To apply for a place on an Open Training College course

• If you’re interested in applying for the BA (Ord) in Applied Social Studies course, download the application form here (right click and select Save As… to download).
• If you are a volunteer you will also need to fill out this additional Volunteer Form.
• If you are an international enquirer, please click here for information which may be important for your application. International applicants may send in their full application whilst preparing for their English proficiency test.
• If you are interested in applying for the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies course, download the application form here.
• If you would like to apply for one of the Applied Management courses, download the Management Application Form here.

• If you are interested in the shorter Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in Social Studies and Management, click here for information on the CPD modules and here for a CPD application form.

• Or, you can write or call the College and a form will be posted out to you. Click here to visit the contact page, or here to download (free) Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the forms.

• Ensure you answer all questions in all sections of the application form. Incomplete forms will be returned. This could delay your application and cost you a place on a course.

• If choosing to avail of the Partnership Approach, complete Section 5 of the application form with your manager or other authorised person in your agency. Ensure all details are completed and that it is signed by the relevant person.

• Return the following documentation to the Open Training College:
  • fully completed application form
  • €80 application fee (for Management and Social Studies courses) (non-refundable)
  • two passport size photographs, signed on the back
  • copy of photo identification, such as a driving license or passport (for international applicants)

• We will acknowledge your application by written receipt within two weeks. If you do not receive a receipt, you should contact us immediately. Click here to see the steps involved in your application.

• For Degree applicants:
  • You will be called for a short informal interview/information session (Applicants Day) to discuss your application and verify details
  • each student is required to pay at least 25% of the annual course fee at Registration
  • All applicants are required to undertake the MyOTC Online Module – an online course allowing applicants to explore and obtain specific online skills that are required by each student to make the best use of the eLearning environment.  Details of this course will be shared at Applicants Day. Click here for a copy of the course manual which lists the expected tasks to be undertaken by each student.

• For shorter courses, eg. Foundation Diploma in Training and Education in Supported Employment, full payment is required in advance.

If your application is successful, we will write to you to offer you a place on the course.

Important information about payment

The College regrets that fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Good luck.  We look forward to receiving your application.