What I learned: How a postgrad helped my career
The range of postgraduate options has never been broader. We asked a number of postgrads how they fared
Postgrads & MBAs
Selection of popular MBA courses
We take a look at some of the MBA courses available in Ireland’s universities and business schools
Seven questions to ask when choosing a postgrad
Research is important when choosing a postgraduate programme that aligns with your academic and career aspirations
Spotlight on your postgradate course options
We look at some of the many postgraduate courses available in Ireland’s universities
‘Low tuition fees, transport is free’: Mastering further education abroad
An increasing number of Irish students are opting to apply to colleges abroad
Turning a new page: challenges and benefits of returning to education
Postgraduate courses and MBAs can not only boost self-confidence and self-esteem but often lead to higher earning potential
Furthering your education: What are the ‘degree-specific’ benefits offered by an MBA?
An MBA can be a route to a promotion, higher salary, building your professional reputation or managing your own business
What skills are needed in the current economic climate?
Undertaking a postgraduate programme can help you enter the labour market or diversify in other areas
What are the benefits of a postgraduate degree?
Completing a postgraduate course can open doors to new opportunities and also increase the earning potential of graduates.
Returning to college? Here are funding options to help cover the costs of your postgrad or MBA
Research your funding options well before starting your application for postgraduate studies
What type of postgraduate courses can you take?
Prospective postgraduate students have a diverse array of options, ranging from taught to research programmes, PhDs to master’s
Postgraduate studies: What does an MBA teach you?
Mastering critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential for addressing complex issues effectively
PhD stipend increase is ‘step one’, Harris says
Minister announces €3,000 increase from January in stipend paid to PhD students to a total of €22,000 per year and flags further increase
Postgraduate researchers protest at Dáil over pay and conditions
Those working in sector paid average of just €7.88 per hour while excluded from supports for other workers, say representatives
Spotlight on your MBA course options
A selection of popular MBA courses in some of Ireland’s universities and colleges
What skills are needed in the current economic climate?
A postgrad may help you gain in-demand skills to match the needs of employers
Why I did my postgrad overseas: Dr Siobhán McElduff
Siobhán McElduff completed her MA in the University of Victoria in Canada, and her PhD at the University of Southern California
How to fund a postgraduate degree or MBA
Further study can be expensive but there are ways for prospective students to seek assistance
Building skills and boosting employability through further learning
Further study can develop your skillset and provide the training needed to help you achieve your career goals
‘You acquire leadership skills, you acquire … knowledge’
Studying for an MBA demands a significant investment of time and money but it can open up new possibilities and opportunities
Choosing a postgraduate course: What should you consider?
What you need to know before choosing a course that is the right fit
What could a postgraduate course offer you?
Seven students from a wide range of courses share their experiences and advice
Should you do your postgraduate course abroad?
Doing a postgrad degree abroad can be cheaper while also offering valuable international experience
Thinking of doing an MBA? Good news: you don’t need a background in business
An MBA is a postgraduate qualification that is highly sought after by working professionals
Step in a new direction: Two postgraduates on their surprising choices
We spoke with two postgraduate students to see how they approached their studies
Considering a postgraduate course? Here is a list of the most popular programmes across the country
Focusing on eight different colleges, we list the top five courses from each institution with detailed highlights
Getting the right advice: How to choose a postgraduate course
Choosing a course that suits you doesn’t have to be difficult
Other options: Studying for a master’s in Europe
Cost and access are big draws for students opting to study in European colleges
Further study moves to hybrid – but will the changes stick?
The pandemic forced a changed from in-person learning
MBA Options 2022: Spotlight on courses around the country
A selection of popular MBA courses in some of Ireland’s universities and colleges
Crack the code: How further study can boost your career
‘Learning gives us confidence, and it shows employers that you mean business’
Why do a postgraduate degree?
A more specialised qualification can help you change career direction or gain skills
A round-up of popular courses in universities around the country
We list the top five courses and focus on a sample course from each college featured
What could a postgraduate course offer you?
Six students from a wide range of courses share their experiences and advice
10 things to consider about doing an MBA
What you need to know about doing a business management degree
How to fund your higher education programme
Awards, scholarships and grants are available to help fund your master’s or PhD
What skills are needed in the current economic climate?
A postgrad may help you gain in-demand skills to match the needs of employers
How to differentiate between postgrad courses
A specialised qualification can help you change career direction or gain new skills
Future-proofing in a pandemic-hit jobs market
A postgraduate programme may help you gain stills to match the needs of employers
More people opting for business degrees as their first choice
Invest in your future with one of the many business degree programmes on offer
How to select the right postgraduate course
Ask yourself what type of programme you wish to follow: research or taught
How to choose the right MBA
Thinking of an MBA? There are about a dozen to choose from in Ireland alone.
MBA Options 2021: Spotlight on courses around the country
A selection of popular MBA courses in universities and colleges
The A-Z guide to negotiating the MBA process
Our guide covers all the bases when it comes to making that key decision
Thousands of higher education places available for people reskilling
Springboard+ offers 392 free, part-time conversion courses in higher education
How an MBA can bring career success
A doctor, software developer and senior manager in a pharma firm speak about the benefits of completing an MBA
What was the best thing the MBA had to offer you?
Former MBA students discuss their experiences in business school
Postgrad Options 2021: Spotlight on courses around the country
A selection of popular postgraduate courses in universities, colleges and institutes of technology
How to fund your postgraduate education
Awards, scholarships and grants are available to help fund your masters or PhD
Why study for a postgrad?
Graduates share the insights and experience they gained during their postgrad
Matching skills with labour market demand
In an increasingly competitive jobs market it is always worth considering what will set you apart
How to select the right postgraduate course for you
Ask yourself what type of programme you wish to follow: research or taught
A selection of MBA courses in Ireland’s leading business schools
We take a look at some of the many MBA courses available in Ireland’s universities and business schools
Juggling life and a postgrad: 'I’ll be doing the wash-up until 2023!'
Five graduates share the insights and experience they gained during their postgrad
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