NCI Blog

5 Tips to Help You Navigate Starting College

Posted by Conor Sisk on 27 August 2024
Starting college is an exciting time for any undergraduate student. Meeting new people, exploring a new campus and potentially living away from home for the first time are just some of the changes you may face as you embark on this next stage of your educational journey.
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From a Passion for Gaming to Studying Computing: James' Student Story

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 22 August 2024
Computing has become an increasingly popular choice for third-level study in recent years. Demand for industry professionals in Ireland remains high with companies such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, Indeed and LinkedIn all having EU headquarters in Dublin and requiring top tech talent for positions in cybersecurity, software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and related areas.
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Studying Abroad in Ireland: Lan Ngoc’s Student Ambassador Experience

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 07 August 2024
From left to right, Roseline, Lan Ngoc, Simon Harris TD and William at the launch of the Global Citizen 2030 Campaign by the Government of Ireland Studying abroad in Ireland offers high-quality education, a competitive economy, an English-speaking country in Europe, with a warm welcome and stunning landscape, making it an ideal place to pursue your studies while exploring a new culture.
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Empowering Career Change: Flaviu's Springboard+ Student Story

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 31 July 2024
A believer of continuous learning and growth, Flaviu Vanca has accumulated a diverse set of skills throughout his career that transcend any specific industry. In pursuit of expanding his knowledge and abilities, Flaviu came across the Springboard+ initiative, which offers courses co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union with the aim of filling skills shortages in the workforce. At National College of Ireland, we deliver Springboard+ courses in computing covering Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Software Development and Web Development.
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Human Resource Management & Work Placement: Michael's Student Story

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 11 July 2024
A strategy many students consider when deciding what to do in college is to join a Level 6 course in an area they are interested in before committing to the Level 8 degree. These courses tend to be shorter, have lower entry requirements and graduates can gain entry to year two of an Honours Bachelor Degree.
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9 Reasons to Gain a CIPD Qualification from National College of Ireland

Posted by Andrea Leyden on 10 July 2024
Whether you are already working in human resource management or learning and development and want to validate the expertise you have gained, or you are starting out and want to get your first role in HR or L&D, a CIPD accredited qualification from National College of Ireland will be valuable to you in your career.
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Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Ireland? Read Shola’s Student Story

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 09 July 2024
Dia duit! I'm Oluwashola (Shola) Akanni from Nigeria. I have a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and gained IT experience in data, banking, and telecommunications. I wanted to gain the masters edge to secure a role in a global company so I explored postgraduate study options. I chose the MSc in Cloud Computing at National College of Ireland. I chose Ireland as my study abroad destination as it is an English-speaking country with a rich and diverse culture. Many global companies have a presence here and it was ranked as the 3rd most peaceful country in the world in 2023 by the Institute for Economics & Peace in 2023.
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Full-Time or Part-Time: Which Postgraduate Study Option Is Best For Me?

Posted by Conor Sisk on 03 July 2024
Deciding between a full-time or part-time postgraduate programme is a significant decision to make, with many factors that you will need to be take into consideration.
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Accounting or Finance: Our Guide to Choosing What to Study

Posted by Brenda Meira de Azevedo on 01 July 2024
Choosing a field of study is a big decision as it can shape your career and future opportunities. At National College of Ireland, we understand the importance of making an informed choice, especially when it comes to closely related fields like Accounting and Finance.
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Career Development Tips: 5 Key Ways to Advance Your Career

Posted by Ana Dos Santos on 27 June 2024
The award-winning Career Development and Employability Service at NCI supports students as they transition to graduate employment by building skills which enhance their career prospects. Working in partnership with industry, the Careers Team deliver a number of key events such as CV workshops, interview training, networking opportunities and career information sessions to help students develop the confidence to succeed in their career.
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