As a European study-abroad destination, Ireland's primary advantage is that it is an English-speaking country, allowing students to improve their English proficiency in this environment. Furthermore, Ireland has developed into a European hub for finance and biopharmaceuticals, as well as a global powerhouse in computing. Based on the advantages of Irish education and the employment landscape, our editors have compiled a list of popular majors for Irish immigration students to consider:
IT and Computer Science
Majors include Computer Systems, Information Systems, Multimedia and Computer Game Software Development, Information and Communications, Computer and Network Technology, Software Development, Software Localization, Large-scale Integrated Circuits, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Music Technology.
Business
Majors include Financial Econometrics, Accounting and Finance (ACCA exemptions), Financial Services, Economics, and Business (Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Risk Management).
Science
Majors include Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Financial Mathematics and Economics, Actuarial Science, Biochemical Pharmacy, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Applied Physics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Genetics, Physical Chemistry and Advanced Materials, Physics and Computer Simulation, Food Science, and Nanotechnology.
Engineering
Majors include Civil Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Product Design and Technology, Materials and Engineering Technology, Architecture, Digital Media Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, and Renewable Resource Utilization.
Humanities and Tourism & Hospitality Management
Majors include English Literature, Law, Sociology, Music, Psychology, International Relations, Journalism, English Studies, Law, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), International Hospitality Management, Large-scale Event Management, and Tourism Operations Management.