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NUI Galway
Undergraduate Prospectus – Réamheolaire Fochéime 2020
NUI GALWAY
www.nuigalway.ie
National University of Ireland Galway
Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh
t. +353 91 524 411
w. www.nuigalway.ie
Undergraduate Prospectus 2020
STUDENT SUPPORTS
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NUI Galway Courses
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
GY101 Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) 22 Cúrsaí Gaeilge do Mhic Léinn /
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Irish Language Courses for Students
GY104 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 47
GY122 BA (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) 83
GY105 Bachelor of Arts (History) 48
GY107 BA (Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin) 85
GY109 Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) 49
GY110 Bachelor of Arts with Children's Studies 51 College of Business, Public Policy and Law
GY111 Bachelor of Arts with Creative Writing 52 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
GY112 Bachelor of Arts with Film Studies 53 GY201 Bachelor of Commerce 92
GY113 Bachelor of Arts with Human Rights 54 GY209 Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience) 93
GY115 Bachelor of Arts with Performing Arts Studies 55 Bachelor of Commerce (International with
GY202 94
French)
Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre and
GY118 56 Bachelor of Commerce (International with
Performance Studies) GY203 95
German)
GY119 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) 57
Bachelor of Commerce (International with
GY204 96
Bachelor of Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Spanish)
GY120 58
Policy and Practice)
Bachelor of Science (Business Information
GY206 97
GY121 Bachelor of Arts (Children's Studies) 59 Systems)
GY123 Bachelor of Science (Applied Social Sciences) 60 GY207 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 98
GY124 Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Data Science) 61 GY208 Bachelor of Commerce (Gaeilge) 99
GY125 Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts and Technology) 62 Shannon College of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business Studies (International
GY126 Bachelor of Arts (English and Media Studies) 63 GY261 102
Hotel Management)
GY127 Bachelor of Arts (Film and Digital Media) 64
Bachelor of Commerce (International Hotel
GY262 103
GY128 Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) 65 Management)
GY129 Bachelor of Arts (International) 66 School of Law
GY130 Bachelor of Arts (Music) 67 GY251 Bachelor of Law 106
Bachelor of Arts (History and Globalisation GY252 Bachelor of Law and Human Rights 107
GY131 68
Studies)
GY254 Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice NEW 108
Bachelor of Arts Government
GY132 69 GY250 Bachelor of Law and Business 109
(Politics, Economics and Law)
Bachelor of Arts Education (Computer Science GY253 Law and Taxation NEW 110
GY133 70
and Mathematical Studies)
GY101 Bachelor of Law and Business 111
Bachelor of Science (Geography
GY134 71
and Geosystems) NEW
St Angela's College, Sligo
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and
AS051 72
Business Management
Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics
AS001 73
and Biology)
Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics
AS002 74
and Religious Education
Bachelor of Arts (Education, Home Economics
AS003 75
and Irish
AS054 Bachelor of Arts (Home Economics) 76
Important:
This hard copy prospectus lists all programmes on offer, at the time of going to press, for entry in 2020. Details of new programmes on offer subsequent to the printing of this
prospectus will be listed online at: www.nuigalway.ie/newcourses. The information contained in this prospectus is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate at the time of
publication. Any amendments to the published information will be included in the online prospectus. The content of the prospectus is for information purposes only and should not
be viewed as the basis of a contract between students and the university. NUI Galway reserves the right to amend programmes or regulations at any time without notice; we may
re-open previously closed programmes to accept applications in the event of programme quotas not being met. The university also reserves the right to withdraw programmes
periodically for any reason (e.g., insu�cient numbers).
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Engineering and Informatics
GY401 Undenominated Engineering 118
GY402 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 119
GY405 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 120
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and
GY406 121
Computer)
GY408 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) 122
GY413 Bachelor of Engineering (Energy Systems) 123
GY414 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) 124
Bachelor of Science (Project and Construction
GY410 125
Management)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and
GY350 126
Information Technology)
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine (MB) of Surgery (BCh) and of
GY501 131
Obstetrics) (BAO)
GY502 Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) 134
Bachelor of Science (Speech and Language
GY503 135
Therapy)
GY504 Bachelor of Science (Podiatric Medicine) 136
GY515 Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) 137
GY516 Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing 138
GY517 Bachelor of Midwifery Science 139
St Angela's College, Sligo
AS110 Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) 140
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Intellectual
AS130 141
Disability)
College of Science
GY301 Bachelor of Science 146
GY303 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 152
GY304 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 153
GY308 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) 154
Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics and
GY309 155
Economics)
GY310 Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) 156
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health and
GY313 157
Safety)
GY314 Bachelor of Science ( Earth and Ocean Sciences) 158
Bachelor of Science (Biopharmaceutical
GY318 159
Chemistry)
GY319 Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) 160
Bachelor of Science ( Physics - degree options in
GY320 161
Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical)
GY321 Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics) NEW 162
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Welcome to NUI Galway
Celebrating 175 Years
of Excellence
NUI Galway was founded in At NUI Galway we want to build
1845 and 2020 marks the 175th on your passion for learning and
anniversary of the foundation of the encourage and support your desire
University. The University has been a to develop as a person, to explore
defining presence and recognisable new interests and to remain curious.
landmark in Galway City for almost Here is where... you will be given the
two centuries. support, knowledge, skills and self-
confidence to achieve your goals
and reach your full potential.
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Your University City Imagine a city where learning, creativity and life come together as one. Galway city, nestles on the doorstep of the NUI Galway campus. The city and university have grown together, entwined for 175 years, creating a unique, safe and exciting home away from home. Galway is a city overflowing with creativity from year-long festivals to the creation of medical device solutions shaping health care across the globe. We’re part of a city with a big heart and soul, that’s alive with passion and pride. Here is where we celebrate the place, the people, and the feeling of inclusivity that makes NUI Galway so unique. 6
Galway is steeped in history: In a recent European survey Galway
from medieval streets to modern city was ranked the best small city in
thoroughfares, there is so much to Europe for ‘cultural vibrancy’ and for its
see and do. A single day could see you ‘creative economy’.
hillwalking in rugged Connemara in the
Galway is set to become the European
morning, lazing on the beach in Salthill
Capital of Culture in 2020, and already
in the afternoon and enjoying the
the city and our campus are gearing
cultural treasures of medieval lanes at
up to celebrate this unique honour in
night, while also sampling our unique
spectacular fashion.
award-winning cafés and restaurants.
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Friends for life You will shortly embark on the next exciting chapter of your life. As an NUI Galway student you will be joining a vibrant, caring and close-knit university community. At NUI Galway, community means we have an intense ambition that drives us to achieve great things. We work together because we want to succeed together. Community means creating lasting friendships and wonderful memories together. NUI Galway ignites connections that stay with you for life. 8
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Sport at
NUI Galway
Sport at NUI Galway recognises
the relationship between academic
performance, health and well-being.
The Sport and Recreation Unit has
a mission to promote participation
in sport and physical activities by all
students and staff, and to support
higher standards of performance
in sport for elite athletes and
teams within NUI Galway.
Over 6000 students in NUI Galway
are participating in weekly sporting
activities, and 43% of these
students are competing in a new
sport for the very first time. The
Presidents’ Cup is an intra-mural
event which allows you to try new
sports, get active and integrate
into life at NUI Galway. There is a
sport for everyone and we strive to
ensure we help you find it. At NUI
Galway we cater for every level of
sport and hope we can become
part of your university journey.
11Galway and NUI Galway Ladies
Gaelic Football Star Siobhan Divilly
Sports Facilities Outdoor Amenities Include:
• Eight-lane synthetic, international standard
NUI Galway boasts outstanding sports track, with jumping and throwing facilities;
and recreational resources. • A complex catering for Gaelic games, rugby,
soccer, hockey and cross-country;
Our state-of-the-art indoor facilities include:
• 11 Grass Pitches;
• 600-square-metre sports complex; • 1 Hockey Synthetic Pitch;
• 25-metre, 6-lane swimming pool; • Gym;
• National League basketball arena; • Floodlit artificial surfaces catering;
• 130-piece cardiovascular gym; for multi-sports;
• fitness studios; • Tennis courts.
• High Performance Testing Lab;
• High Performance Gym; The university’s river-side location ensures
• Indoor 2 Lane 35 metre Running Track; water sports clubs are very active: you can get
involved in rowing, kayaking, windsurfing, subaqua
• squash and racquetball courts;
and more!
• a competition-style climbing wall.
NUI Galway boat club in action Sigerson Cup Team 2019
12Sports scholarships Your sports clubs
• NUI Galway has a very long and proud tradition in High There are over 50 active and vibrant sports and
Performance Sport. recreational clubs at NUI Galway. Joining and
• The University has produced athletes that have participating in a sports club is a part of the overall
competed at the highest level both domestically student experience, and it is through your active
participation in the sports clubs and recreational
and internationally.
programmes that you will make new friends and
• NUI Galway students have competed at World,
learn life-long skills.
Olympic and Paralympic level.
• We are very proud of our relationships with the National Find out more
Governing Bodies of sport. Our High Performance www.nuigalway.ie/sports/elitesport/
Pathway looks to create strong links with the NGB’s, so
our athletes are well prepared for the next step in their
sporting journey. We are also very lucky to have coaches
within the University that also coach national squads.
• At present the university has athletes competing at an
international level in sports such as athletics, women’s
soccer, rowing, sailing, archery, boxing and basketball.
Some of these athletes will be hoping to compete in the
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
13World Class
Research
At NUI Galway we encourage our students The Nekton Expedition
to develop original thinking, push boundaries In March 2019 I joined the Nekton Mission to the
Indian Ocean on board the vessel Ocean Zephyr.
and participate in finding solutions for global It was a mission to conduct pioneering scientific
challenges. Our research benefits humanity, research in Seychellois waters, to engage the world
society and the economy. We collaborate with our oceans and the need to protect them, and
to build science capacity in the Seychelles through
with research institutions and companies collaboration with Seychellois scientists.
globally in our key areas of strengths which I had the pleasure of being second in command of
include: harnessing technology, improving the science team to Chief Scientist Dr Lucy Woodall
human health, nurturing creativity, shaping of Oxford University. Second in command is truly the
best job! As Chief Scientist you spend a lot of time
society and sustaining the planet. Many on the bridge, co-ordinating activities and making
of our graduates have gone onto become decisions. As second in command I spent my days
working on the deck, directing Remotely Operated
leading researchers in their chosen fields. Vehicle (ROV) operations, diving in submersibles,
handling the samples and downloading the data
that our different scientific gears provided us,
Professor Louise Allcock, Head occasionally retreating to the relative cool of the
scientists room to help with data entry.
of Zoology and Director of the Centre
for Ocean Research and Exploration
at NUI Galway conducted her first
ship-board research almost 30 years
ago and was instantly hooked on
the ocean! Louise’s expertise is in
cephalopods (octopuses, cuttlefishes
and squid), and deep-sea
habitats, particularly focusing
on octocoral-dominated deep-
water reefs. Read her story…
14But for me, naturally, the most exciting part of the A forthcoming taxonomic workshop where experts
mission was the science. Although we could only around the world examine the collected samples
study a tiny area of the vast Seychellois territory, we is likely to establish tens of new species, given that
spread our sample sites widely to try to get a picture these depths have rarely been explored in the
of the whole area, and we studied every depth Indian Ocean. Nekton’s mission does not stop here.
with video transects from shallow waters swum by Nekton hope to partner with other Indian Ocean
SCUBA divers, mid-depth waters using submersibles, governments in the future for further expeditions,
and deeper waters using the ROV. and I very much hope to be a part of that.
We also deployed a series of nets to sample the
tiniest creatures in the water column, and a baited
camera at night to capture images of the largest
predators. My personal highlights were definitely
the submersible dives. Being in an acrylic sphere
at 250m depth is definitely one of the greatest
privileges and most awesome experiences of my
life. Now the scientific highlights will emerge over
the next 18 months. Already there is evidence from
the data of a ‘rariphotic zone’ – a rare light zone
where the light is super super scarce and the fish
communities are different from both the dark deep
sea and the sunlit photic zone.
Professor Louise Allcock
NUI Galway
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Building your
employability
Your career does not just start
when you graduate.
Through our strong links with business and
our highly valued reputation in industry,
we offer our students every opportunity
to develop their personal and professional
skills, while providing an excellent foundation
from which to launch your career.
NUI Galway graduates are successfully
employed at high-profile organisations
in Ireland and throughout the world,
including Facebook, Apple, JP Morgan,
GlaxoSmithKline, Google, TG4, RTE
and PWC to name but a few.
Our dedicated Career Development
team offers career guidance and advice
to help you manage your own career
development. We also offer an extensive
schedule of careers events ranging from
in curriculum modules for specific classes, Over 70% of our degree
sector specific career seminars, employer courses now offer a work
events and employability skills workshops. placement and/or a study abroad
Each year we bring over 200 employers opportunity, ensuring that
on campus to meet with students and our graduates are workplace
organise over 150 diverse career events to ready with a global focus.
empower our students to make successful Our student voluntary service – ALIVE – is the
largest student voluntary service in Ireland, providing
transitions towards fulfilling careers. our students with local, national and international
opportunities to hone their skills as change makers
and influencers on the global stage.
studentvolunteer.ie/nuigalway/
NUI Galway has one of the highest
graduate employment rates of any
Irish university.
16EMPLOYABILITY AWARD
NUI Galway is committed to preparing its
students for the ever-changing challenges of
the 21st century workplace. The Employability
Award increases students’ understanding
and awareness of employability by creating
a framework to recognise and develop their
skills gained through work experience, extra-
curricular, career and academic education.
The Employability Award helps students
to articulate learning, extra-curricular
activities and student life in the context of
employability allowing students to direct
their own learning to fulfil individual needs.
Positive outcomes for students:
• Gives a formal recognition of Employability
(Award & Recorded on Diploma Supplement)
• Increases self-confidence presenting for work
opportunities
• Unique access to employers, employment
options & industry practice
• Develops employability skills, personal
attributes & knowledge
• Recognises part-time work experience,
• on campus leadership roles
& summer internships.
Find Out More: nuigalway.ie/employability/
17Find out for yourself Come and see for yourself why our campus has been voted one of the most beautiful university campuses in Europe. Open Days are the perfect opportunity for you and your family to experience life at NUI Galway first hand. Visit us and immerse yourself in our vibrant and diverse community. Meet our world-leading academics, our current students and see how they can inspire you. Guided Campus Tours You can book a guided tour of the campus, which will be led by one of our current students, by emailing visit@nuigalway.ie School Visits To arrange for a university representative to visit your school please contact us directly. t. +353 91 492814 e. schoolvisits@nuigalway.ie Coming to a town near you… We hold regional information evening’s throughout Ireland, where we bring the NUI Galway student experience to you. Meet us in: • Clonmel - 24th October 2019 • Kildare - 14th November 2019 • Letterkenny - 5th December 2019 • Athlone - 12th December 2020 • Limerick - 16th January 2020 • NUI Galway - 23rd January 2020 nuigalway.ie/opendays 18
NUI Galway’s Open Days
Friday 4th October 2019
Saturday 5th October 2019
Saturday 28th March 2020
19COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES Galway city will become European Capital of Culture in 2020 20
COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
College of Arts,
Social Sciences,
and Celtic Studies
Our Bachelor of Arts courses are
recognised as top quality degrees o�ered
by a world renowned University and
taught by leading academic experts.
Across our course range, we aim to foster
values and skills that equip our students with
the expertise necessary to change society
for the better. Our graduates have the ability
to distil and critically assess information, to
think innovatively and act independently.
They demonstrate excellent analytical skills,
precise communication skills, and can work
e�ectively on their own initiative and in teams.
In delivering excellence across our degrees,
we have a student-centered ethos that
provides a space for students to learn and
develop both personally and professionally.
“I graduated from NUI Galway with a BA
in English and History. At the end of my
three-year degree, I applied for and was
accepted onto the MA in Journalism at
NUI Galway. I was selected to carry out
my placement with Highland Radio in
my hometown of Letterkenny and was
offered a job shortly thereafter. I am
currently a full-time broadcast journalist
with Highland Radio – Ireland’s number
one local radio station. I absolutely love
my work and ultimately that’s the goal of
every university graduate!”
Catherine Ga�ney
Letterkenny, County Donegal,
BA (English and History)
21COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This is one of Ireland’s most popular undergraduate degree
Bachelor programmes. A key attraction of this programme is the wide range
of two-subject degree combinations available
of Arts The course provides a route to multiple career opportunities
(Joint-Honours) The BA (Joint-Honours) is a pathway towards a career in primary
or secondary school teaching.
COURSE FACTS
CAO Code: GY101 SKILLS FOR ARTS STUDY ABROAD
Course Level: 8 Building on feedback from our Students can opt to spend a year
students and following discussions with studying abroad. In addition to an extensive
Duration: 3 or 4 four years depending employers, an integrated skills curriculum network of Erasmus links with universities
on the subjects chosen. has been introduced as part of BA across the EU, we have study abroad
Minimum Entry Points 2019: 300 (Joint-Honours). Skills are delivered opportunities in Canada and the USA,
throughout all classes o�ered on the Central and South America, and China.
Minimum A-Level Grades: programme. Our ‘skills-pillar’ is designed Some language students spend their year
See www.nuigalway.ie/alevels to enable students to think through, abroad on approved work placements as
Leaving Certi�cate Entry recognise, and articulate clearly the skills language assistants.
Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in developed as part of the overall BA
(Joint-Honours) experience. This CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
two subjects and passes in four other
subjects at O6/ H7 level in the Leaving culminates in an opportunity for each Arts graduates can be found in almost
Certi�cate, including Irish, English, student to develop a ‘College Skills every walk of life, and BA (Joint-Honours)
another language and three other Passport’. Over the course of the BA graduates from NUI Galway occupy leading
subjects recognised for entry purposes. (Joint-Honours) degree, students can gain positions in commercial, social, educational
up to �ve digital badges for their ‘College and public organisations at home and
A-Level/GCSE Entry Requirements: Skills Passport’. Each badge highlights abroad. The website below gives examples
See page 177 for matriculation entry the skills developed through successful of careers taken up by Arts graduates and
requirements. engagement with subjects in the College has useful advice for those seeking to take
of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies. up employment on completion of their Arts
Average Intake: 850
degree: www.nuigalway.ie/choose-arts/
WORK PLACEMENT
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will study three subjects in First Year Work placements may be provided with
and then pursue two of the subjects you some subject modules. Please refer to
pass in �rst year to degree level. During subject pages for details. Field work is
orientation week, you will have the also a feature of speci�c subjects, where,
opportunity to learn about all the subjects in addition to specialist skills, students
that are on o�er and how di�erent subject learn how to work both in teams and
combinations �t well together. Talks by independently. Final-year research FURTHER STUDY
students and lecturers on the di�erent projects encourage independent working, The University o�ers a wide range of
subjects available can be found on knowledge acquisition and evaluation, and taught Master’s degrees and postgraduate
www.youtube.com/user/thinkingaboutnuig/ the writing of polished reports. diploma programmes of interest to Arts
graduates. The College of Arts, Social
Sciences, and Celtic Studies also o�ers a
number of structured PhD programmes.
These programmes can be viewed at: www.
FIRST YEAR nuigalway.ie/courses/.
Subject A Subject B Subject C
3 Subjects
20 ECTS 20 ECTS 20 ECTS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
College Skills Passport
• GY111 Bachelor of Arts with Creative Writing
SECOND YEAR Subject A Subject B Skills* • GY110 Bachelor of Arts with Children Studies
• GY115 Bachelor of Arts with
2 Subjects + 1 Skill 25 ECTS 25 ECTS 10 ECTS
Performing Studies
Optional Opportunities for Students FIND OUT MORE
THIRD YEAR • Study Abroad (compulsory with some languages)
• Work/Community Placement
College of Arts, Social Sciences,
Optional
• Diploma/Further Study
and Celtic Studies
t. +353 91 493 958
FINAL YEAR e. collegearts@nuigalway.ie
Subject A Subject B
2 Subjects w. nuigalway.ie/gy101
30 ECTS 30 ECTS
College Skills Passport
*Skills modules are integrated within each subject area.
22COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101
Bachelor
of Arts
(Joint-Honours)
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE ON BA (JOINT-HONOURS) GY101
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7
Information
Archaeology Law Classics English History Gaeilge
Technology
Léann an
French Psychology Geography Economics Spanish Italian
Aistriúcháin
Léann na Sociological &
Mathematics Celtic Civilisation Philosophy
Cumarsáide Political Studies
German
Modern Irish
Culture Studies
(Literature and
Music)
• In First Year students select three subjects to study and can choose only one subject from any one group.
• In Second Year students progress with two of their three subjects to degree level.
• Students who opt to study a language will spend at least part of their Third Year studying abroad (e.g. Erasmus) before progressing
into Final Year.
• Students selecting Gaeilge as one of their subjects to degree level will spend time in the Gaeltacht during their Third Year
23COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
Archaeology is the study of human society through the recovery and
Archaeology analysis of its material remains (i.e., objects, monuments, burials, etc.)
From digital survey and excavation to learning how history, myth
and legend can be used to complement the archaeological record,
Archaeology provides students with a deep understanding of the
forces that have shaped our world, from the earliest human records
to the nineteenth century
Our course has a strong emphasis on fieldwork and interpretation and
strikes a good balance between practical, field and laboratory skills and
academic training.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR FINAL YEAR STUDY ABROAD
• Metal, Warfare and Chiefdoms: The Bronze
The Erasmus student exchange
FIRST YEAR Age roots of European civilisation
programme o�ers you the opportunity to
• Recording Monuments in the Landscape • Public Archaeology
study abroad in year three. Archaeology
• Prehistoric Ireland and Europe • Explaining Prehistory: current trends
has Erasmus agreements with Glasgow
• Material culture and Museums • Gaelic Peoples: identity and cultural practice
University (Scotland) and Charles University
• Medieval Ireland and Europe • The Development of the Castle in
(Czech Republic). Students taking
Medieval Europe
SECOND YEAR a modern language can also study
• People, Ritual and Death: life in early • Minor Dissertation
archaeology overseas. Our sta� have
prehistoric Europe • Palaeoecology: reconstructing past
international research links with universities
• Sacred Places and Christian Buildings in environments
in Europe and the USA, sit on the boards of
Medieval Ireland • Landscape and Archaeology: context
a number of international research bodies,
• Early Kingship: From chaos to cosmos and practice
and have a teaching exchange with Lund
• Space, Place and the Irish Landscape University (Sweden).
WORK PLACEMENT
• Archaeology and Mythical Landscapes of
Atlantic Ireland (visiting students and HDip) We have placements with four Irish CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Interpretation in Archaeology archaeological �eld schools that provide Studying Archaeology is the �rst step
• Archaeology in Practice excavation and survey experience. to a professional quali�cation. The
• Making Sense of Art: Style, Symbol and Story Placements are for up to four weeks, employment landscape is very broad,
• Ancient Civilisations: the rise of complex and occur during the summer months. ranging from forensic archaeology to
societies. Students can also �nd placements on museums. While commercial sector
• Archaeology and Irish Identity: Celts, excavations abroad, and in museums, archaeology, typically working in pre-
Christians, Vikings and heritage centres. development contexts, is a regular
• Legends and Real-World Landscapes employment destination in Ireland and
of Medieval Ireland (Visiting Students) abroad, there is also growing understanding
of Archaeology’s signi�cance for present-
day communities, as well as its cultural,
educational, tourism and amenity values.
“ I wanted to study somewhere that Archaeology
was infused with the local culture. NUI Galway’s
archaeology programme provided a unique
opportunity to not only study the past in the lecture
theatre, but also visit and learn about archaeological
sites with distinguished lecturers.”
Frank J. Hall is a Galway Doctoral Scholar examining the end
of castle-building and the transition to forti�ed houses
and ‘stronghouses’ in early modern Ireland.
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA Landscape Archaeology Dr Carleton Jones
• MLitt Archaeology First Year Coordinator
• HDip in Archaeology
e. carleton.jones@nuigalway.ie
• Structured PhD in Archaeology
w. nuigalway.ie/archaeology/
24COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
Celtic Civilisation is the study of the legacy of the Celts in the world,
Celtic from when we first encounter the Celts in history to recent times.
We examine the formation of the peoples and nations of Ireland,
Civilisation Northern and Western Britain, and France in the early Middle Ages
and study aspects of their civilisation in early-modern and modern
western Europe
You are taken on a journey into a hidden history of Europe and European
identities and ideas in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and elsewhere.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR STUDY ABROAD
In third year, you will have the opportunity
FIRST YEAR
to study abroad as part of the Erasmus
• Medieval Celtic Literature (Wales and Ireland)
programme at universities in Wales,
• Early and Medieval History of the Celts
Scotland, Brittany, Germany, Sweden and
• Celtic Mythology, Religion and Folklore
the Netherlands, among other locations.
SECOND YEAR
• Medieval Irish Literature c. 700–1100 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Society and Social Institutions Celtic Civilisation provides opportunities
• The Stories of Medieval Wales for career development in the media,
• King Arthur and the Holy Grail publishing, heritage, education or
• Ancient Celtic Myths academic sectors.
• Celtic Languages in the Modern World
• Medieval Irish Language I, II
FINAL YEAR
• Cultural Impact of Christianity
• Poetry of Medieval Wales
• The Celtic Languages and their Relatives
• Poets and Courts: Medieval Celtic Literature
1150–1400
• The Invention of the Celt: Concepts and
Perspectives
• Medieval Women in the Celtic-Speaking West
• Medieval Irish Language III, IV
You may also select certain modules from
Archaeology, Classics, History and English in Year
2 and Final Year.
“ The opportunity to study medieval Celtic literature
and languages gave my studies in Archaeology a
deeper and more vibrant perspective. I could not
recommend it more.”
Kelsey Holmes, BA (Celtic Civilisation and Archaeology)
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA (Old and Middle Irish) Full-time Fiona de Paor
• MA (Medieval Studies) Full-time
t. +353 91 492564
• MA (Irish Studies – Literature and History)
e. �ona.depaor@nuigalway.ie
Full-time, Part-time
25COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
The long perspective: Classics follows the story of human creativity over
Classics millennia, from the Bronze Age Crete c. 2000 BC, to the end of the Western
Roman Empire, to the in�uence of Classical culture through the Renaissance
down to modern times
Geographical breadth: We study the lands and peoples around the entire
Mediterranean, in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, with a particular
specialism in the impact of Classical culture in Ireland
Variety of approaches: We look at the world through many different lenses,
studying literature, mythology, art, archaeology, theatre, history, languages
and linguistics.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR
STUDY ABROAD
YEAR ONE An attractive option is to combine
• Mythology and the City in Ancient Greece Classics with a modern language, with
• Empire and Literature in Ancient Rome the opportunity of transferring to the
• Origins of the Written Word BA (International) degree course, which
• Roots of European Languages includes a year spent at a university in
• Classics in Twenty Objects another European country. At NUI Galway,
YEAR TWO Classics also has strong research links
• Classical Mythology and Drama with teams working on Mediterranean
• History of the Roman Empire archaeology, the early history of languages,
• Mediterranean Origins and medieval manuscript culture at
• Heroic Epic universities throughout Europe.
• Studies in the Ancient Imagination CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• The City-State
Classics provides an ideal springboard for
FINAL YEAR creative and cultural careers, and many of
• Barbarians our graduates obtain employment in such
• Pompeii areas as intercultural work, heritage and
• Ireland and the Ancient World museums, publishing and communications,
• Iconography (Classical themes in public service and education. Many other
Renaissance painting) graduates continue to postgraduate
• History of Western Science study and research, usually in ancient and
• Greek Figured Pottery medieval languages or in material culture
• Ancient Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion and art history, including museum studies.
• Option: Special research project on a topic
of your choice
LANGUAGES
We o�er Latin and Greek as options
in every year of study, at beginners,
intermediate and advanced levels.
Approximately 70% of the vocabulary
of English is Latin in origin. Studying an
ancient language is a great way to build “ Classics gave me a rich understanding of all of
your command of English, and to develop
your language skills generally.
these subjects and trained me to engage in
analytical, evaluative and lateral thinking. I
recommend Classics to anyone who cares about
human history, language and thought.”
Sarah Corrigan
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA (Classics) Professor Michael Clarke
• MA (Medieval Studies) Discipline of Classics
• Structured PhD in Classics School of Languages, Literatures
• Structured PhD in Medieval Studies and Cultures
e. michael.clarke@nuigalway.ie
w. nuigalway.ie/classics/
26COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
Studying Economics gives you an opportunity to deepen your understanding
Economics of current affairs, the economics of the market place, how economic factors
in�uence politics and how economic issues have in�uenced the course of history
We teach university-level Economics from ‘scratch’; you don’t need to have
studied Economics before (e.g. at Leaving Certificate level). Most of the students
who are studying Economics now have not taken the subject before
NUI Galway has a long and proud tradition of research-led teaching in Economics
of international standing.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR STUDY ABROAD
In second year, interested students may
YEAR ONE
apply to spend third year studying at a
• Principles of Microeconomics
university in either mainland Europe or
• Skills for Economics 1
other countries such as Canada, USA, or
• Principles of Macroeconomics
China, before progressing into �nal year
• Skills for Economics 2
of their degree. For example, students
YEAR TWO recently have spent a year in universities in
• Intermediate Microeconomics Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands.
• Mathematics for Economics
• Plus choose one of two options: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
· Irish Economic History A degree in Economics provides you with
or a wide array of both subject-speci�c and
· Comparative Economic Thought transferable skills, of enormous importance
· Intermediate Macroeconomics to the world in which we live. Graduating
· Statistics for Economics in Economics can lead to you working
• Plus choose one of two options: for a variety of employers, including
· Economics of Public Policy governments, private companies and
or non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
· Introduction to Financial Economics
FINAL YEAR
• Microeconomics and Public Policy
• Plus choose two other 5-credit
modules:
· Health Economics
· International Economics
· Money and Banking
· Environmental and Natural Resource
Economics
· Econometrics “ The skills obtained were a
· Ireland, Europe, and the Global Economy springboard that opened
• Macroeconomics and Public Policy
• Plus choose two other 5-credit modules:
up a range of professional
· Economics of Financial Markets opportunities as a public
· Public Economics policy economist. Galway
· Marine Economics
itself is a wonderfully vibrant
· Development Economics
· Agricultural and Food Economics student town.”
• Behavioural Economics Tom McDonnell
• Economics and Philosophy BA (Economics and Law)
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MEconSc (International Finance) Professor Paddy Gillespie
• MSc (Health Economics) Head of Economics
• MSc (Global Environmental Economics)
t. +353 91 495 636
• Higher Diploma in Economic Science
e. paddy.gillespie@nuigalway.ie
w. nuigalway.ie/economics/
27COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
In 2017 and again in 2018 our discipline of English was named in the
English top 100–150 English Departments worldwide
The study of English is the study of creative expression in the English
language. We examine novels, stories, plays, poems, films, journalism and
digital media by women and men from many historical periods, and from
various parts of the world, including regions such as Ireland, Britain, North
America, Africa and Asia
We help you develop your own critical thinking and communication skills
to an advanced level.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR Seminar options may include:
• Creative Writing
FIRST YEAR • Exploring the Creative Arts
All students doing English will take two lecture • Shakespeare on Screen
modules each semester, and one skills-based • Gender and Globalisation in Modern Ireland
tutorial module over both semesters. Students • Masculinity and Crisis
on the BA (Joint-Honours) and denominated • Arthurian Literature
programmes will also take one additional lecture
• African Fiction
module over both semesters.
• Writing Animals
Lecture modules include sections on:
• Children’s Fiction
• Introduction to Fiction
• The Brontës
• Introduction to Poetry
• Introduction to Drama and Theatre Full lists of options are available on our website:
• Critical Perspectives on Literature http://www.nuigalway.ie/english/
• Literature in the Social World STUDY ABROAD
SECOND YEAR AND FINAL YEAR In second year, interested students may
Students take two lecture courses and one apply to spend third year studying at a
seminar in each semester during Second and university in either mainland Europe or
Final year. other countries such as Canada, USA, or
Lecture course options may include: China, before progressing into �nal year of
• Medieval Literature their degree.
• Media, Culture and Society
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Eighteenth Century Studies
• Novelty, Con�ict, Scandal: Reading the Early English is a �exible subject that provides
Modern World graduates with highly valued skills applicable
• Drama and Theatre Studies to a variety of occupations. Graduates
• Worlds in Revolt: Romanticisms of English have found employment
• Stage and Page: The Early Modern Imagination in teaching, journalism, the creative
• Genre Studies arts, public service, media, information
• Nineteeth Century British Literature technology, digital game design, law, public
• Studies in Science Fiction and Fantasy relations, heritage industries, management,
Literature librarianship, professional writing and many
• Literature of the Digital Age other �elds.
• Modern Irish Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• Modernism/Postmodernism
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
A quali�cation in English o�ers many Irene O’Malley
opportunities for further study including: Discipline of English
“ Studying English at NUI Galway • MA (English) Full-time, Part-time t. +353 91 492567
has been greatly rewarding. • MA (Digital Cultures) Full-time, Part-time e. english@nuigalway.ie
I found the modules on • MA (Culture and Colonialism) w. nuigalway.ie/english
offer intriguing and multi- Full-time, Part-time
• MA (Creative Writing) Full-time, Part-time
dimensional.” • MA (Journalism) Full-time, Part-time
Leigh Jordan
28COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world,
French both as a first language, mainly in Europe and North America, and
as a second language globally, including many parts of Africa
Tá an t-ábhar seo ar fáil trí Students of French acquire a high level of written and spoken skills
Ghaeilge/This subject is so that they can communicate accurately and effectively
available through Irish French at NUI Galway can be studied through English or Irish.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR WORK PLACEMENT NOTE
Students typically spend a year abroad Students wishing to take First Year French
YEAR ONE
on the EU-funded Erasmus exchange are expected to have attained a Grade H4 in
• Introduction to French Language and Culture French in the Leaving Certi�cate. Students
programme, either as a full-time student
• Introduction to French Literature in Context should note that choosing to study a modern
or employed as a language assistant in a
language to degree level involves spending a
YEAR TWO school. Whether through study or a work
period, normally a year, abroad in a country or
• French Literature and Relationships placement, you will signi�cantly enhance region where the language for which they are
• Introduction to French Textual Analysis both your linguistic abilities and your registered is widely spoken. Students studying
• French Language Games and Variations intercultural skills. Your placement abroad French, German, Italian and/ or Spanish as
• French Literary Genres (Novel, Poetry, Theatre also means that you will be eligible, at the part of the BA (Joint-Honours) will have the
—Seventeeth to Nineteenth Centuries) successful conclusion of your studies, for opportunity to transfer to the BA (International)
• Francophone Literatures the award of the BA (International) degree, programme upon successful completion
• Autobiography—Contemporary Approaches re�ecting this additional experience. of an academic workload and/or language
• France on Stage and Screen assistantship during their year abroad (Year 3
STUDY ABROAD of the four-year BA (International) degree).
YEAR THREE
• Year Abroad—Erasmus/Assistantship Students have the opportunity to spend their
/Work placement third year at a university in France or Belgium,
or teaching in a French school. In addition
FINAL YEAR to Erasmus exchange agreements with 17
• Reading French History as Literature European partner institutions, our sta� also
• French Media and Information have individual research links with universities
• The Power of French Images across the Francophone World, from Quebec
• Language and Identity in the to North Africa.
Francophone World
• Language and Identity in Medieval France CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• French Sport and Identity French is rated as the third most useful
• French Literary Genres (Novel, Poetry, language for business, behind only English
Theatre —Twentieth century) and Chinese. Our students acquire
• Gender and Identity in French Literature a high level of communication skills,
�nding employment in a wide variety of
situations, both in Ireland and abroad,
including education, administration, media,
marketing, translation and interpreting.
Former students are currently employed by
institutions (e.g., European Union), by non-
governmental organisations (NGOs) (such
as GOAL), and by companies including
Pernod Ricard and L’Oréal.
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA (French) Professor Philip Dine
“ My Erasmus experience • MA (Advanced Language Skills) Discipline of French
in Toulouse was one of • MA (International Contemporary School of Languages,
the best years of my life!” Literatures and Media) Literatures and Culture
Nora Baker, Bachelor of Arts • MA (Translation)
t. +353 91 492397
with Creative Writing • Structured PhD in French
e. philip.dine@nuigalway.ie
(French and Italian) w. nuigalway.ie/french
29COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject AN GHAEILGE, CÉN FÁTH?
Cuireann clár Gaeilge OÉ Gaillimh oiliúint chuimsitheach ar fáil i dTeanga,
Gaeilge i Litríocht agus i gCultúr na Gaeilge. Déanfaidh gach mac léinn forbairt ar
an nGaeilge atá acu cheana, bíodh an teanga ón scoil nó ó dhúchas acu.
Beidh an deis acu cur lena scileanna i labhairt na Gaeilge agus a bheith
cruinn sa scríbhneoireacht
Tá cáil idirnáisiúnta ar na léachtóirí Gaeilge mar scoláirí bisiúla. Tá múinteoirí teanga ardlíofa againn a bhfuil taithí
fhada acu a bheith ag cabhrú le mic léinn
Is buntáiste breise iad Áras na Gaeilge agus an campas dátheangach. Ina theannta sin, beidh deis ag mic léinn
Seimeastar Gaeltachta/Socrúchán Oibre a dhéanamh mar chuid den chéim.
WHY CHOOSE GAEILGE?
The study of Gaeilge to degree level at NUI Galway involves a four-year programme. As a student of Gaeilge,
you will spend third year off-campus, with one semester in the Gaeltacht and the other semester on a work
placement in the Irish language sector
The experience will enhance your linguistic and research competence and prioritise career readiness. Entering
through the CAO points system under the code GY101, students choose Gaeilge and two other subjects in first
year and then progress with Gaeilge and one other subject into second year. If you decide to choose a modern
continental language with Gaeilge, you will spend a single semester on an Erasmus exchange and/or applied
placement overseas, in addition to a single semester in a Gaeltacht setting.
IMLÍNE AN CHÚRSA SOCRÚCHÁIN OIBRE DEISEANNA GAIRME
BLIAIN A HAON Mar chuid den tríú bliain, caith�dh scoláirí Bíonn céimithe le Gaeilge fostaithe i
• An Teanga Bheo 1 and 2 seimeastar ag staidéar ar champais réimse an-leathan post chomh maith leis
• Scéal agus Pobal na Gaeilge Ghaeltachta na hOllscoile. Beidh deis acu an múinteoireoircht, sna meáin, agus san
• Litríocht agus Cultúr na Linne a bheith ag obair in eagraíocht Ghaeilge sa iriseoireacht. Tá ganntanas mór múinteoirí
dara seimeastar. Gheobhaidh siad tuilleadh Gaeilge in earnáil an mheánoideachais faoi
BLIAIN A DÓ taithí ar labhairt na Gaeilge agus beidh láthair agus tá an-éileamh ar chéimithe as
• Teanga na Nua-Ghaeilge I agus II feabhas dá réir ar a líofacht sa teanga. Gaillimh mar mhúinteoirí Gaeilge.
• Sochtheangeolaíocht na Gaeilge
• An Gearrscéal sa Ghaeilge NAISC IDIR NÁISIÚNTA POINTE EOLAIS
• Nua-Fhilíocht na Gaeilge Tá deiseanna ann seimeastar Erasmus a Nuair a bheidh cúrsa BA (Comhonórach le
• Modúl roghnach: An tSean-Ghaeilge/An chaitheamh thar lear chomh maith. Tá Gaeilge) déanta acu, ba cheart go mbeadh
Scannánaiocht/Na Meáin Chumarsáide/An ceangal faoi leith ag Roinn na Gaeilge céimithe in ann labhairt go cruinn, líofa
Amhránaíocht/Canúintí agus Caighdeán/An le hollscoileanna thar lear a bhfuil na i nGaeilge ina gcuid oibre agus ina saol
Fhiannaíocht/Sloinnte agus Logainmneacha teangacha Ceilteacha agus ábhar gaolmhar sóisialta. Tuig�dh siad an tábhacht atá le
BLIAIN A TRÍ á dteagasc iontu - Albain, An Bhreatain hoidhreacht na Gaeilge. Tá éileamh mór ar
• Seimeastar ar champas Gaeltachta Bheag, an Bhriotáin agus ar Mhór-Roinn chéimithe le honóracha sa Ghaeilge. Beidh
• Seimeastar ar shocrúchán oibre nó thar lear na hEorpa, sna Stáit Aontaithe agus i an-chuid scileanna inaistrithe acu idir eolas,
gCeanada. Chuaigh neart céimithe as anailís agus thaighde.
BLIAIN A CEATHAIR Gaillimh ag múineadh Gaeilge thar lear ar
• Teanga na Nua-Ghaeilge III agus IV Riachtanais Iontrála Ardteistiméireachta -
scéim FLTA Fulbright (Na Stáit Aontaithe)
• Filíocht an 17ú-19ú hAois Tá H5 sa Gaeilge riachtanach.
agus ICUF (Ceanada).
• An Béaloideas
• An tÚrscéal
• Modúl roghnach
“ Chaith mé trí bliana tairbheacha i nGaillimh. Tá
atmaisféar ar leith le sonrú i Roinn na Gaeilge mar
gheall ar an dea-chaidreamh idir an fhoireann agus
na mic léinn. Chothaigh an taithí sin muinín ionam.
Mholfainn an cúrsa do mhic léinn ar mian leo saineolas
a chur ar chultúr, léann agus litríocht na Gaeilge.”
Aisling Ní Churraighín, BA Gaeilge agus Béarla,mac léinn PhD
STAIDÉAR BREISE TUILLEADH EOLAIS
MA/PhD sa Nua-Ghaeilge, PhD (Celtic Fiona De Paor
Civilisation), MA/PhD (Sean- agus Meán- Aras na Gaeilge
Ghaeilge), Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas
t. +353 91492564
(MGO/PME), Colonialism), MA (Journalism).
r. �ona.depaor@nuigalway.ie
g. nuigalway.ie/gaeilge
30COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
NUI Galway is home to one of the largest Geography disciplines
Geography in Europe
Geography is a multi-layered, diverse and exciting field of study. It is
Tá an t-ábhar seo ar fáil trí the key bridging subject linking the humanities, the social sciences
Ghaeilge/This subject is and the sciences
available through Irish In taking Geography as a subject, not only will you acquire an
understanding of our place in the world, you will also develop a skill
set (research, computing/Geographical Information Systems (GIS),
surveying) that is applicable in many sectors of employment.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR WORK PLACEMENT
We provide experiential learning through
YEAR ONE
�eld and lab-based instruction throughout
This year introduces you to key geographical
the degree. This provides you with the
ideas, processes and concepts that impact on
transferable skills necessary for future
and shape the physical and human landscape,
and emphasises �eld trips, mapping and employment. We have recently expanded
laboratory skills. our skills-based o�erings, which include
increased GIS-based credits and increased
YEAR TWO AND FINAL YEAR skills-based training for �rst year students.
Courses on o�er range from Rural to Urban
Geography, Coastal Environments to STUDY ABROAD
Climatology, Economic Geography to Political Geography at NUI Galway has many
and Cultural Geography, Environmental Planning
international links all across the globe.
to GIS. One of the key elements of Final Year
Our recent international student �eld
Geography is the opportunity you have to
develop critical analytical skills in designing and trips include destinations such as
executing a supervised research project. Bosnia–Herzegovina, the Czech Republic
and China. All of our lecturers are active,
internationally renowned researchers,
and you will have the opportunity to
undertake international exchanges in
Germany and the USA.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Geography students acquire a wide range
of skills and qualities that are valuable
in many professions. The combinations
of numerical and analytical skills are
highly sought after by many sectors
“ I’m currently completing a of employment. Recent graduates
PhD programme funded by have excelled and carved out niches
Teagasc, and the skills I gained for themselves in lecturing, teaching,
environmental consultancy, journalism,
during my time at NUI Galway heritage work, renewable energy sector,
are of great relevance to this marketing, planning, tourism, government
opportunity.” and policy institute research, in non-
governmental organisations (NGO) and
Brian Leonard, BA (Joint-Honours).
CSO development work.
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA (Environment, Society and Development) Dr John McDonagh
• MSc (Marine and Coastal Environments) First Year Coordinator
Geography
t. +353 91 492 569
e. john.mcdonagh@nuigalway.ie
w. nuigalway.ie/geography/
31COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES
GY101 Subject WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
German is the native language of about 100 million people, and 38% of all
German Europeans speak German in Austria, Switzerland and elsewhere
Germany is the most important trading partner for almost all European and
many non-European countries. Speaking German is key to success in the job
market—in Ireland, Germany and the European Union
At NUI Galway you can study German even without previous knowledge
of the language
When you graduate you will have acquired a high level of proficiency in
German and a deep understanding of the culture and history of Germany.
YOUR COURSE YEAR BY YEAR WORK PLACEMENT NOTE
As an alternative to studying at a German Students should note that choosing to
YEAR ONE
university, students may spend the study a modern language to degree level
• German Language and Culture
third year of their programme on an involves spending a period, normally a year,
(Beginners or Advanced)
organised internship with a German abroad in a country or region where the
• Skills for Learning German
or Austrian company. language for which they are registered is
(Beginners or Advanced)
widely spoken. German may be taken in
• No prior knowledge is needed for the STUDY ABROAD First Arts with previous knowledge of the
beginners’ stream. Leaving Certi�cate German
Students studying German spend one year language (advanced) or at beginners, level.
or an equivalent standard is required for the
studying at one of NUI Galway’s partner
advanced course. First-year German consists
universities in Germany or Austria. The
of a comprehensive written oral language
year abroad allows students to reach a high
course, complemented by contemporary
degree of �uency in German and to enjoy
literary and cultural studies. The language
valuable intercultural experiences.
classes take place in small groups, with an
emphasis on developing the communication CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
skills of the student.
Graduates of German are in high demand
YEAR TWO in multilingual customer service for
• German Language I and II companies such as eBay, Google, Apple
• German Studies I and II or in the medical device industries.
• History of German Literature and
Culture I and II
• Modules include lectures on German literature,
culture and �lm studies, on linguistics, and the
e�ective use of media.
“ I spent my Erasmus year
YEAR THREE
abroad studying in Berlin,
• Year abroad on Erasmus or work placement which was amazing. From the
FINAL YEAR
very �rst lecture, the German
• German Language I and II Department won me over with
• German Cultural Studies I–IV their enthusiasm and passion
• Modules include lectures on German literature,
for what they teach.”
media, history, theatre and cinema.
Jeannine Jud, BA International
(German and History)
FURTHER STUDY FIND OUT MORE
• MA (German) Ms Geraldine Smyth
• MA (International Contemporary
t. +353 91 492626
Literatures and Media)
e. german@nuigalway.ie
• MA (Advanced Language Skills) (German)
w. nuigalway.ie/german
• MA (Translation Studies)
• PhD German
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