Education: Postgrad conversion can put you ahead of the game

Times have changed and a primary degree is often not enough to boost a graduate onto the first rung of the career ladder of their choice. The rise in postgraduate numbers across Irish institutes of education in recent years reflects this trend.

It’s also true that many students have a change of heart in terms of career choice while travelling along their study route, or simply want to equip themselves with skills that are in short supply in the jobs market. For this cohort, the increasingly popular postgraduate conversion courses can provide the answer. These courses allow postgraduates to explore a vocational field and thereby enhance their job prospects.

Typically, conversion courses are one-year postgraduate ...