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Planning for Postgraduate Study

Planning for Postgraduate Study. Planning for Postgraduate Study. Why Postgraduate Study? Types of Courses Timing & Location How Much? Applications Studying Abroad. Why Postgraduate Study?. What are your goals? Career objectives / plans Employment prospects

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Planning for Postgraduate Study

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  1. Planning for Postgraduate Study

  2. Planning for Postgraduate Study • Why Postgraduate Study? • Types of Courses • Timing & Location • How Much? • Applications • Studying Abroad

  3. Why Postgraduate Study? • What are your goals? • Career objectives / plans • Employment prospects • Interest in the academic area / academia • Professional requirement • Convert to a new area • Uncertainty/recommendation of others • Key issues you need to think about… • Sufficient motivation • Academic ability, suitability and your needs • Time and money

  4. Types of Postgraduate Courses • Taught versus Research degrees • Taught Grad Diplomas/Masters degrees • Full-time/part-time/bloc release • Conversion courses • Development of an academic specialism • Entry requirements vary (2.2 Hons. plus) • Research degrees • Entry requirements: usually 1st & 2nd Class Hons. degrees • Full-time and part-time • May include some taught elements (methodology, etc) • Research proposal and plan • Masters: 1-3 years (60,000 words); PhD: 3-5 years (100,000)

  5. Converting your degree • Study for a PG Diploma • Allow you to “convert” to a new discipline • Something completely different OR • May compliment your degree • e.g. social care to speech therapy • e.g. science to medical school

  6. Timing and Location • When to study • After your first degree … easiest time • After a break • After working full-time • While still working full or part-time • Where to study • In Ireland: Limerick or elsewhere • Overseas: planning and timeframe • Advantages/disadvantages of moving institution • Personal/professional considerations

  7. Type of course Number of places Selection criteria Closing date Employment record Fees and finance Size of Department Research interests Type of supervision Facilities Inside story Publishing rights Evaluate what is on offer

  8. How much? • Tuition Fees - €2,500 - €27,000 depending on your discipline and institution • ICT Courses covered by the Graduate Skills Conversion Programme - €1,600 • Higher Education Grants & VEC Scholarships apply for full-time approved Postgrad courses of 1 year or more Ireland & Northern Ireland ONLY More information: www.studentfinance.ie

  9. Applications • Apply directly to the institution using their official Postgrad application form • Ensure you have the necessary documentation – references, transcripts etc. • Some Universities use www.pac.ie for on-line applications (DCU, NUI Galway, UCC and DIT) • Success often based on an interview • Closing Dates vary – December to June • e.g. PGDE – 1st December • Majority are February to June but refer directly

  10. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Option 1 • NUI Colleges – UCC, NUI Maynooth, NUI Galway, UCD • Apply through www.pac.ie • Closing Date: 1st December Option 2 • Postgrad Diploma in Education in DCU, UL & Trinity • Apply directly • Closing Dates : early March Option 3 • Primary Teaching – starts in January, closing date November Option 4 • PGCE in the UK • Apply through – www.gttr.ac.uk • Closing Dates: 1st Dec (Primary) Ongoing (Secondary)

  11. Studying abroad Advantages: • Exposure to new learning environments and cultures • Use of research libraries in key locations – for example London • Opportunity to meet and study with overseas students at post graduate level • Contact and network building

  12. UK • Few closing dates for applications except medicine, law & teacher training • Selection often based on interview • Places filled on a first come basis • Costs - £3,000 - £6,000 tuition • Search for courses : www.prospects.ac.uk

  13. Postgraduate Study USA Application Procedure • Research Universities • Check directories and websites (www.petersons.com) • Check Fulbright website • Select realistic choice: 3-7 • Request Application Material ($30 - $100 fee) • Register for Tests GRE, GMAT • Compile application material • Statement of Purpose (Fulbright guidelines) • Transcripts • References: 2/3 • Complete application and apply for financial aid • Check visa requirements (US Embassy website)

  14. Funding for Postgraduate Study Overseas • UK • British Council, Research Councils • Student Awards Agency for Scotland • Scholarships for Irish graduates • Europe • Government-funded International Scholarships • Marie Curie Foundation • German Academic Exchange Scholarships • College of Europe, European University Institute • USA • Fulbright Awards • O’Reilly Foundation; John F Kennedy Fund • University Scholarships and Assistantships • E.g. Conlisk MBA Scholarship

  15. Where to look • Ireland: • www.postgradireland.com • www.qualifax.ie • UK: • www.prospects.ac.uk • www.gttr.ac.uk • Australia & New Zealand • www.studyoptions.com • USA: • www.petersons.com • www.fulbright.ie

  16. Sources of Information • www.lit.ie/careers • www.postgradireland.com • www.pac.ie • www.hea.ie • www.prospects.ac.uk • www.educationlink.org • www.britishcouncil.org • www.fulbright.ie • www.fulbright.co.uk • www.eurograduate.com • www.petersons.com • www.idp.com

  17. Contact Details Joanne Holland Careers Office Block 12 Tel: 061 208295 Email: careers@lit.ie

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