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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
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
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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
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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.
CPD Modules
About CPD Modules
A number of our modules are funded by the Government's Modular Skills Provision initiative to cover 90% to 100% of the fees. Eligibility criteria are the same as for Springboard+ courses.
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Module | Subject Area | Begins | Cost |
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DT1157 Design of Engineering Systems Beginning: Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 Design of Engineering Systems represents a complex interconnection of many elements to maximise performance. This science relates to all fields of engineering, and requires contribution from diverse technical disciplines. It involves the combined effort of all the team involved in the design process, leading to a structured development process that proceeds from conception to production to operation, and in some cases to termination and disposal. Application deadline: 25th August Credits: 5. Cost: €500. |
Science & Technology Studies (CPD Undergraduate) - CPB | 2023/09/30 | €500 |
ED6180 STEM Resources for Teachers Beginning: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 The module supports both primary and secondary school teachers in science education and has ten places available. Teachers and their students also have the opportunity to attend interactive workshops at Galway Atlantaquaria, Galway City Museum, or other science centres/exhibits across Ireland. The module will run from October 2023 over ten evenings until March 2024. The online sessions will be held twice a month from 7pm to 8pm. The application deadline is the 30th of September. Credits: 10. Cost: €Free. |
Training & Education (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2023/10/10 | €Free |
CT609 Fundamentals of Programming Beginning: Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 This is a module suitable for those with little or no experience of computer programming. It provides a foundation in the key concepts of functional programming with an emphasis on applied problem-solving skills. Although focusing specifically on the C language, students who successfully complete it will find learning other high-level languages relatively easy having learned the important skills and concepts of programming in this module. Application deadline: 10th September 2023 Credits: 5. Cost: €550. |
Software Engineering (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2023/10/30 | €550 |
NU6445 (UCD) Specialist Understanding of Complex Care for Children Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 This module focuses on the central concepts of care that underpin specialist practice in complex care for children and their families. The organisation of health services for this population will be explored, as well as factors influencing care delivery- including the role of technology, the organisation of care services, and issues pertaining to quality care and clinical governance. The module is taught in UCD, Dublin. Application deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
PO5102 Vascular Disease Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 This level 9 module has been developed as a collaborative initiative between the Vascular Team, Saolta University HealthCare Group, the Discipline of Podiatric Medicine and the School of Nursing at University of Galway. The management of patients with disease requires a multidisciplinary approach, expert knowledge and a dedication to service provision and service development underpinned by evidence-based practice. Appplication deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
NU502 Advanced Research Methods Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 This module is designed to enable students explore the methodological and practical issues about research. It will help students determine the appropriate research design for research questions in their practice and provides an opportunity for students to debate, challenge and clarify research issues. Application deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
NU568 High Dependency Maternity Care Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 Building upon existing knowledge and skills, this module seeks to enable practitioners to anticipate, assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate care by enabling them to develop the specialised knowledge and skills required for working with women who require high dependency care in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Application deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
NU644 Student-Centered Teaching & Learning: Active Engagement Strategies Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 This module aims to broaden and build students’ repertoire of teaching strategies beyond traditional didactic approaches. Students will also explore the concept of “student engagement” and will examine how to: (1) incorporate active learning strategies into their classes and (2) use technologies to support teaching and promote student interest. Approaches to skills teaching in simulated and practice settings are also addressed. Application deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
NU634 Dementia Care: Transforming Practice Beginning: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 This module will provide you with an advanced understanding of dementia. The module aims to enable healthcare professionals to provide person-centred care that enhances the quality of life of people with dementia and their carers. This module has been developed using the latest evidence from the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Application deadline is 31 October. Credits: 10. Cost: €935. |
Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences | 2024/01/08 | €935 |
CT610 Software Engineering Beginning: Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 This module will provide students with the fundamental software engineering knowledge necessary to develop and deliver quality software products. This course emphasises a holistic view to the development of software systems: software engineering encompasses technology, business, organisational and human concerns. Application deadline is the 12th November 2023 Credits: 10. Cost: €1170. |
Software Engineering (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2024/01/15 | €1170 |
CT619 Object Oriented Programming Beginning: Monday, Mar. 11, 2024 This module provides detailed coverage of Object Oriented (OO) programming principles. It focuses on programming in Java, an OO language that is modern, vendor-independent, and widely used in industry. Recognising that programming requires skill as well as knowledge, this module places emphasis on the practical aspects of developing significant Java programs using a professional development environment. Application deadline: 14th January 2024 Credits: 5. Cost: €640. |
Software Engineering (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2024/03/11 | €640 |
CT621 Artificial Intelligence Beginning: Monday, May. 13, 2024 This module is an introduction to some of the fundamental concepts and techniques in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The module begins by examining the concept of AI and as well highlighting some important real-world applications of AI. It then presents search strategies currently employed in AI research. Application deadline 10th March 2024. Credits: 5. Cost: €640. |
Software Engineering (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2024/05/13 | €640 |
CT5114 Distributed Systems and Cloud Technologies Beginning: Monday, May. 13, 2024 The module will provide students with a good understanding of how to design and implement internet-based distributed applications. The emphasis will be on explaining and evaluating the standard APIs and frameworks that are commonly used. Application deadline 10th March 2024 Credits: 5. Cost: €640. |
Software Engineering (CPD Postgraduate) - CPC | 2024/05/13 | €640 |