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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 University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of 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
University of 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
University of 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 University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of 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.
Higher Diploma (HDip) in Archaeology
[Please note: This programme is under review and may not be available in the next academic year. Please email Archaeology's administrator fiona.mcinerney@universityofgalway.ie for the most up to date information.]
The Higher Diploma is a Level 8 programme designed as a gateway to postgraduate research in Archaeology (MA, MLitt) for students with primary degrees in subjects other than Archaeology, and students who have a diploma in Archaeology. It is a contemporary programme of desk-based and experiential learning, the structure and contents of which equip the student with core knowledge and skills in the discipline necessary to become an advocate for heritage in your community. It especially sets the student up to research and write an original piece of work on the archaeology of a place in the Irish landscape, to present that research to the public, demonstrate knowledge of the sources and methods that support archaeological research, and create a research project design.