Irish Times Higher Options 2024
This year we were are delighted to take part in the Irish Times Higher Options Fair 2024 for the second year to disseminate information on studying in the UK to students, teachers and councellors, and promote the UK as a top destination for higher education. The event features more than 150 colleges, comprised of Irish universities, colleges of higher and further education, European, UK and International universities, admissions bodies and information stands. Higher Options provides a unique opportunity for up to 30,000 students from across Ireland to speak to representatives from third-level institutions from Ireland, the UK, Europe and further afield. Students can gather information about their third-level options and attend career talks on a wide range of topics.
British Council Ireland joined several UK higher education institutions in the benefits and opportunities available to Irish students in the UK higher education space. Higher Options ran from 25-27 September 2024, and were present for all three days to field queries and questions from attendees on higher education opportunities available to them in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We also took part in Higher Options' Career Talks in panel discussions about studying in the UK and EU.
We also disseminated resources such as our Higher Education Undergraduate Information Guide, which we first published last year to provide guidance on understanding the Common Travel Area, UCAS and points conversion, financial support available to Irish students and other frequently queried topics.
