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Courses
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
Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Course Entry Requirements (Mature Students)
Entry requirements vary by course. To qualify as a mature student for entry to a full-time undergraduate programme, you must: 1) be at least 23 years of age on or before 1 January in the year of entry and; 2) have lived in an EU/EEA Member State for three of the last five years. All applications must be submitted to the CAO before the closing date of February 1st with an accompanying Statement of Intent.
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| Course Code | Course Name | Places Available | Eligibility Criteria |
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| GY101 | Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) | Unlimited | Leaving Certificate results or further Education, evidence of academic ability. Strong statement of intent with application required |
| GY104 | Bachelor of Science (Psychology) | 1 | Criteria as for GY101 plus Further Education in Psychology. Psychology can also be studied through the Joint Honours GY101 programme. Applicants are encouraged to put both courses on their CAO application with a strong statement of intent. |
| GY105 | Bachelor of Arts (History) | Unlimited | Leaving Certificate results or further Education, evidence of academic ability. Strong statement of intent with application required |
| GY109 | Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus Honours Maths, Experience and Strong Statement of Intent |
| GY110 | Bachelor of Arts with Children's Studies (AWC) / Arts (Children’s Studies) (ACS) | 4 * | Criteria as for GY101. Desirable: background in Children or Youth Studies through further education, Work Experience, On your CAO application please indicate which stream of GY110 you would like to study |
| GY111 | Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing) | 4 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus Evidence of written works or publishing's and recent studies in a relevant area |
| GY113 | Bachelor of Arts with Human Rights | 4 * | Criteria as for GY101. Desirable: work/life experience and further education in human rights issues |
| GY118 | Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101. Desirable: work/life experience and further education in theatre |
| GY119 | Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) | 1 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus work/life experience and further education in writing |
| GY122 | BA (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) | 2 * | Irish from Leaving Cert to an Honours standard both written and oral, written assessment and interview |
| GY123 |
Bachelor of Science (Social Sciences and Sustainability)
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3 * | Criteria as for GY101. Desirable: work/life experience and further education in social issues. |
| GY127 | Bachelor of Arts (Film and Digital Media) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus evidence of interest in film and screen with a brief description of a topic of a media of your choice and further education studies completed in a relevant area. |
| GY128 | Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) | 5 | Criteria as for GY101 plus evidence of an aptitude for languages supported by either further education, leaving cert or life experience of living in a non-English speaking country. |
| GY129 | Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY101 |
| GY130 | Bachelor of Arts (Music) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus ability to read music |
| GY132 | Bachelor of Arts Government (Politics, Economics and Law) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 |
| GY133 | Bachelor of Arts Education (Computer Science and Mathematical Studies) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus Honours Maths. |
| GY134 | Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus evidence of Maths and Science ability from Leaving Certificate or equivalent. A strong statement of intent demonstrating knowledge of the degree. |
| GY135 | Bachelor of Arts (Global Media) | 5 * | Criteria as for GY101 plus evidence of media background and further education. A strong statement of intent demonstrating knowledge of the degree. |
| GY136 | BA (Gaeilge agus Léann Aistriúcháin) | 2 * | Evidence of Gaeilge from the Leaving Cert. Irish interview applies and an Irish Written test is required. Demonstrate knowledge of the degree, evidence of work in a related area and all further education courses completed in relevant area. |
| GY137 | Bachelor of Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) | 2 * | Criteria as for GY101. Desirable: Background in Children or Youth Studies through further education experience. Strong statement of intent. Work experience. |
| GY201 | Bachelor of Commerce | Unlimited | Criteria for selection include an assessment of the candidate’s ability to benefit from, and to undertake the programme. Experience and educational background are taken into account. An aptitude for Mathematics is beneficial. Interviews are not required. |
| GY202 | Bachelor of Commerce (International with French) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY201. In addition, you must submit evidence of certificates/diplomas obtained studying the French language. |
| GY203 | Bachelor of Commerce (International with German) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY201. In addition, you must submit evidence of certificates/diplomas obtained studying German. |
| GY204 | Bachelor of Commerce (International with Spanish) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY201. In addition, a proven aptitude for learning modern languages. |
| GY206 | Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY201. In addition, an aptitude for Mathematics (normally Leaving Certificate ordinary level) is required. |
| GY207 | Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | Unlimited | Criteria as for GY201 and should have studied maths to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. A good standard of English is an advantage. An aptitude for Accounting (normally Leaving Certificate or equivalent) is desirable and where possible to have taken exams and modules in Accounting Technician course. |
| GY208 | Bachelor of Commerce (Gaeilge) | 2 | Criteria as for GY201 and have a HC3/H4 in Leaving Certificate Irish. |
| GY209 | Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience) | 2 | Criteria as for GY201. |
| GY250 | Law & Business | Unlimited | Aptitude for legal study, Accountancy, Mathematics and likelihood of successful completion. Strong statement of intent required. Good standard of English required. Interview may apply |
| GY251 | Law (BCL) | Unlimited | Strong statement of intent required. Good standard of English required. Interview may apply |
| GY252 | Law and Human Rights | 1 | Strong statement of intent plus evidence of voluntary work in Human Rights areas. Good standard of English required. Interview may apply |
| GY254 | Law Criminology and Criminal Justice | 1 | Strong statement of intent required. Good standard of English required. Interview may apply |
| GY261 | Bachelor of Business Studies (International Hotel Management) | 2 | Educational Qualification, Work experience and passing an entrance interview. Late applications accepted until May 1st |
| GY301 | Bachelor of Science | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY303 | Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY304 | Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY308 | Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY309 | Bachelor of Science (Financial Maths and Economics) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY310 | Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY313 | Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY314 | Bachelor of Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY318 | Bachelor of Science (Biopharmaceutical Chemistry) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY319 | Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY320 | Bachelor of Science (Physics) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY321 | Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY322 | Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY323 | Bachelor of Science (Zoology) | Unlimited | Evidence of mathematical and science ability desired either from Leaving Certificate or Further Education |
| GY350 | Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Information Technology) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY401 | Undenominated Engineering | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY402 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Civil) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY405 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Mechanical) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY406 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Electronic and Computer) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY408 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Biomedical) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY410 | Bachelor of Science (Project and Construction Management) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY413 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Energy Systems) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY414 | Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) | Unlimited | Minimum H5 Higher Level Maths desirable and evidence of science studied at Leaving Cert level or equivalent |
| GY501 | Bachelor of Medicine (Surgery and Obstetrics) | 3 | C2/ H4 grade in a Leaving Certificate higher level laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) or equivalent. You need to have achieved this grade in order to be eligible to apply, i.e. you must have achieved this grade by taking the Leaving Certificate examination in the year prior to applying or earlier. Evidence of English proficiency is required where English is not your first language. All applicants must sit HPAT-Ireland https://hpat-ireland.acer.org/ Applicants’ scores on HPAT-Ireland are used to rank order applicants for a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). The top performing applicants are called to this interview process. The maximum number of times an applicant can be interviewed is twice. For more information, go to https://www.universityofgalway.ie/undergrad-admissions/school-leavers/medicine/medicinemature/ |
| GY502 | Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) | 5 |
A laboratory Science subject to Leaving Certificate higher level or equivalent (i.e. Foundation Science and Engineering programme) is required for consideration to Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Podiatric Medicine. A strong statement of Intent is required in your CAO application. Evidence of recent academic achievement (no more than three years previously. Examples are Science and Engineering Foundation, an Open University module, a microcredentials module etc). Life experience relevant to the programme (assessed via statement of interest/personal statement. Examples include being an informal carer, personal experience of healthcare etc) |
| GY503 | Bachelor of Science (Speech and Language Therapy) | 2 | The same as GY502 |
| GY504 | Bachelor of Science (Podiatric Medicine) | 2 | The same as GY502 |
| GY505 | MPharm (Pharmacy) | 5 |
A laboratory Science subject to Leaving Certificate higher level or equivalent (i.e. Diploma in Foundation Science and Engineering programme) is required for consideration to Pharmacy. Specifically, a minimum grade of H4 in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry (combined). A strong statement of Intent is required in your CAO application demonstrating knowledge of the degree, career and reasons to study. Based on the above criteria, the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences will shortlist students to an interview to discuss their application and determine motivation as the school feels appropriate. |
| GY515 | Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) | 6 |
An aptitude test is the only requirement considered for Mature Nursing Places and is carried out by the NMBI. Please register for the NMBI test at https://www.nmbi.ie/Careers-in-Nursing-Midwifery/How-to-apply/Mature-Applicants |
| GY516 | Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing | 3 | The same as GY515 |
| GY517 | Bachelor of Midwifery Science | 1 | The same as GY515 |
