Department of Heritage & Tourism; Humanities, Applied Languages & Communications
The Department of Heritage and Tourism, Languages and Humanities is home to courses in Heritage and International Tourism and Travel Management. You can choose between 2-year, 3 year and 4 year courses.
Courses in this department all have practical and theory components so no two days are the same. Students may visit heritage sites, museum, visitor attractions, OPW sites, tourism organisations and businesses related to their course. Students also get to take part in residential trips, guest lecturers, student competitions and occasionally attend master classes. Our facilities include a dedicate Heritage Suite where student can access specialised reading material and the Institute library offers a comprehensive online learning resource for these subjects.
All full-time courses in this department have work placement as part of the course and many jobs are paid, an excellent opportunity to earn as you learn. The courses will be delivered online and on campus so you can better manage your study-work life balance while also having time to pursue your own interests.
Why not connect with us to visit the campus, meet the staff and students and see the facilities.
Courses offered
Level | Title | Award Type | Course type | Location | |
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Gaeilge Fheidhmeach agus Aistriúchán | Level 8 | Gaeilge Fheidhmeach agus Aistriúchán | Ard-Dioplóma | Postgraduate, Professional Development/CPD | Other |
Heritage | Level 8 | Heritage | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
International Tourism Management | Level 8 | International Tourism Management | Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
Heritage | Level 7 | Heritage | Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
International Tourism Management | Level 7 | International Tourism Management | Bachelor of Business | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Common Entry) | Level 7 | Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Common Entry) | Bachelor of Business | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
Business in Tourism | Level 6 | Business in Tourism | Higher Certificate in Business | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
Event Operations with Public Relations | Level 6 | Event Operations with Public Relations | Higher Certificate | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |
Heritage | Level 6 | Heritage | Higher Certificate in Arts | Undergraduate | Galway City, Dublin Road |