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Thinking about starting or going back to college? Or doing an evening course? September marks the beginning of a new academic cycle, and it’s not just the kids that are preparing themselves for the classroom.

Yes, returning to part-time study could be the best career decision you make. Certainly, improving your job prospects and earning more over the course of your career are valid reasons for doing a part-time course. But they’re not the only benefits: here are five you might not even have considered. You’ll Become More Popular Whether it’s a coffee after class, exchanging notes or just chatting to the people who sit beside you, one thing’s for sure: you’re going to meet new people. Because of the small class sizes at National College of Ireland, our graduates report that meeting a diverse group of new people with different life experiences is an unexpected benefit of studying part-time. And those new friends you’re making? They’re also a network of contacts, that will stand you in good stead as your careers progress.

NCI is running a number of courses which start in early 2014 Do you want to step up your career, develop new skills and knowledge, or build on an existing qualification? Are you interested in high-growth areas like digital marketing, data analytics and cloud computing? Or perhaps more traditional areas like human resource management, pensions or personal finance interest you more?

Want to get ahead in your career, change direction or stand out from the crowd? Give yourself the masters advantage! Along with the intellectual reward, achieving a masters qualification can enhance your career prospects by giving you that competitive edge. You’ll have more specialist knowledge, greater skills and a proven track record of working towards and achieving your goals. You can demonstrate that you have the determination and ability to succeed.

Thinking about studying a part-time or full-time course this September? Do you have questions about which course might be right for you? Perhaps you have specific course queries, or are wondering about assessment methods, eligibility criteria, timetables or fees? National College of Ireland has two open events happening in August, one on the evening of Thursday 15th and the second on Saturday 17th, from 11am to 2pm. Come along, meet the team and talk through your options – we’d love to see you there.

Are you interested in a part-time Digital Marketing course in Dublin?

It was such an exciting day for us at National College of Ireland on Friday, as we launched our three new courses in the Personal Financial Education space, along with our partnership with the Institute of Canadian Bankers.