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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 & LanguageOur Support for RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
University of Galway recognises that knowledge and skills can be acquired from a range of learning experiences. This is in line with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) goals which aim to recognise all learning achievements by supporting the development of alternative pathways to qualifications (or awards) and by facilitating the recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Professor Peter McHugh | Deputy President and Registrar
University of Galway views Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a vital component of its lifelong learning strategy. We acknowledge that knowledge and skills can be gained through diverse learning experiences. Our goal is to offer accessible and flexible learning pathways that allow learners to build upon their previous accomplishments. RPL is a key mechanism in achieving this objective. Our dedication to RPL highlights our ongoing commitment to providing all learners with access to an inclusive and equitable education system.
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Nuala McGuinn | Director of Adult Learning and Professional Development
RPL is a key component of Lifelong Learning. It offers solutions for upskilling, reskilling, organisational development and talent retention in the enterprise sector. We work with a range of stakeholders to develop agile and dynamic solutions for workforce learning needs to ensure Ireland’s competitiveness in a larger world economy. RPL is one of the mechanisms that we can draw on when we are developing flexible and progressive learning pathways. There are so many entry and exit routes to choose from to enable learners reskill and upskill at each and every stage of their personal and professional lives. What a wonderful time to be an adult learner!
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Suzanne Golden | RPL Project Lead
Working collaboratively with employers we can use RPL to identify opportunities that enable workers to ensure that their knowledge, skills and competences remain relevant and fit for purpose. RPL also creates agility in our system, helping us to value the learning achieved outside formal education and develop courses sensitive to employee’s existing skillsets.
