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Courses
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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Conferring 2025
Conferring Ceremonies for Adult Learners
The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development Conferring Ceremonies will take place over two sessions on Saturday 22nd November 2025 in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn on the University of Galway campus.
If you are unable to make it, you can watch a livestream of the conferring ceremony here. The 2025 Conferring Booklet will be available to view online from 22nd November.
Please review the table below for confirmation of each course’s conferral time. Queries can be directed to the designated administrator for your course listed below.
| 11:00 a.m. Conferring Session | |
| Course Title | Contact |
| B.Sc. in Science & Technology Studies | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Science & Technology Studies | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Automation and Control | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Corporate Environmental Planning | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Lean & Quality Systems | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Medical Device Science | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Operations Engineering | sciencetech@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Scientific Studies (Apiculture) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Scientific Studies (Earth and Ocean Sciences) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Scientific Studies (Gemmology) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Bachelor of Commerce | ptbusiness@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Critical Business Skills | ptbusiness@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Management | ptbusiness@universityofgalway.ie |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Practice-based Play Therapy) | maria.brady@universityofgalway.ie |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Practice-based Play Therapy) | maria.brady@universityofgalway.ie |
| Bachelor of Arts (Community, Youth & Family Studies) | gail.cassidy@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Arts (Community, Youth & Family Studies) | gail.cassidy@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Arts (French) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Arts (German) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Arts (Italian) | artspt@universityofgalway.ie |
| Diploma in Community Development Practice | gail.cassidy@universityofgalway.ie |
| Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership & Community Action (Group 1) | caren.binchy@foroige.ie |
| 2.00 p.m. Conferring Session | |
| Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership & Community Action (Group 2) | caren.binchy@foroige.ie |
*All graduands must be gowned and seated half an hour before the start of each session.
Outstanding Fees Deadline
The deadline for the payment of outstanding fees is Tuesday, 4th November 2025. Please ensure any outstanding fees, penalties, library fines etc. are paid by deadline in order to be eligible to attend the Conferring.
Parchment Name
Please ensure your name is correct for the issue of parchments (this includes accents, apostrophes, etc.). To ensure your name is correct you should check your Registration Statement and/or Transcript of Results to confirm.
Change of Address
If you are unable to attend the ceremony in person, your parchment will be posted directly to you. Please update your information should you have a change of home address. This can be done via the Student Registry Helpdesk at Student Registry Helpdesk - University of Galway
Tickets
All graduands are entitled to 2 guest tickets only. No additional tickets can be assigned. Please contact your Course Administrator for additional information. General queries on the ceremonies can be directed to adultlearningconferring@universityofgalway.ie
Robes
All graduands must pre-book robes with the official robe-makers, Phelan Conan Limited before midnight Thursday 13th November 2025. Robes may be pre-booked online* at www.phelanconan.com. The pre-paid hire fee is €45; the pay-on-the-day hire fee is €50.
Robes can be collected in G010-G011, Hardiman Building, University of Galway on either Friday 21st November between 3 to 6 p.m. OR from 9.30 a.m. on Saturday 22nd November for those attending the 11 a.m. ceremony that day. Cash will not be accepted. All robes must be returned to Phelan Conan as soon as possible after the conclusion of the ceremony.
*Due to the implementation of a personal 3D secure password during the credit card payment process on https://www.phelanconan.com. Phelan Conan Ltd staff are no longer able to take bookings over the phone. This has been created to protect your online payments and if you don’t already have a 3D secure password you can activate it by following the simple instructions during the booking process. If you experience any further problems with 3D secure process, please contact your bank.
Campus Map
A map of the University of Galway campus can be accessed here.
Guide to Conferring
Comprehensive information about the conferral process is available on the Guide to Conferring website.
Photography
Your conferring day is a big celebration for you, your friends and family. To honour the occasion Lafayette Photography has been appointed as the official photographer. Pre-book your graduation photography today online at www.lafayette.ie to activate your private gallery and to view prices. Layafette studios are open before and after each ceremony.
Duplicate Parchments
Should you require a copy of your parchment or an English version please contact University of Galway directly here. University of Galway cannot provide duplicate parchments directly.
Graduation - a day for all!
Read our blog post from last year's graduation. "The graduation day holds profound significance for every student, but for our part-time learners, it carries an extra layer..."
Share your story
We love hearing stories from our part-time students and their lifelong journeys. If you would like to share your story, please email our Marketing Coordinator - Tricia Sweeney
We will send you a sample testimonial form to complete, and your story may appear on our Adult Learning blog, prospectus, webpage, and social media channels.













