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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
A 50% or 80% Micro-credential Learner fee subsidy is available for most of our micro-credentials; find out more here.
Watch our Micro-credentials Lunchtime Webinar on Tuesday, 12th November here.
Semester 2 micro-credential list below (Starting Jan 2025), please check back regularly for more offerings.
| Micro-Credential | Delivery Mode | Duration | Key Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Learning and Teaching Incorporate digital learning practices, tools and strategies in your own professional contexts. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Teaching and Education TE303 |
| Automation 2 Obtain important insights into the application of automation in industry. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BS1170 |
| Digital Construction Technologies Covering building information modelling (BIM) technology, digital twinning & visualisation methods |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5105 |
| Environmental Impact Assessment of Marine Renewable Energy Developments This micro-credential will equip learners with the knowledge and tools to develop EIA Reports |
Online | 16 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering EOS5110 |
| Environmental Management for Organisations Explore the roots & principles of environmental planning and management in practice. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law , Science and Engineering BST153 |
| Ethics and Law for Artificial Intelligence Legal & ethical perspectives on pertinent AI-related issues for managers |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , IT and Computer Science , Law CT5185 |
| Gemstones and the Commercial World Equip yourself with all the tools you will need to record the properties of numerous gem varieties. |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering EOS205 |
| Green Hydrogen Technology, Design and Analysis An introduction to the potential roles green hydrogen can play in decarbonisation. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering EG5108 |
| Green Labs Principles and Practice Exploring sustainability concepts for eco-friendly labs. |
Online | 20 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BME5107 |
| Innovation and Enterpreneurship Equips students with skills to manage innovation projects & launch their own enterprises. |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5108 |
| Machine Design This module introduces you to the theory behind simple and compound machines. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BS1164 |
| Modern Methods of Construction Covers key areas of standardisation & routes to certification & next-generation rapid build systems. |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5106 |
| Future of Artificial Intelligence Understanding the current trends in Artificial Intelligence & the future development of the field |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science CT5186 |
| Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence Providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the implications of advancements in AI |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science CT5212 |
| An Anailís Sochtheangeolaíochta II Déanfar plé & anailís ar phróiseas an aistrithe teanga agus ar na comharthaí sóirt a bhaineann leis. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT120 |
| Cruinnscríobh & Comhréir na Gaeilge Dhéileálann le den ghramadach nach bpléitear i leabhair ghramadaí de ghnáth. |
Blended Learning | 20 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LN6111 |
| Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge 2 Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo barr feabhais a bheith bainte amach ag na mic léinn i gcruinnscríobh na... |
Blended Learning | 10 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Creative Arts, Media and Culture, Humanities and Languages LT102 |
| German for Business Develop the skills to communicate successfully in various German-speaking business contexts |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Humanities and Languages GR8100 |
| 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 CultureGDT101.1 |
| Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga II Sa mhodúl seo, déanfar plé agus anailís ar chúrsaí pleanála teanga in Éirinn le fiche bliain anuas |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT119 |
| Scríobh agus Léamh 1 D'fheilfeadh an modúl seo d'aon duine a bhfuil suim acu sa Ghaeilge agus i gcruinneas na teanga go.. |
Online | 10 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and Culture, Humanities and Languages GF174 |
| Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice Examine clinical governance and its role in supporting safe practice. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU623 |
| Dementia Care: Transforming Practice Provides nurses & allied healthcare professionals with an advanced understanding of dementia. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU634 |
| High Dependency Maternity Care Providing midwives with the specialised clinical knowledge to become effective practitioners |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU568 |
| Mental Health Promotion Addressing the promotion of positive mental health, sexual health & prevention of substance misuse |
Blended Learning | 10 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineHP1107 |
| Promoting Health in the Workplace Module based upon the World Health Organisation's Healthy Workplace Model. |
Blended Learning | 10 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineHP1108 |
| Promoting Healthy Behaviours Focusses on the areas of nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health & substance use |
Blended Learning | 10 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineHP1109 |
| Promoting Youth Health in Educational Settings Application of the settings approach to health promotion for young people in educational settings |
Blended Learning | 10 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineHP1110 |
| Scientific Arts Studying how the brain perceives the world through creative practice |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Creative Arts, Media and CulturePS3124 |
| Teanga an Ghnó Sa mhodúl seo cíorfar an gnó mar ghairm, ag díriú go sonrach ar théarmaíocht agus ar shainfhoclóir.. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and Culture, Humanities and Languages GA2112 |
| Éisteacht & Labhairt 1 D'fheilfeadh an modúl seo d'aon duine a bhfuil suim acu sa Ghaeilge agus i labhairt na Gaeilge go... |
Online | 10 weeks | Mode:OnlineNoneGA177 |
| Enterprise Development Enhance your critical thinking skills & think objectively about your business offering |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law SC3307 |
| Inclusive Businesses Co-created with and for people with communication difficulties. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management SL5113 |
| Lawyering Technology and Innovation Understand the relationship between law & technology from both a theoretical & practical perspective |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law LW3200 |
| Project Management Develop necessary skills to apply project management principles, tools & techniques |
Online | 13 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law BS1144 |
| Honey Bee Health (Apiculture) Learn the necessary skills & knowledge to raise healthy honeybees. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Agriculture and Food Systems, Science and Engineering ZO1202 |
| Product Development, Validation and Authorisation Improve your knowledge in the topics of product development, validation & authorisation. |
Online | 24 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Agriculture and Food Systems, Food and NutritionBES5118 |
NB: courses will only run if enough places are filled. Learners will be notified as soon as possible of any cancellations.
