Postgraduate Application Form

Applications for postgraduate study are now open for the following programmes commencing in September 2026:

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Postgraduate Application Form

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You will need to upload the following with the Postgraduate Application Form:

Official transcripts for all Level 8 (or above) qualifications held – a full transcript of your results across the various stages of your degree

Official certificates/documentation in relation to education/training completed which is relevant to the programme

Personal Statement–minimum 300 words outlining your reasons for undertaking the chosen course.

Written reference outlining your suitability for the programme applied for Intellectual qualities, including; professional and educational developments; present performance; personal qualities; career aspirations; and, research/study interests.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of English Language Proficiency

Please ensure to include your name in the file name of all documents you upload.

Section 1: Programme Details

Please indicate the programme you are applying for(Required)

Section 2: Personal Details

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Mobile(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 Town/City County Eircode Country

Date of Birth(Required)

Nationality(Required)

Country

Place of Birth(Required)

Country

How did you hear about this course?

Section 3: Educational Qualifications

Provide details of relevant Level 8 (or above) qualifications held (please see NFQ www.qqi.ie)

Third Level Qualifications

Please select the + to add additional qualifications. If you are yet to complete your undergraduate, please include expected graduation date under 'Dates Attended' and predicted results under 'Results'

Name of Institution

Dates Attended (from/to)

Course Title/Award Gained

Awarding Body and NFQ Level

Results

Educational Documents

Please upload a full transcript of your results across the various stages of your degree.

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Additional Qualifications e.g. Certificates

In this section, include qualifications relevant to the programme you are applying for. If applying for Higher Diploma in Politics & Society, include any non-certified learning or CPD in fields directly relevant to Politics & Society.

Level of Award

Awarding Body

Title of Programme/Course

Date Completed

Results Achieved

Additional Educational Documents

Please upload copies of certificates/documentation in relation to education/training achieved, where possible.

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Section 4: Employment Details

Please provide details of your current and two previous positions.

Employment Details

Please select the + to add additional employments

Organisation

Dates Employed

Job Title

Duties

Section 5: Other Relevant Information

Other Relevant Information

Please provide details of other information which you consider relevant to your application. This could include voluntary/placement experience or interests (you may specify timelines in roles and responsibilities which you hold or have previously held)

Section 6: Statement of Purpose

Please write a short statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking your chosen course of study. You can also use this section to give details about any specific research interests you have.

Statement of Purpose(Required)

Your statement of purpose should be a minimum of 300 words

Section 8: English Language
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency; this evidence must be submitted with this application form. Please see the English Language Requirements for Admissions for more details regarding English language qualifications and tests recognised by Carlow College, St. Patrick's.

Carlow College will accept learners from abroad, provided that the applicant does not require a study visa to come to Ireland to study. The programme does not accept foreign exchange learners.
Is English your first language?(Required)
If no, you will need to upload proof of English language proficiency

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Proof of English Language Proficiency
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Section 9: Disabilities / Learning Differences / Long-Term Health Condition
Carlow College, St Patrick’s is a protected structure and all areas of the College are not universally accessible. The Academic Resource Office of Carlow College provides supports and facilitates learners with disabilities and learning differences. If you wish to receive information about supports, please contact the Academic Resource Office at academicresource@carlowcollege.ie.

Section 10: Application Declaration
Declaration(Required)
I declare that the information on this form is correct. I accept that if I do not fully comply with application requirements Carlow College, St. Patrick’s reserves the right to cancel my application.
Payment of Fees is required in full on or before the day of registration, per semester.

Correspondence

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