文档介绍：Postgraduate Study….
Further Study -
What’s right for me?
Angela Collins
Careers Advisor
Making Postgraduate Decisions
Consider course demands
What course interests you and where is it available?
Selection procedures
Methods of study
Job prospects
Further considerations….
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Courses of Interest & Availability?
Course(s)
Current specialism / Hybrid / Conversion
Research your options…. Apply in time!
Location
Dublin only / Nationwide
UK / Europe / Rest of world
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Methods of Study
Full-time
Part-time
Distance
Modular
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Considerations…???
How many hours per week?
Will I be able to hold down a part-time job?
Financially feasible v’s Investment in your mitted?
Defer for a year?
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Popular Reasons for Pursuing PG Study
Enjoyment of subject at undergraduate level
Need it to pursue chosen career
Want to convert to a new career area
Don’t know what I want to do ….give me time
Lecturer’s suggested this option
Opportunity to study / work abroad
Benefits of PG Study…. for YOU…..
Opportunity to specialise at a higher level
Gain more relevant work related “transferable skills”- helps with Employers
May gain Work Experience
Salary usually increases
working opportunity
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Benefits from Employers Perspective…..
Value the advanced knowledge and skills
developed
Demonstrates determination to eed
Some employers will fund further study /
professional qualifications
PhD’s
(3 – 6 years)
Masters
Taught or Research
Postgraduate Options
Conversion Courses
Higher Diplomas
Employment Sector
Postgraduate Options ….
Choosing a programme
Taught Programmes Research Programmes
- Type
- Duration
- Programme content
- Entry requirements
- Closing date(s)