University of Limerick Postgraduate Blog

Postgraduate study – what are my options and what’s right for me?

A postgraduate degree can make a huge difference to your life and career. In fact, 75 percent of honours graduates in Ireland are in full-time employment – but that figure rises to 86 percent for people with a taught postgraduate and 91 percent with a research postgraduate according to the Irish Examiner.

How a Masters can help you to find the career of your dreams

When it comes to achieving your professional dreams, the right education and training can form the foundations for future success. 

From undergrad to postgrad: How to choose a specialist degree in UL

By the time you’re ready to graduate you probably feel you’ve cracked college life. The steep learning curve of the early undergraduate years has levelled off. Higher education has become your normal.

My UL story: What to expect from a Postgrad in Music and Dance

In recent years, Limerick has stepped up as a home to music, art, and film with the fledgling Fringe festival shaping the culture of the city.

How to excel with a business postgrad – a guide for future leaders

On The Apprentice, Lord Sugar, an attendee of the ‘University of Life’ routinely schools recent graduates about ‘the real world.’ However, in the ‘real world’, self-made billionaires are few and far between – and the ever-increasing number of graduates has actually heightened employer expectations. 

6 reasons a postgrad in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a genius career move

In an increasingly digital world, employers are coming to value key critical thinking and problem-solving skills more than ever.

My UL story: What to expect from a Postgrad in Education and Health Sciences (Lizzie Kavanagh)

At the University of Limerick, students come first – whether that's with student-led teaching in state-of-the-art classes and tutorial groups, or the university's award-winning Cooperative Education & Careers Division.

Boost your career potential: 4 tips on choosing a postgrad in Education and Health

A postgrad in Education and Health Sciences is a gateway to the newest and most exciting careers in Europe – in areas such as psychology, tech, sports, and education.

How to launch your career in dance and music with a postgrad degree

The world’s greatest dancing, singing and instrumental talent can go unnoticed if they can’t find an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills.

My UL Story: What to expect from a Postgrad in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (Séan McKillen)

“You’d never feel like you're on your own,” says Séan McKillen, a postgraduate student in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Limerick. And his is not a unique experience.