DCU Access Service
Research Publications
Celebrating Success - 21 Years of the DCU Access Service
This is the 2011 special edition of the DCU Access Service's annual publication, celebrating 21 years of Access at DCU.
This report looks at the history of the Service and at its successes and achievements, as well as examining the future of Access.
Watch video celebrating 21 years of DCU Access Service here
21 Years of DCU Access Graduates
Almost 700 students have graduated through the Access Service over the last 21 years. Many of our graduates have gone on to do wonderful and exciting things, working in the world of Business, Media, Nursing, Sports, Engineering and Science both in Ireland and abroad.
As part of a research project, we contacted all Access graduates from 1990-2008. Here, we share some of the success stories by presenting a profile of just 21 Access graduates.
From a Local Initiative to a National Programme: A research project on 21 years of the Access Service at DCU
This research report looks at the outcomes of the Access programme at DCU over 21 years, using comparative figures from the undergraduate (UG) population.
Access Scholars - Post-Entry Support
One of the core aims of the DCU Access Service is to support students to successfully complete their programme of study. This is an information leaflet outlining the range of supports offered to Access students by the Service.
Access Service News Autumn 2011
A newsletter giving details of the pre-entry supports offered by DCU Access to local schools, including comprehensive secondary and primary school programmes.
Centre for Academic Achievement - "Aiming High"
A report on the work of the CAA, which encourages talented primary school students from socioeconomic disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their academic potential.
Access: Are We Making the Right Connections?
A report from the 2010 Connections Conference organised by Pathways to Education, a joint Access initiative of University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology. Please contact the Access Office on 01 7008814 to request a hard copy of this publication
