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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 & LanguageMeet the team
Work-Based Learning & Placement
Breda Kenna- Work-Based Learning Manager
T: +353 91 49 4323
Email Breda
Linda Moylan- Administrative Assistant
T: +353 91 49 3646
Email Linda
Area of support: Placement Enquiries - main contact.
College of Science & Engineering
Paul O'Rahilly -Senior Placement Officer
T:+353 91 493511
Area of support: Computer Science & IT, Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project & Construction Engineering.
Fiona Curran- Placement Officer
Area of support: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry.
Aisling Roche -Placement Officer - School of Computer Science, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Area of support: PGDip in Data Analytics and Visualisation, PGDip Cloud Computing and Software Development, PGDip Cybersecurity and Software Development, BSc in Agricultural Science, MSc (Biotechnology), MSc (Biomedical Science)
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
Emma Marron- Placement Officer
T: +353 91 49 3926
Area of support: BA Journalism, B.Sc in Social Science, BSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Kathryn McDermott- Placement Officer
Area of support: BA Government (Politics, Economics & Law), BA History, BA Digital Arts & Technology, BA Film and Digital Media, BA History, Politics and Philosophy, BA Music, BSc Psychology
Tracy Shovlin- Placement Officer
Area of Support: Bachelor of Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) and Bachelor of Arts with Children’s Studies courses
Máire-Áine Uí Ailín- Oifigeach Socrúcháin Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Area of Support: BA Comhonóracha le Gaeilge, Dlí le Gaeilge
Maeve Daly -Placement Officer
Area of Support: BA Global Media, BA Geography & GeoSystems, MSc Consumer Psychology & BA Film & Digital Media.
College of Business, Public Policy & Law
Marie Monahan -Placement Officer, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Area of support: Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience), BSc Financial Mathematics and Economics & MSc Marketing Practice
Tara Kelly -Placement Officer, Post Graduates Discipline of Management, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
T: +353 91 49 2645
Email Tara
Area of Support: MSc Human Resource Management, MSc Management and Sustainability
Valeria Lopez -Placement Officer - currently on leave
Email Valeria
Area of support: MSc Corporate Finance, MSc Health Economics, MSc Global Environmental Economics, MEconSc (International Finance)
Keeva O'Shea -Placement Officer, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Email Keeva
Area of support: MSc Corporate Finance, MSc Health Economics, MSc Global Environmental Economics, MEconSc (International Finance)
Celia Killilea- Placement Officer, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Fiona Keane -Placement & Study Abroad Officer, School of Law
Area of support: Bachelor of Civil Law and Human Rights, Arts and Human Rights. Find out more...
Maria Gilligan -Placement & Study Abroad Officer, School of Law
Area of support: Bachelor of Civil Law and Business, Bachelor of Civil Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Civil Law and Taxation
Employer Engagement
Click here to email our employer engagement team
Brid Connolly -Employer Engagement Manager
T: +353 91 49 2133
Email Brid
