COURSE CURRICULUM

Curriculum information for this program at University of Galway relates to the current academic year and may be subject to change, with course structures, module availability, and assessment formats reviewed periodically to ensure academic quality and relevance. Students must complete 60 ECTS credits per year, combining required and optional modules according to their chosen subject pathway. In Year 1, students select an optional subject worth 20 credits alongside other components, choosing from a broad Arts menu including Ancient Classics, Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, Global Media, History, Information Technology, Italian, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociological and Political Studies, Spanish, Mathematics, Modern Irish Culture Studies, Performance and Screen Studies, and others. Each subject includes clearly defined required modules that build foundational knowledge and academic skills across Semesters 1 and 2. Progression to Year 2 typically requires prior study of the subject in Year 1, with students completing 30 credits in their continuing subject through a mix of required and optional modules that deepen disciplinary knowledge and introduce more specialised themes, research methods, and analytical approaches. Year 3 often allows further specialisation, study abroad opportunities, work placements, or focused subject development depending on the pathway chosen. In Year 4, students complete advanced modules, capstone projects, research dissertations, or subject-specific seminars, consolidating expertise and preparing for employment or postgraduate study. Certain subject combinations may not be permitted, and some pathways include compulsory core subjects integral to professional or academic accreditation. Across all years, modules are examinable units with unique codes, delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical sessions, and independent study, ensuring students graduate with strong critical thinking, research competence, communication skills, and subject-specific expertise.