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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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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
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
PhD
PhD programme in economics
The PhD degree provides an opportunity to undertake sustained supervised research leading to a doctoral thesis. The PhD programme in economics at NUI Galway has a strong track record in terms of the research student experience and the opportunities afforded to, and the achievements of, our PhD graduates.
The PhD programme in economics reflects, builds upon, and contributes to the range, diversity, and quality of research in economics at University of Galway of international standing, and in particular to the record of distinctive strengths in our designated priority research areas.
Programme director
Dr. Matthew Collins
Email: matthew.collins@universityofgalway.ie
Discipline of Economics
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
University of Galway
Ireland
Downloads
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Business Postgraduate Programmes 2024 PDF (4.7 MB)
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Postgraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (3.3MB)
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Business Undergraduate Prospectus 2024 PDF (1.57MB)
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025 PDF (12.4MB)
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A Level Quick Guide 2025 PDF (337 KB)
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Leading Business Alumni Book PDF (1.57)
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Quick Guide to Courses 2025 PDF (362 KB)