Law and Business
This course is an interdisciplinary
programme that provides a full law
degree and a solid grounding in
business.
• The third year of the programme
incorporates opportunities for
students to study abroad or
undertake a work placement.
• Upon graduation students can
pursue professional legal training
with the Law Society (solicitor) or
the Honorable Society of King’s
Inns (barrister).
Nursing
This course aspires to meet the needs of registered nurses
working in acute medical settings by equipping them with the
evidence- based knowledge and skills necessary to care for
patients with complex conditions. The programme is comprised
of six theory/practice modules delivered over two years using a
blended learning format, combining online learning and face-to-
face workshops. On completion of Year One, students have the
option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have
achieved a minimum 60% average mark across these modules)
may progress on to Year Two to complete the MSc programme.
Case studies will be used to help students test out what they
would do in different situations. Students will work in a clinical
setting for the duration of the programme, and will be supported
by their unit manager and named preceptor. Modules titles are
listed on the course website.
Occupational Therapy
• Occupational therapists work with
children and adults with acquired
conditions such as stroke or spinal
cord injury, with mental health
issues, or with congenital illnesses
such as cerebral palsy or spina
bifida, among other disorders.
• Occupational therapists aim to
facilitate independence in daily
‘occupations’, such as self-care,
work, financial management, leisure
pursuits and education.
• This is fully incorporated into the
degree so graduates are eligible to
register with CORU (the regulatory
body for health and social care
professionals in Ireland) and
become members of AOTI (the
professional body for occupational
therapists in Ireland).
Podiatric Medicine
• Podiatric Medicine is a healthcare
profession that specialises in the
management of diseases and
disorders of the lower limb and foot.
Podiatrists are educated in diagnosis,
planning and implementing of
interventions for all age groups.
• The course is the only such
professionally accredited
qualification of its kind in Ireland.
• If you would like to know if a
career as a podiatrist is for you,
why not take part in our shadowing
programme at Merlin Park Podiatry
Clinic in Galway.
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy is an
exciting and dynamic healthcare
profession, focused on improving
the quality of life of people
living with communication and
swallowing disorders.
• Speech and language therapists
work in a variety of settings,
including hospitals, primary care
health centres and schools.
• Students undertake part of their
placement in the teaching and
research clinic located on the
university campus.
Children and Youth Studies Three streams –
You will work with internationally
leading experts to improve the lives
of children in Ireland.
• NUI Galway is a Centre of Excellence
in Children’s Research and Practice.
• NUI Galway offers three unique and
exclusive programmes in Children
and Youth Studies.
Law and Human Rights
The Law and Human Rights
course is an innovative and unique
programme—the first of its kind in
Ireland.
• The School of Law and the Irish
Centre for Human Rights at NUI
Galway are pioneers in legal
education and research on human
rights.
• Students will have the opportunity
to apply for work placement or
study abroad opportunities in their
third year
Law and Taxation
In today’s commercial world,
taxation is a key component of the
global business environment. Law
firms are expanding their practice
in the area of taxation, creating an
increased demand for law graduates
with a knowledge of taxation.
• This degree will provide students
with the knowledge and skills for
legal practice, taxation or both.
• This distinctive degree allows
students to combine the study of
a full undergraduate law degree
with taxation and still explore other
related areas of law and commerce:
Business and Commercial Law,
Accountancy, Economics, Digital
Business and Management.
Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
This is a unique law degree
offering for students with an
interest in crime and criminology.
• Students have the opportunity
to combine the study of a full
undergraduate law degree with
specially developed modules in
criminology, criminal justice and
human rights.
• Students will have access to
world-class academics who
specialise in the fields of criminal
justice, criminology, international
criminal law, and psychology.
Engineering Undenominated
Engineering is a wide area, covering
such fields as civil, biomedical,
mechanical, energy systems,
electrical and electronic engineering,
and computer technology.
Undenominated Engineering allows
you to explore the different areas
in your first year of study, affording
you the time you need to find the
programme that is right for you.
• On successful completion of your first
year exams, you will be able to apply
to specialise by transferring to the
second year of one of these courses:
Energy Systems Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Project and Construction
Management, Electronic and Computer
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, Computer
Science and Information Technology
