What funding is available for Postgraduate Study?
There are various sources of funding, see the Careers Service Postgraduate Study section and Maynooth University Graduate Studies for further details.
Postgraduate Study
What is PAC?
The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) (www.pac.ie) is used to apply for
- Postgraduate courses in a number of colleges (Maynooth University, DCU, UCC, WIT and 3UPartnership).
- Professional Master of Education (centralised application) in the 4 NUI universities (Maynooth University, UCD, UCD and NUI Galway).
- Professional Master of Education at DCU
- HSE / Public Health Nursing (postgraduate courses).
- Higher Diploma in Midwifery.
How do I find postgraduate courses in the UK?
To explore postgraduate options in the UK www.prospects.ac.uk has a searchable database of postgraduate courses.
Applications are made directly to colleges, closing dates and entry requirements vary so contact colleges for details.
Visit our Postgraduate Study section for more information
How do I find postgraduate courses in Ireland?
For postgraduate courses at Maynooth University use Course Finder
You will also find a large listing of postgraduate courses at
What are the entry requirements for postgraduate courses?
Entry requirements vary from course to course and college to college so it is advisable to check college websites for details.
If you don't meet the entry requirements it is worth contacting a course director and asking whether they would consider your application and/or what you can do to improve you application in the future.
For most postgraduate, when institutions list their entry requirements they are referring to your final year results or what you expect to get in your final year - you don't have to have your results to apply.
What is a postgraduate course?
- A postgraduate (postgrad) course is one that you study after your undergraduate degree.
- The standard of degree needed for entry depends on the particular course to which you are applying.
- There are several types of courses in this category - Postgraduate/Professional Diploma, Higher Diploma, Masters and PhD.
See Postgraduate Study for further information.
How do I apply for postgraduate courses?
Most institutions operate an online application system, either through their website or at www.pac.ie.
Check the websites of the colleges in which you are interested for details of their system.
You can find more information on our Postgraduate Study pages.
What degree results do I need to get into a postgraduate course?
Entry requirements vary from course to course and college to college.
It is advisable to check on individual college websites.
If you feel you don't meet the entry requirements, talk to the course director, asking whether they would still accept an application - some courses can have flexibility in their entry requirements.
Visit our Postgraduate Study section for more information.