made available. 

Scholarship Amount: Up to $7,500 awarded for a maximum of two years per year.

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 awarded to sophomores and juniors in college for leadership, community service, and dedication to environmental or American Indian-related causes.

FAQ

    1.Do I need to have completed a Leaving Cert before applying to a PLC course?

    No, you don't, but it's still crucial to work on your own and attend all tutorials and classes.

    2.Where is Pearse College located?

    Pearse College is situated in Crumlin, Dublin 12, along the Clogher Road. It is conveniently reachable by vehicle, LUAS, and bus. Please be aware that our Library Building, right across the street from our main building, has a private student parking lot and covered bicycle storage.

    3.Is there a Creche on Campus?

    Indeed, Pearse College Community Nursery is a recognized childcare provider with access to information about rates, subsidies, and the National Childcare Scheme (NCS).

    4.Are there fees for my course? 

    Tuition is free of charge. Nonetheless, there are fees to pay for the services provided to students, sports outfits and kits, exam costs, and professional body registration.

    Students must also pay a €200 participation contribution the government mandates for all PLC courses. Students who fall under the following categories are excused from making this contribution:

    • Holders of full current medical cards in their own right, as well as the dependent children they may have
    • Those who qualify for the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI)
    • Those who get reimbursement for Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) or Back to Education Allowance (BTEA).

    5.What is BTEA?

    People receiving social aid are able to enroll in second or third-level courses thanks to the Back to Education Allowance.

    It is necessary for you to receive social assistance benefits for a minimum of three months.

    You pay the course fee.

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