Access Foundation Programme

Technological University Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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Technological University Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

TU699

Campuses

Aungier Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,650 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Access Foundation Programme

About

The Access Foundation Programme (AFP) is a free one-year full-time course preparing students, both personally and academically, to pursue undergraduate programmes at TU Dublin. Students are based on the Aungier Street campus.

Graduates from the programme move on to undergraduate courses across a range of disciplines offered at the university, including Science and Health, IT and Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, Social Science, Business, Hospitality, Arts and Tourism.

Disciplines

Access Foundation Programme Coordinator - Johanna King

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed specifically for applicants who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage and/or educational disadvantage. Each candidate is screened at the short-listing stage to determine eligibility for the programme.

Am I suitable or ready for the programme?

Candidates are assessed for their academic suitability for the programme. The following are considered:

Educational experience and qualifications. Particular emphasis is paid to educational experiences over the last five years. You should detail all relevant educational experiences including secondary school qualifications, experience of further adult education and training, as well informal education or non-certified courses. Please include a copy of any relevant qualifications or certificates.
Work and volunteering experience. You should detail your work experience.
Essay and personal statement. You are required to submit a handwritten essay and personal statement.
Access Foundation Programme - Candidate Brief 2025/2026

Other Entry Requirements

Candidates who already hold a higher education qualification, with no evidence of deterioration in academic ability, are deemed ineligible.
Those who participate in the programme must have the right to live and study in Ireland. Applicants should either have an Irish/EU passport, a stamp 4 visa or be able to show they are within the International Protection system in Ireland.