Alternative Routes

Key Takeaways: For thousands of students in Ireland, Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses and Further Education (FET) programs represent the ultimate backdoor into university. Whether… 

Key Takeaways: The days of choosing one career at age 18 and sticking with it until retirement are completely over. The Irish economy in 2026… 

Key Takeaways: The modern Irish education system has finally recognized that pushing every single 18-year-old into a four-year, highly theoretical university degree immediately after the… 

Key Takeaways: For many Leaving Certificate students, the standard points race does not reflect their true academic potential. Chronic illness, specific learning difficulties, or socio-economic… 

Key Takeaways: Every August, thousands of Irish Leaving Certificate students find themselves locked out of their dream courses—not because they aren’t capable, but because the…