<P> Third - level education in the Republic of Ireland includes all education after second - level , encompassing higher education in universities and colleges and further education on Post Leaving Certificate ( PLC ) and other courses . The degree - awarding authorities approved by the Government of Ireland , which can grant awards at all academic levels , are University of Dublin , National University of Ireland ( Cork , Dublin , Galway and Maynooth ) , Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Dublin City University , Dublin Institute of Technology , Higher Education and Training Awards Council , St. Patrick 's College , Maynooth ( Pontifical University ) , and University of Limerick . The King 's Inns of Dublin has a limited role in education specialising in the preparation of candidates for the degree of barrister - at - law to practice as barristers . Medical schools in Ireland also have particular regulation . There were seven establishments of higher education within the Republic of Ireland ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2008 . </P>
<P> Third - level education in the Republic of Ireland includes all education after second - level , encompassing higher education in universities and colleges and further education on Post Leaving Certificate ( PLC ) and other courses . The degree - awarding authorities approved by the Government of Ireland , which can grant awards at all academic levels , are University of Dublin , National University of Ireland ( Cork , Dublin , Galway and Maynooth ) , Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Dublin City University , Dublin Institute of Technology , Higher Education and Training Awards Council , St. Patrick 's College , Maynooth ( Pontifical University ) , and University of Limerick . The King 's Inns of Dublin has a limited role in education specialising in the preparation of candidates for the degree of barrister - at - law to practice as barristers . Medical schools in Ireland also have particular regulation . There were seven establishments of higher education within the Republic of Ireland ranked among the top 500 universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2008 . </P>
what is a third level degree in ireland
what is a third level degree in ireland
higher education in universities and colleges and further education on Post Leaving Certificate ( PLC ) and other courses
higher education in universities and colleges and further education on Post Leaving Certificate ( PLC ) and other courses