Postgraduate Courses
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Postgraduate Study Folders contain information on postgraduate study and awards in Ireland, UK, the US and other countries. |
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Courses List : List of postgraduate courses which have been notified to the Careers Service |
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Careers4graduates (www.careers4graduates.org) : Links to postgraduate directories and funding opportunities. |
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Support for Learning (www.support4learning.org.uk) supplies information on applying to and studying in Europe, the US & other countries around the world. |
Ireland & UK
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Postgraduate Study & Awards (by Graduate Careers Ireland) contains advice and information on postgraduate study & awards in Ireland. Also available online. |
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Postgradireland. A directory of taught courses available to graduates in Ireland. |
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Postgradireland (www.postgradireland.com). Online/Searchable Postgraduate Directory of taught courses in Ireland and links to Irish, UK & international study sites. |
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Postgraduate Study & Research (by AGCAS) contains advice and information for postgraduate study in UK. |
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Prospects Postgraduate Directory is the official guide to postgraduate study - research & taught - in the UK. |
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MBA Directory - online guide to MBAs. Full listing of all MBA programmes. |
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Prospects.ac.uk (www.prospects.ac.uk) Directory of courses & links to all UK university websites. |
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Hobsons Postgrad (www.postgrad.hobsons.com) Guide to postgraduate programmes in the UK. Search the database for taught programmes, research programmes and institutions. |
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FindaPhD.com (www.findaphd.com) A comprehensive guide to current scientific research and PhD studentships. Their scientific database contains details of research topics from major universities and institutions throughout the UK and Ireland. |
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FindAMasters.com (www.findamasters.com). A guide to MBA, LLM, MSc, MA, MEd, MRes and MPhil programmes in the UK. |
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Premia Resource Base (www.premia.ac.uk). Improving provision for disabled postgraduate research students. |
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BlueBrick.ie (www.bluebrick.ie). BlueBrick.ie is website that allows learners to search for, to compare and to apply online for a range of programmes and modules available on a flexible basis within the Institutes of Technology. |
USA
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GRE - The GRE is a test which must be completed before applying for postgraduate opportunities in the US. Before presenting for a computer based test you must register online at www.ets.org/gre/grereg.html. Full details available ... |
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Education USA (http://educationusa.state.gov) Offers information and guidance on educational opportunities in the US. |
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US College Guide (www.USeduguides.com) / US State Department Educational Advisory Service (exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa) Obtain a list of US universities that offer your subject (directories and prospectuses, both available on-line). |
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Educational Advisory Service, US Embassy (dublin.usembassy.gov) advises on study in the US. Reference section available to public. |
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Fulbright Commission (www.fulbright.co.uk) All aspects of further study in US applications and links to US university sites. |
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Peterson's Guide to Graduate Programmes in the US (www.petersons.com). Also available in hardcopy. |
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US Network for Education Information (www.ed.gov). An interagency and public /private partnership providing information on education. |
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GMAT Register for GMAT tests at www.mba.com. Testing for GMAT takes place at Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown. More details available ... |
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The American Psychological Association (www.apa.org/gradstudy/). Online database of psychology programs in the US and Canada. |
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International Centre for Distance Learning (www-icdl.open.ac.uk). Information on international distance-taught courses. |
Other Countries:
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Ploteus.net (europa.eu.int/ploteus/portal) Postgraduate courses in Europe |
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Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses (ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/student/index_en.html) Offered across many academic disciplines; by at least three European higher education institutions; of one and two year's duration and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. Students have to study in at least two institutions. Some funding may be available for study in third countries. See also: - DOC NOMADS European Master Course (www.docnomads.eu/) is a 2-year-long (120 ECTS) documentary film making course taught in English and delivered by three European Universities: Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Sint-Lukas Brussel Hogeschool voor Wetenschap & Kunst and the consortium leader University of Theatre and Film Arts of Budapest. - Erasmus Mundus European Master in Global Studies (www.uni-leipzig.de/~gesi/joint-projects/emgs/application/) |
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Eurydice (www.eurydice.org) European Educational Systems and links to Ministry and Education site. |
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StudyLink (www.studylink.com) Postgraduate courses in Australia, Europe, India, Singapore & USA.. |
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The EU Researcher's Mobility Portal (http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess) with details of fellowships and grants as well as job vacancies. |
Australia
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Summary "Study in Australia" - courtesy of DIT |
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Australian Vice-chancellors Committee (www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au) |
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IDP Education Australia (www.idp.com) provides information and free advice on courses in over 250 institutions. |
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Study in Australia (studyinaustralia.gov.au) is the official government website for advice on study. |
Canada
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Summary "Study in Canada" - courtesy of DIT |
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Study in Canada (www.studyincanada.com) |
Denmark
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Denmark (www.rks.dk/english) Link to English language and information on universities in Denmark |
Finland
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Country Profile - Finland |
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Finland (www.cimo.fi/Resource.phx/cimo/start.htx) English language servicer under the Ministry of Education, which administers scholarships and exchange programmes. |
France
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Country Profile - France |
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France (www.edufrance.fr) An agency of the French Government providing advice and information on Programmes in 130 member institutions (Personal service via Alliance Francaise, Kildare St, D2). |
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Egide (www.egide.asso.fr) French government body that provides information on courses, exchange arrangements and scholarships. |
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The Kastler Foundation (www.fnak.fr/dn_FnAKsservices/) for PhD scientists going to France to study (there is an English version of the site. |
Germany
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Germany (www.daad.de/portrait/de/index.html) provision of government funded awards, scholarships and information on study in Germany. |
Netherlands
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Netherlands (www.nuffic.nl/study/international-students) Access to information on study in the Netherlands. |
New Zealand
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Summary "Study in New Zealand" - courtesy of DIT |
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New Zealand Education (www.educationnz.org.nz) |
Spain
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Country Profile - Spain |
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Spain (www.mepsyd.es) Ministry for Education. |
Sweden
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Sweden (www.si.se) The Swedish Institute provides information on Higher Education. |
Personal Statements
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See the section "Cracking Postgraduate Personal Statements" on this website. |
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Embassy of the United States, information on Application Essays/Personal Statements. (http://dublin.usembassy.gov/ireland/grad_study.html) |
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Education section of the BBC website, guidelines on Personal Statements (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/justthejob/he/stat.shtml) |
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UK leader in application essay editing, Get Into Uni provide editing services for all types of applicants, there is a fee for this service. (http://www.getintouni.com/Samples/#) |
