Career Paths

Want insight into career paths in your field? Curious what your working life might be like? Want to know how others found success?

We interviewed a range of successful people to find out what they studied and how their careers are progressing. This is to give you some insight about what to expect by following a particularly career.

NUIG 2019 Student Explore Innovation Awards Winners

NUIG 2019 Student Explore Innovation Awards Winners

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Creating medical solutions to help feed patients, preserving our rich history, gamifying navigating University campuses and improving the quality of lives of children with sensory processing disorders are among the…
30% Club Scholarships at Maynooth University

30% Club Scholarships at Maynooth University

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The 30% Club is a collaborative business-led effort to make real change in Ireland, aiming towards 30% female representation in senior management by 2020. Maynooth University is offering two full-fee…
Queen’s Postdoc Showcase

Queen’s Postdoc Showcase

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The Queen’s Postdoc Showcase is a must attend for all QUB postdocs! In 2019, the Postdoc Showcase returns as part of the international strand of National Postdoc Appreciation Week and…
Civil Engineering Courses

Civil Engineering Courses

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With huge levels of growth in the Irish construction industry at the moment, driven by both government and EU investment, Civil Engineering is a very attractive career path for the…
UL Cork Roadshow

UL Cork Roadshow

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Come along to the UL Roadshow to learn about your options. This event takes place on 21st March 2019, 5-8pm at The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork. Thinking of…
Graduating Soon? Visit the Jobs Expo Cork

Graduating Soon? Visit the Jobs Expo Cork

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Are you Munster-based and planning the next steps in your career?  Then, make sure to visit the Jobs Expo Cork. This Jobs Expo event will be held at the Clayton…
Apply Now for the IRC Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme

Apply Now for the IRC Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme

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Combining excellent research with workplace experience, the Irish Research Council’s Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme is a unique national initiative. First piloted in 2012, it provides students in all disciplines an opportunity…
Introducing Postgraduate Qualifications

Introducing Postgraduate Qualifications

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There is a wide variety of postgraduate qualifications available from Irish universities and other third-level institutions, each with potential pros and cons for different students. This section contains information on…
Mature Students: Discover Trinity 2018

Mature Students: Discover Trinity 2018

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Do you want to discover Trinity? Experience a day as a mature student in Trinity by taking real lectures, meeting other matures, talking to academics and touring the campus. They…
Five Top Paying Careers

Five Top Paying Careers

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When considering a career, salary is obviously a massive differentiator and will have a major impact on where you choose to work. However it should not be the only element…
Considering a Career in Arts & Humanities?

Considering a Career in Arts & Humanities?

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While it’s among the most popular degree choices, many Arts & Humanities students consider it just a stepping stone to a more specialised degree via further study. While it may…
Career in Focus: How to Become a Solicitor

Career in Focus: How to Become a Solicitor

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What does it take to become a Solicitor? Here at Postgrad.ie, we break down the skills and qualifications you need to take on a career in this area. A career…
Ireland’s Top MBA Programmes

Ireland’s Top MBA Programmes

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A Masters in Business Administration Programme, also known as an MBA, is amongst the most ambitious study undertakings available, in terms of career progression, it’s also proven to be one…
Career in Focus: Chef

Career in Focus: Chef

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What does it take to become a Chef? Here at Postgrad.ie, we break down the skills and qualifications you need to take on a career in this area. With the…
Career in Focus: Human Resources

Career in Focus: Human Resources

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What does it take to work in Human Resources? Here at Postgrad.ie, we break down the skills and qualifications you need to take on a career in this area. With…
Career in Focus: Web Designer

Career in Focus: Web Designer

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What does it take to become a Web Designer? Here at Postgrad.ie, we break down the skills and qualifications you need to take on a career in this area. With…