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I want information about further training or postgraduate study How can you find out about different courses or research
possibilities?
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Ireland: the Gradireland website
allows you to search all the postgraduate taught courses in Ireland and provides
links to each university wbesite
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UK: for postgraduate programmes
in the UK the Prospects Web
is a good place to start and has links to the
universities offering courses
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abroad: If you are considering studying abroad, allow extra time to make
arrangements - for some countries applications should be made a year
in advance.
Check with the embassy of the relevant country. The Prospects
website has information on study in different countries.
Note that language skills may be required as well as visas and/or
resident permits
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Research Opportunities: to find out about
research opportunities you need to contact universities directly
or check their websites and keep an eye on the national newspapers
Check-list for selecting postgraduate courses
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What is the focus of the course? Does it match your
areas of interest?
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Is the course available full-time, part-time or
by distance learning?
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What are the fees and possible funding options?
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What jobs have graduates from this course actually
gone on to do? Remember that university Careers Services collect information
on the first jobs of postgraduates after one year.
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Things to know about application procedures
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Start Now! Allow plenty of time to find
out what study and research opportunities exist. What
are the academic requirements? What does the application process
involve? Is there any financial support available?
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There is no central applications system (like
CAO or UCAS) for postgraduate study.
Check the application procedure for your course by contacting the
institution in question. Check out Prospects
web and GradIreland. It is possible to apply online for postgrad courses in the UK on the Prospects website.
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Each institution has its own procedure but generally requires
a completed application form, documentary evidence of academic achievements
and references
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Some vocational courses have clearing houses - check closing dates,
as some are as early as December for courses beginning the following
September
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For some vocational courses such as teaching or social work, you
may be expected to have gained some relevant work experience before
making your application. Getting some exposure to the job shows
that you are interested enough to find out more.
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