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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose NUI Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at NUI Galway is all about here.
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
Since 1845, NUI Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
NUI Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
NUI Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at NUI Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at NUI Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
Alumni, Friends & Supporters
There are over 90,000 NUI Galway graduates Worldwide, connect with us and tap into the online community.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At NUI Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Progression Pathways (Further Education)
Progression Pathways (Further Education)
Those who have successfully completed QQI awards (Level 5 or Level 6) may be seeking opportunities to progress to part-time University level courses. If so NUI Galway has a range of part-time progression pathways that offer flexible routes to advance your education to a level 7 or Level 8 award.
Some of our courses also offer advanced entry to those who have a further education award. If you have successfully completed a major Level 6 award, achieving an overall distinction, and have experience of working in a specific sector, this might be worth exploring.
Many of our part-time undergraduate courses do not require you to have prior learning at Level 5 or 6 but if you do, you may find that the transition to University level learning is easier and more manageable. Building confidence in your ability to learn is a real motivator to successful learning achievement.
Learning Supports
Here at NUI Galway we also offer a range of supports that will assist you in a smooth transition to third level learning. Check out our Student Services webpage to read about the learning supports that are in place to guide and assist you.
Funding Options
We offer a range of funding options that may be of interest to those progressing from the further education sector. Check out our Fees, Funding and Scholarships webpage.
Further Information
Our Course Coordinators are more than happy to speak with you and can advise on progression options. Browse through our part-time courses to see what we have on offer and contact the adminstrator relevant to your course under the Find out more tab on the course webpage. You should also read through our FAQ section for additional information on choosing the right course for you.
*If you wish to progress to a full-time course then information on that progression route is available here.