“Great overall understanding of commerce. The opportunity to transfer to Global Commerce in third year is lovely. Specialising in final year grants a chance to gain deeper understanding in your chosen interest.

“This course is a mix of everything. In first year alone we have done everything from management to restaurant service which was waitressing for 12 weeks which was great for CV and much more. We go on many tours especially ones which are done by tour guides for those interested in that side of work

“The course is very practical and provides you with a long list of skills for a variety of industries within the science manufacturing sector compared to other courses. The classes are small, allowing more 1:1 time with lecturers and a more friendly approach. The course co-ordinators also take time annually to review the content and update modules to reflect the current trends in industries. For example a module I may have completed in 2nd year may not have all the same content as a person completed in their 2nd year a few years previously. The college facilities could be improved, but lecturers also agree with these things and also struggle like students. Overall, if you want to gain the hands on practical skills in a close, friendly environment it is a great course.

“The course is new so everything is definitely not perfect but the lecturers are amazing at making sure we are enjoying the content and the course is changed depending on feedback that we give. If you enjoy biology and chemistry and also want to help people it’s a great course. I love it.

“I found the course really interesting and insightful and the degree offers a large range of job opportunities.

“Overall a great first year experience so far, a heavy enough course with multiple assignments mainly lab reports due weekly. A lot of lab work which is nice with a good balance of lectures too. A supportive system overall.

“Don't be afraid to ask questions as people are more than likely wanting to ask the same question but too afraid to! Always reach out for help as everyone is the same boat and are all learning.

“The "Law and Human Rights" course offers a compelling focus on human rights, making it particularly engaging and relevant. However, the law component tends to be more challenging and academic, requiring a strong commitment. A notable drawback is the lack of flexibility in tutorial scheduling, which affects accessibility, especially when sessions are moved to late evenings or Fridays. The course community is a mixed experience, with some supportive individuals but also a few judgmental attitudes typical in law environments. Overall, the course provides valuable content but could benefit from improved accessibility and a more inclusive atmosphere.

“It’s a very good course loads of options but it is difficult especially if you are only coming in with one science subject or lower level maths.

“It is a very broad course delving into many modules and aspects of business. Modules have continuous assessment and exam aspects. Third year has an INTRA placement for the year (it is also paid placement).

“Brilliant for a student that may be lost on what to add to their cao and great insight of information for them. I found the ACCA process on it useful as i’m very unsure of the next steps post college. Amazing course content and very useful assessments for all students.

“Very good course if you aren’t 100% sure what you want to do after secondary school. Allows students to explore lots of different sides or law and business as well as a supportive community. Got very good accommodations for dyslexia within the college and lecturers were very helpful with this.

“This course was excellent. It was very flexible, it was run over a number of weeks. It was a night time course and we only had to attend once a week for 2/3 hours. It was perfect as it allowed me to work aswell as complete the course. The teach staff were very reassuring and helpful. If we had an issues during the week we just emailed and got a response within 24 hours. I enjoyed the experience and learned loads, one thing I would change is to add in work experience block. From working with students with additional needs the best way to learn is through experience! I was very fortunate I was subbing at the time and I could share my experiences with the class. And certain scenarios that had occurred.

“Very flexible course giving you a fully immersed teaching experience with placement for 4 hours a week year round. This also gives you an opportunity to earn money while studying as you get subbing/teaching opportunities. Lectures are 4-8 on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening in St Pats campus and are enjoyable and engaging

“Something I wish I knew before starting is that it is normal to find aspects of teaching placements difficult to enjoy. Often, teaching placements requirements can feel unrealistic. Real life teaching jobs come with a number of other unseen challeneges, aspects and expectations that arent always experienced on placements. Some things can only be learned through experiences as an NQT and beyond.

“Good course but it can be quite difficult, a good bit of construction theory

“I have found my course to be very beneficial overall, particularly for students who are unsure of the specific area they want to pursue. The course offers a wide variety of modules in the early stages, which allows students to gain experience across different subjects before making a more informed decision about their specialisation. This flexibility is one of the course’s main strengths. However, one challenge is that students are required to complete modules outside of their main interests. For example, students interested in marketing may still need to study accounting modules, which can be difficult if it is not an area they enjoy or feel confident in. I also personally found some aspects of the course challenging, particularly as two of my maths modules were taught online. I found online delivery more difficult for learning mathematical content compared to in-person teaching

“It’s a good course but it is tough you need to be strong headed and really really want to be there and want the degree - out the work in from the beginning and stick it out - placement is a brilliant experience and try and get as much of a variety as you can

“I am a first year BA Voice student. I love the practical aspect of my course, as well as the Music Theory. I love the performance side of the module. It’s what I imagined it would be and even more! Definitely my dream course. It has built my confidence so much and I feel like I have improved so much in just 9 months already. I can’t wait to go through 3 more years of this already fantastic journey. A few important things to note for any upcoming students: -While this course is predominantly continuously assessed plus a couple of assignments you need to do and some end of semester performances, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. You must provide a cert to cover any absences you have (that being your health, appointments, etc). Without a cert, if you miss 3+ of any class, you fail that class. So you definitely need to give the course your all!! -It is not entirely Singing!!!! From my experience so far in first year, in Semesters one and two, it is mandatory to take x4 “Critical Enounters” modules (x2 in Sem. 1 and x2 in Sem. 2). They are good modules, but they are theory heavy so just note that you will be doing a lot of readings, small tasks each week, as well as a midterm and an end-of-term assignment that goes towards your grade, as well as attendance and continuous assessment (engagement with the module). But don’t let this put you off: the performance side is so good and definitely counteracts this if you’re not into this stuff! You’ll also have to take Music Theory and Aural Skills, which I think are fun. If you took Music in Secondary School, it’s like first year of that. One critique I will give is that for the Second Instrument optional module, you can only take it for x4 Semesters. I wish that I could take it for as many as I want. Overall, I am glad that I chose my course. Moving a 3 hour drive away from home was difficult, but so worth it for how much I have grown. If you’re a Singer who loves what they do and would love to grow, I would highly recommend!

“I am a 3rd year student currently on placement. I have found what I learnt in college has been very applicable to my job. Engineering in MTU is known for being very hands on, with lab facilities that support education and help with better understanding. When I was in secondary school I was not very confident in my maths abilities and I thought this would make the course really difficult for me. I was wrong. If you are a student that maybe feels this way, know that with practice end effort it becomes a lot easier especially when you are doing a course you are really interested in. Engineering in MTU has a very full schedule. l in comparison to other courses and other colleges. You are in college 9-6 most days and typically have close to 30 hours of class as well as assignments to complete on top of it. It requires a lot of work and structure. In my experience however, I still have time to play sports and to socialise with my friends. It all just requires a good balance. In terms of the course content. Many modules are heavily maths and physics focused. Biomedical engineering is nice in comparison to other engineering degrees as there is a bit of a break from the maths modules with anatomy and similar modules. I would highly recommend doing applied maths if your school offered it. The content is very applicable. Finally, there is a lot of support in MTU. Although I have not used it myself there is an academic learning support facility that I’ve heard good things about. The small class sizes means that lecturers know you personally and have time to support you. Many assignments are group based, so you always have others to support you.

“Studying medicine has been one of the most rewarding experience so far of my life. Looking back again, I wouldn’t let the length of the course turn me off picking it as a lot of my friends from school are either still in college or going back to do masters now. There were definitely stressful moments with exams, placements, and long nights studying, but it never stopped me from enjoying everything else that comes with college life. I still got to travel every summer, go out with friends, continue playing sport and work a part time job. There is a really tight knit community in medicine with so many events and college nights out organised for each year group, something I can say definitely isn’t the same for other courses in Galway. There is also a lot of good will between year groups with the year ahead putting on tutoring classes once a month and more often coming up to exams. The first 3.5 years are all theory based with exams at summer and Christmas time (mostly MCQ). And the last 2.5 years you are on placement in the hospital full time and have written papers, MCQs and OSCEs at Christmas and summer. The clinical years (placement) is definitely the most enjoyable part for most people. Your day typically starts with ward rounds at 8/9am, and the junior doctors on the team will often teach you about the different conditions you see on the round. Usually, you don’t stay on placement all day, and are generally sent home at 1/2pm. This is nice as you can study what you saw that day or just take the afternoon off the chill. Overall I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering it.

“I personally enjoyed the course at content. There is a lot of “filler” modules, having no relevance to the course to try fill it for 4 years. It’s a Bachelor of Arts would’ve been better only 3 years. St angela’s isn’t a great college in terms of helping you. Especially when it comes to placement they try force you into doing things you don’t want to do.

“This course takes you into a wide variety of different career paths and it is very rewarding. You complete placements also which helps significantly with your learning! Very worth it !

“Lots of travelling for different placements around Galway and sometimes in other counties as well . Attendance is 70% and if not achieved you have to resit exams . 50/50 between placement and college so a good mix of learning and placement starts in November of 1st year .

“Great course I really enjoyed it

“Outstanding blend of theory and practice. Guest lectures from industry professionals were eye-opening. The networking opportunities helped me land a graduate role before finishing.

“Really challenges you to think like a hacker. The labs are realistic and the instructors push you to understand why systems fail. Brilliant preparation for the industry.

“Content is incredibly practical and taught by people with real project experience. The case studies from actual projects made the concepts stick. Worth every euro.

“Great overall understanding of commerce. The opportunity to transfer to Global Commerce in third year is lovely. Specialising in final year grants a chance to gain deeper understanding in your chosen interest.

“This course is a mix of everything. In first year alone we have done everything from management to restaurant service which was waitressing for 12 weeks which was great for CV and much more. We go on many tours especially ones which are done by tour guides for those interested in that side of work

“The course is very practical and provides you with a long list of skills for a variety of industries within the science manufacturing sector compared to other courses. The classes are small, allowing more 1:1 time with lecturers and a more friendly approach. The course co-ordinators also take time annually to review the content and update modules to reflect the current trends in industries. For example a module I may have completed in 2nd year may not have all the same content as a person completed in their 2nd year a few years previously. The college facilities could be improved, but lecturers also agree with these things and also struggle like students. Overall, if you want to gain the hands on practical skills in a close, friendly environment it is a great course.

“The course is new so everything is definitely not perfect but the lecturers are amazing at making sure we are enjoying the content and the course is changed depending on feedback that we give. If you enjoy biology and chemistry and also want to help people it’s a great course. I love it.

“I found the course really interesting and insightful and the degree offers a large range of job opportunities.

“Overall a great first year experience so far, a heavy enough course with multiple assignments mainly lab reports due weekly. A lot of lab work which is nice with a good balance of lectures too. A supportive system overall.

“Don't be afraid to ask questions as people are more than likely wanting to ask the same question but too afraid to! Always reach out for help as everyone is the same boat and are all learning.

“The "Law and Human Rights" course offers a compelling focus on human rights, making it particularly engaging and relevant. However, the law component tends to be more challenging and academic, requiring a strong commitment. A notable drawback is the lack of flexibility in tutorial scheduling, which affects accessibility, especially when sessions are moved to late evenings or Fridays. The course community is a mixed experience, with some supportive individuals but also a few judgmental attitudes typical in law environments. Overall, the course provides valuable content but could benefit from improved accessibility and a more inclusive atmosphere.

“It’s a very good course loads of options but it is difficult especially if you are only coming in with one science subject or lower level maths.

“It is a very broad course delving into many modules and aspects of business. Modules have continuous assessment and exam aspects. Third year has an INTRA placement for the year (it is also paid placement).

“Brilliant for a student that may be lost on what to add to their cao and great insight of information for them. I found the ACCA process on it useful as i’m very unsure of the next steps post college. Amazing course content and very useful assessments for all students.

“Very good course if you aren’t 100% sure what you want to do after secondary school. Allows students to explore lots of different sides or law and business as well as a supportive community. Got very good accommodations for dyslexia within the college and lecturers were very helpful with this.

“This course was excellent. It was very flexible, it was run over a number of weeks. It was a night time course and we only had to attend once a week for 2/3 hours. It was perfect as it allowed me to work aswell as complete the course. The teach staff were very reassuring and helpful. If we had an issues during the week we just emailed and got a response within 24 hours. I enjoyed the experience and learned loads, one thing I would change is to add in work experience block. From working with students with additional needs the best way to learn is through experience! I was very fortunate I was subbing at the time and I could share my experiences with the class. And certain scenarios that had occurred.

“Very flexible course giving you a fully immersed teaching experience with placement for 4 hours a week year round. This also gives you an opportunity to earn money while studying as you get subbing/teaching opportunities. Lectures are 4-8 on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening in St Pats campus and are enjoyable and engaging

“Something I wish I knew before starting is that it is normal to find aspects of teaching placements difficult to enjoy. Often, teaching placements requirements can feel unrealistic. Real life teaching jobs come with a number of other unseen challeneges, aspects and expectations that arent always experienced on placements. Some things can only be learned through experiences as an NQT and beyond.

“Good course but it can be quite difficult, a good bit of construction theory

“I have found my course to be very beneficial overall, particularly for students who are unsure of the specific area they want to pursue. The course offers a wide variety of modules in the early stages, which allows students to gain experience across different subjects before making a more informed decision about their specialisation. This flexibility is one of the course’s main strengths. However, one challenge is that students are required to complete modules outside of their main interests. For example, students interested in marketing may still need to study accounting modules, which can be difficult if it is not an area they enjoy or feel confident in. I also personally found some aspects of the course challenging, particularly as two of my maths modules were taught online. I found online delivery more difficult for learning mathematical content compared to in-person teaching

“It’s a good course but it is tough you need to be strong headed and really really want to be there and want the degree - out the work in from the beginning and stick it out - placement is a brilliant experience and try and get as much of a variety as you can

“I am a first year BA Voice student. I love the practical aspect of my course, as well as the Music Theory. I love the performance side of the module. It’s what I imagined it would be and even more! Definitely my dream course. It has built my confidence so much and I feel like I have improved so much in just 9 months already. I can’t wait to go through 3 more years of this already fantastic journey. A few important things to note for any upcoming students: -While this course is predominantly continuously assessed plus a couple of assignments you need to do and some end of semester performances, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. You must provide a cert to cover any absences you have (that being your health, appointments, etc). Without a cert, if you miss 3+ of any class, you fail that class. So you definitely need to give the course your all!! -It is not entirely Singing!!!! From my experience so far in first year, in Semesters one and two, it is mandatory to take x4 “Critical Enounters” modules (x2 in Sem. 1 and x2 in Sem. 2). They are good modules, but they are theory heavy so just note that you will be doing a lot of readings, small tasks each week, as well as a midterm and an end-of-term assignment that goes towards your grade, as well as attendance and continuous assessment (engagement with the module). But don’t let this put you off: the performance side is so good and definitely counteracts this if you’re not into this stuff! You’ll also have to take Music Theory and Aural Skills, which I think are fun. If you took Music in Secondary School, it’s like first year of that. One critique I will give is that for the Second Instrument optional module, you can only take it for x4 Semesters. I wish that I could take it for as many as I want. Overall, I am glad that I chose my course. Moving a 3 hour drive away from home was difficult, but so worth it for how much I have grown. If you’re a Singer who loves what they do and would love to grow, I would highly recommend!

“I am a 3rd year student currently on placement. I have found what I learnt in college has been very applicable to my job. Engineering in MTU is known for being very hands on, with lab facilities that support education and help with better understanding. When I was in secondary school I was not very confident in my maths abilities and I thought this would make the course really difficult for me. I was wrong. If you are a student that maybe feels this way, know that with practice end effort it becomes a lot easier especially when you are doing a course you are really interested in. Engineering in MTU has a very full schedule. l in comparison to other courses and other colleges. You are in college 9-6 most days and typically have close to 30 hours of class as well as assignments to complete on top of it. It requires a lot of work and structure. In my experience however, I still have time to play sports and to socialise with my friends. It all just requires a good balance. In terms of the course content. Many modules are heavily maths and physics focused. Biomedical engineering is nice in comparison to other engineering degrees as there is a bit of a break from the maths modules with anatomy and similar modules. I would highly recommend doing applied maths if your school offered it. The content is very applicable. Finally, there is a lot of support in MTU. Although I have not used it myself there is an academic learning support facility that I’ve heard good things about. The small class sizes means that lecturers know you personally and have time to support you. Many assignments are group based, so you always have others to support you.

“Studying medicine has been one of the most rewarding experience so far of my life. Looking back again, I wouldn’t let the length of the course turn me off picking it as a lot of my friends from school are either still in college or going back to do masters now. There were definitely stressful moments with exams, placements, and long nights studying, but it never stopped me from enjoying everything else that comes with college life. I still got to travel every summer, go out with friends, continue playing sport and work a part time job. There is a really tight knit community in medicine with so many events and college nights out organised for each year group, something I can say definitely isn’t the same for other courses in Galway. There is also a lot of good will between year groups with the year ahead putting on tutoring classes once a month and more often coming up to exams. The first 3.5 years are all theory based with exams at summer and Christmas time (mostly MCQ). And the last 2.5 years you are on placement in the hospital full time and have written papers, MCQs and OSCEs at Christmas and summer. The clinical years (placement) is definitely the most enjoyable part for most people. Your day typically starts with ward rounds at 8/9am, and the junior doctors on the team will often teach you about the different conditions you see on the round. Usually, you don’t stay on placement all day, and are generally sent home at 1/2pm. This is nice as you can study what you saw that day or just take the afternoon off the chill. Overall I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering it.

“I personally enjoyed the course at content. There is a lot of “filler” modules, having no relevance to the course to try fill it for 4 years. It’s a Bachelor of Arts would’ve been better only 3 years. St angela’s isn’t a great college in terms of helping you. Especially when it comes to placement they try force you into doing things you don’t want to do.

“This course takes you into a wide variety of different career paths and it is very rewarding. You complete placements also which helps significantly with your learning! Very worth it !

“Lots of travelling for different placements around Galway and sometimes in other counties as well . Attendance is 70% and if not achieved you have to resit exams . 50/50 between placement and college so a good mix of learning and placement starts in November of 1st year .

“Great course I really enjoyed it

“Outstanding blend of theory and practice. Guest lectures from industry professionals were eye-opening. The networking opportunities helped me land a graduate role before finishing.

“Really challenges you to think like a hacker. The labs are realistic and the instructors push you to understand why systems fail. Brilliant preparation for the industry.

“Content is incredibly practical and taught by people with real project experience. The case studies from actual projects made the concepts stick. Worth every euro.