Quick Guide Online, Flexible and Professional Development 2023/24

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Quick Guide 2023/24

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ATU Online, Flexible & Professional Development

Welcome to Online, Flexible & Professional Development at ATU

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Our Flexible Campus

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Upskilling for the Future of Work

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Flexible Study Options

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Accredited Qualifications

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Study Areas & Course Information

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- Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical & Medical Science

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- Business, Leadership & People Management

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- Civil Engineering, Built Environment & Sustainable Construction

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- Computing, Software, Electronics & Emerging Technologies

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- Design, Media & Creative Arts

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- Food, Home Economics & Product Development

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- Marine, Environmental Science & Conservation

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- Education, Law & Public Service

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- Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Automation & Quality

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- Nursing, Health & Social Care

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- Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Science

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- Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary

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How to Apply

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Fees & Funding

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Springboard+

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Support Services

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Further Information

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Welcome to Online, Flexible & Professional Development

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I am delighted to welcome you to Atlantic Technological University, one of the largest multicampus universities on the island, bringing together students, enterprise and communities spanning a unique geographical region across the West and North-West of Ireland.

We are very proud of the diverse range of courses offered as part of our flexible study opportunities at ATU. As the leader in flexible learning, we offer students the opportunity to study part-time from Higher Certificate right up to Masters level, in a range of disciplines aligned to industry demand.

We offer a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity.

We deliver practice-orientated study, and research that seeks to address the major global challenges facing society.

If you join our ATU family, we will welcome you and provide all the guidance and support you need to fulfil your potential.

We are dedicated to enabling sustainable economic, social and cultural development; connected to and serving our region and with a mindset that reaches far beyond it.

The future is here.

Dr Orla Flynn Uachtarán/President Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Atlantaigh Atlantic Technological University

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Our Flexible Campus

Making this connection helps to foster a sense of community and shared learning experiences. We encourage students who have the opportunity, to visit one of our nine campus locations across the west and north-west of Ireland.

ATU Galway City, Dublin Road ATU Galway City’s building on the Dublin Road is one of Galway’s iconic landmarks due to the three distinctive sail-shaped copper panels at the front of the main building.

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, science, computing, engineering, culinary arts, hospitality, tourism and heritage. Located in the heart of Galway’s thriving business parks, the campus offers ease of access for those wishing to undertake blended learning.

ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road ATU Galway City’s building on the Wellpark Road is located even closer to Galway City centre. The location is a hive of creative activity and is home to several creative enterprises. It offers courses in design, art, film and documentary, creative media and storytelling, animation and game design, and teaching (art, design and graphics) ATU Mayo ATU Mayo offers courses in nursing, social care, early childhood education and care, community development and youth work, outdoor education, history and geography at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Co-located with the University hospital in Castlebar, the campus has a distinct strength in upskilling and continuous professional development for Nursing and Healthcare practitioners.

ATU Connemara ATU Connemara is located along a stunning coastline just over an hour from Galway City. The campus is home to over 200 students, studying a range of degree courses in furniture design and technology. The campus boasts state-of-the-art workshop facilities with the most advanced machinery and computer technology.

ATU Mountbellew ATU students in Mountbellew can choose between degrees in rural enterprise and agri-business, agriengineering or agri-science. Students spend their time between the Mountbellew campus (one hour drive from Galway City) and the ATU Galway City Campus.

ATU Donegal ATU Donegal is a modern campus offering 40 postgraduate courses across three faculties of Engineering and Technology, Business, and Science. Built on a foundation of strong collaboration with industry, Donegal offers flexible learning experiences that deliver real skills needed in the regional and national economy, particularly in areas of Technology, Nursing & Healthcare and Business Leadership.

ATU Killybegs The Killybegs campus is in Ireland’s premier fishing port which is rich in tradition and heritage. Students experience small class sizes and a personal approach to learning in a flexible and welcoming setting. The campus has an impressive reputation for delivering exceptional academic courses in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism.

ATU Sligo As Ireland’s leader in online learning, ATU Sligo works in collaboration with industry to offer a significant portfolio of flexible learning courses to meet skills needs within the region and beyond. With strengths in the Biopharma and MedTech sector, as well as accredited courses in Engineering, ATU Sligo offers students the opportunity to advance their career in a flexible and supported environment.

ATU St. Angela’s Over 1,600 students study full-time, part-time or online with ATU St. Angela’s. Courses are delivered across a range of disciplines including Education, Special Education, Home Economics , Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies, from Level 7 Certificates up to Level 10 PhD. Students benefit from small group sizes and experience a personal approach to learning.

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As a student of Online, Flexible & Professional Development at ATU, you will have the opportunity to visit our campus locations for blended learning, workshops, guest lectures, lab sessions or to avail of our campus facilities such as Library services and study zones.

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Biopharma With all of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies located in Ireland, industry demand for continuous professional development is evident. ATU is recognised as a leader in delivering accredited qualifications in areas of bioprocessing, biomedical science, biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical science.

Industry 4.0 Digitalisation is enabling a reinvention of manufacturing, increasingly moving towards automation and data exchange. Engineering for the future requires skills in automation, cybersecurity, sensor technology, cloud computing, big data and analytics.

Medical Device Technology As the top location in Europe for medical device manufacturers, Ireland needs to continuously invest and develop professionals who can lead the industry.

P roject Management, Leadership & People Management With rapid advancements in technology, industry is experiencing the greatest level of change since the industrial revolution. Developing leaders who are equipped to effectively manage complex change courses is essential to stay competitive in our global economy.

Environmental Sustainability Climate change, understanding our environmental responsibilities and developing strategies and practices to effectively manage our natural resources are relevant to individuals, society and industry. Local government, state agencies and industry are investing in technical knowledge, skills and resources to guide policy, monitor and manage change.

Health, Nutrition & Food Innovation Delivering effective public health strategies on health promotion, exercise and nutrition are all parts of the evolving remit of healthcare professionals. It is vital we continue to build skills in researching, analysing health data and develop leaders within our healthcare sector.

Innovation and developing sustainable food systems are all part of the Climate Action plan to live as responsible global citizens.

Educating for the Future With the rapidly changing world of work, our Educators are responding with new inclusive and innovative teaching methods to improve access to education, developing supports to ensure students from early years to tertiary level achieve their potential.

Digital Transformation From analytics and DevOps to cybersecurity and software development, industry requires skilled technology teams to drive digital transformation. The global economy offers opportunities to graduates, regardless of location, to excel in the digital economy.

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At ATU Online, Flexible & Professional Development, we develop courses aligned to industry and societal demand.

Our graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to progress in their chosen career, with excellent opportunities both nationally and internationally.

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We understand that many of our part-time, flexible learning students are juggling work and family commitments, in between learning. Our focus has always been to deliver a flexible learning experience designed to suit you and your life.

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

Online Learn online with ATU by attending live lectures through our online learning environment. Simply log on from work, home, anywhere and be part of weekly lectures. Engage in discussions, live chat, and interact with fellow students and lecturers. Unable to attend? Recorded sessions are available within hours, so students can watch back at a time that suits them.

Blended Blended learning is a flexible way of completing your course of study, combining online aspects with in-classroom experience to allow for an accessible learning style. In a blended course, students may view lectures, access readings, ask questions and complete assignments online, so time in the classroom can focus more on discussion and activities.

On-Campus Some of our courses are available to study fully on-campus and students studying an on-campus course will have the full in-classroom experience at ATU. Experiential Learning Students will learn and experience all the practical elements in the learning outcomes. Guest lectures, tutorials and residential workshops are accessible to all online students either via live streaming or as recorded sessions.

Peer-to-Peer Learning Working collaboratively is part of the college experience and part-time learning is no different. Group learning and assignments encourage peer support and small classroom sizes ensure students are supported throughout the learning journey.

Assessments & Examinations Assessments in the forms of quizzes and assignments are used to gauge students’ understanding of a topic throughout the semester. Examinations take place at the end of each Semester. ATU students who reside overseas, or those with extenuating circumstances, may apply to sit their exams online.

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To help balance work, life, and flexible learning, it is important to understand the time that you will have to dedicate to your studies. This will help you to stay focused, reduce stress, and achieve your goals while also working full-time.

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Accredited Qualifications Conversion Courses These are courses that enable students to pursue a new career path, which may differ from their original qualification i.e. cross-skilling as opposed to upskilling.

Conversion courses are made available in areas where there are known skills shortages e.g. Engineering, Automation, Computing, Biopharma, MedTech etc.

Entry Requirements For all courses, there are specific entry requirements which applicants must meet in order to be accepted onto the course. Depending upon the level, some prior qualifications may be required, and/or certain subjects or industry experience may be needed in order to gain admission. Full details on the entry requirements on all programmes are available on our website or by contacting our admissions team.

Advanced Entry Many applicants come with a unique mix of experience and previous qualifications. Therefore many applications are individually reviewed by our academic team to ensure that students are matched to the correct level course, that suits their learning and preferred career trajectory. We also want our students to thrive and succeed and we may suggest commencing at a lower level qualification and progressing to higher qualification in a stepwise approach.

Progression Our courses follow the ladder structure system, meaning you can start and progress at a pace that suits you. Some students may choose to start at a Level 6 certificate for instance, and graduate at that level or progress on to the next level within the same subject matter area. Other students, whose experience and academic history are given higher academic credits, may advance straight into an Ordinary Degree (Level 7), and Honours Degree (Level 8) or a postgraduate qualification (Level 9).

International Students Flexible Learning is open to all students in any location and that is why ATU has a growing online international cohort.

We welcome and support our global learning community through forums, live streaming and group assignments.

Students who reside overseas, may apply to sit their exams online. Advisors are on-hand to support students and help navigate all the elements of an online learning journey from administration to assessment and examinations.

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Special Purpose Awards These are programmes developed to address a skills gap in a specific industry or to meet a certain demand. They are awarded as a Special Purpose Award, typically in certificate format from the major award. The total number of credits for an SPA award may vary from programme to programme.

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Study Areas & Course Information

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Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical & Medical Science The area of Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical and Medical Science offers online, blended and on-campus courses for the pharma, biopharma, medtech, and quality sectors in Ireland. Courses consist of minor awards and major awards, ranging from Level 6 through to Level 9, with a range of delivery modes.

A selection of our courses are supported by Irish Medtech Skillnet, ensuring we help upskill the workforce to support the thriving sector.

A number of courses have been developed in collaboration with NIBRT (National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training), focusing on upskilling students on the key competencies required for careers in the biopharma industry.

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Award

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Biopharmaceutical Processing

Master of Science

2.5 years

9

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Master of Science

2.5 years

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Sligo

Industrial Pharmaceutical Science

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science

2.5 years

9

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Processing

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Certificate

1 year

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Sligo

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Operations

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

BioIndustry 4.0

Certificate

1 year

9

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Commissioning, Qualification and Validation for Biologics Manufacturing (CQV)

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Bioanalytical Techniques

Minor Award in Science

1 semester

9

Sligo

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality

Higher Diploma

2 years

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Applied Medical Sciences (Joint Ulster University & ATU award)

Bachelor of Science Honours

4 years

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Biomedical & Bio-industrial Sciences (ATU award)

Bachelor of Science Honours

4 years

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Biomedical Sciences (Ulster University award)

Bachelor of Science Honours

4 years

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Sligo

Bioprocessing Technologies

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

2 years

8

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Processing

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Bioprocess Engineering

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Pharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Science

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Accredited Company Training

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Biopharmaceutical Processing

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Aseptic Biopharmaceutical Operations

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

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International Medical Technologies, Innovation and Development

Master of Science

18 months

9

Galway City

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Master of Science

15 months

9

Galway City

Medical Science

Master of Science

2 years

9

Galway City

Computerised Systems and Data Quality for Medtech

Certificate in Science

1 year

8

Galway City

Quality for Industry

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Galway City

Medical Science

Higher Diploma

2 years

8

Galway City

Quality for Industry (Regulatory Affairs, Statistics & Management or Management)

Bachelor of Science

2/3 years

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Galway City

Quality and Regulatory Affairs

Certificate

1 year

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Galway City

Quality in Statistics and Management

Certificate

1 year

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Galway City

Quality Management

Certificate

2 years

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Galway City

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Business, Leadership & People Management Our Business, Leadership and People Management courses are amongst our most popular and thousands of our graduates have gained the essential skills and practical knowledge to excel in their careers.

Choose from a range of delivery modes to suit you and your life, including online, blended and on-campus learning, ranging from Level 6 Higher Certificate through to Level 9 Masters. Courses include accounting, human resource management, law, business, social media marketing, digital marketing practice, leadership, marketing and much more.

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Innovation in Fintech Research

Master of Science

2 years

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Letterkenny

Innovation in Fintech

Master of Science

2 years

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Letterkenny

Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation *NEW*

Master of Science

1 or 2 years

9

Letterkenny

Professional Leadership

Master of Arts

2 years

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Sligo

Professional Leadership

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Business

Bachelor of Business Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Finance and Technology (FinTech)

Higher Diploma

1 year

8

Letterkenny

Leadership and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Higher Diploma

1 year

8

Letterkenny

Management and Leadership

Certificate

1 year

7

Letterkenny

Management Applications

Bachelor of Business

1 year

7

Sligo

Applied Marketing and Design

Certificate

1 year

7

Letterkenny

Entrepreneurial Innovation Practice *NEW*

Certificate

1 year

7

Letterkenny

Business

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Social Media Marketing

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

Digital Marketing Practice

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

Sustainable Development Goals, Partnership, People, Planet and Prosperity

Certificate

1 year

6

Mayo

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Award

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Applied Leadership and Management in Social Care

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Applied Leadership and Management in Social Care

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Applied Leadership and Management in Public Sector

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Applied Leadership and Management in Public Sector

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Applied Leadership and Management in Healthcare

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Applied Leadershp and Management in Healthcare

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Applied Leadership and Management

Certificate

1 semester

9

Mayo

Accounting

Master of Arts

1 or 2 years

9

Letterkenny

Digital Media and Marketing

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Arts Honours

4 years

8

Mayo

Business (Lifelong Learning)

Bachelor of Business Honours

3.5 years

8

Letterkenny

Business Models and Emerging Technologies

Certificate

1 semester

8

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Retail Management Practice

Bachelor of Business Honours

1 year

8

Letterkenny

Retail Management Practice

Bachelor of Business

3 years

7

Letterkenny

Supervisory Management

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

Managing Operations

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

Management for Supervisors

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

Law and Human Resource Management

Certificate

1 semester

7

Mayo

Financial and Economic Environment

Certificate

1 semester

7

Mayo

Logistics and Marketing

Certificate

1 semester

7

Mayo

Managing Services

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

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Award

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Level Campus

Marketing

Master of Science

1 or 2 years

9

Letterkenny

Business Management *NEW*

Master of Science

1 or 2 years

9

Letterkenny

Accounting

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Galway City

Accounting Technicians Ireland ATI

Professional Accreditation Diploma

2 years

Galway City

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Civil Engineering, Built Environment & Sustainable Construction In close collaboration with industry, our Civil Engineering, Built Environment and Sustainable Construction courses have been created in response to market demand for a thriving sector that holds positive careers opportunities for those working within the sector who would like to upskill, or those looking to retrain for a career change.

In civil engineering and construction, ATU offers Ireland’s largest suite of part-time online construction-related courses from Level 6 Certificate to Level 9 Masters. Many of the courses are accredited with a relevant industry body including the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) - to support learners funding opportunities are available through DASBE & LASTNG. Courses offered include built environment, BIM, fire safety, project management, road engineering & design, quantity surveying, property services, construction economics, water and wastewater operations and much more.

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Project Management

Master of Science

3 years

9

Sligo

Project Management

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Project Management

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Building Information Modelling in Digital Leadership

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Strategic Construction Management

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Construction Law, Procurement and Finance

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveying

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Bridge Engineering

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Road and Transport Engineering

Master of Engineering

2.5 years

9

Sligo

Road and Transport Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Geotechnical and Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering

2 years

9

Sligo

BIM and Lean Construction Management

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Road Safety Audit and Engineering

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

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Award

Duration

Level Campus

Geotechnical and Structural Engineering

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Construction Project Management

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Quantity Surveying

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Facilities & Building Services Management

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Real Estate Development & Valuation

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Construction Contracts Management

Bachelor of Science Honours

1 year

8

Sligo

Operations Management

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

8

Sligo

Construction Site Management

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Construction Management

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Digital Construction Technology

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Auctioneering & Estate Agency Practice

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Revit and 4D BIM

Certificate

1 year

7

Letterkenny

Applied Fire Safety Management

Certificate

8 weeks

7

Letterkenny

Quantity Surveying

Bachelor of Science Honours

2 years

7

Sligo

Water and Wastewater Operations

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Wastewater Treatment Operations

Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Drinking Water Treatment Operations

Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Construction Economics

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Property Services and Facilities Management

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Facilities Management

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Property Services

Certificate

1 year

6

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Award

Duration

Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership

Master of Science

2.5 years

9

Galway City

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Digital Leadership

Postgraduate Diploma

1.5 years

9

Galway City

Circular Economy Leadership For the Built Environment

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Building Information Modelling in Digital Leadership

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Master of Science

1.5 years full-time or 2.5 years part-time

9

Galway City

Built Environment Regulation

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

9

Galway City

Built Environment Regulation

Certificate

1 semester (6 months) or 1 year

9

Galway City

Circular Economy in Leadership for the Built Environment Master of Science *NEW*

1 year

9

Galway City

Circular Economy in Leadership for Sustainability

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Energy Conservation and Environmental Services

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Fire Safety

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Fire Safety Engineering

Bachelor of Science Honours 1 year

8

Letterkenny

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Higher Diploma

2 years

8

Galway City

Civil Engineering

Higher Diploma

1 year

8

Galway City

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Certificate in Engineering

1 year

8

Galway City

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Computing, Software, Electronics & Emerging Technologies The area of Computing, Software, Electronics & Technologies offers several online, blended and on-campus courses at Level 7, 8 and 9, giving students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and gain hands-on practical experience, resulting in the University producing exceptional graduates in this area.

ATU continues to respond to the developments in IT, computing, and technology by actively addressing the skills gap in emerging technologies.

New courses specialising in fields such as artificial intelligence and automated vehicles have been developed, whilst existing courses are continually evolving thanks to our expert academic team. Courses range from computing, software development, digital skills, cybersecurity, computer engineering, data analytics, artificial intelligence and much more.

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Master of Engineering

2.5 years

9

Sligo

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Automotive Artificial Intelligence

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Hons

2 years

8

Sligo

Computing

Higher Diploma in Science

2 years

8

Sligo

Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

2 years

7

Sligo

Network Cybersecurity (Add-On)

Bachelor of Science

2 years part-time

7

Mayo

Network Cybersecurity

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

Data Cybersecurity

Certificate

1 year

7

Mayo

Blended Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Cybersecurity Operations

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Cybersecurity Operations

Certificate

1 year

9

Mayo

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Design, Media & Creative Arts The area of Design, Media and Creative Arts at ATU is a catalyst for creativity.

Our courses provide accessible learning experiences across creative, design and media disciplines that engage with and build on the rich cultural legacy and the creative soul of our region.

Our online, blended and on-campus courses highlight the value of creativity and cultural contribution to society, and they seek to make a lasting contribution, locally and globally.

Courses range from creative practice, art and design, interior architecture and design, retail management, UX design and applied innovation.

Online Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

User Experience Design & Applied Innovation

Master of Arts

1 year

9

Letterkenny

Applied Brand Strategy and Identity

Certificate

1 year

9

Letterkenny

AR and VR for the Creative Industries

Certificate

1 year

9

Letterkenny

3D for Emerging Technologies

Certificate

1 year

9

Letterkenny

Interior Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Arts

2 years

8

Sligo

Lifestyle Retail & Digital Marketing

Diploma

1 year

7

Letterkenny

Course Title

Award

Duration

Creative Practice

Master of Arts

1 year

9

Galway City

Creative Practice

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Galway City

3D Modelling and Animation

Higher Diploma

1 year

8

Letterkenny

Art and Design

Bachelor of Arts

6 years

7

Galway City

Fashion Fundamentals

Certificate

1 year

6

Letterkenny

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Food, Home Economics & Product Development Within the area of Food and Nutritional Science, we have several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various areas of food and nutrition.

Courses are delivered blended, online or on-campus and range from Level 6 to Level 9. They include sustainable food systems, food regulatory affairs, home economics, food business and production innovation.

Online Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Sustainable Food Systems

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Sustainable Food Systems

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Sustainable Food Systems

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Home Economics

Master of Education

2 years

9

St Angela’s

Food Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science

3 years

9

Sligo

Food Regulatory Affairs

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Food Regulatory Affairs

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Food and Nutritional Product Development

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Food and Nutritional Product Development

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Food Business and Product Innovation (WBL)

Higher Diploma in Arts

1 year

8

Lettterkenny

Course Title

Award

Duration

Food Innovation

Master of Science

2 years

9

St Angela’s

Home Economics

Professional Diploma

2 years

9

St Angela’s

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Marine, Environmental Science & Conservation Within the area of Marine, Environmental Science and Conservation, we have a dedicated and expert lecturing team with in-depth expertise in all aspects of occupational safety and health, environmental science, archaeology, marine life and conservation.

Our marine and conservation courses focus on core and specialist competencies in key themes of fisheries, marine conservation, sustainability and ecosystem-based management.

Delivery modes of study include online, blended and on-campus for these programmes, ranging from Level 7 to Level 9. Courses include archaeology, marine biological resources, environmental health and safety management and much more.

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Water Services Management

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Water Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

Sligo

Water Services Management

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Environmental Health and Safety Management

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Environmental Management

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

2 years

8

Sligo

Occupational Safety and Health Management

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

2 years

8

Sligo

Occupational Safety & Health

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Environmental Management

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Irish Archaeology

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Irish Archaeology (International)

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Occupational Safety and Health

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Compost Facility Operation

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

Occupational Safety And Health

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

Health and Safety Representation

Certificate

1 semester

6

Sligo

On Campus Courses Award

Duration

Level Campus

Applied Marine Conservation

Master of Science

1 year

9

Galway City

Conservation Behaviour

Master of Science

1 year

9

Galway City

Marine Biological Resources

Master of Science

2 years

9

Galway City

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Education, Law & Public Service The area of Law, Education and Public Service has courses ranging from Level 7 to Level 9 which are all online and include recognition of prior learning, licencing law, human resources and employment law, special education needs, contemporary innovations in education and much more.

Online Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Governance & I.T. in Financial Services

Master of Arts

1 year

9

Letterkenny

Leadership and Advocacy in Early Years

Postgraduate Diploma

1.5 years

9

Sligo

Leadership and Advocacy in Early Years

Master of Arts

2.5 years

9

Sligo

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certificate

12 weeks

9

Letterkenny

Human Resources & Employment Law

Diploma

1 Year

7

Letterkenny

Licensing Law & Practice

Certificate

12 weeks

7

Letterkenny

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Contemporary Innovations in Education

Master of Arts

2 years

9

St. Angela’s

Contemporary Innovations in Education

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Contemporary Innovations in Education

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Special Education

Master of Arts

2 years

9

St. Angela’s

Special Education

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Special Educational Needs - Autism

Master of Arts

2 years

9

St. Angela’s

Special Educational Needs - Autism

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Special Educational Needs - Autism

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Specific Learning Difficulties

Master of Arts

2 years

9

St. Angela’s

Specific Learning Difficulties

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Specific Learning Difficulties

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

St. Angela’s

Teaching & Learning

Master of Arts

3 years

9

Galway City

Teaching & Learning

Postgraduate Diploma

2-3 years

9

Galway City

Teaching & Learning

Certificate

1 year

9

Galway City

Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Wellbeing Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Sustainability Leadership

18 months

9

Mayo

Master of Science

Level Campus

Blended Courses continued...

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Transformative Practices in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Master of Arts

18 months

9

Mayo

Behaviours that Challenge

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Inclusion for Learning

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Educational Research Methods

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

General Learning Disabilities

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Numeracy

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Autism

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Literacy

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Specific Learning Difficulties 1

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Specific Learning Difficulties 2

Module

1 semester

9

St. Angela’s

Religious Education for Primary School

Certificate

1 year

7

St. Angela’s

Special Educational Needs for Special Needs Assistants

Certificate

1 year

7

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Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Automation & Quality Our Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Automation & Quality courses provide students with a variety of skillsets including problem solving, mathematical, CAD, automation, lean sigma to name a few. These courses include blended and online delivery modes ranging from Level 6 to Level 9.

Course offerings include quality, polymer, mechatronics, lean OpEx, automation, robotics, manufacturing and much more.

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Quality

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Automation and Digital Manufacturing

Master of Engineering

2 years

9

Galway City

Advanced Lean Sigma Quality (Black Belt)

Certificate

1 year

8

Sligo

Mechatronics

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 2 years

8

Sligo

Polymer Processing

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 2 years

8

Sligo

Quality Management and Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

2 years

8

Sligo

Mechatronic

Bachelor of Engineering

2 years

7

Sligo

Mechatronic Systems (WBL)

Bachelor of Engineering

3 years

7

Sligo

Data Centre Facilities Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

2 years

7

Sligo

Polymer Processing

Bachelor of Engineering

2 years

7

Sligo

Manufacturing Management

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Lean OpEx (Yellow Belt)

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Quality

Bachelor of Science

2 years

7

Sligo

Lean Sigma Quality (Green Belt)

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Precision Engineering & Design

Bachelor of Engineering

2 years

7

Sligo

Automation and Instrumentation

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Mechanical Analysis and Automation

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Electronics and Automation

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Quality Assurance

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Validation Technologies

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Work Based Project

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Polymer Technologies

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Course Title

Award

Duration

Level

Campus

Advanced Manufacturing Systems *NEW* Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1 year

8

Galway City

Automation and Digital Manufacturing *NEW*

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1 year

8

Galway City

Automation and Digital Manufacturing

Higher Diploma

1 year

8

Galway City

Industrial Automation

Certificate

1 year

7

Galway City

Automation and Robotics

Bachelor of Engineering

3 years

7

Galway City

Automation and Robotics

Higher Certificate

2 years

6

Galway City

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Parametric Modelling

Certificate

1 year

6

Galway City

Heat Pump Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Servicing

Certificate

1 semester

6

Galway City

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Nursing, Health & Social Care The area of Nursing, Healthcare and Social Sciences offers online, blended and on-campus delivery for a truly flexible learning experience.

Social Science courses will examine social issues from many perspectives including leadership, social care and social justice, peer support, counselling skills, outdoor education and management.

Nursing and Healthcare courses range from Level 6 to Level 9 and are taught by academics at the top of their discipline and profession. Courses include from nursing, palliative and end of life care, school aged childcare, health and social care and much more.

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Clinical Measurement Physiology

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Healthcare Analytics

Certificate

1 year

9

Mayo

Social Care and Social Justice

Master of Arts

2 years

9

Sligo

Social Care and Social Justice

Postgraduate Diploma 1.5 years

9

Sligo

Health Promotion Practice

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Public Health Nutrition

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Health Project Management

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Health Promotion and Wellness Practice

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

Public Health

Certificate

1 year

9

Sligo

eHealth

Certificate

1 semester

8

Mayo

Peer Support Practice

Certificate

1 year

8

Mayo

Health Data Analytics

Certificate

1 year

7

Sligo

Introductory Counselling Skills

Certificate

2 years

6

Sligo

Social Prescribing

Certificate

1 year

6

Sligo

Blended Courses Award

Duration

Level Campus

Applied Health and Wellness Coaching

Master of Health Science

3 years

9

St. Angela’s

Applied Health and Wellness Coaching

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

St. Angela's

Applied Health and Wellness Coaching

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

St. Angela's

Disability Studies

Master of Science

3 years

9

St. Angela's

Disability Studies

Postgraduate Diploma

2 years

9

St. Angela's

Disability Studies

Postgraduate Certificate

1 year

9

St. Angela's

International Healthcare Management (National Stream)

Master of Health Science

2 years

9

St. Angela's

Community Mental Health Nursing

Master of Health Science

2 years

9

St. Angela's

Community Mental Health Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

St. Angela's

Nursing / Professional Studies

Master of Health Science

2 - 3 years

9

St. Angela's

Nursing / Professional Studies

Postgraduate Diploma

2 - 3 years

9

St. Angela's

Professional Healthcare Studies

Master of Health Science

1 year

9

St. Angela's

Advanced Research Skills

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Assessing and Managing Clients Presenting Following Self-harm

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Behaviours that Challenge

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Early Interventions for People Who Experience First Episode Psychosis

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Fundamentals of Coaching and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Healthcare Ethics

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Historical Perspectives in Disability Studies

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Principles of Healthcare Leadership

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Quality and Healthcare Management

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

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Award

Duration

Level Campus

Therapeutic Communication

Stand Alone Module

1 Semester

9

St. Angela's

Professional Nursing

Master of Science

1 year and 2 year

9

Letterkenny

Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Quality and Safety in Social Care

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Quality and Safety in Social Care

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Palliative and End of Life Care

Master of Science

2 years

9

Mayo

Palliative and End of Life Care

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year

9

Mayo

Palliative and End of Life Care

Certificate

1 semester

9

Mayo

Nursing Procedural Sedation

Certificate

1 semester

9

Mayo

Contemporary Healthcare Management

Certificate

1 semester

9

Letterkenny

Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs

Master of Science

1 year and 2 year

9

Letterkenny

Therapeutic Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year and 2 year

9

Letterkenny

Advancing Health and Social Care

Master of Science

1 year and 2 year

9

Letterkenny

Advancing Health and Social Care

Postgraduate Diploma

1 year and 2 year

9

Letterkenny

CBT & Mindfulness

Special Purpose Award 1 semester

9

Letterkenny

eHealth

Special Purpose Award 1 semester

9

Letterkenny

Sustainable in Healthcare

Special Purpose Award 1 semester

9

Letterkenny

Alcohol & other Dugs use: Interventions Practice & Skills

Special Purpose Award 1 semester

9

Letterkenny

Sustainability Leadership

Master of Science

18 months

9

Mayo

Acute Medicine Nursing

Certificate

1 semester

8

Mayo

Emergency Nursing

Certificate

26 weeks

8

Letterkenny

Acute Medicine

Certificate

13 weeks

8

Letterkenny

School Aged Childcare

Diploma

1 year

7

Mayo

Recovery in Mental Health

Certificate

1 semester

8

Mayo

On-Campus Courses Award

Duration

International Healthcare Management (International Stream)

Master of Health Science

1 year (full-time)

Level Campus 9

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Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Science Within the area of Sport, Exercise and Nutritional Science, we have several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various areas of health, nutrition, and sport. Courses are delivered blended, online or on-campus and range from Level 6 to Level 9. They include personal training, sports performance, practice, nutrition, sport & clinical biomechanics, tourism, public health, health promotional practice, health informatics and much more.

Online Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level

Campus

Sports and Exercise Nutrition

Master of Science

2 years

9

Sligo

Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport

Certificate

1 year

9

Letterkenny

Sport Performance Innovation

Certificate

1 year

9

Letterkenny

Sports and Exercise Nutrition

Postgraduate Diploma

1.5 years

9

Sligo

Applied Strength & Conditioning (WBL)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

3.5 Years

8

Letterkenny

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Course Title

Award

Duration

Level

Campus

Sport and Clinical Biomechanics

Master of Science

18 months

9

Galway City

Strength and Conditioning

Master of Science

18 months

9

Galway City

Nutrition and Sensory Science

Master of Science

18 months

9

Galway City

Applied Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Master of Science

18 months

9

Galway City

Sports Performance Practice

Master of Science

1 Year

9

Letterkenny

Sports Performance Practice by Research

Master of Science

1 Year

9

Letterkenny

Personal Training

Certificate

1 year

6

Letterkenny

Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary The interest in the area of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary has grown rapidly over the past number of years due to the increase in job availability and career progression opportunities. Courses are delivered blended, online or on-campus and range from Level 6 to Level 8. Students can gain skills in areas such as hospitality management, culinary skills and arts, regional guiding and professional kitchen management.

Online Courses Course Title

Award

Duration

Level Campus

Professional Kitchen Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1 year

8

Killybegs

Hospitality Management (WBL)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 3 years

8

Killybegs

Tourism Revenue Management

Certificate

1 year

7

Killybegs

Course Title

Award

Duration

Pastry and Baking

Certificate

1 year

Blended Courses Level Campus 6

Galway City

On Campus Courses Award

Duration

Level Campus

National Chef de Partie Apprenticeship

Bachelor of Arts

3 years

7

Killybegs

National Tour Guiding

Certificate

1 semester

6

Killybegs

Regional Guiding

Certificate

1 semester

6

Killybegs

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How to Apply Before you apply for a part-time course at ATU, we recommend that you firstly research your course from the above course list and by viewing the course webpage. Please also ensure to check the entry requirements as these vary from course to course. You will find your course’s specific entry requirements on the course webpage.

When to Apply Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods in the academic year – September and January.

For January start, applications open in October.

For September start, applications open in February.

Closing dates for applications are listed on the course website pages.

How to Apply Applying for a part-time course is easy – simply visit the webpage of your chosen course and select the ‘apply now’ button and follow the steps outlined.

Alternatively, you can visit the ‘apply now’ website of each of our campuses below. Each campus has their own dedicated application process and information on the application process relevant to you and your course below.

It is best to apply as early as possible.

ATU Galway-Mayo Apply Now ATU Donegal Apply Now ATU Sligo Apply Now

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Fees & Funding Fees vary for each course, it is important that you check the relevant course webpage for further information regarding the fees for your interested course. Links to our course webpages are included in the course list above.

Self-Funding To help make payments more manageable for students who are self-funding, ATU has a variety of payment options that include payment per semester, in-full or by instalment.

Employer Funded If your employer is partly or fully funding your course, you will need to organise payment through the ATU Admissions team with your employer.

Tax Relief As ATU is listed by the Irish revenue as an ‘APPROVED INSTITUTION’ students are eligible to claim tax relief at the standard rate for tuition fees. In order to determine your own eligibility and if the course you have applied for qualifies for a tax refund, please read the information on the Revenue website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-ta Springboard+

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If you are a Springboard+ funded student completing a Level 6 course, it is fully funded by the HEA, and you are not required to make any payment towards your tuition fees.

If you are employed and are completing a Level 7 – 9 course it is 90% funded and you are required to pay the remaining 10% tuition fee. If you are unemployed, Springboard+ will cover 100% of the course fees.

The HEA require you to confirm your registration status on the Springboard+ platform at specific times during the academic year to ensure your tuition fees are released to ATU. The Springboard+ Coordinator will send you an email when you are due to complete these registration steps.

For further information visit www.atu.ie/springboard

Support Services MyCareerPath If you are unsure about what you would like to study, My Career Path is an excellent 1-to-1 mentoring service available from ATU for people in the workplace, returners to education, entrepreneurs seeking to upskill and people looking to accelerate their career and progress within their organisation.

You will receive advice on the learning pathways available to you and how to achieve your career objectives or improve your employability. For further information on My Career Path, please visit www.mycareerpath.ie Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process whereby evidence of learning (formal, non-formal or informal) that has taken place prior to enrolment in higher education is recognised and given value as part of your application process.

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A fundamental principle of RPL is that a learner should not be asked to relearn something they already know. With RPL, prior learning can count towards entry, advanced entry, credit or exemptions from modules at ATU. To apply for RPL, please visit myexperience.ie/how-to-apply

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Further Information For further details on any of the information contained within this book, please visit www.atu.ie/flexible

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Alternatively, you can email our admissions team Sligo: admissions.sligo@atu.ie Galway-Mayo: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie Donegal: admissions.donegal@atu.ie

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