‘I had an idea what I wanted to study but it sparked other interests, for sure’
Delia-Sara Fandache is a fourth year business and Spanish student at DCU and ICADE Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid
Higher Options
WorldSkills Ireland 2026 guide: Planning your visit and what to expect
The event at the RDS offers industry talks, hands-on experiences, demonstrations and chances to speak to employers and education providers
‘I knew from day one I wanted to work in the music industry’
‘I knew from day one I wanted to work in the music industry,’ says Kathryn Mason
How to make the most of your time at Higher Options 2026
Key to this event highlighting choices in further education, training and careers is to prepare beforehand while leaving room to discover something unexpected
A place to map out your future: Higher Options conference offers an ideal opportunity for students
Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland event has a wide range of representatives to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
Higher Options 2026: Don’t miss these speakers on sports, law and engineering
Find out about potential careers from Teneo’s Kelli O’Keeffe, barrister Joy-Tendai Kangere and NCAD course co-ordinator Enda O’Dowd
Students with additional needs are not alone in negotiating third-level life
Third-level disability supports are there to support students with their learning and adjustment to college life
‘I got to talk to people who had done the course or were teaching the course’
Ronan Meleady is a fourth year law and politics student at the University of Limerick
Higher Options Expo can help you map your career path
Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
Going to third level a big step for students with additional needs, but there are supports
Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs
Don’t miss these speakers at Higher Options 2025
From Abigail Ruth Freeman on science and IT to Artur Banaszkiewicz on studying in Poland, there are many to choose from, so plan ahead
How to make the most of your time at Higher Options
There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS
Studying in Asia: ‘I was excited and also a bit scared, but I love to challenge myself’
Rodhan Harris (20) from Co Clare is on a placement in Singapore – an experience he says has been the opportunity of a lifetime
Your questions answered: but first, is the Higher Options event for you?
For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead
Advice for parents, from parents, when a child heads off to college
‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’
Ten universities around Europe that offer courses through English
Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals
Home or away? How Irish and EU colleges compare
While studying in Ireland has its appeals, going abroad offers the experience of a different culture or language and fees are often lower
My daughter is in a panic over CAO course selections. How can I guide her in the right direction?
Researching options, planning for challenges and having passion for the subject are key
Higher Options opens to 30,000 school students
European and UK universities seeking to attract Irish college applicants amid rising rental costs at home
Mapping your career path: How to engage with Higher Options
Expo can help you make the right choice before deciding on what career option to pursue after the Leaving Cert
An Cheathrú Ghaeltachta ag Higher Options
Tá athruithe móra i ndán don Ghaeilge sa státchóras sna blianta atá amach romhainn.
Career path: How to build a career in the construction industry
With so many educational options available to school-leavers, we looked at the different entry routes in one key sector in the Irish economy
‘I scowled, grew up and, ultimately, found out that they were right’
How we did it: From landing their first job to finding purpose in their careers, we spoke to three graduates to see how they navigated life after college.
How to use your time at Higher Options
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
Interpreting at the European Commission is ‘a very exciting and interactive job’
Jason Gavin from Co Mayo is a staff interpreter with the European Commission in Brussels
Help your child to identify their interests and passions
What parents need to know about the course selection process and how to support your children when choosing their next steps
EU citizens are entitled to study at any university within the European Union
Study abroad: There are more than 2,000 degree courses taught through English around Europe
EU institutions have a ‘big, big shortage’ of Irish-language interpreters, graduates told
Bodies including EU Commission and Parliament offer career opportunities for Irish interpreters and translators
What can you do when there’s never been so much choice?
There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
WorldSkills Ireland event to be staged alongside Higher Options this year
Largest ever concentration of career and study information for school leavers
Higher Options career talks: applying to Cambridge
Ucas deadline for Cambridge and Oxford is usually around October
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: how can I choose the right course?
The good news is there have never been so many options available to school-leavers
Higher Options career talks: how to apply for Dare access
Eligible students can access courses with reduced CAO points
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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