The following is a list of terms we use but that you may not have come across before.
Term
|
Description
|
Access
Course
|
A course specifically designed
for students who have a real desire to study at third level, but are
unable due to financial or social reasons. This scheme facilitates
school-leavers from all schools in the BMW region and Co. Clare |
| Alert List |
Used to provide applicants and guidance counsellors with updates of new courses offered, changes to course entry requirements and other relevant changes to admissions related information as they occur throughout the academic year |
| Assessment |
How we mark your work |
| BSc/BA/BEng |
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Engineering degree
|
| Campus |
University facilities in one specific geographical spot
|
Course
|
A course of study is the path you take to attain your degree
|
DARE
|
Disability Access Route to Education - a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on a reduced points basis to school leavers with disabilities |
| Dissertation |
A substantial piece of original work on a single theme or subject that shows you have read the literature and applied this learning to an idea of your own
|
EEA
|
European Economic Area - An agreement between the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the EU. It allows Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to participate in the EU's Internal Market without a conventional EU membership
|
EU
|
European Union - an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe
|
HEAR
|
Higher Education Access Route - a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on
reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from
socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds |
HPAT
|
Health Professional Admissions Test - the admissions test provided by the Irish Medical Schools. The test measures a candidate’s logical reasoning and problem solving skills
as well as non-verbal reasoning and the ability to understand the
thoughts, behaviour and/or intentions of people |
| Faculty |
An administrative department dealing with a group of related subject areas
|
| FETAC |
Further Education and Training Awards Council. The statutory awarding body for further education and training in Ireland |
| Garda Vetting |
Background checks in respect of an individual conducted by An Garda Síochána on request of any authorised organisation. In the case of the Undergraduate Admissions Office the authorised organisation is NUI Galway |
| Lecture |
Group teaching, a big class
|
| Masters |
Postgraduate degree, the next level of study. Usually either M.A. (Master of Arts), M.Litt. (Masters of Literature) or M.Sc. (Master of Science)
|
Matriculation
|
Refers to the minimum requirements for entry to the University. Before
you can be considered for admission you must meet these minimum
standards. Matriculation has nothing to do with points |
| Module |
A self-contained subject
|
MSAP
|
Mature Students Admissions Pathway - the admission test required for mature-age student entry to the College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies
|
| PhD |
A doctorate (technically, a Doctor of Philosophy)
|
| School |
A subdivision of a faculty, more focused on a single group of subjects. You'll belong to a school, or a group of schools depending on how many subjects you take |
| Semester |
Meaning either of two academic terms. In NUI Galway semester one runs from September to December, and semester two from January to May |
| Seminar |
Small group discussion around the theme of that week's lecture
|
| Student Support |
A University department with responsibility for looking after you when you're here
|
TSN
|
Temporary Special Needs - special examination arrangements made for students with disabilities or illnesses here in NUI Galway
|
| Undergraduate |
What you will be after you enrol but before you get your degree
|
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