CIT holds a Mathematics examination for applicants who have expressed an interest in any of its programmes that require certain minimum levels of performance in Mathematics. The purpose of this examination is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve these minimum Mathematics entry requirements.

Date of Examination for September 2013 Admissions

The CIT Mathematics Examination 2013 will take place after the Leaving Certificate results are issued.
The date for the examination is Tuesday 20 August 2013.

Time:
10.00 - 12.30 Paper One (Ordinary Level)
14.00 - 16.30 Paper Two (Higher Level)
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NB: A separate examination fee is payable in respect of each examination.

Paper One (Ordinary Level): €30.00
Paper One & Paper Two (Higher Level): €50.00

Important Information

• The CIT Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of CIT programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at CIT.
• This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in CIT.
• This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system.
• CAO points are not awarded for this examination.
• A pass in the CIT Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grade D3 minimum with a Grade D3 minimum (Ordinary or Higher Level) in another Leaving Certificate subject.
• Attaining a qualifying standard in the CIT Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

Examination Format

The examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.

Paper 1 (morning)

Paper 1 is set at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level.
Sample Papers for Paper 1 will be available on this webpage in May.
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Paper 2 (afternoon)

Paper 2 is set at Leaving Certificate Higher Level.
Sample Papers for Paper 2 will be available on this webpage in May.

How it works

The following table gives the equivalences in terms of entrance qualification levels between the CIT Mathematics Examination and CIT’s Leaving Certificate Mathematics entrance requirements:

Application procedure for August 2013 examination

Application and payment may be made online after the publication of the Leaving Certificate results in August. Details to be advised in May – please watch this webpage for updates.

Contact

For further information, please E: admissions@cit.ie or T: 021-433 5036 or 021-433 5041.