Over 2,000 graduates expected at NUIG studies fair

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Wednesday, 24 January 2007

NUI Galway's array of postgraduate and postdoctoral courses will be under the spotlight at the annual graduate studies fair, which takes place on campus at Aras na MacLeinn from 1.30pm to 5 pm on Monday 5 February.

The university offers 400 programmes, as well as full-time and part-time research options to over 3,000 postgraduate students. Some 2,500 people are expected to attend the fair, which is supported by Bank of Ireland. Over 70 stands from NUI, 0Galway and other institutions throughout Ireland will provide attendees with information and advice. Presentations and seminars on research options, funding and career opportunities will also be offered.

NUI, Galway has long embraced the challenge to deliver world-class fourth level education and has built on traditional areas of academic strength to create innovative and cutting-edge research centres in areas as diverse as biomedical engineering science, human rights, environmental change and Irish studies.

According to John Hannon, Senior Careers Adviser, NUI, Galway Careers Service, "Studying at postgraduate level is of huge benefit to career prospects. At NUI, Galway, we have developed an extensive range of postgraduate degrees, including taught and research Master degree courses and excellent doctoral research programmes. Students from all over the world travel to NUI, Galway every year for their postgraduate studies as our reputation goes from strength to strength."

Taught programmes that have recently become available include M Econ Sc and MA in Economic & Environmental Modelling, M Econ Sc in International Finance, Master of Marketing, MA Advanced Language Skills, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Digital Media, Medieval Studies, Production and Direction, Public Advocacy and Activism, Drámaíocht, Scileanna Raidio, Léann and Aistriúcháin, Modheolaíochta do Theagasc Teangacha, Special Educational Needs, Master of Laws (Public Law), Nursing - including Postgraduate Diplomas in Gerontology, Palliative Care, Mental Health, Orthopaedics, Public Health and Oncology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology and Mathematical Physics.

Working with the 'fourth-level' theme, NUI, Galway has recently re-branded its graduate education opportunities under the banner go4th. The new website, www.go4th.ie showcases postgraduate opportunities at the university and provides an online prospectus as well as facilitating online applications. Contact the Careers Service at 091-493589 for details of the Graduate Studies Fair.

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