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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 NUI Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at NUI Galway is all about here.
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
Since 1845, NUI 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
NUI 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
NUI 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 NUI Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at NUI Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
Alumni, Friends & Supporters
There are over 90,000 NUI Galway graduates Worldwide, connect with us and tap into the online community.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At NUI 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some of the questions often asked by students...Who can use the Career Development Centre's services?
Any registered student of NUI Galway (undergraduate, postgraduate, Access) can avail* of our full services throughout the year:
- book an appointment
- attend an event or seminar
- get email notifications
- drop in to browse information
- join us on social media
Graduates (within 3 years of graduation) can avail* of the following throughout the year
- attend an event
- get email notifications
- drop in to browse information
- join us on social media
Outside of term, graduates (within 3 years of graduation) have limited access to our appointments service
*Note: you must have registered with Careers Connect (registered students use your NUI Galway login).
How do I book an appointment?
During term (generally September-November, January-March):
- Current students of NUI Galway only - Log in to Careers Connect (see menu sidebar) using your NUI Galway login details to book an appointment. You can see the availability for a week ahead. In 'Book and Appointment' click the type of appointment you want (ie 15min or CV/Application)
Outside term (generally December, April- August):
- Current students of NUI Galway (as above)
- Graduates of NUI Galway up to 3 years after graduation - Careers Connect registration required with old student NUIG ID number before contacting Enquiries Desk to book.
You don't need to make an appointment to access information - just call into our Enquiries Desk or browse around the Careers Centre to reference files, prospectuses and books.
What happens at an appointment? Read our Appointment Expectation Policy here.
Changing or leaving your course
Chat with one of our team by booking a 15 minute appointment (you can see who's who in About us - Meet the Team) - log into Careers Connect using your usual NUIG login details to book.
I want to start a different course, how do I apply?
A transfer between first year courses within NUIG may be possible if you meet the entry requirements for the course you wish to transfer to. Get details on eligibility and requirements at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/undergrad-admissions/deferrals/transfers/
If you are applying to first year of a course in another university, then you have to fill out the CAO form again. See the Handbook (http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=downloads) for details for ’for those already attending a participating HEI’ - in certain circumstances there is a ’late application date’ in July (usually 22nd - http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=timetableevents&bb=importantdates).
To apply to an undergraduate programme in the UK for any year, you need to complete the UCAS form (15th October deadline for Medicine/ Dentistry/ Vet/ Cambridge/ Oxford, 15th January for most other degrees).
I like my course but need to move city, how do I transfer to another college?
Most universities and ITs have a direct entry / transfer student section on their websites to let you know closing dates / application forms / entry requirements. It’s usually possible to transfer into 2nd year or later of a programme you’ve been studying elsewhere (so long as the university you’re applying to has space in that class).
Where do I get withdrawal forms?
The Student Registry Helpdesk can help you with the process for leaving your course and forms / deadlines.
Other resources
Academic issues – you may find Skills4Study or one of Student Service's workshops useful or meet with the Academic Writing Centre if you would like help with assignments and essays.
I'm not a student of NUI Galway, where can I get advice?
Unfortunately, the CDC is unable to provide guidance to those who are not currently (registered) students of NUI Galway (or very recent graduates from NUI Galway).
If you are interested in attending NUI Galway please see the following:
www.nuigalway.ie/courses - information about undergraduate, evening and postgraduate programmes on offer
www.nuigalway.ie/university-life - links to help for Access students, mature students, accomodation, fees, international students and more...
For other links please see External advice sources
Are my appointment notes recorded and private?
Data Protection:
As part of your appointment process, the staff member you meet may record notes relating to your appointment on the Careers Connect system. While these are not viewable by you or anyone other than staff related to the NUI Galway Career Development Centre, you have the right to request access to a copy of these notes under GDPR / Freedom of Information legislation. However, note that data is deleted in accordance with University or Careers Connect data retention periods for General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).