How to prepare for postgraduate application in Ireland?

To prepare for the postgraduate application in Ireland, you must confirm it in advance, you need to know the requirements you want to achieve, and you need to confirm the qualification advantages of studying abroad. Next, let me see how to prepare for the Irish graduate application.

Study abroad conditions

There are 2 1 public institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including 7 public universities and 14 public colleges, all of which offer doctoral, master's and undergraduate courses.

1. Education requirements

Graduated from university with a bachelor's degree.

2. Performance requirements

The average score in college is above 75.

3. IELTS requirements

IELTS 6 or above, individual requirements depend on specific majors and institutions.

Note: In applying for a master's degree in Ireland, in addition to the requirements for grades, students' personal statements are also very important. A good personal statement not only helps to be admitted, but also has advantages in future scholarship applications.

Course type

1. Teaching courses

There are two main types of postgraduate courses. One is a master's course, which is usually 12 months. Including classroom teaching, special discussion, examination and continuity evaluation, degree thesis, etc.

The other is the postgraduate diploma or certificate course, which usually lasts about 12 months, including the teaching content of the master's course, but excluding the graduation thesis.

Some diploma courses can be converted into master's courses after completion. Common types of master's degrees include MA Master of Arts, MBA master of business administration, MSc Master of Science and LLM Master of Law.

2. Research degree

Divided into research-oriented masters and doctors. Research courses provide the best opportunities for students who want to develop their professional interests. Students usually choose their own research topics and conduct research under the guidance of their tutors.

Therefore, the ability of autonomous learning is very important for students studying research-oriented courses. Applicants for research-oriented master's courses must have a bachelor's degree, and generally have to engage in full-time research at school for 1-3 years to obtain a master's degree. If the research progress is satisfactory to the school, you can apply for continuing doctoral research.

China students with a three-year master's degree can directly apply for Irish doctoral students. Doctoral students generally need three years or more. If only students with bachelor's degrees are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, China students have little hope, but it does not rule out the possibility that outstanding students in individual majors can successfully apply.

Study abroad expenses

Before talking about tuition, it is necessary to emphasize another advantage of Irish graduate education-the compact curriculum and short academic system (usually 9- 12 months), which makes Irish graduate education generally popular. Like other courses, tuition fees will vary greatly due to different schools and majors. The following is the approximate level of tuition fees for reference only.

Polytechnic and private colleges: 8,500-9,500 euros

Public universities:11000-15000 euros (special majors of individual famous schools, such as medicine, may be as high as 20000 euros or more).

Medical treatment: 10000- 17400 euros.

MBA:9500-29500 euros

Advantages of studying abroad

1, Irish higher education institutions are few but excellent.

Including 7 comprehensive universities, 14 polytechnics and a series of independent business and vocational training colleges. Outstanding professional advantages, cutting-edge high-tech levels such as computers and medicine are among the best in the world, and engineering and medical colleges are world-renowned.

2. The combination of teaching and practice is conducive to employment.

Combining teaching with practice, market-oriented and focusing on the cultivation of practical skills. Most departments provide students with 4- 12 months paid internship. With a bachelor's degree or above, you can find a job in Ireland for 1 year, get employment opportunities provided by local companies, and apply for a formal work visa.

3. The employment environment is supported by many parties.

School support: the department provides 4- 12 months paid internship, and the employment rate of graduates is high.

Market support: Ireland's high-tech and service industries are world-class, and there is a great demand for talents.

Government support: The government has a good investment and entrepreneurial environment to encourage graduates to start businesses.

4. Global recognition of Irish academic qualifications

The director of the Ministry of Education, the degree awarded by higher education institutions needs the supervision and recognition of the Irish education authorities. Irish diploma is recognized globally, and China and Ireland recognize each other's higher education degree certificates.

5. Ireland has a high visa pass rate.

The Irish pilot visa is open to China students, and there is no need for language scores, guarantor restrictions, bank deposit history and source of funds. The Irish government has no quota restrictions on China students, and the student visa pass rate is high. Irish visa applicants can submit their visas at overseas visa application centers in the UK.