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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 & LanguageProfessional, Part-time and Evening Courses
Find a Course
If you have had a gap in your education or wish to upskill for employment, Adult Learning & Professional Development has a part-time, flexible course for you. Browse through our wide range of courses below or visit our dedicated Adult Learning website here. We also offer short, accredited micro-credentials for professional development.
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Professional, Part-time, and Evening Courses
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| Course Name | Category | Key Words |
|---|---|---|
| Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach (Ard-Dioplóma) | Business / Management | |
| Artificial Intelligence for Professionals (PgCert) | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Neural Networks, Statistics, Visualisation, Analytics, Deep Learning, Business, Ethics, Strategy, Law, Social Impact, artificial intelligence for professionals, artificial intelligence for managers | |
| Bees & Beekeeping - Apiculture (Diploma) | Science & Technology | bees, beekeeping, apiculture, scientific studies, natural sciences, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Business, Law & Arts (Foundation) | Business / Management | business, law, arts, foundation, part-time, part-time course, university of galway |
| Business Studies (Higher Diploma) | Business / Management | business studies, business, commerce, marketing, analytics, postgraduate, management, economics, accounting, ACCA, law, innovation, entrepreneurship, engineers ireland, leadership, part-time |
| Commerce Online (Degree) | Business / Management | BComm, business, management, finance, marketing, degree, online bachelor degree, online business degree, ACCA, business analytics, innovation, entrepreneurship, e-business, law, economics, part-time, course, university of galway |
| Change Management (Diploma) | Business / Management | change management, management, leadership, project management, digital transformation, transferable skills, critical thinking, analytics, organisational change, innovation, part-time, course, online, university of galway |
| Community, Youth & Family Studies (Degree) | Humanities & Social Sciences | community, youth, family, family studies, community development, sociology, youthwork, family and society, social research, understanding communities, policy making, contemporary families, equality |
| Digitisation of Manufacturing Processes (Diploma) | Science & Technology | digitalisation, manufacturing, digital manufacturing, processes, manufacturing processes, automation, al, data management, data, data analytics, prototyping, laser technology, industry, processing, part-time, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Digitally Enabled Connected Medical Devices (Diploma) | Science & Technology | digitally enabled, medical devices, medical device science, materials science, rapid prototyping, ai, data management, data, data analytics, innovation, business strategy, engineering systems, sustainability, med tech, industry, part-time, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Earth & Ocean Sciences (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | earth, ocean, scientific studies, geology, oceanography, earth observation, coastal, planet, part-time, course, diploma |
| French (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | french, language, france, evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Gemmology (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | gemmology, scientific studies, gemstones, science, jewellery, geological settings, part-time, course, diploma |
| German (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | german, course, part-time, language, languages, german-speaking, german culture, germany, oral skills, German grammar, vocabulary, beginners, 20th century german, swiss, Austrian, intermediate evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Intelligent Manufacturing Industry 5.0 (Diploma) | Science & Technology | intelligent manufacturing, ai, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, industry 5.0, enterprises, enterprise simulation, digital twinning, industry, robotics, automated systems, data management, data, data analytics, part-time, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Irish Studies Online (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | irish studies, irish life, irish culture, archaeology, history, literature, irish music, irish dance, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Italian (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | italian, language, italy, evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Italian Online (Diploma) | Humanities & Social Sciences | italian, language, italy, evening course, diploma, part-time, courses, university of galway |
| Manufacturing Automation (Diploma) | Science & Technology | manufacturing, automation, ai, sensors, actuators, enterprise simulation, enterprise, digital twinning, robotics, automated systems, programming, modelling, simulation, industry, data management, data, data analytics, part-time, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Professional Diploma in Applied Cybersecurity (part-time) | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, Applied Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity | |
| Science & Technology Studies (Degree) | Science & Technology | science, technology, degree, diploma, engineering, management, information technology, IT, high-tech, industries, high-tech environments, managerial skills, problem solving, decision making, course, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Science & Technology Studies (Diploma) | Science & Technology | science, technology, degree, diploma, engineering, management, information technology, IT, high-tech, industries, high-tech environments, managerial skills, problem solving, decision making, course, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Science, Technology & Engineering (Foundation) | Science & Technology | science, engineering, foundation, part-time, part-time course, university of galway |
| Social Care (Degree) | Humanities & Social Sciences | |
| Sustainability of Manufacturing Systems (Diploma) | Science & Technology | sustainability, manufacturing, manufacturing systems, resource efficiency, waste reduction, life cycles, climate change, engineering systems, digital twinning, enterprise simulation, environmental science, environmental management, enterprise, industry, part-time, part-time course, flexible learning, university of galway |
| Youth Leadership and Community Action (Foroige) | Community Education | youth, leadership, community, action, foroige, foundation, certificate, universtiy of galway |
| Construction Innovation (PDip) | Business / Management | construction, sustainable technologies, green economy, sustainable leadership, part-time, blended learning, sustainable construction |
| Professional Diploma in Practical AI for Software Developers (part-time) | Professional Diploma, PD, Part-time, Online, AI | |
| Construction Innovation (MSc) | Business / Management | Construction, sustainability, modern methods of construction, digitisation, digital construction technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, built environment, engineering, sustainability planning |
| Modern Methods of Construction (PgCert) | construction, sustainable technologies, green economy, sustainable leadership, part-time, blended learning, sustainable construction | |
| Key Enabling Technologies | technologies, key enabling | |
| Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations (Online) | Science & Technology | Medical Technologies, Regulatory Affairs |
| Certificate in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Online) | Science & Technology | postgraduate, part-time |
| An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge A2 (Diploma in Irish, Level A2) | Languages | |
| An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge B1 | Languages | |
| An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge B2 | Languages | |
| An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge C1 | Languages | |
| Dioplóma sa Chultúr Dúchais | Languages | Cultúr Dúchais, Dúchas |
