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Part-Time Courses

Part-time courses for prospective mature students

These part-time Foundation Studies Diplomas are designed for mature applicants aged 22 or over who are interested in progressing to full-time undergraduate study.

Before you apply

  • You must have access to a laptop or PC with a reliable WiFi connection
  • Leaving Certificate Maths is desirable, or Further Education in Mathematics, along with reasonable IT skills
  • Not all applicants are accepted. If you do not meet these criteria, please contact the Programme Coordinator

Application deadline:
1 September 2026

 


SFD1 Science, Technology and Engineering

Foundation Studies Diploma

For applicants interested in applying for entry to full-time Science, Engineering and IT degrees at University of Galway.

Course details:

  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Schedule: Two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month (full day)
  • Start date: September

Modules include:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Mathematics and IT
  • Skills for College and Career
  • Academic Study Skills and Academic Writing

This course is intended for applicants planning to begin a Science, Engineering, IT or Health Sciences degree in 2027.

SFD8 Business, Law and Arts

Foundation Studies Diploma

For applicants interested in applying for entry to full-time or part-time business-related degrees at University of Galway.

Course details:

  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays (7–10pm) and some Saturdays (10am–5pm)

Modules include:

  • Accountancy and Economics
  • Mathematics and Business Skills
  • Information Technology
  • Skills for College and Career
  • Academic Study Skills and Academic Writing

Application requirements

For both programmes, you must upload:

  • A passport photo
  • A copy of your passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate

Fees

  • €380 (standard fee)
  • €60 if unemployed

If applying for the reduced fee, you must email
foundationprogrammes@universityofgalway.ie
with evidence of your Social Welfare payment or a bank statement showing payment.

Payment

The fee can be paid:

  • By postal order made payable to University of Galway
    • Include your name and course on the back
    • Post to:
      Mature Students Officer, Áras Uí Chathail, University of Galway
    • Must be received before 15 September 2026

OR

  • Paid on the registration date

Further information

Mature Students Officer
Access Centre, University of Galway

maturestudents@universityofgalway.ie