Explore all graduate advice and guidance on gradireland background image

Explore all graduate advice and guidance on gradireland

On gradireland you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
Featured image for Postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland

Postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland

Geographical

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

Featured image for Why do postgraduate study?

Why do postgraduate study?

Careers advice and planning

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

Featured image for Applying for postgraduate courses

Applying for postgraduate courses

Applications

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.

Featured image for Fourth-level study FAQs: applications

Fourth-level study FAQs: applications

Careers advice and planning

Your questions answered on the application process for postgraduate study.

Featured image for The importance of your personal brand

The importance of your personal brand

Applications

Personal brand isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how you are perceived in the professional world.

Featured image for Postgraduate applications for mature or part-time students

Postgraduate applications for mature or part-time students

Applications

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

Featured image for Choosing a university for postgraduate study

Choosing a university for postgraduate study

Careers advice and planning

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.

Featured image for Studying abroad: the options

Studying abroad: the options

Geographical

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

Featured image for Tracking down funding sources

Tracking down funding sources

Careers advice and planning

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

Featured image for Postgraduate study in Australia and New Zealand

Postgraduate study in Australia and New Zealand

Geographical

Why further study down under is so popular - and how to apply for and fund it.

Placeholder image for Postgraduate funding - is there any still out there?

Postgraduate funding - is there any still out there?

Careers advice and planning

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.

Featured image for Funding for postgraduate study in Northern Ireland

Funding for postgraduate study in Northern Ireland

Careers advice and planning

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

undefined background image

We've got you

Get the latest jobs, internships, careers advice, courses and graduate events based on what's important to you. Start connecting directly with top employers today.