Depending on your chosen institution and course, you may need to take an admissions test as part of your application (some joint degree courses require you to take two tests).
As well as being an entry requirement, an admissions test gives you the chance to show your potential to succeed in your course.
BMAT - Biomedical Admissions Test
Next Test Date: 4th November 2020
The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is an admissions test for applicants to Medicine, Biomedical Science and Dentistry courses at certain universities.
* On 4th November, BMAT will be a computer based test
BMAT gives you the chance to stand out from the
crowd and show your potential to succeed on medical and health-related courses. It tests your ability to apply scientific and mathematical knowledge, as well as problem solving, critical thinking and written communication skills that are essential to university-level study. Read More
Registration Opens - 1st September to 1st October
Late Registration - 2nd October to 15th October
Test Venue - Louth English, Creative Spark, Dundalk
Test Fee - €160 Standard / €200 Late Registration
How to Register
1. Download Application Form - Download Link
2. Complete Form & Return to info@louthenglish.ie
3. Make Your Payment
TMUA - Test of Mathematics for University Admission
Next Test Date: 5th November 2020
The Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate that you have the essential mathematical thinking and reasoning skills needed for a demanding undergraduate Mathematics or Mathematics-related course.
* On 5th November, TMUA will be a computer based test
As you can decide if you want to share you results with universities or not after you have received them, the test gives you a risk-free opportunity to prove your potential, and in some cases to receive a reduced offer.
Registration Opens - 1st September to 1st October
Late Registration - 2nd October to 15th October
Test Venue - Louth English, Creative Spark, Dundalk
Test Fee - €160 Standard / €190 Late Registration
How to Register
1. Download Application Form - Download Link
2. Complete Form & Return to info@louthenglish.ie
3. Make Your Payment
Next Test Date: 4th or 5th November 2020
Cambridge Assessment work with the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge to produce and deliver a range of pre-interview assessments. These assessments are required for a number of undergraduate courses, as part of the application process. For certain courses, you may be required to take more than one test.
* On 4th/5th November, some tests will be computer based. See list below
We recommend you check which test(s) your course requires with your University before booking. For courses currently using the pre-interview assessments please click here.
Registration Opens - 1st September to 1st October
Test Venue - Louth English, Creative Spark, Dundalk
Test Fee - €60 Standard
How to Register
1. Download Application Form - Download Link
2. Complete Form & Return to info@louthenglish.ie
3. Make Your Payment
List of Admissions Tests Available
Test Date: 4th November
Paper Based
- Classics Admissions Test (CAT)
- English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)
- Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT)
- Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT)
- Philosophy Test
- Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT)
Test Date: 5th November
Computer Based
- Thinking Skills Assessment: Section 1 (TSA S1)
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) Oxford
- Cambridge Test of Mathematics for University
Admission (CTMUA)
Paper Based
- Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA)
- History Aptitude Test (HAT)
- Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
- Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)
STEP - Sixth Term Examination Paper
Next Test Dates:
STEP 2 - 9am, 14th June 2021
STEP 3 - 9am, 17th June 2021
STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper) Mathematics is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics.
STEP is used by the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick and Imperial College London. Please check the details of your course(s) to confirm if you are required to take STEP as part of the application process. If you are in any doubt, please contact the university directly.
Registration Opens - 15th March 2021
Registration Closes - 7th May 2021
Test Venue - Louth English, Creative Spark, Dundalk
Test Fee - €180 per paper (STEP 2 or 3)
How to Register
1. Download Application Form - Download Link
2. Complete Form & Return to info@louthenglish.ie
3. Make Your Payment
