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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.
Education
DENOMINATED DEGREE IN PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS
This four-year program covers astronomy subjects such as observational techniques, cosmology, solar system geology, and stellar physics in addition to Physics, Mathematics and Computing options.
More details here.
Taught MSc in Astronomical Instrumentation and Technology
Taught by members of the Centre for Astronomy and Applied Optics, this course teaches students about the technology behind modern observatories. For more information about this course please follow this link.Post-Graduate Research
The research page gives an overview of research themes and/or directions within the Centre.
Notes on Post-Graduate Research Funding
- Fees: The University charges fees for postgraduate students, which are outlined here.
- College of Science Postgraduate Fellowship: These fellowships are awarded by the College of Science. Fellows are required to demonstrate for up to 6 hrs a week during term.
- Hardiman Research Scholarship: NUI Galway also offers a highly competitive and prestigious scheme which is outlined here.
- Irish Research Council: IRC offer an excellent fellowship programme as part of their Embark initiative. The scheme is very competitive and you will almost certainly require a first class honours degree or MSc
- Project Specific Funding: Some supervisors may have research funding for a specific project that can be used to pay postgraduate students. (Funding agencies include HEA, EI, EPA, SFI). Often this support is at the IRC level and may include fees. You should ask individual supervisors if they have such funding, and generally they will advertise the fact. Research funds can also be used to supplement College of Science postgraduate fellowships.
- Other Funding Sources: There may be some possibilities for supplementing income by additional laboratory demonstrating, invigilating at exams, giving grinds, etc. However, often these activities are not well paid and you need to be very careful that the involvement does not significantly increase the time it takes you to complete your degree.