The importance of setting goals: Whether you do it in an informal, personal way or in a structured, networked fashion, goal setting is vital when undertaking a postgraduate programme. If you want to stay on top of your studies, identifying measurable targets and tracking your progress will help you get there. While you will likely […]
Springboard+ courses are one of Ireland’s most important education initiatives for unemployed people. Springboard+ offers 5,855 free places on 181 courses to help unemployed people return to education and find highly paid jobs. The courses are at certificate, degree and master’s levels. These are all in areas where there are plenty of jobs. However, Springboard+ […]
If you’re thinking about a postgraduate course in Women’s Studies, now is certainly the time. In the wake of the #MeToo movement and #TimesUp, gender issues and equality are on the forefront of a lot of conversations. And heated ones at that. The political climate worldwide is shifting, ebbing and flowing to the left and […]
From budgies to bulls, microbes to mares, and absolutely everything in between; are you tempted to take on a postgraduate course in Animal Science? Whether your preferred career is in veterinary medicine, agriculture or beyond, a postgraduate qualification is something that will set you apart from other graduates when the time comes to start sending […]
Lifelong learning, upskilling and continuous professional development are more important than ever before. Business and technologies are changing. As a result, it has become crucial for employees to upskill. You may have thought you were through with learning once you finished formal education, but it is unlikely to be the case. An educated workforce attracts […]
If you are considering a career as a chartered surveyor, you may be curious about the rewards and benefits. We have the answers! In 2016, the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland surveyed its members across all disciplines. The SCSI Salary and Benefits Report is a comprehensive salary survey for those working within property and construction. […]
If you are working towards a career in media or public relations, a postgraduate course in journalism makes a great starting point. Having a background in this field will demonstrate that you have a skill set featuring strong communication skills, a skill set that is easily transferable to a wide range of job roles. Postgraduate […]
Being able to speak a second language is like having a precious commodity. In recent years, the demand has surged for employees with foreign language skills. Ireland could do better in the multilingualism stakes. The vast majority – over ninety percent – of people in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden can […]
Digital humanities is one of the most exciting new academic fields. In brief, this is an area of scholarship where humanities and technology intersects, such as by using digital tools in humanities research work. Anyone undertaking a digital humanities postgraduate degree will use both humanities research and data-intensive computational methodologies. The combination of the two […]
A Masters in Business Administration is a postgraduate qualification which is highly sought after by working professionals. An MBA is a route to a promotion, higher salary, building your professional reputation and even managing your own business. Therefore it is popular and also has worldwide recognition. Before you commit to doing an MBA, you should […]