Postgraduate courses in Construction & Engineering

Introduction This Access Course is for Honours students whose primary degree is not in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, but who wish to join the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing programme. It is a bridge between your existing knowledge and the knowledge you need to enter one of these courses. It is a one-year, part-time course.…

BOOK THIS COURSE Looking for a study programme that trains you for a career in the industry of the future? Explore smart technologies and how they’re incorporated in construction, assembly lines and global supply chains. Prepare yourself for a management role in complex industrial settings by gaining project management and design skills, and hone your…

This Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a minor award within the very successful Higher Diploma in BIM has been developed in close collaboration with construction industry professionals to provide a flexible, multidisciplinary and industry-focused programme that seeks to address the current competency and skills gap in the construction sector both nationally and in…

Our postgraduate research students undertake a research project of their choice, aligned to specialisms within the SSCI (see brochure attached), and work under the guidance of our highly experienced staff in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and engaged environment. Research undertaken within the SSCI addresses the most pressing challenges facing business, industry and society; the innovative solutions…

BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated. This Higher Diploma in Building Information Modelling programme is…

This work-based programme developed in collaboration with Engineers Ireland and employers will allow graduates to meet the Engineers Ireland educational requirements such that students can apply for Chartered Engineer through the further learning route or standard route.The Higher Diploma in Civil Engineer at ATU Galway is accredited by Engineers Ireland as meeting the educational standard…

Introduction This course offers an alternative entry route to the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for those students who do not meet the normal Masters entry requirements, but have a level 8 H3 degree in Mechanical and/or Mechanical Engineering. Successful completion of the Master Engineering Qualifier B programme allows the student to progress to…

This programme is part of a suite of programmes developed with Industry to support the transition to Industry 4.0. The Master is a part-time programme specifically designed for engineers working in the manufacturing industry who wish to up-skill in the field of Automation and Digital Manufacturing. Students will take 40 credits of taught modules which…

Our postgraduate research students undertake a research project of their choice, aligned to specialisms within the SSCI (see brochure attached), and work under the guidance of our highly experienced staff in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and engaged environment. Research undertaken within the SSCI addresses the most pressing challenges facing business, industry and society; the innovative solutions…

The Master of Science in Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership is a programme that will directly respond to a significant gap in national and international educational provision related to digital leadership across the built environment value chain. The programme will provide a flexible, multidisciplinary, and industry-focused programme that will empower graduates to lead the transition…

The programme aims to afford advanced experience, knowledge, and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with a range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish Construction Industry. This master’s degree programme is designed for a multidisciplinary cohort across the built environment disciplines e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying,…

The programme aims to afford advanced experience, knowledge, and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with a range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish Construction Industry.

This Masters in Circular Economy Leadership for the Built Environment has been developed in close collaboration with construction industry professionals to provide a flexible, multidisciplinary and industry-focused programme that seeks to address the current competency and skills gap in the construction sector both nationally and in a global context. The programme is designed to embrace…

This Master of Science in Design and Innovation is an exciting new Masters programme designed for people from varied backgrounds who want to develop their innovation, design, management and leadership skills.

Introduction Students who do not have the entry requirements to enter directly onto the Masters programmes may be offered entry on the Masters Qualifier Programme. The Master Qualifier contains the same modules as our Masters. Students on the Masters Qualifier Programme may transfer onto the Masters programme, subject to the transfer requirements and without loss…

Introduction This programme offers advanced-level courses in the theory, analysis, design, modelling and manufacture of electronic and computer systems. It’s highly flexible and allows participants to customise a taught Masters programme based on preferred focus areas. With a range of over twenty modules to choose from, this Masters programme is highly customisable by the individual student.…

Introduction This Masters programme allows the students to specialise in the widely established area of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering or to widen their knowledge from their undergraduate studies. It enables graduates to apply MEng Level 9 learning outcomes using computer–based technology to solve mechanical and manufacturing engineering problems. This programme introduces the use of advanced…

This micro-credential is for professionals who work with spatial data and/or maps and would like to have the ability to analyse this data and create new maps and spatial information. The production of good informative maps and the analysis of spatial data are valuable but scarce skill sets. With developments in GPS, mobile devices, and software,…

Air pollution represents a global health challenge and is directly contributing to climate change. It is present in both outdoor and indoor environments. To address air pollution effectively, we need to fully understand the complex mix of pollutants. This micro-credential provides valuable insight into air pollutants, focusing on how we measure and assess the challenge…

This micro-credential is a thorough study of cyber-physical systems, including their vital role in the modern world, means of their production, deployment, testing, and assessment. It is suitable to a range of relevant professionals, including mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, process/control engineers and embedded systems professionals. These major industrial sectors require a workforce capable of designing…

This micro-credential will allow audio practitioners to upskill to new audio formats and standards used in media such as VR, AR, and 360 video, and new spatial audio streaming formats such as Dolby Atmos, utilising spatial audio recording and analysis techniques for acoustic engineering and analysis. This micro-credential addresses the fundamental psychoacoustics behind techniques such…

This micro-credential will give learners a broad but deep overview of the Unity3D software and how it can be used to develop Virtual and Augmented reality applications. The focus of these developments will be applications in a variety of areas, from art and music to health and training. Learners will show their design and development…

This micro-credential will establish the foundational physical principles that enable the extraction of useful work/energy from various sources (thermal, fluid, chemical, nuclear etc.), and present the current state of the art in power generation machinery. The important methods of power generation will each be examined, with foundational analysis, in the context of significantly reducing greenhouse…

This micro-credential equips engineers and other design professionals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions based on quantifiable environmental evidence relating to the impacts of their products and services. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the life cycle framework, and how we can achieve truly sustainable outcomes by balancing environmental, economic, and social…

This micro-credential suits engineers in a start-up in the video streaming space or designing image enhancement technology as well as those embarking on a graduate degree in Video Engineering. If you have just joined a post-production house or start up this micro-credential is excellent for on-boarding. It has been developed to benefit engineers interested in…

This micro-credential has been developed to benefit engineers, who are interested in learning more about solar energy conversion processes and applications of solar energy systems, architects interested in building integrated solar energy technologies, professionals in local authorities and NGOs, who are interested in the growing solar industry in Ireland. This micro-credential will give you an…

This micro-credential uses the models following the structures mandated by the National Transport Authority. This micro-credential provides a comprehensive overview of the structure of these models and as such would be valuable to those requiring knowledge on how these models are used in transport appraisals. This micro-credential examines pathways to lowering emissions through promoting shifts…

The MSc in applied Building Information Modelling & Management is a two and a half-year part-time re-skilling programme for construction professionals, with options for exit with Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma awards after 1 and 2 years, respectively. The course builds on the discipline-specific knowledge of individuals and enables upskilling or facilitates a return to…

Introduction The MSc in Computing offers a choice of Majors, designed to equip graduates with a range of cutting-edge skills, enabling them to produce high-quality software and systems that deliver solutions to business and the economy.   Major 1 – Artificial Intelligence (This Major is available Full Time Only) There is a strong demand for graduates…

Introduction This programme is focused on the Internet of Things [IoT]  and leads to a final Award of MSc in Electronic and Computer Technology [IoT]. It aims to provide a pathway for bachelor’s degree graduates, existing ICT professionals, and those wishing to convert from associated disciplines, to acquire the necessary skills to pursue careers in the…