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Award Ceremony Foundation Certificate for Mature Learners
Drawing inspiration from US President, Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, Prof. Peadar Cremin, President of Mary Immaculate College (MIC), led a chorus of mature students in the mantra, “Is féidir linn!” at the Foundation Certificate Ceremony recently held at the College. |
Addressing the graduates, Prof. Cremin said, “You have all grown in confidence and realised that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve your full potential, which will enrich all areas of your lives.”
A leader in the development of access pathways in Ireland, MIC has been hugely successful in attracting mature or “second chance” learners from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds whose educational experiences and opportunities in their earlier years may have limited. The Foundation Certificate Programme is an access initiative co-ordinated by the Learner Support Unit in MIC, designed to cater for mature students who wish to continue their education, with a view to progressing to third level.
This one year part-time evening programme is open to all mature students who might not necessarily have completed the Junior or Leaving Certificate. The course introduces mature students to a sample of a first year university level courses, thereby equipping them with the necessary skills to participate in and benefit from a third level course.