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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 University ofGalway.ie
Welcome from
the President
Your decision on postgraduate study is an important one.
Thank you for considering Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University
of Galway for your future studies. From the day you arrive
here, you will be part of a thriving research community
where you will be encouraged to fulfil your potential.
W
e are a global university, committed to • Together, we are on a journey to become
outstanding students and staff, working leaders in sustainability. Our university is
in world-class facilities, conducting rooted in the unique culture, communities
leading edge education and research. and landscape of the west of Ireland and our
research is focused on many of the world’s
We will be a driver of transformational change for most pressing challenges, as framed by the
our people, our region and our world, harnessing UN Sustainable Development Goals. We
our distinctive strengths and creative energy to recognise our important role in shaping the
deliver significant and sustainable societal impact. sustainability leaders of the future and we will
encourage you to be part of the solution.
We want you to be and to feel part of that.
• We strive for excellence and impact in what
• As a respectful university, we recognise the we do. Galway is a global hub for medical
distinctive needs of our people, and we will technology, data and IT and a city renowned
support your well-being and development for culture and creativity. We want you to be
throughout your postgraduate student journey. part of our dynamic university community,
We respect evidence and expertise, and we learning from world-leading academics,
will call on you to develop critical thinking gaining new skills and perspectives, and
and apply rigour to your studies while here. building a career that will sustain your own
passions and excellence into the future.
• From our location on the edge of Europe,
our university is open to the world. Ours is a We are proud to invite you to join our global
diverse learning community, and we value the postgraduate community. I look forward to
dynamism our 3,500 postgraduate students welcoming you to University of Galway.
bring to Galway each year from over 90
countries. We work hard to ensure that ours is
an accessible and inclusive campus, and during
your time here you can expect to engage with a
diversity of views and experiences. We are keen
collaborators, and you’ll see first-hand that our
research benefits from insights, partnerships Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh
and networks from around the world. Uachtarán—President
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 1
Values are at our core here at the University of Galway.
We are committed to a culture based on four pillar values:
respect, openness, sustainability, and excellence. These
values are not just aspirational: we believe that adhering
to them improves the educational experience for students
as well as daily life for everyone on campus.
Respect Openness
Respect is a multifaceted attribute We believe in open gates and open
embracing respect for each other; for minds. As a research organisation
teaching and research; for the evidence we go out into the world to join with
and the literature; for knowledge industry and academic partners, seek
and its purpose in the world; for global research collaborators, talk to
equality, inclusion, and diversity. communities, and engage with ideas and
insights that flourish beyond our walls.
We want our postgraduates to experience
respect in excellent teaching and the best At the same time we welcome in diverse
possible learning environment, and to voices, people from alternative paths,
promote this we try to remove obstacles and challenges to our beliefs. We want
to learning and support the well-being to turn our words into actions, such as
of everyone on campus. Learning using universal design principles and
happens in an open, collaborative improving access to university education
environment. As well as achieving an for people who might have been or felt
excellent degree we want our students excluded. We truly believe that learning
to graduate as good citizens and in a diverse, expansive environment
independent critical thinkers, contributing enhances the postgraduate experience.
positively to society and the economy.
Sustainability Excellence
The core value of sustainability Excellence is our essence and we
comes strongly from our students, the pursue it in all aspects of our teaching,
generation most acutely attuned to research, and engagement beyond
climate change. Sustainability is now our gates. The university ranking
at the heart of our university. Students figures are clear evidence of how
insist that we play our part, and through we excel. Our value of excellence
student activism and the university’s extends beyond teaching—to our built
research, teaching, and engagement, we environment, to engagement with
are committed to climate action. We want the community, to our contribution to
our graduates to develop as sustainability culture, and to our interactions with
leaders and to bring their knowledge to state and international partners. It
the wider world. involves high standards in all aspects of
university life, as well as acknowledging
that there may be ‘new and better
ways’, and seeking out those ways. This
emphasis on excellence will enrich your
postgraduate experience and equip
you for wherever it is you wish to go.
University of Galway is in the top
2% of universities in the QS World
Universities Rankings, 47th out of
1,406 institutions in the Times Higher
Education Impact Rankings, and in
the Top 350 in the Times Higher
Education World University Rankings.
2 University of Galway
Scholarships
and Funding
Postgraduate Scholarships Our other Postgraduate Funding
Scheme for full-time taught and Scholarships include:
master’s students Cross-disciplinary awards
At the University of Galway we are • Global Study Awards
keen to ensure that the brightest • HCI Pillar One Awards
and most committed students • NUI Awards
progress to postgraduate study. • Postgraduate Research Funding
Our Postgraduate Scholarships • Scholarships and Funding for
are designed to reward excellent Adult Learning and Professional
students who have performed Development
exceptionally well in their • Sports Scholarships
undergraduate studies. Scholarships • Springboard Scheme
are worth €1,500 and will be • Taught Postgraduate
awarded to EU students who: Scholarships
• Have been accepted onto a full- Business
time taught master’s programme • J.E. Cairnes School of Business
commencing September 2024 and and Economics Scholarships
• Have a First Class Honours (including MBA Scholarship)
Securing the postgraduate undergraduate degree
scholarship was a central • Have completed a scholarship Health Sciences
turning point in my academic application. • MHSc/PDip Health Sciences
(Children’s Palliative/Complex
journey, significantly Care)
More information/how to apply:
contributing to the successful www.universityofgalway.ie/
completion of my MSc in postgraduate_scholarships Humanities and Irish
Clinical Research. With the • Old and Middle Irish Scholarship
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lifted, I was able to maximise universityofgalway • Sparánachtaí COGG/MGO
my potential, excel in my • The Colm Ó hEocha Bursary
coursework, and develop an
understanding of clinical See: www.universityofgalway.ie/
postgraduate_scholarships for
research methodologies and detail on all scholarships.
practices. This achievement
will undoubtedly stand by me International Scholarships
in future career prospects. The University of Galway is
committed to attracting talented
Sarah Flanagan students from around the world.
Recent University of Galway The university offers a number of
postgraduate scholarship recipient partial international scholarships
to highly capable international
students on a competitive basis. For
more information about eligibility
criteria and how to apply, please
see www.universityofgalway.ie/
internationalscholarships.
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 3
Galway—
feel connected
4 University of Galway
Galway is both a city and a
state of mind. Beautifully set on
Ireland’s western shore, Galway
is at once ancient and modern,
quiet and lively, reserved and
bold. It combines the energy of
a young, diverse population with
an older, quieter place settled
deep in history and tradition.
The city that’s ‘just right’ Our wonderful hinterland
If ever there was a city that was One of the things students love
not too big, not too small, but just about Galway is its proximity to
right, it’s Galway. Galway has all beautiful beaches, mountains,
the advantages of a city, such as and islands. Nearby Salthill has a
easy access to culture, shopping, sandy beach and famous diving
and entertainment, and few of the tower. Further west are the ancient
disadvantages. This compact city sits and desolate mountains and lakes
on the River Corrib where it enters the of Connemara. The magical Aran
sea, with beautiful places to swim, Islands are a short boat trip away,
kayak, hike, or birdwatch right on its and the coastal Wild Atlantic Way
doorstep. And our campus lies at the can be followed north or south right
edge of the city, with a 10-minute from the city.
walk taking you to its heart.
Lower cost of living
Students love the way their university The cost of living in Galway is
blends with its environment. A considerably less than in Dublin.
university city for over 170 years, Rent prices are 25% more expensive
Galway welcomes its student in Dublin city than in Galway city
population. Safe, friendly, and (Source: www.daft.ie 2022 Q4
accessible, this young city is perfect Rental Report). As the campus is
for a student experience like no other. located in the heart of the city and
well serviced by bus routes, most
Culture all around students can get to the campus
Galway has culture in its very easily on foot, by bicycle, or via
stones, including drama, music, film, public transport.
and literature. The university has
close links with the Druid Theatre, Galway most charming
the annual Film Festival, and the If you still need convincing, major
international Cúirt Literature Festival. international publications have
The Galway International Arts Festival frequently waxed lyrical about
attracts thousands every year, and the city: the Lonely Planet called
almost every month has its own it ‘Ireland’s most engaging city’,
festival: www.galwayfestivals.com/ Travel+Leisure magazine said it
calendar. So while you’re here, why was ‘the friendliest city in the world’,
not dip a toe in and sample the culture and the New York Times labelled it
that’s all around. ‘Ireland’s most charming city’.
Learn more about our charming
city at: www.universityofgalway.ie/
mostcharming
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 5
Employment
and Careers
How will a postgraduate course at
University of Galway help your career?
By enhancing your employability,
enabling you to stand out in a
competitive global job market;
future proofing your skillset,
Career Development
Centre Services
Our Career Development Centre
180+
Graduate employers
team help you discover the right
allowing you to seize new
opportunities or progress in your
career path for you, develop your visit annually to meet
knowledge of opportunities and
existing career; and increasing
how to connect with employers, and recruit students
your salary potential. We are one
prepare applications for the
250+
of Ireland’s top universities for
recruitment process, and apply
employability.
for the best jobs.
91% of our most recently
Discover: We guide your career
surveyed postgraduate students
are in employment or further
journey through New industry
education by the March following • One-to-one career guidance collaborations last
graduation. and career seminars and events
• Psychometric testing year: we are a hub
Employability and the • Dedicated careers information for innovation and
Postgraduate Return on hub (on campus and virtual)
Investment • Self-guided career modules enterprise
200+
Investing in a postgraduate Develop: We put you in touch
qualification is a wise step in your with prospective employers
career path. Recent developments through
such as fast digitalisation, changing
lifestyles, and new consumer
preferences mean careers are
• Jobs fairs and employer events
• Jobs vacancy system
Careers events,
being rapidly transformed. • Networking opportunities seminars, and
Focusing on adding to your skillset
allows you to capitalise on new Apply: We help you compete in workshops held on
career opportunities and increases the jobs market to the best of campus each year
promotion prospects in your current your ability through
4,000+
role. In addition, employers view
• CV workshops, e-learning, and
a postgraduate qualification as a
unlimited AI feedback via CV
sign of commitment and expertise,
Builder tool
making you a more attractive job
• Interview skills workshops,
applicant. And research shows
that earning power and career
e-learning, and AI mock 1-to-1 appointments
interview software to practise
progression greatly increase
interview skills with our careers team
for postgraduates—they have
an average starting salary of
• Applications advice available each year
• Employment skills workshops
€6,000–€8,000 more than an
and Employability Award
undergraduate. (Source: HEA
Graduate Outcome Survey 2022.)
Top employers for recent PG
graduates include HSE, Deloitte,
Medtronic, Wayfair, KPMG, Tusla,
Boston Scientific, PWC, AIB,
Pfizer, Accenture.
6 University of Galway
A Global Education
A
s a postgraduate student Entry Requirements Third-Level Graduate Scheme
at University of Galway, International entry requirements This programme allows legally
you will have the chance vary by programme. Most of our resident Irish educated graduates
to collaborate and network with master’s programmes require who hold a Level 8 or Level 9 award
fellow students from all over the students to have studied a relevant from a recognised Irish awarding
world, enriching your academic and subject at undergraduate level. body to remain in Ireland after their
personal experience. Applicants whose first language studies for a period of up to twenty-
is not English must submit an four months.
University of Galway has an English-language qualification
academic community of world- test, such as TOEFL or Cambridge. Immigration Regulations
leading researchers working at the If you need to enhance your
forefront of their fields. With partner Students from UK/EU/EEA do not
language and academic skills, our require a visa to study in Ireland.
institutions worldwide, University English Language Centre provides
of Galway offers opportunities to Students holding other nationalities
preparatory programmes to help you are required to comply with Irish
collaborate internationally through meet the language requirements.
its postgraduate programmes. As Visa and Immigration regulations.
For the most up-to-date information It is your responsibility to ensure
part of your course, you may have on international entry requirements
the opportunity to travel or be part that you obtain and maintain a valid
please visit our website. passport and relevant permission
of a virtual global team.
to enter Ireland for study purposes.
Living in Galway For the most up-to-date immigration
You will learn with the best—we
attract academics who lead in Living in Galway is affordable information please visit our website.
their fields and who are working to compared to other cities in Ireland.
address global issues. As a student, you can immerse
yourself in a vibrant campus life
4,000
with numerous cultural, social,
and sporting activities. A stroll to
the city centre brings you to lively
restaurants, pubs, shops, and
entertainment venues. Find out more
International UniversityofGalway.ie/international
Students e. [email protected]
110
t. +353 91 495 277
@uniofgalway_international
@StudyInGalway
University of Galway International
Countries
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 7
College of Arts,
Social Sciences
and Celtic Studies
The College of Arts, Our international reputation
for excellence attracts a lively
Social Sciences and community of world-class
Celtic Studies here academics, researchers, and
students to the college.
at the University
Our postgraduate programmes
of Galway is at the give students the power to
cutting edge of change both their own lives
and society for the better. We
theory and practice. offer a teaching experience that
emphasises intellectual curiosity
W
e enjoy a global profile and the potential of higher
across a wide spectrum education to transform.
of humanities and
social science disciplines, as We consulted major employers
can be seen in the QS Subject while developing our innovative
Rankings. The Rankings identify suite of taught postgraduate
a number of areas of teaching offerings. Our courses reflect the
in the college as among the growing demand for highly skilled,
best in the world—including creative, and flexible graduates
English Language and Literature both at home and worldwide, and
(91st), Performing Arts (top 120), many courses are accredited by
Archaeology (top 200), Education relevant professional bodies.
(top 250), Modern Languages
(top 250), Psychology (top 300), Our research programmes provide
and Linguistics (top 320). excellent opportunities for exciting
discoveries and trialling of new
ideas. These programmes range
across both established areas
of study and those emerging in
response to modern challenges.
Our taught and research
programmes equip graduates
to follow careers in industries
across the public, private, and
not-for-profit sectors. This
includes academia, business,
communications, education,
government, innovation, media,
performing and creative arts,
publishing, social services,
technology, and translation to
name but a few.
8 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 €18,500
Conference Interpreting MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 €18,500
Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 [MA]; €19,000 [MA];
2 Yrs PT €5,000 [PDip] €12,500 [PDip]
Gaeilge Fheidhmeach HDip [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Ar bhonn leanúnach €3,500 €12,500
Léann an Aistriúcháin MA, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Ar bhonn leanúnach €3,750 [MA]; €3,750 [MA]
PgCert 1 Yr FT; €5,000; €1,250
1 or 2 Yrs FT [PgCert]
Léann Teanga MA, PDip [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Ar bhonn leanúnach €3,750 [MA]; €3,750 [MA]
€2,500 [PDip]
Léann Teanga: Phleanáil Teanga PgCert [email protected] 1 Yr FT Ar bhonn leanúnach €2,500 N/A
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
Burren College of Art (BCA)
Art and Ecology MA, [email protected] 1 Yr FT; 1 February 2024 MA €11,875 MA €23,300
MFA, 2 Yrs FT; (FT); MFA/HDip (FT); MFA/HDip
HDip 1 Yr FT €9,500 (FT) €18,860 (FT)
Fine Art HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT 1 February 2024 €9,500 (FT) €18,860 (FT)
Fine Art: Studio Art MA, [email protected] 1 Yr FT; 1 February 2024 MA €11,875 MA €23,300
MFA 2 Yrs FT (FT); MFA (FT); MFA
€9,500 (FT) €18,860 (FT)
School of Education
Adolescent Health MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT); €19,000
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Education (Professional Master of, PME [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 January 2024 €6,250 €18,000
[Post-Primary])
Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil san, MGO [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 January 2024 €6,250 €18,000
[Iar-bhunscoil])
Special Educational Needs PDip [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €2,500 €14,500
School of English and Creative Arts
Creative Arts Management PgCert [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €3,895 N/A
Drama and Theatre Studies MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT) [MA]; €15,750
[MA]; €7,000 (FT) [PDip]
[PDip]
English MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Film Studies: Theory and Practice MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT) €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750 [MA]; €15,750
(PT) [MA]; (FT) [PDip];
€7,000 (FT) €14,750 (PT)
[PDip]; €3,500 [PDip]
(PT) [PDip]
Global Media and Communication MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Applications will be €10,000 €20,000
considered in two
rounds
Journalism MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Applications will be €10,000 €20,000
considered in two
rounds
Literature and Publishing MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,750 €19,000
Public Advocacy and Activism MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT) €18,500
2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750
(PT) [MA];
Check website
[PDip]
Writing MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,750 €19,000
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 9Course Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies
Coastal and Marine Environments: MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT 1 June 2024 €7,750 €18,500
Physical Processes, Policy and
Practice
International Development Practice MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,750 €19,000
Environment, Society and MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,000 (FT)
Development 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Rural Futures: Planning and Innovation MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
This programme will be updated for 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
entry 2024; check its website for
updates.
School of History and Philosophy
History MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €7,500 (FT) €18,500
(Semester 1) 2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750 (FT) [MA]
(PT) [MA];
[email protected] €7,000 (FT)
(Semester 2) [PDip]
Philosophy MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Classics Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
French Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
German Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
International Contemporary Literatures MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500
and Media 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Languages with Business MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,250 €19,500
Nua-Ghaeilge MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,750 (FT); €18,500
2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
Spanish Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
Translation Studies MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,500 €18,000
School of Political Science and Sociology
Child, Youth and Community MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT) €18,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750 [MA]; €14,000
(PT) [MA]; [PDip]
€5,000 (FT)
[PDip]
Family Support Studies MA, PDip [email protected] 2 Yr PT Continuous basis €2,000
Gender, Globalisation and Rights MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Public Policy MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT) €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Social Work MA [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 27 January 2024 €8,500 €19,000
10 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
School of Psychology
Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc [email protected] 2 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,250 €19,000
Clinical Neuroscience MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €19,500
Clinical Psychology DPsychSc [email protected] 3 Yrs FT Check website €14,500 €16,000
Clinical Psychology DPsychSc [email protected] 3 Yrs PT Check website €5,000 €16,500
(for Qualified Clinicians) [email protected]
Consumer Psychology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €10,000 €18,500
Health Psychology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,500
[email protected] 2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
[email protected]
Psychology (HDip—Conversion) HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT June 2024 €7,000 €17,500
Psychology (HDip—Full) HDip [email protected] 2 Yrs FT Continuous basis €6,250 €17,500
Interdisciplinary
Medieval and Antiquity MA [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
[email protected] 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
• Under ‘Closing Date’, Continuous basis=this course has no set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.
• Under ‘Duration’, FT=Full-Time, PT=Part-Time.
• Under ‘Non-EU Fees’, N/A=Not Applicable.
• Tuition fees per annum are listed here. A student levy (€140 for 2024/25) is also payable.
• Any new courses introduced post-printing of this prospectus will be listed here: www.universityofgalway.ie/newcourses.
* Fees are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change (errors and omissions excepted).
College of Arts,
Social Sciences,
and Celtic Studies An tAcadamh
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 11College of Business,
Public Policy and Law
This award-winning College comprises three schools:
J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, School
of Law, and Shannon College of Hotel Management.
In the commercial and public policy areas our staff are
active in research and leaders in original thinking.
J.E. Cairnes School of School of Law
Business and Economics The School of Law’s postgraduate
Our globally engaged School of programmes provide access to
Business and Economics focuses on world-class academics in the
the public good and transformative School and its three internationally
impact for students, society and renowned research centres: Irish
business. We tailor our business Centre for Human Rights, Centre
postgraduate programmes to for Disability Law and Policy, and
the professional skills needed Centre for Housing Law, Rights and
to succeed in a competitive Policy.
international environment. The
Association to Advance Collegiate We deliver our taught postgraduate
Schools of Business International programmes in a stimulating and
(AACSB) and Association of MBAs supportive environment. Students
(AMBA) have accredited the School, can avail of exciting opportunities
and we have received the Athena for specialised qualifications,
SWAN Bronze Award. Programmes and many programmes facilitate
focus on research-led teaching, international field trips, with
innovative approaches, and cutting- some offering prestigious work
edge technologies, while students placements.
benefit from industry engagement
and a global experience. Shannon College of
Hotel Management
Shannon College has provided
unrivalled business education in
global hospitality for over 70 years.
The QS Subject Rankings 2022
ranked University of Galway in the
top 150 institutions for hospitality
and tourism education.
We offer postgraduates a
unique opportunity to develop
academically, personally, and
professionally. Our comprehensive
postgraduate programmes allow
students to develop skills they can
adapt and use in a wide range of
industries and leadership roles.
12 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
Conversion
Business Studies HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,000 €14,500
[email protected]
Financial Analysis HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €5,860 N/A
[email protected]
Accounting and Finance
Accounting MAcc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,000
International Accounting and Analytics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
(Pathway A) [email protected]
International Accounting and Analytics MSc [email protected] 7 Months Continuous basis €7,500 €13,000
(Pathway B) [email protected]
Corporate Finance MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
[email protected]
Interdisciplinary
Master of Business Administration MBA [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €15,500 €17,250
(MBA) [email protected]
Sustainability Leadership MSc [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €8,500 €12,500
[email protected]
Financial Analysis HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €5,860 N/A
[email protected]
Management
International Management MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Human Resource Management MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Strategy, Innovation and People MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
Management
Economics
Ageing and Public Policy MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €19,000
[email protected] 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT) (FT & PT)
Global Environmental Economics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
[email protected] 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Health Economics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Finance MEconSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
[email protected]
Business Information Systems
Cybersecurity Risk Management MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €11,000; €20,000
Part-time version of this course is 2 Yrs PT €5,500 (PT)
under review, check website for
updates.
Information Systems Management MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,250 €20,000
Business Analytics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Marketing
Digital Marketing MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
Marketing Management MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €11,000 (FT); €19,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €5,500 (PT)
Marketing Practice MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT See website €11,000 €20,000
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Business and Hospitality MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €10,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €5,100 (PT)
Global Hospitality Management and MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €10,000 (FT); €18,000
Intercultural Communication 2 Yrs PT €5,100 (PT)
Hospitality and Leadership PgCert [email protected] 1 Semester Continuous basis €3,750 €6,750
Hospitality Management PgCert [email protected] 1 Semester Continuous basis €3,750 €6,750
Hospitality Performance, Revenue MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €10,000 (FT); €18,000
and Asset Management 2 Yrs PT €5,100 (PT)
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 13Course Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
School of Law
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) LLB [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
3 Yrs FT; €7,500 (FT);
4 Yrs PT €5,750 (PT)
LLM (General) LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International and Comparative LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
Business Law 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International and Comparative LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
Disability Law and Policy 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Criminal Law LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Migration and LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
Refugee Law and Policy 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Human Rights LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Peace Operations, Humanitarian LLM [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
Law and Conflict 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
• Under ‘Closing Date’, Continuous basis=this course has no set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.
• Under ‘Duration’, FT=Full-Time, PT=Part-Time.
• Under ‘Non-EU Fees’, N/A=Not Applicable.
• Tuition fees per annum are listed here. A student levy (€140 for 2024/25) is also payable.
• Any new courses introduced post-printing of this prospectus will be listed here: www.universityofgalway.ie/newcourses.
* Fees are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change (errors and omissions excepted).
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14 University of GalwayCollege of Medicine,
Nursing and Health
Sciences
The College of Medicine, in a timely way. The Institute has an
ambitious programme of research
Nursing and Health excellence which will build on existing
experience along with its partnership
Sciences is a modern with the Saolta Hospital Group.
and distinguished
The Institute will consolidate
College comprising resources, grow our expertise and
three Schools. will positively impact patient health
and outcomes. The institute also
plans to develop partnerships with
T
he College has a broad offering industry to further position Galway
of unique and renowned as the MedTech centre of Ireland,
postgraduate programmes, contributing to future economic
with over 40 options to enable you to growth and regional development. It
enhance your specialisms and advance will position Ireland at the forefront of
your career. We have one of Ireland’s clinical and biomedical discovery.
largest portfolios of postgraduate
programmes, and they are open to Postgraduate teaching spans several
applicants from various backgrounds. locations with the latest modern
facilities, including the following:
The College has a vibrant research
community with strategic research • newly opened Human Biology
priorities that respond to the needs Building
of some of the greatest health • modern, purpose-built Nursing and
challenges facing society and the Health Sciences facility
economy globally, including age- • Biosciences Building
related conditions, cancer, chronic • Clinical Science Institute at Galway
diseases, infection, and mental health. University Hospital
• Lambe Institute for Translational
There is a strong focus at the College Medicine
on putting the patient at the centre of • HRB Clinical Research Facility.
all health and social care research and
education, with a belief that patients This allows for integrated research,
and the public bring an authentic innovation, and teaching, and creates
perspective to our research. a culture of collaboration with patient
care at the core. Our historical close
In 2023 University of Galway partnership with the Saolta creates
launched Ireland’s first Institute for many opportunities for students,
Clinical Trials. It seeks to transform including device development,
the clinical research landscape in clinical discovery, and practice and
Ireland by creating a comprehensive application.
end-to-end programme supporting
the development and delivery Our postgraduate programmes
of clinical trials. It will create an are delivered by research-active
environment where scientific international leaders and our
advances are translated into improved curricula are developed in response
care for patients. It will transform lives to the growing need for advanced
by ensuring patients get access to education, research, clinical practice,
the latest medicines and treatments and training.
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 15Course Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
School of Health Sciences
Advanced Healthcare Practice and MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; 31 July 2024 €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
Research [email protected] 2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
Applied Multilingualism MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Childhood Speech, Language and MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; 15 August 2024 €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
Communication Needs [email protected] 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Health Promotion MA, PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 €18,500
[email protected] 2 Yrs PT (MA, FT); (MA, FT);
€3,750 €15,000
(MA, PT); (PDip, FT)
€7,000
(PDip, FT);
€3,500
(PDip, PT)
School of Medicine
Applied Clinical Data Analytics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €23,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy MSc, [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,750 €23,000
**Part-time master’s, PDip and PgCert PDip,** 2 Yrs PT** (MSc, FT); (MSc, FT);
options for Cellular Manufacturing PgCert** €4,500 €15,000
& Therapy are under review for (MSc, PT)**; (PDip, FT)**
entry 2024. Please see website for €6,250
updates. (PDip, FT)**;
€3,250
(PDip, PT)**
Cheminformatics and Toxicology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,750 €23,000
Clinical Education MHS, [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €6,000 €9,500
PDip 1 Yr FT, (MHS, PDip, (MHS, PDip,
2 Yrs PT FT); €3,000 FT); €4,250
(PDip, PT) (PDip, PT)
Clinical Research MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €5,250 (PT)
Exercise Physiology and its Application MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000 (FT);
in Therapy 2 Yrs PT €4,750 (PT)
Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000
Healthcare Simulation and Patient MSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,850 €9,500
Safety PDipSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT (MSc, (MSc,
PDipSc) PDipSc)
Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €10,500 €21,500
Multidisciplinary Radiology MSc, [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000 (FT)
PDip 2 Yrs PT (MSc, FT);
€4,500
(MSc, PT);
€6,000
(PDip, FT);
€3,000
(PDip, PT)
Regenerative Medicine MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,750 €23,000
Surgery MCh [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,200 (FT); €16,650 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,100 (PT)
Preventive Medicine and Cardiovascular Health Suite
Cardiac Rehabilitation PgCert jennifer.jones@ universityofgalway.ie 1 Semester 9 December 2024 €3,000 €6,000
FT (for entry Jan 2025)
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000
Rehabilitation
Diabetes MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Diabetes Professional Credit Award PCA [email protected] 3 Months PT 16 August 2024 €1,000 €2,000
Obesity MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Preventive Cardiology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000
16 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Evidence-Based Future Healthcare MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; 5 May 2024 €9,750 (FT); €17,500 (FT);
2 Yrs PT €5,250 (PT) €9,000 (PT)
Nursing: Acute Medicine MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Midwifery: Advanced Practice MSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €6,450 €17,500
Midwifery PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing MSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €6,450 N/A
PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Children’s Palliative and MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €9,000 €17,500
Complex Care PDip
Nursing: Diabetes MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,500 €17,000
PDipHSc 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Education MHSc [email protected] 2 Yrs PT 31 May 2024 €7,250 €17,500
Nursing: Emergency Care MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Gerontology MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Intensive Care MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Midwifery HDip [email protected] 80 Weeks 31 May 2024 €18,000 N/A
Nursing: Nurse/Midwife Prescribing PgCert [email protected] 6 Months Continuous basis €2,930 €13,526
Nursing Education PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT 31 May 2024 €5,500 €15,500
Nursing: Obesity MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,500 €17,000
PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Oncology and Haematology MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Perioperative MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Public Health Nursing MHSc [email protected] Year 1 FT; Check website €8,100 N/A
Year 2 PT (FT, Year 1);
€4,300
(PT, Year 2)
Wound Healing and Tissue Repair MHSc, [email protected] 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
• Under ‘Closing Date’, Continuous basis=this course has no set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.
• Under ‘Duration’, FT=Full-Time, PT=Part-Time.
• Under ‘Non-EU Fees’, N/A=Not Applicable.
• Tuition fees per annum are listed here. A student levy (€140 for 2024/25) is also payable.
• Any new courses introduced post-printing of this prospectus will be listed here: www.universityofgalway.ie/newcourses.
* Fees are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change (errors and omissions excepted).
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 17College of Science
and Engineering
The College of Science
F
rom studying the stars, to data/ICT and enabling technologies,
how molecules interact, to we work with business and industry
and Engineering at the delivering life-saving medical to provide graduates with the skills
devices and cleaner energy, our
University of Galway mission is to produce impactful
and knowledge to drive innovation,
economic growth and research,
offers an exciting research and innovation, and to and to address global concerns and
provide an excellent student- challenges.
and interdisciplinary centred and inclusive educational
blend of research, experience. Our programmes empower students
to develop critical thinking,
innovation, and Our interdisciplinarity enables employability and leadership, as
education across the a transdisciplinary approach well as to fulfil their potential as the
to learning which cultivates next generation of change-makers,
full range of science expertise that creates, discovers, delivering real societal impact.
and engineering areas. and is agile and distinct. We strive
for excellence in our teaching Our vision is to support ambition in
programmes, so that we are a education, research and innovation;
destination of choice for science to provide pioneering and
and engineering, at all levels. competitive programmes, and to
drive excellence. We do this through
Our postgraduate programmes state-of-the-art, research-informed,
are progressive, diverse and transdisciplinary curricula that
research-led. Drawing on the embed sustainability, contemporary
distinctive strengths of our evidence-based teaching methods,
region in areas such as medical and interdisciplinary strengths. This
technologies, marine ecology, empowers our students to achieve
career success and to become
valuable contributors to society.
18 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Cloud Computing and Software PDip [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Check website €3,790 N/A
Development [email protected]
Computer Science—Adaptive MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Cybersecurity
Computer Science—Artificial MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Intelligence
Computer Science—Artificial MSc [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Intelligence (online, part-time)
Computer Science–Artificial PgCert [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €4,950 €4,950
Intelligence for Professionals
Computer Science–Data Analytics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Cybersecurity and Software PDip [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Check website €3,790 N/A
Development [email protected]
Data Analytics and Visualisation PDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Software Design and Development MSc, MSc [email protected] 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €6,250 €17,000
(External), [email protected] 1 Yr FT [MSc & HDip];
HDip €17,500
[MSc (Ext)]
Software Engineering (Diploma) Diploma [email protected] 1 Yr PT July 2024 €4,780 €5,350
Engineering, Physics, and Enabling Technologies
Astronomical Instrumentation MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
and Technology
Biomedical Engineering (ME) ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Biomedical Engineering (MSc) MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Civil Engineering ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Construction Innovation PDip [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €7,750 N/A
Electrical and Electronic Engineering ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Electronic and Computer Engineering ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Energy Systems Engineering ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Enterprise Systems MApplSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Key Enabling Technologies Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Research 2 Yrs PT
Master’s
Mechanical Engineering ME [email protected] 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Medical Physics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €33,000
Occupational and Environmental Health MSc, HDip [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
and Safety 2 Yrs PT
Occupational Health and Safety MSc [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €4,250 N/A
Top-Up
Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 19Course Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
AgInnovation MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Check website €8,060 €25,500
BioInnovation MSc, PDip [email protected] 10 Months Check website €8,500 [MSc]; €27,000 [MSc];
FT €3,500 [PDip] €8,250 [PDip]
TechInnovation MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Life and Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry
Biomedical Science MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
[email protected] 2 Yrs FT
Biotechnology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Chemistry Research Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT Not applicable €8,500 €26,500
Research
Master's
Neuropharmacology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Toxicology MSc 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
Applied Mathematics HDipAppSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Check website €7,000 €15,500
Note: This programme is under review
for Entry 2024; check its website for
updates.
Biomedical Genomics MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
[email protected] 2 Yrs FT
Genomics Data Science MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
[email protected]
Health Data Science MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,750 €26,000
Mathematics MSc tobias.rossmann@ universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,500 €18,500
Medical Technology Regulation and Quality Assurance
Medical Technologies Regulatory Cert terry.smith@universityofgalway 1 Yr PT Continuous basis Check website Check website
Affairs and Quality
Medical Technologies Regulatory Cert [email protected] 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €1,288 €3,088
Affairs and Operations [email protected]
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs MSc [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €2,746 €6,875
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs HDip [email protected] 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €1,550 €3,130
and Quality [email protected]
20 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
Science of Sustainability
AgriBiosciences Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €26,500
Research [email protected]
Master’s
Agrifood Sustainability and Technology MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Biodiversity & Land Use Planning MSc [email protected] 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €8,500 N/A
2–6 Yrs
Modular
Climate Change, Agriculture and Food MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Security
Environmental Leadership MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
[email protected]
Marine & Freshwater Resources: MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Management [email protected]
Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Structured [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Research [email protected]
Master’s
Sustainable Environments MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Sustainable Resource Management: MSc [email protected] 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,380 N/A
Policy & Practice
• Under ‘Closing Date’, Continuous basis=this course has no set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.
• Under ‘Duration’, FT=Full-Time, PT=Part-Time.
• Under ‘Non-EU Fees’, N/A=Not Applicable.
• Tuition fees per annum are listed here. A student levy (€140 for 2024/25) is also payable.
• Any new courses introduced post-printing of this prospectus will be listed here: www.universityofgalway.ie/newcourses.
* Fees are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change (errors and omissions excepted).
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