The Evening Classroom-Based Diploma in Italian at the University of Galway introduces students to the foundations of the Italian language and helps them build competence in all four language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — using carefully selected authentic materials. Classes are held once a week on Monday evenings (6:30-9:30pm), allowing learners with full schedules to balance work, family, or other commitments. Classes consist of a first part of a grammar tutorial, followed by a conversational class.

The Diploma is suited for beginners or those with little previous knowledge of Italian, who want a structured, supportive and social learning environment. However, even those with some background in Italian can benefit enormously from the in-person classes, the class discussions, and cultural immersion. By completing this Diploma, students gain a recognised qualification that enhances personal, travel or professional life, along with improved confidence in communicating in Italian both in spoken and written form.