The application for your postgraduate course is not something that should be taken lightly, and must be afforded the proper consideration and time. Academic qualifications are obviously very important but they are not the only factor you need to take into account when applying for that postgraduate course. You are creating a ‘selling document’ and […]
Then make sure to read this first. In its best form, distance learning, or online learning, offers all the benefits of an institution’s course syllabus to a student from a remote location. This means learners can pursue their postgraduate study at their own time and place. However, in order to get the best benefits from […]
Choosing a university is a big deal. As a postgrad student you’ve already done it at least once. It is not necessarily any easier the second time! When you decide to do a postgraduate course you may wonder whether to continue your education with your existing university or head off for fresh pastures. However, it […]
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 […]
There are as many reasons to do a postgraduate degree as there are postgraduate options. Whether you are fresh from undergraduate studies, looking to advance your skills or to change career, a postgraduate degree can have many benefits. The big question is: do you need one? Postgraduate studies will give you an increased level of […]
If you are considering postgraduate study, you probably have questions – generally lots of questions. We have collected some of the most common questions postgrad students have, as well as answers, to help you make the right decision. Do I need a postgraduate degree? The easy, but not very helpful answer is it depends. For […]
Almost 50 per cent of all postgraduate students at Irish universities are studying part-time. This includes mature students, who decide to return to education at different stages of their careers, as well as students who have just graduated from their primary degree, and don’t want to commit to a further year studying full-time. Part-time postgraduate […]
A fresh challenge: How a return to study can benefit your career and your outlook on life. The pressures of developing and sustaining a professional career can be significant, but the benefits of taking a step back and seeing where you could improve your skills, and how that could boost your own career, are equally […]
The time has come for the Celtic Phoenix to stop parading its flash (green?) fur coat and surgically reshaped shiny beak and step up to the plate; we face stiff competition for investment, from Eastern Europe and Asia in particular. A call for upskilling across all branches of the Irish economy has rang out, and […]
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in tertiary education refers to a framework for developing flexible learning environments and materials that can accommodate different learning styles, abilities, disabilities, and other needs among diverse students. What is Universal Design in Tertiary Education? Multiple means of representation – Presenting course content in different formats like text, audio, video, […]