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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 & LanguageCourses
(PgCert) Creative Technologies and Emerging Media
The Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Technologies and Emerging Media offers a unique combination of creative practice, coding and software skills, and cutting edge methodologies in the field of creative technologies. Over 3 modules and 2 semesters, students will be introduced to the key software platforms for the design and development of immersive and interactive media content, as well as computational creativity and generative AI. The programme will combine practical skills with critical engagement, including a focus on inclusive design.
Full course details are available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/creativetechnologiesandemergingmediapgcert/
Youth Academy Course: "Intersections: Exploring the blending of art, artificial intelligence and the creative process"
This six-week program immerses participants in the dynamic intersection of art, technology, and creativity. Through hands-on projects, they will explore the definition of art, experiment with traditional and digital mediums, and use cutting-edge tools to push the boundaries of creative expression.
The course fosters critical thinking about the evolving roles of humans and machines in art-making while building practical skills in animation and sound design. Through discussions, collaborative projects, and guided exploration, participants delve into themes such as creativity, originality, and the transformative power of technology. From crafting dynamic video sequences with AI-driven tools to composing unique soundscapes using creative coding programs, participants will develop their creative voice and technical confidence.
This programme is delivered by PhD researchers from the Centre for Creative Technologies.
Full details from: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/youthacademy/secondaryschool/coursedescsecondary/
About University of Galway Youth Academy
The Youth Academy at University of Galway is a unique opportunity for 4th, 5th and 6th class primary school students and 1st, 2nd and 3rd year secondary school students to get experience of learning in a University. Students will be taught by engaging and friendly instructors who are experts in their subject areas. All courses are highly interactive and use a variety of teaching techniques to ensure students get the most out of their experience at University of Galway. The courses we offer are outside of the school curriculum which allows students the opportunity to make new discoveries in different areas of study, in a fun and interactive way. The Youth Academy also enriches the school experience by enabling students to learn about new and exciting subjects.
