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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 University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of 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
University of 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
University of 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 University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of 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.
Accessibility & LanguageQuick Guide to SDGs in our Prospectus
Develop your passion for Sustainability in Galway
The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals offer a shared blueprint for creating a more sustainable planet. From hunger to climate change, and from biodiversity to global peace, achieving progress on the SDGs will require passionate people and new skills and knowledge. University of Galway offers a wide range of courses – at undergraduate and postgraduate levels – with a focus on sustainable development. If you have a passion for sustainability, then grow it in Galway.
How to use this guide:
Look down through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals below. Which SDGs are you most interested in? Which SDGs could you make a real difference in? For each SDG, you will see a suggestion of courses at University of Galway that could help you grow your understanding and build your career in sustainability.
SDG 1: No Poverty
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Economics, Geography, International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Economics, Geography, International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Science (with Anatomy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology)
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Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Podiatric Medicine)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
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Nursing (including Acute Medicine, Gerontology, Obesity or Public Health Nursing)
SDG 4: Quality Education
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 5: Gender Equality
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Arts (with Law or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
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Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
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Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Economics, International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
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Engineering (Biomedical, Civil, Computing, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical
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Software Engineering, Software Engineering and Database Technologies
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Economics, International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Economics, International Development or Sociology and Political Studies)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
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Engineering (Biomedical, Civil, Computing, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical
SDG 13: Climate Action
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Geography)
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Science (with Data Science, Earth and Ocean Sciences)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 14: Life Below Water
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Science (with Zoology)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 15: Life on Land
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Geography)
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Science (with Botany and Plant Science, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Plant and AgrioBiosciences, or Zoology)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Consider an undergraduate course in:
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Arts (with Languages, International Development, Law or Sociology and Political Studies)
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Languages (English, French, Gaeilge, German, Italian or Spanish)
Develop specialist skills and knowledge through a postgraduate course in:
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Advanced Language Skills (French, German, Italian or Spanish)
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Global Hospitality Management and Intercultural Communication
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International and Comparative Law (Business Law or Disability Law)
