FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Articles, news and guidance on college courses and open days
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
There are multiple types of third-level institutions to be considered, but how do they differ?
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for National College of Ireland, St Patrick’s University, IADT, NCAD, Munster Technological University and more
Do your homework first. Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
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Most college open days include workshops on subjects such as admissions and scholarships
How I got here: Paul Hurley is participating in the Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship programme
Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
Advice to help ensure you make a well-informed decision about where and what to study
Open days offer a valuable opportunity for students to explore their higher education options
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2023-2024 open days
If a parent or guardian is attending an open day with their child, agree to the ground rules first
Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be
Consider many factors, including course content, college location and student life
Here is what to consider before deciding whether to go along when colleges throw open their doors to prospective students
Third-level education is not the only route and having an open mind is key
Make sure you take full advantage of open days by asking as many questions as possible
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days
Clubs, societies and other student activities can enhance the college experience
A diverse range of courses are on offer for prospective students
While some students will want to follow their heart, their choice should be based on research and likely realistic outcomes
This year, you can’t leave them at home but they will still be interested in what you do
We asked Janet Stafford of Higher Options what the expo will look like this year
For many students, the social side of college life sometimes eclipses academic life
Virtual tours explained: Different third-levels are taking different approaches
It is always worthwhile for prospective students to take some time to do some groundwork before attending Higher Options or a third level open day.
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2020-2021 open days
Open days offer prospective students a unique opportunity to sample life on campus
Life on campus: here is what the country’s IoTs have to offer
Open days give you a great chance to gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be
What you need to know to make sure you take full advantage of your open day opportunity
Life on campus: Institutions around the country offer a diverse range of course options for prospective students
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