The Access Course is a 1-year course that aims to provide mature students with the opportunity to prepare personally and academically, for an undergraduate course of full-time study of at least 3 years duration at the University of Galway.

 

The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the adult student and provide individual attention and assistance where appropriate.  Participants who successfully complete the Access Course receive a Diploma in Foundation Studies (Level 6 30 ECTs) from the University of Galway and are eligible to apply for direct entry via the CAO to full-time University degree courses in the Colleges of Arts, Business, Public Policy and Law, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, Science, Engineering and Informatics. In certain instances, interviews with the Department Head or School Head may also be required.