Information Resources

The organisations listed below are partners in Caeers4Graduates and their web sites all provide further useful information:

• Dublin Institute of Technology
• Trinity College Dublin
• University of Limerick
• University of Ulster

• Grad Ireland is a web site for Irish graduates
• Prospects Graduate Services is a comprehensive careers web site for graduates

The information sources listed below are not intended to be comprehensive and, with the exception of Prospects Graduate Services, are not endorsed in any way.

Web Sites

Braintrack
Links to higher education institutions in over 170 countries
http://www.braintrack.com/

Find a Masters
Guide to MBA, LLM, MSc, MA, MEd, MRes and MPhil programmes in the UK
http://www.findamasters.com

Find a PhD
Guide to current research and PhD studentships in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy
http://www.findaphd.com

Further study abroad

Study in Canada
Guide to studying in Canada
http://www.studyincanada.com/

Petersons
Guide to studying in the USA
http://www.petersons.com/

Study USA
Guide for international students
http://www.studyusa.com/

Eurograduate
Postgraduate opps in Europe
http://www.eurograduate.com/educ2.html

FINAID
US Scholarships, grants and competitions
http://www.finaid.com/

Education New Zealand
Guide to studying in New Zealand
http://www.educationnz.org.nz/

Ploteus
Information on education and training throughout the EU
http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/portal/home.jsp

IDP Education Australia
Online application to Australian universities
http://www.idp.com

Fulbright
Advice and info on postgraduate study in the USA
http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

Further Study And Training: Ireland

Daycourses
Guide to full time and third level courses in Ireland eg VEC colleges - PLC courses
http://www.daycourses.com/

Nightcourses
Directory of night courses in Ireland
http://www.nightcourses.com/

National Distance Education
Centre Listing of distance learning courses at Dublin City University
http://www.dcu.ie/oscail/

Department For Employment and Education(NI)
Information on Funding (Northern Ireland)
http://www.delni.gov.uk/

Higher Education Authority
Links to all Irish university and institute of technology web sites, together with links to information on humanities and social science scholarships. Gives information on recognition of Irish qualifications abroad
http://www.hea.ie/

Open University
Prospectus of courses in Ireland run by distance learning
http://www3.open.ac.uk/near-you/ireland/

Qualifax
A searchable database of over 3,500 full time courses covering all Higher Education Institutions in all of Ireland (degree, diploma, certificate, PLCs
http://www.qualifax.ie/whatis.htm

CAO
web-site listing all undergraduates courses in Ireland
http://www.cao.ie/

GradIreland
The official Irish Graduate Careers Site listing all taught postgraduate Diploma and Masters courses in Ireland
http://www.gradireland.com/courses/index.asp?bhcp=1

Education Provider Locator
Locates local education providers throughout Ireland
http://www.education.ie/

Discover Guidance
Complete resource for Mature Students considering further studies
http://www.discoverguidance.ie/

Study in the UK

Learn Direct
Searchable Database of courses throughout the UK
http://www.learndirect.co.uk/

UCAS
web-site for undergraduate courses in the UK
http://www.ucas.ac.uk/

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Quality ratings of UK universities
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/

Prospects
Database of post-grad courses - UK
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Search_courses_and_research/p!eacge;jsessionid=914321042197773847

HERO
(Higher Education and Research Opportunities) Gateway site to the UKs universities, colleges and research organisations.
http://www.hero.ac.uk/

Education UK
website, produced by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification
http://www.educationuk.org/

National Grid For Learning
Network of links to learning sites(UK)
http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/

Books

The directory of Grant-making trusts: 2003-2004
Lists trusts that may award funding for study

Directory of postgraduate study in Ireland
Reference booklet available from Irish University Careers Services

AGCAS Postgraduate Study and Research (UK)


PostGradireland
Directory of graduate opportunities in Ireland; included in Gradireland Directory

AGCSI A Guide to Postgraduate Study and Awards (Ireland)
Guide to professional studies and Vocational Courses (Ireland)

Charities Digest: 2004
Lists charities that may award funding for study; Michael D. Chapman

The Grants Register 2004
A guide to postgraduate funding worldwide; Louise Baynes (Editor)