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Third Level
News and advice covering the third level education system.
Is it too late to apply for a college grant?
Susi administers two types of grants: maintenance grants and fee grants
University of Galway deficit threatens teaching jobs
Recent year-end funding gap measures for third level institutions have fallen out of favour
Ministers seek more help with third-level fees and return of energy credits in budget
Extension of rent-a-room relief and cost-of-disability payment mooted, cut in tax on home heating oil ‘certain’
Students are screen hostages. They’re losing the ability to switch off and knuckle down
By our own high standards, educational results in Ireland are slipping. But not all the problems are technology-related
‘There isn’t another job that will give you €42,000 a year with no degree or specific skills’
Defence Forces ups efforts at recruitment as students consider careers at Higher Options
Girls in Stem: One of the biggest barriers is perception
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin overcame her belief that she had no ‘natural ability in mathematics’ to forge a successful career
How can my daughter make the most out of her visit to Higher Options 2026?
She is developing her perspective on future careers and RDS exhibition is a good place to start
What decisions about third level do you have to make?
Higher Options at the RDS allows students to speak to representatives from a wide range of third-level institutions
‘Technical skills are important but so is your ability to communicate and engage with others’
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
‘There’s a really strong learning culture and supportive work environment’
Patrick Marron has been on the Vodafone graduate programme for a year and hopes to stay with the company
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Understanding office politics: Personality clashes, power dynamics and unwritten workplace rules
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
Planning the first steps in your career and top tips for job hunting
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
Seven things every graduate should know before they begin their first job
From being proactive to surviving probation, here is what new graduates need to bear in mind about full-time working
Why did you choose Ireland? Graduates from around the world give their views
Three people from around the globe who graduated (mostly elsewhere) but decided to begin their careers in Ireland
Changing course after a degree: ‘Life is too short to prioritise money over meaning’
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
‘I knew of people in other companies who weren’t offered roles at the end of their grad programmes’
Jordan Murphy applied for the ESB graduate programme after completing his degree in electrical and electronic engineering
How to make your degree work for you
Not every graduate wants to work in their field of study but career experts say that is no bad thing
‘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
Graduate programme: ‘It’s very eye-opening, not what I expected at all, in a good way’
Reshma Thomas, a biotechnology graduate, is based at Pfizer’s Newbridge site
Studying in the UK: ‘It forces you to step outside your comfort zone’
From navigating the application process to adapting to new learning environments, students from the Republic share their experience of studying in Britain and Northern Ireland
First job interview: Expert tips on everything from your outfit to ‘the dreaded question’
Guidance counsellor and career coach Edel Smyth shares her advice for graduates preparing to land their first job after college
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
Irish interest in education is boarding on obsession
Classroom to College: Higher Options supplement is an essential guide for Leaving Cert students
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
How should a new recruit navigate a hybrid working system?
Flexibility, boundaries and finding out how things are done are key to finding your feet in a new workplace
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
Ten organisations in Ireland offering paid graduate programmes
PwC, Pfizer and the Central Bank are some of the companies and statutory bodies with paid graduate programmes
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
A beginner’s guide to the 9-5 work week: Minimise your morning, don’t overshare
Entering the world of work can be a little overwhelming; approach it like a marathon and you will be less likely to feel exhausted
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
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