Advertisement

Are universities creating a ‘gaming system’ for niche, high-point courses?

Last year over 20 undergraduate courses determined their entry by random selection. With the numb...

Share this article

07.30 11 May 2026


Are universities creating a ‘gaming system’ for niche, high-point courses?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.30 11 May 2026


Last year over 20 undergraduate courses determined their entry by random selection. With the number of students reaching maximum points growing over the past few years, we talk to Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless about the impacts of this. 


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

Winners and Sinners

00:28:36

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:28:36


The importance of Russell Bran...

00:07:02

The importance of Russell Brand’s rape conviction

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:02


Sport with John Duggan: Irelan...

00:08:46

Sport with John Duggan: Ireland face Argentina

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:46


The Divided States of America...

00:47:32

The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 4

The Pat Kenny Show

00:47:32