MSAP assessment for admission to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Mature students applying to the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences must complete a written assessment - Mature Student Admissions Pathway (MSAP).  This will consist of a two hour paper designed to determine the candidate's verbal reasoning; candidates will also be required to complete two short essays.  The MSAP is independently administered by ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research). Click this link for further information.

Application procedure and cost:

In addition to their application to the CAO, students must also apply directly to ACER to complete the MSAP assessment.  Applicants for the assessment must apply on-line to ACER at www.msap.acer.edu.au.  The cost of applying for the MSAP assessment in 2012 will be approximately €65.00 per candidate.  This fee will cover on-line registration for the test, materials required for the paper test, provision of test results to the candidate and the transfer of results to the CAO. 

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MSAP test registration period:

The only sitting of the MSAP assessment in 2012 will take place on Saturday 18th February 2012.  There will be no alternative assessment date. 

Check-in will commence at 9.00am

Test centres:

Test centres will be located in Cork, Dublin and Galway (details to be confirmed).  Every effort will be made to accomodate applicants in their preferred test centre.  However, as capacity in some test centres may be limited, places in those venues will be allocated on a first-come basis.  Early application for the test is advisable.