A postgraduate course is a qualification after your undergraduate degree, like a master’s, a higher diploma, or a PhD. With an increasingly competitive job market, a postgraduate qualification can help you stand out and become more employable and earn more income. Therefore, a postgraduate course can offer you a starting advantage or boost to further develop your career.
To up-skill in your field of study: Studying a relevant postgraduate course will increase your level of specialist knowledge compared to an undergraduate. Do you aspire to make impactful contributions in your chosen field? A postgraduate qualification gives you the credibility, knowledge and platform to sharpen your ideas to contribute to your field. Graduate study hones certain skills which are relevant to help you stand out and excel in your career.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, public speaking and presentation skills, research and writing skills are some of the highly-valued industry skills that are further developed during postgraduate study. Many postgraduate programmes also offer great opportunities to network with Faculty members, as well as industry stakeholders, who may be relevant connections to building your career.
To pursue specific careers that require a postgraduate qualification: Do you have a dream career that requires you to have a postgraduate qualification? Some career paths such as Research and Academia, or fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, Human Rights, and Mathematics, may require a postgraduate degree at entry point. Knowing your career goals is a good guide to making the decision to pursue a postgraduate course.
Changing your career: Do you wish you had chosen a different career path in your undergraduate studies or are you interested to diversify your knowledge to a different industry or profession? Studying at postgraduate level is one fast way to convert into a different career path. At University of Galway, we have conversion courses which can be found here to help you transition smoothly into your new career pathway.
Why University of Galway is the right place for your postgraduate study.
Wide selection of courses: University of Galway offers 200+ accredited postgraduate courses from varying fields including Business, Public Policy & Law, Science & Engineering, Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences. Our wide range of courses can be found here. You can also find a list of newly-added postgraduate courses here.
High-ranking research and academics: Our programmes are designed to meet industry needs, equipping you with relevant and current knowledge and skills to excel practically in your career. Our academic staff are high-ranking academics and industry experts in their various fields, who have the skills to guide you to your maximum potential.
Employability: 91% of our postgraduate graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies (Source: latest Graduate Destinations Report). Many of our courses also offer internship opportunities that offer a platform for students to gain practical industry skills and an introduction to competitive employers in various industries. The university’s Career Development Centre facilitates various platforms where students can meet and interact with over 400 employing companies, giving the opportunity to stand out and land a dream job with leading companies.
Galway’s the place: University of Galway is in the heart of a distinct city known to be the most friendly, charming, and safest city in Ireland. A vibrant, youthful city with varying kinds of entertainment available to suit different tastes, the city also boasts a highly diverse population from across the world. Galway surely has something for everyone. If you fancy some “Vitamin Sea”, then Galway is definitely the place for you, as the riverside city is on the edge of the Atlantic and its beautiful beaches.
Overall, a postgraduate qualification is a great opportunity to build or boost your career, and at University of Galway, we are committed to offer you the best tools and environment to achieve this while also offering a life-changing experience in the vibrant city of Galway. Visit our Postgraduate Website for more information.
Your Postgraduate Studies at University of Galway 