The Bachelor of Science (Social Sciences)
A webpage for current first year students of the programme | 2021 - 2025
First Year Student Handbook
The 2021 - 2022 first year student handbook will be continuously updated throughout the year...
First Year BASS Student Handbook | 2021 - 2022

Other Important Student Handbooks
First Year Soc & Pol Handbook | 2021 - 2022First Year Geography Handbook | 2021 - 2022
Online Learning at NUI Galway
Getting StartedRequest to Study Remotely
University's Remote Study Protocol
The All Aboard Digital Skills Map

Open Badge Passport Website
The NUIG Guide for Citing Harvard Style and Essay Help and Information
Harvard Style Citing & ReferencesHarvard Style Referencing Handout
Essay Submission Form
Essay Appraisal Form
Some Important Information and Links
Student Supports InformationStudents' Queries Recommended Steps
Absent Due to Extenuating Circumstances
Extended Leave of Absent
How to Write a Formal Email as a University Student
- You must use your student email address
- Stick to a professional black font
- Always include a short and accurate subject line
- Use a proper salutation (e.g. ‘Dear Sir’ or ‘Dear Dr Reilly’)
- Make sure you are making contact with the correct lecturer/tutor/teacher
- Introduce yourself in the first paragraph (name and student number), and the module you refer to in the email
- Prioritise the most important information and get to the point quickly
- Keep your message/question brief
- Use formal language and do not use slang or text speak
- Use a proper form of closing (e.g. 'kind regards')
- Include an necessary documents or attachments
- Proofread your message for meaning, spelling, and grammar
- Make sure that the email does not contain any sensitive information
- Always be realistic about a timeframe for a response (you should never expect a response in the evening or over the weekend).