Choosing and applying

Is postgraduate study right for me?

There are a lot of good reasons for doing postgraduate study, but you should think carefully about whether it would it suit you.

Choosing a postgraduate course: the basics

Five factors to consider when deciding what type of postgraduate course would suit you.

Checklist for choosing a course

Ten easy steps to help you find a postgraduate course.

Postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland

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

Conversion courses

Conversion courses are taught postgraduate courses that help you to ‘convert’ to a new discipline – or a new career.

Alternative methods of study

If you can’t do full-time postgraduate study on campus, there are alternatives such as part-time study, distance learning, open learning, and flexible learning.

Great reasons to do postgraduate study

Further study can be rewarding but make sure you do it for the right reasons.

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.

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.

Questions you need to answer in your postgraduate application

The questions you are likely to be asked in your postgraduate application form and at interview, and how to answer them effectively.

The secret of successful postgraduate applications

What to expect from a postgraduate course application form, and how to make yourself stand out

Entry requirements and deadlines for postgraduate courses

Each college sets its own application procedure, including closing dates, and departments will have specific entry requirements for each postgraduate course.

Postgraduate applications FAQ

Your questions answered on the application process for postgraduate study.

Applying for postgraduate courses

For all postgraduate courses (except teacher training) you need to apply directly to the university. Most applications involve an application form, a transcript of results, and an interview.