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The English Language Centre

            'Academic Language is no one’s mother tongue' (Bourdieu et al., 1994)

The English Language Centre is committed to the University of Galway’s efforts to support international students through the provision of preparatory English language courses and providing our international students the opportunity to develop their English language and academic skills. We recognise that the language and skills required for academic study can be challenging and would like to support you as you build and develop these skills throughout your studies. We provide Pre-sessional courses to help students prepare for academic study as well as In-sessional language and academic skills development workshops throughout your studies with us. 

Pre-sessional Programmes

Pre-sessional Programmes

Students who do not meet the English language entry requirements can take a pre-sessional course to develop their language skills before starting a degree.

Pre-sessional Programmes
What We Offer Students

What We Offer Students

A Pre-Masters course to prepare students for progression to their chosen programme.

What We Offer Students
Erasmus + Staff Mobility Courses

Erasmus + Staff Mobility Courses

Aimed at academic and administrative staff working in higher education.

Erasmus + Staff Mobility Courses
In-Sessional Courses

In-Sessional Courses

Providing a range of in-sessional language support.

In-Sessional Courses
PEP Project

PEP Project

The goal of the PEP project is to develop institutional and staff capacity for Professional English at six universities in Mali, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.

PEP Project
How to Apply

How to Apply

Information on how to apply for programmes.

How to Apply
Accommodation

Accommodation

Discover on-campus accommodation options.

Accommodation

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