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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.
External Transfer
QA253 EXTERNAL TRANSFERS
Transferring to 2nd or 3rd Year of Courses for Irish and EU Applicants
Applications for transfers are considered for admission into the 2nd or 3rd year of our undergraduate programmes, with the exception of Medicine. Transfer applications are normally considered from students who have completed a course at level 6 or level 7 in an Institute of Technology or completed year one of a degree in another university and wish to transfer to year 2 or 3 of a similar course at University of Galway.
For more information please view the regulations governing the relevant course area.
| Area | Regulation |
| Arts | 2023 Arts Transfer Regulations |
| Commerce | 2023 Commerce Transfer Regulations |
| Law | 2023 Law Transfer Regulations |
| Nursing & Midwifery | 2023 Nursing_Midwifery Transfer Regulations |
| Science & Engineering | 2023 Science and Engineering Transfer Regulations |
Applications for External Transfer in 2023 will open on 14th April. The closing date is 14th July, 2023.
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Course |
Course Title |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
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Arts |
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) |
2BA1 |
3BA1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Historical Studies) |
2BHS1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance) |
2BDT1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) |
2BJO1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Music) |
2BMU1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) |
2BYF1 |
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Bachelor of Science (Social Sciences) |
2BSC1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) |
2BLG1 |
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Bachelor of Arts Government (Politics, Economics and Law) |
2BAG1 |
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Bachelor of Science (Geography and Geosystems) |
2BGS1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Global Media) |
2BGM1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing) |
2BEC1 |
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Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts and Technology) |
2BDA1 |
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Course |
Course Title |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
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Commerce |
Bachelor of Commerce |
2BC1 |
3BC1 |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) |
2BCA1 |
3BCA1 |
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Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems) |
2BF1 |
3BF1 |
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Bachelor of Commerce (Gaeilge) |
2BC7 |
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Course |
Course Title |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
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Law |
Bachelor of Civil Law |
2BCL1 |
3CW1 |
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Bachelor of Law and Business |
2BLB1 |
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Bachelor of Civil Law (Human Rights) |
2BLH1 |
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Bachelor of Law and Taxation |
2BLT1 |
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Bachelor of Civil Law (Criminology and Criminal Justice) |
2BLC1 |
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Course |
Course Title |
Transfer to 2nd Year |
Transfer to 3rd Year |
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Nursing |
Bachelor of Nursing Science (General) |
2BNG1 |
3BNG1 |
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Bachelor of Midwifery Science |
2BMW1 |
3BMW1 |
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Bachelor of Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing) |
2BNG2 |
3BNG2 |
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Course |
Course Title |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
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Science |
Bachelor of Science |
2BS1 |
3BS9 |
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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) |
2BO1 |
3BO2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) |
2BY1 |
3BY2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Environmental) |
2EV1 |
3EV2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Financial Mathematics & Economics) |
2FM1 |
3FM2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) |
2MR1 |
3MR3 |
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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health and Safety) |
2EHS1 |
3EHS1 |
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Bachelor of Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences) |
2EH1 |
3EH2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Biopharmaceutical Chemistry) |
2BPC1 |
3BPC2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) |
2BMS1 |
3BMS2 |
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Bachelor of Science (Physics). Degree options in Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Climate and Theoretical |
2PHO1 |
3PH01 |
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Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics) |
2BGG1 |
3BGG1 |
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Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) |
2AGS1 |
3AGS1 |
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School of Engineering |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) |
2BE1 |
3BE1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) |
2BM1 |
3BM1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Project & Construction Management) |
2BCM1 |
3BCM1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic & Computer) |
2BP1 |
3BP1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) |
2BG1 |
3BG1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Energy Systems) |
2BSE1 |
3BSE1 |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) |
2BLE1 |
3BLE1 |
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School of Computer Science |
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science & IT) |
2BCT1 |
3BCT1 |
Please click on one of the following for programme content:
For the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Click Here
For the School of Business and Economics Click Here
For the School of Nursing and Midwifery Click Here
For the College of Science & Engineering Click Here
For the School of Law Click Here
