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Routes to a degreeOur “Progression Route” structure meansthat you can come into GMIT to study for aHigher Certificate (Level 6). Then you canprogress to a Degree (Level 7), and/or anHonours Degree (Level 8).

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THINK PREFERENCE, NOT POINTS:List your courses in order ofpreference, not based on how manypoints you think you’ll get.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE: Thinkabout the subjects you enjoy, andare good at – this is a good placeto start.

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ASK QUESTIONS: Research yourcourse and college choices withfriends, relatives, and bycontacting the colleges directly –people will be happy to help.

DON’T LEAVE ANY BLANKS: Remember you can get two offers from the CAO – one at Level 6/7 and one at Level 8. So, make sure to fill out both lists on your CAO form.Once in GMIT, you can use GMIT’s Progression Routes to move from one level to the next.

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Education (Art, Design and Graphics) 8 CCAM GA285

Early Childhood Education and Care 6 Mayo GA864

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Furniture Design, Making and Technology (Hons) 8 Letterfrack GA984

Geography and Outdoor Education 8 Mayo GA891

Manufacturing Engineering Design (Hons) 8 Galway GA685

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Check outwww.gmit.ie/general/accommodationfor advice on finding accommodationin student villages and private rentedaccommodation.

For most people, college means movingto a new town or city and trying to findaccommodation for the first time.

Joining one of our clubs or societies gives you the opportunity to meet friendswith similar interests / hobbies, while taking a break from study.

Clubs and Societies

GMIT SocietiesOur Societies are run voluntarily bystudents, for students. With a host ofacademic, cultural and hobby basedsocieties, there will be something tosuit you.

Societies include:

• African Caribbean Society

• Anime and Manga Society

• Art Society

• Best Buddies

• Christian Society

• Comedy Society

• Computing Society

• Cryptocurrencies Society

• DJ Society

• Engineering Society

• Environmental Society

• Filmhub Society

• Gaming Society

• Habitat for Humanity

• Heritage Society

• International Students Society

• Investment Society

• Mature Student Society

• Music Society

• Nutrition Society

• Pride Society

• Vegan Society

• Yoga Society

GMIT ClubsOur sports clubs are a great way to meet like-minded people while getting involved in physicalactivity at your desired level. We have dedicatedSports Officers and a GAA Officer to support clubactivities across our five campuses.

Clubs include:

• Airsoft

• Archery

• Athletics

• Badminton

• Boxing

• Camogie

• Cheerleading/Gymnastics

• Cricket

• Equestrian

• Gaelic Football

• Handballing

• Hurling

• Indoor Soccer and Futsal

• Karate

• Kayaking

• Ladies Basketball

• Ladies Football

• Ladies Rugby

• Ladies Soccer

• Men’s Rugby

• Men’s Soccer

• Mountaineering

• Rowing

• Sailing

• Sub Aqua

• Surfing

• Table Tennis

• Ultimate Frisbee

• Volleyball

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