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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
burden of financial constraints t. +353 91 495 999 • Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha
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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. international@universityofgalway.ie
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 ateangaireacht@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 1 Yr FT Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 €18,500
Conference Interpreting MA, PDip ateangaireacht@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 1 Yr FT Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 €18,500
Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin MA, PDip dan.dwyer@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 1 Yr FT; Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,500 [MA]; €19,000 [MA];
2 Yrs PT €5,000 [PDip] €12,500 [PDip]
Gaeilge Fheidhmeach HDip dorothy.niuigin@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 2 Yrs PT Ar bhonn leanúnach €3,500 €12,500
Léann an Aistriúcháin MA, aistriuchain@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 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 leannteanga@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 2 Yrs PT Ar bhonn leanúnach €3,750 [MA]; €3,750 [MA]
€2,500 [PDip]
Léann Teanga: Phleanáil Teanga PgCert hugh.rowland@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 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, lisa@burrencollege.ie 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 lisa@burrencollege.ie 1 Yr FT 1 February 2024 €9,500 (FT) €18,860 (FT)
Fine Art: Studio Art MA, lisa@burrencollege.ie 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 michal.molcho@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT); €19,000
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Education (Professional Master of, PME education@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 January 2024 €6,250 €18,000
[Post-Primary])
Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil san, MGO mgo@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 January 2024 €6,250 €18,000
[Iar-bhunscoil])
Special Educational Needs PDip dsen@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €2,500 €14,500
School of English and Creative Arts
Creative Arts Management PgCert patrick.lonergan@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €3,895 N/A
Drama and Theatre Studies MA, PDip ian.walsh@universityofgalway.ie 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 dermot.burns@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Film Studies: Theory and Practice MA, PDip tony.tracy@universityofgalway.ie 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 kelly.fincham@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Applications will be €10,000 €20,000
considered in two
rounds
Journalism MA kelly.fincham@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Applications will be €10,000 €20,000
considered in two
rounds
Literature and Publishing MA marielouise.coolahan@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,750 €19,000
Public Advocacy and Activism MA, PDip fiona.bateman@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT) €18,500
2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750
(PT) [MA];
Check website
[PDip]
Writing MA mike.mccormack@universityofgalway.ie 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 gordon.bromley@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT 1 June 2024 €7,750 €18,500
Physical Processes, Policy and
Practice
International Development Practice MA una.murray@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,750 €19,000
Environment, Society and MA john.morrissey@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,000 (FT)
Development 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Rural Futures: Planning and Innovation MA therese.conway@universityofgalway.ie 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 john.cunningham@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €7,500 (FT) €18,500
(Semester 1) 2 Yrs PT [MA]; €3,750 (FT) [MA]
(PT) [MA];
sarah-anne.buckley@universityofgalway.ie €7,000 (FT)
(Semester 2) [PDip]
Philosophy MA felix.omurchadha@universityofgalway.ie 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 michael.clarke@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
French Structured mary.mannion@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
German Structured deirdre.byrnes@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
International Contemporary Literatures MA tina-karen.pusse@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,500
and Media 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Languages with Business MA catherine.emerson@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,250 €19,500
Nua-Ghaeilge MA jeannine.woods@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Ar bhonn leanúnach €7,750 (FT); €18,500
2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
Spanish Structured kate.quinn@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €18,750
Research 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Master's
Translation Studies MA mary.mannion@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,500 €18,000
School of Political Science and Sociology
Child, Youth and Community MA, PDip danielle.kennan@universityofgalway.ie 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 carmel.devaney@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yr PT Continuous basis €2,000
Gender, Globalisation and Rights MA stacey.scriver@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Public Policy MA niall.odochartaigh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT) €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Social Work MA socialwork@universityofgalway.ie 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 aoifemaria.mctiernan@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,250 €19,000
Clinical Neuroscience MSc ciara.egan@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €19,500
Clinical Psychology DPsychSc clinicalpsychology@universityofgalway.ie 3 Yrs FT Check website €14,500 €16,000
Clinical Psychology DPsychSc clinicalpsychology@universityofgalway.ie 3 Yrs PT Check website €5,000 €16,500
(for Qualified Clinicians) brian.mcguire@universityofgalway.ie
Consumer Psychology MSc denis.ohora@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €10,000 €18,500
Health Psychology MSc molly.byrne@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,500
jenny.mcsharry@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
gillian.davies@universityofgalway.ie
Psychology (HDip—Conversion) HDip mark.elliott@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT June 2024 €7,000 €17,500
Psychology (HDip—Full) HDip mark.elliott@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT Continuous basis €6,250 €17,500
Interdisciplinary
Medieval and Antiquity MA frances.mccormack@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,750 (FT); €18,500 (FT)
catherine.emerson@universityofgalway.ie 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 dbs@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €7,000 €14,500
breda.lally@universityofgalway.ie
Financial Analysis HDip hcibusiness@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €5,860 N/A
stephen.mcnena@universityofgalway.ie
Accounting and Finance
Accounting MAcc accountancy@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,000
International Accounting and Analytics MSc patricia.martyn@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
(Pathway A) accountancy@universityofgalway.ie
International Accounting and Analytics MSc patricia.martyn@universityofgalway.ie 7 Months Continuous basis €7,500 €13,000
(Pathway B) accountancy@universityofgalway.ie
Corporate Finance MSc nolanj@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
accountancy@universityofgalway.ie
Interdisciplinary
Master of Business Administration MBA orla.naughton@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €15,500 €17,250
(MBA) mba@universityofgalway.ie
Sustainability Leadership MSc sandra.brennan@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €8,500 €12,500
orla.lenihan@universityofgalway.ie
Financial Analysis HDip hcibusiness@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €5,860 N/A
stephen.mcnena@universityofgalway.ie
Management
International Management MSc management@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Human Resource Management MSc management@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Strategy, Innovation and People MSc management@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
Management
Economics
Ageing and Public Policy MSc kieran.walsh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €19,000
icsg@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT) (FT & PT)
Global Environmental Economics MSc thomas.mcdermott@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
economics@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT €3,750 (PT)
Health Economics MSc brendan.kennelly@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Finance MEconSc jason.harold@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
economics@universityofgalway.ie
Business Information Systems
Cybersecurity Risk Management MSc bis@universityofgalway.ie 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 bis@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,250 €20,000
Business Analytics MSc bis@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €20,000
Marketing
Digital Marketing MSc mscmarketing@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €11,000 €19,500
Marketing Management MSc mscmarketing@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €11,000 (FT); €19,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €5,500 (PT)
Marketing Practice MSc marketingpractice@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT See website €11,000 €20,000
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Business and Hospitality MSc loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €10,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €5,100 (PT)
Global Hospitality Management and MSc loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €10,000 (FT); €18,000
Intercultural Communication 2 Yrs PT €5,100 (PT)
Hospitality and Leadership PgCert loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Semester Continuous basis €3,750 €6,750
Hospitality Management PgCert loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Semester Continuous basis €3,750 €6,750
Hospitality Performance, Revenue MSc loraine.kavanagh@universityofgalway.ie 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 ronan.m.kennedy@universityofgalway.ie 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 larry.donnelly@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International and Comparative LLM peter.oloughlin@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
Business Law 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International and Comparative LLM janos.fiala-butora@universityofgalway.ie 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 shane.darcy@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
International Migration and LLM ciara.m.smyth@universityofgalway.ie 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 siobhan.mullally@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €19,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Peace Operations, Humanitarian LLM ray.murphy@universityofgalway.ie 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 laura.loftus@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; 31 July 2024 €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
Research ruth.mcmenamin@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT €4,000 (PT)
Applied Multilingualism MSc stanislava.antonijevic@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Childhood Speech, Language and MSc c.carroll@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; 15 August 2024 €8,250 (FT); €17,500 (FT)
Communication Needs marypat.omalley@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT €4,250 (PT)
Health Promotion MA, PDip jane.sixsmith@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €7,500 €18,500
stacey.gibbons@universityofgalway.ie 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 conor.judge@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €23,500 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy MSc, cynthia.coleman@universityofgalway.ie 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 howard.fearnhead@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,750 €23,000
Clinical Education MHS, postgradhealth@universityofgalway.ie 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 clinicalresearch@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000 (FT)
2 Yrs PT €5,250 (PT)
Exercise Physiology and its Application MSc ananya.gupta@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000 (FT);
in Therapy 2 Yrs PT €4,750 (PT)
Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation MSc ananya.gupta@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000
Healthcare Simulation and Patient MSc, paul.oconnor@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,850 €9,500
Safety PDipSc sylvia.mcdonagh@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT (MSc, (MSc,
PDipSc) PDipSc)
Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine MSc haroon.zafar@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €10,500 €21,500
Multidisciplinary Radiology MSc, alanna.stanley@universityofgalway.ie 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 linda.howard@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,750 €23,000
Surgery MCh micheal.newell@universityofgalway.ie 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 jennifer.jones@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €9,000 €18,000
Rehabilitation
Diabetes MSc derek.okeeffe@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Diabetes Professional Credit Award PCA eva.flynn@universityofgalway.ie 3 Months PT 16 August 2024 €1,000 €2,000
Obesity MSc francis.finucane@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €9,000 (FT); €18,000
2 Yrs PT €4,500 (PT)
Preventive Cardiology MSc jennifer.jones@universityofgalway.ie 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 futureevidencemsc@universityofgalway.ie 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, sinead.hahessy@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Midwifery: Advanced Practice MSc, linda.biesty@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €6,450 €17,500
Midwifery PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing MSc, ann.sheehan@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €6,450 N/A
PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Children’s Palliative and MHSc, claire.quinn@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €9,000 €17,500
Complex Care PDip
Nursing: Diabetes MHSc, derek.okeeffe@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,500 €17,000
PDipHSc 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Education MHSc brona.mooney@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT 31 May 2024 €7,250 €17,500
Nursing: Emergency Care MHSc, peter.carr@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Gerontology MHSc, claire.otuathail@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Intensive Care MHSc, ann.sheehan@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Midwifery HDip patricia.healy@universityofgalway.ie 80 Weeks 31 May 2024 €18,000 N/A
Nursing: Nurse/Midwife Prescribing PgCert lisa.l.glynn@universityofgalway.ie 6 Months Continuous basis €2,930 €13,526
Nursing Education PDip brona.mooney@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT 31 May 2024 €5,500 €15,500
Nursing: Obesity MHSc, francis.finucane@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €5,500 €17,000
PDip 1 Yr FT
Nursing: Oncology and Haematology MHSc, maura.dowling@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Perioperative MHSc, sinead.hahessy@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT 31 May 2024 €7,500 €17,500
PDip
Nursing: Public Health Nursing MHSc nicola.gillmeeley@universityofgalway.ie 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, duygu.sezgin@universityofgalway.ie 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 geraldine.healy@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Check website €3,790 N/A
Development owen.molloy@universityofgalway.ie
Computer Science—Adaptive MSc MScCS-ACS@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Cybersecurity
Computer Science—Artificial MSc MScCS-AI@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Intelligence
Computer Science—Artificial MSc jamal.nasir@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Intelligence (online, part-time)
Computer Science–Artificial PgCert patrick.mannion@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €4,950 €4,950
Intelligence for Professionals
Computer Science–Data Analytics MSc MScCS-DA@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Cybersecurity and Software PDip geraldine.healy@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Check website €3,790 N/A
Development mamoona.asghar@universityofgalway.ie
Data Analytics and Visualisation PDip adrian.clear@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Software Design and Development MSc, MSc seamus.hill@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT; Continuous basis €6,250 €17,000
(External), sam.redfern@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT [MSc & HDip];
HDip €17,500
[MSc (Ext)]
Software Engineering (Diploma) Diploma mscsed@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT July 2024 €4,780 €5,350
Engineering, Physics, and Enabling Technologies
Astronomical Instrumentation MSc nicholas.devaney@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
and Technology
Biomedical Engineering (ME) ME biomedeng@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Biomedical Engineering (MSc) MSc biomedeng@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Civil Engineering ME civilengineering@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Construction Innovation PDip jamie.goggins@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €7,750 N/A
Electrical and Electronic Engineering ME mary.costello@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Electronic and Computer Engineering ME martin.glavin@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Energy Systems Engineering ME EnergyEng@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Enterprise Systems MApplSc kathryn.cormican@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Key Enabling Technologies Structured gerard.oconnor@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Research 2 Yrs PT
Master’s
Mechanical Engineering ME eoin.king@universityofgalway.ie 9 Months FT Continuous basis €6,250 €27,000
Medical Physics MSc christoph.kleefeld@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €33,000
Occupational and Environmental Health MSc, HDip marie.coggins@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
and Safety 2 Yrs PT
Occupational Health and Safety MSc marie.coggins@universityofgalway.ie 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 walterbernard.carlson@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Check website €8,060 €25,500
BioInnovation MSc, PDip info@bioinnovate.ie 10 Months Check website €8,500 [MSc]; €27,000 [MSc];
FT €3,500 [PDip] €8,250 [PDip]
TechInnovation MSc brendan.allen@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Life and Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry
Biomedical Science MSc elizabeth.minogue@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT, Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
terry.smith@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT
Biotechnology MSc alexandre.demenezes@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Chemistry Research Structured andrea.erxleben@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Not applicable €8,500 €26,500
Research
Master's
Neuropharmacology MSc declan.mckernan@universityofgalway.ie 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 martin.meere@universityofgalway.ie 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 elizabeth.minogue@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT; Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
terry.smith@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs FT
Genomics Data Science MSc cathal.seoighe@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
haixuan.yang@universityofgalway.ie
Health Data Science MSc MSC.HDS@universityofgalway.ie 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 terry.smith@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr PT Continuous basis €1,288 €3,088
Affairs and Operations butler.mary@itsligo.ie
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs MSc terry.smith@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €2,746 €6,875
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs HDip terry.smith@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT Continuous basis €1,550 €3,130
and Quality butler.mary@itsligo.ie
20 University of GalwayCourse Name Course Contact Email Duration Closing Date Tuition fees, per annum*
Type EU Non-EU
Science of Sustainability
AgriBiosciences Structured charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €26,500
Research galina.brychkova@universityofgalway.ie
Master’s
Agrifood Sustainability and Technology MSc charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Biodiversity & Land Use Planning MSc gesche.kindermann@universityofgalway.ie 2 Yrs PT; Continuous basis €8,500 N/A
2–6 Yrs
Modular
Climate Change, Agriculture and Food MSc charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Security
Environmental Leadership MSc gesche.kindermann@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
caitriona.carlin@universityofgalway.ie
Marine & Freshwater Resources: MSc liam.morrison@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Management tiernan.henry@universityofgalway.ie
Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Structured jessica.gier@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Research jurgita.ovadnevaite@universityofgalway.ie
Master’s
Sustainable Environments MSc caitriona.carlin@universityofgalway.ie 1 Yr FT Continuous basis €8,500 €27,000
Sustainable Resource Management: MSc caitriona.carlin@universityofgalway.ie 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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