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Important Dates
Applications will reopen on Wednesday 9th January 2013 for the academic year 2013-2014. Please see below for other important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Applications Open | Wednesday 9th January 2013 |
| Open Evening | Wednesday 6th February 2013 4.30pm to 7.30pm |
| Closing Date for Round 1 Applications | Wednesday 6th March 2013 |
Applications
Applicants should make separate applications for each course.
Short-listing of applicants may occur for certain high demand courses. The number of interviews may be limited.
Applications must be submitted electronically on the College website. Apply for any course now in minutes, via BCFE's Student Management Application System. For more information on our Application procedure, please take a moment to visit our How to Apply page.
Schools & Courses
Browse BCFE's range of Courses in the disciplines of Art, Design and Graphics, Animation, Business, Digital Media and Games, Lifelong Learning, Media, Music Performance, Management & Sound, Social Care, Television and Film, and, Travel, Tourism and Reception.
BCFE Course Fees
All successful applicants must pay a deposit of €40 to secure place on their course, the balance of the course fee must be paid on registration day in late August.
- VTOS Students will have the fees refunded in late October.
- BTEA Students will receive grant (€500) in early October.
- Maintenance Grants will commence in October/November.
You cannot become a fully registered BCFE student until COURSE FEES are paid in full.
Exhibitions
From time to time the College, and Schools and Courses within the College, hold open days, exhibitions, gigs and toher events. Please visit our Exhibitions page for further up-to-date information.
STUDENT DESTINATIONS
Our yearly Student Destinations Survey reveals that more than half of our graduates progress to further/higher education within BCFE or in Irish or UK higher education institutions.
Numbers going directly into employment has decreased due to the fall in work opportunities nationally.
Progression
Graduates from BCFE progress to many different institutions depending on the level of their award, their individual grades, and the subject match. Please see our Progression page for further information
MATURE STUDENTS
Applications from mature students are welcomed to all courses.
Normal entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) depending on their life experience and education to date.
