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63 Best Programs in Galway

Across Galway, 1 universities offer 63 programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Galway come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Biomedical) is an integrated five-year programme that combines a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Level 8 with a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
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Full TimeMode
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Medicine & Health Sciences
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2Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Civil)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers the Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Civil). Students study engineering foundations and civil engineering subjects across the BE+ME integra...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 Years BEng 5 Year MEngDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Engineering
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7Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Undenominated)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Undenominated) is a general engineering route for a first year of study. Students take Fundamentals of Engineer...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1 Year (Students then transfer into a denominated programme)Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Engineering
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8Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies) through the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students study Children’s Stu...

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Arts, Design & Architecture
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10Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Children's Studies)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Children’s Studies) is an interdisciplinary programme designed to give a theoretical and practical understanding of the lives of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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11Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students study topics across journalism...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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13Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing) at University of Galway combines Creative Writing and English with one other Arts subject across the degree. Students...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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14Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Film & Digital Media)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Film & Digital Media) at University of Galway focuses on developing students’ creative and critical skills for content creation across media pla...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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16Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience) at University of Galway is a flexible, subject-based degree in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students sh...

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Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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17Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) is an on-campus undergraduate degree in which you study two languages, with the option to take a third at Begin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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18Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Media)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Global Media) is a four-year, on-campus degree that equips students to understand, critique, and create media in a globalised, fa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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19Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (History)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (History) at University of Galway is a four-year degree that covers History alongside two other Arts subjects. In Year One, students study History wi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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20Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) lets you shape your degree from 23 subjects across 7 subject groups. In Year One, you select three subjects from t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years (4 yrs: BA International)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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21Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

University of Galway — The BA (Journalism) at University of Galway trains students to report, write, edit, and produce news content for print, digital, audio, and video. Students also study med...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Journalism
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22Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) at University of Galway combines mathematical study with education modules. You study mathematical concepts and ideas acr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Education
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23Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Music)

University of Galway — The University of Galway Bachelor of Arts (Music) is an award in Music within the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies (School of Humanities). Students take...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Music
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in Ireland

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Galway at #273 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Galway is cited most (3,126,283 citations).

Inside the course list

By level: 61 bachelor's, 1 foundation and 1 master's. The most common subjects are Business & Management (10), Engineering (6), Languages & Linguistics (4) and Science (4). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (6% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 63 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Galway?

University of Galway (QS World #273) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a course take in Galway?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 Years the next most common.

When do courses start in Galway?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Galway?

University of Galway, with 63.

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