‌‌‌‌‌Holders of recognised QQI (FETAC or NCVA) / PLC qualifications, with appropriate modules and who achieve a minimum of five distinctions, may be admitted onto certain degree based programmes at University of Galway on a competitive basis.  

Further information can also be found on the CAO website, by typing the appropriate University of Galway course code into the search box e.g. GY101 for Arts you will then be presented with a table showing the FETAC awards/modules required for entry to that course.

If you would like more information about QQI (FETAC) / PLC Level 5 and Level 6 links to University of Galway, please see the Access Office website.‌

2024 Entry Requirements for Courses which Accept QQI/FETAC/PLC

FAQs

What are the entry requirements for QQI (FETAC or NCVA) / PLC applicants?

Applicants who have an appropriate QQI (FETAC or NCVA Level 5 / 6) / PLC qualification and have achieved distinctions in a minimum of five modules will be considered for entry to certain University of Galway Courses, e.g. General Arts, Commerce, Business Information Systems, Science and Nursing.

How many places are available on courses for QQI (FETAC or NCVA) / PLC applicants?

As the number of places is limited, applicants are admitted on a competitive basis to designated courses based on the student’s scores. Quotas for QQI (FETAC or NCVA) / PLC applicants are as follows:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) (GY101) 30 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (GY104) 1 place
  • Bachelor of Arts (History) (GY105) 1 place
  • Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) (GY109) 3 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Children and Youth Studies) (GY110) 21 places
  • Bachelor of Arts with Creative Writing (GY111) 1 place
  • Bachelor of Arts with Human Rights (GY113) 5 places
  • Bachelor of Arts with Performing Arts Studies (GY115) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies) (GY118) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts with Journalism (GY119) 5 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) (GY122) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Science (Applied Social Sciences) (GY123) 5 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Data Science) (GY124) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts and Technology) (GY125) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts in Film & Digital Media (GY127) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) (GY128) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (International) (GY129) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Music) (GY130) 2 places
  • BA Government (Politics, Economics and Law) (GY132) 2 places
  • BA Education (Computer Sciences and Mathematical Studies) (GY133) 2 places
  • BSc Geography and Geosystems (GY134) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Arts (Global Media) (GY135) 5 places
  • Na Dána (Léann Teanga) (GY136) 2 places
  • Business Information Systems (GY206) 5 places
  • B Commerce (GY201) 20 places 
  • B Commerce (Global Experience) (GY209) 2 places
  • Bachelor of Law and Business (GY250) 5 places
  • Bachelor of Law (GY251) 5 places
  • Bachelor of Law and Human Rights (GY252) 1 place
  • Bachelor of Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice (GY254) 1 place
  • Business Studies (International Hotel Management – Shannon College) (GY261) 3 places
  • BE Mechanical Engineering (GY405) and BE Engery Systems Engineering (GY413) 2 places
  • Nursing (GY515/GY516/GY517) 5 places across three courses. (GY515) 2 places  (GY516) 2 places  (GY517) 1 place
  • BSc Undenominated (GY301) 30 places
  • BSc Biomedical Science (GY303) 4 places
  • BSc Biotechnology (GY304) 4 places
  • BSc Environmental Science (GY308) 4 places
  • BSc Financial Mathematics and Economics (GY309) 4 places
  • BSc Marine Science (GY310) 4 places
  • BSc Environmental Health and Safety (GY313) 4 places
  • BSc Earth and Ocean Sciences (GY314) 4 places
  • BSc Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (GY318) 4 places
  • BSc Mathematical Science (GY319) 4 places
  • BSc Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (GY320) 4 places
  • BSc Genetics and Genomics (GY321) 4 places
  • BSc Agricultural Sciences (GY322) 4 places
  • BSc Computer Science and Information Technology (GY350) 4 places
  • BE Civil (GY402) 4 places
  • BE Mechanical (GY405) 4 places
  • BE Electronic and Computer (GY406) 4 places
  • BE Biomedical (GY408) 4 places
  • BSc Project and Construction Management (GY410) 4 places
  • BE Energy Systems (GY413) 4 places
  • BE Electrical and Electronic (GY414) 4 places

How do FETAC applicants apply?

Application is made through the CAO.