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 (Diploma - online)

Marketing (Diploma) [Next Intake 2026]

Language courses:

French (Diploma)

Italian (Diploma - online)

Business

Business/Commerce (Degree/Diploma)

Business Studies (Higher Diploma)

Marketing (Diploma) [Next Intake 2026]

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)

Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine - University of Galway

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

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 70 micro-credentials, most of which are entirely online. See full listing here.

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