the lives of secondary school students of different social backgrounds and in different school settings, in a high …-stakes context. It draws on multilevel analysis of longitudinal Growing Up in Ireland data, alongside narratives from in-depth case … higher socio-economic student intakes. SE is viewed as an investment, particularly among students with average and above …

administrative data from Ireland, we explore the performance in college of different types of students. We find that post … their greater prior achievement, and this is true in both non-STEM and STEM fields. Disabled students, students from … disadvantaged schools, and students who qualify for means-tested financial aid are less likely to complete and less likely to obtain …

This book brings together research relating to the economics of higher education in Ireland and presents evidence that … and understanding of higher education in Ireland from an economic perspective. Key chapters discuss the factors … will serve as a useful and up-to-date resource for policymakers, researchers, academics and students across a range of …

The number of non-EEA students coming to Ireland to study has increased in recent years. However, difficulties with … immigration registration delays, employment and accommodation could affect Ireland's attractiveness as a place to study and find …