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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 & LanguagePostgraduate Courses
MA Programmes
Information on our MA programmes can be found by clicking on the images below.
In-house information can be found in the sidebar tabs to the left of this page.
Recorded talks about some of our MA programmes can be accessed here: https://universityofgalway.ie/ondemand/pg/arts/videos/postgraduateprogrammesinenglishwritingandpublishing/
PhD Programme
Information on our PhD programme can be found in the sidebar link to the left of this page. Find out how to apply by clicking on the link below:
Postgraduate Courses
The Discipline of English offers three taught postgraduate MA programmes, and co-teaches on a number of others. Information on our MA programmes can be found by clicking on the images above.
In-house information can be found in the sidebar tabs to the left of this page.
For all Arts Taught Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:
- Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload final transcripts on receipt.
- English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
- Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
- Passport or Birth certificate: non-University of Galway-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted.
- IMPORTANT: Some programmes require additional documentation (eg MA in Writing). Please click here for the list of programmes that require additional supporting documents.
You may also find the FAQ section on the Postgraduate Admissions website helpful.
MA Scholarships:
EU students who achieve a 1.1 in their undergraduate degree will be eligible for a scholarship worth €1500 under the Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme for First-Class Students. The scholarship is open to full-time students who register for any of our MAs. Details on how to apply will be posted to the Scholarship Scheme webpage shortly.
International Scholarships:
University of Galway is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. To this end, the University offers a range of based scholarships to students from a number of countries, in line with our strategic international priorities. Details on International Scholarships can be found here.
PhD Programme: We also offer a PhD programme. For information on how to apply, please see How to Apply and PhD Applications.
