The Higher Diploma in Business in Finance will provide candidates with the integrated theoretical and practical knowledge and skillset required for decision making within the modern and dynamic financial services sector. Candidates will gain a fundamental understanding of the key theories, concepts and tools used within the international financial services sector. They will have a…
You will learn computing fundamentals, complemented with detailed knowledge, problem-solving and specialised technical skills required for designing, developing and deploying software. The course offers specialisations in the second semester to choose from. The streams are Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Computing Infrastructure, Mobile Cloud Gaming, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, and Software Quality…
The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics is a new programme that has been designed to address industry needs. The modules provide students with the knowledge and skills to collect, process, analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore statistical patterns, test hypotheses, and explore the implications of models.
This course provides an accelerated route to the equivalent of an honours degree in Economics.
Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology is for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career or postgraduate study in psychology but who don't hold an honours degree in psychology. The course enables students to study key areas of psychology in a thriving research environment and, through a supervised research dissertation, explore practical…
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…
Overview The Higher Diploma in Business is a conversion course for non-business graduates who wish to acquire core business skills which will enable graduates play an active role in the management, sustainability and development of commercial enterprise. Graduates will, upon completion of this programme, enter the business world and/or progress to a management role within…
The Higher Diploma in Business Analytics is a conversion course for graduates of Level 8 programmes in any discipline. This will enable students to apply data analysis and business intelligence techniques to their own discipline.
Overview The Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of project management for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area to avail of future employment or further education opportunities. Learners on this graduate conversion programme will benefit from foundational knowledge and skills fundamental…
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…
Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy will provide students with a broad graduate-level education and grounding in the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The course offers students a practical training in therapeutic skills and an understanding of the ethical implications of therapeutic work. During the course, students will be…
Overview As more organisations rely on rich content to drive marketing success and serve customers, the ability to effectively manage digital assets and connect creative content across platforms and touchpoints becomes imperative. The Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing is a conversion programme for graduates who wish to up-skill in digital marketing strategy, theory…
Overview The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of computing and data science for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area. The programme aims to develop learners' knowledge of the theory and practice of Data Analytics necessary for them to secure employment…
Overview Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade. This has created demand from graduates and employees for programmes specifically tailored to the skills required for a changing financial services industry. This is an interdisciplinary programme…
Medical scientists work in the health care system and provide a crucial service that contributes to the diagnosis and prognosis of disease as well as guiding treatment. The Higher Diploma in Medical Science is a graduate programme aimed specifically at medical laboratory assistants with a degree in science (see Entry Requirementsunder course details) who wish…
A 60 credit NFQ Level 8 award based on the need to provide an ongoing skilled workforce to the Medical Device sector. Especially with the introduction of the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) coming into effect in May 2021 and the In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulation (IVDR) implementation due in 2022, this course is…