The MBA – Student Profile Donal McAlister
Donal McAlister did an MBA at the Institute of Technology Carlow. In January 2017 he became the Director of Marketing & Recruitment at the newly established Muscat University. The university…
Student Profile
Want to know what it is like doing a postgraduate degree in a particular field? Our student profile series gives you real insight into doing your Masters or PhD.
We chat to a number of students doing a wide variety of different postgrad degrees to find out about their academic careers. These case studies will give a real idea about doing a specific course, what to expect, and the workload and time requirements.
English – PhD Student Profile Dearbhla McCarthy
In 2003, Dearbhla McCarthy took a foundation certificate course at Mary Immaculate College. Since then, she has completed her doctorate. Since 2015, she has worked as a lecturer at Mary…
Case Study IT: Patrick Corry tells us about doing a part-time IT postgrad
Patrick Corry returned to education while working full-time. He did the MSc in Management of Information Systems at Trinity College Dublin. As he was working, Patrick did the course part-time. He…
Digital Media – Student Profile Paul Mallon
Paul Mallon studied an MSc in Applied Digital Media at Griffith College Dublin. He is currently Head of Brand Engagement at Paddy Power. Name: Paul Mallon Course: MSc in Applied Digital Media…
Cloud Computing – Student Profile Ken Gould
Ken Gould tells us all about studying online for an MSc in Cloud Computing at Cork Institute of Technology. Ken is a tech industry veteran and currently works at Dell EMC…
Nursing – Student Profile Rachael Comer
Rachael Comer is a graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Education) from School of Nursing and Midwifery, NUI Galway. She tells us about the course. Rachael is currently a Clinical…
International Law – Student Profile John Keating
When John Keating decided to do a postgraduate degree in International Law, he decided to return to Griffith College Dublin. He tells us about doing his LLM part-time. Name: John Keating…
Case Study Human Resource Management: Lauren Heney explains all
Lauren Heney was unsure what career she wanted to purse until her third year at university. After some research she did a MA in Human Resource Management. She tells us about…
Case Study Event Management: JulieAnn Relihan talks studying part-time
Like many others, JulieAnn Relihan decided her career needed a boost. She decided to enrol in a Postgraduate Diploma in PR with Event Management. JulieAnn did her undergraduate degree in…
Primary Teaching – Student Profile Jennifer Coffey
Jennifer Coffey wanted a change of career. She decided to retrain as a primary school teacher. Here she tells us about her experience. Name: Jennifer Coffey College: Hibernia College Dublin…
Law – Student Profile Louis Masterson
Louis Masterson first did a Bachelor of Commerce degree before deciding to retrain as a barrister at the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. He tells us about his experience. Name: Louis…
Environmental Analysis – Student Profile Dr Carmel Moran
Dr Carmel Moran completed a PhD Graduate in Environmental Analysis at the Institute of Technology Sligo. She tells us about her time as a doctoral student. Name: Dr Carmel Moran Course: PhD…
Software Engineering – Student Profile Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick
Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick decided to return to education to do a postgraduate degree in software engineering. She chose the Athlone Institute of Technology. Ann-Marie has since graduated and tells us about her…
Health Informatics – Student Profile James Brennan
James Brennan is a senior Healthcare Management Consultant with Brennan Fitzgerald Associates. He tells us about the MSc in Health Informatics offered by the University of Limerick. Name: James Brennan Course: MSc…
Development Studies – Student Profile Kevin McParland
Kevin McParland completed his Master’s in Development Studies at Kimmage Development Studies Centre. He tells us about his postgraduate experience and working in the field in Sri Lanka. Name: Kevin McParland…
Journalism – Student Profile Louise Kehoe
When Louise Kehoe decided to change direction she choose the one-year MA in Journalism and Media Communications at Griffith College Dublin. She tells us about this challenging and exciting course. Name:…
Music technology – Student Profile Patrick McGlynn
Patrick McGlynn tells us about doing a doctorate in Music Technology at Maynooth University. Patrick works as a musician and lecturer. Name: Patrick McGlynn Course: PhD in Music Technology Institution: NUI…
Accountancy – Student Profile David Barrett
David Barrett is a finance analyst within the Spreads division of Kerry Foods. This is part of the Kerry Group, a world leader in foods. David holds a Commerce Degree…
Management for Community and Voluntary Sector – Student Profile Fiona Duignan
Fiona Duignan tells us about studying for the MA in Management for Community and Voluntary Sector at All Hallows College in Dublin. Name: Fiona Duignan College: All Hallows College Course:…
History – Student Profile Tony O’Connell
Tony O’Connell returned to education after 25 years in employment. After finishing his undergraduate degree he enrolled in the MA in History (Research) at Mary Immaculate College. He tells us about…
