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Doing a B.A in Irish studies and religion.. Any good ideas for a postgrad?

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  • 24-09-2012 12:10pm
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    ShaunaGavin
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    I've just started my B.A and I'm having doubts about prospective careers already..
    I am liking the course but its getting me down that i have no idea what do do when I graduate.
    Anyone have any idea what postgrads are worth doing?
    In particular is there any work in archiving/ information management/ records management as i was told that this has a high level of employment in companies etc. (somehow i find that hard to believe!).

    Help would be appreciated! :confused:
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    [Jackass]
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    One career path that would be open to you long term would be teaching. Civil Service job security (notwithstanding current mess), 4 months paid holidays a year, lots of scope for additional work on the side (grinds and correcting exams), good pay and pension. Pretty handy career if you ask me.

    You could also consider being an academic and going on to masters and / or doctorate level and working in a university department.

    Your college must have a career guidance department. You should go in and talk to them.


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    Suaimhneach
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    Dont fret, everyone feels that way doing their course unless they're studying a specific thing like being a doctor or lawyer.

    Do the course, enjoy it, and see what sings to you over the years, and then focus on that. If you are in first year, you have at least two more years before you graduate. You can always do a masters to specialise.

    If you find something else becomes your passion or area of interest, focus on that in your spare time and try to make a career of it.


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    herisson
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    Hey OP, im a graduate of the same course (at least i think its the same college). :o

    There are a tonne of options out there. At the moment i am working for a year, because there is no funding out there at the minute. But the course does give you a groundwork for almost anything.

    I think previous posters are right you still have 2 more years left, plenty of time to decide what you want to do. I know a few of my friends are doing post grads in history (each with different specialties), primary teaching and journalism. There are a tonne of opportunities out there, its just deciding what you want to do is the hard part.

    Im torn between 2 courses at the moment, one had nothing to do with the undergrad and the other is related to it but it just depends if i can get into them.

    If you need any help PM me or else talk to one of the lecturers, especially L, she will put your mind at ease! :)


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