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Postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland
Useful tips if you're thinking of moving from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland, or vice versa, for a postgraduate course.

Why do postgraduate study?
There are many benefits to doing postgraduate study - but you need to be sure it's the right choice for you.

Applying for postgraduate courses
For almost all postgraduate courses (except teacher training), applications are handled centrally. Most applications involve an application form, a transcript of results, and an interview.

Fourth-level study FAQs: applications
Your questions answered on the application process for postgraduate study.

The importance of your personal brand
Personal brand isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how you are perceived in the professional world.

Postgraduate applications for mature or part-time students
If you're a mature student or thinking of part-time study, here's how to make your postgraduate course application stand out.

Choosing a university for postgraduate study
What's most important when deciding where to do your postgraduate degree? It could be course content, location, costs, or the help available with funding.

Studying abroad: the options
Applying to study abroad needs a lot of practical preparation. Read on for how to make the process a smooth one.

Tracking down funding sources
Wherever you choose to study, there are ways of finding help with funding your course. Here are four tips.

Postgraduate study in Australia and New Zealand
Why further study down under is so popular - and how to apply for and fund it.

Postgraduate funding - is there any still out there?
Interested in fourth-level study but put off by the rising costs? Don't despair! We can help you track down the hidden funding sources.

Funding for postgraduate study in Northern Ireland
We take a look at the different types of postgraduate funding currently available in Northern Ireland.