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Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies at NUI Galway

SUBJECT GROUPINGS Group 1 French Archaeology Mathematical Studies Group 2 Psychology Legal Science Celtic Civilisation Human Rights Film Studies Latin American Studies GlobalWomens’Studies Group 3 Classics Geography German Irish Studies Group 4 English Economics Children’s Studies Information Technology Sociological / Political Studies Welsh Léann an Aistriúcháin Creative Writing Theatre and Performance Group 5 Group 6 History Spanish Group 7 Gaeilge Italian Philosophy

Subject A Subject B Subject C Subject D C Involves 3 rd Year Abroad. Students study their subjects in a partner EU /US University BC STUDENTS COMPLETE A THREE-YEAR OR FOUR- YEAR PROGRAMME AS FOLLOWS SECOND ARTS (2 SUBJECTS ) FIRST ARTS (4 SUBJECTS) CB C FINAL ARTS (2 SUBJECTS ) Optional: B.A (International)

Subject ASpecialism Subject A Subject B Unique CONNECT B.A. Programme Specialism in an academic and/or applied context with placement Second Arts First Arts Final Arts Specialism Third Arts Project on Specialism Subject ASubject B Specialisms: Children’s Studies Creative Writing Film Studies Human Rights Irish Studies Latin American Studies Theatre and Performance Women's Studies Subject CSubject B

Psychology Programmes Psychology Psychology + 3 subjects Psychology Yr 3Yr 2Yr 1 Psychology + 3 subjects Psychological studies 2 nd Subject Psychological studies 2 nd Subject Transfer 15 Cap of 100 Places 2008 BA GY 101 BA Psychology GY 104

Choose Arts at NUI Galway  Mathematics and Education  Environment & Society/Youth & Family Affairs  Unique choice of Degree Programmes through Irish –B.A. Cumarsáid (only offered in Galway) –B.A. Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin –B.A. Riarachán Gnó

Commerce at NUI Galway

Core Business Subjects B. Comm [3 yrs] Year 3: Choose Specialism Accounting or MIS or Human Resources or Marketing or Economics B. Comm (Accounting) [3 yrs] Emphasis throughout on Accounting Specialism B. Comm International [4 yrs] Year 3: Study in an European University B. Sc. (Business Information Systems) [4 yrs] Year 3: Work Placement Commerce at NUI GALWAY + Language: French, German, Spanish, Italian + Technology Subjects

Careers  Accounting  Management  Taxation  Marketing  Human Resources  Finance  Economic Policy

Law at NUI Galway

Entry Routes to Law B. Arts (Legal Science)B. Corp LawB. Civil Law * B.A. (Public & Social Policy) 3 years + 2 year LLB Course 3 years Pure Law Programme 3 years Law Subjects Business Subjects, Option of Language 1 year LLB Post-Grad Entry through GY101 Cap of 100 places in second year 1 year LLB Post-Grad

Science at NUI Galway

 The undenominated science degree programme – keep your options open before choosing a specialisation  Removal of third language entry requirement except for Biotechnology A Choice of 12 denominated degree programmes BiomedicalPhysics & Applied Physics BiotechnologyPhysics with Medical Physics Computing Studies/Mathematical SciencePhysics with Astrophysics Environmental ScienceBiopharmaceutical Chemistry Health & Safety Systems Financial Maths & EconomicsMarine Science Earth & Ocean Sciences

Careers  Broad range of career options e.g. –Research –Pharmaceutical Industry –Financial Services –IT Industry –Environmental Management –Astronomy

Engineering at NUI Galway

 A choice of 11 engineering degree programmes plus B.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Technology  Removal of third language entry requirement  Minimum HC3 in Mathematics or pass in Special Maths Exam (except for I.T. and Project and Construction Management)

Choose Engineering at NUI Galway  Engineering Innovation – Electronic  Sports & Exercise Engineering  Energy Systems

New Engineering Building

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at NUI Galway

Medicine  Medicine – 6 year programme  Students with 2 lab. subjects may qualify for entry to a 5 year programme  The Programme is provided in the new Medical School (Áras Moyola) located beside University College Hospital Galway

Nursing  Degree in General Nursing  Degree in Psychiatric Nursing  Degree in Midwifery  Skills required – scientific knowledge, patience and empathy

Health Sciences  Choice of three programmes Speech and Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Podiatry  4 year programmes leading to honours degree  Professional qualification  25 places

Choose Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at NUI Galway  Recent developments include a brand new state-of-the-art School of Nursing and Midwifery  First University in Ireland to offer degree in Podiatry  Clinical placement in University College Hospital Galway - one of the eight centres of excellence for cancer treatment

Access Course What is the Access course? Specifically designed for students who have a real desire to study at third level, but are unable due to financial and social reasons. How to gain entry to University Participants who successfully complete the 1 year full- time Access Course will be eligible to apply for a direct entry to full-time University degree courses. How do I apply for the Access Course? Special application form available in your school or from the Access Office, NUI, Galway. Tel no:

H.E.A.R. What is the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)? The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Who is it for? School leavers who have the ability to benefit from and succeed in higher education and who come from socio-economic groups in Irish Society that are under-represented in third level. Making a HEAR Application Apply online at as part of the CAO application process by 1 February Submit supporting documentation (e.g. P21, Notice of Assessment etc) by 1 April 2010.

Location, Location, Location A young and student-friendly city, students account for 20% of the population - 15,000

Location, Location, Location The University is located in the heart of Galway, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities

We are currently investing €400 million in the campus  Top class facilities including a new Sports Centre opened in September 08  Image

Outside The Lecture Halls!! GetInvolved!!!

The Student Experience  Over 40 sports clubs ranging from field sports to water sports, martial arts to indoor clubs  Over 83 societies to join – from Debating to Filmsoc, Juggling to Photography  ALIVE volunteering programme – get involved and give something back

Sunday Times Irish University of the Year 2009

 Highest increase in undergraduate applications  Top for employment  Top for retention  Unique flexible degrees  Strong student satisfaction  Investment of €400m campus

Sunday Times Irish University of the Year 2009 "NUI Galway is the epitome of what third level education should be about……….its graduates are sought after throughout Ireland and beyond, and the NUI Galway name is synonymous with high quality.”

Discover your potential at NUI Galway Questions? Gráinne Dunne, Schools Liaison Office