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Postgraduate Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials are new learning opportunities being developed here at University of Galway.
They are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to lifelong learning. Each micro-credit modules is a small, accredited course designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise and organisations, created by Irish Universities Association (IUA) partner universities in consultation with enterprise, under the MicroCreds project.

HEALTH PROMOTION Micro-credential Modules commenced January 2025:

Closing date for Application was 29th November, 2024

*Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidised places.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners who do not meet the entry requirements and have experience through their work will be evaluated under the University of Galway RPL policy:

Please contact Denise Glavin (Admin) or Dr. Aoife Howard (Module Director) for more information, if you are interested in these Mico-Credentials but don't have the entry requirement of a Level 8 (undergraduate degree) qualification.