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First Year Orientation – College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
First Year Orientation: Tuesday 1st - Friday 4th September 2026

Note: The full in-person Orientation schedule for Undergraduate students commencing their studies at University of Galway in September 2026 will be available in mid-August. For more general information on Orientation at University of Galway, and for students commencing studies in all other disciplines, see here.
A very warm welcome to the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies at University of Galway. We wish you every success in your studies and are delighted that you have chosen to study a course in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. Orientation is you essential introduction and welcome to University of Galway and it is not to be missed!
Web Welcome: Online Orientation | 1st - 3rd Sept
- These dates are for College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies students, find out more below.
Tuesday 1st September - Online Orientation
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Time |
Session Summary |
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2pm - 3pm |
Orientation Programme Introduction for Joint-Honours Students (GY101) - Updated schedule coming soon |
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3:30 - 4:30pm |
Orientation Programme Introduction for all other Students - Updated schedule coming soon |
Wednesday 2nd September - Online Orientation
Introductions to College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Subjects, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions
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9.00am-10.00am |
Psychology Link coming soon |
Léann an Aistriúcháin Link coming soon |
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| 10.00am-11.00am |
Ancient Classics Link coming soon |
English Link coming soon |
Information Technology Link coming soon |
Introduction to the Library Link coming soon |
| 11.00am-12.00pm |
Global Media Link coming soon |
Spanish Link coming soon |
Archaeology taster – 'Ancient burials reveal their secrets' Link coming soon |
Introduction to CÉIM Peer Learning and Q&A Link coming soon |
| 12.00pm-1.00pm |
History Link coming soon |
Gaeilge Link coming soon |
Modern Irish Culture Studies Link coming soon |
How the Career Development Centre can support Arts Students Link coming soon |
| 1.00pm-2.00pm |
Philosophy Link coming soon |
German Link coming soon |
Celtic Civilisation Link coming soon |
Deciding on your subject choices: the process of choosing well Link coming soon Tip: Watch this short video on Choosing your Arts degree subjects: here. |
| 2.00pm-3.00pm |
Economics Link coming soon |
French Link coming soon |
Léann na Cumarsáide Link coming soon |
What to do when things go wrong. Link coming soon |
| 3.00pm-4.00pm |
Geography Link coming soon |
Law Link coming soon |
Mathematics Link coming soon |
Introduction to the Students Union Link coming soon |
| 4.00pm-5.00pm |
Sociology and Politics Link coming soon |
Italian Link coming soon |
Performance and Screen Studies Link coming soon |
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Thursday 3rd September - Online Orientation
Introductions to College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Subjects, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions
| 9:00am-10:00am |
Ancient Classics Link coming soon |
Sociology and Politics Link coming soon |
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| 10:00am-11:00am |
Jobs in Archaeology Link coming soon |
Spanish Link coming soon |
English Link coming soon |
Deciding on your subject choices: the process of choosing well Link coming soon |
| 11:00am-12:00pm |
Global Media Link coming soon |
Law Link coming soon |
Léann na Cumarsáide Link coming soon |
How the Career Development Centre can support Arts Students Link coming soon |
| 12:00-1:00pm |
History Link coming soon |
Gaeilge Link coming soon |
Modern Irish Culture Studies Link coming soon |
Introduction to the Library Link coming soon |
| 1:00-2:00pm |
Philosophy Link coming soon |
Léann an Aistriúcháin Link coming soon |
Performance and Screen Studies Link coming soon |
Introduction to the SU Link coming soon |
| 2:00-3:00pm |
Economics Link coming soon |
French Link coming soon |
Information Technology Link coming soon |
What to do when things go wrong Link coming soon |
| 3:00-4:00pm |
Psychology Link coming soon |
German Link coming soon |
Mathematics Link coming soon |
Introduction to CÉIM Peer Learning and Q&A Link coming soon |
| 4:00-5:00pm |
Geography Link coming soon |
Italian Link coming soon |
Celtic Civilisation Link coming soon |
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Campus Welcome: In-person Orientation | 3rd Sept
| Course Code | Time | Theme / Topic | Venue |
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| GY101 | 09:00-10:00 |
Introduction to BA Joint-Honours with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021, AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY105 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY109 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY133 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY110 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY137 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY111 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY113 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY123 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY119 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY127 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY129 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY130 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY128 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY122 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY136 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY118 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY132 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY135 | 09:00-10:00 | Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway
Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY101 | 10:30-11:30 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY105 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY109 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY133 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY110 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY137 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY111 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY113 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY123 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY119 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY127 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY129 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY130 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY128 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY122 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY136 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY118 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY135 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY132 | 10:30-11:30 | Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors | Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY105 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G006 |
| GY109 | 11:30 - 12:45 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | D102 (Ground floor of Block D) |
| GY133 | 11:30 - 12:45 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | D202 (1st floor of Block D) |
| GY110 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building, Ó hEocha Theatre (AMB1021) |
| GY137 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G007 |
| GY111 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G036 |
| GY113 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G008 |
| GY123 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G012 |
| GY119 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G010 |
| GY127 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G009 |
| GY129 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building Fottrell Theatre AMB1022 |
| GY130 | 11:30-12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building, Siobhan McKenna Theatre |
| GY128 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building Ó Tnúthail Theatre AMB1023 |
| GY122 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G021 |
| GY136 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G022 |
| GY118 | 11:30 - 12:45 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, ODC-G007 |
| GY135 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Hardiman Building, Bridge Room THB-1001 |
| GY132 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Hardiman Building, THB-G011 |
| GY101 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY105 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY109 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY133 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY110 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY137 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY111 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY113 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY123 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY119 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY127 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY129 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY130 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY128 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY122 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY136 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY118 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY135 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY132 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY101 | 12:30-14:00 |
Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects | Join your choice of rotating 30 minute subject specific talks including Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish |
Arts Millennium Building (various) |
| GY105 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various) |
| GY110 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY111 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY113 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY119 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY127 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY129 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY130 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY128 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY122 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY136 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY118 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY135 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY132 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY105 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY109 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY133 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY110 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY137 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY111 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY113 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY123 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY119 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY127 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY129 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY130 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY128 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY122 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY136 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY118 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY135 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY132 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY101 | 12:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY105 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY109 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY133 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY110 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY137 | 14:30 - 15:30 | The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials | Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY111 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY113 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY123 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY119 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY127 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY129 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY130 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY128 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY122 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY136 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY118 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY135 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY132 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY101 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY105 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY109 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY133 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY110 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY137 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY111 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY113 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY123 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY119 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY127 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY129 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY130 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY128 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY122 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY136 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY118 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY135 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY132 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY101 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY105 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY109 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY133 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY110 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY137 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY111 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY113 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY123 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY119 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY127 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY129 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY130 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY128 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY122 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY136 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY118 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY135 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY132 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY101 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY101 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY132 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY105 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY109 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY133 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY110 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY137 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY111 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY113 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY123 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY119 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY127 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY129 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY130 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY128 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY122 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY136 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY118 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY135 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY104 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY104 | 10:30-11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY104 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G067 |
| GY104 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY104 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY104 | 13:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY104 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY104 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY104 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY104 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
| GY134 | 09:00-10:00 |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active* Consent with University of Galway Deputy President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active* Consent team. Tip: Further information for each of today's sessions can be found here. |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY134 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Introduction to BA Denominated programmes with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Mr Joe MacDonnacha and Student Ambassadors |
Arts Millennium Building (AMB1021; AMB1022 and AMB1023) |
| GY134 | 11:30 - 12:30 | Meet your Programme Coordinator | Arts Millennium Building AMB G005 |
| GY134 | 11:45 - 13:00 | Ask us a question! Exhibition of School stands in foyer | Arts Millennium Building |
| GY134 | 12:30-14:00 |
(Optional) Introduction to Joint-Honours subjects Come along and learn more in these rotating 30 minute sessions on subject areas that you might choose elective modules in (Ancient Classics, Archaeology, French, Geography, History, Italian, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Sociology and Politics and Spanish) |
Arts Millennium Building (various locations, check signage locally) |
| GY134 | 13:30-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! |
Venues across campus & restaurants |
| GY134 | 14:30 - 15:30 |
The Practical Bits: Student-led Q&A and Digital Set-up essentials |
Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY134 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering |
Sports Centre |
| GY134 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Freshers Bingo 'n' Burger: Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends! | An Bhialann |
| GY134 | 19:00 - 23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Áras na Mac Léinn & Sult |
Choosing Your Subjects as part of your Arts Degree
In this video, we’ll walk you through how subject choices work in the BA Joint-Honours degree and tips for choosing the right subjects for you. Whether you’re interested in languages, humanities, social sciences, or exploring a mix, this guide will help you feel confident about your subject choices.
Find out more
The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.
CÉIM is an academic peer learning programme for 1st year students in specific courses and is a joint initiative of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies and the Students’ Union. CÉIM is currently available to 1st year Arts students studying: Law, Political Science and Sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences and Spanish.









