S.I. No. 154/2016 - Student Support Regulations 2016.


Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of 12th April, 2016.

I, JAN O’SULLIVAN, Minister for Education and Skills, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 4 , 7 , 8 and 14 of the Student Support Act 2011 (No. 4 of 2011) and the Finance (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 418 of 2011 ), having consulted with the Higher Education Authority, and with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, hereby make the following regulations:

Citation and commencement

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Student Support Regulations 2016.

(2) These Regulations shall come into operation on 7th April 2016.

Interpretation

2. (1) In these Regulations—

“Act” means the Student Support Act 2011 (No. 4 of 2011);

“national framework of qualifications” means the framework of qualifications established and maintained pursuant to section 7 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 (No. 26 of 1999);

“postgraduate course” is a course leading to a major higher education and training award at Level 8 (Higher Diploma), Level 9 (Postgraduate Diploma, Master Degree), Level 10 (Doctoral Degree) on the national framework of qualifications, or equivalent awards;

“prior scheme” means the Higher Education Grants (HEG) Scheme made pursuant to the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Acts 1968 to 1992 or the schemes administered by a Vocational Education Committee, namely the Vocational Education Committees (VEC) Scholarship Scheme, the Third Level Maintenance Grants Scheme for Trainees (TLT) and the Maintenance Grants Scheme for Students attending Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses;

“undergraduate course” means a course leading to a major higher education and training award at Level 6 (Higher Certificate), Level 7 (Ordinary Bachelor Degree), Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degree) on the national framework of qualifications, or equivalent awards, other than a course known for the time being as a post-leaving certificate course.

(2) A word or expression which is used in these Regulations and which is also used in the Act has, unless the context otherwise requires, the same meaning in these Regulations as it has in the Act.

(3)(a) A reference in these Regulations to a Regulation is to a Regulation of these Regulations, unless it is indicated that reference to some other Regulations is intended.

(b) A reference in these Regulations to a paragraph or subparagraph is to the paragraph or subparagraph of the provision in which the reference occurs, unless it is indicated that reference to some other provision is intended.

(c) A reference in these Regulations to a Schedule is to a Schedule to these Regulations, unless it is indicated that reference to some other Regulations is intended.

Approved institutions

3. (1) The institutions listed in Schedule 1 are “approved institutions” under section 7(1)(a) to (d) of the Act.

(2) The institutions listed in Schedule 2 are prescribed as “approved institutions” for the purposes of section 7(1)(f) and (2) of the Act.

Approved courses

4. The following courses are prescribed as “approved courses” for the purposes of section 8(1)(c) of the Act—

(a) full-time courses, known as “post-leaving certificate courses”—

(i) that take not less than one year to complete;

(ii) that are provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(d) of the Act and listed in Part D of Schedule 1;

(iii) that are approved for funding by SOLAS as post-leaving certificate courses; and

(iv) on the successful completion of which, a student is awarded a major education and training award which is a recognised qualification that is not at a lower level than Level 5 in the framework of qualifications;

(b) the following full-time undergraduate courses, on the successful completion of which a student is awarded a major higher education and training award which is a recognised qualification pursuant to the framework of qualifications—

(i) a course that takes not less than two years to complete and is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(a), (b) or (c) of the Act and is listed in Part A, B or C of Schedule 1;

(ii) a course at Level 6 in the framework of qualifications that takes one year to complete and is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(b) or (c) of the Act and is listed in Part B or C of Schedule 1;

(iii) a course that takes not less than two years to complete and is provided by an approved institution listed in Part A of Schedule 2;

(iv) a course that takes not less than two years to complete and is listed in Part B of Schedule 2, along with the approved institution providing it;

(v) a course, known for the time being as an “add-on course”, that is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(a), (b) or (c) of the Act and is listed in Part A, B or C of Schedule 1 and that takes—

(I) one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 7 in the framework of qualifications, or

(II) a minimum of one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 8 in the framework of qualifications;

(vi) a course, known for the time being as an “add-on course”, that is provided by an approved institution listed in Part A of Schedule 2 and that takes—

(I) one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 7 in the framework of qualifications, or

(II) a minimum of one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 8 in the framework of qualifications;

(vii) a course, known for the time being as an “add-on course”, that is listed in Part B of Schedule 2, along with the approved institution providing it, and that takes—

(I) one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 7 in the framework of qualifications, or

(II) a minimum of one year to complete and allows persons to progress to an undergraduate course leading to a qualification at Level 8 in the framework of qualifications;

(viii) a course, known for the time being as an “accelerated technician programme”, that takes eighteen months to complete and is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(b) of the Act and listed in Part B of Schedule 1;

(c) a full-time undergraduate course that—

(i) takes not less than 2 years to complete;

(ii) is provided by an approved institution in a Member State other than the State that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(e) of the Act; and

(iii) leads to a major higher education and training qualification that is recognised—

(I) in a manner, provided for by the laws of the Member State, that corresponds to the arrangements, procedures and systems of the framework of qualifications, or

(II) otherwise in accordance with the laws of the Member State.

(d) the following full-time postgraduate courses in the State, on the successful completion of which a student is awarded a major higher education and training award which is a recognised qualification pursuant to the framework of qualifications—

(i) a course that takes not less than one year to complete and is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(a), (b) or (c) of the Act and listed in Part A, B or C of Schedule 1;

(ii) a course that takes not less than one year to complete and is provided by an approved institution listed in Part A of Schedule 2;

(iii) a course that takes not less than one year to complete and is listed in Part B of Schedule 2, along with the approved institution providing it;

(e) a full-time postgraduate course that—

(i) takes not less than one year to complete;

(ii) is provided by an approved institution that comes within the terms of section 7(1)(e) of the Act and is situated in Northern Ireland;

(iii) is listed in Schedule 3; and

(iv) leads to a major higher education and training qualification that is recognised—

(I) in a manner, provided for by the laws of Northern Ireland, that corresponds to the arrangements, procedures and systems of the framework of qualifications, or

(II) otherwise in accordance with the laws of Northern Ireland; and

(f) a course approved under this paragraph which was a course approved under a prior scheme for the 2010/11 academic year shall be taken to be a course, on the successful completion of which a student is awarded a recognised qualification within the meaning of paragraph 4(a)(iv), (b) and (d).

Prescribed students

5. (1) The following family members are prescribed as “students”, for the purposes of section 14(1)(d) of the Act—

(a) a person who is a family member of a person referred to in section 14(1)(a) of the Act and has permission to remain in the State as a family member of such person under the provisions of the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons Regulations) 2006 and 2008 and Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004; and

(b) a person who has permission to remain in the State—

(i) by virtue of marriage to, or a civil partnership with, an Irish national residing in the State, or

(ii) as a dependent child of a person coming within clause (i);

(2) The following classes of persons are prescribed as “students” for the purposes of section 14(1)(e)(ii) of the Act—

(a) a person who has been granted humanitarian leave to remain in the State prior to the coming into operation of the Immigration Act 1999 (No. 22 of 1999); and

(b) a person in respect of whom the Minister for Justice and Equality has granted permission to remain following a determination not to make a deportation order under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (No. 22 of 1999); and

(c) a person, pursuant to the European Union (Subsidiary Protection) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 426 of 2013 )-

(i) who is a person eligible for subsidiary protection and in relation to whom a subsidiary protection declaration is in force and to whom a permission to reside within the State has been granted pursuant to those Regulations; or

(ii) to whom the Minister for Justice and Equality has granted permission to enter and reside in the State pursuant to Regulation 25 of those Regulations; or

(iii) to whom the Minister for Justice and Equality has granted permission to reside in the State pursuant to Regulation 26 of those Regulations.

Regulations 3 and 4.

SCHEDULE 1

Approved institutions

PART A

National University of Ireland, Dublin

National University of Ireland, Cork

National University of Ireland, Galway

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Trinity College Dublin

Dublin City University

University of Limerick

PART B

Athlone Institute of Technology

Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown

Institute of Technology, Carlow

Cork Institute of Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Limerick Institute of Technology

Institute of Technology, Sligo

Institute of Technology, Tallaght

Institute of Technology, Tralee

Waterford Institute of Technology

PART C

Dublin Institute of Technology

PART D

PLC School Name

Roll No.

CARLOW

70410O

Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow

70420R

Carlow Institute of Further Education, Kilkenny Road, Carlow

70430U

Muine Bheag Vocational School, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow

91356F

Community School, Tullow, Co. Carlow

CAVAN

76087R

Cavan Institute, Cathedral Road, Cavan

CLARE

62000W

Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare

62010C

St Josephs Secondary School, Spanish Point, Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare

70830N

Ennis Community College, Harmony Row, Ennis, Co. Clare

70840Q

Vocational School, Ennistymon, Co. Clare

76075K

St. John Boscos Community College, Cahercon, Kildysart, Co. Clare

81007U

St. Patricks Comprehensive School, Shannon, Co. Clare

91448K

Community School, Kilrush, Co. Clare

CORK

70910L

Kinsale College, (St. Brogans College) Bandon Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork

70950A

Clonakility Community College, Clonakility, Co. Cork

70970G

Community College, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork

71020G

Davis College, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork

71030J

McEgan College, Macroom, Co. Cork

71040M

St. Fanahans College, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

71050P

St. Colmans Community College, Midleton, Co. Cork

71090E

Rossa College, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

71120K

Cork College of Commerce, Morrisons Island, Cork

71121M

St Johns Central College, Sawmill Street, Cork

71122O

Coláiste Stiofain Naofa, Tramore Road, Cork

71123Q

Terence Mac Swiney Community College, Knocknaheeny, Cork

76086P

Maria Immaculate Community College, Dunmanway, Co. Cork

76090G

Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, Bantry, Co. Cork

91499E91516B

Kinsale Community School, Kinsale, Co. CorkSkibbereen Community College, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

DONEGAL

71200I

Errigal College, Windyhall, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

71241W

St. Catherines Vocational School, Killybegs, Co. Donegal

71240U

Finn Valley College, Stranorlar, Co Donegal

76079S

Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille, An Baile Úr, Oileán Thoraí, Na Doirí Beaga, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall

76083J

Magh Ene College, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

DUBLIN

70020B

Grange Community College, Grange Abbey Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13

70030E

Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI), Main St, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

70040H

Deansrath Community College, Westbourne Rise, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

70041J

Collinstown Park Community College, Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

70050K

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute (DLFEI), Cumberland St., Co. Dublin

70070Q

College of Further Education Dundrum, Main St., Dundrum, Dublin 14

70090W

Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Pearse St, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin

70110C

Stillorgan College of Further Education, Old Dublin Rd, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

70130I

Greenhills College, Limekiln Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 12

91310E

Community School, Cabinteely, Dublin 18

91318U

Community School, The Donaghies, Streamville Rd, Dublin 13

91338D

St. Aidans Community School, Brookfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24

91343T

St. Tiernans Community School, Parkvale, Sandyford, Dublin 16

DUBLIN CITY

70150O

Cabra Community College, (Coláiste Eanna), Kilkieran Road, Cabra, Dublin 7

70160R

St. Kevins College, Clogher Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12

70170U

Crumlin College of Further Education, Crumlin Rd, Dublin 12

70190D

Coláiste Ide, College of Further Education, Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11

70200D

Ringsend College, Cambridge Rd, Ringsend, Dublin 4

70220J

Inchicore College of Further Education, Emmet Road, Dublin 8

70230M

Killester College, Collins Ave East, Dublin 5

70240P

Kylemore College, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

70250S

Marino College, 14 — 20 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3

70280E

Rathmines College of Further Education, Town Hall, Dublin 6

70290H

Ballsbridge College of Further Education, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4

70300H

Pearse College, Clogher Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12

70310K

Plunkett College, Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9

70320N

Whitehall College of Further Education, Swords Rd, Dublin 9

70340T

Liberties College, Bull Alley St. Liberties, Dublin 8

70342A

Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Ballyfermot Rd, Dublin 10

76094O

Coláiste Dhulaigh, Clonshaugh Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

GALWAY

62900M

Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar, Co. Galway

62930V

St Cuans College, Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

63010H 68285C

Mean Scoil Mhuire, Newtownsmith, GalwayOur Lady’s College, Presentation Road, Galway

71270G

Clarin College, Athenry, Co. Galway

71280J

St. Brigids College, Loughrea, Co. Galway

71290M

Coláiste an Chreagáin, Mountbellew, Co. Galway

71310P

St. Killians Vocational School, New Inn, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

71340B

Galway Technical Institute, Fr. Griffin Rd, The Claddagh, Galway

71390Q

Archbishop McHale College, Tuam, Co. Galway

71400Q

Galway Community College, Moneenageisha, Galway

91411K

Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Carna, Co. Galway

91412M

Scoil Phobail, Clifden Community School, Clifden, Co. Galway

91514U

Glenamaddy Community School, Co. Galway

91414Q

Dunmore Community School, Dunmore, Co. Galway

KERRY

61220I

St Josephs Secondary School, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry

70450D

Killarney Community College, Killarney, Co. Kerry

70500P

North Kerry College of Further Education, Listowel, Co. Kerry

70550H

Kerry College of Further Education, Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry

76068N

Coláiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry

71510S

Kenmare Adult Education Centre, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

70460G

Cappanlea Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

KILDARE

70660O

Post-Primary School, McSwiney Road, Curragh, Co. Kildare

70680U

St. Conleths Community College, Station Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

70691C

Confey College, Riverforest, Leixlip, Naas, Co. Kildare

70720G

St. Farnans Post Primary School, Prosperous, Co. Kildare

KILKENNY

70570N

Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny

70590T

Duiske College, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

70600T

Coláiste Mhuire, Johnston, Via Thurles, Co. Kilkenny

70610W

Kilkenny City Vocational School (Ormonde CFE), New Street, Kilkenny

70640I

Grennan College, Ladywell St, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

91360T

Community School, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

LAOIS

40039E

Further Education Centre, Mountrath Rd, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

71510A

Portlaoise College, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

LEITRIM

71560P

Lough Allen College, Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim

71570S

Drumshanbo Vocational School, Co. Leitrim

LIMERICK

64250J

Presentation Secondary School (Central College Limerick), Convent of Mercy, Sexton St., Limerick

71840V

Coláiste Chiarain, Croom, Co. Limerick

71850B

Hazel College, Dromcollogher, Rathluirc, Co. Limerick

71930W

Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave St., Limerick

76070A

Coláiste Iosaef, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

LONGFORD

71710I

Ardscoil Phádraig, Longford Road, Granard, Co. Longford

71720L

Community College, Lanesboro, Co. Longford

71730O

Templemichael College, Templemichael, Longford

LOUTH

71760A

Drogheda Institute of Further Education, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth

71770D

OFiach College, Dublin Rd, Dundalk, Co. Louth

MAYO

64570E

Our Ladys Secondary School, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

64660F

Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo

72020L

Moyne College, Ballina, Co. Mayo

72100J

St. Tiernans College, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

72140V

Coláiste Chomáin, Ros Dumach, Béal an Átha, Co. Mhaigh Eo

72160E

Carrowbeg College (Westport College of FE) (Vocational School, Westport), Westport, Co. Mayo

91461C

Ballyhaunis Community School, Knock Road, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

91494R

St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo

76060U

Castlebar College of Further Education (Davitt College), Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

MEATH

76374U

Dunboyne College of Further Education, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

71950F

St. Peters College, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

71990R

St Oliver Post Primary School, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

72010I

Beaufort College, Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath

MONAGHAN

76095Q

Monaghan Institute of Further Education & Training (Beech Hill College), Armagh Road, Monaghan

OFFALY

72540O

Oaklands Community College, Sr. Senan Ave Edenderry, Co. Offaly

72560U

Tullamore College, Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

76105Q

Coláiste na Sionna, (Banagher Community College) Banagher, Co. Offaly

72520I

Coláiste Naomh Cormac, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly

41169W

Tullamore Further Education Centre, Castle Buildings, Tara Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

ROSCOMMON

72280O

Elphin Community College, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

72290R

Roscommon Community School, Lisnamult, Roscommon

76072E

Abbey Community College, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

91493P

Castlerea Community School, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

SLIGO

65150K

Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

65181V

Mercy College, Chapel Hill, Sligo

72300R

Corran College, Ballymote, Co. Sligo

72350J

North Connaught College, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

72360M

Ballinode College, Ballinode, Sligo

TIPPERARY

72420E

Central Technical Institute, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

72430H

Scoil Ruain, Killenuale, Co. Tipperary

72440K

Nenagh College of Further Education, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

72450N

Newport College (St. Josephs College), Newport, Co. Tipperary

72470T

Templemore College of Further Education, Richmond, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

72480W

St. Ailbes School, Tipperary Town

72490C

Coláiste Mhuire, Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

76063D

Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Cashel Rd, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

76069P

Coláiste Phobal Roscré, Corville Road, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

65241N

St Josephs College, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary

WATERFORD

64880T

Scoil Na Bráithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

72220T

Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

72240C

Waterford College of Further Education, Parnell Street, Waterford

72241E

St. Pauls Community College, Browns Road, Waterford City

WESTMEATH

63211R

St. Josephs College, Summerhill, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

71410T

Community College, Retreat Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

71420W

Castlepollard Community College, Co. Westmeath

71430C

Columba College, Killucan, Co. Westmeath

71450I

Mullingar Community College, Millmount Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

91501L

Moate Business College (Community School), Moate, Co. Westmeath

WEXFORD

71600B

Coláiste Abbain, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

71610E

Bridgetown College, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford

71620H

Bunclody Vocational College, Irish Street, Bunclody, Co. Wexford

71630K

Enniscorthy Vocational College, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

71650Q

Coláiste an Atha, Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford

71660T

Kennedy College, New Ross, Co. Wexford

71680C

Selskar College, Westgate, Wexford

91431Q

Ramsgrange Community School, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co. Wexford

91492N

Gorey Community School, Gorey, Co. Wexford

WICKLOW

70740M

Arklow Community College, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

70750P

Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow

70770V

Bray Institute of Further Education (St Thomas Community College), Novara Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow

70790E

Colaiste Bhride, Carnew, Co. Wicklow

70800E

St. Kevins Community College, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow

Regulations 3 and 4.

SCHEDULE 2

Approved institutions and courses

PART A

National College of Art & Design, Dublin

National College of Ireland, Dublin

Church of Ireland College of Education, Dublin

Marino Institute of Education, Dublin

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

St. Angela’s College, Lough Gill, Sligo

St. Patrick’s College of Education, Drumcondra, Dublin

PART B

Pontifical University of Maynooth

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— Hons. Bachelor Degree in Theology [3 years]

— Hons. Bachelor Degree in Theology and Arts [3 years]

— Hons. Bachelor Degree in Theology & Arts International [4 years]

In respect of the following postgraduate courses:

— MA Degree in Theology [1 year]

— MA Degree in Theology [2 years]

— Doctoral Degree of PhD in Theology [3 years]

St Patrick’s College, Thurles

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— BA (Hons) in Education, Business Studies & Religious Studies Programme [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Education, Irish & Religious Studies [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Education, Business Studies and Accounting [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Education, Irish and Business Studies [4 years]

Mater Dei Institute of Education

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— Bachelor of Religious Education [4 years]

— Bachelor of Religious Education and English [4 years]

— Bachelor of Religious Education and History [4 years]

— Bachelor of Religious Education and Music [4 years]

— BA in Irish Studies & Religious Studies [3 years]

In respect of the following postgraduate courses:

— Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies [1 year]

— MA in Chaplaincy Studies & Pastoral Work [1 year]

— MA in Healthcare Chaplaincy [1 year]

— MA in Healthcare Chaplaincy [2 years]

— MA in Theology [1 year]

— MA in Poetry Studies [1 year]

— MA in Religion & Education [1 year]

— MA in Religious Education (Primary) [1 year]

— MA Education (Research) [2 years]

— MA English (Research) [2 years]

— MA History (Research) [2 years]

— MA Irish Studies (Research) [2 years]

— MA Music (Research) [2 years]

— MA Religious Education (Research) [2 years]

— MA Philosophy (Research) [2 years]

— MA Theology (Research) [2 years]

— PhD Education (Research) [3 years]

— PhD English (Research) [3 years]

— PhD History (Research) [3 years]

— PhD Irish Studies (Research) [3 years]

— PhD Music (Research) [3 years]

— PhD Religious Education (Research) [3 years]

— PhD Philosophy (Research) [3 years]

— PhD Theology (Research) [3 years]

All Hallows College, Drumcondra

In respect of the following undergraduate course:

— BA (Hons) in Theology & Philosophy [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Theology & Psychology [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Theology & English Literature [4 years]

In respect of the following postgraduate course:

— PhD in Humanities by Research [3 years]

Carlow College (St. Patrick’s)

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— BA (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care [3 years]

— BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care [1 year add-on]

— BA (Ordinary) in Humanities {Philosophy, Theology and Arts} [3 years]

— BA (Hons) in Humanities {Philosophy, Theology and Arts} [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Citizenship and Community Studies [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in English and History [4 years]

— BA (Hons) in Theology [3 years]

In respect of the following postgraduate courses:

— MA English by Research [2 years]

— MA Philosophy by Research [2 years]

— MA History by Research [2 years]

— MA Religion/Theology by Research [2 years]

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— NUI Degree of MB (Hons), BCH, BAO, LRCP, SI [5 years]

— NUI Degree of MB (Hons), BCH, BAO, LRCP, SI [6 years]

— NUI Degree BSc (Hons) in Pharmacy [4 years]

— BSc in Physiotherapy (NUI Award) [4 years]

In respect of the following postgraduate courses:

— NUI Postgraduate PhD [3 years]

— NUI Postgraduate MD [2 years]

— NUI Postgraduate MSc [1 year]

Kimmage Development Studies Centre

In respect of the following postgraduate courses:

— Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies [1 year]

— MA in Development Studies [1 year]

Montessori College, (A.M.I.) Milltown

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— Montessori Teaching Diploma

• Part 1: Early Childhood (3 to 6 year olds) [Year 1 and 2]

• Part 2: Primary (6 to 12 year olds) [Year 3]

St. Nicholas Montessori College

In respect of the following undergraduate courses:

— Higher Certificate in Arts in Early Years Montessori Education [2 years]

— BA in Montessori Education [3 years]

— BA (Hons) in Montessori Education [1 year]

In respect of the following postgraduate course:

— Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Years Montessori Education [2 years]

The Honorable Society of Kings Inns

In respect of the following postgraduate course:

— Barrister-at-Law Degree [1 year]

The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place

In respect of the following postgraduate course:

— Professional Practice Course (PPC)

• Part I

• Part II

Regulations 4.

SCHEDULE 3

Approved Postgraduate Courses in Northern Ireland

Queen’s University, Belfast

Full-time postgraduate course of not less than one year duration

University of Ulster

Full-time postgraduate course of not less than one year duration

St Mary’s College of Education, Belfast

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Irish Medium)

Stranmillis College, Belfast

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform consents to the making of the foregoing Regulations.

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GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform,

7 April 2016.

BRENDAN HOWLIN,

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

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GIVEN under my Official Seal,

7 April 2016.

JAN O’SULLIVAN,

Minister for Education and Skills.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation).

These Regulations are made pursuant to powers conferred on the Minister for Education and Skills under the Student Support Act 2011 . They prescribe “approved institutions”, “approved courses” and “classes of persons” for the purposes of that Act.

These Regulations may be cited as the Student Support Regulations 2016.