University of Galway takes pride in offering various online learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of subjects for potential students. At University of Galway our online learning courses are delivered through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas. You can discover additional information about this platform and find tips and guidance on navigating online learning here.

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Irish Studies Online (Diploma)

Management (Diploma) [Next Intake: 2025]

Marketing (Diploma)

Language courses:

French (Diploma)

Italian Online (Diploma) 

Business

Business/Commerce (Degree/Dip) [Next Intake 2025]

Business Studies (Higher Diploma) [Next Intake 2025]

Marketing (Diploma)

Healthcare

Cardiac Rehabilitation (PgCert)

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MSc)

Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety (MSc, PDipSc)

Clinical Education (Diploma, MSc)

Evidence-Based Future Healthcare (MSc)

Information Technology

Cloud Computing and Software Development (PDip)

Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence (MSc)

Computer Science—Artificial Intelligence for Professionals (PgCert)

Cybersecurity and Software Development (PDip)

Science & Technology

Automation and Control (Specialist Diploma)

Corporate Environmental Planning (Specialist Diploma)

Lean and Quality Systems (Specialist Diploma)

Medical Device Science (Specialist Diploma)

Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and Operations (Online)

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs & Quality (Certificate)

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Higher Diploma)

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (MSc)

Computer Science—Artificial Intelligence for Professionals (PgCert)

Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to lifelong learning. University of Galway offers over 65 micro-credentials, most of which are fully online. Visit: universityofgalway.ie/micro-credentials

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