College course points to rise after top Leaving Cert results

Leaving Certificate points needed for many high- demand degree courses look set to rise again as nearly 700 students more than last year received over 450 points.

College course points to rise after top Leaving Cert results
Sat, 15 Aug, 2015 - 01:00
Niall Murray

The improved exam results could particularly impact engineering and technology courses which have more students seeking entry through the Central Applications Office (CAO) than in 2014.

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