University of Galway’s 2024 Postgraduate Open Day will take place on Tuesday, 6 February from 12pm to 3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall.
The event will focus on opportunities to improve employability and earning potential, with an insight into the options on offer for postgrads.
The event will explore the full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes available at the University, including taught and research masters, and doctoral research options.
All EU postgraduate students with a first class honours in their undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for a €1,500 scholarship towards their taught Masters at the University in 2024.
Sarah Geraghty, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach at University of Galway, said that a postgraduate qualification is an investment in your career.
“We especially encourage visitors to explore the opportunities to improve their employability by expanding their knowledge, skills and expertise in their field,” she said.
“Insights from industry continuously demonstrate the significant financial value of a postgraduate qualification in the starting salary after graduation, and importantly it’s a benefit that can be realised right throughout the lifetime of a career.”
University of Galway introduces new postgraduate programmes annually, many of which are unique and designed to meet industry needs.
Recently announced new programmes include MSc Fintech (Economics and Financial Technology) welcoming applications from graduates of business, economics and finance degrees, or computer science and engineering graduates with a background in economics, and a relaunch of the MSc (Management and Sustainability) designed to shape future business leaders who will drive positive change, contribute to responsible business practices, and make a lasting impact on the world.
The School of Law has launched a new LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights leading to possibilities in national, regional and international criminal justice agencies, NGOs and courts.
The upcoming event is also an opportunity to explore the expanding range of flexible, part-time and online learning programmes designed for learners who are returning to study, pivoting their career to a new industry to upskilling in their current job.
Bookings are now open for the event and visitors and book their place at https://universityofgalway.
