University of Galway Masters Degrees

The rural represents a key sphere in any discussion on sustainable development. Much is known about major trends that have impacted and that continue to impact on rurality, and significant research exists on the nature of such impacts. Read more

The MA Global Media and Communication aims to prepare graduates to work as professionals in the broad creative industries with a specialism in a chosen area. Read more

Are you interested in developing a critical approach to understanding intersecting global issues of environment, society and development? Would you like… Read more

Implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the biggest challenge facing our planet today. The dynamic MA in International Development Practice (MIDP) at NUI Galway focuses on the wide-ranging social, economic, political, and environmental challenges of our rapidly changing world. Read more

The MA Journalism at NUI Galway is an innovative, digital-first journalism programme focusing on key multimedia skills needed to work in the new media era. Read more

This new programme offers students the opportunity to critically explore social and political forces that impact on contemporary issues. Read more

The Masters in Mechanical Engineering (ME) (60 ECTS Level 9 master’s) course follows on from the four-year undergraduate BE programme in Mechanical Engineering, providing students with the opportunity to experience and complete advanced mechanical engineering education and research within the framework of the academic and professional requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Read more

The world’s climate is rapidly changing due to global warming and will continue to do so for the decades and centuries ahead. This poses major challenges for future agricultural systems to sustainably provide food and other bioresources in an equitable manner and to all people. Read more

Globally, food and agriculture (agrifood) is an US$8 trillion industry, responsible for feeding the planet and employing 40% of the global workforce. Read more

Galway’s identity is intertwined with the rugged coasts and waters of Ireland’s iconic west. The MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments: Physical Processes, Policy and Practice fosters the necessary critical and practical skills sought out by industry, agencies, planners and policy makers. Read more

Overview The MSc in Environmental Leadership will equip you with an advanced level of knowledge and problem-solving, management and communication skills in key areas relevant to the environment, marine and energy sectors. Read more

Finding drug therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and mental health disorders is a major global priority. This requires a collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and academic institutions. Read more

This multidisciplinary course provides students with insight into environment, health, and sustainability issues within urban and rural environments. Read more

This novel course is a multidisciplinary approach to environmental sustainability devised by NUI Galway and the University of Limerick (UL). Read more

Our global prosperity and modern health care relies upon the safe use of chemicals in industry, agriculture, and medicine. This prosperity is entirely dependent upon robust toxicology that identifies harmful chemicals and assesses the risk they pose to human health and the environment. Read more