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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 & LanguageSchool of Political Science and Sociology
Undergraduates
The School offers an opportunity unique in Ireland to study a combined programme of political science and sociology. Since our foundation in 1967, we have developed an extensive and highly-reputed teaching and research expertise. The School prides itself on its accessible, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students. We offer four undergraduate programmes: BA (Joint-Honours); BA Government (Politics, Economics & Law); BA Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice; and BSc in Social Sciences.
Postgraduates
The School of Political Science and Sociology is proud to offer a suite of taught MA and PhD programmes for new graduates and mature students who want to embark upon professional paths that will make a difference. Our programmes are grounded in the best research and delivered by teams of experienced academics with extensive practical knowledge and a commitment to ensuring an accessible learning experience for our students. All programmes include valuable professional networking or workplace experience.
PGR Community
The postgraduate research (PGR) community in the School of Political Science and Sociology is vibrant, diverse and intellectually engaged. Our PGR students are central to the School’s research culture, contributing to work across areas like political theory, social justice, gender studies and public policy. They benefit from close mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration and access to a dynamic network of scholars.
