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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.
Taster Days
Applications from secondary schools are now closed. All schools will be informed of their allocation of places the week of 20th March, 2023.
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Taster Day |
Date |
Class/Year |
Content |
Business |
19 April |
TY and 5th Year |
The Business Taster Day is now taking place on Wednesday, 19th April. |
Law |
18 April |
TY and 5th Year |
The Law taster day will give TY and 5th Year students an introduction to studying Law and an insight into the range of specialisms offered in University of Galway. |
Arts Day 1 |
19 April |
TY only |
Arts Day 1 will cover: History, Philosophy, Languages and Cultures (History, Philosophy, Celtic Civilisation, Classics, European Languages, Gaeilge, Modern Irish Culture Studies). |
Arts Day 2 |
20 April |
TY only |
Arts Day 2 will cover: Social Sciences, Education and Child & Youth Studies (Psychology, Geography and Development, Archaeology, Political Science and Sociology, Education, Children's Studies, Child, Youth and Family). |
Arts Day 3 |
26 April |
TY only |
Arts Day 3 will cover: English, Creative Arts, Journalism and Media (English, Digital Arts & Technology, Creative Writing, Drama, Film and Digital Media, Music, Journalism & Global Media). |
Science |
27 April |
TY only |
Students will get the opportunity to live in the world of Science for the day! They will explore the role of becoming a scientist. The students will learn and get familiar with the science courses we have to offer. |
Engineering and Computer Science |
28 April |
5th Year only (HL Maths required). |
Explore and learn all about Engineering and Computer Science at University of Galway's taster day. |
Taster Day |
Date |
Class Year |
Health Professional Taster Days |
Health Professional Taster Day |
1 and 22 April |
TY only |
This programme is the first of its kind to bring the healthcare professions together to demonstrate all skill sets across multiple degrees- Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Podiatric Medicine and Speech and Language Therapy. Please be advised that there is a seperate application process for the Health Professional Taster Days. Students will need to apply directly for this taster day. For further information click here |
