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Further study and training resources
(CK April 2015)
GENERAL
Postgraduate opportunities in Ireland
Postgraduate course directory
Qualifax course directory
CAO - undergraduate web-site
DIT Postgraduate Office
Research posts in Irish Institutions
Information on entry from FETAC Courses to DIT
courses
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3 Level, VEC colleges, PLC courses
Night courses in Ireland
Short courses for the private sector
Short courses for the public sector
European Computer Driving Licence
www.postgradireland.com
www.postgrad.ie
www.qualifax.ie
www.cao.ie
www.dit.ie/postgrad/
www.researchcareersireland.com
www.dit.ie/study/undergraduate/fetac/
www.gotocollege.ie
www.nightcourses.com
www.imi.ie
www.ipa.ie
www.ecdl.ie
TEACHER TRAINING
Postgraduate Applications Centre Ireland
www.pac.ie
(Primary teaching courses advertised annually in the media if running)
Hibernia College – private teacher training
http://hiberniacollege.com
St.Patrick’s College guide to UK Teacher Training
https://www.spd.dcu.ie/site/careers/documents/TeacherTrainingUK12.pdf
WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Personal_Statement_Library
http://www.studential.com/guide/write_personal_statement.htm
http://www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/personalstatement/ - UCAS specific
FUNDING IN IRELAND
See also the DIT Career Development Centre Resource Sheet on Funding in Ireland.
HEA’s guide to funding and finance
Postgradireland postgraduate funding advice
Aontas’s “What next?’ mature students funding info.
Local Authorities/Council Higher Education Grants Units
Irish Council/funding for international students.
www.studentfinance.ie
http://postgradireland.com/advice-and-funding
www.aontas.com
www.dublincity.ie
www.icosirl.ie
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES/AWARDS (a selection only)
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Department of Education and Skills – has traditionally provided a number of scholarships for
postgraduate students. Details for 2012-13 are yet to be announced. See
http://www.education.ie/en/Learners/Services/Scholarships/Scholarships-Bursaries.html
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Universities Ireland – promotes collaboration between universities in the North and Republic of
Ireland and provides awards for students from both parts of Ireland who choose to undertake
postgraduate study in the opposite jurisdiction. See www.universitiesireland.ie
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Irish Universities Association – the Marie Curie Actions (MCA) has provided funding to researchers
from disciplines including: science, engineering, technology, economic and social sciences and the
humanities. See www.iua.ie/marie-curie
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Central Remedial Clinic – offers the annual Ciaran Barry postgraduate research scholarship for a
student with a disability. See www.crc.ie
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Royal Irish Academy – RIA offers research grants in the humanities and social sciences. See www.ria.ie
The Irish Research Council established in mid-2012 under the government’s Public Sector Reform
Plan, the Irish Research Council (‘the Council’) a merger of two former councils (the Irish Research
Council for Humanities and Social Sciences, IRCHSS and the Irish Research council for Science,
Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) is an associated agency of the Department of Education and
Skills (DES) and operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) http://research.ie/
Science Foundation Ireland – SFI provides a wide range of bursaries and funding options to science
focused researchers. See www.sfi.ie
Health Research Board – the HRB provides funding for postgraduate and postdoctoral healthrelated researchers. See www.hrb.ie
Enterprise Ireland – provides a range of direct funding and other supports to postdoctoral
researchers. See www.enterprise-ireland.com
O’Reilly Foundation – sponsors scholars to undertake postgraduate education in a discipline and
university of their choice. See www.oreillyfoundation.ie
Teagasc – operates a post-graduate fellowship programme to support science and technology focused
research in the fields of agriculture, food and related disciplines. See www.teagasc.ie
Information
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DIT
Research
scholarships
http://www.dit.ie/researchandenterprise/graduateresearchschool/phdopportunities/fiosraigh/#d.en.35645
RECOGNITION OF IRISH QUALIFICATION ABROAD
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National Qualifications Authority of Ireland
National Academic Registration Information
www.qualificationsrecognition.ie
www.enic-naric.net/
UNITED KINGDOM
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Undergraduate Study
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UCAS web-site
British Council
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Postgraduate Study
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Database of UK Postgraduate courses
Information on Postgraduate courses
Scholarship Opportunities
Research Councils UK
Engineering/Physical Science Research Council
Postgraduate Researchers
National Union of Students, UK
British Council (Financial support options)
Research Posts in UK
www.ucas.ac.uk
http://www.britishcouncil.org/
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.targetcourses.co.uk
www.scholarship-search.org.uk
www.rcuk.ac.uk
www.epsrc.ac.uk
www.vitae.ac.uk
www.nus.org.uk
www.britishcouncil.org/
www.jobs.ac.uk
UK Funding
Post Graduate funding opportunities
Information on student finance
www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk
www.direct.gov.uk
UK League Tables of Colleges
Guardian Newspaper
http://education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide
World-wide (websites including also Irish and British related resources)
EUROPE
European Universities Central Applications
Learn abroad
Virtual Education Fair
Postgraduate opps in Europe
Living and Studying in Europe
www.eunicas.ie/
www.learnabroad.ie/
www.hobsons.com/
www.eurograduate.com
http://eryica.org/
Eurodesk
Studying/Researching in Europe
Horizon 2020
Post graduate options
www.eurodesk.ie
http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/
http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/
www.euroeducation.net
WORLD
Guide to educational courses world-wide
International education site
International Centre for distance learning
UNESCO Portal of courses
www.transworldeducation.com/
www.learnabroad.ie
www.internationalgraduate.net
www.intstudy.com/
http://icdl.open.ac.uk/
http://tinyurl.com/mg432
Masters
Postdoc
PHD
www.findamasters.com
www.findapostdoc.com
www.findaphd.com
Australia
Guide to studying & living in Australia
Information on studying in Australia
www.immi.gov.au
www.studiesinaustralia.com
New Zealand
Guide to studying in New Zealand
Guide to living and studying in New Zealand
www.educationnz.org.nz
www.newzealandeducated.com
Canada
Guide to studying in Canada
www.studyincanada.com
Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada
http://www.international.gc.ca/international/index.aspx?lang=eng
Further Study: USA
Guide to studying in the USA
Guide for international students
US scholarships, grants and competitions
Graduate services
Graduate Schools USA
Department of Education
Fulbright study/training/research funding
Information on GRE
Information on GMAT
Information on SATs
www.petersons.com
www.studyusa.com
www.finaid.com
www.cgsnet.org
www.gradschools.com/search.html
www.ed.gov
http://fulbright.ie/
www.gre.org
www.gmat.org
www.collegeboard.com
For more detailed information on studying in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia please see
our Country Specific Resource Sheets
MBA-specific Websites
Database of courses & career resources
Careers resource for MBA students
Resources for MBA students
Online community for MBA students
Association of MBAs
Career resources for MBA students
www.topmba.com
www.careerleader.com
www.mba-exchange.com
www.mba-direct.com
www.mbaworld.com
www.mbamatch.com