Higher Options: how can I choose the right course?
The good news is there have never been so many options available to school-leavers
Career Talks
Explore a series from Higher Options, Ireland's premier education expo, featuring industry leaders discussing the optimal study paths and opportunities for graduates, as well as providing insights into working in their respective fields of expertise.
Higher Options career talks: Ucas & studying in the UK
Students from the Republic pay the same domestic fees as those in UK and Northern Ireland
Higher Options career talks: applying to Cambridge
Ucas deadline for Cambridge and Oxford is usually around October
Higher Options career talks: how to apply for Dare access
Eligible students can access courses with reduced CAO points
Higher Options career talks: sports (commercial)
If you’re interested in working within the sports industry, check out roles are available on club websites
Higher Options career talks: applying to the CAO
All you need to know about deadlines, putting courses in the right order and changing your mind
Higher Options career talks: am I entitled to a Susi grant?
Eligibility depends on a range of factors including income and the course you are completing
Higher Options career talks: apprenticeships
They allow students to ‘earn and learn’ and, in many cases, get a degree as well
Higher Options career talks: nursing and midwifery
There are lots of different fields within nursing with a variety of career paths
Higher Options career talks: technology
New areas of work are being created in the industry every year, providing opportunities for students
Higher Options career talks: law
While most who work in the legal sector complete law degrees, there are other routes
Higher Options career talks: hospitality & tourism
Career opportunities are plentiful - and they’re global, not just local
Higher Options career talks: architecture
All school-leavers need to know about study options and job prospects in the built environment
Higher Options career talks: climate science and sustainability
From general science to forestry, there are lots of routes into careers where you can make a difference
Higher Options career talks: creative media
There's a route for everyone into the industry, not just those who are more creative or arts focused
Higher Options career talks: construction
From engineering to apprenticeships, there are lots of options for school leavers
Higher Options career talks: agriculture
From animal science to sustainability, there are plenty of courses - but what are career prospects like?
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