University of Galway

• Award: MA (Master of Arts)
• University: University of Galway
• Delivery: Taught programme (English language instruction)
• Study focus: Contemporary literatures and media; comparative cultural analysis
• Typical entry level: Honours bachelor’s degree (NQAI Level 8 or equivalent)
• Credits: (Check programme website for the current ECTS/credit structure)
• Duration: (Check programme website for the current full-time/part-time duration)
• Application & start dates: (Check programme website for the latest intake dates and deadlines)
• Tuition fees: (Check programme website for current fee information)
• Language of instruction: English

Programme Structure

The MA is built around a set of core modules that develop your critical approach to contemporary texts and media, supported by research and writing-focused learning. Module offerings may vary by year—please confirm the latest curriculum on the programme website.

Indicative modules include:

• Interpreting Literature
• Gender, Sexuality and Cinema
• Colonialism in Twentieth-Century Cultural Theory
• Modern German Literature
• Film History

Research and assessment: You will complete assessments designed to build academic argumentation and research competence, typically including essays and/or a dissertation or capstone research component (confirm the exact assessment format and dissertation requirements on the programme website).

Curriculum pathway: The programme’s comparative structure encourages you to connect literary and media analysis with broader cultural and theoretical debates.

Academic requirements

GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

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English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

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PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.

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IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

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Work Permits

Post-study work in Ireland (general guidance)

Check for any work restrictions

After completing your programme at University of Galway, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission in Ireland, subject to meeting the relevant conditions at the time of application.

• Eligibility: You must have successfully completed your degree and hold the appropriate immigration status for your studies.
• Duration: The length of post-study permission can vary depending on the programme level and the rules in force when you apply. Check the latest Irish immigration guidance for the current duration.
• Timing: Applications are typically made after graduation and within the required timeframe—confirm deadlines with the Irish immigration authorities or your university’s international office.
• Work conditions: You may be able to work without needing a separate work permit, but you must follow any conditions attached to the permission.
• Country-specific rules: Requirements can change. Always verify the most up-to-date information for your nationality and circumstances.

For the most accurate guidance, consult University of Galway’s international student support team and the official Irish immigration website.