What’s the difference between taught and research programmes?
Broadly speaking, a taught programme involves seminars and lectures (much like an undergraduate programme), and is usually one or two years in duration (full-time or part-time). A research programme is usually longer in duration, involves study of a specialised subject/area, and the student will present a thesis at the end of their research studies. For full detail of the NUI Galway awards (e.g., HDip vs.
