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Courses
Courses
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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageUndergraduate Programmes
BA in Film & Digital Media
The core focus of the BA in Film & Digital Media is the development of students’ creative and critical skills, positioning graduates to become content creators across a range of media platforms and giving them the entrepreneurial skills and flexibility required to work in today’s rapidly changing media environment. This course provides a comprehensive grounding in the theory and history of film and digital media as well as training in film practice, screenwriting, and digital development and design.
This course prepares graduates for a career in the broad field of the creative industries, including film and television production, digital content creation, cultural administration, screenwriting and digital marketing. It also offers clear opportunities to pursue further study and research at postgraduate level, including the MA programme at the Huston MA in Film Studies: Theory and Practice.
Student Handbooks 2025/26
First Year Handbook 2025 - 2026
Second Year Handbook 2025-2026
Fourth Year Handbook 2025-2026
For further information on GY1227 Bachelor of Arts (Film & Digital Media) click here
MA Arts: Film Studies
MA Film Study Handbook 2025 - 2026
Erasmus/Visiting Students
Visiting Students Handbook 2025 - 2026
Please contact Dr Tony Tracy tonytracy@universityofgalway.ie for additional information.
