Transfer to University of Galway
Hi everyone,I am from Ukraine under Temporary Protection living in Galway (sorry if you are tired of us by now, I am just in a very stressful situation and desperate for guidance).
I am currently finishing Year 2 of my LLB at TUS in Limerick, but I want to transfer into Year 2 of the Law (BCL) programme at the University of Galway.Commuting to Limerick daily on trains/buses is physically and financially unsustainable. I cannot afford Limerick rent, and I work a job in Galway to pay rent for the house I share with my family.Academically, I have a QQI Level 5 from GTI and completed Year 1 at TUS with a 54.58% average (60 ECTS cleared, but via autumn repeats). My grades aren't perfect because I had to study complex law in a foreign language, while managing the brutal commute.The School of Law guidelines strictly require CAO points equivalent and state that autumn repeats are not normally considered. But what about previous year? I also have my Ukrainian school leaving certificate; if I’ve calculated it correctly, my mark should convert to around 450 CAO points.…
Does the Personal Statement play a big role in outweighing average grades? Do they ever make exceptions for severe financial/commuting hardships ? Also, is it a good idea to visit the School of Law office on campus in person to explain my situation?
Thanks for any insights.