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149 Best Bachelor's Programs in Ireland

There are 149 Bachelor's programs in Ireland, spread across 10 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University College Dublin, University College Cork and University of Galway come first, because those universities rank highest.

25Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Biomedical) is an integrated five-year programme that combines a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Level 8 with a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
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Medicine & Health Sciences
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26Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Civil)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers the Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Civil). Students study engineering foundations and civil engineering subjects across the BE+ME integra...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 Years BEng 5 Year MEngDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Engineering
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31Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Undenominated)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor and Master of Engineering (Undenominated) is a general engineering route for a first year of study. Students take Fundamentals of Engineer...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1 Year (Students then transfer into a denominated programme)Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Engineering
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32Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Arts (Arts with Children’s Studies) through the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students study Children’s Stu...

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Arts, Design & Architecture
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34Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Children's Studies)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Children’s Studies) is an interdisciplinary programme designed to give a theoretical and practical understanding of the lives of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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35Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge)

University of Galway — University of Galway offers a Bachelor of Arts (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students study topics across journalism...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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37Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (English and Creative Writing) at University of Galway combines Creative Writing and English with one other Arts subject across the degree. Students...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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38Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Film & Digital Media)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Film & Digital Media) at University of Galway focuses on developing students’ creative and critical skills for content creation across media pla...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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40Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience) at University of Galway is a flexible, subject-based degree in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies. Students sh...

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Social Sciences & Psychology
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41Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Global Languages) is an on-campus undergraduate degree in which you study two languages, with the option to take a third at Begin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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42Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Global Media)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Global Media) is a four-year, on-campus degree that equips students to understand, critique, and create media in a globalised, fa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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43Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (History)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (History) at University of Galway is a four-year degree that covers History alongside two other Arts subjects. In Year One, students study History wi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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44Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) lets you shape your degree from 23 subjects across 7 subject groups. In Year One, you select three subjects from t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years (4 yrs: BA International)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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45Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

University of Galway — The BA (Journalism) at University of Galway trains students to report, write, edit, and produce news content for print, digital, audio, and video. Students also study med...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Media & Communication
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46Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Education) at University of Galway combines mathematical study with education modules. You study mathematical concepts and ideas acr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Education
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47Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Music)

University of Galway — The University of Galway Bachelor of Arts (Music) is an award in Music within the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies (School of Humanities). Students take...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Music & Performing Arts
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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #118 (University College Dublin) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College Dublin is cited most (7,027,348 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (36), Medicine & Health Sciences (21), Education (16) and Science (11). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (20% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 61 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's in Ireland?

University College Dublin (QS World #118), University College Cork (QS World #246) and University of Galway (QS World #273) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's in Ireland?

Of those with published fees, Dublin City University is the least expensive at about USD 20,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 Years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in Ireland?

University of Galway, with 61, ahead of Dublin City University (46).

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