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Atlantic Technological University
We are very proud of our diverse range of programmes offered at our campuses
in Connemara, Donegal, Galway City, Mayo, Mountbellew, and Sligo. Between our
campuses, we offer 600 academic programmes from pre-degree to doctoral
level to a population of 23,500+ learners.
If you join our ATU family, we will welcome you and provide all the guidance and
support you need to fulfil your potential.
Dr Orla Flynn
Uachtarán/President
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Atlantic Technological University
Why choose
doctoral level. ATU’s strength lies in our collaborative ethos, realising
our shared goals by elevating and championing success. 5,000
Graduates Annually
Academic Excellence
Atlantic
ATU offers an exceptional higher educational experience. Building
on the foundations of applied learning, our university focuses on
23,500+
research-informed teaching. We empower learners to realise their full Total Students
potential, developing responsible citizens, critical thinkers, innovators
University
through collaborative research and providing programmes at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels that meet employers’ skills
requirements. As the leading higher educational institution in the
region, our students, staff and communities are intrinsically linked to
regional employers, building sustainable employment opportunities,
and driving growth in the west and north-west.
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Global Opportunities
Our students develop as global citizens, recognising and building
awareness of the opportunities and roles we play in developing
sustainable global economies. From collaborative international 2
research to overseas study and work placement opportunities, ATU
students are part of a global community with a mindset that reaches
far beyond our shores. 3
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Atlantic Technological University
149%
Increase in research
provision in the past
3 years
21%
of new entrants. into an Honours Bachelors
Degree Programme.
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It is located along a stunning coastline just over an hour from Galway
Campus Locations City. The campus is home to over 200 students, studying five
different degree courses in its state-of-the-art workshop facilities
with the most advanced machinery and computer technology.
As a multi-campus university, Atlantic TU offers students a diverse range of experiences, from bustling cities to wild The Connemara campus has links to major furniture design and
Atlantic coastal regions. With many courses to choose from, students can follow their passion, find their career path manufacturing companies around the globe, allowing students to
and engage in a vibrant university community. With a continued emphasis on applied learning, small class sizes and avail of work placement opportunities with leaders in furniture design
ATU Connemara
a supportive environment, ATU students can immerse themselves in student life and emerge graduate career ready. and manufacturing. Graduates are recognised for their innovative,
creative and responsive approach to projects. They frequently
win, and are shortlisted for, national and international awards that
influence and develop the furniture industry.
ATU Galway City
Galway is home to ATU’s Galway City campus. Galway is much more ATU Mountbellew
than a scenic city-by-the-sea. It has a diverse population of 75,000
Established by the Franciscan Brothers in 1904, the Mountbellew
people, with students making up at least a quarter. As the 4th
campus was the first agricultural college in Ireland. Mountbellew is
largest city in Ireland, Galway has everything from Michelin-starred ATU Mountbellew
a quiet, but growing market town 45kms from Galway City on the
restaurants to open air markets, pubs, theatres, live music events,
N63 road to Roscommon. The original college was demolished in
and an eclectic bunch of personalities. ATU Mayo
1971 and later replaced with a new building in 1975. In 1986, the
Established in 1972, ATU Galway City includes a number of buildings Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College established a link with GMIT
on the east side of the city, overlooking Galway Bay, and a number of In 1994, the Mayo campus opened its doors to deliver a Higher Certificate in Business Studies (Agri-Business).
sports facilities. in the west wing of St Mary’s hospital and
today is a thriving destination with over Today, ATU students in Mountbellew can choose between degrees
ATU Galway City’s building on the Old Dublin Road is one of Galway’s 1,000 students. The original building has in rural enterprise and agri-business, agri-engineering or agri-science.
iconic landmarks, due to the three distinctive sail-shaped copper been sensitively restored to retain much of They spend their time between the Mountbellew campus (one hour
panels at the front of the main building. This unique design helps the original architecture, while providing the from Galway City) and the ATU Galway City campus.
ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road
identify the university as an innovator in modern technology and modern facilities and services required for
serves the practical purpose of housing the Library and IT Centre. students and staff. ATU Mayo offers courses
This location offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in nursing, social care, early childhood
ranging from business, science, computing, engineering, culinary education and care, community development
arts, hospitality, tourism and heritage. and youth work, outdoor education, and
history and geography at undergraduate and
ATU Galway City’s building on the Wellpark road is located even
postgraduate level There are also numerous
closer to Galway City centre, and is home to the School of Design
courses available for adults wishing to
and Creative Arts. This location is a hive of creative activity and is
get back into education both full and part-
home to several creative enterprises. It offers courses in design, art,
time. In 2011, it became the first Institute of
film and documentary, creative media and storytelling, animation and
Technology campus in Ireland to be awarded
game design, and teacher education in art, design and graphics.
Green Campus status.
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residents, students and visitors. design and technology, and teacher education
(design, graphics and construction). ATU Galway City, Old Dublin Road
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Atlantic Technological University
Donegal is renowned for its stunning beaches, welcoming and The Killybegs Campus is set in some of the Sligo combines a vibrant urban centre with stunning natural beauty. Our St. Angelas campus is perhaps the
relaxed atmosphere, and the most beautiful accent in Ireland. It is most unspoiled countryside and coastal The perfect setting for an unforgettable student experience. most scenic in the country and just minutes
one of the most affordable regions to live, work and study in. The areas of Donegal. With a stunning coastline One of the major plus points to life in Sligo is the sense of community away from Sligo town centre. Students
cost of living is considerably lower than the national average and the and Blue Flag beaches on your doorstep our students feel while benefiting from the support of a team of experience small class sizes and a personal
region offers a good variety of affordable student accommodation. no wonder it’s home to the Department of dedicated staff. With a diverse and plentiful range of accommodation approach to learning in a comfortable and
ATU Donegal’s reach is both local and international, attracting a Tourism and Sport. The campus offers 2 options available, the cost of living in Sligo is one of the most welcoming setting. St. Angelas students
diverse student body of almost 5,000 students from Ireland and undergraduate courses and a wide variety reasonable in Ireland. Over 10,000 students study here within our enjoy a healthy balance of theory and
32 countries across the globe. Our engagement and partnerships of part-time, flexible, online and postgraduate two campus locations as full-time, part-time or online students. practice across all undergraduate courses so
with indigenous and international business leaders strengthens our courses. The campus is renowned for its students can enhance their skills ahead
The Sligo campus combines modern buildings, state-of-the-art
students’ employment prospects. reputation in delivering academic excellence of real-world placements.
facilities and landscaped grounds. The campus provides bright and
across the culinary arts, hospitality and
The Letterkenny campus is at heart of the university town. contemporary spaces to ensure students get the best experience Students enjoy a learning experience
tourism disciplines. With a diverse range
It includes over 18,000 square meters of educational and support possible. Whether it is the engineering and science labs, Apple that will empower them on a personal
of transport links, the Killybegs campus is
accommodation with specialised teaching and research facilities. Mac computer lab or the new creative hub for arts, design and and professional level to ensure their high
easily accessible for national and international
It also houses our library, dining areas, meeting rooms and state-of- architecture; our students have access to some of the best facilities employability on graduation. The campus
students and visitors.
the-art sporting facilities. With a diverse range of transport links, the to ensure they have the highly sought-after skills to succeed in offers undergraduate, postgraduate and
Letterkenny campus is easily accessible for national and international their career. part-time courses in nursing, health sciences
students and visitors. It offers a wide range of courses in engineering and disability studies, home economics
The 72 acre campus is just a ten-minute walk from the town centre,
and technology, science and health and business at undergraduate and education.
whilst our location along the Wild Atlantic Way means beaches,
and postgraduate level.
mountains and countryside are all just a short trip away. The campus
offers undergraduate, postgraduate and online courses in business,
social sciences, engineering and design and science.
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Atlantic Technological University
The Team are delighted to liaise with Education Agents, Erasmus and Study Abroad partners who wish to work with
For full details of entry requirements, access routes and student
support, applicants can search for the course details on the ATU
Scholarships ATU. We are also happy to answer any questions on programmes, entry requirements and pathways from international
applicants or prospective partners. We can facilitate visits for applicants, parents and partners to our multi-campus
website www.atu.ie ATU offers a range of scholarships for university in the North-West region. Please contact the team leads below, who will put you in touch with the appropriate
international students. For more information staff member at ATU, to address your particular query.
CLOSING DATE please check out our website
atu.ie/international
Closing date for all applications: 31st May
Ms Jill Murphy Mr John Joe O’Farrell
Applications: Click here or scan the QR code. Courses are taught through English at ATU. T: +353(0)74 9186068 Email: johnjoe.ofarrell@atu.ie
Queries to: international.donegal@atu.ie Therefore students need to demonstrate M: +353(0)87 9669196 T: +353(0)91 753161 Ext: 2558
a high level of proficiency in the English M: +353(0)87 7388414
language. In addition to other entry
ATU Galway-Mayo requirements, applicants whose first language
Applications: Click here or scan the QR code.
is NOT English are required to provide official Mr Patrick Lynch For a full list of ATU Global Staff please visit our website:
Queries to: international.galwaymayo@atu.ie evidence of English language proficiency. www.atu.ie/international
ATU Global Lead (Sligo College)
The table below provides a quick overview of Email: patrick.lynch@atu.ie
our general English language requirements. T: +353(0)71 9155222
ATU Sligo For a more detailed breakdown please visit
M: +353(0)87 2041296
Applications: Click here or scan the QR code. our website: www.atu.ie/international
Queries to: international.sligo@atu.ie
Undergraduate IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
(CEFR B2, PTE, TOEFL iBT,
Cambridge English/1119,
ATU St Angelas Duolingo)
Applications and Queries to: international.stangelas@atu.ie
Taught Masters IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
(CEFR B2, PTE, TOEFL iBT,
Cambridge English/1119,
Scan the QR code to find us online:
Duolingo)
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Programme Course Title Award Level Duration Work
Code (yrs) Placement
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AU528 International Tourism Management Bachelor of Business 7 3 ✓ AU663 Public Health Nutrition** Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU426 Business in Tourism Higher Certificate 6 2 ✓ AU662 Sport and Exercise Science* Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU664 Sports Coaching Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
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AU683 Furniture Design, Making and Technology (Common Entry) Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU342 Construction Management Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU583 Furniture Design, Making and Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU343 Architectural Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU681 Furniture Design and Manufacture Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU340 Fire Safety Engineering Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU682 Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓ AU241 Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU243 Building Engineering (& Renewable Energy or Fire Safety) Bachelor of Science 7 3
MOUNTBELLEW
AU251 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3
Business, Engineering and Science
AU350 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4
AU606 Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU252 Electric Vehicle Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3
AU506 Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business Bachelor of Business 7 3 ✓
AU351 Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4
AU648 Agricultural Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU253 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3 ✓
AU548 Agricultural Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3 ✓
AU260 Computer Games Development Bachelor of Computing (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4
AU657 Agriculture and Environmental Management Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU261 Computing Bachelor of Computing (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4
AU557 Agriculture and Environmental Management Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU262 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (3+1) Bachelor of Computing (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4
DONEGAL LETTERKENNY AU360 Applied Computing Bachelor of Computing (Honours) 8 4
Business AU361 Computer Science Bachelor of Computing (Honours) 8 3
AU312 Communication with English Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 ✓ AU362 CyberPsychology Bachelor of Computing (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU200 Business (Common Entry) - Management or Marketing Bachelor of Business 7/8 3/4 AU363 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Bachelor of Computing (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU300 Accounting Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 3 DONEGAL KILLYBEGS
AU301 Business Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 3 Tourism
AU302 Marketing with Online Technologies Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 3 ✓
AU220 Culinary Arts Bachelor of Arts 7 3 ✓
AU210 Law with Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts 7 3 ✓
AU310 LLB Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 8 3 ✓
AU311 Corporate Law Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 ✓
AU322 Hospitality Management Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 ✓
AU230 Flim and Media Production (3+1) Bachelor of Arts (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4 ✓
AU321 Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation* Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU330 Design Common Entry Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU320 Sport & Exercise (Common Entry) Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU231 Animation (3+1) Bachelor of Arts (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4 ✓
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AU232 Fashion Design with Promotion (3+1) Bachelor of Arts (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4 ✓
AU233 Graphic & UX Design (3+1) Bachelor of Arts (Ord/Hons) 7/8 3/4 ✓
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Programme Course Title Award Level Duration Work Programme Course Title Award Level Duration Work
Code (yrs) Placement Code (yrs) Placement
(WP) (WP)
Business and Social Sciences AU820 Interior Architecture and Design Bachelor of Arts 7 3 ✓
AU928 Fine Art (Restricted Entry)^ Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4
AU900 Business Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU822 Fine Art (Restricted Entry)^ Bachelor of Arts 7 3
AU800 Business Bachelor of Business 7 3
AU929 Writing and Literature* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3
AU700 Business Higher Certificate 6 2
AU931 Performing Arts* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU901 Business and ICT Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3
AU823 Performing Arts (Acting)* Bachelor of Arts 7 3
AU902 Accounting Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 ✓
AU824 Performing Arts (Theatre Design)* Bachelor of Arts 7 3
AU904 Marketing Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU802 Marketing Bachelor of Business 7 3 ✓ Science
AU905 Tourism and Event Management* Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 3 ✓ AU965 Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU803 International Tourism and Event Management Bachelor of Business 7 3 ✓ AU730 Science Higher Certificate 6 2
AU903 Sport with Business* Bachelor of Business (Honours) 8 3 ✓ AU966 Environmental Science with Ecology Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU804 Applied Sport with Business* Bachelor of Business 7 3 ✓ AU855 Environmental Science with Ecology Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU919 Early Education and Care* Bachelor of Education (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU967 Occupational Safety and Health Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU916 Sociology and Politics* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 ✓ AU856 Occupational Safety and Health Bachelor of Science 7 3
AU918 Social Care Practice Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU968 Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU917 English and Psychology* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 AU857 Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development Bachelor of Science 7 3
AU915 Law and Business Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 3 AU970 Forensic Investigation and Analysis Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
Engineering and Design AU859 Forensic Investigation and Analysis Bachelor of Science 7 3
AU969 Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU940 Engineering (Common Entry) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU858 Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU830 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3
AU971 Health Science and Physical Activity* Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU715 Engineering Higher Certificate 6 2
AU861 Health Science and Physiology* Bachelor of Science 7 3
AU941 Robotics and Automation Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU732 Health and Exercise Science Higher Certificate 6 2
AU831 Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3
AU973 Clinical Measurement Physiology Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4
AU833 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3 ✓
AU972 Human Nutrition Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU943 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU862 Human Nutrition* Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU944 Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU835 Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering 7 3 ST. ANGELAS
AU716 Construction Economics Higher Certificate 6 2 Home Economics, Food Business and Nursing
AU945 Quantity Surveying Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓ AU989 Nutrition, Food and Business Management Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU836 Quantity Surveying Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓ AU990 Home Economics Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU946 Construction Project Management and Applied Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓ NA Nursing Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 1
AU837 Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building Technology Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU717 Applied Construction Technology Higher Certificate 6 2
AU955 Computing Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU845 Computing Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU725 Computing Higher Certificate 6 2
AU956 Computer Networks and Cyber Security Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU846 Computer Networks and Cyber Security Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
AU957 Software Development Bachelor of Science (Honours) 8 4 ✓
AU847 Software Development Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓
* Garda (Police) Vetting Required
AU848 Games Development Bachelor of Science 7 3 ✓ ** Garda (Police) Vetting may be Required
AU927 Creative Design Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 8 4 ✓ ^ Portfolio Required
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AU821 Creative Design Bachelor of Arts 7 3 ✓
~ Biology
AU925 Architecture Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) 8 5 # English
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ST ANGELAS
MHSc (International Healthcare Management) Master of Health Science 9 1
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Contact ATU
ATU Galway City ATU Donegal Letterkenny
Dublin Rd Port Road
Galway Letterkenny
H91 T8NW Co. Donegal
F92 FC93
Tel: +353 (0)91 753161
T: +353 (0)74 91 86000
Wellpark Road
Galway ATU Donegal Killybegs
H91 DY9Y
Shore Rd
Tel: +353 (0)91 770661 Killybegs
Co. Donegal
ATU Mayo F94 DV52
Westport Road T: +353 (0)74 91 86600
Castlebar
Co. Mayo ATU Sligo
F23 X853
Ash Lane
Tel: +353 (0)94 90 25700 Sligo
F91 YW50
ATU Mountbellew T: +353 (0)71 91 55222
Mountbellew
Ballinasloe ATU St. Angelas
Co. Galway
Clogherevagh
H53 WE00
Lough Gill
Tel: +353 (0)90 96 79205 Co. Sligo
F91 C634
ATU Connemara T: +353 (0)71 91 43580
Letterfrack
Co. Galway
H91 AH5K Find us online
Tel: +353 (0)91 74 2650
www.atu.ie
@atu_ie
@atuglobalgalway
@atusligo_global
@atusligoglobal
@atuglobal_donegal
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