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TOP % of Universities1 worldwide based on data from QS NUI Galway Campus

Áras de Brún (School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics)

Áras Uí Chathail/Student Information Desk (SID)

Áras na Gaeilge

The Quadrangle

Áras na Mac Léinn and Bailey Allen Hall

University Hospital Galway

Lambe Institute for Translational Research and HRB Clinical Research Facility

Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development

Huston School of Film and Digital Media

Martin Ryan Building (Environmental, Marine and Energy Research)

O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance

Human Biology Building Biomedical Sciences

Hardiman Library and Hardiman Research Building Lifecourse Building

Arts Millennium Building Corrib Village (Student Residences)

School of Psychology Engineering Building

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

Áras Moyola (School of Nursing and Midwifery; School of Health Sciences)

Research and Innovation Centre

Sports Centre Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 IT Building

Arts/Science Building NUI GalwayNUI

Orbsen Building (NCBES and REMEDI)

01 Why Choose NUI Galway?

of UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE according 92% to the QS World University of POSTGRADUATES are in employment Rankings 2018 or additional education or research within six months of graduating

OVER –—˜ YEARS of Home to INSIGHT innovative teaching and National Centre research excellence for Data Analytics

SPINšOUT COMPANIES €65.5m 16 in five years in RESEARCH funding in 2017

OF ALL STENTS outside North America are made in Ireland with Galway being a global medtech industry hub

Ireland’s only Home to Ireland’s 58 STEM CELL FIRST UNESCO CHAIR LICENCES MANUFACTURING in Children, Youth and to industry FACILITY Civil Engagement in five years

SPORT and a GREAT SOCIAL LIFE are at the heart of Taught postgraduate what makes life at

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate programmes NUI Galway unique 02 industry-academic Ireland’s largest COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL OF 384 projects in 10 years ENGINEERING

Located at the heart of the

EXPERT ACADEMICS and RESEARCHERS

Which led to

NEW TECHNOLOGIES PATENTS

WE GENERATE MORE THAN ›œ% OF OUR 2,769 ELECTRICITY needs from our mini electricity published impactful collaborations with generating stations 16 institutions worldwide

talented, ambitious STUDENTS including INTERNATIONAL students

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE PURPOSEšBUILT Biggest university in AUDITORIUM Ireland for biomedical O’Donoghue Centre science research, and for Drama, Theatre home to CÚRAM and Performance

90 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MULTI-

DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GalwayNUI GROUPS involved in 500,000 books, 350,000 e-books research and innovation for a and over 70,000 e-journals. more sustainable future 03 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 04 Contents

Introduction to NUI Galway 229 Environment, Marine and Energy 1 NUI Galway Campus 234 Applied Social Sciences and 2 Why Choose NUI Galway? Public Policy 6 Rankings 241 Humanities in Context 8 NUI Galway—A Global Education 247 Research Institutes and Centres 10 Employment and Careers at 250 Research Programmes NUI Galway 253 Research Programmes Listing 12 Scholarships & Funding 261 Research Application Process 14 Bringing Bold Ideas to Life 264 Research Funding 16 Some Research Highlights 268 Commercialising Your Research 20 Investing in Your Future Your Postgraduate Experience 22 Galway—The Perfect Student City 271 What’s Next? 24 Flexible Online Programmes 272 How to Apply (Taught Courses) Our Taught Courses 274 Postgraduate Fees 26 College of Arts, Social Sciences, 275 Student Support and Resources and Celtic Studies 276 Postgraduate Funding 90 College of Business, 278 International Postgraduates Public Policy and Law 282 Learning at NUI Galway 124 College of Engineering 284 NUI Galway Sport and Informatics 146 College of Medicine, General Information Nursing & Health Sciences 286 Find Out More (useful contacts) 186 College of Science 288 General Index 214 St Angela’s College, Sligo 289 Index of Taught Programmes Research Opportunities 292 Course/Programmes Index— alphabetical order 216 Research Studies 294 Online/Blended Learning 219 Biomedical Science and Engineering 295 Conversion Courses 225 Informatics, Data Analytics, 296 Meet Us Physical and Computational Sciences

Important: This hard copy prospectus lists all programmes on NUI Galway won the o˜er, at the time of going to press, for entry in 2019. Details of new national gradireland/ programmes on o˜er subsequent to the printing of this prospectus will Higher Education Awards be listed online at: www.nuigalway.ie/newcourses. The information Best Postgraduate contained in this prospectus is, to the best of our knowledge, true and Prospectus Award accurate at the time of publication. Any amendments to the published 2018. information will be included in the online prospectus. The content of the prospectus is for information purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between students and the university.

NUI Galway reserves the right to amend programmes or regulations Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 at any time without notice; we may re-open previously closed programmes to accept applications in the event of programme quotas not being met. The university also reserves the right to withdraw programmes periodically for any reason (e.g., insu˜icient numbers).

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05 Rankings

2018: NUI Galway is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 06 Asked Brid for new logo

NUI Galway is ranked in the top 1% Did you know? of universities in the world—our Four of NUI Galway’s researchers, all of whom commitment to the highest quality teach on postgraduate programmes, received research and teaching is reflected in global recognition by being featured in the list of our world rankings. the World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers www.nuigalway.ie/our-research/cited-researchers Rankings are designed to help prospective students make informed comparisons between Subject Rankings leading universities around the world. In 2018 NUI Galway was ranked as world leading by Getting your qualification from a top university the QS World University Subject Rankings (which means that your postgraduate qualification will be are issued annually), for its teaching and research recognised as a top-quality degree wherever your in five subject areas, and 25 individual subjects. career will bring you across the globe. Ranked in five subject areas:

We combine research excellence with an innovative • Top 150 worldwide—English Language and Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 approach to teaching and have built on these Literature strengths to provide you with the platform and • Top 200 worldwide—Medicine inspiration for you to deliver on the world stage. • Top 200 worldwide—Earth and Marine Sciences NUI GalwayNUI We are on the edge of the Atlantic • Top 200 worldwide—Geography but our outlook is global. • TOP –˜˜: Nursing at NUI Galway is ranked www.nuigalway.ie/rankings in the top 100 of subject areas globally. 07 NUI Galway A Global Education

3,000 international students from 115 countries

In the top 250 of the most international universities worldwide**

NUI Galway has an academic community of world-leading researchers working at the forefront of their fields. With extensive worldwide partner institutions, NUI Galway offers you opportunities to collaborate internationally through its postgraduate programmes. As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to travel or be part of a virtual global team.

You will learn with the best—we attract academics who are world leaders in their fields and who are working to

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate address global issues. 08 90,000 Collaborations in 106 countries alumni spread wide across the globe

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*

200+ Erasmus bilateral agreements, increasing annually

2,769 collaborations with institutions around the world to publish impactful research including: • Georgia Tech, Harvard University, and Stanford University in the US; • University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and the University of Edinburgh in the UK; Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 • Kyoto University in Japan and Tsinghua University in China. *QS Rankings NUI GalwayNUI

**Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 09 Employment and Careers at NUI Galway

Our postgraduate courses prepare you for a rewarding career, provide you with practical learning opportunities, and upskill you for a constantly evolving workplace. We are one of Ireland’s top universities for employability. 92% of our postgraduate students are in employment or further education within six months of graduating.

Key facts and figures 4000+ 200+ 70 80+ one-to-one graduate New R&D collaborations practical careers appointments with employers visit our were made last year: events, seminars our professional campus annually we are a hub for and workshops careers team are to meet and recruit innovation and held on campus available annually students enterprise in 2017–18 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 10 “Over the last few years, SAP has hired a large number of NUI Galway graduates into a variety of roles. We encourage graduates to develop their career through challenging work assignments and collaboration with peers, and have found that those from NUI Galway have the perfect mix of knowledge, innovation and transferable skills, and the passion to succeed in a competitive work environment.” Eddie Morris Support Team Manager, SAP

Our careers and employment team help you gain clarity, connect with employers and compete for the best jobs.

CLARITY: Guiding your career journey through • One-to-one career guidance • Career seminars and events • Psychometric testing • Drop-in sessions

CONNECT: We put you in touch with prospective employers through • Jobs fairs and employer events on campus • Jobs vacancy system

COMPETE: We help you to compete in the jobs market to the best of your ability through • CV and interview skills workshops and clinics • Job application review Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

Learn more: www.nuigalway.ie/careers 11 Scholarships & Funding

Academic Scholarships At NUI Galway, we are keen to ensure that the brightest and most committed students progress to postgraduate study. Our generous postgraduate scholarships (valued at €1,500 per student) are designed to reward excellent students who have performed exceptionally well in their undergraduate studies. Details of the Taught Master’s Scholarship Scheme, and all other course-specific scholarships and bursaries available, are online at www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_scholarships.

International Scholarships NUI Galway is committed to attracting high-calibre students from around the world. The university offers a number of partial international scholarships on a competitive basis to high-calibre international students. For more information about eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see www.nuigalway.ie/international. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 12 Our Funding and Scholarships include:

• Taught Postgraduate Scholarships • Postgraduate Research funding • Sports Scholarships • MBA Scholarship • Old and Middle Irish Scholarship • Sparánachtaí COGG/MGO • MHSc/PDip Health Sciences (Children’s Palliative/Complex Care) • MSc (Technology Management) • Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha • Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha (1953–2016)

• The Colm Ó hEocha Bursary Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 • NUI Awards • Scholarships and Funding for Adult Learning and Professional Development

• Springboard Scheme GalwayNUI • Global Study Awards

13 We produce impactful research that is recognised Bringing as being excellent, transformative, and relevant Bold Ideas to societal and economic needs while we train the next to Life generation of researchers.

Research at NUI Galway is forward thinking national innovation; it is translational and and global in scale. Today we are leading e˜ects positive societal change. Our top- the field in a wide range of areas, including ranking research centres and institutes are stem cell and gene therapy research, human recognised nationally and internationally as rights law, marine and energy research, centres of excellence. digital humanities, drama, theatre and As an NUI Galway postgraduate, you performance, and data analytics. will become part of a diverse academic Our research enhances everything we do at community, studying in a dynamic intellectual environment. NUI Galway. It underpins our courses, drives academic discovery and informs local and www.nuigalway.ie/research NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 14 Our Research Supports Innovation Through partnership with industry, our entrepreneurial ecosystem produces high-performing spin out companies, licences and patents. Recent achievements in terms of research and business innovation include:

new invention technologies licensed 51 disclosures in 2017 15 to companies in 2017

in research €65.5m funding in 2017

companies supported in our 36 Business Innovation Centre

Five stars for research in QS stars rating

Sustainable Development multi- disciplinary Research Groups 90 involved in research and innovation for a more sustainable future

patents filed new R&D 8 in 2017 70 collaborations

of all stents outside North America are made in 80% Ireland—Galway is a medtech industry hub Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Important National Facilities Our campus hosts major national facilities, such as the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Irish Centre NUI GalwayNUI for High-End Computing, the Lambe Institute for Translational Medicine, and the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland. 15 Some Research Highlights

EU-funded ‘Causeway’ Project for New Supercomputer for Greener Transport Irish Research Ireland’s newest national supercomputer to support NUI Galway in collaboration with Gas Networks research and innovation was installed in Ireland is leading a new transport revolution, NUI Galway in 2018 with funding of €5.4m introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) and from Science Foundation Ireland. The new renewable gas for trucks, vans and buses. The system provides Irish researchers with the high Causeway Project will see the development performance computing power to address some of a natural gas transport re-fuelling network of the toughest challenges in science and society, in Ireland. The project will support an overall ensuring Ireland can compete internationally in nationwide roll-out of 70 compressed natural gas key domains such as precision medicine, earth filling stations. In addition to this, a renewable observation and artificial intelligence. The overall gas injection facility will be built in 2018. This architecture of this new supercomputer is similar will introduce renewable gas into the natural gas to the current system, ‘Fionn’ however it provides network for the first time. NUI Galway is leading approximately five times more computing power the dissemination element of the €25-million than its predecessor by virtue of advances in research project. The work will be monitored and technology. The supercomputer is managed documented by NUI Galway and findings fed and operated by the Irish Centre for High-End back to gas operators all over Europe to facilitate Computing (ICHEC) at NUI Galway, as part of the new green energy developments across the National High Performance Computing Service. continent. Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about- Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ news- us/news-and-events/news-archive/2018/ and-events/news-archive/2018/may/ichec-at- january/firsts-for-ireland-in-eu-funded- nui-galway-unveil-new-supercomputer-for-irish- causeway-to-greener-transport.html research-.html

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Super Computer 16 Widow Spider

ID Guide on False Widow Spider Bites Glacial Evidence for Abrupt Researchers from the Ryan Institute at NUI Climate Change Galway have developed the world’s first verified The results from a major study carried out by identification guide and symptoms checklist for scientists from NUI Galway and University of GPs and the public on how to treat bites from the Maine raise the possibility that future weakening False Widow spider. of warm ocean currents in the North Atlantic, Led by Dr Michel Dugon, the research team which some fear will arise due to global warming, based at the Venom Systems and Proteomics will result in a return to a highly seasonal climate laboratory made the discovery while investigating in Britain and Ireland and maritime Europe, with the potential of local bugs that included the warmer summers and colder winters. The study venom from the False Widow spider as a source investigated the impact abrupt climate changes of novel therapeutics to develop medication to such as high-magnitude shifts in average climate treat illnesses ranging from bacterial infection to at the close of the last ice age. New radiocarbon cancer. In Ireland False Widow spiders live close data collected shows that glaciers existed earlier to buildings and houses inhabited by people, they than previously believed and the consequences only survive in cities and not in rural areas. of this finding challenges our understanding of how abrupt climate change impacts our maritime Dr Dugon, lead author of the study said: “While it region, both in the past and potentially into the is extremely unlikely that a bite will ever be fatal, future. Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ we do need to consider bites from False Widows news-and-events/news-archive/2018/april/ as a potential health risk. We hope that our study nui-galway-scientist-finds-glacial-evidence-for- will help to address some of the public’s concerns abrupt-climate-change.html about these spiders and will provide healthcare professionals with the information required to accurately diagnose and report bites associated Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 with the False Widow.”

Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ news-and-events/news-archive/2017/ october2017/nui-galway-provide-first-definitive- NUI GalwayNUI identification-guide-on-false-widow-spider- bites.html Dr Gordon Bromley, School of Geography and Archaeology, Climate Change Researcher 17 Straight to the Heart of It Imagine being able to deliver therapy directly to the heart multiple times from a port under the skin to heal the heart. A new study led by researchers from NUI Galway, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology among others, describes a novel implantable tool that could make this a reality. The recently designed device, called Therepi, can be placed directly on the heart, and comprises of a reservoir for drugs or cells that can be refilled multiple times from a port under the skin. This allows localised, refillable, heart-targeted therapy delivery that can improve heart function. This system has vast potential for advancing research as a tool to characterise optimal targeted drug dosing. Read more: www. nuigalway.ie/about-us/news-and-events/ news-archive/2018/june/straight-to- the-heart-of-it-1.html?utm_source=dlvr. it&utm_medium=twitter

Mario Project A research project led by NUI Galway has established that companion robots can have a positive impact on older people living with dementia. The project resulted in the creation of MARIO, a white robot, more than 4-feet tall, Dr. Róisín Dywer activated by voice or a touchscreen carried by the robot, allowing people with dementia to access Using Stem Cells to Target Tumours newspapers, listen to their favourite songs, provide A research study led by the Lambe Institute reminders of upcoming events, store family photos for Translational Research at NUI Galway, has and connect with their families. Such is the impact identified a novel approach that could potentially of this research, the MARIO project is among 25 be used to treat breast cancer when it has spread projects credited by the European Commission, to other organs. The study was published in the and the only one in Ireland, with having had the internationally renowned cancer journal, Oncogene, most influence in Europe over the last 11 years in and involved a multidisciplinary partnership between innovation in technology for active and healthy colleagues at NUI Galway and University College aging. Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ Dublin. Led by Dr Róisín Dwyer, the research group news-and-events/news-archive/2018/april/nui- isolated vesicles secreted by Mesenchymal Stem galway-mario-project-among-top-25-projects- Cells (MSC), a type of stem cell with remarkable in-european-commission-studies.html ‘tumour-homing’ ability. The researchers then engineered these vesicles to contain a tumour suppressing message, and these were shown to reduce breast cancer growth in models of the disease. This exciting data suggests that MSC- secreted vesicles may home to sites of disease and could represent a novel, safe and e˜ective way to treat breast cancer when it has spread to other organs. www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ news-and-events/news-archive/2018/february/ new-research-at-nui-galway-uses-stem-cells-

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate to-target-tumours.htmlmarch2017/ 18 Ireland Illustrated Based on years of research, a team at NUI Galway led by Professor Jane Conroy developed a new online database, Ireland Illustrated, with over 500 images of Ireland drawn from travel accounts between 1680- 1860. Many of the pictures in the database (woodcuts, water colours, engravings and other illustrations) have rarely, if ever, been seen by the public. It provides an opportunity to examine how, in the case of Ireland, diverse representations were created in the Deep-Water Fish Microplastics course of two centuries. Read more: Ingestion Research ttce.nuigalway.ie/irelandillustrated/. A study carried out by marine scientists at NUI Galway found that 73% out of 233 deep water fish from the Northwest Atlantic Ocean had ingested plastic particles, making it one of the highest reported frequencies of microplastic occurrence in fish worldwide. The ingestion of microplastics by fish may cause internal physical damage, inflammation of intestines, reduced feeding and other e˜ects. However, what is also of concern is that many of these ingested microplastics have associated additives and/or pollutants that are adsorbed onto the microplastics from the sea. There is now evidence that some toxins on the microplastics can be transferred to animals that eat the fish with potential harmful e˜ects. Dr Tom Doyle, a co-author of the study from the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway, said: Dublin Bay “While there is clearly a concern that the ingestion d. 14 October 1818 of microplastics with associated toxins may have harmful e˜ects on these fishes, or even the fishes that feed on them, our study highlights that these Adoption of Blockchain in Ireland seemingly remote fishes located thousands of Blockchain in its simplest form is a shared database kilometres from land and 600 metres down in our system which allows users in a network to verify ocean are not isolated from our pollution.” Read more: and store records and represents a new way www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/news-and-events/ to access and trust data communicated over news-archive/2018/february/study-finds-73-of- the internet. A recent NUI Galway study on the deep-water-fish-ingested-microplastics-from-the- adoption of blockchain in Ireland has investigated northwest-atlantic-ocean-.html the organisational factors that influenced Irish companies in their decisions to adopt blockchain. Dr Trevor Clohessy, lead author of the study said: “Blockchain is often portrayed as a black box technology which is mostly associated with cryptocurrencies and financial institutions. However,

our research indicates that blockchain is a much Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 more versatile beast that provides adopters with advantages such as anonymity, immutability, transparency, security and fast transactions.”

Read more: www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/ GalwayNUI news-and-events/news-archive/2018/ april/blockchain-the-new-kid-on-the-irish- technology-block.html 19 Investing in your Future Our Campus is Growing

Ireland’s Fastest Expanding Campus

Since the university opened the doors of the We have recently heavily invested in our campus. quadrangle in 1845, the NUI Galway campus has This investment has focused on transforming been constantly evolving to meet the needs of facilities for research in areas such as Arts, our growing student population. Today, the main Social Sciences and Humanities, Life Sciences, campus has over 90 buildings on 105 hectares BioSciences and Human Biology, and as a of land spread along the banks of the River postgraduate student you will benefit from these Corrib. This riverside location combined with investments and will undertake your learning in the architectural beauty of the campus and its purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities utilising proximity to the vibrant city of Galway, makes it cutting-edge technologies. one of the most picturesque and unique university campuses in the world. NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 20 Some of Our New Facilities Include

O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Human Biology Facility Hardiman Research Building Theatre and Performance A new facility for the study of the A new facility for Arts, Including a purpose-built 120- human biologies, opened in 2017 Humanities and Social Sciences seat auditorium, opened in 2017 students, opened in 2013

Ireland’s Largest Research Facility for The Institute for School of Engineering Biomedical Sciences Lifecourse and Society Opened in 2011 Opened in 2014 Opened in 2014

A State-of-the-Art School of Psychology Clinical and Translational 6,500ft2 Sports Centre Opened in 2014 Research Facility Including international Opened in 2015 competition standard swimming pool opened in 2008

A Green Campus

One of the lowest levels of We convert waste cooking oil to energy consumption in the higher Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 education sector in Ireland, and boasts the biodiesel to fuel ISO 50001 standard for energy management. University vehicles. NUI GalwayNUI We generate more than 25% of our electricity needs from our own combined heat and power plants (mini electricity generating stations).

21 Galway— The Perfect Student City

“NUI Galway’s beautiful campus is right beside the

Galway has been designated EUROPEAN CAPITAL Corrib river and only ten OF CULTURE FOR ›˜›˜ minutes away from the sea and Galway’s city centre.”

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Anna Maria Rengstorf, PhD student 22 Galway is a place like no other. Set on the Wild Atlantic Way, on the broad sweep of Galway Bay, Galway is as distinctive as it is beautiful. From this position on the Atlantic edge of Europe, NUI Galway has a proud history of reaching out and connecting with the world.

Galway casually combines the energy of a young and diverse population with the authenticity of a place steeped in history and tradition. We are renowned as a place where arts and culture are celebrated, reinterpreted and shared with the world. Galway has also been designated European Capital of Culture for 2020.

NUI Galway contributes to this cultural dynamism through a diverse range of teaching programmes focused on the creative arts. Whether it is film, language, creative writing or theatre, the university is training the next generation of arts makers.

Galway is also truely the festival capital of Ireland, with festivals and fringe events running through the whole year: www.galwayfestivals.com/calendar

The university is in the heart of the city centre, with all amenities within walking distance including shopping facilities, theatres, restaurants, music venues, and cultural and sporting venues. It is small enough to get to know people easily and this sense of community is one of the features of Galway life that our students love most. Students make up 20% of the city’s population, which is one of the reasons why the city has such a vibrant lifestyle.

Cost of Living The cost of living in Galway is considerably less than Dublin. Rent prices are 69% more expensive in Dublin city than Galway city (Source: daft.ie 2018 Q1 Rental Report).

Students, in general, do not have long commutes to campus as it is located in the heart of the city and is well serviced by city bus routes.

Ireland’s “most charming” city Learn more about our charming city at: www.nuigalway.ie/mostcharming Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

23 www.nuigalway.ie Flexible Online Programmes

“Having a full-time job and young children, along with taking on a master’s, was a challenge. However, the course structure helped me greatly in spreading out the workload evenly. The combination of classroom and online tutoring was exactly the balance I needed for a flexible approach to work and study.”

Tom Tuohy Biomedical Science (Blended Learning) graduate, R&D Manager, Covidien, Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 24 Live and Learn We o˜er a wide range of part-time, flexible courses suitable for professional development opportunities to upskill or enhance career prospects. Many of these programmes are taught fully online or via blended learning, so they especially suit those who are working full- or part-time. These flexible delivery modes allow you to study at times that best suit you. In an online course, you receive all your course materials online. They are designed in a self-instructional, easy-to-follow format with an opportunity to engage in online discussions with your fellow students and course tutor. You will also receive course feedback, activities, and assignments online. In a fully online programme, you will not have to attend the university campus for examination: these are carried out online using continuous assessment or timed examination formats.

Blended learning programmes are very similar to online programmes, with the added opportunity of attending periodic face-to-face workshops on campus.

Flexible learning options require you to think di˜erently about how you communicate with the university, interact with other students, complete assignments and, most importantly, study. If you enjoy working independently, have strong organisation and time management skills, and are comfortable working with technology, then this flexible mode of learning could be for you.

Technologies and Teaching The Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT) at NUI Galway supports a range of technologies that underpin online and blended courses. From the university’s ‘virtual learning environment’ (Blackboard in most cases, but Moodle also for joint programmes) to video-conferencing, from podcasts to blogging tools, NUI Galway sta˜ and students are provided with the very latest and most e˜ective tools to support learning and teaching. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

Please see Page 294 for a list of postgraduate blended learning and online learning programmes. NUI GalwayNUI

25 Programmes

28 Education (Professional Master of, 59 Writing [Post-Primary]) 60 Journalism 29 Education in Design, Learning & Technology 61 Literature and Publishing 30 Education (Special and Inclusive Education) 62 Digital Media 31 Education Leadership 63 Digital Cultures 32 Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil san, 64 Medieval Studies [Iar-bhunscoil) 65 Old & Middle Irish 33 Special Educational Needs 66 Culture and Colonialism 34 Advanced Language Skills: French, 67 Classics German, Italian or Spanish 68 Irish Studies—Literature and History 35 French 69 Irish Studies—Literature and Music 36 German Literature/Language 70 History 37 Nua-Ghaeilge 71 International Contemporary 38 Spanish Literatures and Media 39 Translation Studies 72 Global Women’s Studies: Gender, 40 Ardscileanna Gaeilge do Mhúinteoirí Globalisation and Rights 41 Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála 73 Values and Knowledge 42 Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin 74 Politics and Sociology 43 Conference Interpreting 75 Public Advocacy and Activism 44 Gaeilge Fheidhmeach 76 Art and Ecology 45 Léann Teanga 77 Fine Art: Studio Art 46 Léann an Aistriúcháin 78 Fine Art 47 Archaeology 79 Applied Behaviour Analysis 48 Coastal & Marine Environments: 80 Clinical Neuroscience Physical Processes, Policy & Practice 81 Clinical Psychology 49 Landscape Archaeology 82 Environment, Society and Development 51 Drama and Theatre Studies 83 Family Support Studies 52 Irish Theatre History and Archives 84 Health Promotion 53 Playwriting & Dramaturgy 85 Health Psychology 54 Theatre Practice and Production 86 Psychology (HDip—Conversion) 55 Film Production & Direction 87 Psychology (HDip—Full) 56 Film and Theatre 88 Social Work 57 Film Studies: Theory and Practice 89 Social Work, Practice Teaching, 58 English Supervision & Management

A range of full-time and part-time research options (master’s and PhD) are also available. Please see page 253 for research programme listings or visit: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColArts NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 26 College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

27 School of Education College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Professional Master of Education (PME). Applicants may Education also be interested in the Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO), (Professional Master of, page 32. [Post-Primary]) DURATION: 2 years, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 140

PAC CODE(S): Visit www.pac.ie/ Your Course pme for relevant course code In preparing teachers for the post-primary sector, this programme FEES AND FUNDING: aims to guide and facilitate student teachers initial entry into Fees information and funding teaching and provide a solid theoretical foundation to support and opportunities: pages 274 and 276. aid their preparation for professional practice within the classroom. GARDA VETTING/POLICE Modules Include CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ • Professional Studies; police clearance is required for this programme. Please see page 273 • Educational Sciences; for further information. • Professional Practice/School Placement; CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2019 • Subject-Teaching Methodologies; • Practitioner-Based Research; CONTACT • Professional Practice/School Placement; Ms Sinéad Coyne • Subject-Teaching Methodologies. T: +353 91 492 195 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities This qualification in Initial Teacher Education at master’s level will qualify graduates for employment as post-primary teachers and is 3 GOOD REASONS recognised in Ireland, Europe and non-EU countries. TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Minimum Entry Requirements 1. Accreditation: The programme is professionally accredited by the Primary degree Level 8. Teaching Council.

FIND OUT MORE AT: 2. Excellent prospects: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a post-primary education-professional-master.html teacher in Ireland and other countries.

3. Placement: Throughout each of the two years of the programme, students have two school placements, which will provide a rich experiential base for their initial development as a professional teacher.

Thinking about applying? www.pac.ie/pme NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 28 School of Education PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MEd Education in Design, DURATION: 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

Learning and Technology COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: MED3 (Master of) NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2019 The Master of Education in Design, Learning and Technology (DLT) is being introduced at a crucial time for educational technology in Ireland with the growth of coding and computational thinking (CT); CONTACT the increased mobility and portability of technological devices; Dr Tony Hall virtualisation and cloud infrastructures; and curricular developments T: +353 91 492 153 in computer science and technology. Concurrent with the E: [email protected] development of their foundational understanding of how information communication technologies can be used to mobilise and augment learning, the programme will develop educators’ skills in the design, ´ GOOD REASONS deployment and evaluation of coding and mobile learning within TO STUDY THIS COURSE diverse educational contexts both formal and informal. The MEd 1. You will develop your (DLT) is open to all teachers and educators interested in technology- pedagogical content knowledge enhanced learning, irrespective of subject domain or educational and skills in key emerging areas sector. The course has been developed in response to current of ICT in education, including seminal, educational policy initiatives, including the Digital Strategy mobile learning, coding and for Schools 2015–2020, STEM Education in the Irish School System computational thinking, and (2016), and new curricular developments, for example in computer design-based research. science. 2. You will learn to use participatory design methods Career Opportunities to engage learners and other Roles of responsibility in ICT and educational technology in schools key stakeholders in the creative and a range of learning settings; opportunities for doctoral study development and evaluation of in educational technology/design-based research; educational innovative technology-enhanced learning. technology consultancy. 3. You will be well positioned Minimum Entry Requirements to design, deploy and evaluate Degree or postgraduate qualification in education or cognate educational programmes and subjects. projects that promote technology enhanced learning innovations in classrooms, schools and other FIND OUT MORE AT: educational environments, elective www.nuigalway.ie/taught-postgraduate-courses/education- and informal. design-learning-technology.html

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29 School of Education College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MEd Education (Special and DURATION: 1 year, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

Inclusive Education) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: MED4 (Master of) NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019 The MEd (Special and Inclusive Education) o˜ers teachers who have successfully completed the PDip (Special Educational Needs), and obtained a H2.1 award or higher, the opportunity to continue their study and conduct educational research that will assist them CONTACT further in e˜ectively supporting students with special educational Andrea Higgins needs in their schools. On successful completion of the programme T: +353 91 495 136 participants will be able to: E: [email protected]

• Outline a range of research paradigms, and methodology in research on Special Education Needs (SEN); ´ GOOD REASONS • Identify, critically evaluate and justify an appropriate TO STUDY THIS COURSE methodological strategy for proposed thesis/project; 1. The programme o˜ers a dynamic learning environment. • Analyse research data; 2. Self-directed learning is • Complete a SEN focused study that will provide an opportunity supported by academic sta˜ and a to demonstrate the ability to engage in primary research and personal supervisor. consolidate the learning outcomes achieved in the other modules on the programme. 3. The programme provides professional enrichment and can facilitate career advancement.

Career Opportunities Teachers can work in SEN teaching and in co-ordination and Thinking about applying? leadership roles in schools and other education settings and in www.nuigalway.ie/apply education support services. Further research opportunities also exist at PhD level.

Minimum Entry Requirements Entry is restricted to teachers who have recently completed the Postgraduate Diploma in SEN and obtained a H2.1 award or higher.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ special-inclusive-education.html NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 30 School of Education College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MEd

DURATION: 1 year, part-time Education Leadership (Year 2 entry only) (Master of) NEW for 2019 NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: MED5

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This master’s programme is a one-year qualification for candidates CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019 who have completed either the PDSL or DGCS leadership Diploma. Course content will focus on qualitative and quantitative research approaches with a particular emphasis on critically identifying CONTACT perspectives on researching school leadership. Students will Mary Dillon complete a leadership focused dissertation that will provide an T: +353 91 493 711 opportunity to demonstrate the ability to engage in primary research E: [email protected] and consolidate the learning outcomes achieved in other modules on the PDSL/DGCS programme. ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities School principalship, middle leadership positions in schools, 1. Masters award for those who education support services, entry to PhD/ Doctoral studies. have completed the Graduate Diploma in School Leadership or the Dioplóma Gairmiúil I Minimum Entry Requirements gCeannaireacht Scoile. Find out Candidates must have completed the PDSL/DGCS in order to more: www.nuigalway.ie/education. be eligible to apply for this course. This is a one-year, top-up 2. Develop and consolidate programme to enable graduates of the PDSL/DGCS to obtain a expertise in the area of school master’s qualification. leadership and research..

FIND OUT MORE AT: 3. Engage in a critical exploration www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ of a leadership in a dynamic education-leadership.html professional learning community.

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31 Scoil an Oideachais Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh AN CLÁR: Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (Iar-bhunscoil) (MGO)

Oideachas FAD AMA: 2 bhliain lánaimseartha (Máistir Gairmiúil san, LÍON ÁITEANNA: 35 [Iar-bhunscoil) PAC CODE¥S¦: PEG02 TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi Do Chúrsa dheiseanna maidir le táillí agus maoiniú féach leathanaigh 274 Clár máistreachta go hiomlán trí mheán na Gaeilge é an Máistir agus 276. Gairmiúil san Oideachas. Déantar an clár in oideachas tosaigh múinteoirí dara leibhéal seo go lánaimseartha thar dhá bhliain SPRIOCDHÁTA: 28 Feabhra 2019 agus tá sé aitheanta ag an gComhairle Mhúinteoireachta chun SEICEÁIL AN GHARDA críocha clárúcháin mar mhúinteoir iar-bhunoideachais in Éirinn. SÍOCHÁNA/IMRÉITEACH Ó NA PÓILÍNÍ: Teastaíonn Ar an gclár, forbraíonn múinteoirí faoi oiliúint creat coincheapúil grinnfhiosrúchán Gardaí/ a thacaíonn le foghlaim agus teagasc cruthaitheach a imréiteach na bpóilíní. Tuilleadh dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge ag leibhéal na h-iarbhunscoile agus eolais ar leathanach 273. san earnáil Ghaeltachta agus Ghaelscolaíochta ach go háirithe. Leagtar an-bhéim ar theicneolaíocht agus ar chumas múinteoirí faoi oiliúint cuir chuige agus áiseanna ilmheánacha a SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA chruthú agus a úsáid go héifeachtach sa seomra ranga. Máire Ní Dhiollúin Scoil an Oideachais Deiseanna Gairme F: +353 91 493 711 R: [email protected] Tabharfaidh an cháilíocht seo deiseanna fostaíochta do chéimithe in earnáil an oideachais in Éirinn agus thar lear. Tá an-tóir ag earnáil an Ghaeloideachais ar chéimithe an MGO. CÚISEANNA CHUN TABHAIRT FAOIN Riachtanais Iontrála gCÚRSA Bunchéim ag Leibhéal 8. Ní mór d’iarratasóirí caighdeán maith 1. Deiseanna láidre fostaíochta— Ollscoile a beith acu i dtaca le labhairt agus scríobh na Gaeilge tá an-tóir ar chéimithe an MGO in agus mar chuid den nós imeachta iarratais, tá scrúdú béil le Éirinn agus thar lear. déanamh. 2. Saineolas ar an oideachas trí TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: Ghaeilge—is é an MGO an t-aon www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ chlár in oiliúint tosaigh múinteoirí oideachas-irish.html dara leibhéal go hiomlán trí mheán na Gaeilge in Éirinn.

3. Scileanna teicneolaíochta—is é an MGO an t-aon chlár iPad 1:1 in oiliúint tosaigh múinteoirí in Éirinn.

An mian leat iarratas a dhéanamh? www.pac.ie/pme NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 32 School of Education College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: PDip Special Educational Needs DURATION: 1 year, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: PDE. Application is via a circular issued by the DES, usually in the previous January, which can be downloaded from the DES website. Completed Your Course forms must be submitted to: PDip This programme aims to give teachers a thorough professional in Special Educational Needs, knowledge and understanding of special needs and learning School of Education, NUI Galway, by the closing date. di˜iculties, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to support the education of those with special needs FEES AND FUNDING: and learning di˜iculties in various contexts. In doing so, the Fees are covered by the DES programme also aims to provide enjoyable and rewarding learning for eligible participants. experiences and the ability to be responsive to learners’ needs. GARDA VETTING/POLICE The programme involves release from schools/centres for CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ police clearance is required for this designated block periods of a total of eight weeks over the programme. Please see page 273 academic year, with substitute cover provided. In addition, some for further information. lectures and workshops take place on Saturdays. The programme also includes supervised work in teachers’ own schools/centres CLOSING DATE: The closing date and a four-day placement in a special setting other than their own. for completed applications is given on the DES circular. Career Opportunities Graduates are recognised by the Department of Education CONTACT and Skills (DES) for positions as learning support and special Andrea Higgins education teachers in mainstream and T: +353 91 495 136 special settings. E: [email protected]

Minimum Entry Requirements ´ GOOD REASONS To be eligible, applicants must be graduates and qualified TO STUDY THIS COURSE teachers registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland. Further eligibility criteria are included in the DES circular. 1. DES support: The programme is supported by the DES and FIND OUT MORE AT: provides a recognised qualification www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ for teachers working in the area education-special-educational-needs.html of special education needs and learning support in mainstream and special settings. Programme Thinking about applying? fees are paid by the DES. www.education.ie 2. Expert associates: The programme is delivered by a core team supported by a cohort of associate lecturers with a range of experience and expertise.

3. Innovative teaching: Key to the programme are inclusive approaches to teaching and Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 learning, which are discussed and demonstrated. Teachers are supported in implementing such approaches in their schools. NUI GalwayNUI

33 School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Advanced Language Skills: DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30

French, German, Italian COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MLS1

or Spanish FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This master’s programme provides advanced linguistic and does not set a deadline for technical training to prepare you for work as a linguist. There is a receipt of applications (with some growing demand for such specialised services. You will develop exceptions). Offers will be issued your language skills to a high level and gain experience in the on a continuous basis. Candidates area of translation technology. You will acquire a high level of are encouraged to apply as early communication skills in your chosen language speciality of as possible. See page 272 for full French, German, Italian or Spanish. details of when and how to apply.

Course content includes: CONTACT • Translation Methodology and Text; Dr Máire Áine Ní Mhainnín • Audiovisual Translation; T: +353 91 493 397 • Language and Intercultural Communication; E: [email protected]

• Translation Studies; Dr Laura McLoughlin • Dissertation. T: +353 91 492 240 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Our students have found employment in a variety of contexts, both in Ireland and abroad. In particular, graduates have been 3 GOOD REASONS employed by national and international translation companies, EU TO STUDY THIS COURSE offices, and international customer care and marketing centres. 1. The programme offers intensive Many have taken up second- and third-level teaching positions. training in the use of Trados A number of graduates have progressed to doctoral studies and translation software. have obtained prestigious scholarships. 2. Optional modules provide the opportunity to concentrate on Minimum Entry Requirements areas of particular interest. Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in the language to 3. You can specialise in French, be studied. German, Italian or Spanish.

FIND OUT MORE AT: Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ www.nuigalway.ie/apply advanced-language-skills.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 34 School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA French DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MAF1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The MA in French develops a high degree of oral and written fluency does not set a deadline for in the language, together with skills in research methods and receipt of applications (with some intellectual enquiry. It combines advanced linguistic work with in- exceptions). Offers will be issued depth literary and cultural analysis of France and the French-speaking on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early world. It develops expertise appropriate to careers in secondary and as possible. See page 272 for full higher education, the creative industries and other fields requiring details of when and how to apply. high levels of communicative competence, intercultural awareness and critical insight. Tuition consists of specialist seminars in each semester and a year-long translation class. Together, these courses CONTACT allow students to enhance and expand existing personal connections Professor Philip Dine with insights into French and Francophone societies and cultures. T: +353 91 492 391 The seminar-based format allows the productive combination of small E: [email protected] group tuition and varieties of student-centred learning, including translation experience. 3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE As well as developing advanced linguistic competence and 1. You will develop significantly intercultural awareness, the MA in French encourages transferable your linguistic competence and skills, such as information gathering, analytical and presentational analytical resources to contribute skills, and time- and project management. Students are equipped to effectively to professional and embark on a variety of careers, both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates economic activities in a broad have found employment in second- and third-level teaching, the range of fields. media, administration, the cultural industries and journalism, and have 2. Doing a dissertation allows gone on to do further research. you to engage in an individually negotiated project, which will Minimum Entry Requirements generate a substantial piece of Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with personal research. Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in French. 3. The course encourages transferable skills, such as FIND OUT MORE AT: information gathering, analytical www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ skills, presentational skills, french.html time management and project management. “The course is very comprehensive, but more than that, it allows you the space to explore aspects of French culture with the Thinking about applying? support of your tutors. I started my own production house in event and film a few years ago, and just opened a cultural centre www.nuigalway.ie/apply incorporating a café and wine-bar in Galway city called The Black Gate. I used a lot of my wine connections from my thesis,

The Feminisation of the French Wine Industry, to import certain Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 wines! I also run a literary and cultural festival on Inishbofin island called INISH: Island Conversations. I really found the course gave me the confidence to work on my own projects and I was encouraged to trust my own initiative.” Peadar King, MA French, 2014 GalwayNUI

35 School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; German Literature/ 2 years, part-time Language NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MAG1 (full-time); 1MAG2 (part-time)

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is designed for you if you love to read and discuss inspiring literary texts and if you want to deepen your WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway understanding of German culture—from the age of enlightenment does not set a deadline for to the present day. It gives you the opportunity to further improve receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued your fluency in German, introduces you to relevant literary on a continuous basis. Candidates theories and methods of interpretation, and offers a range of are encouraged to apply as early modules exploring exemplary German texts by analysing them in as possible. See page 272 for full their historical and cultural contexts. details of when and how to apply. Career Opportunities German postgraduate students acquire expertise in German culture and develop skills useful in dealing with all sorts of creative, CONTACT communicative, analytical, organisational and research tasks. Professor Hans-Walter They are well prepared for careers in the cultural industry, the Schmidt-Hannisa media, and arts administration, but also for more language-related T: +353 91 492 239 career areas such as teaching, translation, publishing, international E: [email protected] marketing and communications. Many MA graduates have continued their studies at PhD level. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Minimum Entry Requirements Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with 1. German literature is one of Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in German. the richest of modern European national literatures.

FIND OUT MORE AT: 2. Studying German literature will www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ broaden your intellectual horizons german.html and help you to develop your critical thinking.

“Having access to the Hardiman Library with its plentiful 3. The programme is an excellent resources and having access and information on workshops, preparation for students interested talks and discussions going on at the university was a luxury. in pursuing a PhD in this area. The buzz of being at a vibrant, international university with people from so many different backgrounds made the MA Thinking about applying? German an amazing experience for me.” www.nuigalway.ie/apply Natalie Nevin, MA German, 2015 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 36 Scoil na dTeangacha, na Litríochtaí agus na gCultúr Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh AN CLÁR: MA FAD AMA: 1 bhliain, lánaimseartha; Nua-Ghaeilge 2 bhliain, páirtaimseartha

LÍON ÁITEANNA: Neamhtheoranta

CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1MNG1 (lánaimseartha); 1MNG2 (páirtaimseartha) Do Chúrsa TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Má tá fonn ortsa cur le caighdeán do chuid Gaeilge agus eolas Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi breise a fháil ar litríocht, ar stair agus ar chultúr na teanga, seo é dheiseanna maidir le táillí agus an cúrsa duitse. Gheobhaidh tú scileanna taighde, anailíse agus maoiniú féach leathanaigh cumarsáide den chéad scoth a rachaidh chun do leasa sa saol 274 agus 276. gairmiúil trí chéile. CATHAIN IARRATAS A Sa chúrsa idirdhisciplíneach seo, déanfaidh tú anailís chriticiúil DHÉANAMH: Níl aon dáta deiridh ar réimsí éagsúla de léann comhaimseartha na Gaeilge: an leagtha síos ag OÉ Gaillimh maidir Chritic Liteartha, an Chritic Chultúir agus Shóisialta agus an le glacadh le hiarratais (seachas i gcásanna eisceachtúla). Eiseofar tSochtheangeolaíocht. Déanfaidh tú taighde nuálach, neamhspleách tairiscintí ar bhonn leanúnach. ar shainábhar de do rogha féin agus léireoidh tú an taighde sin i Cuirtear ina luí ar iarratasóirí bhfoirm tráchtais. iarratais a dhéanamh chomh luath agus is féidir. Chun na mionsonraí Deiseanna Gairme ar fad a fheiceáil maidir le cathain Téann céimithe le MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge ag obair sa saol acadúil agus conas iarratas a dhéanamh agus in earnáil an oideachais trí chéile agus in earnálacha mar an féach leathanach 272. fhoilsitheoireacht, an tionscal oidhreachta, an státseirbhís, agus seirbhísí aistriúcháin agus ateangaireachta. Ina theannta sin, téann siad leis an iriseoireacht, idir chlóite, leictreonach agus chraolta, le SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA heagraíochtaí mar TG4, RTÉ agus RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus Fiona de Paor stáisiúin réigiúnacha agus áitiúla eile. Bíonn iarchéimithe linn ag F: +353 91 492 564 R: [email protected] obair freisin in earnáil na Gaeilge, sa Ghaeltacht agus ar fud na tíre, le leithéidí Údarás na Gaeltachta, Roinn na Gaeltachta, Gaillimh le Gaeilge agus eagraíochtaí eile. Más céimí de chuid OÉ Gaillimh thú, CÚISEANNA CHUN beidh deis agat ar Sparánacht Choilm Uí Eocha. Duais €3,000 í seo, a TABHAIRT FAOIN bhronntar gach bliain ar an té is airde marcanna ina gcéim agus atá gCÚRSA cláraithe ar chúrsa iarchéime a mhúintear trí Ghaeilge. 1. Déanfaidh tú cúrsa nuálach, Riachtanais Iontrála idirdhisciplíneach a thabharfaidh saineolas duit ar theanga, ar Ní mór d’iarrthóirí céim dara honóracha 2.2 (ag leibhéal a 8 den litríocht agus ar Léann na Nua- Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí) a bheith acu, agus 2.1 sa Ghaeilge féin. Ghaeilge in ollscoil a bhfuil cáil na Glacfar le hiarratais ó iarrthóirí a bhfuil céim 2.1 nó a comhionann Gaeilge uirthi. acu in ábhar eile, ach caithfidh siad Stiúrthóir Acadúil an chúrsa a 2. Beidh tú in ann feidhmiú go shásamh go bhfuil cumas dóthanach acu sa Ghaeilge chun tabhairt cruinn ag leibhéal gairmiúil agus faoin gcúrsa, trí scrúdú agus/nó agallamh a dhéanamh. Is féidir le acadúil trí mheán na Gaeilge sa hiarrthóirí nach bhfuil na cáilíochtaí acadúla cuí acu, ach a bhfuil cúig scríbhneoireacht agus sa labhairt. bliana de thaithí chuí ghairmiúil acu, iarratas a dhéanamh faoi chóras na hOllscoile d’Aitheantas don Réamhfhoghlaim (RPL). 3. Foghlaimeoidh tú conas taighde neamhspleách ar ardchaighdeán a dhéanamh agus FIND OUT MORE AT: féadfaidh tú leanúint de léann na P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Gaeilge ag leibhéal dochtúireachta nua-ghaeilge-irish.html más mian leat.

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37 School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Spanish DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MSL1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The MA in Spanish is aimed at students and language professionals does not set a deadline for who wish to consolidate and extend oral and written fluency receipt of applications (with some in Spanish, in addition to developing competency in research exceptions). Offers will be issued methods and, optionally, a deeper knowledge of Spanish and/or on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Latin American literature. Students will extend their awareness of as possible. See page 272 for full and sensitivity to a range of intercultural issues and be capable of details of when and how to apply. contributing to professional and economic activities relating to the Spanish-speaking world. CONTACT The programme includes such modules as: Dr Mel Boland • Advanced Language Skills I and II in Spanish; T: +353 91 493 971 • Translation Studies I; E: [email protected] • Latin American Literature I and II; • Language and Intercultural Communication; 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Translation Methodology; • Research Methods. 1. Students will hone their language and translation skills in English and Spanish. Career Opportunities Graduates of the MA (Spanish) have gone on to do second- and 2. Participants will be exposed to third level teaching and doctoral and translation work. They have a range of contemporary critical also found employment in media, administration, cultural activities debates relating to Latin American and journalism. literature, cultural studies, intercultural communication and translation studies. Minimum Entry Requirements Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with 3. Spanish is one of the most Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent in Spanish. important languages for business relations with Spain, Latin America, and the USA: fluency in this FIND OUT MORE AT: language can lead to excellent www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ career prospects. spanish.html

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 38 School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Translation Studies DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1TS1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This is an interdisciplinary MA programme that explores and does not set a deadline for critiques the importance of translation in contemporary society. receipt of applications (with some Students with a background in two languages—French, Spanish, exceptions). Offers will be issued German, Italian or Irish—will consolidate and extend their translation on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early skills between these languages and English, and will also gain an as possible. See page 272 for full appreciation of the centrality of translation in critical debates on details of when and how to apply. intercultural communication.

The programme includes such modules as: CONTACT • Advanced Language Skills I and II in Spanish/French/Italian/ Dr Mel Boland German; T: +353 91 493 971 • Teanga na Gaeilge; E: [email protected] • Teanga, Coimhlint agus Cultúir, or Teoiricí Liteartha agus Cultúir; • Translation Studies I; 3 GOOD REASONS • Translation Methodology; TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Language and Intercultural Communication. 1. The course broadens students’ understanding of translation, Career Opportunities moving beyond practice into Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in a range of fields, reflections on the impact of including the civil service, teaching, translation and human translation in everyday life. resources. 2. Students will be introduced to Trados translation software, used in Minimum Entry Requirements translation work in industry. Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Beyond the honing of Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in each language. 3. translation skills, students will TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: develop a range of transferable www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ skills through collaborative tasks translation-studies.html and presentations at various stages of the course.

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39 Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge NA CLÁIR: Teastas Iarchéime Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh FAD AMA: 2 bhliain, Ardscileanna Gaeilge páirtaimseartha LÍON ÁITEANNA: 20

do Mhúinteoirí CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1TAG1 (Teastas Iarchéime) TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi dheiseanna maidir le táillí agus maoiniú féach leathanaigh Do Chúrsa 274 agus 276. Tá an teastas iarchéime 30 ECTS seo á thairiscint go páirtaimseartha do mhúinteoirí cáilithe ar mhian leo cur lena scileanna teanga agus CATHAIN IARRATAS A ardchumas cruinnis a bhaint amach. Tá sé oiriúnach do mhúinteoirí DHÉANAMH: Níl aon dáta deiridh leagtha síos ag OÉ Gaillimh maidir bunscoile agus iar-bhunscoile, do mhúinteoirí Gaeilge agus do le glacadh le hiarratais (seachas i mhúinteoirí atá ag teagasc ábhair trí Ghaeilge i ngaelscoileanna, i gcásanna eisceachtúla). Eiseofar ngaelcholáistí agus i scoileanna Gaeltachta. tairiscintí ar bhonn leanúnach. Baintear úsáid as teicneolaíocht foghlama agus modh seachadta a Cuirtear ina luí ar iarratasóirí iarratais a dhéanamh chomh luath éascóidh rannpháirtíocht sa chlár léinn seo agus bíonn gach deis agus is féidir. Chun na mionsonraí ag mic léinn an chláir a gcuid foghlama féin a bhainistiú ina gcuid ar fad a fheiceáil maidir le cathain ama féin. Is é comhsprioc an chúrsa go mbeidh an múinteoir ábalta agus conas iarratas a dhéanamh straitéisí sealbhaithe agus saibhrithe teanga a fheidhmiú sa rang. féach leathanach 272.

Deiseanna Gairme Rachaidh an cháilíocht bhreisoiliúna seo go mór chun tairbhe SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA rannpháirtithe ina gcuid oibre reatha agus cuirfidh an cháilíocht go Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín mór le hinfhostaitheacht chéimithe an chúrsa freisin. Riarthóir Theagasc na Gaeilge, Acadamh na Riachtanais Iontrála hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge F: +353 91 493 493 Fáilteofar roimh iarratais ó dhaoine a bhfuil bunchéim 2.2 ag leibhéal R: [email protected] 8 acu san oideachas nó iarchéim ag leibhéal 9 san oideachas, nó iarrthóirí atá ag tabhairt faoi iarchéim san oideachas. (Is féidir le hiarrthóirí nach bhfuil na cáilíochtaí acadúla cuí acu, ach a bhfuil ar CÚISEANNA a laghad cúig bliana de thaithí ghairmiúil acu san earnáil oideachais CHUN TABHAIRT iarratas a dhéanamh faoi chóras na hOllscoile d’Aitheantas don FAOIN gCÚRSA Réamhfhoghlaim [RPL]). 1. Déanfar an cúrsa a reáchtáil TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: ar bhonn na foghlama cumaisc www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ trí mhodúil an chúrsa a sheachadadh ar líne. ardscileanna-gaeilge-mhuinteoiri.html 2. Beidh deis ag rannpháirtithe an cúrsa a chríochnú thar dhá bhliain acadúla nó modúil aonair den chúrsa a ghlacadh in imeacht roinnt blianta.

3. Rachaidh an cháilíocht bhreisoiliúna seo go mór chun tairbhe rannpháirtithe ina gcuid oibre reatha agus cuirfidh an cháilíocht go mór le hinfhostaitheacht chéimithe an chúrsa freisin.

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FAD AMA: Dioplóma Iarchéime: Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála bliain acadúil amháin; MA: bliain iomlán féilire (Meán Fómhair go (MA/Dioplóma Iarchéime) Lúnasa).

LÍON ÁITEANNA: 12

CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1MAC1

TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Do Chúrsa Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi tháillí Déanfar staidéar ar an dá chineál ateangaireachta: ateangaireacht agus faoi dheiseanna maidir le leantach agus ateangaireacht chomhuaineach. Bainfear úsáid as maoiniú féach leathanaigh 274 cleachtaí éagsúla chun oiliúint sna scileanna seo a chur ar mhic agus 276. Tá mic léinn i dteideal léinn: cleachtaí cuimhne; ateangaireacht gan nótaí; ateangaireacht le cur isteach ar dheontas ó DG hamharc; teicnící um breacadh nótaí agus an taisclann institiúide. Is Interpretation ag ec.europa.eu/ iad an Ghaeilge, an Béarla, an Fhraincis, an Spáinnis, an Iodáilis agus dgs an Ghearmáinis atá á dtairiscint mar theangacha an chúrsa seo. CATHAIN IARRATAS A Déanfar staidéar ar Theoiric agus Cleachtas na hAteangaireachta, áit DHÉANAMH: Níl aon dáta deiridh a ndíreofar ar scileanna cumarsáide, e.g. glóroiliúint. leagtha síos ag OÉ Gaillimh maidir le glacadh le hiarratais (seachas i Scrúdófar an eitic phroifisiúnta a bhaineann leis an gceird seo gcásanna eisceachtúla). Eiseofar freisin, mar aon le nósanna imeachta comhdhála, cleachtais oibre tairiscintí ar bhonn leanúnach. agus dálaí oibre. Cuirtear ina luí ar iarratasóirí iarratais a dhéanamh chomh luath Deiseanna Gairme agus is féidir. Chun na mionsonraí Is gá cáilíocht iarchéime ateangaireachta a bheith bainte amach ar fad a fheiceáil maidir le cathain agat chun na scrúduithe idir-institiúideacha AE a dhéanamh. Tá agus conas iarratas a dhéanamh poist mhaithe ateangaireachta le fáil ar fud an domhain go háirithe féach leathanach 272. in institiúidí an AE. Bíodh go bhfuil formhór na gcéimithe againn ag obair le hinstitiúidí an AE, tá obair le fáil d’ateangairí ní hamháin sna SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA hinstitiúidí móra go hidirnáisiúnta ach anseo in Éirinn freisin; éilítear Susan Folan seirbhísí ateangaireachta ag comhdhálacha, tionóil agus féilte. F: +353 91 495 810 R: [email protected] Riachtanais Iontrála Beidh céim onóracha 2.2 chomh maith le sárchumas labhartha ina máthairtheanga ag iarrthóirí. CÚISEANNA CHUN TABHAIRT TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: FAOIN gCÚRSA www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 1. Is gá go mbeadh iarchéim san ateangaireacht-chomhdhala-irish.html ateangaireacht ag duine le tabhairt faoi na scrúduithe ateangaireachta idirnáisiúnta agus is é seo an t-aon chlár dá leithéid in Éirinn.

2. Eagróidh an Ollscoil seachtain staidéir chuig Coimisiún agus Parlaimint na hEorpa chun léargas a thabhairt do mhic léinn ar an ateangaireacht.

3. Tá poist mhaithe ateangaireachta le fáil ar fud an P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 domhain go háirithe in institiúidí an AE agus anseo in Éirinn freisin.

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41 42 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 cleachtas-gairmiuil-sna-meain.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ LE FÁIL EOLAIS AG: TUILLEADH acu Ghaeilge. sa Stiúrthóir d’Aitheantas réimse gaolmhar, iarratas adhéanamh faoi chóras na hOllscoile cúig bhfuil hOnóracha, Bunchéim Riachtanais Iontrála gnólachtaí stáit raidió, raidió mbuntáistí gairmeacha dtionscal Beidh Deiseanna Gairme (5 Ardáin (5 Linne Chraoltóireacht Iriseoireacht ECTS); (10 na Chomhaimseartha Na modúil: ‘chleachtóir i tú faoi stiúirleanúnach.bheidh acadúil singheobhaidh Arangcaoi le agat Cliath. Ghaeilge ar na staidéar hOllscolaíochta Meáin) agus Páirtnéireacht Do Chúrsa (MA/Dioplóma Iarchéime) Meáin Cleachtas Gairmiúilsna Coláiste Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge

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Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA/PDip

DURATION: Postgraduate Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála/ Diploma: one academic year; MA: one calendar year Conference Interpreting (September to August). (MA/Postgraduate Diploma) NUMBER OF PLACES: 12 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MAC4

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This programme trains students in the professional skills of opportunities: pages 274 and conference interpreting, enabling them to avail of the employment 276. Applicants are also eligible to opportunities as qualified interpreting professionals. The curriculum apply to the EU DG Interpretation is based on the European Master’s in Conference Interpreting, and Bursaries: ec.europa.eu/dgs. is developed in conjunction with the European Union. WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The training provided covers both modes of conference does not set a deadline for interpreting—consecutive and simultaneous interpreting—and receipt of applications (with some employs recommended techniques: concentration exercises, exceptions). Offers will be issued interpretation from memory, sight interpreting, note-taking on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early techniques and monitored use of the institutional speech as possible. See page 272 for full repository. Students study the theory and practice of interpreting, details of when and how to apply. and also examine professional ethics and conference preparation/ procedures, along with working practices and conditions. Students will study the institutions of the EU, and the university organises CONTACT a study visit to the European Parliament and Commission. Irish, Susan Folan English, French, Spanish, Italian and German are offered on the T: +353 91 495 810 programme to date. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS Students must obtain a postgraduate qualification in Conference TO STUDY THIS COURSE Interpreting to allow them to sit the Inter-Institutional EU Accreditation Tests and work as a professional conference 1. This is the only postgraduate interpreter. Students completing this course can avail of conference interpreting programme in Ireland. considerable employment opportunities worldwide. Though many of our graduates work with EU institutions, opportunities are also 2. This qualification is essential available outside the large international organisations. Demand is for applying for the multitude of also increasing in Ireland as interpreting services are frequently positions available to interpreters required at conferences, seminars and so on. internationally. 3. The course is based on Minimum Entry Requirements the European in Conference Students must hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent), as well Interpreting curriculum. as an excellent knowledge of their mother tongue. In addition, candidates are expected to have: Thinking about applying? • Sound general knowledge; www.nuigalway.ie/apply • Good communication skills; • A high degree of motivation.

Admission to the programme is subject to success in both a P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 suitability test and an interview.

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43 Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge NA CLÁIR: Ard-Dioplóma Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh FAD AMA: 2 bhliain Gaeilge Fheidhmeach go páirtaimseartha LÍON ÁITEANNA: 30

(Ard-Dioplóma) CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1AGF1 (lánaimseartha), 1AGF2 (páirtaimseartha)

TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi tháillí Do Chúrsa agus faoi dheiseanna maidir le Is cúrsa dhá bhliain atá i gceist leis an Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge maoiniú féach leathanaigh 274 Fheidhmeach atá dírithe go príomha ar mhic léinn a bhfuil céim agus 276. onóracha bainte amach acu cheana féin i ndisciplín seachas an CATHAIN IARRATAS Ghaeilge ach atá ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a shaothrú mar ábhar A DHÉANAMH: Déan iarratas acadúil ag leibhéal 8. ag www.oegaillimh.ie./acadamh Ag deireadh an chláir seo, beidh an mac léinn ábalta: • Ardchaighdeán Gaeilge idir labhairt agus scríobh (leibhéal B2 ar an bhFráma Tagartha Comónta Eorpach do Theangacha) a léiriú; SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA • Bunchoincheapa an bhéaloidis a mhíniú agus a léiriú; Dr Éamon Ó Cofaigh F: 091-493802 • Léargas a thabhairt ar na dúshláin a bhaineann le haistriúchán go R: [email protected] Gaeilge agus ón nGaeilge; • Stair na meán traidisiúnta agus comhaimseartha a phlé; • Anailís chriticiúil a dhéanamh ar théacsanna liteartha; CÚISEANNA • Dioscúrsa acadúil a chur i láthair i bhfoirm scríofa i nGaeilge. CHUN TABHAIRT FAOIN gCÚRSA

Deiseanna Gairme 1. Dearadh ábhar an chláir Tabharfaidh an tArd-Dioplóma seo cáilíocht aitheanta sa Ghaeilge do léinn seo le go dtiocfadh an mhic léinn, cáilíocht a chuirfidh go suntasach lena gcuid deiseanna cháilíocht le riachtanais na fostaíochta, san earnáil oideachais go háirithe. Beidh deiseanna Comhairle Múinteoireachta don freisin ag mic léinn oibriú sna meáin chumarsáide, sa tseirbhís ábhar curaclaim Gaeilge. phoiblí, in earnáil an aistriúcháin agus san earnáil phobail. Beidh 2. Seachadfar an clár ar bhonn deiseanna ag mic léinn a bhaineann an tArd-Dioplóma seo amach páirtaimseartha thar dhá bhliain leanúint dá gcuid staidéir ar an nGaeilge ar an MA sa Léann Teanga, agus bainfear leas as foghlaim an MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge nó an MA san Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála. chumaisc lena thairiscint. Tabharfar deis d’fhoghlaimeoirí Riachtanais Iontrála a gclár ama agus a n-ualach Beidh céim onóracha, nó a comhionann, in ábhar ar bith oibre a chur in oiriúint dá riachtanach le tabhairt faoi Ard-Dioplóma seo. Ina theannta sin, gcúinsí maireachtála féin. caithfidh iarrthóirí a léiriú do stiúrthóir an chúrsa go bhfuil cumas 3. Tabharfaidh na teagascóirí sách ard sa Ghaeilge, idir labhairt agus scríobh, acu chun tabhairt tacaíocht agus aiseolas ag faoin gcúrsa go sásúil. ceardlanna míosúla ar champas na hOllscoile. Tabharfaidh siad TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: tacaíocht agus aiseolas ar líne www.nuigalway.ie/acadamh/cursai/cursai_iarcheime/ do mhic léinn ar an ríomhphost ard_diop_gaeilge_fheidhmeach agus ar fhóram plé freisin. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 44 Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh NA CLÁIR: MA/Dioplóma Iarchéime

FAD AMA: Go páirtaimseartha thar Léann Teanga dhá bhliain acadúla don Dioplóma Iarchéime. Scríobhfaidh mic léinn (MA/Dioplóma Iarchéime) an MA tráchtas idir Aibreán agus Lúnasa tar éis an dara bliain. Lena chois sin, is féidir tabhairt faoin gclár seo ar bhonn modúil.

LÍON ÁITEANNA: 20 Do Chúrsa Is é aidhm an chúrsa seo oiliúint i ngnéithe den Léann Teanga a CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1MLT1 chur ar mhic léinn a chuirfidh ar a gcumas feidhmiú go gairmiúil trí TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Le Ghaeilge, in earnálacha éagsúla. Tabharfar léargas do na mic léinn ar tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi tháillí agus bhunghnéithe faoi leith den Léann Teanga. Díríonn na mic léinn, trí faoi dheiseanna maidir le maoiniú mhodúil sainábhair, ar cheann amháin de na príomhdhisciplíní seo a féach leathanaigh 274 agus 276. Is leanas: Aistriúchán nó Pleanáil Teanga. féidir le mic léinn an MA sa Léann Teanga cur isteach ar Scoláireacht Cuirfear oiliúint ar fáil i ngnéithe tábhachtacha den Léann Mhic Dhonncha; féach: Teanga: Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge, Modheolaíochtaí Taighde, an www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_ Scríbhneoireacht Acadúil, agus gnéithe den Chumarsáid Ghairmiúil. scholarships/

Is féidir le mic léinn an MA sa Léann Teanga cur isteach ar CATHAIN IARRATAS A Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha nó ar Sparánacht Choilm Uí Eocha; DHÉANAMH: Níl aon dáta deiridh féach: www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_scholarships. leagtha síos ag OÉ Gaillimh maidir le glacadh le hiarratais (seachas i gcásanna eisceachtúla). Eiseofar Deiseanna Gairme tairiscintí ar bhonn leanúnach. Ullmhóidh an cúrsa seo thú chun tabhairt faoi ghairm in earnáil na Iarrtar ar iarratasóirí iarratais a teanga. I measc na n-eagraíochtaí a fhostaíonn mic léinn de chuid an dhéanamh chomh luath agus is chúrsa seo, tá institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh, institiúidí aistriúcháin féidir. Chun na mionsonraí ar fad de chuid an Stáit, cuideachtaí príobháideacha aistriúcháin, údaráis a fheiceáil maidir le cathain agus áitiúla, eagraíochtaí forbartha de chuid an Stáit, institiúidí oideachais, conas iarratas a dhéanamh féach eagraíochtaí pobail, etc. leathanach 272.

Riachtanais Iontrála Bunchéim 2.2 ag leibhéal 8 nó 2.2 i gclár iarchéime i réimse SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA Eoin Ó Droighneáin gaolmhar, mar aon le caighdeán sásúil i scríobh na Gaeilge—déanfar F: +353 91 493 366 é seo a mheas le scrúdú iontrála. Is féidir le hiarrthóirí nach bhfuil R: [email protected] na cáilíochtaí acadúla cuí acu, ach a bhfuil ar a laghad cúig bliana de thaithí ghairmiúil acu i réimse gaolmhar d’earnáil na teanga, iarratas a dhéanamh faoi chóras na hOllscoile d’Aitheantas don CÚISEANNA Réamhfhoghlaim (RPL). CHUN TABHAIRT FAOIN gCÚRSA TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 1. Ullmhóidh an cúrsa seo tú leann-teanga.html chun tabhairt faoi ghairm in earnáil na teanga.

2. Beidh deis speisialtóireacht a dhéanamh i réimse an Aistriúcháin nó na Pleanála Teanga.

3. I measc na n-eagraíochtaí P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 a fhostaíonn iarchéimithe an chúrsa seo, tá institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh, institiúidí aistriúcháin de chuid an Stáit, cuideachtaí An mian leat iarratas príobháideacha aistriúcháin, údaráis a dhéanamh? áitiúla, eagraíochtaí forbartha de GalwayNUI www.nuigalway.ie/apply chuid an Stáit, institiúidí oideachais, eagraíochtaí pobail, etc.

45 Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge NA CLÁIR: Teastas Iarchéime Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh FAD AMA: Bliain amháin Léann an Aistriúcháin nó dhá bhliain LÍON ÁITEANNA: 20

(Teastas Iarchéime) CÓD AN CHÚRSA: 1TLA1

TÁILLÍ AGUS MAOINIÚ: Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi tháillí agus faoi dheiseanna maidir le maoiniú, féach leathanaigh 274 Do Chúrsa and 276. Tá an cúrsa seo á chur ar fáil ar mhaithe leo siúd ar spéis leo oiliúint i ngnéithe de Léann an Aistriúcháin a chuirfeadh ar a gcumas CATHAIN IARRATAS scileanna aistriúcháin a fheidhmiú go gairmiúil, in earnálacha A DHÉANAMH: Níl aon dáta deiridh leagtha síos ag OÉ Gaillimh éagsúla. Déanfar scrúdú grinn ar an leagan is déanaí de Chaighdeán maidir le glacadh le hiarratais Oifigiúil na Gaeilge mar bhunchloch d’obair an aistritheora. Chomh (seachas i gcásanna eisceachtúla). maith le hoiliúint sna cineálacha téacsanna ginearálta is minice Eiseofar tairiscintí ar bhonn a bhíonn á láimhseáil ag aistritheoirí, tabharfar dúshlán an mhic leanúnach. Iarrtar ar iarratasóirí léinn chomh maith i sainréimsí an aistriúcháin liteartha agus an iarratais a dhéanamh chomh luath aistriúcháin reachtaíochta. Gheofar léargas ar na huirlisí éagsúla agus is féidir. Chun na mionsonraí teicneolaíochta a mbaineann aistritheoirí na Gaeilge leas astu— ar fad a fheiceáil maidir le cathain bogearraí aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe ina measc. Toisc gur foghlaim agus conas iarratas a dhéanamh chumaisc (meascán de ranganna ar líne agus roinnt ceardlann ar féach leathanach 272. an gcampas féin) atá i gceist, feileann an cúrsa seo thar cionn do dhaoine atá ag obair go lánaimseartha nó go páirtaimseartha. SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA Eoin Ó Droighneáin Deiseanna Gairme F: +353 91 493 366 Baineann an-chuid deiseanna oibre leis an aistriúchán: mar Tomás Ó Maolalaidh fhéinfhostaíocht, mar shlí bheatha do dhaoine ar mhaith leo a bheith F: +353 91 492 734 ag obair sa bhaile, agus mar bhealach chun ioncam breise a ghnóthú R: [email protected] don té atá ag obair i bpost lánaimseartha nó páirtaimseartha. Éiríonn le daoine a bhfuil cáilíocht aistriúcháin acu poist a fháil go rialta le gnólachtaí aistriúcháin, na meáin chumarsáide, eagraíochtaí Gaeilge, CÚISEANNA institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh, agus eagraíochtaí stáit. CHUN TABHAIRT FAOIN gCÚRSA Riachtanais Iontrála 1. Is féidir tabhairt faoin gcúrsa Bunchéim Dara hOnóracha, Grád 2 ag leibhéal 8, nó seo agus tú áit ar bith sa tír nó níos Dara hOnóracha, Grád 2 i gclár iarchéime i réimse gaolmhar. faide i gcéin—beidh formhór an Ní mór d’iarrthóirí tabhairt faoi scrúdú iontrála chun a gcumas chúrsa ar bun ar líne mar aon le sé cheardlann lae sa bhliain (ar an i scríobh na Gaeilge a léiriú. Satharn) ar champas na hOllscoile. TUILLEADH EOLAIS LE FÁIL AG: 2. Gheobhaidh tú léargas grinn ar www.nuigalway.ie/acadamh/cursai/cursai_iarcheime/ cheird an aistriúcháin agus cuirfear teastas_iarcheime_leann_aistriuchain/ oiliúint den scoth ort i ngnéithe tábhachtacha den cheird sin.

3. Beidh tú ag déileáil le teagascóirí a bhfuil taithí na mblianta acu ar shaol gairmiúil an aistritheora.

An mian leat iarratas a dhéanamh? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 46 School of Geography and Archaeology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies HDip

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Archaeology 2 years part-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 25

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1HDA1, full-time; 1HDA2, part-time.

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This Higher Diploma equips the student with core knowledge in aspects of prehistoric, medieval and modern Irish and European WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway archaeology. It also develops first-stage archaeological research skills does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some in order to position the student to conduct independent research exceptions). Offers will be issued and provides a basis for entry to higher-level postgraduate degree on a continuous basis. programmes. The structure and content of the programme may suit Candidates are encouraged to those interested in changing career direction and especially mature apply as early as possible. See students who wish to enter the postgraduate sector and require a page 272 for full details of when flexible schedule. and how to apply.

The modules on offer include: • People, Ritual and Death: Life in Early Prehistoric Europe; CONTACT Professor Elizabeth FitzPatrick • Interpretation in Archaeology; T: +353 91 492 670 • Gaelic Peoples: Identity and Cultural Practice; E: [email protected] • Castles, Colonists and Crannogs 1100–1350;

• Metal, Warfare and Chiefdoms— 3 GOOD REASONS The Bronze Age Roots of European Civilisation; TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Public Archaeology; 1. This is a conversion course, • Archaeology and Mythical Landscapes of Atlantic Ireland; suitable for candidates from a wide • Archaeology in Practice; range of disciplines. • Early Kingship: From Chaos to Cosmos; 2. Students will have multiple • Landscape and Archaeology: Context and Practice; fieldwork opportunities. • Minor Dissertation. 3. Students will acquire increased analytical skills, and are offered Career Opportunities opportunities to learn valuable Graduates have found employment in various areas in the state sector practical skills in areas such and in the heritage and tourism sectors. Others have taken the course as GIS, oral presentation and to continue their studies to Master’s level or through doctoral research. academic writing.

Minimum Entry Requirements The HDip is open to students with a NQAI Level 7 or Level 8 primary Thinking about applying? degree in any discipline (other than Archaeology), who wish to acquire www.nuigalway.ie/apply an academic qualification in Archaeology. A basic knowledge of and interest in archaeology is desirable. Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications may also be entitled to apply under the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

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47 School of Geography and Archaeology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Coastal & Marine 2 years, part-time Environments: Physical NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCM1, Processes, Policy & Practice full-time; 1MCM2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This MSc programme has a strong field-based and applied focus and is offered in direct response to newly emerging discourses WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for on the long-term health of coastal and marine systems. The receipt of applications (with some programme is designed to train skilled personnel, who can advance exceptions). Offers will be issued our understanding of these environments through further research, on a continuous basis. Candidates offer scientific advice on, and organise and regulate an informed are encouraged to apply as early development of coastal and marine resources and activities in Ireland, as possible. See page 272 for full the European Union and worldwide. details of when and how to apply.

The modules currently offered are: Coastal Processes and Landforms; Reconstructing Marine Environments; Coastal Risk; Field and CONTACT Laboratory Methods; Biodiversity; and Marine Spatial Planning Dr Liam Carr and Policy. In these modules you will be challenged to engage T: +353 91 492 314 with established scientific perspectives of how coastal and marine E: [email protected] systems work and the strategies used to manage them—especially in response to future climate change scenarios. There is a strong emphasis on transferable and problem-solving skills, reflected in the 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE focus on field-based learning practices (including shiptime on the RV Celtic Voyager) that are embedded in all modules, in addition to an 1. Development of skills is engagement with the most cutting-edge theoretical work from various supported by a significant focus on interdisciplinary fields. practical and field-based learning, including short field courses in The team is engaged in a broad range of scientific investigations Ireland, workshops, conferences, of the physical/human environment, and students will become and work placements. active members of ongoing research programmes and will learn the 2. Opportunities are provided research and publication process. for ship-time on the RV Celtic Voyager. Career Opportunities 3. Multidisciplinary: The course With coastal and marine resources increasingly promoted as being is directed at graduates from central to revitalising the Irish economy, the coming years will geography, the natural sciences require well-informed and educated leaders who understand the and other related disciplines of the complexities of the interaction between the economy and health social and natural sciences, and of these environments. This should present graduates of this new at professionals in the field who course with opportunities across various fields (coastal and marine are interested in furthering their science, environment, politics, planning, NGOs, local and regional knowledge of coastal and marine environments. agencies, research agencies, research laboratories and programmes, etc.). The placement element of the programme will also offer practical work experience that will enhance career prospects. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Minimum Entry Requirements Level 8 degree, Second Class Honours or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 1 or equivalent in a relevant field of study. Selection is based on candidates’ academic record at undergraduate level, statement of intent and academic letters of recommendation.

FIND OUT MORE AT: wwww.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate coastal-marine-environments.html 48 School of Geography and Archaeology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Landscape Archaeology 2 year, part-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 12. The programme is offered subject to a minimum number of six registered applicants.

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1LA1 , Your Course full-time; 1LA2, part-time

Drawing on a range of expertise in prehistoric and historic FEES AND FUNDING: landscapes, this MA offers an intensive one-year programme in Fees information and funding landscape archaeology. The course provides a critical understanding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. of the study and interpretation of landscapes, and their components, CLOSING DATE: No set deadline character and relevance. Landscape has become an increasingly for receipt of applications. Offers significant concept in modern Ireland, and is a central part of both will be issued on a continuous academic research and contemporary heritage management. basis. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as early as The course comprises the following main modules: possible. See page 272 for full • Landscape Perspectives—theory of landscape studies; details of when and how to apply. • Interpreting Landscapes—reading archaeological landscapes;

• GIS and Landscape Archaeology; CONTACT • Managing Landscapes—archaeological landscapes and planning; Dr Stefan Bergh T: +353 91 492 052 • Investigating Landscapes—methods and sources; E: [email protected] • Presenting Landscapes—field school; • Dissertation (15,000 words). 3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates are employed in many areas of the profession, 1. Theory in the field: A strong while others choose to continue their studies through doctoral element of the programme is research. Graduates from this programme commonly find work the field-based teaching, which with archaeological consultancies, in the state sector, with local is held in various archaeological authorities as well as in the tourist industry, and are usually engaged landscapes around the country. in landscape assessment, predevelopment assessment and 2. Workshops: A series of excavations and other heritage-related matters. field survey workshops also forms part of the programme, Minimum Entry Requirements teaching you the basics in manual A NQAI Level 8 degree in Archaeology awarded at Second Class surveying, total station survey and geophysical surveys, as well as Honours Grade 2 standard overall with at least a Second Class Honours high-precision GPS survey. Grade 2 in Archaeology or its equivalent in education and professional experience. An interview forms part of the selection process. 3. Presenting landscapes module: A one-week field school FIND OUT MORE AT: in the Burren, Co. Clare, offers www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ a unique opportunity to apply geography-landscape-archaeology.html theoretical and practical skills acquired.

“This course helps you understand something we experience

everyday as its own entity that affects you on an individual and Thinking about applying? Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 communal level. This is achieved not only through lectures, but by www.nuigalway.ie/apply field trips that immerse you in archaeological landscapes of the past. The Archaeology Department offers an excellent learning environment for students. Each postgraduate receives their own desk as well as access to the department library and other research GalwayNUI resources, such as field equipment. The MA supervisor and advisors are very approachable and are available when needed.” Chelsea Ryan, MA Landscape Archaeology 2016 49 The Cultural Pulse of Europe As Galway gears up to be European Capital of Culture in 2020, NUI Galway is working in partnership with the city to prepare for a flourishing of creativity. The launch of the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance in 2017 provides the campus with a new home to a state-of-the-art 120-seat theatre and learning space. This space was voted the public’s choice for best new Irish building in the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Irish Architecture Awards (2017). Galway has been ranked the best small city in Europe for cultural vibrancy, creative economy, and its having an enabling environment.

We love creative minds We nourish creative minds

NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate We are creative minds 50 School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Drama and Theatre Studies 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1DG1, full-time; 1DG2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme blends theoretical and practical approaches to the study of drama, and is particularly suited to applicants who wish to WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway produce theatre publicly, write or review plays, teach drama, or carry does not set a deadline for out further academic research. Applicants with a general interest in receipt of applications (with some theatre are also very welcome. exceptions). O˜ers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Career Opportunities as possible. See page 272 for full Recent graduates have gone on to work with many theatre details of when and how to apply. companies, including the Abbey Theatre, the Gate Theatre, Rough Magic and the Young Vic (London), among others. They have also found employment in education, the heritage and tourist industries, CONTACT arts organisations, business and the public service. Many have Dr Miriam Haughton progressed to PhD study, often winning scholarships in support of T: +353 91 494 485 E: [email protected] their studies.

Minimum Entry Requirements ´ GOOD REASONS A university arts degree (minimum standard 2.2, or US GPA 3.0). TO STUDY THIS COURSE Students will be accepted on the basis of the degree result, a writing NUI Galway places strong sample (5–6 pages)—which can be an academic essay, creative 1. emphasis on interacting with writing piece or theatre reviews—a personal statement outlining working theatre professionals, suitability for and interest in the programme, and names and contact as shown by our exciting details of two references. Applicants who do not meet the minimum partnerships with Druid Theatre, entry requirements may be admitted via a qualifying exam if they Galway International Arts Festival, have relevant professional experience, or may be admitted to the the Abbey Theatre and others. PDip. Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement 2. Students take workshops but have a Level 7 degree (Merit 2) may be admitted to the PDip as part of the Druid Academy, course with the possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a attend workshops with visiting minimum of 60% in their course work during the year. practitioners, have the option of carrying out an internship, and FIND OUT MORE AT: visit the theatre frequently, both in www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Galway and Dublin. drama-theatre.html 3. Students have access to the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, The O’Donoghue Centre for Drama and Theatre is a Theatre and Performance facilities, pioneering new centre with a 120-seat theatre space with which are housed on the NUI retractable tiered seating allowing for multifunctional Galway campus. use and accessibility. It also houses studio spaces, a classroom, and a workshop and rehearsal room. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

51 52 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 history-archives.html www.nuigalway.ie/taught-postgraduate-courses/irish-theatre- AT: MORE OUT FIND references. two of details and contact forand interest inthe andnames programme, suitability outlining ortheatrecreative writing statement personal reviews—a piece, writing a onthe result, basisStudents the accepted will degree be of work. course intheir 60% aminimum of receive to they the MAif progressing of toadmitted with the the possibility course PDip (Merit 2)may requirement 7degree have degree be but aLevel to admitted be the PDip. Studentsthe honours who donotmeet or have they experience, relevant if professional exam a qualifying requirements may via admitted the be minimum entry do notmeet orGPA (minimum degree standard H2.2 3.0).arts who Applicants The programme is intended forgraduates with at least auniversity Minimum Requirements Entry areas andarchiving. as research, writing, group work, providing students with transferable anMAdegree, of skills insuch dramaturgy forthe theatre.benefits all the also The offers course and/or(or other management related services) literary and library research onIrish theatre history, inarchiving acareer orto seek Students onthiswell will be prepared course to pursue further Career Opportunities managementliterary forthe theatre. archive maintenance ineither and/orexperience andacquisition Irish to hands-on theatre andto work gain access andperformance to work inthe major internationalopportunity centre forresearch on taught students world-leading this offers by the course scholars, With classes andcostume designs. drafts andset plays, authors, of major as well as between correspondence original promptbooks, and performances of includehundreds videos archives These of Kilroy, Druid Theatre, the Lyric Players’ Theatre andmany more. Theatre as wellThomas as of the Archive, the Abbey papers Digital world’s greatest Irish theatre archives—working with the treasures of tothe oneof Students onthis have course access unprecedented Irishcontemporary theatre today. dance andcollaborative theatre-makingpractice, inthe approaches Enda Walsh and,finally, to the growing arts role interdisciplinary of dramatistsmajor contemporary such as Brian Friel, Marina Carr and O’Casey, to the towering inmid-century, Samuel genius Beckett of to W.B. plays of Wilde Oscar plays of to Abbey the early Yeats andSean We process. asfrom move aliving the nineteenth-century history a Thishands-on offers approach course to the of study Irish theatre Your Course Archives Irish TheatreHistoryand Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Humanities of School

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School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Playwriting & Dramaturgy DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MPW1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The MA in Playwriting and Dramaturgy cultivates the growth of the does not set a deadline for individual writer through an intensive one-year immersion in an receipt of applications (with some ensemble-based learning environment. exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates All students take modules on playwriting and other forms of theatre are encouraged to apply as early practice in which they also have the opportunity to specialise further, as possible. See page 272 for full based on their own skills and interests. They will cultivate their details of when and how to apply. skills as writers of dramatic texts (playwriting), and also increase their knowledge of a wide range of theatrical structures and forms CONTACT (dramaturgy) to expand their range as artists. Dr Miriam Haughton Writers on this programme will hone their craft through intensive T: +353 91 494 485 mentorship and a rigorous programme of modules, workshops and E: [email protected] theatre trips that places their individual work in the context of the contemporary theatre industry and the history of theatre craft. The 3 GOOD REASONS programme concludes with a playwriting dissertation advised by a TO STUDY THIS COURSE professional writer and features a public reading of the student’s new work at the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. 1. You will gain from an immersion in both playwriting and dramaturgy Career Opportunities as practical theatrical crafts. Graduates of NUI Galway writing programmes have gone on to 2. You will have personal mentoring doctoral programmes in the humanities, to teaching, to employment from a professional writer in in journalism, magazine editing, travel writing, technical writing and the theatre industry as well as public relations, as well as publishing anthologies and books of our academic staff of scholars/ poetry, fiction and nonfiction. In the field of theatre, our graduates practitioners. have gone on to write for such theatres as the Abbey (Ireland) and 3. Students will have the the Traverse (Scotland), while many have also staged their own opportunity to stage their work works at festivals in Dublin, Galway, Edinburgh and elsewhere. on campus in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Minimum Entry Requirements Performance as well as work directly with the Druid Theatre Director-in- At least a Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2 or GPA 3.0) Residence, and participate in master undergraduate degree, a personal statement addressing their -classes and workshops with other theatre experiences and aims, two letters of reference, and names members of the company, including and contact details for two references, and a writing sample (5–6 artistic director Garry Hynes, the pages)—this can be an academic essay, creative writing or theatre first woman to win a Tony Award reviews. Entry for candidates with significant relevant experience for directing. may be possible. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be admitted via a qualifying exam if they have relevant professional experience, or be admitted to the PDip. Thinking about applying? Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 a Level 7 (Merit 2) degree may be admitted to the PDip course, with the possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during the year.

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School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Film Production & Direction DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1FPD1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This is a rigorous, skills-based MA offering training in directing, does not set a deadline for producing, camera, sound and editing by leading industry receipt of applications (with some practitioners. As well as acquiring practical filmmaking skills on this exceptions). Offers will be issued course, students are exposed to the history and diversity of film on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as an art form through weekly screenings and lectures. From the as possible. See page 272 for full moment the programme begins, students are involved in collaborative details of when and how to apply. filmmaking tasks which offer real-world training in a range of roles across the film production process. Throughout the year-long programme, students will develop their creative skills in a supportive CONTACT environment while also having the opportunity to take modules in Dr Tony Tracy areas such as television drama, digital film and film administration. T: +353 91 492 999 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates have gone on to success in various areas of the film and 3 GOOD REASONS television industry, finding employment in production companies, TO STUDY THIS COURSE television studios, post-production facilities and as freelance crew. Many have won or been shortlisted for national and international 1. Opportunities exist for students awards, including Brian Deane who won Babelgum Social/ to collaborate with students from other MA courses at the Huston Environment Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for his School of Film & Digital Media. short film Without Words. In 2009 the final project film, FGM, won a Radharc Award for its producers Richard Walsh and Julian 2. Film Production and Direction Ulrichs, who went on to edit the recently released Sing Street. Other graduates are prepared to begin accolades include screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival and wins in film and television production as creative professionals. various short film competitions both nationally and internationally. 3. Students can attend on-campus Minimum Entry Requirements international conferences; those NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2, GPA 3.0, or international recently hosted by the Huston qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Students School include Early Cinema, who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a Level Women in the Picture, New Perspectives on the Quiet Man, 7 (Merit 2) degree may be admitted to the PDip course, with the and New Scottish Cinema. possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during the year.

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55 56 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 www.nuigalway.ie/film-and-theatre AT: MORE OUT FIND work may foradmission. also apply with aproven trackApplicants andtheatre record inpractical film Class Honours(GPA with Second Primary degree 3.0) orequivalent. Minimum Requirements Entry studies. their to PhDprogressed study, of often winning scholarships insupport Many have organisations, andthe publicservice. business arts the ineducation, heritage andtouristfound employment industries, andtheTheatre, Young Magic, Rough Vic (London). have They also Theatre,many the Gate includingthe theatreAbbey companies, nomination, includinganOscar as well as working withsuccess, notable achieving inIreland industry andbeyond, andtelevision film have goneonto work as within writers, the andproducers directors graduates andtheatreRecent the film of programmes Galway at NUI Career Opportunities researcher/scholar. the craft orthrough growing theatrical live as of acritic/ performance, whether or through film exploring the of practicaland doers, medium as thinkers voices individual their students will develop On this course, two creative industries. these between practical differences and theatre, while students also giving asituated the understandingof film shared andtechniques between influences crossover explores This course genres. andcraft these andbetween theory across Through knowledge your practice, this willof you programme, deepen andtheatre. film the media of across and performance storytelling This programme at is aimed the student who shares for apassion Your Course Film andTheatre Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Humanities of School details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See as possible. are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. be issued will exceptions). Offers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES INSTANCE(S):COURSE 1MFT1 NUMBER Varies OFPLACES: DURATION: 1year, full-time MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES www.nuigalway.ie/apply ? applying Thinking about E: 686 T: +353495 Media Film &Digital Huston of School HolohanDr Conn E: T: +353494485 in Drama andTheatre Studies Postgraduate of Director Studies Dr Miriam Haughton CONTACT 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS 3 GOOD time andspace. interplay andtheatre film of across knowledge their the expand of students integratespeakers, and and seminars with visiting this postgraduate programme. forstudents on facilities excellent Huston Film will provide of School Theatre and the andPerformance, Centre for Drama,O’Donoghue Performance. Centre forDrama, Theatre and Filmandthe O’Donoghue of strengths the Huston of School This MAdraws onthe joint [email protected] [email protected] Through modules, workshops workshops Through modules, Two the on-campus buildings,

School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA, PDip: Students may apply for the MA in Film Studies. Those Film Studies: who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be Theory and Practice admitted with relevant professional experience via a qualifying exam, or be admitted to the PDip.

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; 2 years, part-time

Your Course NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 The MA in Film Studies: Theory and Practice is a pioneering programme that prepares students for a range of careers in film, COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1FU4, full-time; 1FU5, part-time screenwriting and media-related areas. Film today offers a broad mix of employment opportunities, including in academia, film and FEES AND FUNDING: media practice, and arts administration. This programme combines Fees information and funding a strong academic focus on the critical and historical study of film, opportunities: pages 274 and 276. with modules addressing digital film practice, screenwriting, film WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway administration, education and festival curation. does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some The programme allows students to pursue either an academic focused exceptions). Offers will be issued pathway or a practice-based approach to film, including the possibility on a continuous basis. Candidates of completing a feature-length screenplay during the academic year. are encouraged to apply as early The full-time programme comprises threee seminar courses during the as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. academic year and a choice from up to six options over two 12-week semesters, from which students must choose three. Part-time students will take half of these modules each year. CONTACT Dr Seán Crosson Career Opportunities T: +353 91 495 687 Graduates have gone on to further research at PhD level and E: [email protected] have acquired positions as lecturers and researchers in third-level institutions. Graduates have also found employment in a range of film festival, film and media production, and journalism roles, including 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE university lecturer, television producer, publisher’s production assistant, film producer and director, newspaper editor, journalist, 1. Duration options: The course may teacher, theatre administrator, and film festival programmer. be taken as a full-time, one-year degree OR as a part-time degree Minimum Entry Requirements taken over a two-year period. QQI Level 8 degree or equivalent, H2.2. GPA 3.0 or equivalent 2. Film Scho0ol: The course is international qualification. Students who do not meet the honours offered within the Huston School degree requirement but have a Level 7 degree (Merit 1) may be of Film & Digital Media, which admitted to the PDip course with the possibility of progressing to the was established in 2003 under the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during the patronage of the (John) Huston year. Applicants are required to submit a writing sample, consisting family. The school offers a dynamic approach to film and digital media of either a graded academic essay or a review essay of a recent film education in a leading centre for (1,000 words), and a personal statement with their application. cinema and digital culture, Galway, FIND OUT MORE AT: which is recognised as a UNESCO www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ City of Film. film-studies.html 3. The programme provides students with a range of important Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 skills for both academic and professional positions and is delivered by leading Film Studies academics and practitioners. NUI GalwayNUI

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57 58 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 english.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ AT: MORE OUT FIND (e.g., with minimum BA GPA 3.0 American of applicants). forNorth oranequivalent international qualification minimum H2.2 result of with a discipline Sciences Humanities orSocial inanArts, BA Minimum Requirements Entry broadcasting, publishing, journalism, writing non-fiction andmarketing. administration, creative teaching, inarts research, writing,succeed PR, Graduatesrange this of careers. programme of are well to placed are These valuable skills thatwork. will translate into easily awide in ateam, andimprove write drafts edit written of well, andrevise, use libraries ideas effectively, articulate work andresources to others, well-researched andpresentations, persuasive, talks give deadlines, learn research aregularandwriting, of how habit to meet achieve onaPhD forexample education, programme. Studentsfurther will transferable orin them skillswell inthe that jobmarket, will serve undergraduate and arange andtoimportant develop of experience their knowledgethe their of English boundaries of beyond extend The taught onthis coursework programme will enable students to Career Opportunities words longandis submitted August. inearly isafter 15,000 The hasconcluded. coursework dissertation been andthe summer students, semesterforpart-time orfourth students, spans semesterforfull-time theand worksecond onthe dissertation Irish The place takes during coursework film, term,digital modernity). history, Wilde, book studies, colonialism,textual theory, film Beckett, drama,studies, Irish andjournalism humanities digital studies, (e.g., as well asand cultural inthe cognate areas theory film andsocial of literature, travel Dickens, literature), (e.g., narratology) theory literary literatureof (e.g., OldandMiddle English, Shakespeare, American from taught awide range modules options inthe of areaselective five plan. afurther Students choose acredible dissertation out Students learn andcarry how revise to resources. scholarly design, skills inwriting, research andthe libraries methods use of andother their andrefine thinking critical their andcriticism, develop theory this students module literary study of someindispensable works Students take onecore taught (Writing module andResearch). In research andwriting project. the asubstantial taught andto coursework autonomous develop knowledge their andskill with lecturers the in develop guidance of dimensionstudents enables This to dissertation). (the two-fold andthe research independent project modules) of a wide selection The MAinEnglish has main two strands: the taught (from classes Your Course English Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Humanities of School www.nuigalway.ie/apply ? applying Thinking about details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See as possible. are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. be issued will exceptions). Offers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES part-time 1MEN2, full-time; INSTANCE(S):COURSE 1MEN1, NUMBER 15 OFPLACES: part-time 2 years, DURATION: 1year, full-time; MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES employers. cultivates valued are by highly skills that anMAinEnglish research skills thinking andcritical advanced communication skills, 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS 3 GOOD E: 492701 T: +35391 Dr CliodhnaCarney CONTACT your particular interests. particular your allowing to you pursue project, studytopic research of foryour knowledge industries. the culture, media education, and as within acareer-advancing asset The oral excellent andwritten [email protected] You own your propose can This qualification is recognised is recognised This qualification

School of Humanities PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA Writing DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1WR1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This MA covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with does not set a deadline for our other postgraduate offerings in literature and publishing, drama receipt of applications (with some and theatre, and film. The course thus builds on our strengths in exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and are encouraged to apply as early other media. The course is open to applicants from any disciplinary as possible. See page 272 for full background (within and beyond the arts) and welcomes all types details of when and how to apply. of writing interests. A ‘qualifier’ option is available for potential applicants who do not have a university degree but have a suitable publications record or sufficient experience in a related creative field. CONTACT Dr John Kenny Students take six modules in total. One of these is year-long and T: +353 91 495 612 compulsory: the Writers’ Seminar. In addition, students elect E: [email protected] five other semester-long modules, two from one semester, and three from the other. As well as year-long workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and playwriting, modules on offer typically 3 GOOD REASONS include Screenwriting, Contemporary Publishing, Copy-editing and TO STUDY THIS COURSE Proofreading, Literary and Cultural Journalism, Feature Writing, 1. Seminar: A weekly Writers’ Travel Writing, and Working with Archives. Seminar features writers, publishers, agents and other Career Opportunities visitors from the writing Graduates have gone on to work in the areas of teaching, journalism, professions. publishing, editing, public relations and marketing. Graduates have 2. Cúirt, Galway’s International also progressed to various doctoral programmes in the humanities— Festival of Literature, is the and it is now also possible to undertake a practice-led PhD in focus in April. Students attend English/Creative Writing at NUI Galway. Many graduates have events and complete a related concentrated on their development as independent writers, and over assessment. 50 books have been published by writers from this MA. 3. Conversion: This is an ideal conversion course—it is open to Minimum Entry Requirements applicants from any disciplinary A university degree (minimum standard 2.2, or US GPA 3.0) or the background. equivalent in education and/or professional experience. Students will be accepted on the basis of their degree result (and/or experience), a sample of recent writing (3,000 words maximum) and Thinking about applying? a personal statement of interest (500 words maximum). Those who www.nuigalway.ie/apply wish to explore possibilities for entry through the ‘qualifier’ option should contact the course director.

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59 School of Humanities PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA Journalism (full or part-time) with specialist options in Sport Journalism Journalism; Digital Journalism; and Financial Journalism.

DURATION: 1 year, full-time); 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15–20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1AJ1; Your Course 1AJ2—MA Journalism for The MA Journalism is designed to give you a professional Practitioners. qualification to work as a journalist in the fast-paced media industry. FEES AND FUNDING: You will take part in an intensive, 12-month training programme in Fees information and funding print, digital, broadcast and multimedia practice as well as important opportunities: pages 274 and 276. contextual understanding about the contemporary world of WHEN TO APPLY: Applications journalism. Core modules include Journalism Bootcamp, Media Law, will be considered in two rounds. Ethics and Regulation, Political Reporting, Multimedia Newsdays, Round 1 closing date—30 April and Innovation. You can chose from a suite of specialisms including 2019. Round 2 closing date— Sports Journalism, Economics and Finance, long-form writing, and 31 July 2019. Data Journalism. You will learn in a dedicated digital newsroom and new state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities, with opportunities to undertake internships at local and national media organisations. CONTACT Tom Felle Career Opportunities T: +353 91 202 049 Graduates on the programme work in a variety of roles in local, E: [email protected] national and international media organisations; in the wider media and communications industry; as communication professionals in 3 GOOD REASONS business, NGOs, politics and government. TO STUDY THIS COURSE Minimum Entry Requirements 1. Hands on: The programme is To be accepted you must have a minimum Second Class Honours practice based, with weekly writing degree (ideally at 2.1 honours or higher) or equivalent. To apply, send and multimedia assignments your CV, a personal statement of no more than 500 words detailing designed to give you the professional skills required to work your interest in the programme and your career aspirations, and at in the media. least one sample of your work; for example, a blog post, student media, short radio or television or other media. We also welcome 2. Facilities: NUI Galway has applications from people with prior experience in journalism looking invested in state-of-the-art media to update their skills. facilities including new digital newsrooms and multimedia labs, FIND OUT MORE AT: radio and television studios, and www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ equipment. journalism.html 3. Alumni network: Graduates of the programme work at all levels in the media, and you’ll be joining a network of highly connected alumni.

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COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MLP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway As Ireland’s only postgraduate programme dedicated to literature does not set a deadline for and publishing, this MA provides the opportunity to study the history receipt of applications (with some and business of publishing within the context of literary study. The exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates programme offers a perspective on the industrial and commercial are encouraged to apply as early dimensions to the production of literature and provides insights as possible. See page 272 for full into book and magazine production, copy-editing, publishing law, details of when and how to apply. marketing, electronic publishing, book history and digital studies.

Course Content: Modules offered are: Contemporary Publishing; CONTACT Electronic Publishing; Copy-editing and Proofreading; Publishing Dr Rebecca Barr Law; Marketing Communications; Introduction to Business; Digital T: +353 91 495 609 Marketing; Book History; Textual Studies; Representations of the E: [email protected] Book in Literature and Film; The Nineteenth-Century Literary Marketplace; Travel Literature; Literature of North America; Medieval Aesthetics and Poetic Art; Discovering the Archives; Cultural 3 GOOD REASONS Journalism; From Globe to Globe; Irish Drama and Theatre from TO STUDY THIS COURSE Wilde to O’Casey; Irish Drama and Theatre from Beckett to the 1. Professional journal: The Present; Thinking about Theatre; Literature and Colonialism; Studies publication of the journal ROPES in Oral History; Film in the Digital Age. is integral to the programme and students take full responsibility Career Opportunities for its production. Graduates have found positions in a range of fields, including 2. Speaker series: A regular publishing, advertising, bookselling, journalism, arts administration, series, Publishers on Publishing, public relations and teaching. Employers include Gill & Macmillan, brings people working in Columba Press, the Educational Company of Ireland, Business & publishing in Ireland and abroad Finance, Angry Robot, Elsevier and Penguin. Some graduates opt for to discuss their careers. further study in doctoral programmes. 3. Visits and volunteering: There are opportunities for visits Minimum Entry Requirements to publishing houses, printers NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, H2.2 overall with H2.1 in one and other relevant businesses. subject. GPA 3.0 or equivalent. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if Some students volunteer with applicable. book fairs and literary festivals and some become interns with FIND OUT MORE AT: Irish publishers. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ literature-publishing.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

61 School of Humanities PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA, PDip: Students may only apply for the MA. Those who Digital Media do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be admitted via a qualifying exam, or be admitted to the PDip.

DURATION: 1 year, full-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 14 Your Course COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MDM1 The MA in Digital Media provides advanced creative and technical FEES AND FUNDING: education in digital media within a supportive educational Fees information and funding environment. It is a multidisciplinary programme, which appeals opportunities: pages 274 and 276. to graduates from relevant academic backgrounds and industry WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway professionals who want to develop or extend existing skills. does not set a deadline for Modules comprise: E-Learning; Databases; Internet Programming; receipt of applications (with some Emerging Web Media; Research Methods; Interactive Digital Media; exceptions). Offers will be issued Digital Marketing; Human Computer Interaction; Creative Practice: on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Digital Media Perspectives; Graphics and Image Processing; as possible. See page 272 for full Introduction to Creative Difference and Innovation; Service Learning; details of when and how to apply. Digital Media Analytics and Visualisation; 3D Modelling and Animation; Digital Play and Practice; Digital Film and Culture. CONTACT Career Opportunities Tony Tracy The career paths from this course are limitless, and our graduates T: +353 91 492 999 are sought after by a wide range of industries. Areas that former E: [email protected] graduates are currently working in include television production, information technology, graphic and interaction design, web design 3 GOOD REASONS and development, and higher education. A number of graduates TO STUDY THIS COURSE have carried on to undertake PhD research, while others have utilised the creative and entrepreneurial skills developed on the 1. This unique course is delivered course to develop their final projects into business opportunities. by combining expertise from the Huston School of Film & Digital Media, the Information Technology Minimum Entry Requirements Department and Insight (Centre for NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2, GPA 3.0 or international Data Analytics). qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a Level 2. Digital media enable the 7 degree (Merit 2) may be admitted to the PDip course with the creation and synthesis of different art forms in unique ways. Students possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of from the MA in Digital Media have 60% in their course work during the year. won awards at national level in FIND OUT MORE AT: the areas of e-learning and digital www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ storytelling. digital-media.html 3. In 2013 the course was shortlisted for the gradireland Postgraduate Course of the Year (IT) Award.

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DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Digital Cultures 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 16

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MAD1, full-time; 1MAD2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This course introduces students to concepts, debates, tools and methods related to the application of digital technologies to WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway humanities research and creative (especially literary) practice. does not set a deadline for The programme is co-taught by staff from English, Information receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued Technology (IT), Media Studies and other units, including the James on a continuous basis. Candidates Hardiman Library. It will focus on the use of digital tools for text- are encouraged to apply as early mining and data visualisation, and on the creation and use of digital as possible. See page 272 for full editions, digital archives and ‘born-digital’ literature. It will also details of when and how to apply. examine wider cultural questions about the impact of technologies on society. For some graduates, the programme may provide a stepping stone to further research, such as a PhD; for others, it may CONTACT provide a skill-set for digital creative practice, or employment in Professor Sean Ryder areas of cultural heritage, IT, education, media and more. T: +353 91 493 009 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates will be able to follow employment opportunities in 3 GOOD REASONS which a combination of a high level of IT skills may be required in TO STUDY THIS COURSE conjunction with core humanities skills in communication, analysis, 1. Allows you to develop skills research and creativity. This includes areas such as information and with digital technology and apply communication technologies; creative arts; cultural heritage; media; them to research and to creative teaching; and further research. arts. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Allows you to reflect on the role and impact of new technologies Applicants will require a NQAI Level 8 degree, Second Class on culture and society. Honours, or equivalent, with a 2.1 in a related subject. Where applicants do not meet the formal academic requirements they 3. Provides knowledge and skills can apply for entry through the university’s Recognition for Prior that may be useful in a variety of Learning Policy. employments, including education, cultural heritage, media, design FIND OUT MORE AT: and creative practice. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ digital-cultures.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

63 64 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 medieval-studies.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ AT: MORE OUT FIND written the as applicant’s of well as samples work. research project, stating herorhis references academic potentiala forcompleting record, academic is basedonanapplicant’s Selection subject. international undergraduate 8) inarelevant (at Level degree NFQ oraGPA Grade Class 1BA, Honours, A Second 3.3, of orequivalent Minimum Requirements Entry teaching andadministration. service, civil the trade, print services, journalism, financial research consultancies, andmuseum publishing studies, library andthe book development, academia. of includecultural These outside andheritage life, of inmanyhave walks employment finding of areasonable expectation Toronto of ortheDurham, universities Leeds orSouthernCalifornia Galway, like NUI at universities Trinity Dublin, Oxford, College Graduates to Studies inMedieval whoPhD donotproceed research Career Opportunities is languages required. these of languageand another (of No medieval prior choice). their knowledge Literature (English, French, German orIrish). Students also take Latin from Archaeology, and History electives students Classics, choose inpalaeographyAlong with core modules andmanuscript studies, worlds. and Medieval research foracademic inthe Late Antique skillstechnical necessary multidimensional way learn while they core linguistic andother Europe across as well as theto inIreland, past, view ina The course’s requirements encourage interdisciplinary students the Middleend of Ages. to the from LateIrish—cultures, Antiquity andsocieties languages students with afirm foundation inthe study European—including of uniquein Ireland, programme, provides This cross-disciplinary Your Course Medieval Studies Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Geography of andArchaeology School Literatures, Languages, andCultures of School Humanities of School www.nuigalway.ie/apply ? applying Thinking about details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See possible. as are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. be issued will exceptions). Offers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES part-time 1MVS2, full-time; INSTANCE(S):COURSE 1MVS1, NUMBER 15 OFPLACES: part-time 2 years, DURATION: MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES scholarly research.scholarly forinnovative the tools needed them with this equips course ormanuscriptlanguages studies, might have noprior knowledge of 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS 3 GOOD E: 493547 T: +35391 LoPreteDr Kimberly CONTACT Studies at NUI Galway.Studies at NUI to aPhDto proceed inMedieval andare wellscholarships, placed America, oftenNorth winning pursued PhDs inEurope or eligible for certain travel forcertain bursaries. eligible are also they conference; IMBAS (CAMPS) andthe postgraduate andPre-ModernMedieval Studies Centre forAntique, university’s Designed forstudents who Designed [email protected] About half of graduates of half have About Students participate in the inthe Students participate 1 year, full-time;

School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Old and Middle Irish 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1OMI1, full-time; 1OMI2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The MA in Old and Middle Irish is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the Irish language and literature of the WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway period c. 600–c. 1200. It is aimed at those who already have a good does not set a deadline for basic knowledge of Irish (medieval or modern) or another Celtic receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued language and, in exceptional circumstances, at those who have an on a continuous basis. Candidates appropriate other background to undertake the study of Old and are encouraged to apply as early Middle Irish from the beginning. as possible. See page 272 for full The programme offers taught modules in the following: details of when and how to apply. • Grammar of Old and Middle Irish;

• Literary History 600–1200; CONTACT • Close reading of medieval Irish texts; An tOllamh Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha • History, scholarship and culture in medieval Ireland; T: +353 91 493 010 • Comparative Celtic Linguistics. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities Graduates have found employment in teaching and academic 3 GOOD REASONS research, publishing and the print and electronic media, and have TO STUDY THIS COURSE developed careers in the interpretation and management of culture 1. You gain a thorough grounding and heritage. The programme provides an excellent foundation for in the native language of medieval higher research programmes (MLitt and PhD) in many fields of Irish Ireland and a deep understanding language and Celtic Studies of the medieval, the early modern and of its deservedly famous literature. the contemporary period. The skills acquired are also highly relevant 2. Irish language support: While for research in medieval Irish history and archaeology. teaching is through English (to accommodate students from Minimum Entry Requirements different backgrounds), the use of NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, Second Class Honours or Irish is actively supported, and the equivalent. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. University’s bilingual campus is of special benefit to all students of FIND OUT MORE AT: Irish, of whatever period. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 3. The programme provides an old-middle-irish.html excellent foundation for MLitt and PhD higher research programmes.

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65 School of Humanities PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Culture and Colonialism 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CC1, full-time; 1CC2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This multi-disciplinary MA explores literature, politics and culture from Ireland to India, and from Africa to the Middle East. Students WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway analyse imperial ascendancies, race and racial theories, nationalist does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some movements, postcolonial experiences, the rise of neo-colonial exceptions). Offers will be issued thought, multiculturalism and interculturalism, and the implications of on a continuous basis. Candidates globalisation and development for the modern world. are encouraged to apply as early Modules/coursework on offer may include: as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. • Literature and Colonialism; • Cinema and Colonialism; CONTACT • Studies in the History of Colonialism and Imperialism; Dr Muireann Ó Cinneide • Decolonization and Neo-Colonialism: The Politics of ‘Development’; T: +353 91 495 388 • Colonialism and Cultural Theory; E: [email protected] • Approaches to Culture and Colonialism; • Travel Literature; 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Political Economy, Colonialism and Globalization (How To Argue with an Economist). 1. This MA allows students to combine the specialisation of Career Opportunities postgraduate research with the MA in Culture and Colonialism graduates have gone on to careers adaptable skills training of a in development work, NGOs, law, university lecturing, publishing, multidisciplinary approach. media, journalism, community work, teaching (primary and 2. Students benefit from the secondary), film-making, advertising and the civil service. The legacy of an MA programme programme has a particularly strong record in research training: established in 1994. a high proportion of its students have proceeded to doctoral programmes in Ireland, Britain and North America, with many of 3. The programme has them winning prestigious funding awards. continuously re-invented itself in changing ideological climates Minimum Entry Requirements while maintaining its primary goal: to offer a critical education of the NQAI Level 8 at H2.2 in relevant subject area, GPA 3.0 or equivalent cultural discourses of power. international qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ culture-colonialism.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 66 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA Classics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCV1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This MA programme provides you with the professional skills does not set a deadline for required for the study of Classical Antiquity and the early Middle receipt of applications (with some Ages. Areas of focus follow the research interests of staff, and exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates reflect our thematic focus on fusion and transformation between the are encouraged to apply as early cultures and languages of Graeco-Roman antiquity and those of the as possible. See page 272 for full early Christian world and the Middle Ages, including Ireland. details of when and how to apply. You will study a language as part of the programme. Latin is offered from beginners’ to advanced level. The course combines the study CONTACT of classical and medieval varieties, with particular reference to Professor Michael Clarke Hiberno-Latin. Classical and Christian Greek are also studied, both T: +353 91 495 230 at beginners’ and higher level. Work culminates in a dissertation E: [email protected] prepared under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Modules include: Ancient Languages and Classical Studies I and 3 GOOD REASONS II, and a dissertation (30 ECTS) of 15,000–20,000 words (maximum) TO STUDY THIS COURSE must also be completed. 1. There is a strong emphasis on Career Opportunities the interpretation of visual and material culture alongside texts Graduates have found employment in many fields, such as and languages. humanities and linguistics, and do archaeology and museum and cultural work. Classics is recognised as a knowledge base suitable 2. Students on the course for higher-level work in these areas and a training in key transferable are closely allied with those on the MA (Medieval Studies) skills. programme, leading to a particularly rich academic Minimum Entry Requirements interaction in the study of Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent with language, cultural history and/ Second Class Honours Grade 1 or equivalent in Classics, Classical or archaeology, according to Civilisation, Medieval Studies, or a related discipline. the specialist orientation of the student. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 3. Opportunities for future classics.html research are fostered through ongoing projects and the university’s interdisciplinary Centre for Antique, Medieval and Pre-Modern Studies (CAMPS).

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67 68 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 photographer Paul Kinsella). Ríonach Ní Néill and Árainn (choreographer Conamara of and skirts wearing the traditional red was inspired the by women piece) and performance Cótaí Dearga (a dance/film irish-studies-literature-history.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ AT: MORE OUT FIND IELTSqualification. 6.5, applicable. score of orequivalent if GPA 3.0 atorequivalent international H2.2, 8degree NQAI Level Minimum Requirements Entry programmes inIreland, America. Britain andNorth the MAinIrishof Studies to have doctoral research proceeded graduates of Alarge proportion publishing andthe publicservice. journalism, heritage andtourism sectors, the arts, and secondary), graduatesRecent have inteaching (primary foundemployment Career Opportunities programme. knowledgeprevious the Irish of to language this is required forentry language material original is studied andintranslation. inits both No instruction isThe of the English, course medium of andIrish research. the MAdissertation and direct the year. academic Graduate research training isto provided support throughout are seminars andworkshops scheduled guest trips, Field to the present fromday. nineteenth century theexperience early the Irish of aimingto overview provide acomprehensive throughout, modern Ireland. of development The approach is interdisciplinary inthe issues historical, key of examination cultural andsocial on the nineteenth andtwentiethcenturies acritical andprovides run within the Centre forIrish The programme Studies. focuses English,of History, andis andPolitical Irish, Science, Sociology This drawing programme, is aninterdisciplinary onthe disciplines Your Course Literature andHistory Irish Studies— Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Humanities of School details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See possible. as are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. issued will be exceptions). O˜ers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES part-time 1MHL2, full-time; INSTANCE¥S¦:COURSE 1MLH1, NUMBER 15 OFPLACES: part-time 2 years, DURATION: 1year, full-time; MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES E: 492893 T: +35391 Cronin Dr Nessa E: 493660 T: +35391 Dr LouisdePaor CONTACT www.nuigalway.ie/apply ? applying Thinking about people, inIreland andbeyond. people, endeavours Irish of political on the cultural, and social research teaching and advanced worldwide forinterdisciplinary theas premier oneof locations has establisheditself this MA, (unique inIreland), which o˜ers 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS ´ GOOD weekend courses there. weekend courses intensivetwo Irish language attending Conamara Gaeltacht, instruction inthe further receive students will oncampus, module contemporary settings. contemporary historical inits and experience the Irish of aspects key explores programme learning of The Centre forIrish Studies [email protected] [email protected] As well as the Irish-language As This interdisciplinary This interdisciplinary

School of Humanities PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Irish Studies— 2 years, part-time Literature and Music NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MLM1, full-time; 1MLM2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This MA in Irish Studies (Literature and Music) o˜ers an intensive academic curriculum in Irish Literature Studies and Irish Music WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Studies, focusing in particular on the nineteenth and twentieth does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some centuries. Using a dynamic interdisciplinary approach, aspects of exceptions). O˜ers will be issued Irish historical experience and Irish identities are examined through on a continuous basis. Candidates critical reading of literature in Irish (studied in translation) and in are encouraged to apply as early English and through the prism of music, from traditional to popular. as possible. See page 272 for full The medium of instruction of the course is English, and Irish details of when and how to apply. language material is studied both in its original and in translation. No previous knowledge of the Irish language is required for entry to this CONTACT programme. Ms Samantha Williams T: +353 91 492 051 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] Graduates of this programme may find employment in teaching (primary and secondary), the arts, heritage and tourism sectors, journalism, media, publishing and the public service. A large ´ GOOD REASONS proportion of graduates of the MA in Irish Studies have proceeded to TO STUDY THIS COURSE doctoral research programmes in Ireland, Britain and North America. 1. The Centre for Irish Studies is one of the premier locations Minimum Entry Requirements worldwide for interdisciplinary NFQ Level 8 degree at H2.2, GPA 3.0 or equivalent international research and advanced teaching qualification. IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent if applicable. on the cultural, social and political endeavours of Irish people, in FIND OUT MORE AT: Ireland and beyond. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 2. Irish Music Studies is central irish-studies-literature-music.html to teaching and research at the Centre for Irish Studies, an established area of excellence Cótaí Dearga (a dance/ at NUI Galway, which is ranked film and performance among the world’s top 1% of piece) was inspired by universities. the women wearing the traditional red skirts of 3. This MA programme Conamara and Árainn (choreographer Ríonach draws on the achievements of Ní Néill and photographer outstanding scholars and a vibrant Paul Kinsella). postgraduate research cluster in Irish Music Studies at NUI Galway.

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69 70 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 history.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ AT: MORE OUT FIND GPA is required. 3.3inHistory of orequivalent with aH2.1 degree Class HonoursBA A Second or Minimum Requirements Entry and publicadministration. services, andarchives library cultural andheritage development, such as research, teaching, print media, andelectronic tourism, History. Graduates are also well suited inareas to employment foundation anexcellent The MAprovides fordoctoral studies in Career Opportunities the programme. of component essential involving original research is an dissertation Afinal presentations. andoral reports reviews, essays, includeprojects, assessment of Modes coursework. by are assessed website). Allmodules course list (see on core comprises andoptionalThe modules course findings. present your the historicalto using of the skills, techniques profession analytical and the media interpret You the past. research and will develop You will learn to evaluate ways inwhich historians, politicians andlimitations. uses ontheir range reflecting historical of sources, introduce to you a history modernin modern, andmedieval early interpreting theof challenges understanding of Specialists the past. This programme asophisticated master’s to you enables develop Your Course History Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Humanities of School details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See possible. as are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. be issued will exceptions). Offers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI humanities/ www.nuigalway.ie/scholarships- visit Scholarship opportunity; 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES part-time 1MAH2, full-time; INSTANCE(S):COURSE 1MAH1, NUMBER 15 OFPLACES: part-time 2 years, DURATION: 1year, full-time; MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES E: 642 495 T: +35391 Dr John Cunningham CONTACT www.nuigalway.ie/apply ? applying Thinking about analytical skills. analytical and critical students to develop 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS 3 GOOD international rankings. QS subject consistently in highly placed formats. information inprint andelectronic of presenting different modes on and encouraged to reflect evaluating evidence of methods This programme enables [email protected] History at NUI Galway at NUI History is Graduates are trained in School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International Contemporary 2 years, part-time Literatures and Media NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MIC1, full-time; 1MIC2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This is a multidisciplinary and comparative MA programme designed for students with an interest in contemporary literatures WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway and media. It familiarises students with the movements, authors, does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some texts and themes of international contemporary literature. It exceptions). Offers will be issued broadens their intellectual horizons and provides them with the on a continuous basis. Candidates skills for research and critical analysis. Students will be prepared are encouraged to apply as early for careers in media, arts administration, teaching, translation, and as possible. See page 272 for full international marketing and communications. details of when and how to apply. The course programme includes the study of seminal texts, films, and other media by international authors and artists from CONTACT the 1960s to the post-modern era and beyond. Non-English Professor Hans-Walter texts will be read in translation. Core modules are: The Arts of Schmidt-Hannisa Reading; Worlds of Fantasy: Literature, Film, Computer Games; T: +353 91 492 239 Resisting through Culture: Conflicts in Europe and Beyond; and E: [email protected] Contemporary Literary Genres.

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Postgraduate students acquire a flexible skills base in dealing with creative and communicative tasks, along with analytical, 1. The course provides excellent organisational and research skills. They move on to avail of a preparation for students interested corresponding range of career opportunities after graduation. in pursuing a PhD in this area. Careers can be developed in, for example, publishing, print and 2. This multidisciplinary course electronic media, the culture industries and education. prepares students for careers in media, arts administration, Minimum Entry Requirements teaching, translation, and Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent in any international marketing and discipline with a strong literature or media component. communications.

FIND OUT MORE AT: 3. The course addresses the fundamental cultural changes www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ brought about by factors such international-contemporary-literatures-media.html as globalisation, the end of the Cold War, and technological and communicative innovations in the late 20th century.

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71 72 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 gender-globalisation-rights.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ AT: MORE OUT FIND satisfied. completely the formal may considered if be requirements are not Arts of College the suitablePublication/professional by as deemed experience 8), orequivalent international Level Qualifications of qualification. (at inarelevant discipline degree Nationala primary Framework mustApplicants have Class in Honoursorbetter attained Second Minimum Requirements Entry human andthe rights humanities. sciences, insocial education level forfourth The qualification MAis arecognised schools. to teaching moved insecondary havein education successfully Severalstudents with aninterest work. andsocial violence domestic international working inthe sector, health NGOs women’s rights, Graduates have with arange foundemployment national of and Career Opportunities research andwriting development. skills andprofessional summer Practical months. throughout the strengthen year workshops the which over is completed andaresearchfor details), dissertation, website course (see core comprises andoptionalThe modules course isknowledge genderandglobalissues required. of andorganisations placement with agencies a professional where completing of research.advanced Thepossibility the MAalso offers andinternationally, locally employment, of as well fields as for inrelevant agenderperspective andto apply gender analysis to conduct Students acquire the knowledge andtools necessary forin-depth through study globalissues of agenderlens. opportunity The MAinGender, aunique offers Globalisation andRights Your Course and Rights Gender, Globalisation Global Women’sStudies: Studies andCeltic Sciences, Social Arts, of College Political of School andSociology Science E: 494116T: +35391 Dr. Scriver Stacey CONTACT details of when of andhowdetails to apply. forfull page272 See as possible. are encouraged as to early apply on acontinuous Candidates basis. be issued will exceptions). Offers applications of (with some receipt adeadlinefor notset does WHEN TO APPLY: Galway NUI 274 pages and276. opportunities: informationFees andfunding AND FUNDING: FEES part-time 1GG2, full-time; INSTANCE(S):COURSE 1GG1, NUMBER 15 OFPLACES: part-time 2 years, DURATION: 1year, full-time; MA AVAILABLE:PROGRAMMES dimensions the MAexperience. of research andstudent-led collaborative engagement, civic organisation the which enhances with apartner to weeks eight may available, be involving six 3. 2. 1. TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS 3 GOOD disciplines. postgraduate study inrelated to pursuealso further equipped addressed. and international are development gender,of equality, human rights organisations, andwhere issues non-governmental andmedia advocacy, ingovernmental, policy,in applied research and to pursue careers necessary students with the knowledge Skills-building: This MA equips This Skills-building: MAequips [email protected]

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School of Humanities College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Values and Knowledge 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 12

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MVK1, full-time; 1MVK2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The relation between values and knowledge is a central concern for any society. At present, it is widely assumed that the pursuit of WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway knowledge is valuable only to the degree that it has measurable does not set a deadline for practical benefits as an outcome. Our MA programme o˜ers a receipt of applications (with some exceptions). O˜ers will be issued context for detailed consideration of this assumption. We identify on a continuous basis. Candidates and question the issues involved at deeper levels of analysis than are are encouraged to apply as early available through ordinary discussion. as possible. See page 272 for full This high level of critical scrutiny is made possible through the details of when and how to apply. programme’s broad philosophical perspective—engaging with questions arising in other disciplines also. More specifically, our CONTACT programme provides an in-depth study of di˜erent forms of value Dr Tsarina Doyle in terms of both their cognitive basis and their relation to other T: +353 91 495 473 areas of knowledge and activity. We also consider the way in which E: [email protected] knowledge has been defined and theorized since the Enlightenment. The programme combines historical perspectives and contemporary critical debates so as to provide a set of analytic and argumentative ´ GOOD REASONS skills that are advantageous for further work in philosophy or for TO STUDY THIS COURSE competing in the job market. Detailed course descriptions and 1. Skills developed during this module titles are on our course website. course are highly transferable in the areas of critical thinking, self- Career Opportunities directed learning, and written and Graduates with this qualification will be eligible for doctoral research oral communication. and careers in the public and social services, education, research, 2. Graduates may find consultancy, administration, cultural organizations, NGOs and employment in education, journalism. research, public service, consultancy, administration and Minimum Entry Requirements cultural organisations. Applicants should have or expect to obtain a grade of an overall 3. The MA programme is an Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2) or higher, with a Second excellent stepping stone towards a Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2:1) in Philosophy in their first degree. PhD in a range of humanities and Applications are welcome from students whose primary degree is in social science subjects. philosophy or a cognate subject.

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73 School of Political Science and Sociology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA Politics and Sociology DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PSO1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 1 June 2019 This programme comprises core taught modules in Politics and Sociology and a thesis of 20,000 words which will be supervised by a member of the school’s academic staff, providing one-to-one support CONTACT and expertise in the student’s chosen field of enquiry. Dr Michelle Millar Modules on offer include Philosophy of Social Science; Social T: +353 91 493 634 Theory; Research Methods of Social Sciences; Political Theory; E: michelle.millar@nuigalway Welfare, Social Change and Irish Society; and Comparative Politics. Students will undertake a 30 ECTS thesis as part of the Master’s. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities This programme will be of interest to students who wish to pursue 1. This is Ireland’s only MA careers in the public sector, non-governmental organisations, or combining Politics and Sociology. research, or pursue PhD studies. Students can undertake doctoral 2. This programme offers students studies in political theory, social theory, politics, sociology, research the opportunity to critically explore methodologies and policy studies. They will acquire valuable written social and political forces that and oral communication skills, and group work, critical thinking impact on contemporary issues. and problem-solving skills, furnishing them with essential graduate 3. This programme will be of employment skills. interest to students who wish to pursue careers in the public sector, Minimum Entry Requirements non-governmental organisations, A primary degree or its equivalent, with Second Class Honours or research, or pursue PhD studies. Grade 2 overall. Applicants should also have achieved an upper Second Class Honours degree (2.1) or equivalent, GPAs of at least 3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent for international students, in a relevant subject Thinking about applying? such as Sociology, Politics, Public and Social Policy, Geography, www.nuigalway.ie/apply History, Economics or Law. An interview may, in addition, form part of the application process.

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DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Your Course 2 years, part-time This is an interdisciplinary programme that combines training in the NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 practical skills of advocacy and activism with an exploration of the COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MPA1, theories and concepts that inform these fields. No other programme full-time; 1MPA2, part-time in Ireland offers students the opportunity to acquire skills and training in such a breadth of disciplines, including management, FEES AND FUNDING: communications, public relations and human rights. By drawing Fees information and funding on the expertise of scholars and practitioners across these fields, opportunities: pages 274 and 276. the MA provides the skills crucial for those who wish to work WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway in organizations that seek to shift attitudes and initiate change, does not set a deadline for including those working in community organisations, international receipt of applications (with some relations, development, labour, rights, health and the environment. exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates Career Opportunities are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full Graduates have gone on to pursue a range of careers in lobbying, details of when and how to apply. campaigning, advocacy and humanitarian roles in organisations such as the SOAR Foundation, PETA, UNOCHA, GOAL Ireland, ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, Amnesty International (Irish section), Cancer Care West, the National CONTACT Youth Council of Ireland, Trócaire, Spunout, and the Washington Post. Dr Fiona Bateman T: +353 91 495 918 Others have continued in higher education, with a number of PhDs E: [email protected] completed or underway. It should be noted that while the MA is structured towards careers in the not-for-profit sector, many of the skills gained during the year, for example those in research methods, 3 GOOD REASONS analysis, media and communications, are transferable to any sector. TO STUDY THIS COURSE

1. This is a unique programme Minimum Entry Requirements that delivers a grounding in NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2. GPA 3.0 or international both the theory and practice of qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Students advocacy and activism, drawing who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a Level on a range of disciplines and 7 (Merit 2) degree may be admitted to the PDip course with the experts, and challenging you to possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of think about the world from new 60% in their course work during the year. perspectives.

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3. The diversity of experience and backgrounds in the class

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75 Burren College of Art (BCA) College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA, MFA

DURATION: 1 year, full-time (MA); Art and Ecology 2 years, full-time (MFA)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 25

COURSE INSTANCE(S): Not applicable. Apply online via Burren College of Arts: www.burrencollege.ie Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: The two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) provides an immersive Fees information and funding education in the development of professional practice as an opportunities: pages 274 and 276. ecologically oriented artist while the one-year MA provides a For further scholarship information master’s-level education in art appropriate for a diverse range of please visit www.burrencollege.ie applications. WHEN TO APPLY: Apply by 1 Studio research provides for the development of artistic practice February 2019. Applications will alongside students in the MFA/MA Studio Art. These modules continue to be considered on a provide for studio-based investigation and experimentation rolling review, based on available space on the programme. leading to the production of a substantial body of work. Theory and Art and Ecology engages with historical and contemporary discourses informing arts practice and ecological issues. In the CONTACT first year an Introduction to Ecosystem Science provides an Lisa Newman understanding of the operation of ecosystems through lectures Director of Admissions and first-hand experience of the Burren. This is extended in Burren College of Art, Newtown Ecology and Sustainability in the Burren, which examines the Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare stewardship of the area as a microcosm of environmental and T: +353 65 7077 200 ecological issues. Professional Studies modules are taken with the E: [email protected] MFA/MA Studio Art students and focus on the development of the professional skills necessary to survive and thrive as an artist. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities Graduate artists find work in related fields, such as art curating, 1. MFA and MA students have gallery administration and art education. The knowledge, skills and their own dedicated studio space understanding developed in this programme are transferable to a at the Burren College of Art (BCA) and access to all BCA faculty as wide variety of applications, depending on the individual graduate. appropriate. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Students on both programmes Applicants should normally have a bachelor’s degree with first or produce a final exhibition of both upper Second Class Honours in Fine Art; or a bachelor’s degree personal and collaborative work, with a major in Fine Art, with a GPA of 3.50 or above, or evidence which will demonstrate the skills necessary to survive and thrive as of equivalent achievement. In the case of an outstanding portfolio, practising artists. a bachelor’s degree with a lower Second Class/2.2 Honour/GPA 3.0 may be accepted. All eligible applicants are interviewed either 3. Lectures and field trips provide in person or by phone. first-hand experience of the Burren as a microcosm of environmental FIND OUT MORE AT: and ecological issues. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ art-ecology.html Thinking about applying? www.burrencollege.ie NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 76 Burren College of Art (BCA) College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA, MFA (Master of Fine Arts)

DURATION: MA, 1 year, full-time; Fine Art: Studio Art MFA, 2 years, full-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): Not applicable. Apply at www.burrencollege.ie

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Irish & EU students: €9,500; The two-year MFA provides an immersive education in the international students: €17,886. development of professional practice as an artist while the one-year Scholarship information available MA provides a master’s-level education in art appropriate to a diverse at www.burrencollege.ie range of applications. Students on both programmes produce a WHEN TO APPLY: Apply by 1 final exhibition and also demonstrate capabilities for critical enquiry February 2019. Applications will through fine art, with the ability to evaluate their work through an continue to be considered on a informed grasp of the social, cultural and theoretical concerns shaping rolling review, based on available the discourse on contemporary fine art research and practice. space on the programme. Studio practice and critique is at the core of the MFA and MA programmes, comprising studio-based individual mentoring and rigorous group critiques. Modules include (for those that are studio- CONTACT based): Historical and Critical Studies; and Professional Studies. They Lisa Newman Director of Admissions are delivered through seminars, symposia and educational visits to T: +353 65 707 7200 Dublin, London and Berlin. E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduate artists find work as professional artists and in related fields, 3 GOOD REASONS such as art curating, gallery administration and art education. The TO STUDY THIS COURSE knowledge, skills and understanding developed in this programme 1. Students have their own are transferable to a wide variety of applications, depending on the dedicated studio space at the individual graduate. Burren College of Art and access to all BCA faculty as appropriate. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Scholarship opportunities are Applicants should normally have a bachelor’s degree with first or available. For more information upper Second Class Honours in Fine Art; or a bachelor’s degree please visit the website: with a major in Fine Art with a GPA of 3.50 or above; or evidence www.burrencollege.ie/ of equivalent achievement. In the case of an outstanding portfolio, programmes/post-baccalaureate/ a bachelor’s degree with a lower Second Class Honours/2.2/GPA fees-scholarships/ 3.0 may be accepted. All eligible applicants are interviewed either in 3. Stunning campus in County person or by phone. Clare: BCA was purpose-built to FIND OUT MORE AT: the highest standards in 1993 in www.burrencollege.ie/college/mfama-studio-art the grounds of a sixteenth-century castle—winning architectural awards and becoming subject to a preservation order.

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77 Burren College of Art (BCA) College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Post Baccalaureate (HDIp, Fine Art)

Fine Art DURATION: 1 year full-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): Not applicable. Apply at www.burrencollege.ie

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This post-baccalaureate programme assists you in finding your opportunities: pages 274 and 276. voice as an artist and prepares you for application to and potential Further scholarship information enrolment in an MFA programme. available at www.burrencollege.ie

Studio practice and critique is at the core of the programme, taking WHEN TO APPLY: Apply by 1 the form of negotiated projects for independent study that also February 2019: Applications will involve portfolio preparation and career planning. Studio courses continue to be considered on a provide teaching in a choice of disciplines where you work alongside rolling review, based on available undergraduate students. Historical and Critical Studies examines space on the programme. key concepts in modern and contemporary art to assist you in contextualising your emerging art practice. The Burren: Culture and Environment introduces you to a wide range of environmental and CONTACT cultural studies in the west of Ireland, ranging from natural history and Lisa Newman geology to archaeology to modern history. You will also visit galleries Director of Admissions and museums in Dublin, with optional trips to London and Berlin. T: +353 65 707 7200 E: [email protected] Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants should normally have a primary degree (at NFQ level 7 or 8). A major in fine art is not required for this programme. All eligible 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE applicants are interviewed either in person or by phone. 1. Post Baccalaureate students Career Opportunities have their own dedicated studio Graduates have found employment in professions associated with space at the Burren College of the practice of art. Art and the availability of all BCA faculty as appropriate. FIND OUT MORE AT: 2. Scholarship opportunities www.nuigalway.ie/taught-postgraduate-courses/post-bacc-fine- are available. Please visit the art.html website: www.burrencollege.ie/ programmes/post-baccalaureate/ fees-scholarships/for details

3. The Post Baccalaureate is an excellent choice for artists who received an undergraduate degree in a non-art field and who now want to progress on to an MA or MFA programme.

Thinking about applying? www.burrencollege.ie NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 78 School of Psychology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis DURATION: 2 years, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1ABA1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course GARDA VETTING/POLICE This Master of Science (MSc) programme is designed to meet your CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ needs as a practitioner to improve socially significant behaviours police clearance is required for this in individuals with development disabilities through behavioural programme. Please see page 273 assessment and application of evidence-based interventions. for further information. Students will gain skills to work as practitioners in the areas of CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2019 education, rehabilitation and behaviour support. The principles and strategies of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be applied to a range of human behaviour, including social skills, academic and CONTACT adaptive skills, as well as to support individuals with challenging Dr. Helena Lydon T: +353 91 494 457 behaviour. In addition, the programme aims to provide students with E: [email protected] training and supervision to conduct applied research with clinical populations. Applied Behaviour Analysis is comprised of evidence- based practices, which are often recommended as the best approach ´ GOOD REASONS for working with people with intellectual disabilities or pervasive TO STUDY THIS COURSE developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder. 1. The MSc in ABA o˜ers a Verified Course Sequence which Career opportunities is applicable towards Behaviour Past students have been employed nationally and internationally Analyst Certification bACB, across a variety of education and behaviour support services for eligibility requirements allowing children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. graduates to work as practitioners In addition, students support individuals within mental health in organisations or as independent services, residential and community living environments, and contractors abroad and in Ireland. acquired brain injury rehabilitation services. The programme will 2. The programme follows the prepare you for a career in clinical and educational settings, and will scientist practitioner model, also provide you with a foundation for further postgraduate study providing students with integrated (e.g., clinical or educational psychology) and research at PhD level. training in ABA’s academic, practical and research aspects.

Minimum Entry Requirements 3. Students are provided with Applications are invited from candidates who hold a Second Class opportunities to undertake clinical Honours degree (or equivalent). Evidence of relevant experience and training in ABA across a variety motivation will be taken into account in o˜ering places on the course. of course-a˜iliated placements, which are under the supervision FIND OUT MORE AT: of Board Certified Behaviour www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences- Analysts (BCBA). and-celtic-studies/psychology/postgraduate-programmes/ masters/applied-behaviour-analysis/ Thinking about applying? @ABA_NUIG www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

79 School of Psychology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MSc Clinical Neuroscience DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 18

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CNS1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Knowledge derived from neuroscience research in mental does not set a deadline for health, psychology, neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration is receipt of applications (with some revolutionizing how we think about and treat mental disorders. A exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates thorough grounding in neuroscience is fast becoming an essential are encouraged to apply as early step for a career in academic and clinical psychology and psychiatry as possible. See page 272 for full and for careers in neuroscience more broadly. details of when and how to apply. In response to that need, this programme is designed for students with backgrounds in psychology, medicine, pharmacology and CONTACT other biomedical and neuroscience-related disciplines. It will equip Dr David Mothersill students with a set of core skills in the field of clinical neuroscience School of Psychology including an in-depth understanding of neuroanatomy, neuroimaging T: +353 91 495 953 and neuropsychiatry. Students will have opportunities to learn E: [email protected] through practical hands-on experience. Teaching approaches will consist of didactic lectures, problem-based learning, seminars, workshops, journal clubs, practicals and completion of a research 3 GOOD REASONS dissertation, as well as subject-specific training in a range of areas TO STUDY THIS COURSE relevant to clinical neuroscience. 1. This is an exciting programme that will provide graduates Career Opportunities with a highly marketable and Graduates of this programme are likely to go on to professional transferrable combination of training in clinical psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience-related neuroscience skills, as well as posts in industry or to undertake further academic work at PhD level. experience of applying these skills in neuroscience research.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Students will receive Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent in a valuable training in current discipline relating to neuroscience. Qualifying degrees include, research methodologies, with but are not limited to, psychology, medicine, pharmacology and facilities to study in depth those biomedical science. methodologies most interesting to them (e.g. systematic review, FIND OUT MORE AT: wet-bench, and software www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ methodologies). clinical-neuroscience.html 3. Students will be provided with an exceptional learning “I have truly loved every minute of this course and feel like environment, where they can excel it has provided me with the necessary neuroanatomical, and capitalise on the strength of pharmacological and genetic knowledge needed to understand the NUI Galway neuroscience the complex topics of psychiatric and neurodegenerative community. disorders. This course is taught by lecturers who are incredibly talented in these areas and truly passionate about what they do, which only motivates me further to learn more from them. After Thinking about applying? completing this MSc in Clinical Neuroscience, I hope to pursue www.nuigalway.ie/apply a career as a neuroscientist; using neuroimaging techniques to investigate the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders such as bipolar and psychosis.” Laura Costello, MSc Clinical Neuroscience student, 2016–17 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 80 School of Psychology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: DPsychSc (Clinical) Clinical Psychology DURATION: 3 years, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 12

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1DY1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: Check website The Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology is a for closing date details. taught programme that provides professional training in clinical GARDA VETTING/POLICE psychology. The programme is provided in partnership with clinical CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ psychology services in the Health Services Executive (HSE) and police clearance is required for this other agencies. Its objective is to produce competent and capable programme. Please see page 273 clinical psychologists for the health service by providing high-quality for further information. training in the clinical, academic and research elements of clinical psychology. CONTACT This programme provides trainees with a thorough and integrated Dr John Bogue training in academic, practical and research aspects of clinical T: +353 91 493 266 psychology through teaching blocks, supervised clinical placements E: [email protected] and supervised, clinically relevant research projects. Clinical competence is developed in four supervised placements over the programme’s three years. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. Accredited: The DPsychSc Career opportunities exist for professionally qualified clinical (Clinical) programme is accredited psychologists in a variety of health, forensic and social care settings. by the PSI as a postgraduate Opportunities may also be found in educational services and professional training course in institutions. Most DPsychSc (Clinical) graduates take up employment clinical psychology. in the HSE but a small number are also employed within agencies 2. Professional experience: such as the Brothers of Charity Services and the Irish Prison Service. The programme provides basic professional training in many areas Minimum Entry Requirements of work, including adult clinical Candidates must hold a degree or PDip in psychology recognised by psychology, child and adolescent clinical psychology and intellectual the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as granting eligibility for disabilities. graduate membership of PSI. The qualification must be at least upper Second Class Honours level (barring exceptional circumstances). 3. Placements: These provide Qualifications deemed equivalent by the College of Arts may also be trainees with experience of clinical accepted. At least one year of practical and/or research experience psychology practice under the relevant to clinical psychology is generally required. Successful supervision of experienced clinical psychologists. applicants are expected to have a means of transport to enable them to participate in all elements of the programme, including undertaking supervised clinical placements in health settings. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ psychological-science-clinical-psychology.html Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

81 School of Geography and Archaeology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MA Environment, Society DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 12

and Development COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MES1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The MA in Environment, Society and Development comprises two does not set a deadline for core elements: firstly, it involves a critique of interventionism and receipt of applications (with some the various practices of development, environmental management exceptions). Offers will be issued and securitization that define our world; and secondly it considers on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early practically how that critique can enable more community-based, as possible. See page 272 for full human-centred and environmentally just forms of governance. The details of when and how to apply. programme engages with a range of multidisciplinary concerns, from geopolitics to political ecology, and exposes students to vital global challenges encompassing a complex array of environmental, social CONTACT Dr John Morrissey and economic processes. The MA culminates each year with students T: +353 91 492 267 working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in E: [email protected] Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Modules include: Conceptualising Environment, Society and 3 GOOD REASONS Development; Geopolitics and Security; Environment and Risk; TO STUDY THIS COURSE Managing Development; and Field-based Learning. 1. Field-based learning and civic engagement form integral Career Opportunities and innovative elements of the The programme prepares students for a range of workplaces, programme. In one dedicated including government departments, NGOs, planning and project module, students work on management agencies and specialist research and policy institutes. the ground in the challenging The emphasis on transferable and problem-solving skills is reflected international development context in the focus on field-based learning practices that are part of all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. modules. The programme is also designed to enhance students’ Through partnering with a range prospects for undertaking further research at PhD level. of NGOs, including the United Nations Development Programme, Minimum Entry Requirements students gain vital experience of civic engagement and bringing Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree with a 2.1 in Geography critical thinking to international and a 2.2 overall or related discipline, or equivalent. Selection is development challenges. based on a candidate’s academic record, statement of intent and letters of recommendation. Prior learning in terms of relevant work 2. The Neil Smith Graduate Research Award is presented experience is also recognised. annually to the best overall student. FIND OUT MORE AT: Students work in consultation with www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ dedicated individual supervisors, geography-environment-society-development.html enabling the pursuit of a range of research interests.

3. The programme director and “I would have no problem recommending the MA in Environment, teaching team have received a Society and Development to other students. It offers a number of accolades for teaching critical lens by which to view development challenges in excellence, including: an Irish our contemporary world, insisting upon solutions that are National Academy Award for the participatory, inclusive and grounded in justice and equality. Integration of Research, Teaching This finds expression in both international and national settings and Learning; NUI Galway’s incorporating a broad range of issues relating to climate change, President’s Award for Teaching geopolitics, urban and rural development, and community Excellence; and a Teaching development challenges.” Innovation Award from NUI Galway’s Thomas Hughes, MA in Environment, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Society and Development, 2015 82 School of Political Science and Sociology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA, PDip Family Support Studies DURATION: 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 18

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1FS2 (MA); 1FS3 (PDip)

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course The primary focus of family support is on early intervention and CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2019 prevention, aiming to promote and protect the health, well-being and rights of all children, young people and their families, paying particular attention to those who are vulnerable or at risk. The aim of this CONTACT Dr Carmel Devaney programme is to further the education and skills of professionals with T: +353 91 495 733 a common interest in family support. E: [email protected] This is a two-year, part-time programme, and students are required to attend college two days every second week over four semesters with the agreement of their employers. There are seven modules in total 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE in the programme: three of these are core modules and are taught in both years. The full list of modules is on the course website. 1. Unique in Europe: Established in 2003, this programme is the Career Opportunities only one of its kind in Europe with Graduates will have the opportunity to enhance their careers in a an emphasis on applying a family support orientation across a wide wide range of service areas at both practitioner and manager level, range of practice and policy arenas. working in state and voluntary services on behalf of children and families. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the family support 2. Flexibility: The part-time area, the programme is geared towards those working in social nature of this programme means work, social care, community work, public health nursing, disability, it may be suitable for those in full- time employment. education, justice, social welfare, early years, gerontology and other related fields. 3. Broad appeal: The programme suits students from Minimum Entry Requirements many backgrounds due to the Participants will have a third-level qualification or a recognised interdisciplinary nature of family professional qualification in a field broadly related to family support support studies. service delivery. In addition, as the programme is not geared towards individuals coming out of undergraduate programmes, a Thinking about applying? minimum of three years’ work experience in the health and social www.nuigalway.ie/apply services area will be required of candidates. As there currently exists a set of practitioners working with children and families who, despite a wealth of skills, have not attained a formal, recognised undergraduate qualification, two places may be offered on the programme at the PDip (Family Support Studies) level.

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83 Interdisciplinary (College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Studies, and College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences) MA, PDip

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Health Promotion 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 18–19

COURSE INSTANCE(S): MA—1HP1, full-time; 1HP4, part- time; PDip—1HM1, full-time; 1HM7, part-time

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: The MA/PDip programme aims to provide you with professional Fees information and funding education and training, which includes a work placement, in the opportunities: pages 274 and 276. core competencies of health promotion practice by providing the GARDA VETTING/POLICE following: CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ • Theoretical background in the concepts and principles of health police clearance is required for this promotion; programme. Please see page 273 for further information. • Determinants of physical, mental and social well-being; • Application of health promotion interventions across WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for diverse population groups, topics and settings; receipt of applications (with some • Critical role of the research process in the development exceptions). Offers will be issued of knowledge and best practice in health promotion. on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early The MA incorporates the taught component of the PDip together as possible. See page 272 for full with a minor dissertation based on original research. A European details of when and how to apply. dimension module entails a two-week placement in another EU member state. A full list of modules is on the course website. CONTACT Career Opportunities Dr Jane Sixsmith A variety of career opportunities in Ireland and abroad exist T: +353 91 493 466 for graduates of this International Union for Health Promotion E: [email protected] and Education programme. Graduates are qualified to pursue a full-time career in health promotion or to incorporate health 3 GOOD REASONS promotion principles into their work, especially those in the health TO STUDY THIS COURSE and education sectors. Graduates are employed in statutory, 1. Gain valuable experience: voluntary, community and academic positions in a number of As well as getting workplace roles, including dedicated health promotion specialist posts. experience, students have the opportunity to engage with Minimum Entry Requirements international health promotion As Health Promotion is a multidisciplinary area, we consider research projects, including the applications from candidates with a primary degree from a related development of evidence-based discipline. For the MA, eligibility for the programme is an honours policy and practice. . degree. For the PDip programme, a primary degree at any level 2. Accredited programme: is generally required. The Programme Board evaluates each Accredited by the International applicant’s academic record and relevant professional experience Union for Health Promotion and and assesses the applicant’s level of motivation and suitability Education (IUHPE). from the personal statement submitted as part of the online 3. Expert research staff: application. Lecturing staff are involved in FIND OUT MORE AT: research in the Health Promotion www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Research Centre, which is within the discipline of Health Promotion, health-promotion.html and is a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 84 School of Psychology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Health Psychology 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 18

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MHP1, full-time; 1MHP2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is the only MSc in Health Psychology accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). It is intended for psychology WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway graduates seeking to develop their knowledge and expertise in Health does not set a deadline for Psychology. The MSc will enable students to conduct high-quality receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued research and will prepare them to undertake further professional on a continuous basis. Candidates training in health psychology and other areas of psychology. are encouraged to apply as early The course is concerned with the application of psychological as possible. See page 272 for full theory, methods and research to health, illness and healthcare. details of when and how to apply. Modules cover a wide variety of topics, including health behaviour change, adjustment to chronic illness, doctor-patient communication, CONTACT management of chronic pain, and the nature of stress and its psycho- Dr Gerry Molloy biological consequences. Students also take classes in research T: +353 91 495 123 methods in health psychology and carry out an empirical research E: [email protected] project in a health-related area.

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS A range of career opportunities are open to graduates in areas such TO STUDY THIS COURSE as health-related research and health promotion, and working with 1. Accreditation: The programme health authorities or voluntary organisations, and providing support, is accredited by the PSI. education and training to those with health-related difficulties. This 2. Outreach: Programme staff are MSc also provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate active in developing and promoting study (e.g., Psychology and Health PhD, Structured PhD in Health health psychology in Ireland and Psychology Practice or Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology), or internationally. working as a researcher in the broad area of health service research. 3. Expert seminars: A number of internationally recognised health Minimum Entry Requirements psychologists contribute to the The programme is intended for psychology graduates (at National programme through a series of Framework of Qualifications Level 8; www.nfq.ie/nfq/eu) with at visiting specialist seminars. least a Second Class Honours primary degree in Psychology (or equivalent). The selection of candidates is based on academic merit. In recent years, candidates who have been offered a place Thinking about applying? on the programme have at least an upper Second Class Honours www.nuigalway.ie/apply primary degree in Psychology. The degree (or equivalent) should be accredited by the PSI, or should be an equivalent international qualification.

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85 School of Psychology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies HDip (Conversion) Psychology DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 8

(HDip—Conversion) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1HY1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 8 June 2019 The HDip Psychology (Conversion) is a one-year, full-time programme designed for students who have completed the BA in Psychological Studies at NUI Galway, or its equivalent. CONTACT Anne Marie Keane By combining the HDipPsych (Conversion) with the BA in T: +353 91 493 097 Psychological Studies, students will cover a course content E: [email protected] equivalent to that of NUI Galway’s BA in Psychology programme, thus qualifying graduates for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and the UK. Modules taught include ´ GOOD REASONS those on the Psychology of Learning; Perception, Attention and TO STUDY THIS COURSE Performance; Professional Skills in Psychology; Psychological 1. Fully accredited: This Measurement (Theory and Practice); Experimental Psychology; programme is accredited by the Advanced Research Methods (both quantitative and qualitative) Psychological Society of Ireland and Computer Skills Training (SPSS). Students are also required (PSI) and thus satisfies the to complete a research project under supervision. requirements specified by PSI for graduate status in psychology. Career Opportunities 2. This programme provides an This programme provides an excellent foundation for excellent foundation for further postgraduate courses of study and careers in a variety of areas. postgraduate courses of study and Completing this diploma will enable a graduate to gain access careers in a variety of domains. to further training to become a professional psychologist (e.g., a 3. Teaching is in the new School clinical, counselling or occupational psychologist) or to undertake of Psychology, a purpose-built a research degree in psychology (e.g., a PhD in Psychology). facility in the centre of campus. Minimum Entry Requirements Places will be allocated on the order of results awarded at the Thinking about applying? first sitting of the final year of Psychological Studies at NUI www.nuigalway.ie/apply Galway or an equivalent course. Students must achieve honours in both their degree subjects, except in the case of pass-level mathematical subjects where a ‘commendation’ level is required.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ psychology-conversion.html NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 86 School of Psychology College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip (Full) Psychology DURATION: 2 years, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 8

(HDip—Full) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1HDP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The HDipPsych (Full) is a two-year, full-time programme for does not set a deadline for graduates who have already received a higher degree in a field receipt of applications (with some other than Psychology but who wish to pursue Psychology as a exceptions). O˜ers will be issued career option. By completing the HDipPsych (Full), you will cover on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early course content equivalent to that of NUI Galway BA Psychology as possible. See page 272 for full programme, thus qualifying you for entry to postgraduate details of when and how to apply. professional programmes in Ireland and the UK.

Modules on o˜er include the Psychology of Learning; Memory CONTACT and Cognition; Developmental Psychology; Perception, Attention Anne Marie Keane and Performance; Biological Psychology; Issues in Cognitive T: +353 91 493 097 Neuroscience; Theories of Personality; Social Psychology; Health E: [email protected] Psychology; Applied Behavioural Analysis; Forensic, Abnormal, and Clinical Psychology; Psychological Measurement (Theory and Practice); Professional Skills in Psychology; Advanced Research ´ GOOD REASONS Methods; Experimental Psychology and Computer Skills Training TO STUDY THIS COURSE (SPSS). Students are required to complete a research project 1. Fully accredited: This under supervision. programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland Career Opportunities (PSI) and thus satisfies the This programme provides an excellent foundation for further requirements specified by PSI for postgraduate courses of study and careers in a variety of areas. graduate status in psychology. Completing this diploma will enable a graduate to gain access to 2. This programme provides an further training to become a professional psychologist (e.g., a clinical, excellent foundation for further counselling or occupational psychologist) or to undertake a research postgraduate courses of study and degree in psychology (e.g., a PhD in Psychology). careers in a variety of domains.

3. Teaching is in the new School Minimum Entry Requirements of Psychology, a purpose-built The programme is intended for graduates with at least a Second facility in the centre of campus. Class Honours level in any field other than Psychology. Places are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ psychology-full.html Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

87 School of Political Science and Sociology PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies MA Social Work DURATION: 2 years, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1SK1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course GARDA VETTING/POLICE This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ registered as a social worker by the CORU registration body. It police clearance is required for this provides both university and practice-based learning to students, programme. Please see page 273 for further information. offering opportunities to learn about social problems and their causes, as well as policy solutions. It also equips students with CLOSING DATE: 1 February 2019 skills in working with individuals, groups and communities, putting an emphasis on the promotion of human rights and social justice. Students complete two practice placements as well as a range of CONTACT modules, such as Theory and Social Work; Social Work Practice, Academic curriculum queries: Law and Human Rights; Social Policy, Mental Health and Health Professor Caroline McGregor Promotion; Working with Vulnerable Children and Adults; Crime T: +353 91 492 027 E: [email protected] Reduction and Probation Work; and Human Behaviour and the

Social Environment. General enquiries: Ms Kay Donohue Career Opportunities T: +353 91 492 290 Social workers are much in demand and deal with a range of issues E: [email protected] that affect people, including poverty, violence, abuse, mental health, addiction and disability. A range of voluntary, public and private sector organisations require social work services, such as the Health Services Executive, Tusla (Child and Family Agency), the Department 3 GOOD REASONS of Justice’s probation services and local authorities. The voluntary/ TO STUDY THIS COURSE non-governmental sector includes specialist services to children 1. Placement opportunities: and adults such as Ability West, Enable Ireland, Brothers of Charity Practice placements are carried Services, Galway Drugs Service, Jigsaw and COPE. out in a variety of settings, including those dealing with child Minimum Entry Requirements protection, domestic violence, mental health, disability, and older A primary undergraduate degree (minimum of Second Class people. Honours, Grade 2) in one of the following: BA with a major in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology Social Policy, Social Science, Social 2. Employability: Excellent Studies, Social Care, Public and Social Policy, Youth and Family employment prospects. Studies, Childhood Education, Health and Social Care, Psychology, 3. Accredited: The programme Community Development or other relevant qualifications deemed is currently accredited by the equivalent by NUI Galway. Applicants must have the equivalent of statutory regulatory agency, CORU six months’ full-time relevant experience (960 hours) by the time of (see www.coru.ie), the Health and application. Up to 240 hours can be allocated to relevant placement, Social Care Professionals’ Council. and the remaining must be from supervised practice in a relevant social service organisation. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ social-work.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 88 School of Sociology & Politics College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: PDip Social Work, Practice DURATION: 1 year, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

Teaching, Supervision & COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PGT1 Management FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 1 July 2019 This PDip develops the skills and knowledge of social workers who teach student social workers in the agency/placement setting. It is also relevant for those professional social workers currently taking CONTACT Professor Caroline McGregor or giving supervision. In addition, the management section of the T: +353 91 492 027 course will offer the opportunity to explore management models and E: [email protected] practices within varied social work settings.

Participants acquire an excellent academic theoretical framework on relevant theories, policies and practices. New perspectives will also 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE be achieved on computer-based distance learning techniques and practical competence while supervising a student on placement. 1. Flexibility: This part-time programme is offered in a Career Opportunities blended learning format, taking This course will further explore the areas of advanced supervision in traditional and technological concepts of teaching and learning. and management, with a view to career advancement and continued professional development. 2. Career progression: The course is designed for social Minimum Entry Requirements workers who are interested in Appropriate primary degree (Level 8) and hold a professional advancing their professional training. social work qualification NQSW or equivalent. A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience in social work is required, 3. Placement: Participants will with a recommendation that the last six months’ work experience have a supervised placement be spent in the current work setting. An active interest in social opportunity. work education and in particular student social work education is necessary. All participants will be required to travel to NUI Galway for teaching and have an adequate broadband connection, use of Thinking about applying? a computer, and basic computer skills to carry out the e-learning www.nuigalway.ie/apply section of the course. Acceptance of a student on placement for 14 weeks in January to April is a pre-condition of gaining entry to this programme. Therefore, approval with the management of the Social Workers’ Agency will be required prior to accepting a place. If a student is not available for this period, the applicant must agree to accept a student at the earliest date possible after this period.

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Additional relevant CPD programmes for Social Workers are also on offer: www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social- sciences-and-celtic-studies/political-science-and-sociology/ Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 postgraduate-programmes/pgcertdip-cpd-social-work/ NUI GalwayNUI

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Conversion Marketing 92 Higher Diploma in Business Studies 109 Marketing Management 110 Marketing Practice Accounting & Finance 112 International Marketing and Exporting 93 Accounting 113 Digital Marketing 94 International Accounting and Analytics (Pathway A) Hospitality 95 International Accounting and Analytics 114 Business and Hospitality (Pathway B) 96 International Finance Law 115 International and Comparative Management Business Law 97 Innovation Management 116 International and Comparative 98 Master of Business Administration Disability Law and Policy (MBA) 117 International Criminal Law 99 Human Resource Management 118 International Human Rights 100 Strategy Innovation and 119 International Migration and Refugee People Management (SIPM) Law and Policy 101 Technology Management 120 Peace Operations, Humanitarian 102 International Management Law and Conflict 103 Technology Commercialisation 121 LLB 122 Public Law Economics 123 LLM (General) 104 Economic Science 105 Global Environmental Economics 106 Health Economics

Business Information Systems 107 Information Systems Management 108 Business Analytics

A range of full-time and part-time research options (master’s and PhD) are also available. Please see page 253 for research programme listings or visit: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColBus NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 90 College of Business, Public Policy and Law Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

91 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Higher Diploma in Business Studies

Higher Diploma in DURATION: 1 academic year Business Studies (September–May) NUMBER OF PLACES: 50

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1DB1

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This Higher Diploma in Business Studies programme is designed to provide you with a well-rounded understanding WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway of business. You will be educated in the fundamental skills of does not set a deadline for business administration, enabling you to play an active role in receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued the management and development of business enterprises. All on a continuous basis. Candidates modules assume that the student has no previous knowledge of are encouraged to apply as early the subject. as possible. See page 272 for full This programme includes core modules in Accounting, Financial details of when and how to apply. Management, Economics, Management, Marketing Principles, Management Information Systems, and Communications in CONTACT Organisations. A wide range of optional modules are also Breda Lally available to students in Semester 2, which include Accounting T: +353 91 493 635 for Management Decisions, Macroeconomics and the Business E: [email protected] Environment, Employment Relations, Global Marketing, Implementing Digital Innovation, and Business Law (optional modules may be subject to change). The range of modules 3 GOOD REASONS available allows students to either specialise in a particular TO STUDY THIS COURSE discipline or to study a broad range of business subjects. 1. This programme provides you with the fundamental Career Opportunities skills to work in business, and Graduates get jobs in a diverse range of industries, such as will complement your existing marketing, financial services, information systems and human degree. resources. Graduates have been employed by Allied Irish Bank, 2. It provides you with an Bank of Ireland, Central Bank of Ireland, AVIVA and Jameson. opportunity for further study in Every year a number of graduates pursue further postgraduate accounting, with exemptions study at master’s level, such as the MSc Marketing Practice, MSc provided from the Association of Information Systems Management, MSc International Management Chartered Certified Accountants and MSc Human Resources Management. (ACCA) exams. 3. It also provides you with Minimum Entry Requirements an opportunity for further The programme is open to degree holders from a university or postgraduate study in the areas other recognised degree-awarding body. Applicants should hold an of marketing, management, and NQAI Level 8 qualification or equivalent. IELTS score of 6.5 or business information Systems. equivalent, if applicable. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ business-studies.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 92 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MAcc Accounting DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 35

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1AY1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: Places will The objective of the Master of Accounting programme is to further be offered on a rolling basis and develop the academic and professional knowledge and skills of candidates are advised to apply as honours accounting graduates who aspire to accounting careers. early as possible. Applications will The programme combines advanced study of accounting as a close when the programme is full. basis for a successful career with the development of the student’s professional and intellectual capabilities. The programme places significant emphasis on group work and the development of oral CONTACT and written communication skills. The content of the programme John Currie has been developed with reference to the syllabus of Chartered T: +353 91 493 884 Accountants Ireland (CAI). Full exemption from CAI’s CAP2 E: [email protected] examinations is available to students who already have full CAP1 exemptions before taking the MAcc. The programme includes the following modules: Advanced Financial Accounting; Management 3 GOOD REASONS Accounting; Taxation; Auditing; Finance; Skills for Accounting TO STUDY THIS COURSE Research and Practice; Decision Theory and Analysis; Strategic 1. Exemptions: Graduates of the Management. Candidates also complete two summer schools MAcc are granted full exemption in May/June including a KPMEG-led Analytics in Auditing and from CAI’s CAP2 examinations, Accounting Summer School. provided they have full exemption from CAI’s CAP1 examination Career Opportunities before taking the MAcc. This programme is specifically designed for graduates who aspire 2. Professional examinations to careers in the accounting and tax consultancy professions. Most success: Our graduates participants in the programme are sponsored (and subsequently consistently achieve very employed) by major accounting firms, such as KPMG, PwC, Deloitte high places in the CAI’s Final and Ernst & Young. Admitting Examination and in the final examination of the Irish Tax Institute. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirement is a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business 3. Sponsorship and or Commerce, with a significant specialisation in Accounting. Students employment opportunities: are normally required to have full exemptions from the CAI’s CAP1 The majority of students on the examinations before embarking on the MAcc programme. programme are sponsored by accounting firms who intend to employ them to train as FIND OUT MORE AT: chartered accountants upon www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ graduation from the MAcc. accounting.html “I would certainly recommend studying the Master of Accounting degree at NUI Galway. My experience and time in Galway was without a doubt a positive and very enjoyable one. The facilities Thinking about applying?

at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics are top class www.nuigalway.ie/apply P ostgraduate Prospectus 2019 and are entirely conducive to an effective study environment. The programme lecturers are very approachable, friendly, and hardworking. Furthermore, the course offers a great platform for developing those skills necessary for progressing in the workplace and also with the professional exams. Lastly, Galway city itself is a GalwayNUI fantastic location to study in and the contacts you develop during the programme are, in my opinion, invaluable.” Ciarán O’Donnell, MAcc, 2014–15; Audit Senior, Ernst & Young 93 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc International Accounting DURATION: 1 year NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

and Analytics (Pathway A) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MIA1

SEPTEMBER INTAKE FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: Places will be This full-year, postgraduate programme is designed for graduates o˜ered on a rolling basis and from general business/commerce programmes who have not candidates are advised to apply as specialised in accounting and who now wish to choose an accounting early as possible. Applications will specialisation so as to subsequently pursue a professional accounting close when the programme is full. qualification. In recognition of the growing importance of analytics in business, a specialisation in data analytics is a key element of this CONTACT programme with two modules in Semester 2 (Data Science and Big Dr Geraldine Robbins Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence with SAP) followed by a Big Programme Director 4 practitioner-led ‘Analytics for Accountants’ summer school. This MSc T: +353 91 492 308 in International Accounting and Analytics at NUI Galway provides the E: [email protected] opportunity to develop insights and technical knowledge of tools and techniques for driving organisational performance. This programme responds to the changing skills needed in business, in particular ´ GOOD REASONS the need for more modules on data interrogation and analytics, TO STUDY THIS COURSE noted as increasingly important by the recent Institute of Chartered 1. SAP Certification. Accountants in Scotland and UK Financial Reporting Council report KPMG-led summer school on on Auditor Skills in a Changing Business World (2016). 2. audit and accounting analytics. Career Opportunities 3. Exemptions from specific As a graduate of the MSc in International Accounting and Analytics, ACCA professional accounting you will have an understanding of cutting-edge design and use of examinations. systems and processes to leverage best use of organisational data to facilitate performance management of organisations. Coupled with Thinking about applying? your technical accounting skills you will be well positioned to work www.nuigalway.ie/apply within the accounting function and management team to lead and manage organisations to achieve their strategic objectives.

Minimum Entry Requirements A First Class or Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a commerce/ business degree or a GPA of 3.5 (out of 4) will be required, which must have included the study of financial accounting and management accounting and business finance to intermediate level.

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“We are in an age where more data is being created faster than ever before, with less than 1% of data ever being used or analysed. Therefore, the ability to analyse and use this data is a key challenge for all professions, including audit and accounting. The summer school is a mix of lectures and practical breakout sessions where participants will see how KPMG uses its data and analytics tools to harness the power of technology and bring greater vigour, precision and meaningful insights to the increasing age of data.” Laurence May, Principal at KPMG, Adjunct Professor at NUI Galway NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 94 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 7 months, full-time; International Accounting 14 months, part-time and Analytics (Pathway B) NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 JANUARY INTAKE COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MIA3, full-time; 1MIA2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This MSc in International Accounting and Analytics at NUI Galway provides the opportunity to deepen your study of the application CLOSING DATE: Places will be of management accounting techniques in di˜erent contexts and o˜ered on a rolling basis and to develop understanding, insights and technical knowledge of candidates are advised to apply as early as possible. Applications will the data analytics tools and techniques for driving organisational close when the programme is full. performance. This programme is designed to provide early and mid-career accountants with the skills and knowledge needed to engage with big data in a variety of roles in practice and industry. Our programme responds to the changing skills needed CONTACT in business, in particular the need for more modules on data Dr Geraldine Robbins interrogation and analytics, noted as increasingly important by Programme Director T: +353 91 492 308 the recent Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland and UK E: [email protected] Financial Reporting Council report on Auditor Skills in a Changing Business World (2016). Examples of modules include Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Analytical and Communication Skills ´ GOOD REASONS Development,, and Accounting for Management Control. TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. SAP Certification. Our MSc is the first programme of its kind in UK and Irish 2. Significant recognition universities to o˜er practical hands-on modules in SAP and audit of prior learning (45/90 ECTS). analytics tools for accountants. As a graduate of the MSc in 3. KPMG-led summer school on International Accounting and Analytics you will have access to a audit and accounting analytics. wide range of employment opportunities in accounting, industry, management consultancy and financial services. Thinking about applying? Minimum Entry Requirements www.nuigalway.ie/apply Applicants are required to have completed all of the professional accounting examinations and to have been admitted as full members by a recognised professional accountancy body including the following: ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, ICAI, ICAS or other IFAC member body assessed as equivalent by the Academic Programme Director.

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“The MSc in International Accounting and Analytics is a unique course which provides a good revision of key accounting topics and introduces accountants to the phenomena of big data.

Practical sessions have helped me understand how I as an Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 accountant can leverage various tools to analyse the growing volume of data available to my organisation and gain invaluable insights to add value to the business. Obtaining, managing and presenting the data is key to being able to interpret it and this course provides a great basis to build on.” GalwayNUI Neasa Kitchin, current student

95 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MEconSc International Finance DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MIF1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This programme is specifically designed with dedicated courses to does not set a deadline for deepen your understanding of the forces driving the global economy receipt of applications (with some and the operations of international financial markets. The programme exceptions). O˜ers will be issued provides a rigorous foundation on the theory of international finance on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early and the necessary technical skills used in applied financial markets as possible. See page 272 for full analysis. details of when and how to apply. The programme includes such modules as: Macroeconomic Theory and Policy; International Finance; Financial Econometrics 1 (Time Series Analysis); Seminar in Financial Economics 1 (Portfolio Theory); CONTACT Cian Twomey Quantitative Methods in Finance; International Monetary Economics; T: 353 91 493121 Applied Portfolio Management; and Seminar in Financial Economics E: [email protected] 2 (Derivatives and Risk Management). Students also complete a minor dissertation. ´ GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates with the skills taught in this programme are highly 1. Unique programme and valued by commercial banks, investment banks and other financial specialisations: This is the only institutions, by public institutions such as central banks, and by master’s programme o˜ered multinational corporations. Employers of graduates of this programme in Ireland that specialises in include Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, First Derivatives, the European international finance. Central Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland. This programme can 2. The programme places special also be a stepping stone to a PhD programme. emphasis on current issues in international economic policy. Minimum Entry Requirements NQAI Level 8 honours degree or equivalent to a minimum standard 3. It concentrates on recent of Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent. GPA 3.0 or developments in the areas of multinational investment flows, the equivalent international qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent dynamics of exchange rates, risk if applicable. management and asset pricing.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Thinking about applying? international-finance.html www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 96 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development PDip DURATION: 1 year, part-time Innovation Management NUMBER OF PLACES: Unlimited COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1PDV1. Visit www.aua.ie for application forms and further details.

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management aims to produce the next generation of innovators. CLOSING DATE: Applications will open in April 2019 and places will Students will learn about innovation and change and how be o˜ered on a rolling basis. The these a˜ect business operations. They will investigate new final application deadline is Sunday process technologies that contribute to operational e˜iciency 28 July 2019. and competitiveness. They will also explore innovation of products, processes and services and identify business CONTACT process improvements to facilitate sustainable change. Niamh Nolan T: +353 91 493 746 The programme is delivered in association with the University E: [email protected] of Limerick (UL) and University College Cork (UCC), with the location of Saturday workshops (approximately monthly) alternating between the di˜erent universities. ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. Flexible learning: The Innovation skills are currently much in demand globally and programme is delivered using a in all sectors. Graduates of the course are working in areas combined approach of distance/ such as production and operations management, research and online learning materials and face- development in a broad range of industry and service sectors. to-face tutorials and seminars. 2. Peer learning and profes- Students who successfully complete the PDip with an average sional networking: As this is grade of 2.1 honours may apply for the MSc in Technology an executive education course, Management with exemptions. participants will learn from each other and benefit from the high Minimum Entry Requirements level and diverse experiences of Candidates must have a First or Second Class Honours degree fellow students. at undergraduate level in any discipline, with three years’ 3. Experience di¸erent work experience; or an ordinary or third class honours degree campuses: Sttudents attend with five years’ work experience; or a recognised professional seminars on one Saturday per qualification with five years’ work experience. month on average, held on a rotating basis at NUI Galway, UL FIND OUT MORE AT: and UCC. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ innovation-management.html Thinking about applying? www.aua.ie Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

97 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master Master of Business DURATION: 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Administration (MBA) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1AD1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: Applications The Executive MBA is a Master of Business Administration course are reviewed on a rolling basis. that o˜ers you a general management programme designed to Candidates are encouraged to enable participants to prepare for accelerated career progression apply as early as possible. See through the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and confidence page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. necessary for success in strategic management and senior leadership roles.

The Executive MBA: CONTACT • Develops managerial knowledge and skills that have immediate Martin Hughes applicability; T: +353 91 483 814 E: [email protected] • Provides an opportunity to meet like-minded, ambitious executives from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences; • Challenges participants to think di˜erently; • Integrates learning across all functional areas of business including finance, management, marketing, accounting, operations and business information systems.

Career Opportunities ´ GOOD REASONS The Executive MBA represents a common factor in the careers of TO STUDY THIS COURSE many successful managers in large multinational companies, SMEs, 1. International Leadership government agencies, NGOs, professional consultancies and arts Gateway: Currently delivered in organisations. Executive MBA graduates from NUI Galway are collaboration with our academic employed by leading organisations in both the private and public partner Fordham University, sector, including Alkermes, AIB, An Post, Bank of Ireland, Baxter, Bord New York. Gáis, Boston Scientific, C&D Foods, Cancer Care West, Creganna- 2. Continuing personal and Tactx Medical, Department of Education and Skills, Dycon Ltd., professional development Glanbia, Hewlett Packard, Hollister, HSE, Medtronic, mykidstime. tailored to each participant with ie, O2, Oracle, SAP, SNAP, The City Bin Co., Thermo King, VHE and one-to-one coaching from top Transitions Optical. business leaders, complemented by small classes that allow for Minimum Entry Requirements rich staff–student interaction. Entry is open to graduates who have at least three years of relevant 3. Specialises in competing postgraduate administrative or business experience. Applications globally from, and within, from non-graduates who have a minimum of five years’ business or peripheral regions. administrative experience may also be considered.

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The NUI Galway MBA is accredited by AMBA

NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate The Global Standard of Excellence for MBA Education 98 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Human Resource DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30

Management COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MHR1 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for This programme, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel receipt of applications (with some and Development (CIPD), is designed to help you to develop a exceptions). Offers will be issued thorough knowledge and applied competence in the fundamentals on a continuous basis. Candidates of human resource management and employee relations. You will are encouraged to apply as early examine the nature of work and explore human resource policy and as possible. See page 272 for full practice in national and multinational organisations. You will develop details of when and how to apply. the knowledge and skills that you need to work as a human resource (HR) professional for organisations operating in the global market- place. CONTACT Dr Deirdre Curran The programme, shortlisted for the Postgraduate Course of the T: +353 91 49 2521 Year (Business) Award in 2013, is designed to help you to develop a E: [email protected] thorough knowledge and applied competence in the fundamentals of industrial relations and human resource management. As a student on the programme, you may join the CIPD, the professional body for 3 GOOD REASONS HR practitioners; on completion of the MSc, you apply for a higher TO STUDY THIS COURSE CIPD membership grade. 1. Accredited: This is one of a Example of modules include Learning and Development; Reward small number of Irish programmes Management; International HRM; Employee Relations and Law; accredited by the CIPD. Global Business; and Human Resources in Context. 2. Opportunity to complete a module at Toulouse Business Career Opportunities School. Our students are employed nationally and internationally in HR by 3. High-profile and research- companies such as Alkermes, Beckman Coulter, Boston Scientific, active academic staff. Comfort Keepers, CPL Recruitment, Dunnes Stores, Forest Laboratories, Google, the Health Services Executive, Kerry Group, IBEC, Intel, The Irish Times, Matrix Recruitment and Medtronic. A Thinking about applying? number of graduates have continued their education to PhD level. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

Minimum Entry Requirements Normally a H2.1 grade business or related degree, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Experience is also considered. A personal statement must be included with all applications. In addition, an interview may form part of the selection process for the programme.

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99 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Strategy, Innovation and DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

People Management (SIPM) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MIP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This acclaimed, globally accredited programme delivers analytical and does not set a deadline for applied understanding of strategy, innovation and people management receipt of applications (with some and their interfaces in the knowledge-based global economy. The exceptions). Offers will be issued programme provides rigorous exposure to and insight into theory and on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early practice, fosters critical thinking and equips graduates to work in a as possible. See page 272 for full variety of settings. The MSc SIPM is approved and accredited by the details of when and how to apply. Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) at the highest level, leading to a recognised, global professional qualification in Human Resource Management, following requisite experience. The CONTACT programme comprises eight modules taught over two semesters, a Mike Moroney research project and a continuous professional development (CPD) T: +353 91 493 044 log. Unique programme features include integration of modules, E: [email protected] specially designated ‘off-campus’ days and real business contexts involving a number of companies. A variety of teaching approaches are employed, and each module has its own combination of learning 3 GOOD REASONS and assessment methods. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. CIPD benefits: The programme Career Opportunities is approved by the CIPD at the A range of career opportunities are open to graduates in areas such advanced standards level. as graduate management trainee programmes, financial services and 2. On successful completion business analysis, management consultancy, retail management, hotel of the programme, students are management, human resource management, policy development and eligible for Associate Membership research and academia. Employers of graduates of the programme of CIPD and professional include Accenture, AIB Capital Markets, Aldi, Amazon, Bank of Ireland, Chartered Membership following Diageo, Dell, Deloitte, Enterprise Ireland (New York), Google, IDA requisite experience. Ireland, Jumeirah Hotels, Mercer Consulting, Qualtrics, Cambridge 3. Applied exposure to the critical University (PhD), NUI Galway and University of Limerick. areas for organisational success and the template for higher-level Minimum Entry Requirements achievement. Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of 6.5 Thinking about applying? or equivalent, if applicable. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ corporate-strategy-people-management.html “This master’s allowed me to hone in on my people management skills and learn how leading businesses triumph in the ever- competitive and constantly changing market. I now work in Qualtrics, which is a leading data insights platform for market research, customer experience and employee insights. The course was really a fantastic experience, and I would encourage anyone to apply as you get a grounding in human resources aspect which has the CIPD accreditation and also all facets of strategy and innovation management.” Tara O’Carroll, Employee Insights Specialist, Qualitrics

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate MSc (Strategy, Innovation and People Management) 100 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development MSc DURATION: 2 years, part-time Technology Management NUMBER OF PLACES: Unlimited places

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1TC3. Visit www.aua.ie for application forms and further details.

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The MSc in Technology Management will assist managers or opportunities: pages 274 and 276. aspiring managers to develop their knowledge and understanding of the increasingly important area of technology management, while CLOSING DATE: Applications building their management and leadership capabilities for new or will open in April 2019 and places will be offered on a rolling basis. current roles. The final application deadline is The course aims to develop students’ knowledge of product and Sunday 28 July 2019. service innovation, process optimisation, technology transfer and research and development (R&D) processes, enabling students and companies to gain competitive advantage through their CONTACT technologies. Niamh Nolan T: +353 91 493 746 The programme is delivered in association with the University of E: [email protected] Limerick (UL) and University College Cork (UCC), with the location of Saturday workshops (approximately monthly) rotating between 3 GOOD REASONS the three universities. TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities 1. Flexible learning: the The programme is designed for managers, technical specialists, programme is delivered using engineers or those responsible for managing technologies within a blended approach, that is, distance/online learning materials their organisations. A range of career opportunities are open combined with face-to-face to graduates in areas such as R&D, production and operations tutorials and seminars. management, information systems and management consultancy. As the programme is delivered on a part-time basis, the majority of 2. Peer learning and professional students are in full-time employment or actively seeking employment networking: As this is an executive education course, participants will while studying. learn from each other and benefit from the high level and diverse Minimum Entry Requirements experiences of fellow students. Candidates must have a primary honours degree, minimum H2.2 or equivalent, and at least five years of relevant industrial experience. 3. Experience different campuses: Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may apply Students attend seminars approximately one Saturday per for the PDip (Innovation Management) or the PDip (Technology month, on a rotating basis, at Commercialisation). On successful completion of either of these NUI Galway, UL and UCC. courses with an average grade of 2.1 honours, students may apply for the MSc in Technology Management with exemptions.

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101 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc International Management DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 35

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MIM1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This MSc provides students with in-depth knowledge and expertise does not set a deadline for in the principles and application of international business and receipt of applications (with management. The degree provides a solid foundation for a career in some exceptions). Offers will be international management with multinational corporations, as well as issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to internationally focussed and newly internationalising domestic firms. apply as early as possible. See It promotes cultural awareness and sensitivity in a dynamic and page 272 for full details of when global business environment. The perspective is multidisciplinary, and how to apply. drawing on economic, organisational, political, sociological and strategic theories. CONTACT You will critically examine the complexities of international Gerry Campbell management and the impact of culture and local and global T: +353 91 493 771 norms on business. You will develop critical insights into key E: [email protected] functional aspects of international management (e.g., strategy, global marketing, international corporate finance, international Human Resources Management [HRM]), set within a framework 3 GOOD REASONS of cross-cultural management and how to link these dimensions TO STUDY THIS COURSE to achieve organisational competitivenss and sustainability. In 1. The programme includes addition to developing critical and analytical skills, you will also an international study tour to have the opportunity to develop your creativity and team-building investigate how to do business in skills through innovative in-class activities, such as design an overseas environment. thinking workshops and enterprise start-up days. You will have the 2. Projects, reports, opportunity to synthesise theory and practice through participating presentations, case studies, in an international study trip during which you will simulate being on business simulations and field a business trip abroad and gain knowledge of how organisations and trips form part of the programme. entrepreneurs do business overseas (in previous years this trip has been to Hong Kong). 3. Winner, national Postgraduate Course of the Year Award (Business) 2013. Career Opportunities Graduates have an excellent employment track record. Employment profiles of a sample of our recent graduates are as follows: Area Thinking about applying? Manager at Kumon, London; Business Marketing Specialist at www.nuigalway.ie/apply Telefonica (O2), Dublin; Client Service Executive at IMS Health in Dublin; Investment Banker at Jeffries, London; as well as managerial appointments in Amazon, Google, McKinley Recruitment, Medtronic and Qualtrics.

Minimum Entry Requirements Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ international-management.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 102 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development PDip DURATION: 1 year, part-time Technology NUMBER OF PLACES: Unlimited COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PDT1. Commercialisation Visit www.aua.ie for application forms and further details.

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Commercialisation is to improve commercialising success of the CLOSING DATE: Applications next generation of technology entrepreneurs. It will provide you will open in April 2019 and places with information and guidance on business planning, securing will be offered on a rolling basis. The final application deadline is project finance, and bringing new technologies, products and Sunday 28 July 2019. services to market. Modules include Innovation and Technology Transfer; Marketing Technology Products; Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Technology Finance and Capital; industry CONTACT seminars and a capstone project. Niamh Nolan T: +353 91 493 746 The programme is delivered in association with the University of E: [email protected] Limerick (UL) and University College Cork (UCC), with the location of Saturday workshops (approximately monthly) rotating between the three universities. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. Flexible learning: The Graduates of this course work in both private and public sector programme is delivered using organisations in the area of research and development of new a blended approach, that is, a technologies, with a specific focus on commercialisation and combination of distance/online marketing activities. The course is also suitable for those who have learning materials and face-to- a business idea and wish to avail of an opportunity to explore its face tutorials and seminars. potential through a structured course. 2. Peer learning and professional networking: As this Students who successfully complete the PDip with an average grade is an executive education course, of 2.1 honours may apply for the MSc in Technology Management participants will learn from each with exemptions. other and benefit from the high- level and diverse experiences of Minimum Entry Requirements fellow students. Candidates must have a First or Second Class Honours degree 3. Experience different at undergraduate level in any discipline, with three years’ work campuses: Students attend experience; or an ordinary or third class honours degree with five seminars approximately one years’ work experience; or a recognised professional qualification with Saturday per month, on a rotating five years’ work experience. basis, at NUI Galway, UL and UCC.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Thinking about applying? technology-commercialisation.html www.aua.ie Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

103 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip Economic Science DURATION: Two semesters NUMBER OF PLACES: 25

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1EK2

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This is an intensive and challenging programme in core economic does not set a deadline for theory and methods. In addition, a variety of specialist options are receipt of applications (with some provided. It is mainly intended for those aiming for entry to a master’s exceptions). Offers will be issued degree programme but who have not yet studied economics in on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early sufficient depth for direct entry. as possible. See page 272 for full You will take one of two streams, depending on the level of details of when and how to apply. economics you have previously encountered. Both streams include courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, as well as statistical/econometric or mathematical methods in economics. You CONTACT Stephen McNena will also have a choice from a range of elective modules, usually T: +353 91 493 053 including History of Economic Thought; Economics of Money and E: [email protected] Banking/Financial Economics; Economics of Health, Environmental Economics; Irish Economic History; Public Economics; Development Economics. (The precise electives available may vary from year to 3 GOOD REASONS year.) TO STUDY THIS COURSE

1. Research skills: Students Career Opportunities work on a supervised research Successful graduates, who typically go on to take a master’s in paper in economics over two economics, build a variety of careers in private and public sectors, semesters (ending in May), ranging from analyst work in financial services and health sectors to providing an opportunity to public sector and consulting roles in economic analysis. focus on areas of particular interest aligned with their career Minimum Entry Requirements ambitions. An honours primary degree either with some economics modules or 2. Conversion course: It is modules of a quantitative/mathematical/statistical nature. attractive to those with scientific and engineering backgrounds, as FIND OUT MORE AT: well as humanities, business and www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ social sciences graduates. economic-science.html 3. Levels of ability catered for: Depending on your previous study of economics, you can opt DID YOU KNOW for one of two streams on this A combined fee arrangement applies to those who complete programme. this programme and subsequently are admitted to one of the three master’s in economics programmes at NUI Galway (i.e., International Finance, Health Economics, or Global Thinking about applying? Environmental Economics). www.nuigalway.ie/apply

In these cases, the higher diploma is treated as the first year of a two-year programme, with the second, (master’s) year involv- ing a lower fee (in 2019–20, this is expected to be €3,000 for EU students). Contact the programme director detail for details. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 104 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; 2 Global Environmental years, part-time Economics NUMBER OF PLACES: 25 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MGEE1 full-time; 1MGEE2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Many of the greatest challenges facing societies around the world today relate to environmental concerns—climate change, food and WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway energy security, the need to achieve sustainable and resilient forms does not set a deadline for of economic development, sustainable use of natural resources, receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued pollution, or biodiversity loss. The discipline of environmental on a continuous basis. Candidates economics is central to our understanding of these challenges and to are encouraged to apply as early the framing and evaluation of appropriate policy responses. as possible. See page 272 for full This course will equip students with the skills to address these details of when and how to apply. challenges through a unique combination of theoretical and applied subjects. These are delivered through small-group teaching by CONTACT academics as well as industry and policy experts. This guarantees a Dr Thomas van Rensburg practical focus that is further strengthened through work placements T: +353 91 493 858 in related companies or research institutes in Ireland or abroad. E: [email protected]

Dr. Doris Laepple Career Opportunities T: +353 91 493 164 Graduates have found employment in international development E: [email protected] and aid agencies, the European Commission, utility companies, government departments, investment banks, corporate environmental investment funds, United Nations organisations, consultancy firms 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE and local authorities, and many of our graduates have gone on to undertake PhDs. 1. Internships on offer: A number of internships (competitive Minimum Entry Requirements placements) in environmental, Students with a primary degree with Second Class Honours, Grade agri-business, energy or marine research institutes and or/ 1 or equivalent, which will have included the study of economics business organisations and can apply. Students who hold a Higher Diploma in Economics development agencies will be with Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent may also apply. offered. Students without an economics background are also encouraged to apply and will be accepted subject to successful completion of an 2. Learn from experts: online preparatory Economics course. These students are advised to Academics from this programme collaborate with researchers from get in touch with the course coordinator as early as possible for more the Rural Economy Research details. Centre, Teagasc, the Irish Marine Institute, the Economic and Social FIND OUT MORE AT: Research Institute, the Sustainable www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Energy Authority of Ireland and global-environmental-economics.html the European Commission. 3. Employablity: Graduates find employment in a wide range of Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 sectors and industries.

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105 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Health Economics 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 full-time; 10 part-time

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MHE1, full-time; 1MHE2, part-time

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This MSc provides students with in-depth knowledge and expertise opportunities: pages 274 and 276. in the application of health economics techniques to address challenging issues concerning the allocation of resources in the WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway health sector. Students will acquire the skills to analyse the economic does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some causes and consequences of health care issues and will be exposed exceptions). Offers will be issued to current debates concerning critical national and international on a continuous basis. Candidates issues in health policy. are encouraged to apply as early The course consists of taught modules (see full list on course as possible. See page 272 for full website), an internship and a minor dissertation. Examples of details of when and how to apply. modules include Economic Evaluation in Healthcare; Health Systems and Policy Analysis; and Economics of Health and Social Care. Students spend up to three months on placement with CONTACT an appropriate organisation, which may be a pharmaceutical or Professor Paddy Gillespie medical device company, a public agency, a research centre or an T: +353 91 495 636 international organisation. The internship allows the student to apply E: [email protected] the theories and techniques learned in the taught modules. 3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Many graduates have found employment in the pharmaceutical sector, in health economics consulting companies, in research 1. Work experience: The MSc institutes, and in the public sector. Other graduates have undertaken offers students the opportunity to use the skills they acquire in a PhD studies at leading universities in Ireland and elsewhere. placement. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Several students have Normally applicants require a primary degree with Second successfully transitioned into Class Honours, Grade 1, which includes the study of economics full-time employment with their placement host. to intermediate level. Students who hold a Higher Diploma in Economics with Second Class Honours, Grade 1, or equivalent may 3. Special events: NUI Galway also apply. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Applications organises seminars and from people with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or conferences every year featuring the healthcare system are also welcome. Applicants without a national and international experts background in economics will be offered an opportunity to take in all areas of health economics. courses in economics before starting the programme. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ health-economics.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 106 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Information Systems 2 years, part-time Management NUMBER OF PLACES: 45, full-time; 10, part-time

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MIS1, full-time; 1MIS2, part-time

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This MSc is designed as a specialist course that assists students in opportunities: pages 274 and 276. combining their existing talents with the range of technical skills and business knowledge needed to successfully design, develop, use and WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway manage information systems within modern organisations. does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some Subjects: Web Design and Development; Interactive Systems exceptions). Offers will be issued Design; Business Data Communications; Systems Development and on a continuous basis. Candidates Project Management; Database Systems; Business Applications are encouraged to apply as early Programming; Information Systems Management; Enterprise as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. Systems; Applied Systems Analysis; Project; Information Systems Strategy and Innovation; Information Systems Security and Ethics; Decision Systems and Business Analytics; and Advanced CONTACT Applications Programming. A major group project must also be Chris Barry completed by the end of June. Technical skills are taught using T: +353 91 492 308 examples, practical exercises and projects drawn from the world of E: [email protected] business. Our focus is on the application of technology to business.

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS Extensive career opportunities exist for graduates of the MSc in TO STUDY THIS COURSE Information Systems Management with companies in a variety of 1. The programme involves a sectors, in Ireland and abroad. Employers in Ireland of last year’s major group project, typically to graduates include Google, Hewlett Packard, Bearing Point Consulting, produce a website, for a local Information Mosaic, Ericsson, Medtronic, Avaya, Metalogic, Paddy firm or not-for-profit organisation, Power, Xilink and Dell Computers. during which many of the ideas and skills learned from the Minimum Entry Requirements programme are applied in practice. Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, 2. Learn about cutting edge a minimum H2.2 but preferably a H2.1 or H1 (or equivalent topics such as analytics, international qualification). IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and if applicable. It is expected that successful applicants will come gamification. from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, ideally 3. A prestigious academic prize, with prior exposure to information technology and/or business. The the HPE Prize in Systems Analysis, personal statement made on application is important to express is awarded to the graduate who your conviction that the programme is right for you and to explain achieves the highest grades how it fits into your career plans. across a number of modules.

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107 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Business Analytics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 100

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MBY1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Upon completion of the MSc in Business Analytics, students will does not set a deadline for have acquired industry-standard skills and in-depth knowledge to: receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be 1. Understand and be able to use specific Information issued on a continuous basis. Technology (IT) which is used in developing business Candidates are encouraged to analytics; apply as early as possible. See 2. Analyse and solve business problems using applied data page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. analytics tools and techniques;

3. Understand and apply techniques for managing IT in organisations; CONTACT Dr Denis Dennehy 4. Identify, analyse and solve applied problems in individual and T: +353 91 494 393 team-based settings; E: [email protected] 5. Apply effective decision-making to global business problems.

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs in Ireland expects that TO STUDY THIS COURSE in the next seven years between 4,000 and 17,000 additional jobs 1. SAP-accredited. in business analytics will be created in Ireland. This programme has been designed to meet the growing demand for graduates 2. Successful completing of with business analytics capabilities identified by the Expert Group the course has seen graduates go on to work for business on Future Skills Needs in Ireland. Graduates of the programme consulting companies, large have secured employment with EY, SAP, IBM, Fidelity Investments, financial institutions and Permanent TSB, Bloomberg PolarLake, Eir, Wayfair PWC, Bank multinational companies. of Ireland, Scotiabank, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, TATA, RSA Insurance, Auto1, Amundi, and Anum Technologies. 3. Shortlisted for Best New Course—gradireland Higher Minimum Entry Requirements Education Awards 2017. Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, Thinking about applying? is required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score www.nuigalway.ie/apply of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. The qualification must include an element of quantitative techniques, for example, graduates of Business Studies, Engineering, Computer Science, other Sciences, Mathematics or other courses that have some quantitative content.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ business-analytics.html

“This programme is very well crafted to prepare students for a career in business analytics. It exposed me to all the necessary modules which helped me to expand my knowledge of business analytics, and it helped me to secure my first job in Ireland even before my graduation. The faculty of the Business Analytics programme were very supportive throughout the course.” Harris Premnaseer, Data Analyst (Finance, Strategy and Transformation), Bank of Ireland NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 108 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Marketing Management 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 25–30

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MMM1, full-time; 1MMM2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The programme content of this MSc is aimed at preparing graduates for a variety of marketing positions in business. This WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway programme will assist students in becoming knowledgeable about does not set a deadline for a range of marketing subjects to an advanced level; developing receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued analytical, oral and written presentation skills; acquiring and being on a continuous basis. Candidates able to use accepted research methodologies; and developing are encouraged to apply as early personal confidence. as possible. See page 272 for The programme consists of lectures, projects, case studies and full details of when and how to apply. Important: non-business presentations in the required subjects. A range of assessment graduates must apply by 6 July methods are used, including essays, projects, reports, 2019. presentations, case studies and/or written examinations. Examples of modules include Strategic Marketing; Selling and Sales Management; and Brand Management. CONTACT Dr Declan Fleming Career Opportunities T: + 353 91 492 741 Graduates build careers in a wide variety of industry sectors and E: [email protected] organisations, including pharmaceutical companies, publishing companies, banks, consumer products companies, business to-business, and non-profit organisations. Colleges, libraries, 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE hospitals and art organisations are increasingly hiring marketing professionals to manage their diverse marketing activities. 1. Conversion course: Open to Other fields to consider are business development, marketing graduates of any discipline. management, market research, strategic marketing, account 2. Employability: Graduates management, customer relations management, customer service, have excellent employment retail, and public relations consultancy. opportunities.

3. Learn from experts: Minimum Entry Requirements Students have frequent Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually opportunities to hear a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is distinguished visiting and required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of industry speakers. 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Applicants who hold a very high 2.2 and who have achieved a 2.1 average within a significant marketing specialism in a business degree, may be considered. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines. Applicants from a non-business/marketing degree background, applying as a conversion programme, are required to successfully complete an online Principles of Marketing course, as specified by the Marketing Discipline, prior to commencement of studies. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

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109 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Marketing Practice DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MMK1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: 8 March 2019. This unique, action-based learning programme has successfully Applications after this date will helped young graduates kick-start their careers in marketing for only be considered if there are nearly forty years. still places available on the programme. Early applications A 37-week paid professional marketing work placement, six taught may result in early interviews. modules, an applied project and on-site visits to companies recognised as world leaders in the practice of marketing, is the

successful combination of this award-winning programme. CONTACT Students learn how to (i) keep up to date with the ever-changing Ann Walsh Programme Director world of marketing, (ii) immerse themselves in learning what they T: + 353 91 492 575 need to solve applied marketing problems in their workplace and (iii) E: [email protected] gain internationally recognised certification and accreditation as they proceed. Students are exposed to the latest trends in the practice of marketing, learning directly from inspiring industry experts who share their expertise and experience in the classroom and in the 3 GOOD REASONS workplace. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. Paid placement: Students Topics covered include everything from marketing analytics, search are paid by their host company engine marketing, the integration of marketing and sales, artificial while developing their marketing intelligence (AI), chatbots, virtual reality, user-generated content, knowledge and technical skills in voice search, multi-channel marketing, account-based marketing, a professional marketing role. content marketing, inbound marketing, marketing attribution …. and 2. Support and mentoring: The so much more. The possibilities and opportunities for learning are Programme Director is available endless! in person, by phone and on email to provide ongoing mentoring Career Opportunities and support to students Employment opportunities for graduates are exceptional with the throughout their placement. programme securing a 100% employment record. In-company visits are carried out to review and facilitate graduate Recruiting graduates of the programme most recently are Google, progress and performance. Hubspot, SAP, IBM, Salesforce, Oracle, LinkedIn, Facebook, Yahoo, 3. Strong professional alumni L’Oreal, Glanbia, IKEA, AIB, Wayfair, Pathfinder, Smyths Toys and network: Nearly forty years on Bord Bia. Graduates build successful marketing careers regionally, offer, this programme boasts an nationally and globally in organisations across all sectors imaginable. exclusive international alumni network. Alumni contribute to Minimum Entry Requirements the delivery of the programme, Normally a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent business degree, recruit students on placement with a Second Class Honours Grade 1 or higher, and a significant and employ graduates on completion. specialisation in marketing (QQI Level 8 or equivalent).

Applications also welcome from graduates fluent in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Finnish and Nordic languages with an interest in a career in professional sales-consulting roles in multinational Thinking about applying? companies based in Ireland. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

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NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate marketing-practice.html 110 Student Profile A little about our students

“I was absolutely ecstatic when I was accepted onto the MSc (Marketing Practice) programme. It was the most rewarding and challenging year to date. This master’s is exactly what I wanted when finishing my undergrad—hands-on marketing experience, being put out of my comfort zone and to gain practical work experience.

There is an incredible support system in NUI Galway, in the classroom and beyond graduation. One of the remarkable moments of the year was that I got the opportunity to interview marketing professionals during my research and produce events for top executives in Dublin. I thrived in event marketing and producing during my work placement—an area I had little experience in and little did I know it would start to shape the beginning of a dream career... I am now working in the heart of NYC with This Is Catapult, a company I studied closely during my years in college.

NUI Galway gave me the education, work experience and mentorship to kick-start my career. I am now an associate producer of live events and marketing activations across the USA. Anything from a music festival to fashion, auto tech and government. I cannot express how much NUI Galway and the marketing masters course, lecturers and students helped me progress. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course and university.”

Jennifer O’Leary MSc (Marketing Practice) Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

111 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc International Marketing DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10–15

and Exporting COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MIE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The programme content of this MSc is aimed at preparing does not set a deadline for graduates for marketing positions in business, particularly in the receipt of applications (with areas of international marketing and exporting. This programme some exceptions). O˜ers will be will assist students become knowledgeable about a range issued on a continuous basis. of marketing subjects to an advanced level; recognise the Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See importance of international marketing skills required to compete page 272 for full details of when in an increasingly global marketplace; develop analytical, oral and and how to apply. Important: non- written presentation skills; acquire and be able to use accepted business graduates must apply research methodologies; and demonstrate their international by 6 July 2019. marketing specialism to prospective employers via an industry- based research dissertation. The programme consists of lectures, projects, case studies and presentations in the required subjects. CONTACT Dr Declan Fleming Students are required to take twelve obligatory subjects (see T: +353 91 492 741 details on course website). Examples of modules include Global E: [email protected] Business to Business (B2B) Marketing; Marketing Innovation and Commercialisation; and Marketing Analytics. ´ GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates find employment in such companies as 1. Conversion course: Open to GlaxoSmithKline, Kerry Group, Vodafone, Microsoft, SAP, Tourism recent graduates of all disciplines. Ireland, Smyths Toys and LinkedIn. 2. Management skills: ‘Soft skills’ such as presentation Minimum Entry Requirements techniques and inter-cultural Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually communication are covered. a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is 3. Employability: Graduates required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of have excellent employment 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Applicants who hold a very high opportunities. 2.2 and who have achieved a 2.1 average within a significant marketing specialism in a business degree, may be considered.

The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines. Applicants Thinking about applying? from a non-business/marketing degree background, applying as www.nuigalway.ie/apply a conversion programme, are required to successfully complete an online Principles of Marketing course, as specified by the Marketing Discipline, prior to commencement of studies.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ international-marketing-exporting.html NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 112 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Digital Marketing DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 25–30

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MDG1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This programme will assist students to become knowledgeable about does not set a deadline for a range of marketing subjects to an advanced level; understand receipt of applications (with how marketing objectives can be achieved through the use of digital some exceptions). O˜ers will be technologies; develop analytical, oral and written presentation skills; issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to acquire and be able to use accepted research methodologies. apply as early as possible. See The programme consists of lectures, projects, case studies and page 272 for full details of when presentations in the required subjects. A range of assessment and how to apply. Important: non- methods are used, including essays, projects, reports, presentations, business graduates must apply by 6 July 2019. case studies and/or written examinations. Examples of modules include Digital Marketing Strategy and Management; Marketing Analytics; and Inbound Marketing Strategy. CONTACT Dr Declan Fleming Career Opportunities T: +353 91 492 741 Graduates find employment in a wide variety of industry sectors E: [email protected] with companies such as Aviva, Sky, Lidl, Hubspot, Ryanair, KPMG and Vodafone. ´ GOOD REASONS Minimum Entry Requirements TO STUDY THIS COURSE Normally a Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, usually 1. This MSc is aimed at preparing a Grade 1, or a H2.1 in the Higher Diploma in Business Studies, is graduates for marketing positions required (or equivalent international qualification). IELTS score of in business, particularly in the 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Applicants who hold a very high 2.2 area of digital marketing. and who have achieved a 2.1 average within a significant marketing 2. Students will gain research specialism in a business degree, may be considered. experience by completing a minor research dissertation under The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines. Applicants the supervision of sta˜ members. from a non-business/marketing degree background, applying as a conversion programme, are required to successfully complete an 3. A wide range of modules is online Principles of Marketing course, as specified by the Marketing on o˜er, including Innovation Discipline, prior to commencement of studies. and Commercialisation; Brand Management; and Cases in Marketing Management and FIND OUT MORE AT: Strategy. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ digitalmarketingmsc Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

113 Shannon College of Hotel Management College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Business and Hospitality 2 years, part-time

Location: Shannon NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MBH1, full-time; 1MBH2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The MSc in Business and Hospitality is designed for those with hospitality/business qualifications or experience who wish to CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2019 develop their knowledge of hospitality systems, trends and business applications to an advanced level. The programme is designed as a specialist course which assists students in blending their existing CONTACT talents with the advanced hospitality and business skills and Ms. Celine Ryan knowledge needed to manage a modern hospitality organisation. Programme Leader Modules include: Global Business and International Human Resource T: +353 61 712 002 Management (HRM); Project Management; Information Technology E: [email protected] for Hospitality; and Performance and Revenue Management.

´ GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates with the skills taught in this programme are highly valued by a range of business and hospitality organisations, both nationally 1. Employability—Graduates and internationally. have excellent employment opportunities.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Specialist content to enable Candidates for the MSc in Business and Hospitality will normally the management of a modern hold, or expect to hold before the programme commences, an hospitality organisation. undergraduate degree, usually a Second Class Honours or equivalent 3. Direct contact with industry in a related area. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. while you study, enhancing your hospitality and business skills. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/hospitalitymanagement.html/ Thinking about applying? #course_overview shannoncollege.com

CEO and members of the management team at Adare Manor Resort—Alumni of Shannon College. NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 114 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International and 2 years, part-time Comparative Business NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): ML26, Law full-time; ML27, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme provides an excellent grounding in business law, for those interested in pursuing a career in legal practice or in the WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway commercial world. Students can choose from a range of modules does not set a deadline for at an advanced level and tailor their LLM to suit their interests and receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be career plans. You will expand your knowledge of business law from a issued on a continuous basis. national, regional and international perspective. Modules range from Candidates are encouraged to diverse options such as EU Competition Law, Advanced Intellectual apply as early as possible. See Property Law, and European Consumer Law to Global Issues in page 272 for full details of when Contemporary Labour Law. This programme provides students with and how to apply. an opportunity to engage with leading commercial practitioners to develop their legal expertise and skills in business law. CONTACT Career Opportunities Dr Connie Healy The LLM in International and Comparative Business Law is of T: +353 91 493 341 E: [email protected] particular interest to students interested in pursuing a career with an international law firm. The School of Law runs a programme of

careers events annually including a Careers in Law Week, during 3 GOOD REASONS which students have an opportunity to meet partners from leading TO STUDY THIS COURSE law firms and attend interview-skills workshops. Additionally, the programme offers a number of ‘Commercial Legal Placements’ with 1. Students undertaking this course will have the opportunity the leading law firms in the jurisdiction, enhancing the students’ to compete for one of five practical knowledge of working in a commercial firm and ensuring very prestigious commercial they gain skills which will be very attractive to prospective employers legal placements with leading in the commercial sector. commercial law firms.

2. Students undertaking Minimum Entry Requirements the course will be taught by An approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (2.1) in law, or lecturers who are experts an inter-disciplinary degree in which law was a major component. in their field and who will Applicants awarded a Graduate Diploma in Law may be considered assist students to network but will be admitted only if they demonstrate a strong academic at conferences, etc., in their performance in both the undergraduate degree and diploma. preferred modules on the programme. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/llm- 3. As there is a focus on international-comparative-business.html gaining practical skills in many of the modules offered, students “As a partner in Arthur Cox it gives me great pride that NUI Galway is will be well placed to enter the well represented at all levels in my firm, from trainee to partner. With business world having acquired the enactment of the Companies Act 2014, Ireland has a state-of-the- key transferrable skills to art corporate code which, following Brexit, will position us to take include: critical thinking, legal advantage of being the only common law Member State, something writing, negotiation, advocacy, Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 valued greatly by American and Canadian companies. Depressing as mediation, etc. Brexit is for the ideal of European unity and despite the uncertainty which it has created, it does present opportunities for our graduates. I look forward to working with Dr Connie Healy, Programme Director, and to engaging with the participants over the course of Thinking about applying? GalwayNUI their studies.” Professor Tom Courtney, Adjunct Professor to the www.nuigalway.ie/apply School of Law, NUI Galway; Chairman of the Company Law Review Group (2000–2018); and Partner at Arthur Cox. 115 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International and 2 years, part-time Comparative Disability NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ML17, Law and Policy full-time; 1ML18, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The introduction of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has resulted in significant changes WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway in the area of disability law and policy. Our LLM addresses that, does not set a deadline for and graduates from this programme will be among the first to be receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be skilled in this growing area of law and policy. Students are required issued on a continuous basis. to take one mandatory subject: Foundational Theoretical Framework Candidates are encouraged to for Disability Law and Policy. Thereafter students may choose five apply as early as possible. See optional modules from the following: Irish Disability Law and Policy; page 272 for full details of when Regional Disability Law and Policy; Law and Policy on Independent and how to apply. Living; Legal Capacity Law and Policy; Mental Health Law and Policy; Inclusive Education Law and Policy; Advocacy and Access to Justice; Contemporary Challenges in Disability Law and Policy; CONTACT Law, Regulation and Policy; Equality Law: Principles and Thematic Dr. Eilionóir Flynn Application; Universal Environments; Advanced Legal Research T: +353 91 494 010 E: [email protected] and Method. Finally, over the summer months, students complete a dissertation on a subject of their choosing.

3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates have found employment in a variety of areas, including work in the UN, senior legal appointments, as lecturers, solicitors, 1. Internships: There are two very prestigious internships and barristers, on the national advocacy board and human rights exclusively available to students commissions, as government advisors and with non-governmental of the LLM in International and organisations. Many of our graduates are leading change and law Comparative Disability Law reform in disability law throughout the world. and Policy. They are based in Geneva with the United Nations Minimum Entry Requirements Special Rapporteur on Disability. Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree The interns will achieve unique (Level 8) either in law or in an interdisciplinary area which includes a access to the UN system. significant component of law. In exceptional circumstances, applicants 2. International experts: The holding a degree in another discipline or a degree of less than a benefit of studying this master’s Second Class Honours Grade 1 standard may be considered where lies in its uniqueness. Students they have relevant professional experience in law or disability rights. will benefit from unprecedented access to international experts who participate in the FIND OUT MORE AT: programme throughout the year. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ law-intl-comparative-disability-policy.html 3. Centre for Disability Law: The programme is affiliated with “I would highly recommend the course the Centre for Disability Law to other students who intend to venture and Policy (CDLP), which is part into disability law and policy. The course of the Lifecourse Institute. The gives an in-depth insight into the UN CDLP is dedicated to producing Convention on the Rights of Persons research that informs the debate with Disabilities and further bridges the on national and international gap between practice and theory. disability law reform and policy, NUI Galway is the only place which and holds many conferences, offers this unique course with seminars and other events which students of the LLM are exceptionally qualified staff.” invited to attend.

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Milika Sakala, 2016 116 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International Criminal Law 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ML8, full-time; 1ML9, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is offered at the Irish Centre for Human Rights within the School of Law. This centre is one of the world’s premier WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway university-based institutions for the study and promotion of does not set a deadline for human rights and humanitarian law. The LLM in International receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be Criminal Law (ICL) will provide you with an understanding of issued on a continuous basis. the history and institutional structures of international criminal Candidates are encouraged to tribunals and the International Criminal Court (ICC). It will equip apply as early as possible. See you with knowledge of international criminal law: the principles, page 272 for full details of when the component crimes and the procedural issues, enabling you and how to apply. to develop a critical approach to the relationship between other accountability mechanisms, such as truth commissions. CONTACT The module Introduction to International Criminal Law and Dr. Shane Darcy the dissertation are compulsory. The modules International T: +353 91 492 065 Humanitarian Law and Procedure before International Criminal E: [email protected] Courts and Transitional Justice are also recommended for ICL students. 3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Students who have undertaken and successfully completed 1. Access to expertise: Students the programme tend to fall into one of four categories: (1) those are introduced to experts working who work within the United Nations (UN) or with UN-affiliated in the area of international organisations; (2) those who work in NGO and quasi-NGOs— criminal law through seminars, both human rights and development; (3) those who work in guest lectures, the summer academic institutions or pursue a PhD/JD; (4) those who work school on the ICC and the annual study trip to The Hague. in diplomatic or government-based work (in the human rights division of the Department of Foreign Affairs, for example). Within 2. Distinguished visitors to the these umbrella categories, students have pursued work in the Centre for Human Rights have ICC, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, ICRC, the UN included Judge Carmel Agius, system (Geneva and NYC), locally-based NGOs, trade and health Senator Robert Badinter, Judge Maureen Harding Clark, Richard organisations, as well as domestic law firm work that draws on Goldstone, President Philippe international legal mechanisms and research-based work in Kirsch, Judge Theodor Meron, university research centres, to name but a few. Judge Navanethem Pillay and Judge Kimberly Prost. Minimum Entry Requirements Candidates must be approved by the School of Law. They should 3. Excellent career opportunities. preferably hold a Level 8 degree in law or an interdisciplinary degree which includes a substantial law component and in which Thinking about applying? they have attained a minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1

www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 standard or its equivalent.

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117 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International Human Rights 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 25

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ML2, full-time; 1ML3, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is offered at the Irish Centre for Human Rights within the School of Law. The centre is one of the world’s premier WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway university-based institutions for the study and promotion of human does not set a deadline for rights and humanitarian law. The programme offers students a receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be wide range of specialised courses, taught by leading experts in the issued on a continuous basis. field, and prepares students for work in the international human Candidates are encouraged to rights field, in policy, law, advocacy or human rights practice. The apply as early as possible. See programme has a strong human rights clinical focus, providing page 272 for full details of when students with core human rights lawyering skills in advocacy, and how to apply. international diplomacy and public policy.

Students participate in a dynamic programme of seminars, workshops and conferences with world-leading practitioners CONTACT and scholars. While the programme’s emphasis is on the law and Dr. Ekaterina Yahyaoui Krivenko policy of human rights, suitably qualified candidates from non-law T: +353 91 492 065 backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Coursework begins with an E: [email protected] in-depth study of the international human rights system and selected

issues of international human rights law. Specialised courses in 3 GOOD REASONS business and human rights, international migration law, refugee TO STUDY THIS COURSE protection, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, minority rights and rights of indigenous peoples, gender and 1. The programme has a strong human rights, counter-terrorism and human rights, and child rights. clinical focus on core human rights practice and lawyering Completing a 15,000-word research thesis in the field of international skills and offers a unique range human rights law is also a requirement. of specialised courses on the most pressing issues of human Career Opportunities rights today. The programme equips students to pursue careers with international Students benefit from organisations, United Nations (UN) bodies, international NGOs, 2. a dynamic programme of in international or national legal practice, and policy, advocacy or conferences, workshops, and research work. Students may also decide to work in government, summer schools with leading diplomacy or international affairs. The programme will also provide a international experts. foundation for further studies through the structured PhD in human rights. 3. Graduates will join a global network of Irish Centre for Human Rights alumni, who Minimum Entry Requirements work with leading UN bodies, It is preferred that applicants hold a Level 8 degree in law. However, and international organisations the Centre for Human Rights also welcomes students with and in key government and undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than law. In cases where practitioner roles. applicants come from a non-law background, the Centre for Human Rights will consider academic background, relevant work experience, references and a personal statement. Applicants must normally have Thinking about applying? attained at primary degree level a result of Second Class Honours www.nuigalway.ie/apply Grade 1 or equivalent. However, those falling short of this standard may be considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic accomplishments as well as relevant work experience.

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NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/law- international-human-rights.html 118 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; International Migration and 2 years, part-time Refugee Law and Policy NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1ML30, NEW for 2019 full-time; 1ML31 and 1ML32, part-time

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This unique programme enables students to develop their opportunities: pages 274 and 276. knowledge of international and regional law, policy and practice as it relates to the phenomena of international migration, human WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway tra˜icking and refugee law. Students can combine the study of does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some international migration with specialised courses in international exceptions). O˜ers will be issued humanitarian law and peace operations, gender and law, child rights, on a continuous basis. See page and international criminal law. The programme engages students 272 for full details of how to apply. with current developments on the human rights of migrants and refugees, globally, regionally and nationally. It includes unique practice-oriented teaching, allowing students to specialise in oral CONTACT and written advocacy (legal and policy), strategic litigation, fact- Dr Ciara Smyth finding and international development. T: +353 91 492 917 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities

• Work with domestic, regional or international non-governmental ´ GOOD REASONS or inter-governmental organisations specialising in migration TO STUDY THIS COURSE or refugee protection, human tra˜icking or human rights law or Students are taught by policy; 1. internationally recognised • Develop specialised legal practice skills in the expanding field scholars with world-class of migration and asylum law and human rights; expertise in international migration, human tra˜icking and • For those already working in the area of international migration/ refugee law and strong track refugee law, develop a more solid conceptual and knowledge records of engagement and base to develop that role; impact in the field.

• For those interested in pursuing PhD research, identify a 2. This is a multidisciplinary suitable research question, method and theoretical framework programme, o˜ering a range for that research. of specialised courses on migration, with a core focus on practical skills of research and Minimum Entry Requirements policy advocacy, implementation, The Irish Centre for Human Rights welcomes students with and human rights lawyer. undergraduate Level 8 degrees in disciplines such as law, political Students benefit from a series science, international relations, international development or of seminars and workshops social sciences. In cases where applicants come from a non- with leading international law background, the Irish Centre for Human Rights will consider practitioners in migration and academic background, relevant work experience, references and refugee law and policy. a personal statement. Applicants must normally have attained at 3. Graduates will join global primary degree level a result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 or alumni network of the Irish equivalent. However, those falling short of this standard may be Centre for Human Rights, with considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic options to pursue careers in Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 accomplishments as well as relevant work experience. the fields of migration, forced displacement, refugee law and policy, and human rights. FIND OUT MORE AT: Students are supported in www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/law-

seeking internship and work GalwayNUI international-migration-refugee-law.html placement opportunities and provided with targeted career Thinking about applying? advice and supports. www.nuigalway.ie/apply 119 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Peace Operations, 2 years, part-time Humanitarian Law & Conflict NUMBER OF PLACES: 12 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ML15, full-time; 1ML16, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is offered at the Irish Centre for Human Rights within the School of Law. This centre is one of the world’s premier WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway university-based institutions for the study and promotion of human does not set a deadline for rights and humanitarian law. The programme aims to prepare receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be graduates for work in the field of international peace support issued on a continuous basis. operations, with international organisations, with non-governmental Candidates are encouraged to organisations (NGOs) and as individual advocates. apply as early as possible. See Obligatory subjects are: International Peace Support Operations; page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. International Humanitarian Law; and Human Rights. However, students are also free to choose from a large number of optional courses (details of these are on the course website). Completing a research thesis/dissertation of 15,000 words is also a requirement. CONTACT Professor Ray Murphy Career Opportunities T: +353 91 493 081 E: [email protected] Graduates have gone on to work with the UN, OSCE, NATO and the EU. Others are working with NGOs in conflict and post-

conflict environments, including the DRC, Haiti, Liberia, Sudan and 3 GOOD REASONS Kosovo. Military and police personnel from Ireland and elsewhere TO STUDY THIS COURSE have completed the degree with a view to enhancing their career prospects. 1. Extra credit opportunities: The programme provides 15 credits Minimum Entry Requirements in exchange for submission of a written assignment of appropriate Applicants must normally have attained at primary degree level a length reviewing previous result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 or equivalent. However, international field experience. those falling short of this standard may be considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic accomplishments 2. The programme may also recognise and credit a peace as well as relevant work experience. Also, candidates who have operations course of appropriate completed a military command and staff course or its equivalent duration delivered at another at an institute recognised by NUI Galway and who have relevant centre/institute recognised by professional experience that, in the opinion of the School of NUI Galway. Law, qualifies them to read for the LLM may also be considered. Candidates who have significant experience in the field of peace 3. Excellent and diverse career opportunities are available to operations and/or international human rights, for example, with graduates of this course. international organisations or international non-governmental organisations, are encouraged to apply under this rubric.

FIND OUT MORE AT: Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/law- www.nuigalway.ie/apply international-peace-support-operations.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 120 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLB

DURATION: 3 years, full-time, LLB which may be extended to 4 years, part-time (daytime classes only for both).

NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1BL1, 3 years; 1BL2, 4 years Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Law impacts on all aspects of life today, and the LLB provides you Fees information and funding with an excellent basis for a career as a practising lawyer, as well opportunities: pages 274 and 276. as in other fields such as administration, business, the media and social work. The LLB is also excellent preparation for work in a legal WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway advisory capacity in the private or public sector. does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with The LLB offers all the subjects currently required for the entrance some exceptions). Offers will be examinations to the legal professions (solicitors and barristers) in issued on a continuous basis. Ireland. Furthermore, by choosing certain subjects, students can Candidates are encouraged to also become eligible for exemptions in relation to entry to the legal apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full details of when professions in England and Wales. In addition, all students are and how to apply. required to take a core module designed to equip them with critical legal research, writing and presentation skills. Students will also have the opportunity to tailor their studies to their own requirements CONTACT by choosing optional modules from a long list. The programme is Dr. Rónán Kennedy offered during daytime hours and may be taken on a full-time basis T: +353 91 495 626 over three years. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities Many of our graduates today run successful practices as solicitors or 3 GOOD REASONS barristers. Other graduates have found employment and advanced TO STUDY THIS COURSE their careers in a variety of areas, such as administration, financial services, business, the media and social work. 1. Provides a route to qualifying as a lawyer for graduates from Minimum Entry Requirements any discipline. The prerequisite for admission to the LLB Programme is an approved 2. After their first year, students Level 8 degree in any discipline at Second Class Honours level are free to develop their own or above. In certain circumstances, an approved professional personal programme of study, qualification or experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. choosing from a wide range of Those holding a relevant practical law degree or who have studied modules taught by acknowledged experts in their fields. law modules at third level may be granted appropriate exemptions. 3. Flexibility: Students may take FIND OUT MORE AT: the programme over three or www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/llb four years, which will facilitate students’ responsibilities at work Thinking about applying? and at home. www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

121 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Public Law 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ML8, full-time; 1ML9, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The LLM in Public Law suite of programmes examines emerging and topical issues in public law from a comparative and international WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway perspective. The programmes will be of interest to students does not set a deadline for who have completed their primary law degree as well as legal receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be practitioners, public servants and others seeking to develop or issued on a continuous basis. update their knowledge of public law and legal research skills. Candidates are encouraged to Students can pursue an LLM in Public Law or choose to specialise apply as early as possible. See for an award of: page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. • LLM in Public Law and Criminal Justice, or

• LLM in Public Law and Social Justice, or CONTACT • LLM in Public Law and Administration. Dr Connie Healy T: 353 91 493 341 The programme aims to provide a solid grounding in the theory, E: [email protected] substance and application of public law for future practitioners, academics and policy makers, and gives students a keen

understanding of the most pressing issues for public interest 3 GOOD REASONS litigation in both the state and private sectors. Led by a dynamic TO STUDY THIS COURSE team of experts at NUI Galway, with national, European and 1. Seminars: Teaching takes the international teaching and research profiles, students will acquire form of small group seminars, expertise in their chosen subjects across a range of different areas, which are complemented by with a focus particularly on law reform, social justice, policy and presentations from guest speakers administration. The programme also puts a strong emphasis on who are experts in the field. research and presentation skills.. 2. Conferences: Students are Career Opportunities also encouraged to attend and, where possible, present papers at Graduates have embarked on career paths ranging from, but not relevant conferences. limited to, completing PhDs and lecturing, and working in the Office of the Attorney General, for the Director of Public Prosecutions 3. Journals: Students are also (DPP), for the Law Reform Commission, and for law publishers and encouraged to publish some of their work in student and top law firms. mainstream law journals. Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants must have a Level 8 degree in law (honours 2.1 or Thinking about applying? higher) or an interdisciplinary degree which includes a substantial www.nuigalway.ie/apply law component (honours 2:1 or equivalent). In exceptional circumstances, applicants who hold a degree other than a law degree and who have relevant education and/or professional experience in law may be considered.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ law-public.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 122 School of Law College of Business, Public Policy and Law PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: LLM

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; LLM (General) 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): ML28, full-time; ML29, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The LLM (General) is one of a suite of LLM programmes offered by the School of Law at NUI Galway. This LLM can be taken on a full- WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway time basis over one year or part-time over two years. The programme does not set a deadline for is a taught programme designed to give students complete flexibility receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be in their selecton of modules and topic for their minor thesis. The issued on a continuous basis. LLM (General) programme allows students to select modules to Candidates are encouraged to suit their own interests and modules that will facilitate their specific apply as early as possible. See career objectives. Students can select modules from the full range page 272 for full details of when available for taught LLM programmes offered within the School of and how to apply. Law, the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the Centre for Disability Law and Policy. This programme is designed for students seeking an advanced postgraduate degree but who do not wish to specialise in a particular area of law. CONTACT Connie Healy +353 91 493 341 Career Opportunities T: E: [email protected] The LLM (General) is of particular interest to students who wish to gain expertise in a specific area of law without having to limit their options. Rather than have to take set modules, students have 3 GOOD REASONS the flexibility to tailor the programme for the particular area of law TO STUDY THIS COURSE that they wish to work in and thus, enhance their employability. The School of Law runs a programme of careers events annually, 1. This programme allows students to ‘build their own including a Careers in Law Week, which gives students have an master’s’. opportunity to meet partners from leading law firms and attend interview skills workshops. All modules are taught by experts in 2. Access to any modules across the field who will also be in a position to guide students towards the Law School, the Irish Centre opportunities that may arise for further research, internships or roles for Human Rights, and the Centre that may be of interest to them. for Disability Law and Policy. 3. Students can tailor their Minimum Entry Requirements studies to meet their future career The criteria for admission to this programme are as follows: plans.

• An approved Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (2.1, Level 8) in law, or an inter-disciplinary degree in which law was a major component. Thinking about applying? • Applicants awarded a Graduate Diploma in Law may be www.nuigalway.ie/apply considered but will be admitted only if they demonstrate a strong academic performance in both the undergraduate degree and diploma. FIND OUT MORE AT:

• In exceptional circumstances, an applicant holding a degree www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 in another discipline or a degree of less than an approved taught-postgraduate-courses/ Second Class Honours Degree, Grade 1 (2.1) standard may be llm-general.html considered if they have relevant professional experience in law.

All applicants whose first language is not English must present one GalwayNUI of the following qualifications in the English language: IELTS (6.5 overall), TOEFL (8) and Pearson PTE (61).

123 Programmes

126 Biomedical Engineering 139 Software Design & Development (HDip) 127 Civil Engineering 140 Software Design & Development 128 Electronic & Computer Engineering (Industry Stream) 130 Electrical & Electronic Engineering 141 Software Design & Development (MSc) 131 Energy Systems Engineering 142 Software Engineering 132 Enterprise Systems 143 Software Engineering & Database 133 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Technologies 134 Mechanical Engineering (MSc) 144 AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & 135 Occupational Safety Engineering Entrepreneurship & Ergonomics 145 TechInnovation 136 Water Resources Engineering (MSc) 137 Computer Science (Data Analytics) 138 Software Design & Development (External Stream)

A range of full-time and part-time research options (master’s and PhD) are also available. Please see page 253 for research programme listings or visit: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColEng NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 124 College of Engineering and Informatics Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

125 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME (60 ECTS), MSc (90 ECTS)

DURATION: 9 months, full-time Biomedical Engineering (ME); 1 calendar year, full-time (MSc)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 (in each)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEB1, ME; 1MBM1. MSc

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. These programmes are designed to give you an advanced educational experience in biomedical engineering, focusing on developing CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway advanced technical knowledge and skills, coupled with real-world does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some implementation through research and innovation. The programmes exceptions). Offers will be issued combine a substantial research/design project component with on a continuous basis. Candidates instruction through taught modules and a significant project-based are encouraged to apply as early learning component. They are designed around three thematic areas: as possible. See page 272 for full biomechanics/medical devices, biomaterials and bioelectronics. For details of when and how to apply. the ME, students perform a substantial 20 ECTS project on clinically driven medical device innovation and design. The ME programme is specifically designed to satisfy the educational criteria of Engineers CONTACT Ireland for Chartered Engineer professional accreditation, and it Jane Bowman achieved full accreditation in 2015. The MSc is broader in scope and T: +353 91 492 723 E: [email protected] more research focused, and students perform a substantial 30 ECTS project on a state-of-the-art topic in medical technology research. In addition to the thesis project, in both programmes students 3 GOOD REASONS can choose from a range of advanced taught modules, covering TO STUDY THIS COURSE discipline-specific and transferable skills topics. 1. The programme produces top quality biomedical engineers that Career Opportunities meet the needs of the rapidly Graduates will be readily employable in the medical technology evolving biomedical device sector. (e.g., devices and implants) and cognate high-tech industries (e.g. microelectronics, pharmaceuticals). In the medical technology industry 2. Galway city is a hub for start- up and multinational medical in particular, employment roles will include research and development device companies and there are (R&D), design assurance, manufacturing and production, quality employment opportunities in these assurance and regulatory affairs. Graduates will also be ideally qualified exciting environments. to undertake PhD-level research, leading to employment in the academic and industrial research sectors. 3. The master’s thesis project requires students to derive innovative solutions for healthcare Minimum Entry Requirements problems through a combination Entry to the ME programme is open to individuals who have Second of both engineering and biology. Class Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2), in an accredited Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, from a recognised “Not only does it harness all university or third-level college. Entry to the MSc programme is open aspects of your undergraduate to individuals who have Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in degree to be used in the vastly a Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, growing biomedical field, but from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into it also gives you the possibility account in determining admission will include the specific content of to be innovative, independently the undergraduate degree (with a particular focus on prior learning in research, work in teams and engineering/mathematics/physics), the applicant’s performance, and develop fundamental design the availability of places. and analytical skills through both design projects and a FIND OUT MORE AT: research based thesis.” ME: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Robert Johnston, BSc biomedical-engineering-me.html Physics and Medical Physics, MSc: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 2015; MSc Biomedical

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate biomedical-engineering-msc.html Engineering, 2015–2016 126 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME Civil Engineering DURATION: 9 months, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEC1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The 60-ECTS ME in Civil Engineering is a broad, design-focused, does not set a deadline for Level 9 programme tailored to meet both the educational receipt of applications (with some requirements for progression to Chartered Engineer status and the exceptions). Offers will be issued diverse needs of a progressive modern civil engineering practice. on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Students will strengthen their core knowledge with modules on a as possible. See page 272 for full range of advanced civil engineering topics, while improving their details of when and how to apply. versatility and leadership potential as engineers through transferrable skills and personal development modules. The integrated-design team project is a unique feature of the programme; students take CONTACT on a real-world design challenge with support from practising Brid Flaherty engineers. Research experience is gained through a minor thesis, T: +353 91 492 170 with access to laboratory facilities in the award-winning Engineering E: [email protected] Building, Ireland’s largest engineering education facility. 3 GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE This degree programme is ideally suited to a civil engineer with an honours (Level 8) undergraduate degree who wishes (i) to become 1. The ME programme in Civil more competent in advanced civil engineering topics and (ii) to Engineering at NUI Galway received full accreditation by accelerate to positions of leadership within an organisation. Many Engineers Ireland in 2015, and employers are expressing a preference for ME graduates over therefore enjoys international BE graduates due to their advanced problem-solving skills and recognition through the versatility. Graduates of the programme will be capable of following Washington Accord. challenging career paths in any branch of civil engineering, including Many of the research projects consulting, contracting, and research and development. 2. taken on the ME are aligned with PhD projects, guaranteeing Minimum Entry Requirements high-quality research on topics Entry to the programme is open to individuals who have Second of national and international Class Honours in a Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline importance. from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into 3. Graduates of this programme account in determining admission will include the specific content have been employed immediately of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance and the upon completing this course. availability of places.

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127 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME Electronic & Computer DURATION: 9 months, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Engineering COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MECE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This ME is designed as a follow-on to a Level 8 (honours) degree does not set a deadline for in Electronic & Computer Engineering or equivalent. It allows receipt of applications (with some graduates to develop advanced, industry-relevant skills in a range exceptions). Offers will be issued of topics in Electronic & Computer Engineering, providing them on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early with a Level 9 qualification that satisfies Engineers Ireland’s as possible. See page 272 for full criteria for chartered status. Students can choose from a range of details of when and how to apply. transferable skills modules that enable students to develop skills in business, innovation, regulatory, and research methods, while also providing options in advanced mathematical techniques and CONTACT information technology. These modules will prepare students for Dr Martin Glavin life-long learning and development in a professional engineering T: +353 91 492 035 career, either in industry or in a research environment. Advanced E: [email protected] Technology modules provide students with a range of electronic and computing technology topics designed to complement proposed research project areas, such as: signal and image 3 GOOD REASONS processing, embedded systems, sensor systems for biomedical TO STUDY THIS COURSE applications, communications systems, automotive applications, 1. The programme provides the Internet of things, and advanced system-on-chip technologies. extensive career opportunities.

2. Teaching staff are experienced Career Opportunities researchers, and experts in their Graduates of this programme will be well-qualified to pursue respective fields. careers in industry and academic research, and will be equally You can select a project topic comfortable working in the software and hardware industries. 3. based on your personal interests Numerous opportunities exist for graduates of this programme and also avail of the expertise of in industries ranging from large multinationals to indigenous the academic staff who perform companies, state bodies and small businesses. Graduates may cutting-edge research in a wide also wish to join or form their own start-up businesses, as many of range of technologies in electronic our graduates have, successfully, in the past. and computer engineering.

Minimum Entry Requirements Entry to the programme is open to individuals who have Second Thinking about applying? Class Honours in a Level 8 (or equivalent) degree in a related www.nuigalway.ie/apply discipline from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance and the availability of places.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ electronic-computer-engineering.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 128 Student Profile A little about our students

“Having completed the undergraduate Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) programme, I was left with an important decision to make; look for a graduate position or continue my education and complete my master’s. Looking back at the choice I made, I’m glad I have earned my master’s in ECE.

The nine-month taught master’s course o¯ered a wide variety of modules and assessments which allowed me to obtain a more rounded education while still having the ability to specialise in areas I was more interested in. Not only does this programme prepare you to develop and improve current technologies, it also educates you about key enabling technologies for the future, such as for autonomous vehicles.”

Thomas Reaney Graduate, ME, Electronic & Computer Engineering Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

129 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME Electrical & Electronic DURATION: 9 months, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Engineering COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEEE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This full-time programme will enable BE (Level 8) graduates to does not set a deadline for advance and focus their engineering knowledge towards a career in receipt of applications (with some industry or research based on electrical/electronic applications. It is exceptions). Offers will be issued at Level 9 in the Irish qualifications system and it has been designed on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early to meet the educational requirements necessary for progression to as possible. See page 272 for full Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland. Accreditation for the details of when and how to apply. programme will be sought after the first cohort of graduates emerges from the programme. CONTACT The ME has three primary elements: (i) advanced core modules Mary Costello in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, (ii) an individual capstone T: +353 91 492 728 project, and (iii) modules on transferrable skills and personal E: [email protected] development. The core Electrical and Electronic advanced technical modules are in topics covered by our research priorities of: Embedded Systems Design; Signal Processing and 3 GOOD REASONS Communications; Power Electronics and Energy Conversion; and TO STUDY THIS COURSE Biomedical, Biometrics and Bio-inspired Electronics. Available 1. This programme is offered modules in the area of transferable skills include: Financial within the new €40m Engineering Management; Engineering Research Methods; Introduction to Building, a 14,200 square metre, Regulatory Affairs; Human Reliability; and Technology, Innovation modern, energy-efficient facility, and Entrepreneurship. and the largest School of Engineering in the country; it is Career Opportunities equipped with an extensive range This degree programme is ideally suited to the electrical/electronic of high-tech teaching and research engineer who wishes to become more competent in advanced electrical, electronic and computer engineering laboratory facilities. electrical and electronic engineering topics. Since 2013, the ME degree has been required to satisfy the educational requirements 2. The programme will be for progression to Chartered Engineer status. Graduates of the delivered by staff members who programme will be capable of working in any branch of electrical are world leaders in terms of and electronic engineering, including consultancy and contracting or research and industry interaction. further research. As a programme that is targeted for accreditation, it 3. You can select a project will have international recognition through the Washington Accord. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering on any state-of-the- Minimum Entry Requirements art topic covered by our research Entry to the programme is open to individuals who have Second priorities. Class Honours in a Level 8 degree in a related discipline from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into Thinking about applying? account in determining admission include the specific content of www.nuigalway.ie/apply the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance and the availability of places.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.eee.nuigalway.ie OR www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ electrical-electronic-engineering.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 130 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME Energy Systems DURATION: 9 months, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: Engineering 15 (approximately) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEES1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This ME programme is for graduates of Level 8 BE degrees who WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway want to develop their engineering knowledge for a career in does not set a deadline for industry or research based on energy systems applications. It is fully receipt of applications (with some accredited to meet the education standard for Chartered Engineer exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates with Engineers Ireland, which is recognised throughout Europe are encouraged to apply as early and in many countries around the world. It builds on the successful as possible. See page 272 for full BE in Energy Systems Engineering, providing graduates with an details of when and how to apply. opportunity to either specialise further or broaden their knowledge in engineering disciplines. CONTACT Education is provided in three areas: advanced technologies in Sharon Gilmartin energy systems engineering, transferable skills including business Adminstration and information technology, and technology development or T: +353 91 492 664 research through an energy systems engineering project. With the E: [email protected] help of academic staff, every student will select a suite of modules tailored to their interests and knowledge. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities Our graduates work in design and testing, consultancy, project 1. This programme is run in the management, energy systems management, product development, Alice Perry Building, a 14,200 facilities engineering and academic research. The need for graduates square metre modern, energy- with skills in energy systems technologies is growing in areas efficient facility, which is a living laboratory and the largest such as building energy management, renewable energy systems, engineering school in Ireland. electrical power systems, the smart grid and energy consultancy. Other potential roles are in the areas of energy economics, energy 2. This programme offers a policy, energy regulation, energy planning and law. flexible, multidisciplinary blend of mechanical, electrical and civil Minimum Entry Requirements engineering subjects. Second Class Honours in a Level 8 (bachelor’s or equivalent) 3. This programme is accredited engineering degree in a related discipline from a recognised by Engineers Ireland for Chartered university or third-level college, with substantial elements of energy, Engineer status (if combined with mechanical, electrical and/or civil engineering. an accredited bachelor’s degree).

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131 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MApplSc (Enterprise Systems)

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Enterprise Systems 2 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1APE1, full-time; 1APE2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This award-winning programme is designed in partnership with academics and employers to meet the specific requirements of WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway industry. It equips graduates with essential knowledge and skills in does not set a deadline for the fields of operations, quality and innovation management. The receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued programme aims to enhance graduates’ technical and management on a continuous basis. Candidates contribution in various enterprises, including manufacturing, financial are encouraged to apply as early services, health services and government. It invites participants as possible. See page 272 for full from many disciplines and it is suitable for engineering, science, details of when and how to apply. commerce and arts graduates who wish to pursue a career in a high-tech environment. Our programme is of significant interest to students who may wish to change direction from their course of CONTACT undergraduate study and pursue a new career path that offers them Dr Kathryn Cormican, sound employment prospects in a growth area. Programme Director T: + 353 91 493 975 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] The Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) programme is highly regarded by employers and there is always a very strong 3 GOOD REASONS demand for our graduates. All of our graduates have secured high TO STUDY THIS COURSE quality roles in engineering, management and information systems This programme offers a with companies such as Accenture, Apple, Boston Scientific, 1. customised learning programme Medtronic, Stryker, Ingersoll Rand, Jaguar, Valeo, Pepsi, Kerry Group, to meet your specific needs. IBM, and Hewlett Packard. 2. The programme has Minimum Entry Requirements propelled our graduates to Entry to the Masters of Applied Science (Enterprise Systems) is open successful careers into some of the most high-profile to those who hold a Second Class Honours degree at Level 8 in a organisations across the globe. related discipline. Candidates who hold a Level 8 degree without honours and who have three years’ relevant experience will also be 3. This course won the national considered. Postgraduate Course of the Year Award (Engineering Category) FIND OUT MORE AT: in 2013. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ enterprise-systems.html Thinking about applying? “Personally I found the amount of group work in the course www.nuigalway.ie/apply incredibly beneficial. It mirrored real-life workplace scenarios and encouraged the exchange of ideas and viewpoints on different topics while helping to hone communication skills. The lecturers all speak with real-world knowledge of industry rather than focusing on a purely theoretical or academic approach.” Laurence Fahy, MApplSc Enterprise Systems, 2017 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 132 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: ME Mechanical Engineering DURATION: 9 monthsmonths, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 40 15 (approximately) (ME) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEME1 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MEME1 FEES AND FUNDING: FEESFees information AND FUNDING: and funding opportunities:Fees information pages and 274 funding and 276. opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (ME) (60 ECTS Level WHENdoes not TO set APPLY: a deadline NUI forGalway 9 Master’s) course follows on from the four-year undergraduate receiptdoes not of set applications a deadline (with for some BE programme in Mechanical Engineering, providing students exceptions).receipt of applications Offers will (with be issued some with the opportunity to take a first step in advanced mechanical onexceptions). a continuous Offers basis. will Candidates be issued areon a encouraged continuous tobasis. apply Candidates as early engineering education and research within the framework of asare possible. encouraged See topage apply 272 as for early full the academic and professional requirements for Chartered detailsas possible. of when See and page how 272 to for apply.. full Engineer status. This course combines advanced taught details of when and how to apply. modules and transferable skills modules with a significant research and development project (Semester 1 & 2). This large group development project, which is the capstone of the ME, CONTACT is conducted in collaboration with an engineering research or Mechanical Engineering industry partner and is aligned with specific research themes. Administrator T: +353 91 492 223 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] Mechanical engineering industry (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool manufacture, equipment 3 GOOD REASONS manufacture, transport and aerospace, traditional and advanced TO STUDY THIS COURSE manufacturing, offshore oil and gas); biomedical engineering industry; engineering management; more advanced research 1. For applicants holding a (e.g., PhD); software (engineering) development; engineering bachelor’s degree recognised consultancy. by Engineers Ireland (EI) as a Level 8 qualification, this Minimum Entry Requirements ME programme satisfies the academic requirement for ME programme: individuals must have a minimum Second Class Chartered Engineer status. The Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2), in a Level 8 engineering degree in a ME programme is fully accredited related discipline, or equivalent, from a recognised university or by EI and has recognition globally third-level college. Factors taken into account in determining through the Washington Accord. admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate 2. Significant advanced group degree, the applicant’s performance, and the availability of places. design project to develop new FIND OUT MORE AT: technology in collaboration with www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ industry-research partners and centres of excellence. mechanical-engineering.html 3. A key aspect of these courses is the teaching of innovation, entrepreneurship skills and technology, along with research methods.

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133 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Mechanical Engineering DURATION: 1 year NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

(MSc) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MSME1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway The Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSc) (90 does not set a deadline for ECTS Level 9 Master’s) will take graduates with engineering (BE) receipt of applications (with some and closely related degrees to an advanced level of mechanical exceptions). O˜ers will be issued engineering capability, focusing on advanced design, analysis, on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early materials and manufacture via state-of-the-art technology, with as possible. See page 272 for full an emphasis on learning through research. This course o˜ers a details of when and how to apply. broad range of advanced engineering modules, including advanced applied mathematics and advanced computational modelling, as well as industry-specific advanced modules in manufacturing CONTACT technology, o˜shore engineering, energy, and medical device Mechanical Engineering development and materials. A substantial 12-month research thesis Administrator allows the students to implement new research skills developed T: +353 91 492 223 within a specially-designed module on engineering research E: [email protected] methods, including publication of their research findings.

Career Opportunities ´ GOOD REASONS Career opportunities in mechanical engineering industry TO STUDY THIS COURSE (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool 1.This programme will equip manufacture, equipment manufacture, transport and aerospace graduates of international industry, general manufacturing industry, o˜shore oil and and Irish bachelor’s degrees gas industry); biomedical engineering industry; engineering programmes with a wide management; advanced research (e.g., PhD); software range of advanced mechanical (engineering) development; engineering consultancy. engineering skills suitable for careers in industry and research.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Significant, individual Individuals must have Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in a research-design project working Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, with established research groups from a recognised university or third-level college. and centres to develop new technology in collaboration with FIND OUT MORE AT: industry and research partners. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ A key aspect of these mechanical-engineering-msc.html 3. courses is the teaching of innovation, entrepreneurship skills and technology, with research methods.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 134 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MApplSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Occupational Safety 2 years, part-time Engineering & Ergonomics NUMBER OF PLACES: 12 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1AP1, full-time; 1AP2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The aim of this Master’s programme is to develop the knowledge and skills required for a career in Occupational Health and Safety and/ WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway or Ergonomics. The programme is open to a range of candidates, does not set a deadline for including recent graduates, those with a primary qualification in receipt of applications (with some exceptions). O˜ers will be issued Occupational Health and Safety and/or Ergonomics or a related on a continuous basis. Candidates area, and professionals wishing to add to their qualifications. This are encouraged to apply as early programme recognises prior academic achievement in relevant as possible. See page 272 for full areas. details of when and how to apply. Candidates must complete at least four and up to six courses from a list of subjects provided (see list on course website). In addition, CONTACT candidates must submit their year’s work, which will be continuously Enda Fallon assessed, and candidates are required to write a research thesis on a Programme Director topic agreed and approved by their supervisor. T: + 353 91 492 745 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities There are currently thousands of job vacancies in the ICT Sector across the EU due to an acute skills shortage which is projected to ´ GOOD REASONS continue into the future. This programme is specifically designed TO STUDY THIS COURSE to help address this skills shortage among companies looking to 1. The MApplSc programme’s hire software development professionals. Graduates have found broad base will appeal to those employment in workplaces ranging from project engineering, from diverse backgrounds. hi-tech manufacturing engineering, regulatory bodies, healthcare 2. The focus is on engineering and the services sector. Typical job titles include safety engineer, systems. However, the knowledge safety and risk specialist, risk manager, regulatory a˜airs specialist, gained can be applied to various ergonomics health and safety consultant, health and safety o˜icer disciplines and workplaces. and environmental health and safety o˜icer. 3. Participants can choose which lecture courses they study to suit Minimum Entry Requirements their background and aspirations The MApplSc programme is open to individuals who have an for a future career. honours degree from a recognised university or third-level college or a pass degree with at least three years’ relevant experience that is acceptable to the College of Engineering. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ occupational-safety-engineering-ergonomics.html Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

135 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Water Resources DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Engineering (MSc) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1WRE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Water security is one of the main threats facing humanity. Engineers does not set a deadline for will be the primary professionals tackling this problem. This receipt of applications (with some programme will provide engineers with the technical competences exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates to provide solutions to deliver safe/clean water. The programme are encouraged to apply as early will also give opportunities to students to study economics and as possible. See page 272 for full the project management of large projects. Key components of details of when and how to apply. this programme are a focus on understanding and using modern hydraulic modelling tools, and working in design groups. CONTACT The core programme modules include Hydrology and Water Dr Stephen Nash Resources Engineering; Hydrological Modelling; Design of Programme Co-ordinator Sustainable Environmental Systems; Water Quality; Water T: +353 91 493 738 Resources in Arid Regions; and Applied Field Hydrogeology. Sample E: [email protected] elective modules include Computational Methods in Engineering; Natural Resource Governance; and Remote Sensing. Along with 3 GOOD REASONS taught modules, students will complete a group integrated-design TO STUDY THIS COURSE project that simulates real-world working environments. Each student will also complete an individual minor thesis in the area 1. The programme has a of water resources which accounts for one third of the overall strong emphasis on the design of hydrological systems, with programme mark. students working in groups to solve real-world problems. Career Opportunities Existing water infrastructure is straining to meet current demands. 2. Teaching staff are involved in cutting-edge research in water Population growth, increasing urbanisation, climate change and resources, and their teaching is increasing energy demands are placing unprecedented pressures underpinned by this research on our finite water resources. More water resource engineers are expertise. required to ensure the provision of sustainable and safe water Water resources engineering supplies into the future. 3. is a growth industry, offering excellent career prospects. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 in civil/ environmental engineering or equivalent. Applications from candidates Thinking about applying? from cognate disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis. www.nuigalway.ie/apply FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ msc-water-resources-engineering.html

“As well as covering theory, the modules in this master’s generally have an associated project which entails using the theory being taught as well as the models or design calculations used in industry. So while preparing you for design upon entering your career, you are also understanding why you are using particular models/ calculations.” Aaron Birchmore, MSc Water Resource Engineering, 2016 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 136 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc, PDip

DURATION: 1 year, full-time (MSc); Computer Science 2 years, part-time (MSc); 1 year, (Data Analytics) part-time (PDip) NUMBER OF PLACES: 45

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CSD1, full-time; 1CSD2, part-time; 1DCS2, 1 year part-time Diploma. Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Almost everything we do results in data being created and stored Fees information and funding somewhere. Individuals, communities, businesses and governments opportunities: pages 274 and 276. face major challenges in harnessing all this data to create knowledge that will underpin a healthier, safer, more productive world. There is WHEN TO APPLY: This is an in-demand course. Candidates a global shortage of talent and expertise in data analytics and data are encouraged to apply as early science. This MSc and Diploma programme will provide graduates as possible. Offers will be issued of computing or related degrees with the deep technical knowledge on a continuous basis. The course and analytical skills to succeed in this growth area. Applicants may will close as soon as all places are apply for the following programme options: one-year MSc full- filled. See page 272 for full details time (1CSD1); one-year diploma (1DCS2); two-year MSc part-time of when and how to apply. (1CSD2).

Course Content CONTACT The MSc option is an 90-ECTS course with three main elements: Dr Conor Hayes foundational modules (20 ECTS), advanced modules (40 ECTS), T: +353 91 493 143 and a substantial capstone project (30 ECTS). Students taking the E: [email protected] two-year, part-time option will undertake a larger capstone project (40 ECTS) and take 10 ECTS less in taught modules. The one-year, part-time Diploma in Computer Science (Data Analytics) is a 30- 3 GOOD REASONS ECTS programme. Diploma students will be eligible to progress to TO STUDY THIS COURSE the second year of the part-time MSc if they achieve a minimum of a 1. Closely aligned to the 2.1 in the diploma year. research and teaching expertise of the Discipline of Information Foundational topics include: Statistics and Probability; Information Technology and the Insight Centre Retrieval; Machine Learning and Data Mining; Programming for Data for Data Analytics at NUI Galway. Analytics; Large Scale Data Analytics; Natural Language Processing; Digital Signal Processing. Advanced topics include: Advanced 2. Graduates from this course have demonstrated excellent Topics in Machine Learning and Information Retrieval and Natural employment prospects. Language Processing; Functional Programming; Web and Network Science; Linked-Data Analytics; System Modelling and Simulation; 3. CNN lists jobs in the data Embedded Image Processing; Data Visualisation; Caste Studies analytics area in its “Top 10 best in Data Analytics. From Semester 2 onwards students work on new jobs in America”. individual project and submit them in August.

Career Opportunities Thinking about applying? Graduates will be excellently qualified to pursue new career www.nuigalway.ie/apply opportunities in industry, to establish new ventures, or to do PhD- level research.

Minimum Entry Requirements Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 The minimum requirement for entry to the full-time and part- time programme is normally a 2.1 degree in a Level 8 science FIND OUT MORE AT: or engineering degree that includes sufficient training in the www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ fundamentals of computing. Additionally, part-time applicants should

taught-postgraduate- GalwayNUI have 3+ years of industry experience and availability to attend courses/ lectures in NUI Galway. On an exceptional basis, candidates who msc-in-computer-science- do not meet these requirements but are deemed by the programme data-analytics.html director to have reached an equivalent standard may also be 137 School of Engineering & Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Engineering and Informatics MSc

DURATION: Software Design & Typically 1 year, full-time Development (External Stream) NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 2MF2

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course This course is aimed at students who have already obtained a Level WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway 8 postgraduate qualification in information technology (IT) and are does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some interested in pursuing an MSc qualification. As a distance-learning exceptions). Offers will be issued programme, it suits candidates who are in full-time employment on a continuous basis. Candidates and/or living abroad. The programme is in line with the University are encouraged to apply as early Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning in that it recognises prior as possible. See page 272 for full academic qualifications. details of when and how to apply.

Career Opportunities A variety of opportunities are open to graduates in the software CONTACT industry or in a range of other sectors, such as telecommunications, Dr Séamus Hill medical informatics, energy informatics, digital media, banking T: +353 91 495 232 E: [email protected] and consulting. Many graduates continue with careers related to their specialised field of research. Companies/organisations that Dr Hugh Melvin have recruited graduates recently include: Fidelity Investments, T: +353 91 493 716 Galway; Cisco, Galway; SAP, Galway; Hewlett Packard, Galway; E: [email protected] and Ericsson, Athlone.

Minimum Entry Requirements 3 GOOD REASONS This programme is available to students who have completed TO STUDY THIS COURSE an accredited (subject to approval by the School of Engineering 1. It allows participants to build on & Informatics), Level 8 (60 ECTS) postgraduate qualification in their Higher Diploma and deepen computer science or IT. This qualification can relate to academic their knowledge base over a one programmes or accredited industry-sponsored qualifications. year period, resulting in an MSc Potential candidates must have achieved the equivalent of qualification. a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2.1) (or better) in their 2. With company support, it postgraduate qualification. allows participants to undertake FIND OUT MORE AT: extensive research in a domain that is directly related to their www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ work, thus providing a win-win for software-design-development.html both stakeholders.

3. The course requires minimal visits on campus over the 12-month period but yet provides access to all campus facilities for participants, if required, to conduct their research.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 138 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip (Level 8) Software Design & DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Development (HDip) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1SD1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This one-year HDip is aimed at candidates with little or no does not set a deadline for IT experience. It provides an academic foundation and broad receipt of applications (with some technical training in software design and development. The exceptions). Offers will be issued skills developed in this programme include the core software on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early development tools and techniques as well as a solid grounding in a as possible. See page 272 for full specific ICT (information and communications technology) domain. details of when and how to apply. The programme’s modules comprise:

• Databases; CONTACT • Software Engineering; Dr Séamus Hill T: +353 91 495 232 • Algorithms and Logical Methods; E: [email protected] • Object-Oriented Programming; Dr Hugh Melvin • Internet Programming; T: +353 91 493 716 • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems; E: [email protected] • Computer Communications; • Software Design & Development Project. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Minimum Entry Requirements This programme is open to applicants who have a Level 8, 2.2 1. Transfer options: students may degree (or equivalent international qualification) from a recognised transfer to the MSc in Software Design and Development (GYE03) university or third-level college, and an IELTS score of 6.5 (or subject to places being available. equivalent international qualification). An interview and achievement of FIND OUT MORE AT: a minimum 2.1 result in the Higher www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Diploma is required. software-design-development.html 2. It provides students with a solid foundation in ICT and thus prepares them for an exciting career across very diverse domains—entertainment, enterprise, communications, finance, education, etc.

3. The MSc in Computer Science in Data Analytics (GYE06) is open to graduates who achieve a H1 result in the Higher Diploma.

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139 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip Software Design & DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 35

Development (Industry Stream) COURSE INSTANCE(S): Not applicable. Applications can be made through www.springboardcourses.ie

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Course is free; students pay The goal of this one-year postgraduate conversion programme, co- student levy fee only. designed with industry partners, is to increase the supply of skilled graduates to meet the needs of Ireland’s high-growth software WHEN TO APPLY: Candidates industry. It provides graduates with a fast-track, focused computing are encouraged to contact Dr Enda Barrett with respect to qualification, and presents them with an opportunity to obtain making an application to this valuable industry work experience. The course fees are free and all programme as application dates students are guaranteed a paid work placement on enrolment to are contingent on our funding and the course. industry partners year to year. We work closely with our industry partners to provide our graduates with a foundation in software design, a choice of software architecture specialisation in either .NET or Java Enterprise, and a CONTACT guaranteed work placement to gain industrial experience. Dr. Enda Barrett T: +353 91 493 332 After completion, students may transfer to the MSc (Software E: [email protected] Design & Development, see page 138) subject to places being available, and the student completing a required additional course on research methods, and an interview, in tandem with the 3 GOOD REASONS achievement of a minimum 2:1 result in the Higher Diploma. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. Paid internships: 19 industry Career Opportunities partners have joined with There are currently thousands of job vacancies in the ICT Sector NUI Galway in making paid across the EU due to an acute skills shortage which is projected to internships available to the continue into the future. This programme is specifically designed to successful applicants help address this skills shortage among companies looking to hire 2. Free fees: The Higher software development professionals. This programme is designed Education Authority is sponsoring specifically with the needs of industry employers in mind. In the programme; therefore, the addition to providing paid internships, our industry partners assist course fees are free and students in interviewing candidates and mentoring the students through to only have to pay the student levy final completion of the programme. 3. This course won the 2015 national Postgraduate Minimum Entry Requirements Course of the Year Award The programme is open to candidates with Level 8 degrees, (Information Technology). preferably with a background in a cognate discipline. Level 7 applicants with relevant industrial experience are also eligible to apply. Students will be assessed prior to being offered a place Thinking about applying? on the course; assessment includes a formal interview and/or www.nuigalway.ie/apply standard aptitude tests.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ softwaredesignanddevelopmenthdipappscindustrystream NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 140 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (Level 9)

DURATION: 2 years, full-time. Software Design & Students can choose to exit the programme with a HDip upon Development (MSc) successful completion of Year 1.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MF1

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This two-year MSc is aimed at candidates with little or no IT opportunities: pages 274 and 276. (information technology) experience who want to pursue a career in the IT industry. The skills developed in this programme include WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway the core software development tools and techniques as well as a does not set a deadline for solid grounding in research and its application in a specific ICT receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued (information and communications technology) domain. on a continuous basis. Candidates The first year follows the normal academic cycle of lectures and are encouraged to apply as early laboratory sessions/tutorials, and provides students with a thorough as possible. See page 272 for full foundation in IT skills. Time will also be spent on developing research details of when and how to apply. interests/skills to prepare for their second year, during which students will conduct a research project and submit a thesis on their CONTACT findings. Dr Séamus Hill T: +353 91 495 232 The programme’s modules comprise: E: [email protected] • Databases; • Software Engineering; Dr Hugh Melvin T: +353 91 493 716 • Algorithms and Logical Methods; E: [email protected] • Object-Oriented Programming;

• Internet Programming; 3 GOOD REASONS • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems; TO STUDY THIS COURSE

• Computer Communications. 1. It provides applicants with both a solid foundation in ICT in Career Opportunities Year One, and specialist research A variety of opportunities are open to graduates in the software and applied skills in their chosen industry or in a range of other sectors, such as telecommunications, research area in Year Two. medical informatics, energy informatics, digital media, banking and 2. It provides a stepping stone consulting. Many graduates continue with careers related to their to an exciting career either in specialised field of research. Companies/organisations that have research or across very diverse recruited graduates recently include Fidelity Investments, Galway; applied domains—entertainment, Cisco, Galway; SAP, Galway; Hewlett Packard, Galway; and Ericsson, enterprise, communications, Athlone. finance, education, etc. 3. It can very much complement Minimum Entry Requirements existing graduate qualifications, Candidates must have a minimum 2.1 honours (Level 8) resulting in highly sought after undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification). skillsets, e.g., data science. If applicable, applicants require a GPA score of 3.0 (or equivalent international qualification) and an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 international qualification). Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ software-design-development.html NUI GalwayNUI

141 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Dip Software Engineering DURATION: 1 year, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: Unlimited

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1DSE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This fully online diploma provides a focused programme of study in WHEN TO APPLY: The Diploma the area of software design and development, providing an insight in Software Engineering starts in into technical skills and modern industry techniques. Computer August. Apply from February. programming and design are taught in the diploma, as well as a number of important software engineering methodologies. This programme is part-time and runs over one year. You will study one CONTACT online module every eight weeks. Aisling Monahan IT Online Rather than being a general-purpose award in computing, the T: +353 91 495 698 intention of this diploma programme is to provide a coherent and E: [email protected] complementary set of in-depth modules which bring the student up Majella O’Dea to speed on relevant software development tools and techniques. A IT Online full list of core and elective modules is available at T: +353 91 495 041 www.nuigalway.ie/itonline. E: [email protected] Career Opportunities The software industry includes businesses involved in the ´ GOOD REASONS development, maintenance and publication of computer software, TO STUDY THIS COURSE as well as software services such as training, documentation, and 1. The diploma is part-time, and is consulting. At the heart of this industry is the activity of actually delivered and examined in a fully building and producing computer software, which is the emphasis online environment. of this diploma. Opportunities for software developers are excellent within Ireland and internationally. 2. It provides maximum flexibility for students in terms of their Minimum Entry Requirements location and work schedules. This degree is open to honours degree graduates (Level 8) or Level 3. The student can move to the 7 graduates with three or more years of experience and to those MSc Software Engineering and otherwise satisfying the postgraduate entry standards. An IELTS Database Technology (MScSED) score of 6.5 or equivalent international qualification will be required, if after this Diploma, in order to applicable. See itonline.nuigalway.ie for details. complete that master’s in one year.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Thinking about applying? softwareengineeringdip www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 142 School (and College) of Engineering & Informatics Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (or CPD, modular credit) Software Engineering & DURATION: 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: Database Technologies Unlimited

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1SED1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The aim of this programme is to develop your career with an WHEN TO APPLY: See website. innovative MSc in Software Engineering and Database Technologies. The MScSED starts in August. This tailor-made programme will advance your knowledge of software development and database systems. This wholly online course is particularly suited to people who are working or who have CONTACT other daytime commitments. Aisling Monahan IT Online The programme is part-time and runs over two years. You will study T: +353 91 495 698 one online module every eight weeks, and in addition, you will E: [email protected] research and write a thesis during your second year. The programme content is extensive and varied, and includes both mandatory and Majella O’Dea IT Online optional modules (a full list of these is on the course website). T: +353 91 495 041 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Information technology, in general, and software/database design and development, in particular, are one of the success stories in ´ GOOD REASONS the Irish economy. This course will equip you to participate in this TO STUDY THIS COURSE vibrant, international industry. Since IT is crucial in every sector, many of our graduates also have used the course for career 1. This MSc course is part-time, and is delivered and examined in advancement and progression within their current employment field. a fully online environment. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. It provides maximum flexibility This degree is open to honours degree graduates (Level 8) or Level for students in terms of their 7 graduates with three or more years of experience and to those location and work schedules. otherwise satisfying the postgraduate entry standards. An IELTS 3. Teaching is shared by score of 6.5 or equivalent international qualification will be required, if NUI Galway and Regis University; applicable. See itonline.nuigalway.ie for details. we apply a strict limit of 15 students per ‘virtual classroom’. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ software-engineering-database-technologies.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

143 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (Level 9)

DURATION: 1 year, distance AgInnovation: education Agricultural Innovation & NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: Apply at Entrepreneurship NEW for 2019 springboardcourses.ie/details/6275

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Co-funded by Springboard+ This Master’s in AgInnovation course, a one-year distance CLOSING DATE: August 2019. education/blended learning entrepreneurship development programme, aims to fill the gap in terms of entrepreneurship/ intrapreneurship skills for the agri-ecosystem in Ireland. Key CONTACT stakeholders include micro, small, medium and large agri-companies Dr Paul Flynn as well as farmers. The aim of this course is to teach people how T: +353 91 493 929 to identify areas for innovation specifically within the agri-domain, E: [email protected] to create innovation-driven enterprises or to create new business units within an existing company. Particular consideration is given to helping students address: ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Challenges around commercialising innovations (ideas and 1. Flexible learning: The technologies); programme is delivered using a • Business constraints and guidelines (margins, CAGR, lifetime blended approach, a combination value, COCA, etc.); of distance/online learning • Other di†iculties related to getting new agri-products to materials with face-to-face sizeable markets (“crossing the chasm”). tutorials and periodic seminars (weekends). The course will include customer-focused problem identification, problem validation, market analysis, technology viability assessment, 2. Programme Director Dr John Breslin and Programme competitive positioning, team building, product lifecycle planning, Manager Dr Paul Flynn have marketing strategy, and sales channel analysis. Robust and brought this process to comprehensive agri-focused business plans will be developed NUI Galway after undertaking that begin with an executive summary and follow through to the MIT’s Entrepreneurship presentation of a comprehensive marketing plan. Development Program. Dr Breslin Career Opportunities is also a Funded Investigator at the VistaMilk Centre for Precision This course will help to better guide students and increase their Pasture-Based Dairying. skills, to share best practices in entrepreneurship in the agri-domain and to accelerate innovation maturation and transfer into business. 3. This is a timely initiative It will ideally place students to fill the agri-startup and innovation because there needs to be more agtech innovators in companies pipeline into the west of Ireland as well as nationally. and startups who can avail of early stage supports, then scale Minimum Entry Requirements to get at the bigger funds. Now Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree, 1st or 2nd class is the time to accelerate the honours in any discipline, along with three years of relevant industrial agricultural innovation ecosystem experience; or an Ordinary or 3rd class honours undergraduate in Ireland. degree, along with five years of relevant industrial experience; or a recognised professional qualification and five years of relevant industrial experience. Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the Thinking about applying? springboardcourses.ie/details/6275 programme.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ aginnovation.html NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 144 School of Engineering & Informatics College of Engineering and Informatics PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc TechInnovation DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

(MSc) NEW for 2019 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MTN1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This MSc in TechInnovation course is a one-year full-time does not set a deadline for receipt of entrepreneurship development programme that aims to fill the gap applications (with some exceptions). in terms of entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship/innovation skills O˜ers will be issued on a continuous identified by small and large companies focused on exploring the basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page commercial potential of solutions to identified industry needs across 272 for full details of when and how a wide range of domains. The aim of this course is to teach people to apply. how to identify commercial needs, respond to the need in the form of a high level solution, test the viability of that solution, develop a commercial response and create a company or a new business unit CONTACT within an existing company, with a particular focus on innovation- Dr Paul Flynn driven enterprises that can scale. T: +353 91 493 929 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities This course is suitable for those who have a business idea and wish to explore its full potential through a structured approach. It will help ´ GOOD REASONS to guide students and increase their skills, to share best practices TO STUDY THIS COURSE in entrepreneurship and to accelerate innovation maturation 1. This programme encourages and transfer into business. It will ideally place students to fill the multidisciplinary team entrepreneurial need in the west of Ireland and equip graduates with engagement and recognises the skills required to become integral members of innovation-driven the importance of experience enterprises. Programme participants will have the benefit of an diversity within e˜ective, experienced team who will help them to meet their goals in terms of functioning teams. entrepreneurial and innovation skills acquisition. Participants will learn to work collaboratively with team Minimum Entry Requirements members that are not from Applicants should normally hold a qualification from a university or the same discipline to achieve other internationally recognised academic institution or authority, multiple perspectives in the corresponding to Level 8 of the Irish National Framework of pursuit of a common goal. Qualifications (NFQ), to a minimum standard of Second Class 2. At the core of the programme Honours (or equivalent). It is expected that successful applicants will is the successful MIT Disciplined come from a variety of academic disciplines. Entrepreneurship Model. This allows participants to learn the FIND OUT MORE AT: skill of innovation for replication www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/msc- either as an entrepreneur or techinnovation.html as important member of an innovation driven enterpri.

3. Responding to a real- world problem as part of an innovation project, teams will

developing pitches for angel Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 and venture capital funding to allow commercialisation (post- programme). NUI GalwayNUI Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply

145 Programmes

148 Nursing: Acute Medicine 166 Preventive Cardiology 149 Nursing: Advanced Practice Nursing 167 Podiatric Medicine 150 Nursing: Advanced Practice with 168 Multidisciplinary Radiology Prescribing 169 Healthcare Simulation & Patient Safety 151 Nursing: Children’s Palliative/Complex 170 Advanced Healthcare Practice & Care Research 152 Nursing: Education 171 Clinical Education 153 Nursing: Emergency Care 172 Clinical Primary Care Modules 154 Nursing: Gerontology 173 Clinical Research 155 Nursing: Intensive Care 174 Orthopaedic and 156 Nursing: Midwifery (HDip) Rheumatological Medicine 157 Nursing: Nurse/Midwife Prescribing 175 Surgery 158 Nursing: Nursing Education 176 Endovascular Surgery 159 Nursing: Oncology and Haematology 177 Medical Science 160 Nursing: Palliative Care 178 Regenerative Medicine 161 Nursing: Perioperative 180 Microcopsy & Imaging 162 Nursing: Public Health Nursing 181 Cellular Manufacturing & 163 Nursing: Wound Healing and Tissue Therapy Repair 182 Cheminformatics and Toxicology 164 Childhood Speech, Language and 183 Exercise Physiology and its Application Communication Needs in Therapy 165 Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

The School of Medicine was awarded the departmental Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2017, becoming the first Irish School of Medicine to achieve this. www.nuigalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/ medicine/athenaswan/

A range of full-time and part-time research options (master’s and PhD) are also available. PleasePlease see see the page Postgraduate 253 for research Research programme Prospectus listings or visit: or visit: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColMedwww.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColMed NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 146 College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

147 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip Health Sciences (Acute Medicine)

Nursing: Acute Medicine DURATION: 2 years full-time (with option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 (minimum)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MDU1 Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: This course aspires to meet the needs of registered nurses Fees information and funding working in acute medical settings with evidence-based knowledge opportunities: pages 274 and 276. and training so that they can expertly recognise, intervene and manage acute changes in the complex conditions of patient-care WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for environments. The programme is delivered over two years using a receipt of applications (with some blended-learning format, combining online learning and face-to- exceptions). Offers will be issued face workshops. On completion of Year One, students have the on a continuous basis. Candidates option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or progressing to are encouraged to apply as early the second year to attain an MSc. as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. The programme is comprised of seven theory/practice modules. It will be delivered using a blended-learning format, combining online learning and face-to-face workshops. Case studies will CONTACT be used to help students test out what they would do in different Yvonne Conway situations. Students will work in a clinical setting for the duration T: +353 91 492 926 of the programme, and students learning in a clinical setting E: [email protected] will be supported by their unit manager and named preceptor. Module titles are as follows: Recognising and Responding to Client Career Opportunities Deterioration (10 credits—specialist); Principles and Practice of This course is particularly Acute Medical Nursing (10 credits—specialist); Essential Physical significant as the 2010 Report Assessment Skills (10 credits—specialist); Service Improvement of the National Acute Medicine (10 credits—core); Clinical Governance: Supporting Safe Practice Programme (AMP) suggests a (10 credits—core); Advanced Research Methods (10 credits—core); new approach to education and Clinical Assessment 1; Clinical Assessment 2. training with the development of acute medicine as a speciality Minimum Entry Requirements for physicians, and the nursing and therapy professions. It 1 An honours Bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a further suggests that these comparable qualification; nurses must consolidate and 2 Currently employed as a nurse in an Acute Medical Unit (AMUs), expand their knowledge and Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU), or Medical Assessment skills to meet the need for Unit (MAU), Short Stay Unit (SSU), or an equivalent clinical early detailed assessment and setting that has a remit for caring for patients in the acute stage development of initial treatment of their medical illness. Applicants must have a minimum of six plans (HSE, 2010). In the months’ experience in this setting over the past two years; future, there may be a demand 3 Written evidence of support for the applicant from their Director for clinical nurse specialists of Nursing and clinical unit manager; working in acute medicine, and 4 Minimum academic and/or professional qualifications and graduates of this programme standards required, together with any equivalence that may apply; will be ideally placed to apply 5 Students must work in the clinical area for the duration of for these types of positions. the programme. Clinical requirements for completion of the programme are to pass two clinical competencies and complete Thinking about applying? a minimum of 1000 hours in an acute medical unit or equivalent www.nuigalway.ie/apply setting as deemed by the programme director.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ nursing-acute-medicine.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 148 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc in Nursing Nursing: Advanced Practice DURATION: 2 years part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 30 NEW for 2019 Nursing COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1ANP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: National The aims of the programme are to enable experienced registered recruitment campaign: check nurses to develop an expert knowledge base, complex decision- website for closing date details. making skills, and clinical competencies for an expanded auto- nomous scope of practice the characteristics of which are shaped by the: context in which the individual practices, the needs of patients/ CONTACT clients, and the challenges and developments within the health Catherine Meagher services. T: + 353 91 492 829 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates will be autonomous practitioners, who are clinically competent and skilled in the delivery of high-quality, direct care to a ´ GOOD REASONS specific patient/client group. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will TO STUDY THIS COURSE be empowered to promote wellness, o˜er healthcare interventions 1. Students who successfully and advocate healthy lifestyle choices for patients/clients, their complete this programme are families and carers in a wide variety of settings in collaboration eligible to apply to NMBI to with other healthcare professionals, according to agreed scope of register as an RANP. practice guidelines. Graduates, equipped with such knowledge and 2. Advanced practice has been advanced skills will be eligible to apply to the Nursing & Midwifery defined as “a continuum along Board of Ireland (NMBI) for registration as a Registered Advanced which practitioners develop their Nurse Practitioner (RANP). professional knowledge, clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, Minimum Entry Requirements skills, and behaviours to higher • Applicants must have a minimum of an honours primary degree levels of capability that is in Nursing or equivalent, and hold a current active registration recognisable”. (Nursing and on the professional register maintained by NMBI. Midwifery Board of Australia 2014). • Applicants must provide evidence of support from an 3. RANPs and Registered employer and completed Site Declaration Forms, signed Advanced Midwife Practitioners by the Director of Nursing/Public Health/Nurse Manager (RAMPs) work within an agreed containing confirmation of a clinical supervisor who will provide scope of practice and meet supervision, support and learning opportunities, including established criteria set by NMBI opportunities to practice under supervision to gain the required to register as either an RANP or a RAMP. competencies and clinical competence. • Applicants must comply with current minimum entry requirements for admission to the programme of education for Thinking about applying? nurse/midwife prescribing, and must have three years’ recent www.nuigalway.ie/apply post-registration clinical experience in nursing/midwifery (this must be within the past five years) with the equivalent of ‘one year’’ full time experience in the specific area of clinical practice.

• Applicants must provide nomination and confirmation Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 of a clinical supervisor who will provide the student with supervision, support and opportunities including shadowing opportunities to gain the required competencies for nurse prescribing in his/her practice area/organisation. NUI GalwayNUI

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ advanced-practice-nursing.html 149 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master of Health Sciences (Advanced Practice Nursing/ Nursing: Advanced Practice Midwifery with Prescribing) DURATION: 2 years full-time with Prescribing (with option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum) Your Course COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1HV8 The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to (Master’s): 1PMA1 (PDip); pursue accreditation as an Advanced Nurse/Midwife Practitioner. FEES AND FUNDING: The programme also leads to registration as a nurse prescriber. The Fees information and funding outcomes of the programme include development of a portfolio opportunities: pages 274 and 276. of advanced practice competencies required for registration as a WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) or Registered does not set a deadline for Advanced Midwife Practitioner (RAMP) with the Nursing and receipt of applications (with some Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Modules include ones that prepare exceptions). Offers will be issued students for advanced practice in their specialist area, for instance, on a continuous basis. Candidates physical assessment skills and clinical decision making. Modules are encouraged to apply as early are assessed using a combination of coursework, OSCE and clinical as possible. See page 272 for full assessments. details of when and how to apply.

Career Opportunities Graduates have found employment in the health services, and can CONTACT pursue accreditation with the NMBI to register as an RANP or RAMP. Catherine Meagher T: + 353 91 492 829 Minimum Entry Requirements E: [email protected] All applicants must meet the following requirements; for PDip: 1 Have attained a master’s degree in Nursing, or its equivalent; 3 GOOD REASONS 2 Be a registered nurse on the General, Midwifery, Mental Health, or TO STUDY THIS COURSE Learning Disability Nurse divisions of the register maintained by the 1. Externally approved: the course NMBI; is approved by the NMBI. 3 Have practised as a nurse or midwife for a minimum of six years 2. The course has a clinical focus, post-registration, four of which include experience in the chosen offering opportunities to develop area of expertise (exclusive of post-registration educational specialist skills. programmes); 3. Flexible learning: Blended 4 Provide written evidence of support for the applicant from their learning is an innovative and Director of Nursing and written evidence of support for the flexible approach to learning, applicant from an appropriate clinical supervisor. making it possible to combine working full-time with studying. Minimum entry criteria requirements: master’s: 1 Have attained at least an upper Second Class Honours degree in Nursing or Nursing Studies at H2.1 or at H2.2 with appropriate Thinking about applying? experience, or a Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies with appropriate www.nuigalway.ie/apply experience, or meet the required standard in the Master of Health Sciences Nursing/Midwifery Qualifying Examination; 2 Be a registered nurse on the General, Mental Health, Midwifery or Learning Disability Nurse divisions of the register maintained by the NMBI; 3 Have practised as a nurse/midwife for a minimum of five years post- registration, three of which include experience in the chosen area of FIND OUT MORE AT: expertise (exclusive of post-registration/educational programmes); www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ 4 Provide written evidence of support for the applicant from their taught-postgraduate-courses/ Director of Nursing and written evidence of support for the advanced-practice-prescribing.

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate applicant from an appropriate clinical supervisor. html 150 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip

DURATION: 2 years, full-time Nursing: (option to leave with PDip after 1 Children’s Palliative/ year) NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

Complex Care COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MDC1, full-time; 1MDC2, part-time

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This course is designed for registered nurses working with children opportunities: pages 274 and 276. and adolescents who have complex or life-limiting conditions. The programme aims to provide students with the necessary in-depth, CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019. evidence-based knowledge, skills and competencies to provide quality care to highly dependent clients as they live with life-limiting CONTACT illness and face end-of-life challenges. The programme is offered Dr Claire Quinn full-time over two academic years. On completion of the six modules T: +353 91 493 580 in Year One (full-time) or Year Two (part-time) students have the E: [email protected] option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have achieved the minimum 60% average mark across these modules) may progress onto the next year to complete the MSc programme. 3 GOOD REASONS It consists of both theoretical and clinical components. A blended TO STUDY THIS COURSE learning approach is adopted in the delivery of this programme. 1. The course has a clinical focus, Students are required to attend face-to-face workshops for a total offering opportunities to develop of 12 days across the programme and must complete a minimum of specialist skills. 1,000 clinical hours before completing this programme. 2. The programme is offered through a blended-learning Minimum Entry Requirements format—a combination of Applicants must: online and face-to-face learning • Be registered on the general, children’s, psychiatric, intellectual and teaching. disability or midwifery division of the register maintained by the 2. This flexible approach to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland; learning makes it possible to • Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience combine full-time work and study. (exclusive of post-registration courses); • Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., an area Career Opportunities associated with palliative care/children’s care/children’s palliative Graduates will find employment care or allied areas (neonatal, disability, oncology) and have as a and promotion opportunities minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area; nationally and internationally. • Complete additional clinical hours in a children’s palliative care/ Thinking about applying? complex setting. Placement length depends on the learning www.nuigalway.ie/apply opportunities available to students in their current work setting; • Provide written support from their employer that they will be able to access this client group across the programme; • Satisfy the selection panel of their ability to complete the programme; • Have an honours Bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at level 9 at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html.

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151 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: PDip Nursing: Education DURATION: 1 year, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PNE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is aimed at master’s graduates who wish to gain WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway a teaching qualification. Broadly, the programme develops nurses’/ does not set a deadline for midwives’ expertise and understanding of teaching in higher receipt of applications (with some education clinical settings. exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates Modules (see details of these on our course website) are assessed are encouraged to apply as early using a combination of coursework and teaching assessments. To as possible. See page 272 for full support their skill development, students are expected to complete details of when and how to apply. 100 hours of teaching/facilitation during the programme. Students are also expected to gain expertise in a wide range of teaching CONTACT methods, lecturing, clinical teaching in both laboratory and clinical Dr Brona Mooney settings, and working with small groups using experimental T: +353 91 495 395 approaches. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities Graduates have found employment in the health services, and in 3 GOOD REASONS private hospitals and clinics and School/Department of Nursing/ TO STUDY THIS COURSE Midwifery Education establishments. 1. Externally approved: The course is approved by the NMBI. Minimum Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 2. The course has a clinical focus, offering opportunities to develop 1 Have successfully completed a master’s in Nursing/Midwifery or specialist skills. its equivalent; 3. Flexible learning: Blended 2 Be a registered nurse on the General, Mental Health, or Learning learning is an innovative and Disability Nurse divisions of the register maintained by the flexible approach to learning, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); making it possible to combine 3 Have practised as a nurse/midwife for a minimum of three years working full-time with studying. post-registration (exclusive of post-registration/educational programmes); Thinking about applying? 4 Have negotiated a placement in a School/Department of Nursing/ www.nuigalway.ie/apply Midwifery Education establishment, which will provide the opportunity to meet the practice requirements of this programme.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ nursing-education.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 152 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDipHealth Sciences (Emergency Care)

Nursing: Emergency Care DURATION: 2 years, full-time (option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCE1 Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: This programme has been designed for registered nurses who wish Fees information and funding to pursue a specialist course in emergency care nursing. It aims to opportunities: pages 274 and 276. prepare nurses already working in emergency care settings with the necessary in-depth knowledge, skills and competencies to provide WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for quality care to clients. receipt of applications (with some The programme is offered full-time over two calendar years via exceptions). Offers will be issued blended learning, which is a combination of online learning and on a continuous basis. Candidates face-to-face workshops. On completion of Year One, students have are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full the option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have details of when and how to apply. achieved a minimum 60% average mark across these modules) may progress on to the second year to complete the Master’s programme. Students will complete three core and three specialist modules in the CONTACT first year (60 ECTS). Eligible students will then complete a research Yvonne Conway dissertation (30 ECTS) in the second year. T: +353 91 492 926 E: [email protected] Students will simultaneously work in a clinical setting for the duration of the programme, and students learning in a clinical setting will be supported by their unit manager and named preceptor. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities 1. Externally approved: The Graduates have found employment in the health services, and in course is approved by the NMBI private hospitals and clinics. and has a clinical focus, offering opportunities for graduates to Minimum Entry Requirements develop specialist skills. All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 2. Flexible learning: Blended 1 Be a registered nurse on the General Nurse division of the register learning is an innovative and maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); flexible approach to learning, 2 Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience making it possible to combine (exclusive of post-registration courses); working full-time with studying. 3 Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., emergency, 3. Students gain valuable clinical and have, as a minimum, six months’ clinical experience in this competencies working for a specialist area; minimum of 1,000 hours in an emergency department setting. 4 Have an honours degree or equivalent. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) may apply but must clearly demonstrate their capacity to complete a programme Thinking about applying? at this level. In addition to the other requirements outlined above, www.nuigalway.ie/apply these applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word, literature- based essay. This essay must be at the level expected of an Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 honours degree candidate (Level 8).

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153 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip in Health Sciences

DURATION: 2 years, full-time Nursing: Gerontology (option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MGE1

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is for all nurses caring for older people in acute, community or long-term care settings. The programme aims to equip WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway students with the necessary knowledge, skills and competency to does not set a deadline for provide high-quality care for older people that accords with the receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued World Health Organisation philosophy of gerontological nursing. on a continuous basis. Candidates The programme is offered full-time over two calendar years. On are encouraged to apply as early completion of the six modules in Year One, students have the option as possible. See page 272 for full of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have achieved details of when and how to apply. a minimum 60% average mark across these modules) may progress on to the second year to complete the MSc programme.

It consists of both theoretical and clinical components. A blended CONTACT learning approach is adopted in the delivery of this programme. Phil Noone Students are required to attend face-to-face workshops for an T: +353 91 492 831 E: [email protected] average of 12 days across the programme. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours before completing this Mary Gannon programme. T: +353 91 495 843 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates have found employment and promotion opportunities nationally and internationally. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Minimum Entry Requirements 1. The course has a clinical focus, All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: offering opportunities to develop specialist skills. • Be registered as a nurse on the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), i.e. General, Psychiatric or 2. The programme is offered Intellectual Disability Register; through a blended-learning format—a combination of online • Be currently working in a setting that requires them to provide and face-to-face learning and care for older people and have a minimum six months’ clinical teaching. Blended learning is an experience of working with this client group; innovative and flexible approach • Provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing to learning. Students can integrate for the duration of the programme; working full-time with study. • Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a 3. This course is currently comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours pending approval by the NMBI. degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at level 9 Thinking about applying? at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

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COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MDI1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is designed for registered nurses who wish to WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway pursue a specialism in Intensive Care Nursing. Taught components does not set a deadline for of the programme are delivered in a blended-learning format. receipt of applications (with some Blended learning is an innovative teaching strategy which involves exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates a combination of face-to-face and online learning. Students attend are encouraged to apply as early face-to- face workshops for a total of 12 days across the programme. as possible. See page 272 for full The programme is comprised of six theory/practice modules. In all details of when and how to apply. modules, there is an emphasis on exploring the relevance of module content to practice; similarly, practice placements allow students to explore “new” knowledge in practice, giving them an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. CONTACT Frances Farrelly Students are required to undertake their clinical practice in an T: +353 91 492 828 approved setting within Ireland, normally within the students’ own E: [email protected] work setting. Where the environment does not provide sufficient opportunities to meet the learning outcomes of the programme, additional placements will be required of the student in sites which 3 GOOD REASONS will provide the experience needed. A minimum of 1,000 clinical TO STUDY THIS COURSE hours need to be completed in the specialist area while undertaking 1. The course is approved by the programme. the NMBI.

2. This programme has a clinical Career Opportunities focus, offering opportunities to Graduates have found employment and promotion opportunities develop specialist skills. nationally and internationally. 3. The programme is offered Minimum Entry Requirements through a blended-learning format, an innovative and flexible approach All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: to learning. Students can integrate • Be a registered nurse on the General division of the register working full-time with study. maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); • Have a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience (exclusive of post-registration courses); Thinking about applying? • Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e. Intensive www.nuigalway.ie/apply Care, and have as a minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area. • Have an honours degree or equivalent (Level 8). • Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at level 9 at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html.

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155 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip Nursing: Midwifery (HDip) DURATION: 18 months, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 17

COURSE INSTANCE(S): HDM1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course GARDA VETTING/POLICE The 18-month Higher Diploma in Midwifery is for registered CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ nurses who wish to pursue a career in midwifery. The police clearance is required for this programme builds on students’ prior professional, academic programme. Please see page 273 and personal experiences. Following successful completion for further information. of the programme, students are competent to fulfil the role of WHEN TO APPLY: Applications the midwife as outlined by the International Confederation of can be made via the PAC site, Midwives and are eligible to apply to register as a midwife with www.pac.ie, to the HSE, after the the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) programme is advertised by the HSE. Modules: Application of the Biological Sciences to Midwifery; Normal Midwifery Care I and II; Using Research in Midwifery Practice; Social Sciences (Sociology and Psychology); Care of CONTACT the Woman at Risk I and II; Clinical Practice I and II; Practice Anne Fallon Assessment; The Neonate Requiring Special Care; Issues in T: +353 91 495 601 Midwifery Practice and Women’s Health. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities Graduates have found employment in the health services, and in 3 GOOD REASONS private hospitals and clinics. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. Placements: This is an 18-month Minimum Entry Requirements programme comprising 26 weeks Applicants must be registered on the General Division of of theoretical input organised the Register of Nurses maintained by the NMBI (Registered in study blocks through the General Nurse). A minimum of six months’ general nursing programme at NUI Galway, with post-registration experience is required. Students must meet the clinical practice placements at University Hospital Galway. normal minimal educational requirements for admission. 2. Flexible learning: Modules FIND OUT MORE AT: are delivered in a variety of ways www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ including classroom learning, midwifery.html clinical skills-based learning and blended learning.

3. In all theory modules, there is an emphasis on exploring the relevance of the content to practice, providing students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice.

Thinking about applying? www.pac.ie NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 156 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Certificate

DURATION: 6 months, full-time; Nursing: Nurse/Midwife two intakes each year (January Prescribing and September). NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CNP1

Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding This certificate programme was developed in response to a need for opportunities: pages 274 and 276. nurses and midwives to prescribe in order to support high quality, person-centred care. WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for Course content: The programme is delivered over a six-month receipt of applications (with some period. The modules are delivered in a blended-learning format, exceptions). Offers will be issued with a combination of e-learning using Blackboard and workshops on a continuous basis. Candidates in college. In addition, students will be mentored in their practice are encouraged to apply as early setting for the duration of the programme. This will include 12 as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. days of direct supervision of the prescriptive process by a medical practitioner. The programme is comprised of three theory/practice modules and a clinical competency assessment in prescribing. CONTACT Modules include: Physical Assessment Skills; Professional, Ethical, Catherine Meagher T: +353 91 492 829 and Legal Issues of Nurse and Midwife; Prescribing Drugs; Drugs, E: [email protected] Patients and Illness; Clinical Competency—Prescribing.

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS This programme will equip students with the competencies and skills TO STUDY THIS COURSE needed to take on the extended role of prescribing medicines. 1. Externally approved: The course Minimum Entry Requirements is approved by the NMBI. All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 2. It has a clinical focus, offering graduates the opportunities to 1 Be registered as a nurse or midwife on the register of the Nursing develop specialist skills. and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); 2 Be currently employed as a nurse or midwife; 3. Flexible learning: Blended learning is an innovative and 3 Have a minimum of three years’ recent post-registration clinical flexible approach to learning, experience in nursing or midwifery (within the last five years), with making it possible to combine the equivalent of one-year full-time experience in the specific area working full-time with studying. of practice in which prescribing is proposed; 4 Possess the competencies recognised at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications; Thinking about applying? 5 Provide evidence of having undertaken continuing professional www.nuigalway.ie/apply education; 6 Have support from an employer to undertake the programme, evidenced by a completed Site Declaration Form; 7 Confirmation of a designated nurse/midwife/medical mentor, evidenced by a completed Site Declaration Form. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

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157 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Masters Nursing: Nursing Education DURATION: 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum)

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MHD1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The clinical experience you as a nurse or midwife bring to the WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway theoretical knowledge gained in this programme promotes the does not set a deadline for development of expert educational learning and practice. This receipt of applications (with some master’s degree is an ideal teaching qualification. The Master of exceptions). O˜ers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates Health Sciences (Nursing Education), Major Award, is at Level 9 on are encouraged to apply as early the National Framework of Qualifications. This two-year programme as possible. See page 272 for full is aimed at nurses and midwives working in the public, voluntary or details of when and how to apply. private sectors. Students are required to gain 100 hours of teaching experience over the two years. To increase programme accessibility, the programme will be delivered using blended learning which CONTACT combines face-to-face teaching and facilitated online learning. Dr Brona Mooney T: +353 91 495 395 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] Graduates have found employment in the health services, and in private hospitals and clinics. ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Minimum Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 1. This part-time programme is o˜ered through blended learning, 1 Have attained at least an upper Second Class Honours degree a combination of online and face- in Nursing/Midwifery or Nursing/Midwifery Studies at H2.1 to-face learning and teaching. or at H2.2 with appropriate experience, or a Higher Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery Studies with 2. Its innovative and flexible appropriate experience, or meet the required standard in the approach makes it possible for students to combine working MHSc Nursing Qualifying Examination; full-time with studying. 2 Be a registered nurse or midwife on the General, Mental Health, Midwifery or Learning Disability Nurse divisions of the active 3. Practical experience gained: 100 hours of teaching practice register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of are completed over the two years Ireland; or hold a professional nursing qualification deemed to be and are an integral part of the equivalent by NUI Galway; programme. 3 Have practised as a nurse/midwife for two years post-registration;

4. Have negotiated a placement in a School/Department of Thinking about applying? Nursing/Midwifery Education establishment which will provide www.nuigalway.ie/apply the opportunity to meet the practice requirements of this programme.

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DURATION: 2 years, full-time Nursing: Oncology and (option to leave with PDip after 1 Haematology year) NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MDO1

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is designed for registered general nurses who wish to pursue a specialism in oncology and haematology nursing. WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Students are required to undertake their clinical practice in an does not set a deadline for approved clinical-practice setting within Ireland, normally within receipt of applications (with some exceptions). O˜ers will be issued the students’ own work setting. Students may also be required to on a continuous basis. Candidates undertake additional placement(s) in order to meet the programme’s are encouraged to apply as early learning outcomes. as possible. See page 272 for full The programme is o˜ered full-time over two calendar years. On details of when and how to apply. completion of Year One, students have the option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or (if they have achieved a minimum 60% CONTACT average mark across course modules) may progress onto the second Dr Maura Dowling year to complete the MSc programme. A blended-learning approach T: +353 91 493 833 is adopted in the delivery of this programme. Students are required E: [email protected] to attend face-to-face workshops for a total of 12 days and to complete a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours before completion. ´ GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE Graduates have found employment and promotion opportunities nationally and internationally in clinical nurse specialist roles and 1. Learning packs are clinical trials (oncology and haematology). developed by teams of nurse academics and clinicians.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Programme lecturers All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: have expertise in oncology and haematology nursing. 1 Be a registered nurse on the General Nurse division of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); 3. The programme is 2 Have a minimum of one year of post-registration experience approved by the NMBI. (exclusive of post-registration courses); 3 Be currently working in an approved oncology care setting and have as a minimum six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area; Thinking about applying? 4 Satisfy the selection panel of ability to complete the programme; www.nuigalway.ie/apply 5 Provide written support from their employer that they will be able to access this client group across the programme; 6 Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an Honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at level 9 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html.

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159 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip in Health Sciences

DURATION: 2 years, full-time Nursing: Palliative Care (option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): GYM19

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Palliative WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Care) is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue a does not set a deadline for specialism in Palliative Care Nursing. The programme aims to support receipt of applications (with some students to develop as knowledgeable, caring practitioners who can exceptions). Offers will be issued effect positive transitions for patients from curative approaches in on a continuous basis. Candidates healing to comfort measures in caring at end of life. are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full The programme is offered full-time over two academic years and details of when and how to apply. part-time over three academic years. On completion of the six

modules in Year One (full-time) or Year Two (part-time), students CONTACT have the option of being awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or if they Laura Dempsey have achieved a minimum 60% average mark across these modules T: +353 91 495 353 may progress on to the next year to complete the MSc programme. E: [email protected] It consists of both theoretical and clinical components. A blended learning approach is adopted in the delivery of this programme. 3 GOOD REASONS Students are required to attend face-to-face workshops for a total of TO STUDY THIS COURSE 12 days across the programme. Students are required to complete a 1. The course has a clinical minimum of 1,000 clinical hours before completing this programme. focus, offering opportunities to develop specialist skills. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. The programme is offered 1 Be registered on the general, children’s, mental health or learning through a blended learning disability division of the Nurse’s register maintained by the Nursing format—a combination of online and face-to-face learning and and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI); teaching. 2 Have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience 3. This course is currently (exclusive of post-registration courses); undergoing approval by The 3 Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., palliative NMBI. care/with people at end of life, and have, as a minimum, six months’ clinical experience in this specialist area; Career Opportunities 4 All students must complete additional clinical hours in a palliative Graduates have found employment and promotion care setting. The length of placement depends on the learning opportunities nationally and opportunities available to students in their current work setting; internationally. 5 Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at Level 9 FIND OUT MORE AT: at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html; www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ 6 Candidates registered on the Mental Health or Learning Disability taught-postgraduate-courses/ nursing-palliative-care.html division of the NMBI register must complete additional clinical hours in a palliative care setting. This requirement may apply to Thinking about applying? registered general or children’s nurses depending on the learning www.nuigalway.ie/apply

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate opportunities available to them in their work setting. 160 School of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip in Health Sciences

DURATION: 2 years full-time (option Nursing: Perioperative to leave with PDip after 1 year). NEW for 2019 NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MDP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway a specialism in Perioperative Nursing. It is o˜ered full-time over two does not set a deadline for calendar years. Taught components of the programme are delivered receipt of applications (with some in a blended-learning format, an innovative teaching strategy which exceptions). O˜ers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates involves a combination of face-to-face and online learning. This are encouraged to apply as early means that most learning/teaching will be delivered online through as possible. See page 272 for full Blackboard, an interactive learning system which connects directly to details of when and how to apply. the university from your own home computer. Students are required to attend face-to-face workshops for a total of 12 days across the programme. The programme is comprised of six theory/ practice CONTACT modules. In all modules there is an emphasis on exploring the Elaine O’Hara relevance of module content to practice; similarly, practice placements T: +353 91 492 075 allow students to explore “new” knowledge in practice, enabling them E: [email protected] an opportunity to integrate theory and practice.

Students are required to undertake their clinical practice in an approved clinical-practice setting within Ireland, normally within ´ GOOD REASONS the students’ own work setting. Where the environment does not TO STUDY THIS COURSE provide su˜icient opportunities to meet the learning outcomes of the 1. The course is approved programme additional placements will be required of the student by An Bord Altranais agus in sites which will provide the experience needed. A minimum of Cnaimhseachais na hEireann 1,000 clinical hours need to be completed in the specialist area while and has a clinical focus, o˜ering undertaking the programme.. opportunities to develop specialist skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. The programme is o˜ered All applicants must meet the following entry requirements: through a blended-learning format—a combination of online • Be a registered nurse on the General division of the register and face-to-face learning and maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na teaching. hEireann; 3. Blended learning is an • Have a minimum of six months’ post-registration experience innovative and flexible approach (exclusive of post-registration courses); to learning, making it possible to • Be currently working in the required specialist area, i.e., theatre combine working full-time with (perioperative setting) and have as a minimum six months’ clinical studying. experience in this specialist area; • Have an honours degree or equivalent (Level 8); Career Opportunities • Have an honours bachelor’s degree at NFQ Level 8 in nursing or a Graduates have found comparable qualification. Applicants who do not hold an honours employment and promotion degree or Higher Diploma (Level 8) must demonstrate that they opportunities nationally and Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 have successfully completed (in the previous two years) a module internationally. at Level 9. Please consult the professional credit awards at level 9 at: www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT:

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161 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master’s of Health Sciences/ PDip

Nursing: DURATION: 1 year, full-time (for Year One of programme); Public Health Nursing 1 year, full-time (for Year Two of programme).

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 places (minimum) Your Course COURSE INSTANCE(S): PHG01, The Postgraduate Diploma/Master’s in Health Sciences (Public Apply at www.pac.ie/phn Health Nursing) is run over two academic years. Candidates FEES AND FUNDING: registering for this programme will complete the Postgraduate Fees are provided through Diploma in Health Sciences (Public Health Nursing) in Year One HSE sponsorship. and upon successful completion can register with the Nursing and CLOSING DATE: Please check Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a public health nurse. To website for updates. successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma, students must complete modules totalling 60 ECTS. Year One of this programme CONTACT is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, NUI Galway, and Marcella Kelly the Health Service Executive. Students may opt to progress on to T: +353 91 495 036 the Master of Health Sciences (Public Health Nursing), totalling 30 E: [email protected] ECTS in Year Two. Entry to the Master’s programme is subject to Mary Walsh the student achieving 60% on the aggregate of the Postgraduate T: +353 494 129 Diploma modules undertaken in Year One. Students who are eligible E: [email protected] for the award of Postgraduate Diploma may progress to undertake the MHSc within four years of first entering the programme. Year Two of this programme is offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Thinking about applying? NUI Galway, and is not sponsored by the Health Service Executive. www.pac.ie/phn

Career Opportunities module of study on child and maternal health, As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to approved by the NMBI, as part of the programme; practise autonomously within a community setting. • Satisfy the selection/admission committee that You will have developed specific knowledge that they have the ability to complete the programme; will enable you, as a community practitioner, to • Be fluent in English or evidence of Level 7.0 in provide primary healthcare and target public health IELTS academic test; issues in the community. • Hold an NQAI Level 8 qualification (honours Minimum Entry Requirements degree or Higher Diploma) or proof of Applicants must meet the following requirements: equivalency; • Be registered in the General Division of the • Demonstrate that they have undertaken a Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI; programme of study at NFQ Level 8. The • Candidates must be a registered general nurse academic transcript provided will be used as (RGN) and have a minimum of three years’ evidence to demonstrate this, and it should be for post-registration experience within the past the highest level award; seven years, working 39 hours per week*, or its • Meet in full the requirements for registration equivalent within the last seven years if working specified by NMBI to be eligible for the award less hours. of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Public * From 08/04/2009 to 30/06/2013 working 37.5 Health Nursing). hours per week (please see HSE application for specific criteria re experiential eligibility, available FIND OUT MORE AT: at the following link www.hse.ie/eng/staff/Jobs/ www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate- Job_Search/Nursing/PHNSponsorship); courses/nursing-public-health.html • Unless the candidate’s name is registered in the midwives division of the register maintained by

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate NMBI, the candidate must complete an approved 162 School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master’s in Health Sciences (Wound Healing and Tissue Nursing: Wound Healing and Repair) DURATION: 2 years, full-time Tissue Repair (option to leave with PDip after 1 year)

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MDW1 Your Course FEES AND FUNDING: This programme aims to prepare healthcare professionals to Fees information and funding effectively manage (within their scope of practice) challenging opportunities: pages 274 and 276. wound healing and tissue repair issues. The goal is to provide experienced, dedicated healthcare professionals with the necessary GARDA VETTING/POLICE CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ knowledge and skills in wound healing and tissue repair to ensure police clearance is required for the highest quality of care for patients. Lecturers and facilitators this programme. Please see page on this course are recognised for their expertise nationally and 273 for further information. internationally through research, education and clinical practice. WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Using a blended learning approach, this programme is delivered does not set a deadline for through a combination of online learning and face-to-face skills receipt of applications (with teaching. Modules are delivered using guided learning packs that some exceptions). Offers will be provide a study guide, directed learning activities (both online issued on a continuous basis. and practice based), key reading, reflective points and e-tivities. Candidates are encouraged to The face-to-face teaching component (workshops) take place at apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full details of when intervals throughout the semester. Workshops will focus on the key and how to apply. skills and their application.

Career Opportunities CONTACT Students graduating from this programme will be able to enhance Lorraine Mee their clinical skills and knowledge in the area of wound healing and T: +353 91 492 830 tissue repair. As wound management crosses many disciplines, E: [email protected] the career path will vary according to the discipline. In the field of nursing, this programme supports nurses’ application for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability (but does not guarantee 3 GOOD REASONS that such an appointment will be made). TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. A feature of this programme Minimum Entry Requirements is its multidisciplinary approach. Applicants must: 2. It is the first Level 9 course • Hold an honours bachelor‘s degree at NFQ Level 8 in a in skills development and healthcare profession. Applicants who do not hold an honours competency in compression degree or Higher Diploma should contact the programme therapy and the Doppler director for further details; technique. • Hold current registration with their relevant governing body, 3. Programme lecturers are for example NMBI, CORU, IMC; internationally recognised for • Be currently employed in healthcare; their expertise in this field. • Have a minimum of six months’ clinical experience in an appropriate setting since qualification. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ wound-healing-tissue-repair.html NUI GalwayNUI

163 School of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Childhood Speech, 2 years, part-time Language and NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MLN1, Communication Needs full-time; 1MLN2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The aim of this MSc in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) is to provide a critical and CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019 conceptually sophisticated understanding of children with SLCN and the contexts of their lives. This programme has been designed CONTACT to meet the needs of busy practitioners who need to keep up to date Dr Clare Carroll with the emerging evidence base when working with children with E: [email protected] SLCN in the clinic, classroom, creche and community. T: +353 91 495 470

Our flexible blended learning approach, combines face-to-face Dr Mary-Pat O’Malley-Keighran workshops (e.g., one day per module) and online learning to support E: [email protected] you as a busy practitioner with many competing demands on your T: +353 91 495 470 time. Course activities and skills training enable you to apply new knowledge and skills directly in the clinic, classroom, creche and community. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. This course will suit a With our interdisciplinary MSc, you are gaining specialist knowledge health, education or social of working with children with SLCN. You can then apply this care professional, or someone knowledge in your specific professional context. who is interested in childhood communication impairments.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. You will learn how you can Primary degree with at least second class honours or an equivalent engage, support, educate and qualification. help children with SLCN (aged from birth to 18 years) in the FIND OUT MORE AT: clinic, classroom, creche and community. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ childhood-speech-language-communication-needs.html 3. Graduates will learn how to facilitate the child with SLCN to participate in various contexts, and realise the full potential for communication.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 164 School of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Masters, PDip, PgCert Interventional DURATION: 1 year, full-time. Cardiovascular Medicine NUMBER OF PLACES: 25–50 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1ICM1

NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway The Masters in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine will be does not set a deadline for attractive to clinical doctors with minimum of one year postgraduate receipt of applications (with some experience, who are interested in furthering their careers in exceptions). O˜ers will be issued interventional medicine. In addition, the course will be highly on a continuous basis. Candidates attractive to biomedical engineers in the research and development are encouraged to apply as early sector of the medical device industry. The programme will be as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. delivered in collaboration with PCR (www.pcronline.com). Course modules cover coronary artery disease (CAD), CAD Treatments, structural heart disease, vascular intervention and medical device CONTACT innovation. Programme Directors Professor William Wyns Career Opportunities Dr Faisal Sharif After successful completion of the masters programme, graduates T: +¹º¹ »¼ ½»¹ ¾¾» will have a better understanding of the field of interventional E: [email protected] medicine. Career opportunities will be enhanced depending on students’ interest and background. Physicians are expected to obtain easier access to training programs in cardiology or interventional ´ GOOD REASONS fellowship. Engineers can apply for better positions within the TO STUDY THIS COURSE MedTech sector. The master’s qualification will increase chances to 1. Highest quality of education be selected for PhD programmes. in the field of Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Enhance understanding of Applicants will be expected to possess a good quality undergraduate diagnostics and interventional degree (at least an upper second class honours standard 2:1 treatment for common academic qualification). The medical graduates/doctors applying will cardiovascular diseases. require minimum one year’s postgraduate experience. 3. Focus on core competencies of clinical knowledge, clinical FIND OUT MORE AT: decision-making, research www.nuigalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/ methodology, professionalism, taught-postgraduate-courses/interventional-cardiovascular- and interpersonal skills. medicine.html

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165 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master’s/PDip

DURATION: 12 months, master; Preventive Cardiology 9 months, PDip

NUMBER OF PLACES: 18

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MPY1, master; 1MPY3, PDip

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to the discipline of GARDA VETTING/POLICE CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ preventive cardiology and lifestyle medicine. The taught modules police clearance is required for this address the development and practical use of cardiovascular programme. Please see page 273 disease risk-estimation tools, implementation of healthcare policy, for further information.

behavioural change strategies, lifestyle approaches to risk-factor WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway modification and medical management of risk factors, including does not set a deadline for hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, obesity and smoking. receipt of applications (with some exceptions). O˜ers will be issued Modules include: Fundamentals of Preventive Cardiology; Research on a continuous basis. Candidates Methods; Reflective Clinical Practice; Research Project and are encouraged to apply as early Dissertation (MSc only); and Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification. as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. Career Opportunities Graduates of the course will be positioned as leaders in CONTACT cardiovascular disease prevention and will find ample opportunities Professor Gerard Flaherty to apply their learning in primary care centres, hospital wards and T: +353 91 495 469 E: [email protected] outpatient clinics. There will also be employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and in public health, healthcare management, academic and research settings. Clinician graduates ´ GOOD REASONS will benefit from career advancement within their chosen disciplines. TO STUDY THIS COURSE Master’s students completing the 5,000-word ‘ready-for-publication’ 1. Collaboration with Croí and the dissertation will be supported in preparing their work for submission National Institute for Preventive to a peer-reviewed journal, which will further augment their Cardiology: Students have the career prospects. opportunity to actively engage with patients at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway. Minimum Entry Requirements Successful applicants will possess at least a Second Class Honours, 2. Flexible learning: The course has online learning, self-directed Grade 1 degree in an appropriate life science, biological science, learning dimensions and medicine or nursing. For those who do not hold a primary degree residential elements that enable at the required level, a special case will be made if they have students to adapt their learning to demonstrated aptitude for the course material through at least their professional lives.

three years of high quality work experience in a relevant field of 3. Variety of esteemed cardiovascular health. Entry to the master’s programme is conditional teachers, including those from upon achieving at least 60% in the Fundamentals of Preventive clinical departments at Galway Cardiology module. Candidates coming to Ireland from abroad or University Hospitals, Croí and the International Centre for Circulatory who do not have a degree from Ireland or the UK will be asked to Health (Imperial College London). provide evidence of an acceptable result in one of the recognised English-language proficiency tests, e.g., IELTS total score of 6.5. Prospective candidates may be interviewed by telephone or Skype. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/

NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate preventive-cardiology.html 166 School of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; 2 Podiatric Medicine years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MPO1, full-time; 1MPO2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This is a 90-credit postgraduate taught masters degree programme, with 6 x 10-credit taught modules and a 30-credit CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019 research dissertation, taken over one (full-time) or two (part-time) years. There is an option to exit with a 60-credit

Postgraduate Diploma. CONTACT Modules comprise: Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Foot Professor Caroline McIntosh Head of Podiatric Medicine and Ankle; Inflammatory Arthropathies of the Foot and Ankle; T: +353 91 495 869 Management of Diabetic Foot Disease; Vascular Disease; E: [email protected] Advanced Research Methods; and optional modules include Venous Leg Ulcers or Advanced Wound Management. A blended-learning strategy has been adopted, with a variety REASONS of instructional methods employed, all of which are appropriate TO STUDY THIS COURSE for the intended learning outcomes. The distance-learning is 1. The course will provide supported by use of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard), a postgraduate learning with blogs being used to engage students and facilitate feedback experience that adopts from their teachers. Assessment is distributed across the problem solving, clinical programme, and within modules, with a range of modalities reasoning and critical reflection being used, including 3,000-word written assignments, blog in the analysis of podiatric entries, an OSCE, and a 12,000-word research dissertation. practice and advancement of individual expertise.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. It will provide students Admissions will normally be restricted to those who hold an with the opportunity to honours degree, first or upper second class or equivalent in develop their own clinical and Podiatry/Podiatric Medicine. Those with degrees in cognate professional interests. medical/science/engineering disciplines may be eligible for 3. The programme enhances entry. An interview is part of the application process. students’ knowledge and FIND OUT MORE AT: capacity to critique current literature, adopt best practice, www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ and develop, undertake and podiatric-medicine.html disseminate research pertinent to podiatric medicine.

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167 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc/PDip

DURATION: 1 year, full-time, MSc; Multidisciplinary Radiology 2 years, part-time, MSc; 1 year, full-time, PDip; 2 years, part-time, PDip

NUMBER OF PLACES: 18–24

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MRY1, MSc, full-time; 1MRY2, MSc, Your Course part-time; 1MRY3, PDip, full-time; The MSc/PDip in Multidisciplinary Radiology is a blended course. 1MRY4, PDip, part-time. It is taught using traditional class-based educational activities FEES AND FUNDING: and contemporary distance-learning technologies. The course Fees information and funding is multidisciplinary in nature, with a fully integrated clinical and opportunities: pages 274 and 276. radiological multidisciplinary approach to patient care both among CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway faculty and learners. It is designed for health professionals who does not set a deadline for rely on imaging for decision making, or those for whom a radiology receipt of applications (with some qualification may offer new career progression routes. exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates Students can take the programme to PgCert or PDip level, and there are encouraged to apply as early may be limited access to stand-alone modules as CPD credits. The as possible. See page 272 for full modules are flexible and can be undertaken even if you do not live details of when and how to apply. in Ireland. However, you will be required to travel to campus three to six times over two years to attend class-based components. We have designed the class-based modules in one-week blocks to CONTACT make travelling arrangements easier. To complete the course to MSc Professor Peter McCarthy level, one core module and five optional modules out of eight must E: [email protected] be passed, followed by a dissertation. Overall 90 ECTS (credits) are Dr Alannah Stanley required for the MSc, 60 for the PDip. E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates will find academic posts in radiology research and 3 GOOD REASONS teaching. They will increase their competitiveness in applications to TO STUDY THIS COURSE clinical radiology posts and will have greater opportunity to enter specialities with high dependence on imaging, such as Radiation 1. The modules are flexible and can be undertaken even if you Oncology, Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Oncology do not live in Ireland. and Interventional Cardiology. 2. You will be required to travel Minimum Entry Requirements to campus three to six times To qualify for entry onto the course a minimum level of qualification over two years to attend class- based components. and experience is required at MB, BCh, BAO or equivalent. 3. Class-based modules FIND OUT MORE AT: are designed in one-week www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ blocks to help make travelling multidisciplinary-radiology.html arrangements easier.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 168 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc/PDipSc

DURATION: 24 months, MSc; Healthcare Simulation & 12 months, PDip. Patient Safety NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1HSP1, MSc; 1HSP9, PDipSc.

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Patient care and medical education has changed considerably over the past decade. Healthcare simulation is the modern-day CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway does methodology for training healthcare professionals to deliver safe not set a deadline for receipt of and effective patient care. However, although there are a wide range applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous of simulators available to train healthcare professionals, there is a basis. Candidates are encouraged lack of education and training for educators in how to use these to apply as early as possible. tools and incorporate them into a curriculum for education, training, assessment and beyond. A postgraduate science qualification in Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety will provide the student CONTACT with the expertise required to deliver simulation-based education in Dr Paul O’Connor undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare teaching environments. T: +353 91 492 897 The course is delivered online as a distance learning course. E: [email protected] Dr Dara Byrne If you are a doctor, nurse, health/social care professional, paramedic E: [email protected]; or dentist and have an interest in simulation technology, you should Mari Vahey, Administrator consider applying for one of our online simulation programmes. T: +353 91 493 251 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities The main goal of the PDipSc Healthcare Simulation and Patient 3 GOOD REASONS Safety is to prepare the student to run a simulation centre and use TO STUDY THIS COURSE simulation for research, improving patient safety, testing equipment and processes, and integrating simulation into institutional healthcare 1. The courses are delivered through online distance learning. training, education and delivery systems. Completing an MSc Therefore, you can study at a time Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety will prepare the student to that is convenient for you no matter deliver healthcare simulation, run a healthcare simulation centre, and where you live in the world. carry out research on or using healthcare simulation. 2. The courses will provide you Minimum Entry Requirements with the expertise required to lead simulation-based education An honours bachelor degree at NFQ Level 8 in a relevant healthcare in undergraduate and/or discipline (e.g., medicine, nursing, speech and language therapy, postgraduate healthcare teaching pharmacy), although applicants with evidence of at least three years’ environments. equivalent professional/academic experience will be considered (e.g., emergency medicine technicians, simulation technicians). 3. The courses are delivered by experienced simulationists Demonstrated proficiency in English. Previous experience, or an with both the practical and academic qualification, in the education and teaching of healthcare theoretical knowledge required professionals. Demonstrated interest in simulation. to run a simulation centre as well FIND OUT MORE AT: as expertise in research using simulation and in simulation www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ innovation. medical-healthcare-patient-safety.html or Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 www.simulationmasters.com

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169 School of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Advanced Healthcare 2 years, part-time Practice & Research NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MTH1, full-time; 1MTH2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This MSc aims to develop your capacity to take a leadership role in relation to teaching healthcare students. The programme will CLOSING DATE: 31 July 2019. empower participants to become competent and self-directed clinical educators, and will provide opportunities to advance their CONTACT skills in teaching, assessment and research in the clinical context. Laura Loftus Students will become skilled role models in the implementation T: +353 91 495 470 of high-quality educational environments to enhance practice for E: [email protected] educators, students and clients. Dr Ruth Mc Menamin T: +353 91 495 470 Participants will also advance capacity to research in their E: [email protected] chosen clinical field of specialism. There is an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice within healthcare professions. The aims of this MSc are also to develop learners with the knowledge, 3 GOOD REASONS skills, and attitudes to use and contribute to evidence-based TO STUDY THIS COURSE practice and to enable them to take a leadership role in designing 1. On this course you will learn and implementing research to support best practice. to critically appraise, design and implement evidence-based clinical teaching approaches and Career Opportunities methods. On completion of this MSc, you will be well positioned to pursue senior, specialist and managerial posts within the Health Services 2. You will become skilled at Executive and voluntary agencies. You may also choose to pursue assessment methodology and opportunities in academic teaching. The interdisciplinary learning will understand its impact on the learner and the learning environment will equip you with new and innovative ways of environment. working in our challenging healthcare system. 3. You will critically appraise, Minimum Entry Requirements design and manage a piece of Hold a degree in a professional healthcare course (minimum semi-independent research. Second Class Honours degree required). Applicants must be able to register with their appropriate professional or regulatory body. Thinking about applying? FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/apply www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ advanced-healthcare-practice-research.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 170 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master/PDip/PgCert, Health Sciences. Stand-alone modules in Clinical Teaching Methodologies Clinical Education and Foundations of Assessment in Clinical Education available.

DURATION: Master’s/PDip (full-time): 1 year; PDip (part- time): 2 years; PgCert: 6 months; stand-alone module: 6 weeks. All are suitable for those in full-time Your Course employment (including those This is the first clinical education course of its type in Ireland. It described as ‘full-time’ courses). equips a range of health professionals with the knowledge and skills NUMBER OF PLACES: required for effective clinical education, and enables them to become 10, Master’s; 40, combined: Dip/ clinical supervisors and motivators of student learning. Although PgCert/stand-alone module. much health professional education takes place in clinical settings, COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCT1, few clinicians receive the formal training in educational techniques Master’s; 1MCT2 & 1MCT3, PDip, and principles of adult learning provided by this course. full-time & part-time; 1MCT9, PgCert. The courses are delivered mostly by distance-learning, with some face-to-face workshops in Galway as follows: FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding • PgCert: six days (two consecutive weekdays in September and opportunities: pages 274 and 276. four Saturdays between October and March). CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway • PDip: eight days (two consecutive weekdays in September and does not set a deadline for six Saturdays between October and June). receipt of applications (with some • Master’s: ten days (two consecutive weekdays in each of exceptions). Offers will be issued September, October, November, February and April). on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Career Opportunities as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. Our clinical education focus leads to major changes in your ability to facilitate the learning and development of your students in clinical settings. You will know more about how learners learn, how to create CONTACT safe and effective learning environments, how to assess learners and Dr Aoife Jackson how to support their professional development. T: +353 91 495 301 E: [email protected] Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with at least two years’ post-registration experience and be actively involved in 3 GOOD REASONS clinical education. General computer literacy is essential as parts of TO STUDY THIS COURSE the programme are delivered via distance-learning. In addition, for the 1. These courses help you create Master’s, at least 60% in the PDip in Clinical Education or equivalent new pedagogical approaches and is required. Selection is based on ability/opportunity to apply learning improve the clinical education to your daily work, relevant experience and academic record. experience for learners.

FIND OUT MORE AT: 2. Flexible learning: The www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ combination of distance-learning clinical-education.html and face-to-face workshops allows you to engage in learning at a time and place that suits your lifestyle.

3. The course is accredited for CME, and the Nursing and Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Nurse Tutor Status approval is pending. NUI GalwayNUI Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply

171 Discipline of General Practice/School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Clinical Primary Care Modules (Diabetes in Primary Care, Clinical Primary Care Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care, Women’s Health in Primary Modules Care), Certificate in Clinical Primary Care.

DURATION: Stand-alone modules: 3 months online distance-learning, full-time in service (Note: all Your Course programmes are suitable for Clinical Primary Care Modules are continuous professional those in full-time employment and may be taken over three years to development modules for general practitioners and practice nurses accumulate to award of Certificate that are o˜ered by the Discipline of General Practice at NUI Galway. of Clinical Primary Care). These modules are an excellent education resource that focuses on the learning needs of a general practitioner and practice nurse NUMBER OF PLACES: 20 per working in Ireland today. The modules are taught by local clinical module. experts and aim to improve patient care in the community by COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1CPDM1, upskilling and supporting education of the general practitioner. PgCert (3 modules); 1CPDM2, Diabetes in Primary Care, Three modules are currently available: Diabetes in Primary Care, Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care and Women’s Health in Care (January); 1CPDM3, Women’s Primary Care. These modules are each three months distance- Health in Primary Care (March) learning modules with two clinical workshop days. The modules are FEES AND FUNDING: available on a stand-alone basis or can be accumulated towards an Sponsorship has been secured award of a postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Primary Care. Modules to cover some of the module fee. can be accumulated over a period of between one and three years, to Fees and funding information on suit your needs. pages 274 and 276.

Professional and Practice Development CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway uses a system of o˜er rounds to The Clinical Primary Care Modules have been designed to reflect facilitate decision making and many of the patient health care needs in general practice in today’s early notification to applicants Ireland. These modules have the main focus of upskilling the general throughout the year. Candidates practitioners and nurses in this area, in order to deliver an e˜ective are encouraged to apply as early as management plan for this patient group, and, in turn, improve patient possible. See page 272 for details. care and outcomes. Support from local specialists who teach on the modules establishes a good link between the general practitioner, the practice nurse and secondary care. All of the three currently CONTACT available modules are fully accredited by the Irish College of General Dr Eva Flynn Practitioners for continuous professional development. T: +353 91 493 699 E: [email protected] Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals currently ´ GOOD REASONS working in clinical practice in an Irish primary care setting. Applicants TO STUDY THIS COURSE from secondary care may also be considered. General computer 1. These modules are an excellent literacy is essential. education resource that focuses FIND OUT MORE AT: www.gradclined.ie or on the learning needs of a general www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ practitioner working in Ireland. clinical-primary-care.html 2. Modules are taught by local clinical experts and aim to improve patient care in the community by upskilling and supporting education of the general practitioner and practice nurse.

3. These modules are accredited as continous professional development by the Irish College of General Practitioners. NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 172 School of Medicine & HRB Clinical Research Facility College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Clinical Research 2 years, part-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MCR1, full-time; 1MCR2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This course provides training for the next generation of healthcare workers in the clinical research arena. The course aims to provide CLOSING DATE: May 26 a platform for achieving greater e˜iciencies in applying medical 2019. O˜ers will be made on a discoveries to clinical practice. It is aimed at qualified individuals continuous basis up until that date, who wish to become independent clinical investigators or those who wish to seek employment in leadership positions in clinical research teams. CONTACT Professor Andrew Smyth Each on-site module (see the full list on the course website) includes HRB Clinical Research Facility a structured curriculum of weekly lectures and tutorials (problem- E: [email protected] based learning). For modules provided by distance-learning, there Dr Sonja Khan will also be monthly sessions to monitor module progression HRB Clinical Research Facility and review any challenging content areas. Classes may also take E: [email protected] place outside of o˜ice hours to accommodate those in full-time employment.

Career Opportunities ´ GOOD REASONS Clinical Research graduates are expected to progress to become TO STUDY THIS COURSE principal investigators or administrators in the conduct, managing 1. Unique: The only master’s and monitoring of clinical research. Such roles have become programme of its kind in Ireland. a prominent source of jobs in a variety of settings, including universities and colleges, the pharmaceutical industry, non-academic 2. Course contributors: it clinical research organisations, hospitals, independent funding includes senior academics and medical professionals from agencies and government agencies. Additional opportunities include NUI Galway and Galway employment in teaching and consultation settings. University Hospitals who are actively engaged in clinical Minimum Entry Requirements research. Students must have completed either: 1) undergraduate degree 3. Health Research Board in medicine; 2) other healthcare-related undergraduate degree, (HRB) Facility: the programme minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1*; or 3) Biomedical is closely linked with the HRB Sciences, minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1*. Applications Clinical Research Facility, Galway. from graduates of non-healthcare-related degrees are also considered (minimum requirement of Second Class Honours Grade 1*) on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with significant relevant experience will also be considered for this programme. Thinking about applying? *Or equivalent international qualification. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

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173 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: PDip Orthopaedic and DURATION: 1 year. NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

Rheumatological Medicine COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1ORM3

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2019. The Postgraduate Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rheumatological Medicine is a one-year, part-time, 60 ECTS, and Level 9 programme, consisting of three modules per semester, delivered over two CONTACT consecutive semesters. Each module comprises three full days. Dr Micheál Newell T: +353 91 494 313 The programme aims at establishing: methodology in clinical E: [email protected] musculoskeletal assessment; evidence-based clinical reasoning in diagnosis; and a high level of physical, manual- handling skills, procedural skills, and informed pharmacological treatment ´ GOOD REASONS proficiency. The scope of programme delivery will include structured TO STUDY THIS COURSE face-to-face small group teaching, formal didactic lectures, practical 1. Excellent mix of hands-on skill sessions, distance-learning, and self-assessment sessions. The training and theoretical knowledge programme is particularly suited to those intending to deliver care at the primary level, e.g., General Practitioner, Chartered Physiotherapist 2. Programme delivered and allied professionals. by award-winning medical professionals in partnership with Career Opportunities the Irish Society of Orthopaedic and Rheumatological Medicine This programme is designed to enhance the professional (ISORM). development of healthcare practitioners to meet the challenges of future models of care delivery in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and 3. Small class size to maximise rheumatological medicine. practical learning.

Minimum Entry Requirements Programme is open to Registered Medical Practitioners, Chartered Thinking about applying? Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, and Nurse Practitioners. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

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DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Surgery 2 years, part-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCH3, full-time; 1MCH1, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The degree in Surgery (MCh) is designed to enhance the academic and professional development of surgical trainees and to improve WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway patient safety. Running parallel with the Basic Surgical Training does not set a deadline for Scheme (BST), this programme will provide surgical trainees with receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued the academic and scientific research skills needed for progression to on a continuous basis. Candidates higher surgical training schemes and academic surgery. are encouraged to apply as early The programme consists of six innovative modules and a research as possible. See page 272 for full thesis designed around the two core learning outcomes of the details of when and how to apply. MCh—the surgeon as a scholar and the surgeon as an advocate for patient safety. The modules (60 ECTS) include: Informatics, Research CONTACT Methods, Biostatistics, Surgical Laboratory Skills, Patient Safety and Professor Michael Kerin Human Factors, Surgical Education and a research thesis (30 ECTS). T: +353 91 524 390 The topic of the thesis will be chosen by the professor of surgery E: [email protected] in consultation with the candidate and their surgical tutor. With all candidates working full-time, the programme modules are delivered using flexible, interactive and modern learning methodologies, with 3 GOOD REASONS workshops scheduled for weekends. The MCh may be taken part- TO STUDY THIS COURSE time over two years, or full time over one year. 1. Progression opportunities: MCh students learn in a highly Career Opportunities interactive environment, and are Graduates will provide evidence-based practice and research in the involved in the creation of surgical field of surgery. Upgraded knowledge, skills and attitudes provide scenarios using high-fidelity a new dimension to day-to-day care of patients in need of surgical simulation. procedures. 2. The combination of professional surgical training and Minimum Entry Requirements research output will appeal to Successful candidates will hold a primary degree in medicine and graduates intending to apply for be conferred with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Higher Surgical Training (HST) Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics. They should also be selected for schemes in surgery or similar the BST national programme. Candidates not on the BST programme medical specialities. may be eligible and will be interviewed. Successful candidates 3. Shortlisted for a national should be registered with the Irish Medical Council. Competence in Postgraduate Course of the Year English-language equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required. (Health Sciences) Award 2014.

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175 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Master’s/PDip

DURATION: 1 year, full-time, Endovascular Surgery in-service; 2 years, part-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MSV3, full-time; 1MSV2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Your Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. These programmes of study combine specialist endovascular surgical training with evidence-based medical research skills. GARDA VETTING/POLICE Specialist endovascular training is provided under the guidance CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ of vascular surgeons from the Western Vascular Institute. The police clearance is required for this programme. Please see page 273 curriculum is taught through hands-on, supervised training, for further information. supervised sessions in the endovascular surgery teaching lab and weekly scheduled meetings. WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for Candidates will complete core modules in Informatics, Research receipt of applications (with some Methods, Biostatistics and Surgical Education. In addition, candidates exceptions). O˜ers will be issued will work independently with the support of a supervisor to carry out on a continuous basis. Candidates an original piece of research relevant to their healthcare setting. are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full Assessment is via continuous assessment, evaluation of contribution details of when and how to apply. to group discussions, module projects and research thesis.

Career Opportunities CONTACT Graduates will find employment in a diverse range of fields of health Dr Micheál Newell and medical research, may progress to take an MD or PhD, and will T: +353 91 495 478 improve their professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in daily E: [email protected] practice (evidence-based healthcare). ´ GOOD REASONS Minimum Entry Requirements TO STUDY THIS COURSE Applicants must be qualified and registered medical physicians or surgeons and enrolled on the Endovascular Training programme of 1. This programme is provided Western Vascular Institute, or a programme deemed an equivalent. with the support of the Western Vascular Institute. Competence in the English-language equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is also a requirement of the programme. 2. Programme provides candidates with hands-on FIND OUT MORE AT: supervised training and supervised www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ sessions in endovascular surgery endovascular-surgery.html teaching labs.

3. Valuable research experience is gained via the research project component of the course.

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DURATION: 1 year, full-time, Medical Science in-service; 2 years, part-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MMH3, full-time; 1MMH2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The Master’s in Medical Science is designed to enhance the WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway academic and professional development of healthcare professionals does not set a deadline for by improving their level of scientific appreciation for evidence-based receipt of applications (with some practice. exceptions). O˜ers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates Students complete core modules in Informatics, Research Methods, are encouraged to apply as early and Biostatistics, as well as their chosen speciality module from one as possible. See page 272 for full of the following: Database Development and Medical Informatics; details of when and how to apply. Musculoskeletal Medicine; Exercise Physiology; and Patient Safety and Human Factors. In addition, candidates work independently with CONTACT the support of a supervisor to carry out an original piece of research Dr Micheál Newell in their chosen area or from a topic provided by the course director T: +353 91 494 313 relevant to their healthcare setting. E: [email protected]

Career Opportunities Graduates will find employment in a diverse range of fields of health ´ GOOD REASONS and medical research, may progress to undertake an MD or PhD, TO STUDY THIS COURSE and will improve their professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in 1. The structure, content and daily practice (evidence-based healthcare). flexible design makes this programme very attractive Minimum Entry Requirements to healthcare professionals Successful applicants will normally hold a primary degree in throughout Ireland. healthcare or medicine, or equivalent qualification. Competence in 2. The programme is taught on the English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required. a shared learning educational FIND OUT MORE AT: model, providing maximum interaction between the various www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ disciplines, with specialist tuition medical-science.html provided in your chosen subject.

3. Publication of thesis in core medical journals is an opportunity for graduates.

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177 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Regenerative Medicine DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 18 places (maximum)

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MSR1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Regenerative Medicine is an exciting emerging discipline, which aims WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway to develop novel therapeutics to repair and regenerate damaged and does not set a deadline for diseased organs. These therapeutics utilise stem cells, gene therapy, receipt of applications (with some biomaterials, engineered tissue and biologically active compounds. exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates This 12-month, taught MSc course will equip you with the skills to are encouraged to apply as early participate in this discipline. Modules will address the science behind as possible. See page 272 for full regenerative medicine as well as its application to human disease. details of when and how to apply. The first two semesters will consist of modules (see details of these on the course website) covering the scientific principles of stem cells, CONTACT gene therapy, tissue engineering, immunology and pharmacology. Dr Linda Howard Training in scientific concepts and techniques important to T: +353 91 495268 biomedical research takes place via a series of laboratory-based E: [email protected] practical sessions. The regulatory issues involved in translating research observation to an approved treatment for patients will be a focus throughout the course. During the summer semester, students 3 GOOD REASONS embark on individual laboratory-based research projects. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. Students will undertake a Career Opportunities summer-long, laboratory-based Graduates of this course have found employment in biomedical research project. Previously, these device and biotechnology companies and clinical research projects have been based at organisations in Ireland and abroad. Many graduates have obtained NUI Galway, Galway University PhD studentships in Ireland and the UK, as well as in Austria, Hospital and in research groups in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA. Some Dublin and Maynooth. graduates have gone on to study medicine, and graduates with 2. The MSc is administered clinical backgrounds have progressed to clinical fellowships. by the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), a world-class Minimum Entry Requirements biomedical research institute Applicants should have, or should expect to obtain, at least a Second recognised as Ireland’s primary Class Honours degree in a biological/life science, medicine or centre for stem cell and gene nursing. Students who have a degree without honours in a related therapy research, and a world leader in the field of regenerative area and have three or more years of practical experience in the medicine. subject area will also be eligible to apply for this course. 3. REMEDI is home to Ireland’s FIND OUT MORE AT: only stem cell manufacturing www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ facility, CCMI, the Centre for regenerative-medicine.html Cell Manufacturing Ireland, which translates, as well as manufactures, research from REMEDI’s programmes into cell-based medicinal products for clinical trials.

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“I was particularly interested in regenerative medicine and NUI Galway was one of the few universities that o¯ered this particular programme. Having an undergraduate degree in engineering, I knew I wanted a degree in biological sciences that would also have an engineering component and this course is perfect that way. Another key determining factor was the research component that is a part of this course. This was particularly important for me as I knew I wanted to do a PhD but I hadn’t had as much exposure in the lab to say that I loved research. But the four months that I spent on my research project made me realise that I loved that side and a PhD was definitely the way forward for me.

If I had to choose one best thing about NUI Galway it would be the lecturers I met during my course. I know that some of them will be mentors for as long as I’m in academia and hopefully collaborators one day. Every one of them had an open- door policy and were always approachable. The class size was small and it was easy to be involved in the lectures. The supervisors were always accessible and NUI Galway has a lot of support throughout the academic year for professional development and networking.

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179 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Microscopy & Imaging DURATION: 1 year, full-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 15–20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MIG1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course GARDA VETTING/POLICE This programme will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team CLEARANCE: Desirable but not associated with the Centre for Microscopy and Imaging who are essential. involved in many aspects of current basic and medical research. CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway Microscopy, related sample preparation skills, and analysis are now does not set a deadline for an essential component of the majority of biological science research receipt of applications (with some projects and a necessity for high-impact publications. This MSc exceptions). Offers will be issued programme aims to up-skill participants with practical hands-on on a continuous basis. Candidates microscopy and imaging techniques, associated sample preparations are encouraged to apply as early skills and analysis. as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. A suite of core and optional modules (see course website for more details) taught over semesters 1 and 2 will enable students to diversify and broaden their field of knowledge. Students will partake in a CONTACT substantial research project over the summer months and will depart Dr Kerry Thompson with transferable skills which may then be applied in the work-force. T: +353 91 495 704 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities Graduates of the programme may enter the workforce either in 3 GOOD REASONS technical or research roles within hospitals, universities or industry TO STUDY THIS COURSE in Ireland. In addition, participants may choose to progress to further education or research and undertake a PhD. 1. The visualisation and interpretation of a sample under the microscope is a fundamental Minimum Entry Requirements skill required for research today. Candidates must hold at least an upper second class honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent qualification) 2. This exciting programme will in a relevant biological or biomedical science, physical sciences provide graduates with a highly or engineering field. Graduates with a Level 7 degree, who can marketable and transferable combination of skills required for demonstrate that they have at least two to three years relevant academic, industrial, public and experience in research or industry may also be considered. Applicants private sectors. whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English- language proficiency as per university guidelines. 3. Currently, it is the only programme of its kind being FIND OUT MORE AT: offered by an Irish university. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ microscopy-imaging.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 180 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Cellular Manufacturing & DURATION: 1 year, full-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 15–ß18

Therapy COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CMT1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway The clinical-grade production of advanced medicinal therapeutics, does not set a deadline for such as cellular therapy, is quickly evolving as the future of medicine. receipt of applications (with some These therapeutics utilize immune cells, mesenchymal progenitor exceptions). Offers will be issued cells or induced pluripotent stem cells to treat injured or diseased on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early tissues. The MSc in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy will provide as possible. See page 272 for full scientific and practical training in the production of these cells as details of when and how to apply. therapeutics for clinical application. This programme is uniquely positioned at NUI Galway to draw on existing expertise in science education, biomedical research, Good Manufacturing Practice CONTACT (GMP), grade cellular manufacturing and clinical translation of Cynthia Coleman advanced therapeutics to educate future leaders in these emerging T: +353 91 495 852 technologies. With the support and expertise located within the E: [email protected] Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI), the Clinical Research Janusz Krawczyk Facility, the Translational Research Facility, the Regenerative E: [email protected] Medicine Institute and the Galway Blood and Tissue Establishment, our students will have access to an internationally competitive MSc programme in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities Graduates will be well positioned for careers in advanced medicinal 1. Lecture-based and hands-on instruction in GMP, grade cell therapy development and manufacturing, biotechnology and manufacturing, key advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing in academic, regulatory or technologies and the regulatory industrial settings. process. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Modules in the therapeutic Students must have completed either: application of mesenchymal stromal cells, immune-therapy 1 An undergraduate degree in medicine, pharmacy, manufacturing, and induced pluripotent stem biology or engineering; or cells as the future of ATMPs.

2 An equivalent biomedical science-related undergraduate degree 3. Tutoring from experts with a minimum of second class honours. Students who have a in the Centre for CCMI, degree without Honours in a related area and have more than professors coordinating three years of practical experience in the subject area will also be international clinical trials and considered for this programme. Students with English as a second scientists actively researching language, will need to adhere to NUI Galway guidelines regarding the application of cells as IELTS scores. biotherapeutics.

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181 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Science MSc (Interdisciplinary) DURATION: 1 year, full-time.

NUMBER OF PLACES: 6

Cheminformatics and COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1CIT1 Toxicology NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway Semester 1 does not set a deadline for Students learn the fundamentals of pharmacology, toxicology and are receipt of applications (with some introduced to computational drug-design, programming for biology exceptions). O˜ers will be issued and statistical computing in R. on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early Semester 2 as possible. See page 272 for full Students consider more advanced concepts in toxicology and details of when and how to apply. investigate controversial areas of toxicology. The students also learn to apply bioinformatic and cheminformatic tools to large data sets.

Semester 3 CONTACT Howard Fearnhead Students work independently with the guidance of an academic or T: +353 91 495 240 industry-based thesis supervisor on a cheminformatics research E: [email protected] project.

The course involves lectures, laboratory-based training, self- ´ GOOD REASONS directed learning and a three month independent research project. TO STUDY THIS COURSE Competence is assessed through a mixture of written examinations, computer-based examinations, course work and a research thesis.. 1. This course trains you to work in the pharmaceutical industry Career Opportunities and regulatory sector tasked and allows you to contribute to Graduates from the course will be employed in the pharmaceutical building a chemically safe society. industry, the cosmetics industry, national and EU regulatory bodies, toxicology consultancies, and academia.. 2. The course will provide you with the computational skills Minimum Entry Requirements required to predict toxicity at Primary degree: A 2.2 degree or higher (or equivalent) in Chemistry, a time when there are too few toxicologists with these skills. Pharmacology, Biochemistry or a related discipline. 3. Opportunities to develop Language skills: An IELTS score of 6.5 or greater in all categories is professional relationships with required. our partners in industry and the FIND OUT MORE AT: European Food Safety Agency. www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ cheminformatics-toxicology.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 182 School of Medicine College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (or exit route PDip) Exercise Physiology and its DURATION: 1 year, full-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 15–18

Application in Therapy COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1EPT1 NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway This course will enable students to have a full and comprehensive does not set a deadline for understanding of the integrated physiologic responses to exercise, receipt of applications (with some evaluation of fitness and exercise prescription according to individual exceptions). O˜ers will be issued needs. Upon completion, students will be able to work in the on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early emerging area of exercise physiology and exercise prescription in as possible. See page 272 for full health and as therapy. The course on exercise physiology is focused details of when and how to apply. on hands-on training, case-based studies and actual workplace experiences, which will prepare students for their future careers. With the knowledge and skills acquired the students can then CONTACT work as exercise specialists and provide exercise advise to clients, Dr Ananya Gupta contributing to their health and well being. T: +353 91 492 358 E: [email protected] The course is fully accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals, Ireland and students can also obtain a professional certificate from the American College of Sports Medicine. ´ GOOD REASONS Career Opportunities TO STUDY THIS COURSE With the increasing number of people living with chronic illnesses, An exercise physiologist is a the demand for exercise physiologists capable of giving personal professional who is involved in exercise advice that can improve the living standards of an individual using exercise as a means of is growing. Upon successful completion of this course students will improving health and fitness be able to work in areas such as: among the general population as well as in applying exercise as • Health clubs and related organisations; a therapeutic intervention in the management of chronic diseases • Public sports and recreation facilities; and in rehabilitation. • Local public health authorities; 1. If you like to exercise. • Schools, further education and higher education institutions; 2. If you enjoy caring for others. • Other related health sector. 3. If you like working in the Minimum Entry Requirements healthcare setting or in the sports arena. NFQ Level 8 (bachelor’s degree) in Physiology, Biomedical Science, Un-denominated Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Exercise Then this course is for you. Science, Nursing and Health Science, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, or any other related degree in biology.

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183

Human Biology Building

The Human Biology Building is the new home to the disciplines of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology and Therapeutics. This Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 purpose-built space will provide a facility in which students will learn in a research- led environment, with new state-of-the-art facilities including new teaching and research GalwayNUI laboratories, offices, open-plan write-up spaces, meeting rooms, and new lecturing facilities. 185 186 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 200 199 198 197 196 195 194 193 192 191 190 189 188 Programmes

available. options (master’s andPhD) are also A range full-time of research andpart-time www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/#ColSci Please page253 for research see programme listings orvisit: Regulatory A¯airs(Cert) Regulatory &Quality Medical Technologies Astronomical Instrumentation MathematicsApplied (Continuous/Modular) Science Biomedical Science Biomedical Neuropharmacology (HDip) Medical Technology A¯airs Regulatory (MSc) Medical Technology A¯airs Regulatory Medical Physics Enabling TechnologiesKey (KETs) Mathematics Computational Genomics Genomics Biomedical 213 212 211 210 209 208 207 206 205 204 203 202 201

Cancer Research Cancer Chemistry Research Chemistry Occupational (Top-Up) Health &Safety Health &Safety Occupational andEnvironmental Environmental Leadership Policy andPractice Sustainable Management: Resource AgriBiosciences Security Food Climate Agriculture Change, and Learning(Blended orModular Basis) Use andLand Planning Biodiversity Transitions Agricultural, Climate Change & Biotechnology Microbiology Applied Toxicology College of Science Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

187 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Biomedical Science DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MV1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway This MSc programme’s objective is to provide students with the does not set a deadline for underpinning knowledge and practical skills to pursue a successful receipt of applications (with some career in biomedical science. The course is designed for those who exceptions). Offers will be issued wish to follow careers as biomedical scientists in research, the health on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early service or in the wider context of biomedical science (including as possible. See page 272 for full medical technologies, bio-pharmaceutical and other healthcare details of when and how to apply. industries). Students will use state-of-the-art technologies and learn a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and CONTACT medicine. You will be introduced to science and engineering disciplines Dr Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh you will not have covered in your undergraduate studies. You will have T: +353 91 495 323 access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area. E: [email protected] Professor Terry Smith Industry placement: Students have the opportunity to apply for T: +353 91 492 022 9–12 month industry placements, which will replace the research E: [email protected] dissertation module. Students undertaking an industry placement will be registered on the MSc into a 2nd year for the duration of the placement. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. NUI Galway is located in Galway Located in the heart of Ireland’s biomedical device industry cluster, city, which is one of the top five NUI Galway offers excellent career opportunities for biomedical global hubs for biomedical science science graduates. A wide variety of career opportunities exists and technology. for graduates of this programme. These include research and 2. Eight of the world’s top ten development in medical devices or pharmaceuticals in an industrial or medtech companies are based academic setting, medical device sales, work in hospital laboratories in Galway, creating excellent and further postgraduate studies. employment opportunities for our graduates in medical device Minimum Entry Requirements and pharmaceutical industries, Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 laboratory services, and academic research settings. primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and 3. Students gain a clear, concise have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area. understanding of the underpinning IELTS score of 6.5+ (with not less than 5.5 in any one component). principles and practical skills of biomedical science. They will use FIND OUT MORE AT: state-of-the-art technologies and www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ learn a range of skills from scientific, biomedical-science.html engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate “The MSc in Biomedical Science at NUI Galway is a truly questions originating in biology interdisciplinary course. Courses such as tissue engineering and and medicine. Students will be molecular medicine gave me an insight into research that I had introduced to biomedical science previously not seen. The flexibility offered through the optional and engineering disciplines and will modules allows each student to cover the essential core modules have access to some of Ireland’s while allowing for tailoring to each individual. Modules such as leading researchers in this area. validation and scientific writing offered transferable skills that will be beneficial regardless of career path. I consider myself privileged to have been part of the MSc Biomedical Science group Thinking about applying? and I would recommend the course highly to prospective students.” www.nuigalway.ie/apply

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Richard Bennett, MSc Biomedical Science, PhD Student 188 School of Natural Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Science MSc (students may exit with a PgCert after accumulating 30 Biomedical Science ECTS, or a PDip after accumulating 60 ECTS); distance-learning option: (Continuous/Modular) MSc, up to 6 years, part-time. DURATION: Up to 6 years, part-time

NUMBER OF PLACES: 25

COURSE INSTANCE(S): Not Your Course applicable. Apply online: Provision of flexible learning opportunities is a key aim of this www.nuigalway.ie/apply programme, along with providing students with up-to-date FEES AND FUNDING: Fees are information on and insights into research, addressing fundamental charged per taught module and per questions in the biomedical, clinical, tissue regenerative, engineering, research project. Fees information technology and pharmaceutical fields. Aimed at individuals employed and funding opportunities: pages in the biomedical device and pharmaceutical sectors, this course has 274 and 276. been developed to meet the needs of working graduates who wish to CLOSING DATE: 4–8 weeks before upskill or change careers. Credit may be accumulated over a period module start date. Students may of up to six years. join the programme at multiple points during the year: Molecular A full module list is available on the course website. For each module, and Regenerative Medicine (end content is delivered in one five-week block, in face-to-face lectures/ of July 2019); Pharmacology and tutorials (up to nine hours per module) and via online information Toxicology (end of August 2019); posted to a virtual learning environment known as Blackboard. A Product Development, Validation & maximum of six modules are completed each academic year, three Regulation (end of September 2019); over a 15-week period in Semester 1 and three over a second 15-week Biomechanics (end of November period in Semester 2. Students must complete 12 taught modules and 2019); Monitoring for Health a research project within six years to gain an MSc. Hazards at Work (end of January 2020); Tissue Engineering (end Career Opportunities of January 2020); Laser-enabled Bioprinting (end of February 2019); Candidates who work in the medical device, technological, Stereology (end of February 2019). pharmaceutical or health sectors may use this programme to upskill, or to gain knowledge about a new field. For example, engineers may learn about cell and molecular biology, while those with a background CONTACT in biology can learn about tissue engineering, biomaterials and Dr Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh biomechanics. This knowledge may facilitate a move, for example, T: +353 91 495 323 from a production environment to research and development. On the E: [email protected] other hand, knowledge of innovation and technology transfer, project management, data analysis, or product development, validation and regulation may enable a transfer from production or research to 3 GOOD REASONS higher levels of management. TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. Students can join the Minimum Entry Requirements programme in any academic Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 year, registering and paying for primary degree in a related subject area (science, engineering, individual modules in a ‘select and technology, maths) or hold a primary four-year degree in a related pay-as-you-go’ fashion. area (which is acceptable to college) without honours and have 2. Lectures for this course three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area. In some are normally held on a Friday instances, recognition of prior learning may be applied to those with afternoon and/or a Saturday

Level 7 qualifications, but with extensive relevant experience. IELTS morning every five weeks, which Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 score of 6.5+ (with not less than 5.5 in any one component). facilitates full- or part-time working and course-participation. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 3. The distance-learning version of this course won the national

biomedical-science-continuous.html GalwayNUI Postgraduate Science Course of the Year Award in 2013. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply 189 School of Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Biomedical Genomics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1BMG1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway With continuing advances in the technologies that are used to does not set a deadline for sequence DNA, medical applications of genomics are becoming receipt of applications (with some increasingly important; it is now possible to diagnose rare genetic exceptions). Offers will be issued diseases from genomic sequences, while sequencing of tumours has on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early become an important means of refining therapeutic choices in cancer as possible. See page 272 for full treatment. This has led to a growing need for scientists who can details of when and how to apply. both analyse genomic data and interpret results based on a strong understanding of biological context. Graduates of this programme will gain practical skills in the generation of genomic data using the CONTACT latest sequencing technologies and will learn the computational and Dr Pilib Ó Broin statistical techniques necessary for their analysis. T: +353 91 492 337 E: [email protected] Career Opportunities There is currently a high demand for genomic data scientists. As advances in precision medicine take hold, it is anticipated that the 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE need for genomics analysts in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry and in academic research will continue to increase, generating 1. This course will provide opportunities to seek employment in each of these areas. The data postgraduate training in genomics analysis skills learned will also allow graduates to transition to data relevant to medicine. Rapid scientist roles outside of genomics. advances in the technologies used to sequence DNA and RNA have Minimum Entry Requirements led to an increase in the breadth of application of sequencing- Applicants must have achieved a First or Second Class Honours based genomics technologies, degree in a cognate discipline. Qualifying degrees include, but with applications ranging from are not limited to: biochemistry, genetics, biomedical science, and fundamental scientific discovery biotechnology. in the life sciences to clinical applications in precision medicine. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ 2. Graduates will become highly biomedical-genomics.html skilled in scientific principles and technologies, and will develop the quantitative and computational skills to analyse large data sets generated using the latest genomics techniques.

3. With the establishment of this new programme, NUI Galway is positioning itself as a major European centre for biomedical genomics training and research.

Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 190 School of Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Computational Genomics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1CSG1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Rapid advances in the technologies used to sequence DNA and does not set a deadline for RNA have led to an increase in the breadth of application of these receipt of applications (with some sequencing-based genomics technologies, from fundamental exceptions). Offers will be issued scientific discovery in the life sciences to clinical applications in on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early precision medicine. This requires a new generation of highly trained as possible. See page 272 for full scientists who possess not only an understanding of the underlying details of when and how to apply. biological principles and scientific technologies, but also the quantitative and computational skills necessary to analyze the large data sets generated using these cutting-edge genomics techniques. CONTACT Dr Pilib Ó Broin Career Opportunities T: +353 91 492 337 Graduates of this programme will be well placed to seek E: [email protected] employment in a wide range of industries, including biotechnological and pharmaceutical research and development, as well as in the emerging field of precision medicine. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Minimum Entry Requirements 1. This programme has been Applicants must have achieved a Second Class Honours degree specifically designed to train the or better in a discipline relevant to the MSc programme. Qualifying next generation of quantitative degrees include, but are not limited to, mathematics, theoretical scientists and engineers to work in this exciting new field. physics, physics, statistics, computer science and engineering (biomedical or electronic/electrical/computer engineering). 2. Combining elements of data analytics, machine learning and FIND OUT MORE AT: computational biology, graduates www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ will have a highly marketable and computational-genomics.html transferable combination of skills as well as specialist knowledge of the application of these skills in the analysis of genomics data.

3. This programme serves as an excellent pathway for quantitative graduates who wish to pursue a career in research (in either academia or industry).

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191 School of Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDipAppSc Applied Mathematics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1HDS1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 4 August 2019 This Higher Diploma in Applied Mathematics programme is aimed at those who have a background in applied mathematics or mathematics, equivalent to a Level 7 degree, and who wish to CONTACT improve your knowledge of these areas. The programme seeks Professor Michael Tuite T: +353 91 492 341 to further develop your ability in applying mathematical tools to E: [email protected] address real-world problems. The problems investigated arise in physics, chemistry, biology, economics, computer science, engineering, mechanics, social sciences and many others fields. 3 GOOD REASONS Each semester, you will study five courses chosen from a catalogue TO STUDY THIS COURSE of appropriate courses. You will also undertake a supervised 1. You will get the opportunity project, working in collaboration with a member of staff, where you to develop your skills in different will be trained in various research techniques and gain an insight areas of mathematics, applied into some current areas of Applied Mathematics research. mathematics, statistics, numerical analysis and mathematical Career Opportunities modelling by taking advanced level courses. Graduates in Applied Mathematics have found employment in Met Éireann, the Central Statistics Office, telecommunications, the 2. Skills acquired through the computer industry, financial and actuarial institutions, industrial study of applied mathematics—the research and development, and teaching and research institutes, ability to develop mathematical or have moved on to further postgraduate studies. models and to apply them in a practical setting—will prove to be extremely useful and will be highly Minimum Entry Requirements valued by an employer. The entry requirement is a 2:1 or 2.2 degree (NQAI Level 7) in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics or Applied Mathematical 3. At the end of this programme Science at general degree level, or an equivalent, to be determined you will have an equivalent level by the College of Science. of knowledge and experience as a student who has completed a FIND OUT MORE AT: BSc (Hons) degree in Applied www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ Mathematics. applied-maths.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply B

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NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 192 School of Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Science HDipAppSc, MSc, MA, PDip DURATION: 9 months, full-time, HDipAppSc/PDip; 1 year, full-time, Mathematics MSc/MA

NUMBER OF PLACES: 15, HDipAppSc; 20, MSc/MA/PDip

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1AL1, HDipAppSc; 1HA1, MSc; GYA28, Your Course MA; 1AH1, PDip The Master’s in Mathematics is a flexible 12-month programme FEES AND FUNDING: comprising a selection from a breadth of advanced taught courses Fees information and funding and a research project. The Higher Diploma in Mathematics is a opportunities: pages 274 and 276. flexible nine-month programme without a research project. The CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2019 programme content offers an insight into new and emerging areas of mathematics and its applications. Students select 60 credits of modules from a diverse range on offer in Mathematics, Financial CONTACT Mathematics, Computing, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Professor Dane Flannery Economics. A 30-credit research project is completed under T: +353 493 587 the guidance of a faculty member and submitted in August. The E: [email protected] project is an opportunity to explore a particular topic of interest in greater depth. 3 GOOD REASONS The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics TO STUDY THIS COURSE offers a great environment for any student wishing to pursue advanced study in mathematics. We have approximately 30 faculty 1. Graduates are in demand in the financial and semi-state sectors. members across the four disciplines of Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics. 2. Programme content is dynamic and research led.

Career Opportunities 3. Opportunities exist to Graduates pursue careers in business, finance, public service, participate in the workshops teaching and related fields, and some go on to PhD studies in the hosted by the school’s de Brún mathematical sciences. Centre for Mathematics.

Minimum Entry Requirements Higher diploma students should hold a bachelor’s degree Thinking about applying? involving at least 35 ECTS of appropriate mathematics or applied www.nuigalway.ie/apply mathematics modules or equivalent. Master’ students should hold a bachelor’s degree, involving a significant mathematical component at upper second-class honours level.

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193 School of Physics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Structured Research Master’s Astronomical DURATION: 1 year NUMBER OF PLACES: 12

Instrumentation COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1AIT1, (Structured Master’s: Research) full-time; 1AIT2, part-time FEES AND FUNDING: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/fees- The Course and-funding/fees.html It is an exciting time for research in both ground- and space-based CLOSING DATE: Typically at astronomy, with our understanding of the universe advancing at the end of June, although late an unprecedented pace. This revolution is happening thanks to the applications may be considered if use of many di˜erent advanced technologies, including adaptive places are available. optics, interferometry and large telescopes. This development will accelerate in the coming years with the construction of ‘Extremely CONTACT Large Telescopes’, and new Space Telescopes as well as their highly Dr Nicholas Devaney complex suites of instruments. This course has been specifically T: +353 91 495 188 designed to launch students into careers in this field. As a structured E: [email protected] master’s it will include mandatory modules in astronomical instrumentation, modern astrophysical discoveries, and optics as well as a choice of modules in engineering and transferable skills. ´ GOOD REASONS Students will also carry out a year-long research project, developing TO STUDY THIS COURSE their capacity to carry out research at postgraduate level. 1. This is an exciting graduate degree, with new modules in Career Opportunities astronomical instrumentation and Astronomical instrumentation uses and develops cutting-edge modern astrophysics. technology in electronics, optics, computing and mechanical 2. Together with thesis research structures. There is increasing demand for students and engineers the couse will introduce students who have an understanding of these technologies. This master’s to cutting-edge advances in provides advanced courses, which, together with an instrumentation- astronomical research. related research thesis, will train students to a high level in these areas. The combination of advanced Graduates of the MSc programme will be in demand by national and 3. modules and research will international technological industries as well as by research institutes, e˜ectively bridge the gap between observatories and university research groups. undergraduate study and a PhD. Minimum Entry Requirements 2.1 degree in physics or relevant engineering discipline. Candidates Thinking about applying? are required to provide full CV and personal statement and the www.nuigalway.ie/apply names of two academic references.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ astronomical-instrumentation.html NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 194 School of Physics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Structured Research Master’s Key Enabling Technologies DURATION: 1 year NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

(KETs) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1KET1, (Structured Master’s: Research) full-time; 1KET2, part-time FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Enabling technologies are recognised by the European Union to be CLOSING DATE: June 2019 the building blocks for future product and process solutions which address many challenges facing society. CONTACT The following are the six key enabling technologies: Dr Gerard O’Connor • Photonics; Head of School, Physics E: [email protected] • Advanced Materials; • Industrial Biotechnology; • Advanced Manufacturing; ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Nanotechnology; 1. Hands-on research experience • Micro-/Nano-Electronics. on state-of-the-art advanced Europe’s future competitiveness depends on how its future labour manufacturing test-bed force can master key enabling technologies. This MSc programme incorporating both additive and subtractive processes, dependent provides hands-on experience to enable students demonstrate their on key enabling technologies. research potential using key enabling technologies in advanced manufacturing. 2. Learn new insights in scalable innovation, value chain analyses, Career Opportunities and laser enabled bio and Graduates from this programme find employment in advanced electronic printing. manufacturing industries or continue on to pursue PhD studies 3. Demonstrate your research centred on realising the next generation of biomedical devices. The potential by applying key programme is strategically positioned to produce graduates capable enabling technologies for pilot of realising a new generation of medical and electronic devices based manufacturing of biomedical on biomaterials activated by electrical, optical, and thermal stimulation. applications. Hands-on and taught modules will provide expertise in printed electronics and biomaterials enabling many opportunities in future Thinking about applying? medical devices, pharmaceutical devices, and tissue engineering. www.nuigalway.ie/apply Minimum Entry Requirements Students with a 2.1 honours degree, or higher, in science or engineering (Level 8) will be considered for this programme.

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195 School of Physics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Medical Physics DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: Up to 20

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PY1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course CLOSING DATE: 7 July 2019 This MSc programme is designed to meet the demand for qualified GARDA VETTING/POLICE medical physicists. It is primarily geared toward training for physicists CLEARANCE: Garda vetting/ in the application of radiation physics in medicine but maintains a police clearance is required for this reasonable exposure to key aspects of clinical engineering so that programme. Please see page 273 students receive a comprehensive knowledge of the application of the for further information. physical sciences and engineering to medicine.

The MSc consists of a fairly intense programme of lectures, CONTACT workshops, laboratory sessions, tutorials and self-directed learning, Dr Christoph Kleefeld including a research project. The syllabus contains modules covering T: +353 91 542 870 traditional Medical Physics topics, such as Radiation Fundamentals, E: [email protected] and Hospital and Radiation Safety, but also provides an introduction to other areas such as Clinical Instrumentation and modules in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Informatics and Safety and Risk 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Management. The course was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) 1. The course has been accredited North America. by CAMPEP (North America) and is the first European MSc to Career Opportunities receive this accreditation. The course has been successful in its aims in providing individuals 2. The course is unique in with a good grounding in Medical Physics. A recent survey of that it is closely integrated with graduates showed that around 75% had found employment in a University Hospital Galway. medical physics-based career. This includes several individuals 3. The course provides a unique who have pursued or are pursuing a PhD. About 20% are employed opportunity to see the operation of abroad, in countries like the UK , the US, Australia and New Zealand. a busy academic hospital.

Minimum Entry Requirements Graduates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Level 8 Thinking about applying? degree (or equivalent international qualification) in physics or www.nuigalway.ie/apply experimental physics, electronic engineering, or another relevant discipline as determined by the College of Science. Candidates with a primary degree without honours and with three years’ relevant and appropriate practical experience may be also considered.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ medical-physics.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 196 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Level 8 Certificate

DURATION: 1 year (2 semesters), Medical Technologies part-time distance-learning. Regulatory Affairs & Quality NUMBER OF PLACES: 40 (Certificate) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MTQ2 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The Level 8 Certificate in Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2019 and Quality provides students with an introduction to the core elements of the product development life cycle and the associated CONTACT role of a medical technology regulatory affairs and/or quality Professor Terry Smith professional. The programme ensures that students acquire a good, T: +353 91 492 022 fundamental understanding of all applicable regulations and skills E: [email protected] to address the ever-changing environment of medical technologies regulatory affairs and quality. 3 GOOD REASONS The programme aims are to: TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Provide participants with a fundamental grounding in medical device regulatory and quality requirements; 1. Regulatory affairs and quality professionals at all career and • Provide necessary training to prepare personnel with life experience levels are involved in sciences qualifications to transition into specialist roles in medical activities throughout the product technology quality assurance and/or regulatory affairs functions life cycle, and are involved and upskill medical technology professionals in the regulatory in bridging the gap between framework in their existing roles; regulatory-related functions and organisation and business • Foster participants’ intellectual development and develop skills to activities. work and communicate effectively through various media. 2. This programme will equip Career Opportunities graduates with essential knowledge and skills to work in The Irish Medtech Association (IMA) Skillnet asked senior medtech a regulatory affairs and quality industry executives to identify the current number of employees environment within the medical required to meet current skills demand, and to forecast the number technology and pharmaceutical of employees required in medtech organisations up to 2020. The industry sectors. IMA report (2017) has estimated that 4,000 additional medical technologies jobs will be added by 2020, with a 43% increase in staff 3. Completing this course will open up a new opportunities numbers in the regulatory affairs functions and 17% in quality roles. and career paths, in quality and/ or regulatory affairs, in both irish- Minimum Entry Requirements based and international medical Students with a Level 7 or higher qualification in science or technologies and pharmaceutical engineering are eligible for this Level 8 programme. Students with enterprises. a Level 7 or higher qualification in a non-technical subject area but who hold a minimum of 5 years relevant medtech industrial experience in regulatory affairs or quality are also eligible. Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply

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197 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 2 years, part-time Medical Technology distance-learning Regulatory Affairs (MSc) NUMBER OF PLACES: 25 COURSE INSTANCE(S): GYS30

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding Your Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This programme is being made available online using a combination WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway of distance-learning/e-learning technologies. The educational does not set a deadline for elements are provided by the Institute of Technology, Sligo, and NUI receipt of applications (with some Galway staff. Additional lecturing, as required, may be provided by exceptions). Offers will be issued outside specialists and practitioners. The programme consists of 12 on a continuous basis. Candidates modules, each of 5 ECTS, delivered over two years (6 modules per are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 272 for full year), and a research project (30 ECTS), carried out over both years of details of when and how to apply. the programme. CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2018 Career Opportunities Graduates will be equipped with essential knowledge and skills CONTACT to work in a regulatory affairs environment within the medical Professor Terry Smith technology industry sector. The Irish Medical Devices Association T: +353 91 492 022 (IMDA) states that the medical technology sector employs over E: [email protected] 25,000 people, with 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies maintaining a base in Ireland and a further 50% of the 300 medtech companies being indigenous. The sector is expected to 3 GOOD REASONS continue to grow, as stated in December 2014 by the director of the TO STUDY THIS COURSE IMDA Sinead Keogh: “IMDA’s latest survey shows that confidence 1. Flexible part-time online within the sector is improving steadily, with nearly half of companies programme for medtech regulatory more confident now than they were three months ago and nearly half affairs professionals.

planning to hire new staff.” Designed and delivered by regulatory affairs experts, Minimum Entry Requirements supported by industry RA Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 professionals. primary degree in a related subject area in science or engineering. Prior medical technology industry experience in regulatory affairs Supported by medical will be considered a distinct advantage in assessing applications. technologies industry representative organisations. Applications from candidates who hold a relevant degree at Level 7, with at least two years’ medical technology industry experience in 2. This course will equip you with regulatory affairs, will also be considered. the essential knowledge, skill set and competencies to function as FIND OUT MORE AT: a regulatory affairs professional in www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ the medical device industry and medical-technology-regulatory-affairs.html contribute to regulatory projects in a medical device company environment.

3. Participants can provide strategic, tactical and operational direction and support for working within regulations to expedite the development and delivery of safe and effective healthcare products to people around the world.

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NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate www.nuigalway.ie/apply 198 School of Natural Sciences PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: College of Science Higher Diploma

DURATION: 2 years, part-time— Medical Technology online distance learning Regulatory Affairs (HDip) NUMBER OF PLACES: 30 COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MTD1 NEW for 2019 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Your Course The Level 8 Higher Diploma in Medical Technology Regulatory WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway does not set a deadline for A˜airs and Quality programme has been specifically designed to receipt of applications (with some meet the growing requirements of medical technology companies exceptions). O˜ers will be issued in filling regulatory and quality assurance roles. The impetus for the on a continuous basis. Candidates development of this specialist programme emerged from industry are encouraged to apply as early needs and the content has been developed in conjunction with as possible. See page 272 for full regulatory experts from industry, and industry practitioners. The details of when and how to apply. proposed course will link the existing regulations to regulatory CLOSING DATE: 17 August 2019 requirements and how those requirements are executed across the medical device lifecycle, for example; how to develop technical CONTACT documentation for regulatory submissions (regulatory a˜airs Professor Terry Smith professionals), how to perform vigilance post-market surveillance T: +353 91 492 022 requirements (Vigilance Specialist), core quality management E: [email protected] standards and requirements (QA or Compliance Specialist) and testing requirements to demonstrate safety and e˜icacy of a medical ´ GOOD REASONS device (R&D Engineer). TO STUDY THIS COURSE Career Opportunities 1. Regulatory a˜airs and quality This programme has been specifically designed to meet the growing professionals at all career and experience levels are involved in requirements of medical technology companies in filling regulatory activities throughout the product and quality assurance roles. The impetus for the development of this lifecycle and in bridging the specialist programme emerged from industry needs and the content gap between regulatory-related has been developed in conjunction with a taskforce comprised functions and organisation and of regulatory experts from industry, industry practitioners and business activities. representatives from the regional skills for the west and north west. 2. This programme will equip The Irish Medtech Association (IMA) Skillnet asked senior MedTech graduates with essential industry executives to identify the current number of employees knowledge and skills to work in required to meet current skills demand, and to forecast the number a regulatory a˜airs and quality of employees required in medtech organisations up to 2020. The environment within the medical IMA report (2017) has estimated that 4,000 additional medical technology and pharmaceuticals industry sectors. technologies jobs will be added by 2020, with a 43% increase in sta˜ numbers in the regulatory a˜airs functions and 17% in quality roles. 3. Completing this course will open up a new opportunities Minimum Entry Requirements and career paths, in quality and/ or regulatory a˜airs, in both Irish- Graduates who have a Level 7 qualification in a relevant area of based and international Medical science, engineering or technology are eligible to apply for this Technologies and Pharmaceuticals programme. Applications from candidates who hold a Level 7 enterprises. primary degree in a non-technical subject, and who have at least five years’ medical technology industry experience in quality and / Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 or regulatory a˜airs will be considered. Candidate interviews may Thinking about applying? be used. International students, whose first language is not English, www.nuigalway.ie/apply will be required to prove their English competency (e.g., IELTS English language proficiency of 6.5 [with no band less than 6.0 in FIND OUT MORE AT:

each element of the test] or equivalent and will also need to provide GalwayNUI evidence of their oral communication skills at interview. In addition, www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ they will need to provide evidence of having relevant experience in taught-postgraduate-courses/ research (laboratory and/or computational desk-based research). medtech-regulatory-a¸airs- hdip.html 199 School of Medicine College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: (Interdisciplinary) MSc DURATION: 1 year, full-time Neuropharmacology NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1NP1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway Programme outcomes include: does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some • Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the principles and exceptions). Offers will be issued concepts of neuropharmacology; on a continuous basis. Candidates • Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the recent developments are encouraged to apply as early and applications in the field of neuropharmacology; as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. • Demonstrating a high skill level in a wide range of laboratory skills for neuropharmacological investigations; • Communicating experimental findings in neuropharmacology CONTACT effectively, using a variety of verbal, written and visual means; Dr Declan McKernan T: +353 91 493 826 • Designing, conducting, analysing and presenting original E: [email protected] laboratory‐based research. The programme is divided into three trimesters (each of 30 ECTS) in the following manner: 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Trimester 1 Neurophysiology: 5 ECTS 1. Graduates will be able to Central Neurotransmission: 5 ECTS demonstrate a detailed knowledge Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS of the principles and concepts of neuropharmacology and an Applied Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS in-depth knowledge of the recent Experimental Methods in Pharmacology: 10 ECTS developments and applications in Trimester 2 the field of neuropharmacology. Experimental Neuropharmacology: 15 ECTS 2. You will become highly Current Topics in Neuropharmacology: 10 ECTS proficient in a wide range Neuropharmacology and Therapeutics: 5 ECTS of laboratory skills for neuropharmacological Trimester 3 investigations. Neuropharmacology Research Project: 30 ECTS. 3. After completing the Career Opportunities programme, you will be adept at designing, conducting, analysing The majority of graduates of the programme have entered the and presenting your original workforce either in technical or research roles within hospitals, laboratory‐based research, and universities or companies, mostly in Ireland. In addition, approximately proficient at communicating one-third have embarked on PhD research following graduation. experimental findings in neuropharmacology effectively, Minimum Entry Requirements using a variety of verbal, written Successful students will normally hold at least a Second Class and visual means. Honours Level 8 degree from any of a range of undergraduate disciplines from chemistry to life science subjects to psychology. Thinking about applying? Students are also considered who have a Level 7 degree and three www.nuigalway.ie/apply years’ relevant work experience. IELTS score of 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in any one component).

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ neuropharmacology.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 200 School of Medicine College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: (interdisciplinary) MSc DURATION: 1 year, full-time Toxicology NUMBER OF PLACES: 10 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MST1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This programme is divided into three trimesters (each of 30 ECTS) does not set a deadline for in the following manner: Trimester One—Introduction to Toxicology receipt of applications (with some (5 ECTS); Applied Toxicology (5 ECTS); Fundamental Concepts exceptions). Offers will be issued in Pharmacology (5 ECTS); Applied Concepts in Pharmacology on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early (5 ECTS); Experimental Methods in Pharmacology (10 ECTS). as possible. See page 272 for full Trimester Two—Experimental Toxicology (15 ECTS); Current Topics details of when and how to apply. in Toxicology (10 ECTS); Advanced Toxicology (5 ECTS). Trimester Three—Toxicology Research Project (30 ECTS). CONTACT Career Opportunities Dr Howard Fearnhead Previous graduates of this programme have either found employment T: +353 91 5240 in toxicological testing and product quality testing within industry or E: [email protected] government agencies or in the field of regulatory toxicology within governmental and international regulatory bodies. Graduates have 3 GOOD REASONS also enrolled in PhD programmes and further academic studies in TO STUDY THIS COURSE related disciplines. 1. Placement opportunities: Minimum Entry Requirements There are a limited number of Successful students will normally hold at least a Second Class placements in regulatory agencies for the third trimester. Honours Level 8 degree, or equivalent international qualification, from any one of a range of undergraduate disciplines. Students are also 2. Graduates will develop a considered who have a Level 7 degree, or equivalent international high skill level in a wide range of qualification, and three years’ relevant postgraduate full-time work laboratory skills for toxicological experience. IELTS score of 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in any one investigations. component). 3. Graduates will be competent in communicating experimental FIND OUT MORE AT: findings in toxicology effectively, www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ using a variety of verbal, written toxicology.html and visual means, and in designing, conducting, analysing and presenting their original laboratory-based research.

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201 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: PDip Applied Microbiology DURATION: 9 months NUMBER OF PLACES: 10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1PGM1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

Your Course WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway This course will give you a thorough training in a range of practical does not set a deadline for analytical techniques and ancillary skills necessary for careers in receipt of applications (with some manufacturing and service industries. It particularly applies to the exceptions). Offers will be issued healthcare, food, biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors. on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early The microbiology aspect of the course concentrates on identifying as possible. See page 272 for full the industrial requirements in the microbiology sector and provides details of when and how to apply. training to meet these. Short, intensive courses advance participants’ training in Quality Management Standards (GMP, GLP, HACCP); Documentation Control; Processes Validation; Microbiology Skills; CONTACT Dr Cyril Carroll Environmental Monitoring; Cleanroom Technology; Parenterals T: +353 91 492 277 Products; QA and QC; Industrial Bioprocesses; Cell Culture; E: [email protected] Immunological Methodology; and DNA Methodology. In association with these is a laboratory-based Quality Management System, a Dr Gerard Fleming laboratory-based research project, reading assignments, tutorials and T: +353 91 493 562 E: [email protected] preparation of reports. The microbiological components of the course are complemented with short intensive courses in general vocational skills, such as business appreciation and management methods, accounting, marketing, effective communication and statistics. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. Core microbiological laboratory Over 95% of graduates are employed in a variety of leading sessions help learning and biotechnology, pharmaceutical healthcare and food-based industries, self-development through their including Abbott Ireland, Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland, Boston unique structure. Scientific Ireland, Elan Corporation, Fort Dodge Laboratories 2. These laboratory sessions are Ireland, Green Isle Foods and Medtronic AVE Ireland. Positions of structured into a microbiological employment include R&D Scientist, Quality Control (QC) Analyst, ‘start-up company’, with each Quality Assurance (QA), Microbiologist, Production Supervisor, class member contributing by way Food Analyst, Validation Scientist, Documentation Officer, Research of practical, real-life work skills. Assistant and Production Biochemist. 3. Each student also develops a Quality Management System in Minimum Entry Requirements these start-up company sessions. Candidates must hold an honours primary degree (NQAI Level 8 degree, or equivalent international qualification) in science or a related subject, with an appropriate background in biological Thinking about applying? sciences that includes microbiology up to and including third-year www.nuigalway.ie/apply level. Candidates with three years’ relevant and appropriate practical experience will also be considered. IELTS score of 6.5+ (with not less than 5.5 in any one component).

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ applied-microbiology.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 202 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc, full-time Biotechnology DURATION: 12 months (full-time) NUMBER OF PLACES: 8–10

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MT1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

The Course WHEN TO APPLY: The deadline The MSc Biotechnology programme aims to provide you with the for submission of applications is skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in 8 June 2019. Candidates should biotechnology. Through tutorials, lectures, assignments and a five- ensure that all documentation for their application is submitted month research project, the course focuses on the development before this date. and application of biological processes in research, commercial and industrial settings. The programme is suitable for applicants who have a primary degree in biological sciences and wish to develop a CONTACT career in a sector of high employment. Dr Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh T: +353 91 495 323 Core modules: E: [email protected] • MSc Biotechnology five-month research project; • Frontiers in Biotechnology: tutorials introducing transferable skills 3 GOOD REASONS and recent advances in biotechnology; TO STUDY THIS COURSE • Introduction to Business: concepts in marketing, management and 1. Choice of industrial or research accountancy including student development of a biotechnology focussed streams. business plan; Five-month laboratory project • Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: understanding the 2. providing the opportunity to dynamics and kinetics of drug interactions in the body; build research and development • Protein Technology: includes industrial scale-up of protein expertise while being a member of production, proteomics and glycobiology; a scientific research team. • Diagnostic Biotechnology: a comprehensive overview of 3. Winner of national immunological and molecular diagnostics. Postgraduate Science Course of the Year Award 2016 and 2017. Optional modules (choose three): Advanced and Applied Immunology; Advanced Industrial Processes; Applied Concepts in Pharmacology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Thinking about applying? Quality Management Systems. www.nuigalway.ie/apply

Career Opportunities A wide range of career options exist for graduates of this programme, FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/ such as employment in pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic services taught-postgraduate-courses/ and academic research. Furthermore, this programme is a springboard biotechnology.html to PhD research opportunities. Our recent graduates have found employment with Abbott, Allergan, ICON Clinical Research, Norbrook Laboratories and Pfizer. They are pursuing careers in manufacturing, quality assurance, product development and research, as well as in the broader sectors of sales, marketing and regulatory affairs. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours, Level 8 (or equivalent international qualification) primary degree in science or a related subject, with a strong background in biological sciences. For applicants whose native language is not English, an IELTS score of GalwayNUI at least 6.5 is required, with not less than 5.5 in any one component. Selection is based on academic record, previous relevant experience and a personal statement. Candidates may be invited for interview. 203 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 2 years (Note: Year 1 Agricultural, is spent at NUI Galway; the MSc is completed in Year 2 at a partner Climate Change & European institution). Transitions COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1ACC1 FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Transitioning to sustainable agriculture is a challenge affecting WHEN TO APPLY: Deadlines: people from every country and sector. The new MSc ACT appox. end-January and end-May. (Agricultural, Climate Change & Transitions) is a unique, multi- See master-act.eu. institution course taught over two years as a partnership between NUI Galway and five other outstanding partner universities. CONTACT The first year is taught in NUI Galway and covers training in the Professor Charles Spillane agricultural sector, climate change challenges, soil science and agri- and Dr Peter McKeown biotechnology. Site visits are made to Teagasc research facilities, and Plant and AgriBiosciences Research to innovative Irish farms. The second year is taught in Austria, Italy Centre (PABC), Ryan Institute or France and provides specialised instruction in agri-sustainability, T: +353 91 493 388 including an independent research project. Language training is also E: [email protected]/ included, making MSc ACT graduates highly employable. [email protected]

Career Opportunities 3 GOOD REASONS More productive and resilient agriculture will need better manage- TO STUDY THIS COURSE ment of natural resources, including land, water and soil. Graduates 1. Mobility: The MSc ACT is a will find work in institutions working towards food security goals and joint degree based on a robust mitigating negative effects of climate change. They will also be able and simple system of mobilities to pursue PhD studies, for example, the Plant and AgriBiosciences between EU partners. Structured PhD. Graduates will be empowered to carry out research 2. Selection of partner in agriculture-related activities in temperate, subtropical or tropical institutions: Students study for environments. The unique combination of field- and discipline- their first year (two semesters) related activities will also qualify you to carry out adviser- or policy- in NUI Galway, and for their related activities within agricultural development. second year in one of our partner organisations (a further two Minimum Entry Requirements semesters): BOKU Vienna, Austria Important Note: Applicants should follow the procedures described (in English); University of Catania, on master-act.eu before beginning their application. Italy (in English); or SupAgro Montpellier, France (in French). Requirements for entry are: 3. You will develop the following • Bachelor of Sciences or equivalent in agri-related sciences, or a BA graduate attributes: The capacity in Social Sciences with a particular experience in agriculture; to analyse agricultural and rural development issues; the ability • Excellent academic background (first class or 2.1 honours degree to support processes of technical required); and organisational change in • IELTS 6.5 (non-native speakers of English); rural areas; the means to critically assess sustainable development • A cover letter and letters from at least two referees. actions. FIND OUT MORE at: master-act.eu OR www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ agricultural-climate-change-transitions.html Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply YEAR 1 YEAR 2 at Partner University Future Employment NUI Galway (includes independent research project) Agricultural Development includes Manager; Environmental language University of Catania (English) Change Lobbyist; Climate training Sustainable intensification Change Advisor; Corporate Carbon Market and BOKU Vienna (English) Accounting Specialist; Agro-Meteorology Extension, Education and BOKU Vienna (English) Community Change; Policy

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Agro-Meteorology Analyst. 204 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc

DURATION: 2 years (blended Biodiversity and Land Use learning); 2–6 years (modular). Planning (Blended Learning NUMBER OF PLACES: 15 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MBL2, or Modular Basis) blended learning; 1MBU1, modular

FEES AND FUNDING: The Course Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276. This course provides you with the crucial skills and knowledge to manage biodiversity resources sustainably. The programme’s WHEN TO APPLY: NUI Galway objectives are: does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some • To integrate international perspectives and new research findings exceptions). Offers will be issued into a biodiversity and land-use approach; on a continuous basis. Candidates • To provide research-led opportunities that will help find solutions are encouraged to apply as early to conservation and planning conflicts; as possible. See page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. • To develop expertise within local authority and public/private sector staff to meet international biodiversity and conservation obligations. CONTACT This course is devoted to scientific and policy coursework delivered Dr Gesche Kindermann in a blended-learning format, comprising a mixture of face-to-face T: +353 91 493863 contact (approximately 12–15 hours per module) and private study E: [email protected] combined with online support. Students are expected to carry out projects, and prepare written reports and oral presentations on relevant subjects. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE Aimed at individuals employed in the conservation, planning and 1. The programme has been engineering sectors, this course has been re-developed to meet the jointly developed with Galway needs of working graduates wanting to upskill or change careers. County Council to meet identified Flexible learning opportunities are a key aim of this programme and training needs. students can now complete individual modules in a ‘select and pay- It is designed to enhance the as-you-go’ fashion. Credits for modules taken may be accumulated 2. skills of local authority and private over a period of up to six years. consultancy staff and to help to ensure compliance with the Career Opportunities Habitats Directive’s requirements. Our obligations to protect the environment under EU legislation mean that this course will play a pivotal role for those currently working in, 3. The programme assists in meeting such legal obligations or who wish to enter, the planning or engineering professions in local as Strategic Environmental government or as private consultants. Graduates of this course will Assessments, Environmental ensure that governments, local authorities and private consultancies Impact Assessments, and will help implement sustainable policies that contribute to economic Appropriate Assessments. recovery while managing limited biodiversity resources.

Minimum Entry Requirements Thinking about applying? The programme is open to individuals who have a Level 8 primary www.nuigalway.ie/apply degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Applicants who do not have an academic background but have relevant experience may Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 also apply.

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205 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Climate Change, Agriculture DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 20–25

and Food Security COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MCA1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

The Course WHEN TO APPLY: Offers will The world’s climate is rapidly changing due to global warming. This be issued on a continuous basis. poses major challenges for future agricultural systems to provide Candidates are encouraged to food and other bioresources for the nine billion people that will apply as early as possible. See occupy the planet by 2050. The inter-disciplinary MSc in Climate page 272 for details of when and Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) provides students how to apply. with the skills and tools for developing agricultural practices, policies and inventions to address the challenge that global warming poses for agriculture and food security worldwide. This programme is CONTACT aimed at students who want to combine scientific, engineering, Professor Charles Spillane technical, social and/or policy skills so that they are better equipped and Dr Peter McKeown to understand and make significant contributions regarding the Plant and AgriBiosciences Research adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts on global Centre (PABC), Ryan Institute agriculture and food security. T: +353 91 493 388 E: [email protected]/ The MSc CCAFS is run in partnership with the global CCAFS [email protected] programme and includes nine in-depth modules taught by leading researchers and experts; training in multidisciplinary research skills, science communication and career development; and a 30 ECTS 3 GOOD REASONS research project. The majority of MSc CCAFS students do their TO STUDY THIS COURSE projects with world-leading partner organisations in Africa, Asia, 1. Excellence in interdisciplinary Latin America and Europe including eight CGIAR Centers, the Food training: Awarded the GradIreland and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), World Food Program 2017 ‘Best New Postgraduate (WFP), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Course’ title. World Bank, NGOs, universities and companies. 2. Mobility opportunity: All studies complete a research project or Career Opportunities internship worth one third of the Graduates of this MSc are developing excellent careers in research, final grade; this research may be policy, enterprise, business, administration and other sustainable completed at the student’s place development activities across a wide range of public and private sector of work, within the international institutions internationally. Career mentoring, advice, strategy and CGIAR Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and facilitation is provided to all students on the MSc CCAFS to ensure that Food Security or in collaboration they rapidly enter employment in relevant institutions and activities, with other institutional partners. where they can build on their interests, experience and training. 3. Buoyant jobs market for Minimum Entry Requirements graduates: e.g., Previous NQAI Level 8 honours degree or equivalent to a minimum standard students now work in the United Nations Food and Agriculture of Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent in an appropriate Organisation (Rome), UNICEF discipline is normally required. (New York), FoodTure (Ireland), FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/ccafs OR CIAT (Colombia), climate-smart www.plantagbiosciences.org/msc-ccafs agriculture and aquaculture programmes (Malawi, Zambia), Thinking about applying? and PhD studies in agroforestry, www.nuigalway.ie/apply agro-meteorology and livestock emissions. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 206 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Structured Research Master’s AgriBiosciences DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 6

(Structured Master’s: Research) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MBS1, full-time; 1MBS2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The MSc (AgriBiosciences) combines both taught and research CLOSING DATE: NUI Galway elements and is designed for students who want to develop careers does not set a deadline for in the vibrant agriculture, agri-food and bio-economy sectors in receipt of applications (with some Ireland or internationally. The programme provides graduates with exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates a broad understanding of the agricultural sector in its scientific, are encouraged to apply as early economic and environmental context, on which key research skills as possible to secure a place and practical experiences are built. Students complete their research on the MSc (AgriBiosciences) project within research teams in the Plant and AgriBiosciences programme. See page 272 for Centre (PABC), the partner organisation Teagasc, or in a cutting-edge details of when and how to apply. agri-business. The research project is complemented by specialised training modules to equip each MSc graduate for a vibrant career in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The taught component consists CONTACT of 20 ECTS of discipline-specific modules which provide relevant, Professor Charles Spillane Dr Galina Brychkova hands-on training to graduates in agri-related topics. Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre (PABC), Ryan Institute Career Opportunities T: +353 91 494 158 Integral to the MSc programme is a seven-month research E: [email protected]/ placement in a world-leading research team in Teagasc, NUI Galway [email protected] or in a cutting-edge agri-business. The programme’s research placements offer students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to work within a research or industry setting of their choice, 3 GOOD REASONS deliver a research project and formulate an associated thesis TO STUDY THIS COURSE while simultaneously availing of excellent follow-on employment 1. Specifically tailored to transition opportunities in industry and research. The programme endeavours you to a career in the vibrant and wherever possible to facilitate paid research internships for the MSc exciting agriculture and agri-food (AgriBiosciences) programme students. sector in Ireland or internationally.

2. The MSc (AgriBiosciences) has Minimum Entry Requirements been developed in partnership NQAI Level 8 honours degree or equivalent to a minimum standard with Ireland’s national agri- of Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent in an appropriate research body Teagasc and discipline is required. provides the opportunity to gain research experience with Teagasc FIND OUT MORE AT: or other world-leading national/ www.nuigalway.ie/science/structured-phd/ international agriculture or agri- agribiosciencesstructuredmscfull-timepart-time/ food employers.

3. The programme provides hands-on training in understanding the agrifood sector, sustainability challenges, agribusiness and agrifood markets, and in Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 developing career strategy skills.

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207 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Sustainable Resource DURATION: 1 year, full-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

Management: Policy and COURSE INSTANCE(S): N/A. Apply online at Practice www.graduateschool.ul.ie. Follow the links for postgraduate study, Faculty of Science and The Course Engineering. Semester 1 comprises four modules taught in NUI Galway: FEES AND FUNDING: Ecosystem Assessment (10 ECTS); Biodiversity and Conservation Fees information and funding (5 ECTS); Environment and Human Health (5 ECTS); and opportunities: pages 274 and 276. Environmental Problems and Solutions (10 ECTS). Semester 2 CLOSING DATE: See course comprises four modules taught in UL: Material and Energy Flows website. (9 ECTS); Urban Form and Transport (9 ECTS); Urban Household Sustainability (6 ECTS); and Sustainable Lifecycle Engineering (6 ECTS). Semester 3: research project worth 30 ECTS, based either at CONTACT UL or NUI Galway. Dr Caitriona Carlin T: +353 91 493 863 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] Opportunities exist within the green economy as governments, NGOs and corporations must work to meet environmental targets set under international obligations. Graduates work in the following 3 GOOD REASONS areas: industry-based environmental management, environmental TO STUDY THIS COURSE analysis, environmental consultancy, agri-environmental advice, waste 1. This novel course is a management policy, environmental quality control, consultancy-based multidisciplinary approach to climate change research, or as researchers, or for non-governmental environmental sustainability conservation organisations and local authorities. devised by NUI Galway and the University of Limerick. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. The course is structured around At least a Second Class Honours primary degree (NQAI Level 8) research that is strongly linked in an appropriate discipline, or a professional or other equivalent to decision-makers in industry qualification recognised by both the University of Limerick and and government organisations. In NUI Galway. Appropriate disciplines include environmental sciences; undertaking the course, students engineering or geography; biological sciences; ecology and earth will develop the necessary skills to sciences. Mature students with relevant experience are most identify and evaluate solutions for welcome to apply. Applicants may be required to attend for interview. real-world problems.

FIND OUT MORE AT: 3. The course meets the needs www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ of those graduates with continued sustainable-resource-management.html interest in a sustainability-based, taught MSc and responds to market demands for graduates BioBlitz on-campus event with more applied knowledge Photo: Oisin Duffy of the environmental sector. The course aims to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience required to pursue successful careers in managing environmental resources sustainably.

Thinking about applying? graduateschool.ul.ie NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 208 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc Environmental Leadership DURATION: 12 months NUMBER OF PLACES: 15

COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1EVL1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

The Course CLOSING DATE: The MSc in Environmental Leadership will equip you with an Please refer to the course website. advanced level of knowledge and problem-solving, management and communication skills in key areas relevant to the environment, CONTACT marine and energy sectors. It will provide you with a capacity and Dr Gesche Kindermann capability for environmental leadership relevant to your career T: +353 91 493863 trajectory. The course has a focus on cross-sector skills and E: [email protected] competences that can be transferred from one topic/occupational Dr Caitriona Carlin area to another, so enabling national and international occupational E: +353 91 493863 mobility for its graduates. T: [email protected],

Career Opportunities The MSc in Environmental Leadership provides training in 3 GOOD REASONS governance, management and communication relevant to the TO STUDY THIS COURSE environmental, marine and energy sectors, and will provide you 1. This MSc has a focus on with the competences to obtain employment in research, policy cross-sector skills relevant to development or management. The course will produce well-rounded, environment, marine and energy motivated, mobile and dynamic problem-solvers and leaders who sectors. can work in any area related to the environment, marine and energy 2. The programme is taught by sectors. experts across a vast range of disciplines at NUI Galway. The subject knowledge, transferable skills and thesis elements of the course are designed to provide you with the opportunity to carry out 3. The course will provide you further research, work in the public or private sector, or create your with the capacity and transferable own employment. skills to seek employment in research, policy development or Minimum Entry Requirements management. The programme is open to individuals who have a Level 8 primary degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Applicants who do Thinking about applying? not have an academic background but have relevant experience may www.nuigalway.ie/apply be required to attend an interview.

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209 School of Physics College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: HDip, MSc

DURATION: 1 year, full-time; Occupational and 2 years, part-time. Environmental Health & NUMBER OF PLACES: MSc—15; HDip—5.

Safety COURSE INSTANCE(S): MSc, 1OEH1, full-time; 1OEH2, part-time; HDip, 1OES1, full-time; 1OES2, The Course part-time. This programme’s objective is to provide you with a high-quality FEES AND FUNDING: qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Environmental Health Fees information and funding and Safety (EHS), enabling you to take on managerial responsibilities opportunities: pages 274 and 276. within industry or to work with a regulatory agency or consultancy. WHEN TO APPLY: Offers will Students will study Environmental Health and Safety topics such as be issued on a continuous basis. Environmental Health and Safety Law; Environmental Health and Candidates are encouraged to Safety Management; Auditing; Waste Management; Occupational apply as early as possible. See Hygiene; Exposure Science; Environmental Monitoring; Occupational page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. Health and Well-being; Environmental Health; Ergonomics and Environmental Technologies. Students will be introduced to relevant domain experts through seminars, a team-based project and CONTACT workplace visits. Dr Marie Coggins T: +353 91 495 056 Career Opportunities E: [email protected] There is continuous demand for EHS graduates nationally and internationally. The employment record for our graduates is excellent. Graduates are employed as EHS professionals and managers, 3 GOOD REASONS occupational hygienists, ergonomists, health and safety engineers, TO STUDY THIS COURSE and consultants and advisors across a range of sectors including 1. The programme is pharmachem, medical device and healthcare, as well as in statutory recognised as a Nursing bodies, local authorities and consulting firms nationally and and Midwifery Board of internationally. Ireland approved Category 2 programme.

Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Flexibility: the minor HDip: The minimum entry requirement is a BSc (general) degree research thesis may be or the possession of a primary degree or equivalent qualification completed at the student’s place acceptable to the College of Science for the purpose of this diploma of work or in collaboration with (e.g. RGN). Final selection may be made on the basis of an interview. NUI Galway based researchers. Following successful completion of the HDip, students may apply to 3. This programme has a 90% complete the MSc by completing the minor thesis element. graduate employability rate. MSc: The minimum entry requirement is an honours BSc degree, or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the College of Science. Students without an adequate academic Thinking about applying? background but with relevant work experience may be required www.nuigalway.ie/apply to attend for interview. As both programmes are recognised as Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Category 2 approved courses, nurses applying to undertake either programme must have active registration in a division maintained by NMBI.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ occupational-environmental-health-safety.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 210 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (top-up) Occupational Health and DURATION: 1 year, part-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 6

Safety (Top-Up) COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MOH3

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 274 and 276.

The Course WHEN TO APPLY: Offers will This one-year programme has been designed exclusively for be issued on a continuous basis. graduates of the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Candidates are encouraged to or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene who have relevant apply as early as possible. See work experience in occupational health and safety. Graduates are page 272 for full details of when and how to apply. provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme. CONTACT Dr Marie Coggins Career Opportunities T: +353 91 495 056 Graduates are qualified to apply for a range of roles including E: [email protected] occupational health manager, occupational health and safety professional, environmental health and safety professional/manager and occupational health nurse. 3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Minimum Entry Requirements 1. Flexibility, part-time structure: Applicants must have successfully completed the Higher Diploma in students are required to complete Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and a 30-credit module, which is Hygiene and have relevant work experience. delivered on campus over five days in Semester 1 and 2. Students FIND OUT MORE AT: must complete a research thesis www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ over the summer period. occupational-health-safety.html 2. There may be an opportunity to complete the thesis on a topic of relevance to your employer.

3. Occupational Health and Safety has become a prominent component of business and society and continues to be a growth area for employment.

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211 School of Chemistry College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Structured Research Master’s Chemistry Research DURATION: 1 year NUMBER OF PLACES: 20

(Structured Master’s: Research) COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MCB1, full-time; 1MCB2, part-time

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The new Master of Science in Chemistry Research is a one-year CLOSING DATE: N/A research programme, designed to provide internationally recognised training in chemistry for graduates to the highest level of professional CONTACT and scientific standards. The aim of the MSc is to produce high- Dr Andrea Erxleben calibre graduates who can independently tackle problems in T: +353 91 492 483 chemistry and closely related areas. It also aims to develop E: [email protected] employment-ready professionals who intend to gain employment in this field or entering a PhD. The course has taught modules (30 ECTS credits) and a research module (60 ECTS credits). Applicants ´ GOOD REASONS will be taught by NUI Galway’s academics, who are experts in this TO STUDY THIS COURSE field; qualified scientists from industry will also be providing lectures. 1. Taught modules during the first three months of the programme Career Opportunities followed by an eight-month Graduates will develop professionally relevant skills to successfully research project with the option open up new career opportunities in either industry or academia. to carry out the research project In this regard, the School of Chemistry is proud of the employment in industry. record of its postgraduates. Among the recent PhD and MSc 2. Training relevant to postgraduates, 45% took up employment in industry (mainly employment in the pharmaceutical in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors), 31% have and medical devices sectors. entered a PhD or postdoctoral research programme and 14% are currently employed in the public sector (e.g., teaching, government 3. Training in a location that is a major hub for the medical devices laboratories, research facilities). sector. Minimum Entry Requirements First Class or 2.1 Honours degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Thinking about applying? Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry or www.nuigalway.ie/apply Analytical Chemistry at Level 8; Students with a 2.2 Honours degree may be admitted after interview. Graduates with BSc honours degrees from other cognate areas may be admitted based on the amount of chemistry taken through their primary BSc programme.

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/science/school-of-chemistry/ postgraduate-courses/msc NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 212 School of Natural Sciences College of Science PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: Structured Research Master’s Cancer Research DURATION: 1 year, 3 semesters NUMBER OF PLACES: 15, (Structured Master’s: Research) maximum COURSE INSTANCE¥S¦: 1MCN1

FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding The Course opportunities: pages 274 and 276. The MSc in Cancer Research is a Structured Research Master’s course, meaning that approximately one third of the course is taught material and two thirds is laboratory research. The taught CONTACT modules are taught by experts in each topic from di˜erent academic Dr Eva Szegezdi, Programme Director disciplines and structured in a way that ensures that our students E: [email protected] receive a comprehensive and overarching knowledge in cancer Dr Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh, biology. The laboratory research will encompass two full semesters. Programme Co-ordinator After an induction phase, our students work on one research project T: + 353 91 495 323 from January to September. This research experience teaches a E: [email protected] broad range of research skills, state-of-the-art technologies in cancer research, and provides experience in experimental design, data interpretation, and data presentation. ´ GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE

Career Opportunities 1. The MSc in Cancer Research The MSc in Cancer Research provides the knowledge and skills to programme provides hands-on go on to study for a PhD and pursue an academic career, to take on training in laboratory research for specialist registrar training in medical and academic environments, graduates who wish to specialise or follow a career in the pharmacological and/or biotechnology in the field of cancer research. industries. Our graduates are sought after by academic research 2. The programme provides both groups looking for PhD students, as well as pharmaceutical and a broad and in-depth theoretical biomedical companies. Most of our graduates secure jobs within six foundation in cancer biology, month of graduation. combined with extensive research laboratory skills and practical Minimum Entry Requirements experience. Graduates who have a Level 8, honours BSc degree (First class 3. The knowledge and skills or second class honours, H1, H2.1, H2.2) in a relevant biological, gained enable graduates to pursue biochemical or biomedical science field (e.g., pharmacology, careers as research scientists in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics) will be eligible academia, in the medical field to apply for this programme. Medical graduates with honours grade or in the biotechnology and will also be eligible to apply for the programme. Where an applicant pharmaceutical sector. has a lower than honours grade BSc degree qualification (i.e., a Level 7 BSc), but at least three years’ relevant work experience (e.g., molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry laboratory technician, Thinking about applying? biotechnology industry research laboratory sta˜, etc.), a special www.nuigalway.ie/apply case for admission will be considered. International students, whose first language is not English will be required to prove their English competency through their school leaving or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test, as outlined in the NUI Galway entry Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 requirement documentation.

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213 214 NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 programmes. Education andProfessionalDevelopment offers awiderangeofFlexibleAccess,Adult Centre forLifelongLearning.Thecollegealso School ofNursingandMidwiferythe departments ofHomeEconomics,Education, postgraduate levelsacrosstheacademic are offeredatbothundergraduateand history inIrishhighereducation.Programmes St Angela’shasalonganddistinguished College, Sligo St Angela’s Programmes

The following part-time postgraduate programmes are o¸ered:

• Applied Health and Wellness Coaching (PDip, • Nursing: Community Mental Health (PDip) PgCert) • Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Mediation and Conflict Management • Professional Studies in Special Educational (MA, PgCert) Needs (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Mediation and Conflict Resolution • Religious Education (MA, PDip, PgCert) (MA, PgCert) • Special Education (PDip), DES-funded • Education and the Law (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Special Education (MA) • Home Economics (Education) (MEd) • Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum • Food Innovation (MSc) Disorders) (PDip), DES-part-funded • Health Sciences (Professional Studies/ • Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Nursing Studies or Healthcare Quality Disorders) (MA) Studies) (PDip) • Specific Learning Difficulties • Health Sciences (Specialist Nursing) (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Health Sciences (International) Healthcare • Historical and Heritage Studies of the North Management) (MA) West (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Leadership and Management for the • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Community and Public Sector (TEFL) (PgCert) (MA, PDip, PgCert) • Leadership and Management in Education (MA, PDip, PgCert)

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215 Research Studies NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 216 Our researchers are shaping the future. Be inspired; be part of it.

NUI Galway is committed to world-class research and creating new knowledge in key areas across science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences and the humanities.

Our strategic focus is on five key priority areas:

• Biomedical Science and Engineering • Informatics, Data Analytics, and Physical and Computational Science • Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy • Environment, Marine and Energy • Humanities in Context

There are thousands of great minds at the university who are helping to shape the future through research and discovery. The following sections provide you with some information on the scale and size of research that is currently underway at NUI Galway. As a postgraduate student, you could become part of this research. You could help advance sustainable sources of energy, improve human health through new treatments for diabetes and cancer, change public policies to improve human welfare, or promote the creative industries through research on our culture, language and heritage. The scope of our research here at NUI Galway is far reaching. You can join us and help us shape the future for the better.

NUI Galway has a growing international profile for its research in five key areas. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI Research matters—join us in changing the world. 217 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate ii Biomedical Science and Engineering

Improving human health

NUI Galway is recognised globally as a leading centre for biomedical research and enterprise. Through a spirit of discovery and delivery, NUI Galway seeks to advance the boundaries of biomedical research and contribute to the international scientific community’s quest for knowledge. Our researchers focus on some of today’s most significant global medical challenges, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Our important research develops new technologies and therapies for patients. This mission has been greatly enhanced by a recent move to a brand new, state-of-the- art bioscience research building adjoining the campus in Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Dangan. The medical device industry in Ireland is a thriving sector, with Galway at its hub: Galway is one of five global hubs in a medtech market worth €95 billion in the EU. NUI GalwayNUI

iii Biomedical Sciences building

National Centre for Biomedical manage this disease. Post-graduate students will Engineering Science have the opportunity to work with clinical sta˜ and NUI Galway is Ireland’s leading university for industry collaborators on cutting-edge translational Biomedical Science and Engineering, and home research projects that have the potential to impact to the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering the treatment of blood cancer patients. Science (NCBES). Biomedical Science and The Breast Cancer Research Institute (formerly Engineering transforms biomedical sciences NBCRI) is Ireland’s leading breast cancer research research, such as basic and translational research, institute. In collaboration with universities and into clinical applications. It brings scientists and hospitals across the globe, the breast cancer engineers together with clinicians, who develop research team at the Lambe Institute for innovative solutions to meet current medical Translational Research at NUI Galway focuses challenges. Our multidisciplinary researchers focus on such areas as personalised medicine, breast on impactful research, ensuring their research regeneration, and innovative diagnostics and advances biomedical knowledge and develops therapeutics. therapeutic treatments. The Prostate Cancer Institute (PCI) focuses on Research Areas the development of better tests and therapies for patients with prostate cancer and has a close Cancer Biology, Diagnostics and Therapeutics association with the extensive clinical services The Apoptosis Research Centre (ARC) has a first- already o˜ered to these patients at Galway class research programme incorporating expertise University Hospital and other regional hospitals. in computational chemistry, drug design and personalized medicine, to develop new therapies for the treatment of cancer and neurodegeneration. Chromosome Biology We o˜er top-quality training in specialized research The Centre for Chromosome Biology techniques and mentoring from leaders in the field is an integrated centre of excellence that of cell death. We have secured major EU funding addresses all aspects of chromosome and have developed strong links with industry. function including gene expression, Post-graduate students at ARC will gain experience chromosome replication, repair and working as part of an international, dynamic team transmission. This research is directed at and will have the opportunity to travel abroad understanding the fundamental biology for work placements with our industry/academic of chromosomes as well as disease states partners. such as cancer and genetic diseases. This Blood Cancer Network Ireland (BCNI) is a highly international research environment is national collaborative network of clinicians, fostered by a newly established partnership scientists, and population health experts led by and PhD programme with IFOM, Milan, one researchers at NUI Galway. It aims to provide of the leading cancer research institutes in blood cancer patients with access to novel, Europe. potentially life-saving treatments by carrying out Students and postdoctoral researchers early stage clinical trials. BCNI is also building are trained using the latest techniques in up a blood cancer biobank and a detailed blood genomics, genome editing, proteomics and cancer registry to improve our understanding of advanced microscopy. blood cancers and uncover new ways to treat and NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 220 state-of-the-art clinical care.

GlycoDiagnostics and GlycoTherapeutics Immunodiagnostics and Therapeutics This interdisciplinary theme focuses on the This interdisciplinary theme focuses on the translation of basic research in the fields of translation of basic research within the fields of microbial infections, immunity and chronic diseases microbial infection, immunity and inflammation (such as cancer and inflammation) to develop to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. interventions for infectious and immune- Researchers work with clinical practitioners based mediated diseases. Researchers work with clinical in University Hospital Galway and the Clinical practitioners based in University Hospital Galway Research Facility. and the Clinical Research Facility.

The Glycoscience Research Group is exploring Infectious Diseases the role of gut glycosylation in host–microbe Infectious diseases remain the major cause of interactions. This globally unique group explores death worldwide. Improved diagnostics, advances the roles played by complex sugars in host– in understanding microbial virulence mechanisms bacterial interactions to aid in the discovery of and the immunological basis of a range of human novel diagnostics and therapeutics. The group is diseases underpin e˜orts to devise new therapeutic also exploring the science behind the biological approaches. Infection and immunology research at activities of polysaccharides, from microbes to NUI Galway is focused on scientific, clinical marine organisms and mammals, with a focus on and social issues related to infectious diseases human health improvement. and immunology.

Health and Independent Living Our researchers aim to contribute to the This theme incorporates practice-based development of new diagnostic and treatment collaborative research with primary care and approaches for the diagnosis and management population health research, and has a strong focus of infectious diseases, immune responses to on chronic disease management. This research infection, and general immune system dysfunction informs health care and health services. regeneration of the nervous system. This research informs the development of state-of-the-art clinical The Centre for Clinical Health Services Research care for a large number of infectious diseases. and Development is involved in multidisciplinary clinical health services research, with the aim of influencing and informing clinical practice and health care provision. The Galway Diabetes Research Centre brings together clinicians and researchers who are developing new diabetes therapies and management strategies to provide Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

221 Medical Devices and Connected Health of healthy/injured/diseased musculoskeletal and Ireland has the leading cluster of medtech cardiovascular tissue and cells and fundamental industries (including life sciences and medical explorations of the multi-scale mechanics of fluid devices) and employs 25,000 people in this sector. flow in the body and in medical devices, focusing 80% of all stents made outside North America on blood flow and biomolecule (drug, gene) elution are made in Ireland, with Galway being a global and transport. BioMEC develops novel approaches medtech industry hub. Our medical devices to understanding the interaction between the research involves joint collaborative projects that human biological system and biomedical implants focus on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal and devices, leading to the development of devices and neural bioelectronics research. The enhanced analysis and design methodologies for objective of our connected health research is to implants and devices. move health care from the hospital and clinic into the day-to-day lives of patients, using mobile CÚRAM—The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) technology, computers, networked devices and Centre for Research in Medical Devices is a remote monitoring tools. national research centre advancing research and development in the medical device sector. Research centres at NUI Galway in this area include: Supported by SFI and industry partners, CÚRAM integrates world-class academic, industry and Bioelectronics is a significant research cluster clinical partners to address unmet clinical needs. involving biometrics and cardiovascular As a postgraduate student at CÚRAM you will have electronics. The cluster focuses on engineering the opportunity to work with high-calibre experts research for cancer, rehabilitation, sports and in the medical device field, as well as having exercise, and neural systems. access to a top-quality education and professional The Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC) development programme. investigates engineering mechanics and biology Regenerative, Modular and Developmental in the cardiovascular, pulmonary and orthopaedic Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL) aspires to areas, and also researches cardiovascular medical achieve the highest level of regenerative biomimicry device analysis and design. BioMEC is involved by recapitulating nature’s elegant and meticulous in active multidisciplinary collaborations across developmental and modular processes. REMODEL the university, and with industrial and academic operates at the forefront of scientific research institutions nationally and internationally. The team has an extensive track record in securing and technological innovation to generate new research funds nationally and internationally as knowledge, technologies, tools and discoveries well as training and developing graduates for that will improve human lives. Current programmes future leadership in the life sciences sector. The include development of biomimetic, biofunctional BioMEC research involves in-vitro experimental biomaterials; advanced therapy medicinal and computational research into the mechanics, products; modular organogenesis; and in vitro

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate mechanobiology and cellular mechanotransduction pathophysiology models. 222 Neurosciences The neurosciences theme incorporates research on behavioural and whole systems neuroscience. It comprises three subgroups:

Applied Clinical Neurosciences brings together clinical and basic scientists to encourage collaborative interdisciplinary research.

The Integrative Neurosciences subgroup is a focus for behavioural and whole systems neuroscience. For instance, the Centre for Pain Research (CPR), a centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research, aims to advance the scientific understanding of pain, from its pre-clinical to its psychological and neuropsychological aspects, to its treatment and management. World-leading facilities

Regenerative Neurobiology focuses Investment in the very best facilities keeps on understanding neurodegeneration, our research at the cutting edge. neuroprotection and regeneration of the Facilities include: nervous system. This research is relevant to disease states, including spinal cord • An 8,000-square-metre Biomedical Science injury, anxiety and schizophrenia, as well Building that brings researchers from as neurodegenerative disorders such as cognate disciplines together in exciting new Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. collaborations in purpose-built research laboratories; Regenerative Medicine Research at the Regenerative Medicine • A Translational Research Facility on the Institute (REMEDI) focuses on using stem site of University Hospital Galway, which cell and regenerative medicine technologies translates our research into enhanced to treat human disease. Recognised as treatments for patients; Ireland’s leading stem cell research centre, REMEDI’s mission is to conduct basic • The world-class teaching and research research into stem cell biology and to Alice Perry Engineering Building is a translate and commercialise the results 14,250-square-metre building supporting an as regenerative therapeutics. REMEDI is a emerging generation of engineers, engaged collaboration between scientists, engineers, in a new wave of biomedical technologies, clinicians and industry. REMEDI currently embracing innovation and entrepreneurship; has focused research programmes in areas such as immunology, gene therapy, • The new 8,000-square-metre Human induced pluripotent stem cells and cell Biology Building, opened 2017 will provide manufacturing, and the main translational postgraduate researchers with the targets at the centre are vascular disease, opportunity to conduct their research in a osteoarthritis and acute lung injury. To purpose-built space consisting of dedicated fulfil its translational mission, REMEDI laboratories and associated core facilities. manages and operates the Centre for Such research will be led by academics Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI), a drawn from the disciplines of Anatomy, facility licensed by the Health Products Pharmacology and Physiology; Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Regulatory Authority to manufacture stem cells for human applications. It is the only • CCMI, the only facility in Ireland for the such facility in Ireland. The CCMI currently manufacture of human-use stem cells; manufactures cell therapy products for • A clinical research facility to translate

three clinical trials being performed in GalwayNUI Galway, led by REMEDI scientists and research from the laboratory bench to focusing on osteoarthritis, critical limb the patient’s bedside. ischaemia and diabetic kidney disease. 223 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 224 Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and Computational Sciences

Harnessing technology

NUI Galway’s research in this area leads to new technologies and contributes to the knowledge-based economy in Ireland and globally. The major research clusters include Data Analytics and Future Networks, Applied Photonics and Medical Physics, Astronomy and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Bioinformatics and Biostatistics. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

225 Data Analytics and Future High Performance Computing Networks: Big Data Technical Computing and Data Analytics cannot Digital connectivity is greatly changing the world function alone. High Performance Computing as we know it. Data comes from everywhere: (HPC) merges computing power and numerical sensors used to gather climate information, posts techniques to deliver much higher capacity and to social media sites, digital pictures and videos, performance than a normal desktop computer online purchases, and cell phone GPS signals all could in order to solve large problems in science, contribute to the mass of new data created every engineering and business. The Irish Centre day. Our vision is to create a healthier, safer, more for High-End Computing (ICHEC), Ireland’s productive world by empowering a data-driven national high performance computing centre, is society to enable better decisions to be made hosted by NUI Galway. A diverse team of highly by individuals, communities, businesses and skilled system administrators and computational governments. scientists engage with researchers, industry and the public sector to provide HPC expertise, The Insight Centre for Data Analytics, a joint resources, support and training. ICHEC is active in initiative between researchers at NUI Galway, European and global collaborations, expanding the University College Cork, Dublin City University, and reach and portfolio of its activities. The demand University College Dublin, brings together more and scope for technical and parallel computing than 400 researchers and leading Irish academics specialists have grown dramatically in recent years from these institutions, along more than 40 industry and this field is now a burgeoning part of Ireland’s partners, to position Ireland at the heart of global economic story. data analytics research. www.ichec.ie NUI Galway’s Data Science Institute (DSI), through its involvement in the Insight Centre for Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory Data Analytics, is the driving force in this area. The Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory (NBL) is a multi-disciplinary research group that focuses Key research areas are semantic web and linked on developing advanced analytical solutions for data, sensor networks, stream reasoning, web industry and academia. Our fundamental research science, social network analysis, natural language is focussed on the use of light for the analysis of processing, bioinformatics, sustainable IT and molecules and materials. Our applied research eGovernment. At NUI Galway, this research work then aims to translate these analytical theme focuses on the development of tools methods into industrial use. PhD graduate and smart systems to turn data into information students in the NBL with either chemistry or and knowledge that can be used for economic, physics backgrounds undertake a wide variety environmental and social benefits. of fundamental research in spectroscopy,

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate www.insight-centre.org/nuig 226 chemometrics/data analysis, instrumentation, and Stokes Applied Maths Cluster analytical science. Our postdoctoral researchers The ambition of the Stokes Cluster is to foster as also work very closely with industry, in particular much interdisciplinary research as possible across the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector, the NUI Galway campus and beyond. Because developing novel and robust analytical methods. mathematics underpins so many fields of research The NBL is one of the largest and best equipped in the natural, engineering and social sciences, its analytical instrumentation facilities in Ireland, applications have a wide-reaching appeal. The Stokes with the capability for advanced molecular and Cluster comprises a broad spectrum of advanced elemental characterisation or materials. mathematical, theoretical and numerical skills that can www.nuigalway.ie/nanoscale be applied to the modeling of computational, physical and biological phenomena, and to the in-depth study of the mathematical equations that underpin the behaviour of physical systems.

Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Research Cluster Researchers in bioinformatics analyse the genomes of pathogens responsible for infectious diseases and study human genomic data to gain insights into genetic disorders and complex phenotypes. Biostatisticians within the cluster help to discover novel cancer biomarkers and model Applied Photonics & Medical Physics patient treatment outcomes in clinical trials. Both groups draw on and contribute to the development The National Centre for Laser Applications of powerful new statistical techniques and (NCLA) was established as a centre of excellence computational tools to gain fresh biomedical in laser technology. Our researchers work with insights of fundamental scientific interest or with industry through consultancy, laboratory-based the potential for clinical application. Through feasibility trials, full research and development extensive collaborations, the cluster also supports services, technology transfer, prototyping, laser biomedical research in the HRB Clinical Research safety audits and tailored training courses in laser Facility, across campus and further afield. technology, applications and safety. PhD graduate students undertake research in the fundamentals Astronomy of laser material interactions. The NCLA Laser The Centre for Astronomy brings together laboratory leads the implementation of the research and teaching in astronomy, astronomical Structured MSc by Research in Key Enabling instrumentation and computational astrophysics. Technologies. Our research topics include Applied Imaging, www.nuigalway.ie/ncla Clusters and Exoplanets, Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Mathematics High Speed Stokes Polarimetry, Pulsars, Star Formation and Astrochemistry, Ultra-Cool De Brún Centre for Mathematics Stars and Virtual Observatories. The centre is The mathematics cluster supports mathematical also committed to the public understanding of research in the areas of Algebra, Discrete astronomy and science, and regularly holds public Mathematics, Analysis, Numerical Analysis, lectures. astro.nuigalway.ie Geometry, Topology, and Mathematics Education. Research in these areas of pure mathematics and mathematics education underpins the thematic

research priorities at NUI Galway: Informatics, Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Physical and Computational Sciences, and Biomedical Science and Engineering.

The main goal of the de Brún Centre for

Mathematics is to provide a high quality GalwayNUI environment for internationally recognised research excellence in mathematics at NUI Galway.

227 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 228 Environment, Marine and Energy

Sustaining our planet

Transformational changes are necessary in the decades ahead for human society to steer itself towards development pathways that are more sustainable than at present. As human population heads towards 9 billion people by 2050, resource demands are increasing, placing major stresses on our planet. There is a pressing need for multi-disciplinary research and innovations that can deliver sustainable development impacts and outcomes. Such innovations are necessary to change the current trajectory of environmental change so that we can stay within a “safe operating space for humanity”. Human activities should not cross critical planetary boundaries that will compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Ryan Institute’s researchers are delivering the research and innovations that are necessary to address key sustainability challenges in areas such as climate change, energy, marine, agriculture, health, urban habitats and environment. If you are interested in making your contribution to sustainable development, then the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway is where you need to be. Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

229 The Ryan Institute The Ryan Institute is home to 89 research groups The Ryan Institute is NUI Galway’s multi-disciplinary each led by an academic sta˜ Principal Investigator. hub for research and innovation supporting Each research group is typically composed of sustainable development, from local to global scales. post-doctoral researchers, research assistants and Advancing sustainability and innovation is central to postgraduate (PhD, masters) research students. the research activities of the Ryan Institute’s Research The Ryan Institute research groups are involved in Centres/Clusters and Research Groups. The Ryan a wide variety of interdisciplinary research projects Institute is engaged in research and partnerships and collaborate extensively with national and that contribute to the majority of the 17 Sustainable international partners. Development Goals (SDGs), which need to be The Ryan Institute’s 89 Research Groups span all achieved both nationally and internationally between five colleges and are located in multiple locations now and 2030. across the NUI Galway campus, including the Martin Ryan Building, the Orbsen Building, Áras To achieve its mission, the Ryan Institute focuses on de Brún, the Engineering Building, the Science four thematic research areas consisting of: (1) Marine Concourse and Áras Moyola, among others. The and Coastal, (2) Energy and Climate Change, Ryan Institute’s core administraive and technical (3) Agriculture and BioEconomy, and (4) Environment sta˜ are located in the Martin Ryan Building and and Health. The Ryan Institute is comprised of 12 the Orbsen Building. Research Centres/Clusters spanning these four thematic research areas. The Ryan Institute has a number of The Ryan Institute is NUI Galway’s largest research dedicated core research facilities that it institute comprised of 89 Research Groups and 12 supports, including: (1) GeoSpatial Analytics Research Centres/Clusters that are responsible for Facility; (2) Chemical Monitoring Facility; over 500 funded research projects comprising about (3) Carna Aquaculture Research Station; 20% of the overall research income of NUI Galway. (4) Carron and Finnavara Ecological Field Stations; and (5) Mace Head Climate Facility. The Ryan Institute is a powerhouse for the inter- disciplinary research and innovation that is necessary to address the many sustainable development As a postgraduate research student, you can challenges facing society today, from both national conduct research within the Ryan Institute research to global scales. The Ryan Institute is a cross-cutting groups and research centres/clusters to shape research institute of NUI Galway with research groups the future and make an impact on sustainable drawn from all colleges across NUI Galway, with development in each of the Ryan Institute’s four internationally renowned expertise spanning science, thematic research areas.

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate engineering, socio-economics and health. 230 Marine and Coastal Energy and Climate Change Oceans, seas and coastal areas form an integrated Energy is an essential factor for future sustainable and essential component of the Earth’s ecosystem development and improving livelihoods of people and are critical to sustainable development. They in all countries. Nevertheless, it is estimated that in cover more than two-thirds of the earth’s surface 2015 about 2.8 billion people still have no access and contain 97% of the planet’s water, and are to modern energy services and over 1.1 billion huge reservoirs of biodiversity. Oceans contribute do not have electricity. Furthermore, around 4.3 to poverty eradication by creating sustainable million people are dying prematurely every year livelihoods and decent work. Over three billion due to indoor pollution resulting from cooking and people depend on marine and coastal resources for heating with unsustainable fuels. Transitioning all their livelihoods. Oceans are crucial for global food economies and societies to sustainable energy security and human health. In 2013, fish provided production and consumption patterns now stands more than 3.1 billion people with almost 20% of at the centre of global efforts to induce a paradigm their average per capita intake of animal protein. shift towards low-carbon energy systems, green However, the sustainability of both capture fisheries economies, poverty eradication and ultimately and aquaculture systems is a major challenge. In sustainable development. The RI Energy Research 2014, the world’s population consumed more farmed Centre (ERC) and MaREI Galway are at the fish than wild-caught fish. Ocean and coastal areas forefront of research efforts to transition to more are major contributors to the global economy and sustainable energy systems. fundamental to global well-being; through direct Energy systems and climate change are economic activities, provision of environmental intertwined. Due to global warming arising services, and as home to the majority of the world’s from use of non-sustainable energy sources, population. More than 40% of the world’s population climate change will have a dramatic and largely (more than 2.8 billion people) live within 100 negative effect on our economies, societies, kilometres of the coast. environments and poses major challenges to future The RI Marine and Coastal Research Cluster sustainable development in all countries. Both conduct research to improve sustainability of both climate change mitigation and climate change marine and coastal systems, and are the leading adaptation measures need to be deployed at scale university users in Ireland of research vessels across all sectors and countries, if future human such as the Celtic Explorer. Our oceans are also populations and livelihoods are to transition to the primary regulator of the global climate, an a more sustainable trajectory than at present. important sink for greenhouse gases and they The RI’s Centre for Climate and Air Pollution provide us with water and the oxygen we breathe. Studies (C-CAPS) conducts research in the area of atmospheric composition, climate change The SFI iCRAG Centre is conducting geoscience and natural feedbacks, air–sea exchange, and air research to address key research challenges quality impacts on health and ecosystems. in the fields of energy security, raw materials supply, groundwater protection, safeguarding the Agriculture and BioEconomy geomarine environment, and protection from the In 2018, the human population reached 7.6 billion Earth’s hazards. people, all of whom have requirements for food, feed, fuel (energy), fibre, chemicals and medicines to Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

The major thrusts of Ryan Institute sustainable development research and innovation are focused on marine, agriculture, GalwayNUI energy, climate change and environmental health systems. 231 sustain their health and livelihoods. As incomes and The RI Centre for Health from Environment (CHE) purchasing power rises, such resource requirements conducts research to unravel such complexity. will rise also. Where food supply does not keep pace Examples of ways in which environment and health with demand, prices rise, disproportionately a˜ecting interact include where poor sanitation and unsafe the poor and poorest in all societies. water supplies lead to water-related diseases, particularly in urban areas. Our sources of heat or The food security challenge is immense and urgent— energy, and the design of our houses, buildings and according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture transport systems can contribute to indoor and Organisation (FAO), there are over 1 billion under- outdoor air pollution causing respiratory disease. nourished people in developing countries, su˜ering Such challenges are being confronted by the RI’s from the interlinked problems of hunger and poverty. Built Environment and Smart Cities Research A number of factors are now rapidly converging Cluster. to aggravate the state of food insecurity, including population increases, changing consumption patterns, Changing climatic and environmental conditions can increasing incomes, growing demand for meat increase the incidence of diseases, including diseases and dairy (especially grain-fed), growing demand that are transmitted between animals and humans. for biofuels, scarcity of land and water, slowing of The inappropriate use of antibiotics can threaten agricultural productivity and adverse impacts of many of the medical breakthroughs of the last century, climate change. now in danger of being lost through the spread of antimicrobial resistance which renders antibiotics The RI’s Plant and AgriBiosciences Research ine˜ective. Centre (PABC) is focused on the major challenge of accelerating the development and introduction The RI Biodiversity and Bioesources Research of new suites of productivity-increasing bio-based Cluster conducts research to mitigate the global technologies and systems (for crops, animals, algae, loss of biodiversity and degradation of natural fish, forestry, food and biological wastes), that are capital that continues at a rapid pace. This is despite sustainable. Sustainable agri-food systems will involve the fact that biodiversity and well-functioning transitions to zero-waste and circular economy ecosystems provide a range of benefits—both direct concepts in all food-related bioeconomies at the and indirect—to society and the economy, playing a production, processing and consumption stages. crucial role in sustaining livelihoods, health and well- This will involve development of biorefinery systems being. E˜orts to meet the global 2020 biodiversity which can be the sources of the renewable bio-based targets need to play a key role in achieving key products of the future. The RI Bioeconomy Cluster priorities, notably reducing hunger and poverty, is focused on the development of more sustainable improving health and ensuring a sustainable bioeconomy systems to support humanity. supply of food and clean water. Sustainable use of ecosystem services and natural capital can become Environment and Health a key driver in the transition to a green economy. A clean environment is essential for human health and The Ryan Institute also has cross-cutting centres well-being. However, the interactions between the and clusters such as the Economic and Social environment and human health are highly complex Impact Cluster, and the Modelling and Informatics and challenging to understand. Research Cluster.

Did you know? The Ryan Institute is NUI Galway’s largest research institute, with 89 research teams responsible for over 20% of university Committed to research income. Multi-disciplinary Ryan transforming the Institute research teams published over 1500 peer-reviewed papers between 2012–2016 economy from one (4000+ authors, 16,000+ citations). Half of heavily reliant on all Ryan Institute papers are in the top 10% fossil fuels to a more of research journals worldwide (60% with international partners). sustainable, low-carbon

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate economy. 232 Top-Class Research Facilities Ryan Institute research facilities provide the essential platform for multi-disciplinary research leading to sustainable outcomes. The Ryan Institute Principal Investigators, Research Groups and research community are located across the campus and include dedicated sites both on and o˜ campus. • The Ryan Institute’s Martin Ryan Building and the Annexe (3255m2) house 16 laboratories, a 16-seater boardroom, 22 o˜ices, a 168-seater lecture theatre, and the Zoology and Marine Biology Museum. • The Ryan Institute’s Orbsen Building (1000m2) houses five laboratories, a centralised GIS facility, desk space for 48 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, and six o˜ices. • The Ryan Institute’s Atmospheric Research Station at Mace Head, Carna, is comprised of three laboratory buildings, adjacent to the shore. • The Ryan Institute’s Carna Aquaculture Research

Station is located on ~7 hectares with ~600m3 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 of o˜ice and service area space, and 1200m3 of laboratory space. • The Ryan Institute’s Máirín de Valéra Carron 2 Research Facility (340m ) in the Burren has dor- GalwayNUI mitory accommodation for 30 people, cooking and dining areas, and a research laboratory.

233 Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 234 Shaping society NUI Galway has an international research reputation in Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy. The Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change and the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) (pictured below), home to the applied social sciences and public policy research theme, are committed to building a foundation of knowledge to drive innovation and the understanding of social entrepreneurial strategies through their research areas and programmes: economic innovation, social change, social inclusion and balanced development and health. Postgraduate Prospectus Research 2018 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

235 The late Dr T.K. Whitaker, after whom the Whitaker Institute is named, during a visit to NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 236 The Whitaker Institute have joined the Institute include the Irish Centre The Whitaker Institute for Innovation and for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research Societal Change is the major structure for (ICAN), Health Economics and Policy Analysis supporting research in business and the social (HEPA), and Community Knowledge Initiative sciences at NUI Galway. Inspired by the themes (CKI). Additionally, a range of stakeholders, that motivated Dr T.K. Whitaker’s life’s work, the including research centres, research clusters, institute has identified three major themes, in the community demonstration projects and individual development of which it plans to be a national and academics drawn from an impressive range of international leader: colleges, schools, and disciplines (including health, • Business, Innovation and Economic Development; law, economics and sociology) within nui galway have formally expressed an interest in joining the • Public-Sector Innovation and Reform; institute. www.nuigalway.ie/lifecourseinstitute • Sustainable and Inclusive Societies.

Supporting these themes, the institute has a range UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre of well-established and emerging multi-disciplinary NUI Galway is home to the Republic of Ireland’s research clusters focused on evidence-based first UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic policy and practice. Engagement (UCFRC). As part of NUI Galway’s The scale and scope of the Whitaker Institute’s ILAS, the UCFRC undertakes research, education activities create a vibrant research environment and training in the areas of family support and that provides sta˜ and students with the youth development. The centre’s unique expertise opportunity to engage with leading international in children and family policy, evaluation and scholars and a wide range of regional, national and programme planning is internationally recognised, international stakeholders. and with the support of UNESCO, the UCFRC www.nuigalway.ie/whitakerinstitute engages in a range of collaborations, supporting research that informs policy development and Social Sciences in Ireland applied practice in Europe, the United States and The Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS), Africa. under the directorship of Professor Pat Dolan, is a www.childandfamilyresearch.ie designated research institute for the applied social sciences at NUI Galway. The institute supports Irish Centre for Social Gerontology applied research that informs policy development This multidisciplinary centre, which has excellent and practice to make a positive di˜erence to international links, focuses on research, education people’s lives. ILAS brings together existing work and training in the fields of ageing and social in relation to targeted populations, such as older gerontology. Underpinning this research is persons, children and families, and persons with recognition of the diversity of ageing populations disabilities into one domain of research, teaching and the increasing need to adopt interdisciplinary and policy. Its core function is the pursuit of perspectives and novel approaches to addressing interdisciplinary research in the social sciences by creatively integrating the rich and diverse the questions raised by population ageing. intellectual resources from within the university and Researchers at the ICSG focus on such areas as beyond. the economics of ageing, social policies for ageing ILAS is based in part on the commitment, expertise societies, ageing and place, and health and well- and track record of its three constituent research being in later life. The ICSG plays a leading role in Centres in NUI Galway—UNESCO Child and the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, engaging Family Research Centre, Irish Centre for Social in joint research with the Centre for Disability Law Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Gerontology and Centre for Disability Law and and Policy, the UCFRC and other groups. Policy. Additional research communities that www.icsg.ie

Committed to building a foundation of knowledge GalwayNUI to drive innovation and the understanding of social entrepreneurial strategies 237 Centre for Disability Law and Policy Health Services Research The Centre for Disability Law and Policy is an The Centre for Clinical Health Services Research internationally recognised centre of research and Development (CCHRSD) investigates and excellence at NUI Galway’s School of Law. It reports on the needs of a transforming Irish health was founded in 2008 and was the first of its kind service. Recent national reforms to health care in Europe. The centre focuses on advancing provision emphasise an integrated, interdisciplinary social justice and human rights for people with approach, and the centre is well placed to support disabilities through legislative and policy reform. and reflect this new and collaborative way of working. www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp

World-renowned Centre The Centre for Clinical Health for Human Rights Law Services Research and Development The Irish Centre for Human Rights is one of (CCHRSD) aims to: the world’s premier university-based institutions • Perform high quality clinical health for the study and promotion of human rights services research of regional, national and humanitarian law. It has developed a global and international significance; reputation for excellence in the field of human • Harness a rich diversity of perspectives rights teaching, research and advocacy. This and expertise for collaborative thriving research community allows students research, appropriate to an increasingly to engage in research on a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary health service; topics, including international human rights law, international criminal law, international • Generate research that is relevant to humanitarian law and international relations. The service providers and service users centre’s international reputation attracts high- and to maximise opportunities for a quality students to what is a thriving community participatory approach to clinical health of doctoral researchers. Researchers come from services research; diverse cultural, educational, and experiential • Influence and inform clinical practice backgrounds and from every corner of the globe. and service reform by disseminating The excellence of the centre’s teaching faculty of and information among practitioners, its general collegial atmosphere of shared pursuit policymakers, researchers and the encourage a high level of achievement. general public.

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate www.nuigalway.ie/human_rights 238 The Health Promotion Health Promotion Research Research Centre Our Health Promotion Research Centre (HPRC), the only one of its kind in Ireland, collaborates with has been designated as a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for national, European Health Promotion Research since 2009. The and international centre produces high-quality research that supports the development of best practice and agencies, including policy in health promotion. The objectives of the EU and WHO, on the HPRC include: • The generation and dissemination of health the development and promotion research that is of national and evaluation of health international relevance; • The translation of research that will lead to promotion initiatives. the development of healthy public policy and evidence-informed practice. The HPRC collaborates with national, European and international agencies, including the EU and WHO, on the development and evaluation of health promotion initiatives. The centre has an active multidisciplinary research programme in place, with over 30 sta˜ undertaking independent and commissioned research work. Sta˜ of the centre contribute to educational programmes in health promotion and the supervision of doctoral and master’s research dissertations. www.nuigalway.ie/hprc Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

Áras Moyola 239 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 240 Humanities in Context

Driving creativity

The humanities encompasses vital areas of intellectual, critical, and creative inquiry, from the study of foreign languages to philosophy, history, literature, creative writing, journalism and drama. We investigate traditions that inform the present and lay the foundation for transforming the future through engaged teaching and research. NUI Galway is home to the world-recognised Moore Institute, a thriving community of academics, researchers and creative thinkers. We collaborate internationally and support major research projects in Ireland, Europe, and around the world, in part by drawing on rich archival collections here, including the world’s largest theatre digitisation project. As a postgraduate student, you will benefit from the University’s unique combination of ground- Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 breaking academic expertise, professional practice and collaboration with some of Ireland’s leading experts in humanities. NUI GalwayNUI

241 Tony-Award winning actress Marie Mullen of Druid Theatre with NUI Galway Drama students, Gaiety Theatre 2014. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 242 Moore Institute: Exploring the Interconnection Between Creativity and Innovation The Moore Institute brings together a dynamic group of researchers working on projects in the humanities and social studies, including interdisciplinary investigation of literature, history, politics, language, digital humanities, theatre, performance, Irish studies, gender, social issues, landscape, archaeology, and geography. We support postgraduates, postdoctoral fellows and academic sta˜ throughout the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies by hosting seminars, conferences, exhibitions, discussion groups and other events. We also host visiting scholars from around the world, integrating NUI Galway with leading research at a global level. We work closely with the James Hardiman Library to maximize our exceptional archival collections in theatre, Irish politics and landscape, among other areas. www.nuigalway.ie/mooreinstitute

Leading the Way in Digital Humanities The Moore Institute at NUI Galway has a major commitment to Digital Humanities (DH). DH brings together expertise and methodologies from humanities scholars with new digital technologies— ranging from online digital archives of historical and cultural material, to the application of computational tools (e.g., data-mining), the creation of ‘born- digital’ creative works, and broader investigations of the impact of digital technology on society. DH thrives on collaboration between researchers in the humanities, information technology, libraries and archives, media and heritage industries, and creative arts.

The Moore Institute hosts a large variety of DH projects and resources, and o˜ers training and support for students and scholars engaged in DH research. It also hosts the Digital Arts and Humanities PhD programme through which it provides fourth-level researchers with the platform, structures, partnerships, and innovation models to engage and collaborate with a wide range of academics and practitioners. Our ambition is for Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 students to contribute to the developing digital arts and humanities community world-wide. As a key partner in NUI Galway’s new Digital Cultures Initiative, theinstitute will further develop interdisciplinary DH teaching and research across GalwayNUI the university and connect research with digital industries and creative and cultural communities.

243 writers, practitioners and scholars, and holds major international conferences annually. Student productions take place throughout the year, staged both on campus and in city theatres.

In 2014, Druid Theatre Company and NUI Galway launched the Druid Academy. Its aim is to foster new generations of theatre makers, researchers and playwrights, who will change the way we produce and think about drama in Galway, Ireland and the world. Tony-Award-winning director Dr Garry Hynes has taken up the role of Adjunct Professor of Drama at NUI Galway. As a result, our students benefit from regular workshops and master classes with the renowned director, as well as with many other members of the Druid ensemble and company.

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance is a thriving research community. Most of our PhD students have won competitive scholarships in support of their research, and we also welcome funded post-doctoral fellows and visiting researchers every year. Current projects include World’s Largest Theatre practice-based PhDs on dance and disability, Digitisation Project verbatim theatre and oral history, Shaw’s Irish plays In 2012 NUI Galway entered into a strategic and Yeats’s dance plays. We also host PhD research partnership with the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s on Shakespeare and Ireland, intercultural theatre, National Theatre, to digitise the complete Abbey site-specific performance, Irish scenography, Archive. In what is the world’s largest theatre amateur theatre, and more. digitisation project, NUI Galway researchers are Our research students are given extensive use of making available for the first time one of Ireland’s first-rate archival and research facilities, and have most significant literary, historical, social and access to rehearsal spaces, a 120-seat theatre and cultural archives. In 2016, NUI Galway announced a writers’ studio space, and much more. that it was also producing a digital archive of the NUI Galway research students present their work Gate Theatre and an oral history project involving at major international conferences, have published Druid Theatre. These exciting Digital Humanities with leading journals, and are given dedicated projects place NUI Galway at the forefront of professional mentoring throughout their time international theatre research. www.library. at the university. nuigalway.ie/collections/archives

Drama and Theatre Studies at NUI Galway Fostering new NUI Galway is a leading international centre for the study of Irish theatre. Its Centre for Drama, Theatre generations of and Performance focuses on research and practice in drama and the performing arts, and our sta˜ theatre makers, have special strengths in practice-based research, Irish theatre, applied theatre, and writing for researchers and theatre (including playwriting), among other areas. playwrights, who Central to our activities are links with the Irish theatre sector. The university has forged dynamic will change how we partnerships with key cultural arts organisations in Ireland, including the Abbey Theatre, Druid Theatre produce and think Company, and the Galway International Arts

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Festival. The centre hosts regular visits from leading about drama. 244 The archive collections include over 350 unique archival and special collections

A Rich Archive Collection Archives comprise a major research resource for researchers working on aspects of the literary, social, economic, political and cultural life of Ireland. The archive collections of the James Hardiman Library include over 350 unique archival and special collections, ranging in size from one postcard to 300 boxes of material, and dating from 1485 to the present. These make up one of the most important collections of Irish theatre archives in the world, featuring material from the Thomas Kilroy Collection, the Druid Theatre Company, Galway International Arts Festival, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, Lyric Players’ Theatre/O’Malley Collection and the Abbey Theatre and the Gate Theatre collections. The library’s world-class facilities, including a newly built 36-seat reading room and dedicated exhibition space, make it a dynamic hub for learning and showcasing innovation.

NUI Galway is also home to the papers and recordings of director, writer and actor John Huston, and houses the archives of the renowned film-maker and environmentalist Éamonn de Buitléar. The Huston Archive o˜ers a unique insight Centre for Irish Studies into the prolific intersection of Irish literature and Since its inception in 2000, the Centre for Irish American cinema. Studies has established itself as one of the pre- The Éamonn de Buitléar multimedia archive eminent centres worldwide for advanced teaching collection, which spans over 60 years, includes and interdisciplinary research on modern and his wildlife materials, as well as original recordings contemporary Irish literature, language, music, and unique insights into the revival of the Irish history and culture. The centre is particularly open traditional music in the twentieth century. to innovative research on Irish writing, in both Irish and English, translation studies, space and place These archives are held in the James Hardiman studies, and Irish music and dance studies. Library at NUI Galway, which is also home to a range of other literary, historical and political The centre has developed a number of partnerships archives, including the Brendan Duddy Archive, between the creative and performing arts and the which has the full text of the ‘red book’ (a academic community at NUI Galway, including the handwritten account of the 1981 hunger strike appointments of Irish language poet, Máire Mhac negotiations). This provides a unique insight an tSaoi, and the late John McGahern as honorary into the resolution of the ‘Troubles’, during which professors of Irish Studies. The centre has also Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Duddy secretly acted as an intermediary between developed a number of archival projects, including the British Government and the IRA. Other major a valuable collection of songs from the repertoires electronic historical databases include that of of the sean-nós singers-in-residence, audio the Landed Estates of Munster, c.1700–1900, and recordings of contemporary Irish writers, and the the Irish Language and Literature Collections, Joe Burke Archive, which provides extraordinary GalwayNUI which feature material from Conradh na Gaeilge, insights into the music tradition of East Galway and the Tadhg Seoige papers and Lámhscríbhinní the Irish diaspora. Dubhghlas de hÍde. www.nuigalway.ie/centre_irish_studies 245 Researcher Profile

Charlotte McIvor is the author of Migration and Performance in Contemporary Ireland: Towards A New Interculturalism (Palgrave Macmillan), Staging Intercultural Ireland: Plays and Practitioner Perspectives (co-edited with Matthew Spangler, Cork University Press) and Devised Performance in Irish Theatre: Histories and Contemporary Practice (co-edited with Siobhán O’Gorman, Carysfort Press). Her work has also appeared in Modern Drama, Theatre Topics, Irish Studies Review, Irish University Review and multiple edited collections including “That Was Us”: Essays on Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance. Her research specialisations include contemporary Irish theatre and performance and intercultural performance at the intersection of migration and critical race and gender studies.

“When you do a PhD in Drama and Theatre Studies at NUI Galway, you will find yourself at the daily intersection of theory and practice working with an inclusive community of scholars/theatre-makers at the cutting edge of theatre and performance studies research. You will be engaged with the living Irish theatre and arts industry while enjoying unparalleled access to many of Irish theatre’s most important archives on campus. You will do all of this while being at the centre of international debates in theatre and performance studies through a vibrant programme of symposia, conferences and performances hosted in our O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance.”

Dr Charlotte McIvor Lecturer Above The Bar Drama and Theatre Studies NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 246 Research Institutes & Centres

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE and ENGINEERING: Research Institute

National Centre for Biomedical Engineering ncbes.nuigalway.ie/ Science (NCBES)

• Alimentary Glycoscience Research Cluster (AGRC) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/alimentary-glycoscience-research-cluster

• Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/regenerative-medicine-institute

• Apoptosis Research Centre (ARC) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/apoptosis-research-centre

• Galway Neuroscience Centre (GNC) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/galway-neuroscience-centre

• Centre for Chromosome Biology (CCB) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/centre-for-chromosome-biology

• Molecular Diagnostics Research Group (MDRG) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/molecular-diagnostics-research-group

• Infection and Immunology (IIC) ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/infection-and-immunology

• Mechanobiology and Medical Device Research ncbes.nuigalway.ie/research/mechanobiology-and-medical-device- Group (MMDRG) research-group

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE and ENGINEERING: Research Centres

Biomechanics Research Centre www.nuigalway.ie/bmec

Blood Cancer Network Ireland www.bloodcancers.ie

Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI) www.nuigalway.ie/stem-cells

Centre for Neuroimaging and Cognitive Genomics www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-socialsciences- and- (NICOG) celtic-studies/psychology/research/ research-themes/brain- behaviour/nicog

Centre for Pain Research (CPR) www.nuigalway.ie/centre_pain_research

CÚRAM—Centre for Research in Medical Devices www.curamdevices.ie

Galway Diabetes Research Centre www.nuigalway.ie/galway-diabetes-research-centre

HRB Clinical Research Facility (CRF), Galway www.nuigalway.ie/hrb_crfg

HRB Trials Methodology Research Network www.hrb-tmrn.ie

Prostate Cancer Institute www.nuigalway.ie/our-research/spotlight-on-research/prostate- cancer-institute.html

INFORMATICS, PHYSICAL and COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES: Research Institute

Data Science Institute (DSI) www.datascienceinstitute.ie/about

• Insight Centre for Data Analytics www.insight-centre.org/nuig

• Confirm Smart Manufacturing www.confirm.ie

• Lero—Irish software Centre www.lero.ie/people/ed-curry

INFORMATICS, PHYSICAL and COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES: Research Centres

Centre for Astronomy www.astro.nuigalway.ie

Crystallography Centre www.nuigalway.ie/cryst Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 De Brún Centre for Computational Algebra Development hamilton.nuigalway.ie/DeBrunCentre/algebraandgeometry.html

Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) www.ichec.ie

Lighthouse–Centre for Applied Photonics www.nuigalway.ie/lighthouse

Nanoscale Biophotonics www.nuigalway.ie/nanoscale GalwayNUI

National Centre for Laser Applications www.ncla.ie

247 ENVIRONMENT, MARINE and ENERGY: Research Institute

Ryan Institute www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Biodiversity & Bioresources Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Built Environment & Smart Cities Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Centre for Health & Environment (CHE) www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Energy Research Centre (ERC) www.nuigalway.ie/energy

• Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS) www.nuigalway.ie/c-caps

• Bioeconomy Research Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• SFI iCRAG Galway www.icrag-centre.org/about-us

• SFI MaREI Galway www.marei.ie

• Modelling and Informatics Research Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Economic and Social Impact Research Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Marine and Coastal Research Cluster www.ryaninstitute.ie

• Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre (PABC) www.plantagbiosciences.org

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES: Research Institutes

Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) www.nuigalway.ie/ilas

• Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG) www.nuigalway.ie/icsg

• UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC) www.childandfamilyresearch.ie

• Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp

• Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research www.nuigalway.ie/ican

Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change www.whitakerinstitute.ie

• Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC) www.nuigalway.ie/ssrc

• Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) whitakerinstitute.ie/research-cluster/semru

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES: Research Centres

Centre for Bioethical Research and Analysis (COBRA) www.nuigalway.ie/cobra

Centre for Clinical Health Services Research and Development www.nuigalway.ie/cchsrd (CCHSRD)

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Research Unit www.ryaninstitute.ie

Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre www.nuigalway.ie/health-economics

HRB Irish Primary Care Clinical Trials Network www.hrbcentreprimarycare.ie

Irish Centre for Human Rights www.nuigalway.ie/human_rights

National Centre for Security Research www.nuigalway.ie/securesocieties

The Centre for Women’s Studies www.nuigalway.ie/wsc NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 248 HUMANITIES in CONTEXT: Research Institute

Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and www.mooreinstitute.ie Social Studies

• Centre for Antique, Medieval, and Pre-Modern Studies mooreinstitute.ie/research-centre/centre-antique-medieval- (CAMPS) pre-modern-studies-camps

• Centre for Landscape Studies mooreinstitute.ie/research-centre/centre-landscape-studies

• Centre for the Investigation of Transnational Encounters mooreinstitute.ie/research-centre/centre-investigation- (CITE) transnational-encounters-cite

• Irish Centre for the Histories of Labour and Class mooreinstitute.ie/research-centre/irish-centre-histories- (ICHLC) labour-class-ichlc

• Social Science Research Centre mooreinstitute.ie/research-centre/social-science-research- centre

HUMANITIES in CONTEXT: Research Centres

Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance www.nuigalway.ie/drama

Centre for Irish Studies www.nuigalway.ie/centre_irish_studies

Huston School of Film and Digital Media www.filmschool.ie Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

249 Research Programmes

Structured PhD Programmes • declared outcomes and graduate Structured PhD programmes provide you with attributes in line with national and focused support during your research, helping international best practice. you to develop a range of discipline-specific d. Supervision by a primary supervisor, with a and transferable skills and giving you a more supporting panel approved by the institution. rounded PhD experience, which will assist you At NUI Galway, every research student and greatly in your career after you graduate. Some of supervisor has the support of a ‘Graduate the structured PhD programmes involve inter- institutional collaboration. Research Committee’. e. Progress to completion is formally monitored The key characteristics are as follows: and supported by formal institutional a. The core component of a structured PhD arrangements in line with national and programme is the advancement of knowledge international best practice. through original research. At the same time, the structured PhD is designed to meet the needs of an f. Successful completion and examination of the employment market that is wider than academia. research thesis is the basis for the award of the PhD degree. b. It provides high-quality research experience, training and output, consistent with international g. Registration is normally for four years for a full- norms and best practice. time student. c. To support the original research activity, the h. Flexible delivery and assessment are key features following elements are included: of structured PhD modules. • a formalised integrated programme of education, training and personal and professional development activities; At NUI Galway, every research • the development of discipline-specific student and supervisor has knowledge, research skills and generic/ the support of a ‘Graduate transferable skills;

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Research Committee’. 250 Each of the structured PhD programmes o˜ers discipline-specific modules which are listed under each of the colleges. Further information on modules is available at the following link: www.nuigalway.ie/graduate- studies/currentstudents/structuredphds

Research Skills Training Resources Research Skills Training Resources are available for research students on the Graduate Studies Blackboard 1GST1 site. Each incoming student is automatically registered on this Blackboard site. • An Introduction to Research Skills • Getting Published in the Arts • Getting Published in the Sciences • Ethics 1: Good Research Practice • Ethics 2: Working with Human Subjects • Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities • Research Methods in the Social Sciences • Research Methods in the Sciences • Research Methods in Literature Review • Managing Your Research Project • Career Planning in the Sciences Structured PhDs are now • Career Planning in the Arts, o¸ered in each college. Humanities and Social Sciences For further information, please follow the links below: • Intellectual Property in the Research Context • Working with your Supervisor College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic • Conference, Presenting & Networking Studies www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and- • Research Integrity schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic- • Natural and Physical Sciences studies/phd-research-degrees/index.html • Engineering and Technology College of Business, Public Policy and Law • Social and Behavioural Sciences www.nuigalway.ie/business-public- policy-law/cairnes/courses/research/ • Arts & Humanities business-public-policy-law.html • Academic Entrepreneurship: An Introduction

College of Engineering and Informatics • Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Recognition www.nuigalway.ie/engineering- and Evaluation informatics/postgraduatestudents • Entrepreneurial Resources: People, Teams and Finance College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences • Other Video Materials Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 www.nuigalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and- • Information Literacy health-sciences/research • Poster Design College of Science • Research Supervision NUI GalwayNUI www.nuigalway.ie/science/ • Thesis Writing postgraduatestructuredprogrammes • Writing for Publication • The Viva 251 Other Supports University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes available at: Vice Deans of Graduate Studies www.nuigalway.ie/media/graduatestudies/files/ Each College has a vice dean, who is responsible university_guidelines_for_research_degree_ for working with the Dean of Graduate Studies, programmes.pdf ensuring that feedback from postgraduate students, supervisors, Graduate Research Committees and National Guidelines of Good Practice in the examiners is considered and that any necessary Organisation of PhD Programmes in Irish changes in guidelines or regulations are drafted Universities is available at: and formally approved. www.iua.ie/publication/view/iua-graduate- skills-statement-brochure-2015/ College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies: Dr Catherine Emerson European University Association (EUA) College of Business, Public Policy and Law: www.eua.be Dr Rachel Hilliard ALIVE: NUI Galway’s Student College of Engineering and Informatics: Volunteering Programme To be advised Volunteering is a great way to meet new and interesting people. It also is a unique opportunity College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences: Dr Colette Kelly for students to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities so that they understand and appreciate College of Science: Dr Nicholas Devaney the diversity of our society by working in partnership with communities for mutual benefit. Academic Research Postgraduate Coordinators ALIVE (A Learning Initiative and the Volunteering These sta˜ members will be able to assist you with Experience) was established by the university to general research postgraduate queries within your enable, harness, acknowledge and support the discipline and can advise about student representation contribution that NUI Galway students make by on various school/college committees. volunteering at home, in Galway or within the university community itself. When you volunteer, Research School Postgraduate you receive your ALIVE certificate, which is a great Student Representatives addition to your CV. A research representative is a self-nominated www.studentvolunteer.ie/nuigalway research student at NUI Galway. The student must put themselves forward to be the representative of

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate their school with the Students’ Union. 252 Research Programme Listings (Sorted by subject area)

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www.nuigalway.ie/science/ Agribiosciences Structured Masters (ft & pt) postgraduateprogrammes/structured-phd/ agribiosciencesstructuredmscfull-timepart-time/

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/anaesthesia.html Anaesthesia MD (ft & pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/anaesthesia.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/anatomy.html Anatomy PhD (pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/anatomy.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Applied Behaviour Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/applied-behaviour- Analysis analysis.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research- postgraduate-programmes/structured-phd/ Applied Mathematics Structured PhD (ft), MSc (ft & pt) applied-mathematics.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/applied-maths.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/archaeology.html Archaeology Structured PhD (ft), MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/archaeology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), PhD (pt), programmes/structured-phd/bacteriology.html Bacteriology MD (ft & pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/bacteriology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Biochemistry & Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/biochemistry.html Chromosome Biology PhD (pt) & MSc www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/biochemistry.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/bioinformatics.html Bioinformatics Structured PhD (ft), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/bioinformatics.html

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Bioinnovate, Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 MSc (ft) Bioinnovation www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/bioinnovation.html

Biomedical www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research- Engineering and postgraduate-programmes/structured-phd/ Structured PhD (ft)

Regenerative Medicine biomedicalengineeringandregenerative GalwayNUI (BMERM) medicinestructuredphd

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www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/phd-and-masters/mechanical-biomedical- Biomedical MEngSc (ft & pt), MSc (ft), engineering.html Engineering PhD (pt), ME (ft), MApplSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/engineering-informatics/biomedical- engineering/programmes/postgrad-research-programmes/

Biomedical www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/ Structured PhD (ft) Engineering Science structured-phd/biomedical-engineering-science.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/biostatistics.html/ Biostatistics MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/biostatistics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Botany/Plant Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/botany.html/ Science MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/botany-plant-science.html

Business Information www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/ MSc (ft & pt) Systems phd-and-masters/business-information-systems.html

Business, Public www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft) Policy and Law programmes/structured-phd/business-public-policy-law.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Cancer Research Structured MSc programmes/structured-phd/cancer-research.html

Cellular and www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft) Molecular Biology programmes/structured-phd/cellular-molecular-biology.html

Celtic Studies/ www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), PhD (pt) Léann Ceilteach programmes/structured-phd/celtic-studies.html

Centre for Excellence www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- in Teaching and PhD (pt), MLitt (pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/celt.html Learning (CELT)

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/chemistry.html/ Structured PhD (ft), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Chemistry Structured Masters, programmes/structured-phd/chemistry-msc-structured.html MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/chemistry.html

Child and Youth www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft) Research programmes/structured-phd/child-youth-research.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Children’s Studies Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/childrens-studies-phd

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/civil-engineering.html Civil Engineering PhD (pt), MEngSc (ft & pt), MApplSc (ft & pt), ME (ft) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/civil-engineering.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/classics.html Classics MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/classics.html

Cloud Computing www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- MSc (ft & pt) Research programmes/phd-and-masters/cloud-computing-research.html

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www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- PhD (ft & pt), MComm (ft & pt), Commerce programmes/phd-and-masters/commerce- MPhil (pt) business.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Digital Arts and Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/digital-arts-humanities. Humanities html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research- Disability Law & Policy PhD (ft & pt) postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/ law-disability-policy.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Drama and Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/drama-and-theatre- Theatre Studies Structured PhD (ft & pt) studies.html www.nuigalway.ie/drama/postgrad/phd/

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/earth-ocean- Earth and sciences.html Structured PhD (ft), MSc (ft & pt) Ocean Sciences www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/earth-ocean- sciences.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Economics MLitt (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/economics- research.html

Structured PhD, PhD (ft, pt), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Education MLitt programmes/phd-and-masters/education- research.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/electrical-electronic- Structured PhD (ft & pt), Electrical and eng.html PhD (pt), MEngSc (ft & pt), Electronic Engineering MApplSc (ft & pt), ME (ft) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/electrical-electronic- engineering.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/english.html English PhD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/english.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Environmental Science MSc (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/environmental- science.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/film-studies.html Film Studies PhD (ft & pt), PhD (practice based [ft & pt]) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/film-studies.html Postgraduate Prospectus 2019

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/french.html French Structured PhD (ft), MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-

programmes/phd-and-masters/french.html GalwayNUI

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www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/general-practice.html General Practice PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt), MSc (by research, ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/general-practice.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/geography.html Geography Structured PhD (ft), MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/geography.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/german.html German Structured PhD (ft), MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/german.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Global Women’s Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/global-womens- Studies studies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/health-promotion.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/health-promotion- Structured PhD (ft & pt), med.html PhD (ft & pt), MLitt (ft & pt), Health Promotion MPhil (ft & pt), MPhil in Social www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Care (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/health-sciences- health-promotion.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/health-sciences- social-care.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Health Psychology Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/health-psychology- Practice practice.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/history.html History MLitt (ft & pt), PhD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/history.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Human Rights Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/law-human- rights.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/industrial-engineering. Structured PhD (ft & pt), Industrial html PhD (pt), MEngSc (ft & pt), Engineering MApplSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/industrial- engineering.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/information-technology. Information Structured PhD (ft & pt), html Technology PhD (pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/information- technology.html

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Structured PhD (ft & pt), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Insight Centre PhD (pt), programmes/structured-phd/insight-eng-research.html for Data Analytics MApplSc (ft & pt), [Engineering] www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- MEngSc (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/insight-engineering.html

Insight Centre for www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Data Analytics PhD (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/insight-engineering.html [Science]

International www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt) Cultural Studies programmes/structured-phd/International-Cultural-Studies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/irish-studies.html Irish Studies MLitt (ft & pt), PhD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/irish-studies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/italian.html Italian MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/italian.html

Key Enabling Structured Masters www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Technologies (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/key-enabling-technologies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Language Science PhD (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/languagescience.html

Latin American www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft) Studies programmes/structured-phd/latin-american-studies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/law.html Law LLM (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/law.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Learning Sciences Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/learning-sciences.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Marine Sciences Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/marine-sciences.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Marketing MSc (pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/marketing.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/mathematics.html Structured PhD (ft), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Mathematics MLitt (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/science-mathematics.html MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/maths.html

Structured PhD (ft & pt), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- PhD (pt), programmes/structured-phd/mech-bio.html

Mechanical Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 MEngSc (ft & pt), Engineering www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- MApplSc (ft & pt), programmes/phd-and-masters/mechanical-biomedical- ME (ft), MSc (ft) engineering.html NUI GalwayNUI

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www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), PhD (pt), programmes/structured-phd/medicine.html Medicine MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/medicine.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Medieval Studies Structured PhD programmes/structured-phd/medieval-studies.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/microbiology.html Microbiology Structured PhD (ft), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/microbiology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- NCBES [Science] PhD (pt), MSc (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/science-ncbes.html

PhD Struchtúrtha (lánaimseartha agus páirtaimseartha), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Nua-Ghaeilge MLitt (lánaimseartha agus programmes/structured-phd/nua-ghaeilge.html páirtaimseartha)

Structured PhD (ft), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Nursing & Midwifery PhD (pt), MPhil (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/nursing.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/obstetrics- Obstetrics and Structured PhD (ft), gynaecology.html Gynaecology PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/obstetrics- gynaecology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Occupational Health and MSc (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/occupational-health- Hygiene hygiene.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/occupational- Structured PhD (ft & pt), therapy.html Occupational Therapy PhD (ft & pt), MPhil (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/health-sciences- occupational-therapy.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/old-middle-irish.html Old and Middle Irish MLitt (ft & pt), PhD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/old-middle-irish.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/paediatrics.html Paediatrics PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/paediatrics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/pathology.html Pathology PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/pathology.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 258 Programme listings are correct at time of going to press. For updates, please visit www.nuigalway.ie/newcourses Subject area Degree(s) available Website/s (ft = full-time; pt = part-time) (for detailed information, including potential supervisor[s] and their research interests)

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Perception, Cognition Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/perception- and Action cognition-action.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/pharmacology- Pharmacology Structured PhD (ft), PhD (pt), therapeutics.html and Therapeutics MSc (ft & pt), MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/pharmacology- therapeutics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), programmes/structured-phd/philosophy.html Philosophy MLitt (ft & pt), PhD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/philosophy.html

Philosophy of Art www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- and Culture Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/philosophy-art- (inter-institutional) culture.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/physics.html Physics Structured PhD (ft), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/physics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/physiology.html Physiology PhD (ft & pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/physiology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Plant Agribiosciences Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/plant-agribiosciences. html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/podiatry.html Structured PhD (ft & pt), Podiatric Medicine PhD (ft & pt), MPhil (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/health-sciences- podiatry.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Political Science Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/political-science- and Sociology sociology.html

Population Health www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- and Health Science Structured PhD (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/population-health-and- Research health-services-research.htm

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/psychiatry.html Psychiatry PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt)

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 programmes/phd-and-masters/psychiatry.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/psychology.html Psychology MLitt (ft & pt), DPsych (pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- NUI GalwayNUI programmes/phd-and-masters/psychology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Psychology and Health Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/psychology-health.html 259 Subject area Degree(s) available Website(s) (ft = full-time; pt = part-time) (for detailed information, including potential supervisor[s] and their research interests)

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/radiology.html Radiology PhD (pt), MD (ft & pt), MSc (ft) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/radiology.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/remedi.html REMEDI PhD (pt), MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/medicine-remedi.html

Ryan Institute www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- MSc (ft & pt) [Science] programmes/science-mri.html

Social Psychological www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Science and Cognitive Structured PhD (ft) programmes/structured-phd/social-psychological- Science cognitive-science.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/political-science-sociology.html Sociology & Politics MLitt (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/sociology-politics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Spanish MLitt programmes/phd-and-masters/spanish.html

Structured PhD (ft), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Spanish Studies MLitt (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/spanish.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Specialist Nursing Research Masters programmes/phd-and-masters/specialist-nursing.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/structured-phd/speech-language.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft & pt), Speech and programmes/phd-and-masters/speech-language.html PhD (Language Science) Language Therapy (ft & pt), MPhil (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/languagescience.html www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/health-sciences-slt-mphil.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/statistics.html Statistics MSc (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/statistics.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Studio Art PhD (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/studio-art.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft), programmes/structured-phd/surgery.html Surgery PhD (pt), MCh (ft & pt), MD (ft & pt) www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- programmes/phd-and-masters/surgery.html

TechInnovation PDip (ft) www.nuigalway.ie/techinnovation

Texts, Contexts, www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Structured PhD (ft) Cultures programmes/structured-phd/texts-contexts-cultures.html

www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Women’s Studies MLitt (ft & pt) programmes/phd-and-masters/womens-studies.html

Structured PhD (ft), www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate- Zoology MSc (ft & pt) programmes/structured-phd/zoology.html NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 260 The Research Application Process

1. Find a Supervisor/PhD Project 2. Funding and Scholarships 3. Apply Online (see page 272) Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

261 Find a Supervisor/ PhD Project

One of the most important parts of choosing a research programme is finding a supervisor who has relevant expertise in your area of interest. You can find potential supervisors and identify the key research interests of our academic staff and researchers by using our online search site: www.nuigalway.ie/findasupervisor

You can use this site to find potential supervisors When you find a supervisor who, or a project that, and identify the key research interests of our aligns with your research interests, you should academic sta˜ and researchers. Insert a keyword make contact with the relevant academic to discuss to find a PhD project or supervisor name (see matters further. They can also advise you on how to search field box, top right of web-page). For apply to become an NUI Galway research student. example, inserting the keywords ‘stem cells’ will return these results (partial screenshot shown, more entries will be displayed online):

Fig 1: Screenshot from “Find a supervisor” website NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 262 Professor Lokesh Joshi, whose research profile appears below, is NUI Galway’s Vice-President for Research. He leads the University’s research mission that firmly places NUI Galway among the top research-led universities globally.

You can then download/export your results in This details the researcher’s biography, and di˜erent formats (e.g., PDF or Excel). The output clicking on the Research tab (link) in this file includes details of the research theme and sub- section will give you more important information. theme of our current research projects. Contacts Other links to view include Publications (Book for each are also listed. Chapters, Peer Reviewed Journals, Conference Papers, and so on) (see Fig 2). This search site links to IRIS, NUI Galway’s Institutional Research Information System, which enables researchers and academic sta˜ to maintain an up-to-date CV and showcase their research expertise. For example, clicking on the hyperlink under Professor Lokesh Joshi’s name in the ‘Find Visit www.nuigalway.ie/research- our supervisor/PhD project’ supervisor column (see o¸ice/onlinesystems/iris for more Fig 1) will bring you to Professor Joshi’s entry in the information on this innovative online system. IRIS database: Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Fig 2: Screenshot from ‘Find a supervisor/PhD project’ website NUI GalwayNUI

263 Funding and Scholarships

University Scholarships External Scholarships

The Hardiman PhD Scholarships Irish Research Council (IRC) www.nuigalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships www.research.ie The Hardiman PhD Scholarships are fully-funded, four-year PhD scholarships, focused on five key Provides postgraduate funding to undertake a areas of world-class research in which the university PhD programme in all disciplines, under the oers leading expertise. The primary strategic following schemes: aim is to attract the best students to NUI Galway •• IRC Government of Ireland Postgraduate and to support their development as innovative Scholarship Scheme: supports suitably individuals who will contribute globally to economic, qualified research masters and doctoral cultural and social development. The value of the candidates pursuing or intending to pursue full- scholarship is a stipend of €16,000 per annum plus time research in any discipline. fees. Successful applicants will be expected to have a first or upper second class honours primary •• Employment Based Postgraduate Programme: degree or equivalent. Shortlisting of applicants will supports suitably qualified candidates in any be undertaken by a panel and those shortlisted will discipline working in partnership with academia be interviewed. Successful candidates will register and industry while employed by an enterprise for a full-time structured PhD in the university. partner. •• Enterprise Partnership Programme: the NUI Galway College Scholarships scheme co-funds awardees to bring great Information on PhD scholarships is available from research ideas into an enterprise with the the following College websites: support of a higher education institution. College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies www.nuigalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/ arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/ phd-research-degrees/scholarships/

College of Business, Public Policy and Law www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/

College of Engineering and Informatics www.nuigalway.ie/engineering-informatics

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences www.nuigalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and- health-sciences

College of Science www.nuigalway.ie/science/ postgraduateprogrammes/ postgraduatestructuredprogrammes/ NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 264ii Other external funding sources for international students

Irish Fulbright Commission: Fulbright US Student Awards www.fulbright.ie The Fulbright Commission of Ireland annually awards grants to Irish and EU postgraduate students, scholars, and professionals to study, research and lecture in the United States (US), and for American students to do the same in Ireland.

Wellcome Trust The George J. Mitchell Scholarships Doctoral Studentships: we work to improve health www.us-irelandalliance.org by funding great ideas. Our funding schemes Up to 12 Mitchell Scholars are chosen annually support individuals, teams, resources, seed for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline ideas, places and major initiatives in these areas: o˜ered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland biomedical science, population health, product and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on development and applied research, humanities and these criteria: scholarship, leadership and a social science, public engagement and creative sustained commitment to community and industries. public service. wellcome.ac.uk/funding The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, accommodation and a stipend for living expenses NUI Awards and travel. To be eligible for consideration in the www.nui.ie/awards/postgraduates.asp Mitchell Scholarship Program, a candidate must: The National University of Ireland also makes awards available to postgraduate research students. • be a citizen of the United States of America; • be at least 18 years of age, but not yet 30 years; Universities Ireland North/South • hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Scholarship Scheme college or university (not necessarily in the US) universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate- before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. scholarships/

The aim of this collaborative scheme is to US Federal Aid Funding (US citizens only) encourage outstanding students from the Republic www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/ of Ireland and Northern Ireland to cross the border feesfinance/federalaid/ to undertake postgraduate study and experience There are several federal programs available for US life in the other Irish jurisdiction. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) who are enrolled at NUI Galway at least half-time in a degree, International Scholarships master’s or PhD programme as follows: Federal NUI Galway International Student Scholarships Direct Loans (Subsidised and Unsubsidisd); www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/ Federal Direct PLUS loans. For details on eligible feesfinance/internationalscholarships programmes and grants, please see the website.

NUI Galway is committed to attracting high calibre Funding for Indian Students students from around the world. To this end, the www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/ university o˜ers a range of scholarships to students

feesfinance/internationalscholarships Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 from a number of countries, in line with our strategic NUI Galway o˜ers students from India a diverse international priorities. range of scholarships, including the Max Arthur Macauli˜e Special Merit Scholarship and the Sir Peter Freyer Special Merit Scholarship. Please visit the website listed above for further information. GalwayNUI

265 Other External Funding Sources for International Students More funding bodies: www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/ • The Paras Education foundation (TPEF) feesfinance/internationalscholarships • European Union • The Health Research Board Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme • International Scholarship Resources www.irishaidfellowships.ie • Open Society Foundations The Fellowship Training Programme involves • Research Careers Ireland the award of fellowships to suitably qualified candidates from target countries to undertake studies usually at postgraduate level in fields Funding for Australian Students such as development studies, rural development, The General Sir John Monash Awards: health care and education, and other disciplines www.monashawards.org/award-application which are likely to support and enhance the A minimum of 10 postgraduate scholarships are capacity of recipients to contribute to the available, per year, at a non-Australian university. development e˜ort in their own countries. Irish Only Australian citizens graduating from Australian Aid Fellowships are awarded through a number universities are eligible to apply. The John Monash of ‘strands’, each of which has a di˜erent focus in Scholarships are one of Australia’s most prestigious terms of eligible countries and subject areas. awards, recognizing potential leaders in all fields. In awarding John Monash Scholarships, China Scholarship Council factors considered include outstanding intellect, www.cscscholarship.org leadership, citizenship, a well-defined research The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is a project at a non-Australian University, the Chinese government agency which provides significance of the applicant’s potential contribution scholarships to students for doctoral studies to their field and to the community, and referee abroad. reports outlining the applicant’s abilities. Applicants to all research areas will also be considered. Education in Ireland www.educationinireland.com/en Irish Aid Scholarships This government agency is responsible for (for developing countries) promoting Irish education overseas. The website www.irishaidfellowships.ie lists various funding opportunities for international students studying in Ireland.

See also www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/feesfinance/internationalscholarships NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 266 General Information/Links See also: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research- postgraduate-programmes/researchscholarships for other funding information, including short-term funding opportunities and travel grants.

• Bioinnovate Ireland Fellowship: This is a specialist medical device innovation programme: www.bioinnovate.ie • www.revenue.ie: This website provides information on how income arising from a scholarship is exempt from tax. • www.studentfinance.ie: This website has information on financial support for further and higher education. • Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI): Applications for student grants can be made at www.susi.ie

The third step in the research application Apply process, once you have found your supervisor

or PhD project, and secured funding, is to apply Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 online: Online www.nuigalway.ie/apply For full details on how to apply, please see page

272 of this prospectus. GalwayNUI

267 Commercialising Your Research

“Orbsen Therapeutics is a stromal cell immunotherapy company spun-out from NUI Galway, and has developed technology to overcome one of the most significant challenges facing the developers of cell therapies, the purity of the cells being administered to the patient. From our base in Galway we have an international reach with over 30 collaborations across the EU, a manufacturing centre in the UK, and funding from US, Irish and EU investors. NUI Galway remains at the heart of our company and has supported us with the facilities, expertise, and networks required to build a world-class company in a highly complex and exciting field that is delivering e¯ective immuno-therapies for patients with significant unmet need.”

Larry A. Couture, PhD

NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Chief Executive Officer, Orbsen Therapeutics ltd 268 • Delivering policy, processes, guidelines and NUI Galway creates skills development for researchers. • Managing university intellectual property and an environment technologies to achieve commercial outcomes. • Running student innovation and that promotes entrepreneurship programmes. • Establishing partnerships with industry to entrepreneurship facilitate collaborative research projects. • Encouraging the establishment of start-up and innovation. companies. • Managing the Business Innovation Centre and Bioincubation facilities, which are home to over 40 companies. • Building on new business partnerships of investors and management teams for NUI Galway commercialisation activities.

Ecosystem for students Galway, and the west of Ireland, is a thriving and There is a strong innovation and entrepreneurship dynamic place for enterprise and entrepreneurs. ecosystem on campus for students. The university With a student population of over 18,000 and provides support for turning ideas into viable immense research outputs, our University plays a businesses. crucial role in underpinning this ecosystem. The Innovation O˜ice is part of a wider ecosystem The region is recognised internationally as a at the university which promotes a strong culture hotspot for sectors including med-tech, ICT, of entrepreneurship and innovation, equipping marine and creative industries. In terms of students with the required skillset to exploit technology transfer and its commercial activities commercial opportunities in their future careers. and achievements, NUI Galway continues to perform highly in relation to every other Irish The Innovation O˜ice team works with post- university. graduate and PhD students through dedicated extra-curricular programmes to support innovative Innovation O¸ice ideas and entrepreneurship. Over 5,000 students The Innovation O˜ice at NUI Galway is the have been engaged in the process since 2016. technology-transfer and entrepreneurial hub for the university. For those wanting to develop or create a med-tech startup, NUI Galway has dedicated programmes. The Innovation O˜ice works with the NUI Galway These include BioExel, Ireland’s first medtech research community in bridging the gap between accelerator, and the BioInnovate Programme which research and industry. Through this engagement is based on a approach used in Stanford University. with industry, the impact of innovations and expertise realises its full potential. Business Innovation Centre The team within the o˜ice have extensive The Innovation O˜ice o˜ers facilities in the commercial experience and a network of industry NUI Galway Business Innovation Centre of benefit Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 experts, patent agents and legal experts to help to any new company. commercially exploit research outputs for the benefit of the university and the wider community. The Business Innovation Centre is a hive of activity, with an average of five new companies joining NUI GalwayNUI Services and Supports every year and up to 40 companies based there at any one time. The Innovation O˜ice o˜ers many services and supports, including: www.nuigalway.ie/innovation 269 NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 270 What’s Next?

You’ve seen our taught courses and research programmes and are considering studying with us. This next section is our guide on what to do next: how to apply, check course fees, find taught funding and more! Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

271 How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible

Online Application Other Application Routes Applications to most postgraduate programmes at A small number of courses have an alternative NUI Galway are made online via application system. These alternate routes will be www.nuigalway.ie/apply clearly listed on the relevant programme page in this prospectus and in the online course listing The application system will be open from www.nuigalway.ie/courses. 1 November 2018 to accept applications for entry to the 2019–20 academic year. Applications are When Should I Apply? submitted via an online form, and a step-by-step Applications are open for entry in 2019 on guide will assist you through the process. 1 November 2018. Please note that NUI Galway Applicants should select the Course Instance does not set a deadline for receipt of applications Code(s) for the programme(s) that they are (with some exceptions, see page 273). Course interested in, which are available on each course quotas will be reviewed at specified times during the page of this prospectus and are also on each application cycle. course website (www.nuigalway.ie/courses) An As many courses fill up quickly, you are advised to application fee will be required and this is a non- apply early. Programmes which reach their quota refundable. You will require an active email account before these review dates will not accept new to use the system. applications You are advised therefore to apply early to avoid disappointment. Supporting Documents O˜ers will be issued on a continuous basis. We will When making an online application, most endeavour to provide you with a decision in relation programmes require additional documentation to your taught programme application within to supplement your application, such as an essay, 10 working days of submitting your completed samples of work, a CV, etc. application. To see what supporting documents, if any, may Candidates who do not have their final degree be required for your programme, please visit: marks available may be made a conditional www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad-admissions (provisional) o˜er. Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 272 You should also allow su˜icient time to make any Remaining applications will be financial, travel and accommodation arrangements reviewed on the following dates: when you are o˜ered a place. • 1 December 2018 Deposit—Taught Programmes • 1 January 2019 If you are successful in obtaining a taught • 1 February 2019 programme place, you will be obliged to pay a • 1 April 2019 non-refundable deposit (€500 generally; €1,000 • 1 June 2019 for some programmes) to secure your place. This deposit is then deducted from the full course fee. Exceptions No deposit is required for research programmes. A number of programmes have specific deadlines, for example: English Language Requirement • Professional Master of Education (PME) and Applicants from outside of Ireland whose first Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO) language is not English must provide evidence that • Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical their English-language ability meets the required Psychology). standard for admission. The required standard is Important: for the full list of programmes that that of an acceptable English-language proficiency have a set closing date, see www.nuigalway.ie/ test (an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or postgrad/closingdates equivalent for all programmes undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement of your Research Applicants programme at the University). Please visit www. nuigalway.ie/international-students/english. As a research applicant, you are advised, in the html. For information on testing centres and dates first instance prior to making an online application, of English-language proficiency tests, see www. to consult with the academic discipline, School ets.org/toefl and www.ielts.org. NOTE: the NUI or Research Centre at NUI Galway in which you Galway TOEFL institution code is 8861. intend to do your research. At this stage, you should have prepared an outline proposal for Further Information and FAQs submission for the department to consider and For more detailed information on making an support. Generally there is no closing date for application, please visit www.nuigalway.ie/ research applications. However, applications courses/how-to-apply. If you are an International for the PhD degree in the traditional format (i.e., Applicant, please visit www.nuigalway.ie/ non-Structured PhD) in the College of Arts, Social international-students/apply.html#tab3 Sciences, and Celtic Studies are considered for students commencing their programmes in Garda Vetting/Police Clearance September and January only. Some courses require students to provide garda Only applications received before mid-July and vetting or police clearance certificate(s) prior to mid-November respectively in the year will meet registration. These courses are clearly marked in these commencement requirements. PLEASE this prospectus. You can find more details about NOTE: Structured PhD applicants in the College the University’s police clearance policy at of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies must www.nuigalway.ie/admissions apply by mid-July to commence in September. In a small number of cases, a closing date has been Recognition of Prior Learning set up for research programme(s)—you are advised, The University’s Recognition of Prior Learning therefore, to check the specific research course. (RPL) process may allow students to gain admission to a programme of study or in some Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Recommendations cases to gain exemptions from some parts of We recommend that you apply early in the year a programme. This is based on demonstrated (January/February) for programmes that start in the learning achieved prior to admission. Some of the autumn (September/October), particularly if you programmes of study listed in this prospectus may are applying from outside of the European Union consider RPL applications. For further information, GalwayNUI (EU) as you will need to apply for a student visa. please contact the programme director or visit See page 280 for further information. www.nuigalway.ie/adult-education/ recognition-of-prior-learning 273 Postgraduate Fees

Postgraduate Tuition Fees Deposit—Taught Courses only Fees can be subject to change from year to year. To secure a taught course postgraduate place Please check www.nuigalway.ie/fees for exact at NUI Galway, a deposit is payable at o˜er/ individual course fees. Fees quoted are all per acceptance stage. The deposit is usually €500 annum fees. but can be €1,000 for some courses. The deposit payment is deducted from your course fee at Tuition fees for international (non-EU*) students registration. If you do not register at NUI Galway, are also listed on www.nuigalway.ie/fees then this deposit is not refundable. However, if *An EU student is defined as an EU national (i.e. you did not attain the stipulated conditions of your holding an EU passport/or birth certificate) who o˜er when a conditional o˜er was originally made, has been ordinarily resident in an EU member the deposit will be refunded to you, with the state for at least three of the five years immediately exception of the Professional Master of Education preceding their entry to the third-level course. This and Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas programmes. excludes residency for educational purposes. For more information see www.nuigalway.ie/fees. Grants Comprehensive information is available online at Methods of Payment www.studentfinance.ie. Grant applications EU fees can be paid securely online when can also be made online at www.susi.ie. For registering using a debit or credit card. additional postgraduate funding opportunities, Alternatively, you can request a bank giro online; please see pages 263 and 276. log into your student portal at www.nuigalway. ie/fees and click on the “Pay your fees” link. Tax Relief Bank giros can only be used in any bank within Full and part-time students may be entitled to the Republic of Ireland. Please retain your receipt tax relief on tuition fees. Applications for tax for proof of payment. EU fees must be paid in relief on course fees paid must be made using two equal instalments—50% on registration and an application form available from the Revenue 50% by 31 January (of the following year). If you Commissioners. See www.revenue.ie. The are being funded by a SUSI grant or another maximum amount of tax relief on tuition fees is organisation, you must provide written evidence €7,000 per annum. of this funding to the Fees O˜ice by 31 October annually. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 274 Student Support and Resources

Disability Support Service Societies The Disability Support Service (DSS), part of the With 124 active societies at NUI Galway, there is Access Centre, provides support to students who something for everyone. As part of a society, you have a disability or learning di˜iculties, including: can learn new skills, explore your interests, create a community of friends with similar interests and • Autism spectrum disorder, including goals and, of course, have great fun. Over 3,000 Asperger’s syndrome; society events are held annually, including social, • ADD/ADHD; educational and cultural elements, all of which • Blind/vision impaired; add to the vibrancy of university life. • Deaf/hard of hearing; www.socs.nuigalway.ie • DCD—dyspraxia/dysgraphia; Student Services • Mental health condition; We o˜er support to help you before, during, • Neurological condition; and after studying at NUI Galway. Our student • Significant ongoing illness; support services include accommodation, career • Physical disability; development, chaplaincy, counselling, disability support, student health and well-being, and • Specific learning difficulty, including childcare assistance. We also o˜er financial advice dyslexia and dyscalculia. and assistance, study skills and mentoring. The DSS works closely with academic sta˜ and www.nuigalway.ie/student-services other support services to enable students with a disability to become independent learners and Alumni successful graduates. If you have one or more Your relationship with NUI Galway does not stop of the above disabilities and require particular after you have completed your studies. You are an supports, it is important that you register with the NUI Galway graduate for life, and we encourage DSS as soon as you accept your o˜er to you to take full advantage of this support. You can NUI Galway by completing the online registration avail of career advice and alumni discounts, attend form at www.nuigalway.ie/disability. events, receive our newsletters and publications, and participate in reunions. Make sure to keep in touch Students’ Union after you’ve left. We want to hear from you and At the centre of campus, the student experience keep you up-to-date with what’s happening. is amplified by the Students’ Union (SU). The SU www.nuigalway.ie/alumni-friends aims to take your voice to the university at every level. Student representatives are in each college, Childcare ensuring that all students can have their say via Spraoi Early Learning Centre operates the their rep. Your SU complements the university’s University Crèche, located close to campus. At provision of welfare services, and can o˜er advice Spraoi, the focus is on learning through play, and and support to students. The SU also provides part- sensory play. Parents of children who are interested time employment opportunities for students. www. in enrolling children in the Crèche should contact su.nuigalway.ie [email protected]. For a tour or for more Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 information, contact the Crèche Manager, Niamh Heneghan, on +353 91 493 739. NUI GalwayNUI

275 Postgraduate Funding: taught courses

NOTE: see page 264 for research funding For more information about eligibility criteria and information. how to apply, please see: www.nuigalway.ie/international Funding There are several sources of funding available to Springboard and ICT Skills students who fall within certain eligibility criteria, Conversion Programme including student grants. A comprehensive list is Springboard began in 2011 as part of the available online at www.studentfinance.ie. Family Government’s Jobs Initiative. It complements the and/or personal income is a key factor that will be core State-funded education and training system assessed when you apply for a grant, but there and provides free or 90% funded upskilling are other criteria. Visit our Funding website (it lists and reskilling higher education opportunities course-specific scholarship opportunities) at: in areas of identified skills need. The ICT skills www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_scholarships conversion programme is being provided as part of the joint Government–Industry ICT Action Scholarships Plan 2014–2018. The programme is targeted At NUI Galway, we are keen to ensure that the at jobseekers, who already hold a Level 8 or brightest and most committed students progress equivalent qualification, to undergo an intensive to postgraduate study. Our generous Postgraduate full-time or part-time programme of study and Scholarships (valued at €1,500 per student) are work experience, to acquire honours-degree- designed to reward excellent students who have level ICT programming skills. attained first class honours in their undergraduate Springboard courses and the ICT skills studies. Details of the Taught Masters Scholarship conversion programme are now run as a joint Scheme, and all other course-specific scholarships initiative under the banner brand Springboard+. and bursaries available, are online at Each year some of our postgraduate courses are www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate_scholarships funded via Springboard+. NUI Galway is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. The University More information is available online: o˜ers a number of partial international scholarships www.education.ie/en/Learners/ on a competitive basis to international students. NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate Information/Upskilling-and-Training-options 276 Training Places For Approved Springboard Courses for 2019–20 Unemployed/Low Income Groups • Specialist Diploma in Lean and Quality Systems, Springboard courses are free educational courses, Level 8 o˜ered as part of a government/Higher Education • Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Sciences, Authority initiative, aimed at both job seekers and Level 8 those in employment. All courses are part-time • Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and flexible, enabling students to keep their Management, Level 9 social protection supports while seeking work • Postgraduate Diploma in Technology or upskill while in employment. All courses lead Commercialisation, Level 9 to qualifications in enterprise sectors which are growing and need skilled personnel, including • Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Software information and communications technology Design and Development—Industry Stream), (ICT); the medical devices sector; biopharma- Level 8 pharmachem; green energy; international financial • MSc in AgInnovation, Level 9 services; and the food and beverage sector. As a further e˜ort to enhance access and Qualifications are also available in cross-enterprise participation opportunities for unemployed and skills such as Six Sigma, Lean and Quality low-income groups, NUI Galway has approved a Systems, Technology Commercialisation and Scholarship Scheme to reduce fees for applicants Innovation Management. in receipt of Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s NUI Galway has received funding from the national Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment, Disability Springboard scheme for courses over the last five Allowance, Community Employment Scheme, or years. For further information, including details on Social Insurance Contribution Credits, and who eligibility and making an application, visit wish to enrol for part-time degree, diploma and www.nuigalway.ie/adult-learning/springboard master’s courses provided by the university, and or www.springboardcourses.ie who meet Department of Social Protection income thresholds. Find out more at: www.nuigalway.ie/ adult-learning/faqs/fees-funding-&-scholarships Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

277 International Postgraduates NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 278 International students make up 20% of full-time students at NUI Galway.

We welcome applications from international International Entry Requirements students for postgraduate degree programmes Entry requirements vary by programme. Most across a wide range of disciplines. International master’s programmes are specialised and, therefore, students make up 20% of full-time students at may require students to have studied a relevant NUI Galway, and we also have a large number subject at undergraduate level. Some programmes, of international faculty and researchers from however, are open to students from di˜erent around the world. disciplines who are looking to study new subjects at postgraduate level. We have many years’ The university campus is a 10-minute walk experience assessing qualifications from di˜erent from the centre of Galway, one of Ireland’s most countries around the world. If you are unsure about popular destinations for international visitors and how your academic qualifications compare to students alike, and a place that o˜ers a safe and the Irish system, please contact the International culturally vibrant environment where you can A˜airs O˜ice, NUI Galway at www.nuigalway.ie/ easily feel at home. international-students/country.html Postgraduate Programmes There are a number of di˜erent levels of English Language Requirements All applicants whose first language is not English, postgraduate degree programmes in the Irish or who have not been educated through the higher education system. The most common levels medium of English during their two most recent for international students studying in Ireland are years of study, must present one of the following master’s and doctoral (PhD) programmes. qualifications in the English language:

Taught Master’s All Colleges IELTS* TOEFL Pearson PTE Taught master’s degrees normally last one or All programmes* 6.5 88 61 two years and consist of classes, seminars and coursework and a major project or a written No less than IELTS 5.5 in any component. *Please check our website for course-specific language dissertation. Entry to a Taught master’s is requirements. open usually to applicants holding an Language tests must be undertaken no more honours-level bachelor degree or an equivalent than two years prior to commencement of international qualification. your programme at the University.

Research Masters NUI Galway provides pre-sessional English- language courses for students who fall below Research Mmaster’s degrees usually last a our English-language requirements. Please contact minimum of two years and involve working on the International A˜airs O˜ice, NUI Galway, for a research project under faculty supervision further information. and the submission of a thesis. Entry to a Research master’s is open usually to applicants How to Apply holding an honours level Bachelor degree or International students apply for postgraduate an equivalent international qualification. programmes the same way as all other students, normally via www.nuigalway.ie/apply (see page PhD (NFQ Level 10) 272 for more information). Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 PhD degree programmes involve carrying out research under faculty supervision, Tuition Fees International students from within the European usually for a period of four years, and the Union/European Economic Area (EU-EEA) pay submission of a thesis. Structured PhD

the same EU tuition fees as students from Ireland. GalwayNUI programmes also include a significant amount Students from outside the EU/EEA are charged of professional and general skills training in the full economic fees. Please refer to page 274 for addition to research. further information. 279 Celebrating Holi (Festival of Colours) International on campus. Postgraduates

Immigration Regulations Non-EU/EEA students who require a student Postgraduate Permit Scheme visa should apply to the Irish Naturalisation and The Irish Government has extended the Immigration Service as soon as they receive Third Level Graduate Scheme, for non-EU/ their Letter of Acceptance from NUI Galway. EEA students at Level 9 and above of the National Framework of Qualifications. The All non-EU/EEA nationals are subject to new permission will double the ‘stay back immigration control at the point of entry to the option’ for master’s and PhD students from 12 Irish state. You therefore should ensure that months to 24 months. you have your NUI Galway o˜er letter available to show to immigration o˜icials to prove that you are entering the state with the intention of pursuing a course of study in Ireland. Your passport will then be stamped, noting your reason for entering the state, which is to study.

All non-EU/EEA citizens are also required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) within 30 days of arriving in Cost of Living The cost of living in Galway is Ireland. Further information is provided to approximately 9% cheaper than that of students by the International A˜airs O˜ice upon Dublin city. NUI Galway is located right in the arrival at NUI Galway. heart of the city and therefore transport costs For more information, please visit the ‘Before are kept to a minimum. More information You Arrive’ section of the university website: on the cost of living can be found at www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/ www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Galway

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate prearrival.html 280 Getting Here Most international students arrive in Ireland at one of the two main international airports: Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport.

Dublin Airport is approximately 200 km from Galway. Two bus operators, Citylink and GoBus, provide hourly bus departures from outside the main airport terminal building directly to Galway (three hours). Shannon Airport is approximately 85 km from Galway and is a popular option for students arriving from North America. Bus Éireann operates a regular service from outside the terminal building to Galway (90 minutes).

Ireland West Airport Knock is 70 km north of Galway and o˜ers connections to some UK Support Services for and European hubs. International Students Irish Rail provides a train service from Dublin to NUI Galway provides a comprehensive advisory Galway. The Galway train station (Ceannt Station) is and support service for international students located just o˜ Eyre Square in the city centre and is to help ensure that any problems of adjustment a 15-minute walk from the NUI Galway campus. are minimised.

Accommodation International Student Orientation There are a number of di˜erent accommodation The International A˜airs O˜ice organises a options available to students every year. comprehensive orientation programme for all new international students at the beginning of There are two student residences on campus term. Orientation includes campus tours and and there are also seven privately-owned student library tours, as well as introductions to the wide residences located o˜ campus but within easy range of other support services available to all reach of the university. Please be advised that students, including campus services and facilities, there is limited availability in student residences accommodation, health, disability support, student so please visit www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/ counselling and chaplaincy, as well as student accommodation for more information. sports clubs and societies. Representatives of the The NUI Galway student residences provide Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) also self-catering housing for students. Most attend to advise non-EU students on registration student residences provide designated rooms with the local immigration o˜ice. for postgraduate students, and are ideal for international students travelling to Galway on In Your Country their own or who are not experienced in renting Sta˜ from the International A˜airs O˜ice regularly private accommodation. travel to many countries throughout the world to develop partnerships with international universities, The majority of postgraduate students live in attend education fairs and exhibitions, and advise private o˜-campus accommodation, such as shared students on applying to the university. We also apartments or houses, often with other students. have a network of representatives and alumni in Students opting for private accommodation rather many countries, including the United States, India than a student residence are advised to arrive in and China, who are available to advise students Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Galway at least two weeks prior to the start of term thinking about studying at NUI Galway. For more to look for accommodation in the private rented information, please contact: sector. Temporary accommodation can be arranged The International A˜airs O˜ice, NUI Galway, in one of Galway’s youth hostels or Bed and 7 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland Breakfast establishments. GalwayNUI www.nuigalway.ie/international E: [email protected] T: +353 91 495 277 F: + 353 91 495 551 281 Learning at NUI Galway

James Hardiman Library The Research and Learning team consists of The library o˜ers a wide range of quality and Academic Skills Librarians, Academic Skills innovative services, and sta˜ are committed to Assistants, Research Support Librarian, Research supporting excellence in teaching, learning and Impact Librarian, Special Collections sta˜ and research. Adjacent to the library is the Hardiman Archivists. They o˜er training and skills programmes Research Building (pictured below). This to students, sta˜ and researchers. The Academic building facilitates knowledge generation Skills Librarians o˜er a suite of generic training and fosters collaboration in a flexible space sessions at both an introductory and an advanced dedicated to research. level. The Academic Skills Assistants o˜er an enquiry service both online and face-to-face. A Space for Learning The role of the Research Support Librarian is There are nearly 2,000 study spaces in the library, to guide and support researchers throughout the most equipped with sockets, and WiFi is available research process. The Research Impact Librarian throughout. The Library Maker Space, located on will advise on broadening and increasing the impact the ground floor, is a space for engaged teaching of your research. The remit of the Digital Publishing and learning. It is home to our 3D printing service and Data Management Librarian is focused on and a space where students can be creative, supporting researchers in relation to open access develop and share ideas, innovate and generally publishing on ARAN (NUI Galway’s institutional make stu˜. Here you will also find computers with repository). Special Collections sta¸ will assist you the necessary design software to bring your ideas in making the best use of our Special Collections to life through rapid prototyping. There are also and the Archivists provide one-to-one support Raspberry Pi and Arduino kits for student use. and training to make the most of our Archival Collections. Information Resources The library provides access to over 500,000 The Academic Writing Centre provides one-to-one print books, 350,000 e-books and over 70,000 support and assistance with academic writing. The e-journals. There is an extensive collection of Library and IT Service Desk will help you make the unique archives in areas such as history, literature, most of both library and IT services. politics and theatre. Our Special Collections include wonderful collections of rare and local www.library.nuigalway.ie books, maps and newspapers. [email protected]

Help and Support Library sta˜ will be delighted to give you any assistance you need to find your way around our collections, whether print or online. NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 282 Services Available to Postgraduates Include: • Publication and discovery services for your completed research; • Management and hosting of your completed research data; • Subscription to identifier services for you, your publications and your data via ORCIDs, Digital Object Identifiers, handles and DataCite DOIs; • Digitisation services, including high-quality self-service facilities and mediated facilities for mass digitisation, for appropriately funded projects; • Long-term preservation services for appropriately funded projects. library.nuigalway.ie/collections/archives

• Metadata services for digital materials library.nuigalway.ie/collections/ description, discovery and linking may specialcollections also be able to help with text processing, data transformation, OCR and related Landed Estate Collections technologies to get you started on your These are papers relating to a number of estates project. in the west of Ireland, including legal, estate management and family/personal information.

Special Collections and Archives Political and Conflict Collections The James Hardiman Library holds unique archival These include papers relating to the period of and special collections, dating from 1485 to the ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland as well as present. The world-class facilities, including a 36- international human rights issues, including the seat reading room and dedicated exhibition space, archives of Brendan Duddy, the Ruairí Ó Brádáigh make the Hardiman Library a hub for learning and papers, and the papers of Professor Kevin Boyle. showcasing innovation. Irish Language and Literature Collections Digital Archives These feature material from Conradh na Gaeilge, Examples of world-leading projects in digital the Tadhg Seoige papers and Lamhscribhinní archives and access include the partnerships Dubhghlas de hÍde. between NUI Galway and the Abbey and Gate theatres to digitise their archives and complement Computer and research and learning. The university is committed Internet Access to enabling digital access to its archives, and has developed digital projects from the west of Ireland On registration, you will get an email landscape archive of Tim Robinson, the archive of account, secure file storage, unlimited Northern Ireland interlocutor Brendan Duddy, and internet access and access to software (over the Balfour album of photographs of the west of 150 products available). There are 1,600 Ireland taken in the 19th century. computers available on campus in dedicated computer suites. There is campus-wide, free Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Theatre and Literary Collections WiFi (wireless network), so you can use your These collections include the John McGahern own laptop, netbook, or smartphone. You will archive, the Abbey Theatre archive, the Druid also be using NUI Galway’s Virtual Learning Theatre archive, the Galway International Arts Environment (BlackBoard) to access learning

Festival collection, as well as holdings relating and library materials, collaborate on projects GalwayNUI to the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, the Thomas Kilroy and communicate with teaching sta˜. papers, Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, the Arthur www.nuigalway.ie/iss4students Shields papers and the Siobhán McKenna papers. 283 NUI Galway Sport

Sports Outdoor Amenities Include: NUI Galway recognises the relationship • an eight-lane synthetic, international between academic performance, health and standard track, with jumping and throwing well-being. The Sport and Recreation Unit has facilities; a mission to promote participation in sport and • a complex catering for Gaelic games, physical activities by all students and sta˜, and rugby, soccer, hockey and cross-country; to support higher standards of performance • floodlit artificial surfaces catering; in sport and physical activity for elite sports for multi-sports; individuals and teams within NUI Galway. • tennis courts. NUI Galway boasts outstanding sports and The university’s river-side location ensures recreational resources. Indoor international water sports clubs are very active: you can get standard facilities include: involved in rowing, kayaking, windsurfing, sub- • a 600-square-metre sports complex; aqua activities, and more! • a 25-metre, 6-lane swimming pool; • a National League basketball arena; There are over 50 active and vibrant sports and recreational clubs at NUI Galway. Joining and • a 130-piece cardiovascular gym; participating in a sports club is a part of the • fitness studios; overall student experience, and it is through • squash and racquetball courts; your active participation in the sports clubs and • a competition-style climbing wall. recreational programmes that you will make new friends and learn life-long skills.

50 active and vibrant sports and

NUI Galway NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate recreational clubs 284 Recent NUI Galway Sports Scholarship recipients

High Performance Sport Recent Sporting Achievements NUI Galway has a proud tradition in high Rowing performance sport. The university has produced NUI Galway Boat Club (NUIGBC) has worked to competitors at European and World Championship establish itself as the most successful university level together with representatives at the Olympics rowing club in Ireland. Over the last five years, the Games and Paralympics. Currently the university university’s men’s and women’s teams have won has athletes competing on the international stage 35 National Rowing Championships and competed in such sports as athletics, swimming, rowing, at the World U23 Championships and the World basketball, soccer, kayaking, cycling, sailing, University Games. archery, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, judo and rugby. We are particularly proud of the growth Gaelic Sports in our female international representatives in all NUI Galway were proud of the contribution of its sports NUI Galway has a number of partnerships students to Galway’s winning of the Liam McCarty with national sport federations and deliver high Cup in 2017 with three NUI Galway players performance programmes to provide a pathway receiving All Stars. 2017 saw the return of the for our athletes to participate on the international Sigerson team to the final, losing by a single point, stage. and our camogie team winning the Purcell Cup.

In Gaelic games, NUI Galway students are to the Rugby forefront of many inter-county teams in hurling, NUI Galway and Connacht Rugby entered football and camogie throughout the country with into a partnership in 2013 to develop sporting, representatives at senior and under-21 levels. academic, research and educational links. The Currently, NUI Galway GAA fields 15 teams in partnership aims to nurture the next generation of hurling, football, ladies football and camogie. sports performers and scholars. A large number of Connacht Senior and Academy players are completing their academic studies at NUI Galway as part of the partnership. For the last three years, NUI Galway Women’s Rugby Club has won the All-Ireland College Rugby League.

Basketball Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI Galway men’s basketball team is the current Irish intervarsity and division 1 champions with members of the team selected to play for Ireland.

We plan to o¸er Postgraduate Sports The women’s basketball team is now established in GalwayNUI Scholarships in 2018–19. For more the Premier Basketball League. information go to www.nuigalway.ie/sports

285 Find Out More

Other Useful Contacts Postgraduate Admissions O¸ice NUI Galway Main NUI Galway Switchboard T: +353 91 524 411 F: +353 91 525 700 General Admissions Queries www.nuigalway.ie | www.oegaillimh.ie T: +353 91 492 844 E: [email protected] Accommodation and Welfare O¸ice www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad Áras Uí Chathail, NUI Galway T: +353 91 492 364 All Research Programmes E: [email protected] T: +353 91 495 332 www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/accommodation E: [email protected]

Taught Programmes Alumni O¸ice, NUI Galway T: +353 91 492 844 T: +353 91 493 750 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

College of Arts, Social Sciences, Burren College of Art and Celtic Studies Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare E: [email protected] T: +353 65 707 7200 F: +353 65 707 7201 E: [email protected] J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics www.burrencollege.ie E: [email protected]

College of Engineering and Informatics Centre for Adult Learning and E: [email protected] Professional Development T: +353 91 494 066 Information Technology E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.nuigalway.ie/adult-learning A separate prospectus of part-time and professional College of Medicine, Nursing development courses is available on request. and Health Sciences E: [email protected] Disability Support Service NUI Galway College of Science T: + 353 91 493 541 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] School of Law www.nuigalway.ie/disability E: [email protected] Fees O¸ice School of Nursing and Midwifery Áras Uí Chathail, NUI Galway E: [email protected] T: +353 91 492 386 F: +353 91 495 553

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate E: [email protected] | www.nuigalway.ie/fees 286 International A¸airs O¸ice NUI Galway Useful Links T: +353 91 495 277 Irish Naturalisation and Immigration E: [email protected] Service (study visa advice) www.nuigalway.ie/international-students www.inis.gov.ie

Education in Ireland Mature Students O¸ice (Information on the Irish education system) T: +353 91 492 695 www.educationinireland.ie E: [email protected] www.nuigalway.ie/mature Discover Ireland (information for international visitors) Student Information Desk (SID) www.discoverireland.ie NUI Galway T: +353 495 999 National Bus and Train Companies E: [email protected] www.citylink.ie www.gobus.ie www.nuigalway.ie/sid www.buseireann.ie www.irishrail.ie Student Services Including: Childcare, Chaplains, Counsellors, Airports in Ireland Societies, Clubs, Student Health Unit www.dublinairport.com T: +353 91 492 364 3 hours to Galway www.nuigalway.ie/student-services www.shannonairport.com 1½ hours to Galway Information Solutions and Services www.irelandwestairport.com Help Desk (situated in James Hardiman Library) 1½ hours to Galway T: +353 91 493 777 www.corkairport.com E: [email protected] 3 hours to Galway nuigalway.ie/information-solutions-and-services

Career Development Centre T: +353 493 589 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 www.nuigalway.ie/careers NUI GalwayNUI

287 General Index PAGE PAGE Accommodation and Welfare O˜ice 286 Informatics, Data Analytics, Physical and 224 Adult Learning and Professional Computational Sciences—research theme 286 Development, Centre for Information Solutions and Services 286 Alumni 275 Innovation O˜ice 268 Apoptosis Research Centre (ARC) 220 Insight, Centre for Data Analytics 226 Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy 234 Institute for Lifecourse and Society 237 Apply, how to 261, 272 International postgraduates 278 Archives, Library 283 Investing in your future, our campus is 20 Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Research growing 227 Cluster Irish Centre for High-End Computing 16, 226 Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC) 222 (ICHEC) Biomedical Science and Engineering— Irish Centre for Human Rights 238 219 research theme Irish Centre for Social Gerontology (ICSG) 237 Blood Cancer Network Ireland (BCNI) 220 James Hardiman Library 282 Breast Cancer Research Institute 220 Library (James Hardiman Library) 282 Bringing Bold Ideas to Life 14 Meet us 296 Campus 1 Moore Institute for Research in the 243 Careers 10 Humanities and Social Studies Centre for Astronomy 227 Nanoscale Biophotonics 226 Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland National Centre for Biomedical 223 220 (CCMI) Engineering Science (NCBES) National Centre for Laser Application Centre for Clinical Health Services Research 221, 227 and Development (CCHSRD) 238 (NCLA) Centre for Disability Law and Policy (CDLP) 238 Online programmes 24, 294 Plant & AgriBiosciences Research Centre Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance 244 232 Centre for Health from Environment 232 (PABC) Centre for Irish Studies 245 Police clearance/garda vetting 273 Centre for Pain Research (CPR) 223 Postgraduate Admissions O˜ice 286 Closing dates 273 Professional Development 286 Commercialising your resaearch 268 Prostate Cancer Institute 220 Computers 283 Rankings 6 Contacts (General) 286 Recognition of Prior Learning 273 Conversion Courses 295 Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) 223 Regenerative, Modular & Developmental CÚRAM 222 222 Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL) Data Science Institute (DSI) 226 Research Highlights, some 16 De Brún Centre for Mathematics 227 Research Programmes, & Programmes 250, Employment 10 Listing 253 Environment, Marine and Energy—research 229 Research Studies 216 theme Ryan Institute, The 230 Fees, Postgraduate 274 Scholarships 12, 264 Find out more 286 Societies 275 Flexible, online programmes 24, 294 Sport 284 264, Funding, postgraduate 276 St. Angela’s College 214 Funding, scholarships 12, 264 Stokes Applied Maths Research Cluster 227 Galway City 22 Student support and resources 275 Garda vetting/police clearance 273 Students Union (SU) 275 UNESCO Child and Family Research Global education 8 237 Centre Glycoscience Research Group 221 What’s next? 271 Health Promotion Research Centre 239 Whitaker Institute 237 How to apply 261, 272 Why choose NUI Galway? 2 Humanities in Context 264 Immigration, registration with Irish 280 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate immigration service 288 Index of Taught Programmes by College/School

Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge School of Humanities

Ardscileanna Gaeilge do Mhúinteoirí 40 Journalism 60

Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála 41 Literature and Publishing 61

Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin 42 Old and Middle Irish 65

Conference Interpreting 43 Playwriting & Dramaturgy 53

Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach 44 Public Advocacy and Activism 75

Léann an Aistriúcháin 46 Theatre Practice and Production 54

Léann Teanga 45 Values and Knowledge 73

Writing 59

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Advanced Language Skills: Burren College of Art (BCA) 34 French, German, Italian or Spanish Art and Ecology 76 Classics 67 Fine Art 78 French 35 Fine Art: Studio Art 77 German Literature/Language 36 School of Education International Contemporary Literatures and Media 71 Education (Professional Master of, [Post-Primary]) 28 Nua-Ghaeilge 37 Education in Design, Learning & Technology 29 Spanish 38 Education (Special and Inclusive Education) 30 Translation Studies 39 Education Leadership 31 School of Political Science and Sociology Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil san, [Iar-bhunscoil) 32 Family Support Studies 83 Special Educational Needs 33 Global Women’s Studies: 72 School of Geography and Archaeology Gender, Globalisation and Rights

Archaeology 47 Politics and Sociology 74

Coastal & Marine Environments: Social Work 88 48 Physical Processes, Policy & Practice Social Work, Practice Teaching, 89 Environment, Society and Development 82 Supervision & Management

Landscape Archaeology 49 School of Psychology

School of Humanities Applied Behaviour Analysis 79

Culture and Colonialism 66 Clinical Neuroscience 80

Digital Cultures 63 Clinical Psychology 81

Digital Media 62 Health Psychology 85

Drama and Theatre Studies 51 Psychology (HDip—Conversion) 86

English 58 Psychology (HDip—Full) 87

Film and Theatre 56 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Film Production & Direction 55 Interdiciplinary

Film Studies: Theory and Practice 57 Health Promotion 84

History 70 Medieval Studies 64

Irish Studies—Literature and History 68 GalwayNUI

Irish Studies—Literature and Music 69

Irish Theatre History and Archives 52 289 College of Engineering & Informatics

School of Engineering & Informatics

Biomedical Engineering 126

Civil Engineering 127

Computer Science (Data Analytics) 137

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 130

Electronic & Computer Engineering 128 College of Business, Public Policy and Law Energy Systems Engineering 131 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Enterprise Systems 132 Accounting 93 Mechanical Engineering (ME) 133 Business Analytics 108 Mechanical Engineering (MSc) 134 Digital Marketing 113 Occupational Safety Engineering & Ergonomics 135 Economic Science 104 Software Design & Development (External Stream) 138 Global Environmental Economics 105 Software Design & Development (HDip) 139 Health Economics 106 Software Design & Development (Industry Stream) 140 Higher Diploma in Business Studies 92 Software Design & Development (MSc) 141 Human Resource Management 99 Software Engineering 142 Information Systems Management 107 Software Engineering & Database Technologies 143 Innovation Management 97 AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & 144 International Accounting and Analytics (Pathway A) 94 Entrepreneurship International Accounting and Analytics (Pathway B) 95 TechInnovation 145

International Finance 96 Water Resources Engineering (MSc) 136 International Management 102

International Marketing and Exporting 112 College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Marketing Management 109 School of Nursing and Midwifery

Marketing Practice 110 Nursing: Acute Medicine 148 Nursing: Advanced Practice Nursing 149 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 98 Nursing: Advanced Practice with Prescribing 150 Strategy Innovation and People Management 100 Nursing: Children;’s Palliative/Complex Care 151 Interdiscipinary Nursing: Education 152 Technology Management 101 Nursing: Emergency Care 153 Technology Commercialisation 103 Nursing: Gerontology 154 Shannon College of Hotel Management Nursing: Intensive Care 155

Business and Hospitality 114 Nursing: Midwifery (HDip) 156 Nursing: Nurse/Midwife Prescribing 157 School of Law Nursing: Nursing Education 158 International and Comparative Business Law 115 Nursing: Oncology and Haematology 159 International and Comparative Disability Law 116 and Policy Nursing: Palliative Care 160 International Criminal Law 117 Nursing: Perioperative 161 Nursing: Public Health Nursing 162 International Human Rights 118 Nursing: Wound Healing & Tissue Repair 163 International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy 119 School of Health Sciences Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law & Conflict 120 Childhood Speech, Language and 164 LLB 121 Communication Needs Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine 165 Public Law 120 Podiatric Medicine 166 LLM (General) 123 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 290 Index of Taught Programmes by College/School

College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences College of Science School of Medicine School of Natural Sciences Cellular Manufacturing & Therapy 181 AgriBiosciences 207 Cheminformatics and Toxicology 182 Agricultural, Climate Change & Transitions 204 Clinical Education 171 Applied Microbiology 202 Clinical Primary Care Modules 172 Biodiversity and Land Use Planning 205 Clinical Research 173 (Blended Learning or Modular Basis) Endovascular Surgery 176 Biomedical Science 188 Exercise Physiology and its Application in Therapy 183 Biomedical Science (Continuous/Modular) 189 Healthcare Simulation & Patient Safety 163 Biotechnology 203 Medical Science 177 Cancer Research 213 Microcopsy & Imaging 180 Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security 206 Multidisciplinary Radiology 168 Environmental Leadership 210 Orthopaedic and Rheumatological Medicine 174 Medical Technologies Regulatory Affairs and 197 Quality (Cert) Preventive Cardiology 166 Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (MSc) 198 Regenerative Medicine 178 Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (HDip) 199 Surgery 175 Sustainable Resource Management: 208 Policy and Practice School of Mathematics, Statistics & Applied Mathematics Applied Mathematics 192 Biomedical Genomics 190 Computational Genomics 191 Mathematics 193 School of Physics Astronomical Instrumentation 194 Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) 195 Medical Physics 196 Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety 209 Occupational Health & Safety (Top Up) 211 Interdisciplinary Neuropharmacology 200 Toxicology 201 School of Chemistry Chemistry Research 212 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 NUI GalwayNUI

291 Courses/programmes Gaeilge Fheidhmeach 45 German Literature/Language 36 (alphabetical order) Global Environemental Economics 105

TAUGHT COURSES PAGE Global Women’s Studies: Gender, Globalisation and Rights 72 Accounting 93 Health Economics 106 Advanced Healthcare Practice & Research 170 Health Psychology 85 Advanced Language Skills: French, German, Italian or Spanish 34 Healthcare Simulation & Patient Safety 169 AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & Entrepreneurship 144 History 70 AgriBiosciences 207 Human Resource Management 99 Agricultural, Climate Change & Transitions 204 Information Systems Management 107 Applied Behaviour Analysis 79 Innovation Management 97 Applied Mathematics 192 International Accounting and Analytics (A); (B) 94, 95 Applied Microbiology 202 International and Comparative Business Law 115 Archaeology 47 International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy 116 Ardscileanna Gaeilge do Mhúinteoirí 40 International Contemporary Literatures & Media 71 Art and Ecology 76 International Criminal Law 117 Astronomical Instrumentation 194 International Finance 96 Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála 41 International Human Rights 118 Biodiversity and Land Use Planning 205 International Management 102 Biomedical Engineering 126 International Marketing and Exporting 112 Biomedical Genomics 190 International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy 119 Biomedical Science; Biomedical Science (Continuous/Modular) 188, 189 Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine 165 Biotechnology 203 Irish Studies—Literature and History; —Literature and Music 68, 69 Business Analytics 108 Irish Theatre History and Archives 52 Business and Hospitality 114 Journalism 60 Business Studies 92 Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) 195 Cellular Manufacturing & Therapy 181 Landscape Archaeology 49 Cheminformatics and Toxicology 182 Léann an Aistriúcháin 46 Childhood Speech, Language and Communication Needs 164 Léann Teanga 45 Civil Engineering 127 Literature and Publishing 61 Classics 67 LLB 121 Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin 42 Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security 206 LLM (General) 123 Clinical Education 171 Marketing Management; Marketing Practice 109, 110 Clinical Neuroscience 80 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 98 Clinical Primary Care Modules 172 Mathematics 193 Clinical Psychology 81 Mechanical Engineering (ME); (MSc) 133, 134 Clinical Research 173 Medical Physics 196 Coastal & Marine Environments: Physical Processes, Policy & Medical Science 177 48 Practice Medical Technologies Regulatory A˜airs & Quality (Cert) 197 Computational Genomics 191 Medical Technology Regulatory A˜airs (MSc); (HDip) 198, 199 Computer Science (Data Analytics) 137 Medieval Studies 64 Conference Interpreting 43 Microcopsy & Imaging 180 Culture and Colonialism 66 Multidisciplinary Radiology 168 Digital Cultures 63 Neuropharmacology 200 Digital Marketing 113 Nua-Ghaeilge 37 Digital Media 62 Nursing: Acute Medicine 148 Drama and Theatre Studies 51 Nursing: Advanced Practice Nursing 149 Economic Science 104 Nursing: Advanced Practice with Prescribing 150 Education (Professional Master of) 28 Nursing: Children’s Palliative/Complex Care 151 Education (Special and Inclusive Education) 30 Nursing: Education 152 Education in Design, Learning & Technology 29 Nursing: Emergency Care 153 Education Leadership 31 Electrical & Electronic Engineering 130 Nursing: Gerontology 154 Electronic & Computer Engineering 128 Nursing: Intensive Care 155 Endovascular Surgery 176 Nursing: Midwifery (HDip) 156 Energy Systems Engineering 131 Nursing: Nurse/Midwife Prescribing 157 English 58 Nursing: Nursing Education 158 Enterprise Systems 132 Nursing: Oncology and Haematology 159 Environment, Society and Development 82 Nursing: Palliative Care 160 Environmental Leadership 209 Nursing: Perioperative 161 Exercise Physiology and its Application in Therapy 183 Nursing: Public Health Nursing 162 Family Support Studies 83 Nursing: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair 163 Film and Theatre; Film Production & Direction 56, 55 Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety; & Top-Up 209, 211

Film Studies: Theory and Practice 57 Oideachas (Máistir Gairmiúil) 32

Fine Art; Fine Art: Studio Art 77, 78 Old and Middle Irish 65

French 35 Orthopaedic and Rheumatological Medicine 174 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 292 Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law & Conflict 120 English 255 Playwriting & Dramaturgy 53 Environmental Science 255 Podiatric Medicine 167 Film Studies 255 Politics and Sociology 74 French 255 Preventive Cardiology 166 General Practice 256 Psychology (HDip—Conversion); Psychology (HDip—Full) 86, 87 Geography 256 Public Advocacy and Activism 75 German 256 Public Law 122 Global Women’s Studies 256 Regenerative Medicine 178 Health Promotion 256 Social Work 88 Health Psychology Practice 256 Social Work, Practice Teaching, Supervision & Management 89 History 256 Software Design & Development (External Stream); (HDip) 138, 139 Human Rights 256 Software Design & Development (Industry Stream); (MSc) 140, 141 Industrial Engineering 256 Software Engineering 142 Information Technology 256 Software Engineering & Database Technologies 143 Insight Centre for Data Analytics [Engineering]; [Science] 257 Spanish 38 International Cultural Studies 257 Special Educational Needs 33 Irish Studies 257 Strategy Innovation and People Management (SIPM) 100 Italian 257 Key Enabling Technologies 257 Surgery 175 Language Science 257 Sustainable Resource Management: Policy and Practice 208 Latin American Studies 257 TechInnovation 145 Law 257 Technology Commercialisation; Technology Management 103, 101 Learning Sciences 257 Theatre Practice and Production 54 Marine Sciences 257 Toxicology 201 Marketing 257 Translation Studies 39 Mathematics 257 Values and Knowledge 73 Mechanical Engineering 257 Water Resources Engineering (MSc) 136 Medicine 258 Writing 59 Medieval Studies 258

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES PAGE Microbiology 258 Cancer Research 212 NCBES [Science] 258 Chemistry Research 213 Nua-Ghaeilge 258 Agribiosciences 253 Nursing & Midwifery 258 Anaesthesia 253 Obstetrics and Gynaecology 258 Anatomy 253 Occupational Health and Hygiene 258 Applied Behaviour Analysis 253 Occupational Therapy 258 Applied Mathematics 253 Old and Middle Irish 258 Archaeology 253 Paediatrics 258 Bacteriology 253 Pathology 258 Biochemistry & Chromosome Biology 253 Perception, Cognition and Action 259 Bioinformatics 253 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 259 Bioinnovate, Bioinnovation 253 Philosophy; Philosophy of Art and Culture (inter-institutional) 259 Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 253 Physics 259 Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering Science 254 Physiology 259 Biostatistics 254 Plant Agribiosciences 259 Botany/Plant Science 254 Podiatric Medicine 259 Business Information Systems 254 Political Science and Sociology 259 Business, Public Policy and Law 254 Population Health and Health Science Research 259 Cancer Research 254 Psychiatry 259 Cellular and Molecular Biology 254 Psychology; Psychology and Health 259 Celtic Studies/Léann Ceilteach 254 Radiology 260 Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CELT) 254 REMEDI 260 Chemistry 254 Ryan Institute [Science] 260 Child and Youth Research 254 Social Psychological Science and Cognitive Science 260 Children’s Studies 254 Sociology & Politics 260 Civil Engineering 254 Spanish; Spanish Studies 260 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Classics 254 Specialist Nursing 260 Cloud Computing Research 254 Speech and Language Therapy 260 Commerce 255 Statistics 260 Digital Arts and Humanities 255 Studio Art 260 Disability Law & Policy 255 Surgery 260

Drama and Theatre Studies 255 GalwayNUI TechInnovation 260 Earth and Ocean Sciences 255 Texts, Contexts, Cultures 260 Economics 255 Women’s Studies 260 Education 255 Zoology 260 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 255 293 Online/Blended Learning Courses

NUI Galway has been providing part-time study The listing below refers to the courses available opportunities for students for over 40 years. With in each subject area. Check www.nuigalway.ie/ postgraduates requiring more flexible study options, onlinelearning for updates (this website also lists NUI Galway has developed a range of online and other online professional, part-time and evening blended-learning study options in a number of courses, details of which are available from subject areas to suit your professional and personal our Centre for Adult Learning and Professional training needs. Development, see page 25).

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BUSINESS NURSING & MIDWIFERY STUDIES

Technology Commercialisation, PDip 103 Midwifery, HDip 156 Technology Management, MSc 101 Nurse/Midwife Prescribing, Certificate 157

HEALTHCARE Nursing (Acute Medicine), PDip 148 Nursing (Advanced Practice with 150 Advanced Healthcare Practice and Research 170 Prescribing, PDip, Master’s) Childhood Speech, Language, and 154 Nursing (Education), PDip 152 Communication Needs, MSc Nursing (Emergency Care), PDip, Master’s 153 Clinical Education, PgCert, PDip & 171 stand-alone modules Nursing (Gerontology), PDip, Master’s 154 Clinical Primary Care, PgCert, PDip 172 Nursing (Intensive Care), PDip, Master’s 155 Clinical Research, MSc 173 Nursing (Oncology & Haemotology), PDip, 159 Master’s Healthcare Simulation & Patient Safety, MSc & 169 PDip & stand-alone modules Nursing (Palliative Care), PDip, Master’s 160 Nursing Education, Master’s 158 Medical Science, Master’s 177 Public Health Nursing, PDip 162 Multidisciplinary Radiology, PDip 168 Preventive Cardiology, MSc 166 Wound Healing and Tissue Repair, PDip 163 Regenerative Medicine, MSc 178 The School of Nursing and Midwifery o˜ers a range of 10-credit modules. These modules can be undertaken Surgery, MCh 175 as stand-alone modules (Professional Credit Awards) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY can provide part credit towards specialist programmes. To discuss these options please contact Lorraine Mee: AgInnovation, MSc 144 T: +353 91 492 830 E: [email protected] www.nuigalway.ie/pca/pca.html Software Engineering, PDip 142 Software Engineering & Database 143 Technologies, MSc

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Biomedical Science, continuous/modular 189 MSc Biomedical Science, Certificate, PgCert, 188 MSc Medical Technology Regulatory A˜airs, MSc 198 NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate 294 Conversion Courses

Graduates may be eligible for courses o˜ered COURSE Page through other colleges, and do not need to concentrate their search for a programme in their College of Business, Public Policy and Law own specific college. For example, an Arts graduate Strategy, Innovation and 100 could choose to apply to a Law course (e.g., LLB) or People Management (MSc) a Business course (e.g., HDip [Business Studies]). Technology Commercialisation (PDip) 103 The listings below refer to the courses that are Technology Management (MSc) 101 especially ‘interdisciplinary’ and welcome applicants from various colleges. College of Engineering www.nuigalway.ie/conversion Enterprise Systems (MApplSc) 132 Occupational Safety Engineering & 135 COURSE Page Ergonomics (MApplSc) Software Design and Development 139, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies (HDip/MSc) 141

Applied Behaviour Analysis (MSc) 79 TechInnovation 145 Culture and Colonialism (MA) 66 College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Digital Media (MA) 62 Environment, Society and Development (MA) 82 Cellular Manufacturing & Therapy (MSc) 181 Fine Art (Post Baccalaureate) 78 Clinical Research (MSc) 173 Film Production and Direction (MA) 55 Health Promotion (MA/PDip) 84 Health Promotion (MA/PDip) 84 Medical Technologies Regulatory A˜airs & 197 Quality (Cert) Irish Studies—Literature and History (MA) 68 Medical Technology Regulatory A˜airs (MSc) 198 Irish Studies—Literature and Music (MA) 69 Microcopsy & Imaging (MSc) 180 Journalism (MA) 60 Multidisciplinary Radiology (MSc/PDip) 168 Medieval Studies (MA) 64 Regenerative Medicine (MSc) 178 Psychology (Full) (HDip) 87 Wound Healing and Tissue Repair (Master’s) 163 Public Advocacy and Activism (MA) 75 College of Science College of Business, Public Policy and Law Biodiversity and Land Use Planning (MSc) 205 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 98 Biomedical Science (MSc) 188 Business Studies (HDip) 92 Environmental Leadership (MSc) 210 Economic Science (HDip) 104 Medical Physics (MSc) 196 Information Systems Management (MSc) 107 Neuropharmacology (MSc) 200 Innovation Management (PDip) 97 Occupational and Environmental Health & 209 International and Comparative 115 Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Safety (HDipApplSc)/(MSc) Disability Law and Policy (LLM) Sustainable Resource Management: 208 International Criminal Law (LLM) 117 Policy and Practice (MSc) International Human Rights (LLM) 118 Toxicology (MSc) 201 International Management (MSc) 102 NUI GalwayNUI LLB 121 Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law & 120 Conflict (LLM) 295 Meet us

Postgraduate Open Days 6 November 2018 and 6 February 2019 Postgraduate A full programme of postgraduate information sessions, career advice, CV clinics, funding and Open Days scholarship information sessions. See more at www.nuigalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day Tuesday Open Days are a great opportunity to visit 6 November 2018 the University, speak with academic sta˜ and postgraduate students, get information and advice on our wide range of courses, and even take a Wednesday campus tour. You can find out about admissions 6 February 2019 processes, student support resources and funding, or attend a careers seminar or funding presentation.

We also exhibit at postgraduate events in Ireland, Northern Ireland and England. To see where you Find Your Master’s can meet us in 2018–19, visit: www.nuigalway.ie/postgradevents month: February 2019 You can visit the campus in person and book a tour Details will be available at: in advance by emailing [email protected]. If you www.nuigalway.ie/find-your-masters/ have a particular interest in meeting a programme director please indicate so in your email and we will

NUI Galway 2019 Prospectus Postgraduate do our best to accommodate you. 296 Some of our international students, who came together to back the Galway 2020 bid. Dressed in traditional costume, they showed their support, depicting #IBackGalway in their native languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.

European Capital of Culture 2020

Following a competitive bid, Galway has been awarded the European Capital of Culture 2020 title. This is a massive win for Galway, one that will see lasting and transformative benefits for years to come. NUI Galway is a major supporter and contributor to many of the proposed cultural projects that will take place. The University has a thriving cultural community, and offers postgraduate programmes in such areas as Drama and Theatre, Film Studies, Art and Literature. National University of Ireland, Galway Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh T +353 91 524 411 E [email protected]