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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.
Accessibility & LanguageSpringboard+ 2025 Courses
Springboard+ offers a choice of over 249 government-funded, part-time and intensive conversion courses in higher education from certificate to degree, to postgraduate level. See www.springboardcourses.ie for full details.
University of Galway have a limited number of government-funded places for Springboard+ applicants in the 2025/26 academic year. Courses are part-time and will be delivered via online and blended learning. See approved courses below:
- Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations
- Diploma in Digitalisation of Manufacturing Processes
- Diploma in Digitally Enabled Connected Medical Devices
- MSc in AgInnovation
- Postgraduate Certificate (Creative Technologies and Emerging Media)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Innovation
- Professional Diploma in Practical AI for Software Developers
- Green Labs Principles and Practice (Micro-credential)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Software Development, Cloud Computing and DevOps (ICT Skills Conversion Course, full-time)
NB: Online applications open on the 3rd June. The closing date for applications varies for each course, so please refer to the individual course pages for further application and eligibility criteria details.
Eligibility
Please refer to the Springboard + website for eligibility criteria and required documentation.
Applications
All applications for these courses are made via the Springboard+ website.
What Our Students Say
Aaron Gallagher | Cybersecurity and Software Development
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Geology and recently completed the Springboard-funded Level-9 Diploma in Cybersecurity and Software Development through the School of Computer Science at the University of Galway. Prior to transitioning into tech, I worked in construction project management. The conversion course has been instrumental in accelerating my career in cybersecurity. Thanks to the course's internship component, I secured a position as a Cybersecurity Analyst with the German Space Agency, "DLR Space Applications Institute mbH". In my new role, I have applied the skills learned during my studies to the Galileo project, Europe’s global navigation satellite system. I am deeply grateful to the team at the University of Galway for their outstanding support and for organising such a comprehensive and engaging course. Their guidance has helped me transition into an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity. The course was challenging but immensely rewarding, opening doors to opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise encountered.
Méabh O'Regan | MSc Ag Innovation
When I first started my journey in 2020 with Springboard, I had a young child and was looking to transition away from operations management to something with more family-friendly working hours. Finding an affordable and flexible course was essential for me, and Springboard delivered exactly what I needed in a MSc with the Technological University Dublin. Fast forward to today, and I’ve been working with the HSE and National Ambulance Service for almost three years. Deciding to pursue a second master's in AgInnovation was a personal challenge - something I wanted to do to broaden my knowledge and push myself further. I can honestly say it’s been a fantastic experience all around. I’ve absolutely loved the course in University of Galway and would recommend Springboard courses to anyone looking to advance their career or pursue new passions. The flexibility, hybrid learning options, and understanding of the demands of busy lives made it the perfect choice for those working or juggling multiple responsibilities. Thank you, Springboard, for making lifelong learning so accessible and rewarding!
