Applications for the Careers and Employability PhD Modules is now closed.

The Trinity Careers Service offers two accredited modules as part of the Trinity Structured PhD, including an audit option.

The Careers and Employability modules support you with career planning, critical reflection and career decision-making, offering opportunities to explore and prepare for careers in academia or industry.

  • An audit option is also available for those who prefer to engage without assessment. 

 

By the end of these modules, participating PhD students will be able to: 

  • Critically reflect on, develop and articulate their skills in relation to their PhD and for the workplace 
  • Create a career path that reflects their beliefs, values, interests and potential 
  • Apply tools to proactively manage their own career 
  • Develop the skills to create meaningful connections with other PhD students, alumni and employers 
  • Critically evaluate a work-based learning experience (secured by the student) in terms of their future career direction (10 ECTS module only) 

 

Application Deadline: Friday 28th November 2025.