IMPORTANT CHANGES (28/11/2020)
THIS IS TAKEN TO FORM PART OF THE 2021 CAO HANDBOOK.
1. Courses not in the 2021 handbook but for which application may be made.| Course Code | Course Title | Qualification |
| GA970 | Furniture Design and Manufacture | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| GA971 | Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| GA973 | Furniture and Digital Manufacturing | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| GA981 | Furniture Design and Manufacture | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| GA982 | Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| GA983 | Furniture and Digital Manufacturing | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| LC252 | Civil Engineering Management | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| LC506 | Visual Effects for Film, TV and Animation (portfolio) | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| SG302 | Construction Economics | Level 6 - Higher Certificate |
| SG335 | Engineering in Mechatronic Systems (Interview, Work Based) (Restricted) | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| TU829 | Electronic Engineering (General Entry) | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| WD231 | Early Childhood Care and Education | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| WD232 | Business Information Systems | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
2. Courses in the 2021 handbook which have been CANCELLED:
| Course Code | Course Title | Qualification |
| DC239 | Gaeilge, Iriseoireacht agus na Meáin Dhigiteacha | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| DL842 | Visual Material Culture | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| DS603 | Computing and Multimedia (Level 6 - Certificate) | Level 6 - Higher Certificate |
| GC305 | International Hospitality Management | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| GC306 | International Hospitality Management | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| TU803 | Electronic Engineering | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| TU808 | Engineering Software | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
| WD139 | Civil Engineering | Level 7 - Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| WD149 | Early Childhood Studies | Level 8 - Honours Bachelor Degree |
3. Miscellaneous Changes:
| Course Code | Course Title | Comments |
| AL713 | Engineering (Common Entry to Automation and Robotics/Renewable/Mech Eng) | Change in course title |
| AL812 | Digital Construction Management | Change in course title |
| DC009 | Arts (Joint Honours) - Humanities | Music not a restricted subject for 2021 entry |
| DC012 | Post Primary Teacher Education - Religious Education and Music | Not a restricted course for 2021 entry |
| DC194 | Sustainable Systems and Energy | Change in course title |
| DN530 | Humanities (options) | Degree options added - Irish, European and Global studies. |
| DN700 | Social Sciences (options) | Archaeology,Geography and History removed as a degree option. |
| DS602 | Higher Certificate in Science in Computing Level 6 (2 years) | Change in course title |
| DS701 | Bachelor of Business Level 7 (3 years) | Change in couse title |
| DS702 | BSc in Computing Level 7 (3 years) | Change in course title |
| GY101 | Arts (Joint-Honours) | Visual Arts option omitted from CAO Handbook |
| GY110 | Arts (Children and Youth Studies - options) | Degree option must be selected at time of application |
| GY136 | Na Dána (Léann Teanga - options) | Degree option must be selected at time of application |
| LC263 | Medical Technology | Change in course title |
| LC414 | Data Analytics and Cyber Security | Change in course title |
| LY317 | Culinary Arts | Degree Award Options are Culinary Arts/Kitchen & Larder/Bakery & Pastry |
| TR002 | Music | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR320 | Film/Music | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR564 | Middle Eastern,Jewish and Islamic Civilisations/Music | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR598 | Mathematics/Music | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR629 | Music/Philosophy | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR636 | Music/Modern Language | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR638 | Music/Religion | Not restricted for 2021 entry |
| TR756 | Sociology/Modern Language | Languages available are: German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish |
| TU605 | Electronic and Information Engineering | Offered in Tallaght only for 2021 |
| TU606 | Engineering (General Entry) | Biomedical option removed |
| TU702 | Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering | Change in course title |
| TU725 | Engineering (General Entry) | Replace Sustainable Energy stream with Automation Engineering |
| TU787 | Business (options) | Stream 4 is Marketing (not Marketing Management) |
| TU801 | Sustainable Energy Engineering | Change in course title |
| TU828 | Engineering (General Entry) | Sustainable Energy stream removed |
| TU953 | Tourism and Digital Marketing | Change in course title |
| TU992 | Community Development and Youth Work | Change in course title |
| WD007 | Engineering (options) | Automation Engineering option added |
- CAO Handbook
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- Important Changes to CAO Handbook
- Summary of Major Stages of the CAO Application Process
- Introduction
- Applying to CAO
- Application Dates and Fees
- Late Applications
- Reapplying to CAO
- Categories of Qualifications and Assessments
- Exemptions
- Applying for HEAR and DARE
- Applying for a Maintenance Fee Grant (SUSI)
- Introducing your Course Choices
- Sending Supporting Documents to CAO
- Summer 2021 Examination Results
- Interviews and Assessments
- After Applying
- Interacting with your CAO Account
- Important Correspondence
- Statement of Application Record
- Change of Mind
- Changes to your Personal and Examination Information
- The Offer Stage
- The Offer Rounds
- Accepting an Offer
- Available Places
- Points Calculation for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Points Calculation for Other Examinations
- Deferring A Place
- Taking up a Deferral
- The Leaving Certificate Appeals Process
- Registration on your Accepted Course
- Direct Applications and Exceptional Late Applications
- Further Information - Online Resources
- General Principles
- Independent Appeals Commission
- Contacting CAO