Exams Support

Get exam ready! Find information on past exam papers, student created exam tips, podcasts and lots more, to help you prepare and succeed in upcoming exams.

Past Exam Papers

Past exam papers are a valuable resource for creating effective study plans. You can find them on this webpage. Search by module / subject code to get the correct papers. 

Past papers are not available for all academic programmes, please check with your lecturer if you can't find them on the webpage.

NEW! Exam Guide

Have you left your exam prep until the last week and are starting to feel stressed? This exam guide brings together what you need to know in one concise, easy-to-use document, helping you stay focused, and make your studying that bit easier.

NEW! Exam Supports Podcasts

In these two new podcasts, Caróg Coughlan-Green, Systems Co-Ordinator, chats with members of the Disability Support Service (DSS).

Catherine Dufficy, Disability Officer outlines the exam supports and exam accommodations that are available to students registered with the Disability Support Service. Listen in now. 

Kate Brooks, Occupational Therapist, talks about time management, the importance of sleep and shares planning techniques to stay organised and advises to ensure to also plan is time for fun and social activities!  Listen in now. 

Podcast - Your First Year Exams Survival Guide 

AnnMarie Gilchrist, Student Advisor with the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences and the School of Law chats with host Barry Ó Siochrú, former Students' Union Vice President for Gaeilge 2022/23, and provides practical tips on sitting your first university exams. Listen here. Transcript available here. 

What Happens on the Day of the Exam?

Take a look a the Exams Office FAQ page to find our what you can expect on the day of the exam. 

Exam Top Tips - Created by Students

Our students have created this list of their top tips for getting exam ready. 

Campus Catering - Opening Hours

The campus food outlets have updated opening hours during study week and exams, take a look at the updated list on this link.

Campus shuttle Bus

The shuttle bus will run for the duration of exams, with the last bus leaving Orbsen Building at 7.15pm. Download the Safe Zone app to track the bus. 

Study Spaces

Take a look at this list of study spaces that are available from Saturday 3rd April, through to Sunday 10 May.