Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 10:00am - 05:30pm

Spend the Day. Ask Every Question. Shape What’s Next.

UL Postgraduate Open Day | 10:00am – 5:30pm

Choosing postgraduate study is a big decision, and it deserves time, space, and the right conversations.

In March, we’re hosting our most comprehensive Postgraduate Open Day to date. Running from 10:00am to 5:30pm, this is a full-day experience designed to give you everything you need in one place; information, inspiration, guidance, and clarity.

Come for an hour, or spend the day with us. However you choose to attend, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction and confidence about your next step.

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What Makes This Open Day Different?

This Open Day is designed to be flexible and accessible. It goes beyond one-to-one chats and short presentations to offer meaningful conversations, practical guidance, and interactive activities, with the option to join some sessions online.

You’ll meet academic experts, support teams, current students, alumni, and careers professionals, and explore how postgraduate study at UL can support your ambitions. Here are some of the things we have in store for you.

Panel Discussion: Commit to Curiosity

Join a panel of current students and alumni as they share honest reflections on:

  • Why they chose postgraduate study at University of Limerick
  • What they wish they’d known before applying
  • How their studies shaped their careers and confidence

This is your chance to hear directly from people who have been where you are now.

Must-Attend Career Talk

Career Consultant Angela Burke
The Postgraduate Advantage: Careers in a Changing World

This is a key session of the day for anyone thinking about their next career move.

Angela Burke will unpack how the workplace is evolving, the skills employers are prioritising, and how postgraduate study can give you a clear competitive advantage. You’ll gain practical insight into how a postgraduate qualification helps you stand out, adapt to change, and future-proof your career, regardless of your discipline.

If you’re unsure how postgraduate study fits into your career plans, this talk will give you clarity and direction.

Future-Ready Skills Session

Learn how postgraduate qualifications and transferable skills are shaping careers across industries and how to position yourself for long-term success.

Career Guidance & “Match Me to a Programme”

Meet careers advisors for 1:1 guidance and personalised programme matching to help you align your interests, experience, and goals.

Throughout the day, you can attend focused talks and masterclasses covering:

  • Funding Your Study – fees, funding options, and financial supports
  • Masterclass in AI, Data & Technology
  • Masterclass in Humanities
  • Masterclass in Business
  • Masterclass in Health Sciences
  • Flexible Postgraduate Options at UL (including Pathways Plus)

These sessions are designed to offer insight and are scheduled so you can easily attend the topics that matter most to you.

Because choosing postgraduate study is also about environment and experience, we have these planned for you:

  • Guided Campus Tour
    Explore UL’s campus, including the Stables Courtyard, UL Arena, Plassey House, Living Bridge, Faculty areas, and the Irish World Academy.
  • Glucksman Library Tours
    Discover study spaces, learning supports, and research facilities.
  • Student Life & Accommodation
    Speak with the UL Accommodation team about living on campus.
  • Student Chat Room
    Chat with the UL Postgraduate Students’ Union about life as a postgraduate, supports available, and balancing study with work.

Who Should Attend?

This Open Day is ideal for:

  • Final-year undergraduate students
  • Working professionals considering upskilling or career change
  • Those returning to education
  • Anyone exploring taught, professional, or research postgraduate options

If postgraduate study is on your radar, this day is for you.

Come for an Hour or Stay for the Day.

This is your chance to slow down, ask every question, and explore your options without pressure.

Spend the day with us, and leave knowing your next step.

Book your Place

Register Now