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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.
Accessibility & LanguageMicro-credentials List
Small, accredited courses designed to meet the demands of learners, enterprise & organisations
A 50% or 80% Micro-credential Learner fee subsidy is available for most of our micro-credentials; find out more here.
Semester 1 micro-credential list below (starting Sept 2025):
| Micro-Credential | Delivery Mode | Duration | Key Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognising & Responding to Client Deterioration Develops skills in assessing and managing patient deterioration. |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU605 |
| Quality of Life and Symptom Management in Children's Palliative / Complex Care Develops skills in pediatric palliative care management |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6446 |
| Clinical Supervision: Supporting Continuing Professional Development |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6622 |
| Care of the Child & Family with Palliative/Complex needs |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6444 |
| Advanced Research Methods Prepares students to develop a research protocol |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU502 |
| Robotics and Automated Systems Learn automation basics: robotics, AGVs, programming techniques. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1173 |
| Insertion of a Midline Catheter with Ultrasound Technology This advanced program trains professionals in ultrasound-guided midline catheter insertion. |
Blended Learning | 6 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6887 |
| Responsible Management and Leadership Foundation in management concepts, emphasizing responsible leadership and sustainability. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management MG5145 |
| Finance for Non-Financial Managers Understand & interpret the financial performance of your business |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Maths, Economics and Statistics , Teaching and Education SC3309 |
| Entertainment Law Exploring media law, expression, regulation, and restrictions |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law , Teaching and Education LW393 |
| Éisteacht agus Labhairt 1 B1 Forbairt scileanna labhartha agus éisteachta mic léinn. |
Online | 20 | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and Culture, Humanities and Languages GA172 |
| Léamh agus Scríobh 1 Sa mhodúl seo déanfar forbairt agus buanú ar scileanna léitheoireachta agus scríbhneoireachta an... |
Online | 12 Seachtain | Mode:OnlineNone, Creative Arts, Media and CultureGA173 |
| Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge 1 A chumasú i rialacha gramadaí na Gaeilge, i gcomhréir agus i ndeilbhíocht na teanga, agus i gceartús |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT101 |
| Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Advanced ultrasound training for safer IV cannulation. |
Blended Learning | 6 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Healthcare and MedicineNU6886 |
| Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga Is í aidhm an mhodúil seo léargas a thabhairt don fhoghlaimeoir ar phróiseas na pleanála teanga i... |
Blended Learning | 12 seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages PT2101 |
| Irish for Beginners An intensive course aimed at students with little or no previous knowledge of Irish |
On Campus | 10 weeks | Mode:On CampusNone, Creative Arts, Media and CultureGDT1011 |
| German for Business Develop the skills to communicate successfully in various German-speaking business contexts |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Humanities and Languages GR8100 |
| Cúlra agus Comhthéacsna Gaeltachta Breathnófar ar bhunús oifigiúil na Gaeltachta agus ar fhorbairt pholasaí an stáit i leith na... |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages PT812 |
| Cruinnscríobh & Comhréir na Gaeilge Dhéileálann le den ghramadach nach bpléitear i leabhair ghramadaí de ghnáth. |
Blended Learning | 20 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LN6111 |
| An Caighdeán Oifigiúil Forbairt agus feidhm an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil |
On Campus | 12 seachtain | Mode:On CampusNone, Humanities and Languages LT6101 |
| Quantum Programming Foundations Introducing quantum computing systems, applications, & strategies |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT4110 |
| Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing Gain a high-level understanding of the field of artificial intelligence (AI) |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5182 |
| Introduction to Programming in Python Fundamental concepts such as variables and conditional statements |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5161 |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Develop a high-level understanding of the wide-ranging nature of AI |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Science and Engineering CT5181 |
| Data Analysis and Visualisation Analysis & visualisation to transform data into usable insight |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, IT and Computer Science , Maths, Economics and Statistics , Science and Engineering CT5184 |
| The Crystallography and Mineralogy of Gemstones The Crystallography and Mineralogy of Gemstones |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering EOS102 |
| Sustainability Planning in Construction Advancing sustainable construction: energy, retrofitting, decarbonisation, circularity |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5104 |
| Regulatory Compliance Explore regulations for drug & medical device development |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Healthcare and Medicine, Science and Engineering BS1149 |
| Programming, Sensors and Actuators
Introduction to automation, sensors, PLCs, and industry applications. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1176 |
| Passive House Designer Energy-efficient buildings course for Passive House design expertise |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5103 |
| Materials Science & Processes Material structure impacts failure from nano to macro. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1184 |
| Manufacturing Technology Course covers shaping materials using manufacturing processes. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1174 |
| Green Labs Principles and Practice Exploring sustainability concepts for eco-friendly labs. |
Online | 10 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BME5107 |
| Green Hydrogen Technology, Design and Analysis Introduction to potential roles green hydrogen can play in decarbonisation. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering EG5108 |
| Geology and Gemstones Introduction to geology, gemstones, and identification techniques. |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering EOS101 |
| Enterprise Simulation for Digital Twinning Digital models optimize enterprise performance via simulation. |
Online | 15 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering BS1179 |
| Digital Construction Technologies Building information modelling, technology, digital twinning & visualisation methods |
Blended Learning | 8 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering CE5105 |
| Consent, Sexual Violence & Harassment Further develop your approach to consent, sexual violence & harassment |
Blended Learning | 12 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Social and Behavioural Sciences , Social Work and Welfare PS6176 |
| Blended Learning and Teaching Incorporate digital learning practices, tools and strategies in your own professional contexts. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Teaching and Education TE303 |
| Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga I Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo go mbeadh tuiscint ag an mac léinn ar an bpleanáil teanga, mar... |
Blended Learning | 12 Seachtain | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT116 |
| An Anailís Sochtheangeolaíochta I Scrúdaíonn stair agus teoiricí na sochtheangeolaíochta Gaeilge. |
Blended Learning | 12 | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Humanities and Languages LT117 |
| Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 Cumasaíonn scileanna aistriúcháin Béarla-Gaeilge do mhic léinn. |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Humanities and Languages LT6105 |
| STEM Engagement Resources for Teachers Bridging science research & classrooms through teacher training |
Online | 26 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Science and Engineering , Teaching and Education ED6180 |
| Ageing, Inequalities and Rights Research-informed overview of ageing and inequalities in later life. |
Online | 6 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management , Law EC5151 |
| Inclusive Businesses: co-created with and for People with communication Difficulties co-created with and for People with communication Difficulties |
Online | 12 weeks | Mode:OnlineNone, Business and Management SL5113 |
| Design of Engineering Systems Engineering design fundamentals with practical, modern focus. |
Blended Learning | 15 weeks | Mode:Blended LearningNone, Science and Engineering BS1190 |
NB: courses will only run if enough places are filled. Learners will be notified as soon as possible of any cancellations.
Semester 2 micro-credentials (starting January 2026) can be found here. Please regularly check for more offerings.
