CAO Courses University of Galway

Whether you are interested in the flexibility of a joint-honours Arts degree, the innovation of Engineering, or the clinical focus of the newly expanded Healthcare programmes, the University of Galway provides world-class educational pathways. Below is a list of Level 8 CAO courses available at the college.

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies

The Arts faculty offers both highly flexible joint-honours programmes and specialized denominated degrees. Consequently, students can tailor their education to their specific career goals.

GY101: Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

This is the university’s flagship, highly flexible Arts degree. In First Year, students choose three subjects from the timetable groupings below (selecting only one subject per group). Subsequently, in Second and Final Year, students take two subjects to degree level.

• Group 1: Archaeology; French; Mathematics.
• Group 2: Celtic Civilisation; Law; Psychology.
• Group 3: Classics; Geography; German; Modern Irish Culture Studies; Léann na Cumarsáide.
• Group 4: Economics; English.
• Group 5: Information Technology; Léann an Aistriúcháin; Sociological and Political Studies.
• Group 6: History; Spanish.
• Group 7: Italian; Irish; Philosophy.

Specialised Arts & Social Science Degrees

For students who already know their preferred career path, the university offers several specialized (denominated) degrees:

• GY104: BSc (Psychology)
• GY105: BA (History)
• GY107: Na Dána (Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin)
• GY109: BA (Mathematics and Education)
• GY110: BA (Children and Youth Studies)
• GY111: BA (English and Creative Writing)
• GY113: BA with Human Rights
• GY118: BA (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies)
• GY119: BA (Journalism)
• GY122: Na Dána (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge)
• GY123: BSc (Social Science)
• GY125: BA (Digital Arts and Technology)
• GY127: BA (Film and Digital Media)
• GY128: BA (Global Languages)
• GY129: BA (Global Experience) – Includes a year studying abroad.
• GY130: BA (Music)
• GY132: Government (Politics, Economics and Law)
• GY135: BA (Global Media)
• GY137: BA (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice)

Interested in the humanities? View more Arts and Humanities courses in Ireland.

College of Business, Public Policy, and Law

The University of Galway is renowned for producing highly employable business and legal graduates. Furthermore, many of these programmes include optional global experience years or integrated work placements.

Commerce and Business Degrees

• GY201: Commerce (Specialise in Accounting, Economics, HR, Marketing, Digital Business, Finance, or Business Law)
• GY202: Commerce (International) with French
• GY203: Commerce (International) with German
• GY204: Commerce (International) with Spanish
• GY206: Business Information Systems (Includes Work Placement)
• GY207: Commerce (Accounting)
• GY208: Commerce (Gaeilge)
• GY209: Commerce (Global Experience)

Law Degrees

• GY250: Law and Business
• GY251: Law
• GY252: Law and Human Rights

College of Science and Engineering

With Galway being a major European hub for MedTech and IT, graduates from the College of Science and Engineering are in exceptionally high demand. The university has recently expanded its offerings to include highly sought-after degrees in Zoology and Agricultural Science.

Science and Computing Degrees

• GY301: Science (Undenominated)
• GY303: Biomedical Science
• GY304: Biotechnology
• GY308: Environmental Science
• GY309: Financial Mathematics and Economics
• GY310: Marine Science
• GY313: Environmental Health and Safety
• GY314: Earth and Ocean Sciences
• GY318: Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
• GY319: Mathematical Science
• GY320: Physics (Options in Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical)
• GY322: Agricultural Science
• GY323: Zoology
• GY350: Computer Science and Information Technology

Interested in Science learning options? View Findacourse.ie Science course listings page.

Engineering Degrees

• GY401: Engineering (Undenominated)
• GY402: Civil Engineering
• GY405: Mechanical Engineering
• GY406: Electronic and Computer Engineering
• GY408: Biomedical Engineering
• GY410: Project and Construction Management
• GY413: Energy Systems Engineering
• GY414: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Looking for a career in tech or construction? Explore Engineering course listings page.

College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences

The University of Galway is a leading centre for healthcare education in Ireland. Notably, they have recently introduced a highly anticipated Pharmacy degree to meet national demand. Please note: Mature applicants for nursing and midwifery must consult the CAO handbook for specific entry requirements.

• GY501: Medicine (5 or 6-year course; HPAT required for entry)
• GY502: Occupational Therapy
• GY503: Speech and Language Therapy
• GY504: Podiatric Medicine
• GY505: Pharmacy (New 5-year MPharm degree)
• GY515: General Nursing (Galway and Portiuncula)
• GY516: Mental Health Nursing
• GY517: Midwifery

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