F.A.Q’s

Who Should come to the Saor-Ollscoil ?

The Saor-Ollscoil is open to students of all ages who have a love of learning and who wish to expand their knowledge in an academic environment.

What does the Saor-Ollsocil Offer?

Saor-Ollscoil Na hÉireann offers a B.A. Degree in the Liberal Arts. The Degree is awarded by the board of Governors of the Saor-Ollscoil Na hÉireann. A student is awarded the degree when the necessary requirements have been completed by that student.

Who does the Saor-Ollscoil not suit?

Students who require a vocational degree should not apply to the Saor-Ollscoil. They should apply to any of the other public or private colleges who cater for more specialized and vocational degrees

How does the Credit System Work?

Each course in each academic year offers a maximum of five credits which are obtained by the submission of assessment essays. A student builds up credits from course work over a number of years. The degree is obtained by building up a minimum number of credits from course work and the submission of a major thesis. All undergraduate theses at the Saor-Ollscoil are examined and corrected by external examiners and are awarded credits on their own merits.

Are there any hidden costs?

NO. The registration fee entitles the student to attend whatever courses he or she wishes. Our summer school and field trips are not covered in the registration fee. Charges to our own students are kept to a minimum to cover cost of transport etc.

Registration at Saor-Ollscoil Na hÉireann.

If you find our approach to education attractive then we would encourage and welcome you to register with Saor-Ollsocil. We offers a BA Degree in the Liberal Arts for mature students who have an open approach to education.

What are we looking for?

Saor-Ollscoil is looking for a small number of mature students from any walk of life who have a wide range of interests in academic subjects. We are looking for students who would like to work in small groups and are prepared to contribute their own experiences and insights.

Our approach does not suit everyone so you must decide for yourself. The vast majority of students who have registered with Saor-Ollsocil over the years have been very happy with their decision. For example, if you are interested in only one particular subject you would be better advised to apply to colleges that specialize in that particular subject.

The Saor-Ollscoil approach does not suit students who are looking for a short cut to obtaining a degree.

All lecturers and staff at Saor-Ollscoil give their time and expertise free of charge. In order to help us we ask our students to pay their registration fee in full when registering. This fee just covers the running costs of Saor-Ollscoil and is our main source of income.