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2nd Chance Mathematics

MTU Kerry Campus - Mathematics Examination

The MTU 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.

Basically, this means that you must meet the minimum entry criteria, and must meet the cut off points, but have not been successful in your mathematics Exam. The following would be an example of details for a programme in the MTU Kerry Campus

MT801 B.Sc. Hons in Computing with Software Development.
The Cut-off point in 2021 was 308

The Entry criteria was as follows:

Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations, obtaining two H5 and four O6/H7 grades. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge and mathematics.

If you achieved all of the above, but were not successful in the Maths exam, this examination is definitely for you!

You will be getting your Leaving Certificate Results on Saturday the 3rd of September via CAO from 10.00 a.m.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 EXAMINATION

Download the following:

Payment can only be made online after the publication of the Leaving Certificate results. Payment cannot be made in person.

 
Mathematics Examination Centres:

2nd Chance Maths will be held on Tuesday the 6th of September 2022 on both the Cork and Kerry Campuses.

In the Kerry Campus, the Exam will be run in the following location:

Business IT Building, North Campus, Dromtacker, Tralee, Co Kerry.

In the Cork Campus, the Exam will be run in the following location: 

The Melbourn Examination Centre, MTU Bishopstown Campus (Map). 


MTU Cork and Kerry are pleased to provide the following on site examinations on Tuesday the 6th of September:

There will be two papers. All candidates must take Paper One and papers are relevant for both MTU Cork and Kerry Applicants

The timetable for Paper One, Ordinary Level will be as follows:

10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Paper One – Ordinary Level)

The timetable for Paper two will be as follows:

14.00 p.m. to 16.30 p.m. (Paper two: If you require a H4 Equivalent, you must sit this paper in addition to Paper 1. If you do not need this, Paper 2 is optional)


NB: A separate examination fee is payable in respect of each examination.

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

Name of Account: MTU Demand Deposit Account

Bank of Ireland Account
Address: Bishopstown Cork
BIC: BOFIIE2D.   IE40 BOFI 903576 58740159

Please quote your 8-digit CAO number and Name on the reference and please bring this with you to the Exam Centre.

There will be no refunds for those applicants who apply and pay, but do not take the exam.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The MTU Campus Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of MTU programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at the MTU.

  • This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in MTU Cork and Kerry Campuses.

  • 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 MTU Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a Grade O6/H7 minimum (Ordinary or Higher Level) in another Leaving Certificate subject.

  • Attaining a qualifying standard in the MTU Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in the MTU Cork or Kerry Campus. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

  • If you are sitting the examination in the Cork Campus and need supports, please contact the Disability Support Service, email: dssCork@mtu.ie by Monday the 5th at 2pm include your name, CAO number, and date of birth in this email.

  • If you are sitting the examination in the Kerry Campus and need supports, please contact us at StudentservicesKerry@mtu.ie by Monday the 5th of September at 2pm. You must include your name, CAO number and date of birth in this email.

  • Your results of the MTU Mathematics Examination may be carried forward for a maximum of 2 academic years. After that, the Examination would need to be re-taken.


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.

Download sample papers 1

Paper 2 (afternoon)

Paper 2 is set at Leaving Certificate Higher Level.

Download sample papers 2


HOW IT WORKS

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

Leaving Cert. Maths Entrance Requirement

Equivalent Requirement in MTU Cork Maths Examination 2017 onwards

H4

70% average

H6

50% average

H7

40% average

O1

90% in Paper 1

O3

70% in Paper 1 or 40% average

O4

60% in Paper 1 or 35% average

O6

40% in Paper 1 or 30% average


APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 EXAMINATION

Download the following:

Payment can only be made online after the publication of the Leaving Certificate results. Payment cannot be made in person.


ADMISSIONS OFFICE

We kindly ask that you read the above information carefully before contacting the Admissions office. The Admissions office has no further information about the Maths Exam than is already provided above. Thank you.

Email: admissionscork@mtu.ie  or admisionskerry@mtu.ie