Postgraduate Disability Support

Managing the Transition

The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can bring changes in how you learn, organise your work and manage your time. Depending on your programme, postgraduate study may involve more independent learning, extended research and writing, fewer fixed deadlines and greater responsibility for planning your own workload.

It can help to:

• use a planner or calendar to keep track of deadlines, meetings and important dates;
• break big pieces of work into smaller steps;
• set your own mini deadlines for longer pieces of work;
• set aside regular time for reading, research and writing;
• keep notes from meetings with your supervisor, including feedback and what you agreed to do next;
• ask for support early if you are finding postgraduate study difficult.

Talk to Disability Support

If you are registered with the Disability Support Service, we encourage you to meet with us as you move into postgraduate study. Your existing supports may continue to work well, but your needs may change as the demands of your programme change.

We can review your reasonable accommodations with you and discuss any new challenges or support needs.

To arrange a meeting or contact the Disability Support Service, email disability.midlands@tus.ie.

Postgraduate Research Toolkit

The Postgraduate Research Toolkit is a dedicated resource designed to support TUS postgraduate students throughout their studies and the research process. It brings together key TUS supports and services, practical guidance, research tools, templates and carefully selected resources in one place.

You can use the toolkit to:

• find TUS supports and services, including the Graduate School, Library Research Support, Academic Writing Centre and Learning Support;
• plan your research and manage your time;
• find, read and organise academic literature;
• explore research methods and data collection;
• manage referencing and research data;
• develop your academic writing;
• prepare for meetings with your supervisor.

Learner Success Toolkit

The Learner Success Toolkit is an inclusive online resource for all TUS students. It brings together key TUS supports and resources in one place, alongside practical guidance, study strategies and Assistive Technology tools to support independent learning and accessibility. The toolkit includes resources for reading and writing, note-taking and organisation, time management and focus, exam preparation and other areas of student learning.