Transcript Planning for Postgraduate Study

Planning for Postgraduate
Study
07/07/2015
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Planning for
Postgraduate Study
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Why Postgraduate Study?
Types of Courses
Timing & Location
How Much?
Applications
Studying Abroad
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Why Postgraduate Study?
• What are your goals?
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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
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Types of Postgraduate
Courses
• Taught versus Research degrees
• Taught Grad Diplomas/Masters degrees
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Full-time/part-time/bloc release
Conversion courses
Development of an academic specialism
Entry requirements vary (2.2 Hons. plus)
• Research degrees
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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)
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Converting your degree
• Study for a PG Diploma
• Allow you to “convert” to a new discipline
• Something completely different
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• May compliment your degree
– e.g. social care to speech therapy
– e.g. science to medical school
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Timing and Location
• When to study
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After your first degree … easiest time
After a break
After working full-time
While still working full or part-time
• Where to study
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In Ireland: Limerick or elsewhere
Overseas: planning and timeframe
Advantages/disadvantages of moving institution
Personal/professional considerations
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Evaluate what is on offer
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Type of course
Number of places
Selection criteria
Closing date
Employment record
Fees and finance
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Size of Department
Research interests
Type of supervision
Facilities
Inside story
Publishing rights
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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 fulltime approved Postgrad courses of 1 year or more
Ireland & Northern Ireland ONLY
More information: www.studentfinance.ie
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Statement of Purpose (Fulbright guidelines)
Transcripts
References: 2/3
Complete application and apply for financial aid
– Check visa requirements (US Embassy website)
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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
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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
Moylish Pk. Limerick Ireland T. +353 61 208208 F. +353 61 208209 E. [email protected]
Sources of Information
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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
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Contact Details
Joanne Holland
Careers Office
Block 12
Tel: 061 208295
Email: [email protected]
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