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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 & LanguageMicro-credentials List
Small, accredited courses designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise & organisations
Rewatch our Semester 2 2026 Micro-credentials Lunchtime Webinar here.
Semester 1 micro-credential list below (starting September 2026):
| Micro-Credential | Delivery Mode | Duration | Key Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Effectively Introductory teaching skills through blended interactive learning. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU625 |
| Maternal, Infant and Family Health postnatal and infant health knowledge for public health nursing |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6523 |
| Recognising & Responding to Client Deterioration Develops skills in assessing and managing patient deterioration. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU605 |
| Clinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6622 |
| Advanced Research Methods Prepares students to develop a research protocol |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU502 |
| Finance for Non-Financial Managers Understand & interpret the financial performance of your business |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Maths, Economics and Statistics , Teaching and Education SC3309 |
| Entertainment Law Exploring media law, expression, regulation, and restrictions |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law , Teaching and Education LW393 |
| Animal Law Animal law, Brehon law, animals in Irish mythology |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management LW3202 |
| Éisteacht agus Labhairt 1 B1 Forbairt scileanna labhartha agus éisteachta mic léinn. |
Online | 20 | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and Culture, Humanities and Languages GA172 |
| Léamh agus Scríobh 1 Sa mhodúl seo déanfar forbairt agus buanú ar scileanna léitheoireachta agus scríbhneoireachta an... |
Online | 12 Seachtain | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and CultureGA173 |
| Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge 1 A chumasú i rialacha gramadaí na Gaeilge, i gcomhréir agus i ndeilbhíocht na teanga, agus i gceartús |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT101 |
| Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga I Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo go mbeadh tuiscint ag an mac léinn ar an bpleanáil teanga, mar... |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT116 |
| Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga Is í aidhm an mhodúil seo léargas a thabhairt don fhoghlaimeoir ar phróiseas na pleanála teanga i... |
Blended Learning | 12 seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages PT2101 |
| Irish for Beginners An intensive course aimed at students with little or no previous knowledge of Irish |
On Campus | 10 weeks | Mode:On CampusNone, Creative Arts, Media and CultureGDT1011 |
| Cúlra agus Comhthéacsna Gaeltachta Breathnófar ar bhunús oifigiúil na Gaeltachta agus ar fhorbairt pholasaí an stáit i leith na... |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages PT812 |
| An Caighdeán Oifigiúil Forbairt agus feidhm an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil |
On Campus | 24 seachtain | Mode:On CampusNone, Humanities and Languages LT6101 |
| An Anailís Sochtheangeolaíochta I Scrúdaíonn stair agus teoiricí na sochtheangeolaíochta Gaeilge. |
Blended Learning | 12 | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT117 |
| Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 Cumasaíonn scileanna aistriúcháin Béarla-Gaeilge do mhic léinn. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Humanities and Languages LT6105 |
| Quantum Programming Foundations Introducing quantum computing systems, applications, & strategies |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT4110 |
| Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing Gain a high-level understanding of the field of artificial intelligence (AI) |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5182 |
| Introduction to Programming in Python Fundamental concepts such as variables and conditional statements |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5161 |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Develop a high-level understanding of the wide-ranging nature of AI |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5181 |
| Data Analysis and Visualisation Analysis & visualisation to transform data into usable insight |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Maths, Economics and Statistics , Science and Engineering CT5184 |
| Sustainability Planning in Construction Advancing sustainable construction: energy, retrofitting, decarbonisation, circularity |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5104 |
| Robotics and Automated Systems Learn automation basics: robotics, AGVs, programming techniques. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1173 |
| Regulatory Compliance Explore regulations for drug & medical device development |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Healthcare and Medicine, Science and Engineering BS1181 |
| Passive House Designer Energy-efficient buildings course for Passive House design expertise |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5103 |
| Materials Science & Processes Material structure impacts failure from nano to macro. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1184 |
| Manufacturing Technology Course covers shaping materials using manufacturing processes. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1174 |
| Enterprise Simulation for Digital Twinning Digital models optimize enterprise performance via simulation. |
Online | 15 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BS1179 |
NB: courses will only run if enough places are filled. Learners will be notified as soon as possible of any cancellations.
