Maths Competency Test
Twice a year, the University holds Mathematics Competency Tests (MCT) for applicants to our Level 8 (Honours), Engineering (General Entry) TU805 course which requires Higher Level Mathematics. The purpose of the MCT is to offer candidates an alternative route to achieve this minimum entry requirement.
The MCT is set at a similar standard as the Leaving Certificate Honours Mathematics examination. Students that have studied the Leaving Certificate Mathematics curriculum at Honours Level are invited to sit the exam.
The MCT is not obligatory and no extra CAO points are awarded for successful students. There is no cost to sit the exam. Those students that are successful will have met the minimum entry requirement of Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics.
Maths Competency Test 25 - 27 March 2024
TU Dublin will host a MCT on 25th, 26th and 27th March 2024. Register for this event using the online form and we will contact you with further details closer to the time.
Results
We will provide applicants' scores directly to the CAO. The CAO will allocate places on the course according to the minimum entry requirements and points system, and is subject to applicants' preferences on their CAO application. Please note that success in the MCT does not automatically guarantee a place on the course.
We will endeavour to furnish applicants with the results of the exam within one week by email. Results will be provided in the following format:
- Matriculate – 60% or more
- Pass – 40% to 59%
- Fail – 39% or less
Further Information
- MCT Test Syllabus
- Math Tables will be supplied in the exam hall
Exam Past Papers
Queries
School of Transport & Civil Engineering
- Email: school.tce@tudublin.ie