Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation is the combination of mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering
systems that are used in modern manufacturing industries. Robotic and Automation engineers are
problem solvers by nature, looking for solutions to sometimes difficult engineering applications.
This programme equips graduates with the skills to work in high-tech manufacturing industries to design,
build and operate intelligent machines such as the robots and flexible manufacturing systems of today and
for tomorrow
Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business
Graduates will be well prepared to operate in a variety of managerial and
administrative positions in rural and agri-enterprises, or to become self-employed.
Graduates can progress to a variety of work in agri-business and agricultural services:
for example; in marketing, information processing, administration and management
posts; as well as various employment opportunities in rural development.
Science
Science (Undenominated)
These undenominated science degrees give students an exceptional level of flexibility. The programmes
build a core foundation in key science disciplines in the first year of study before students choose a
specialism for the remainder of the degree.
These undenominated science degrees give students who know they want to study science but are
unsure about the direction they want to pursue at the time of application. At the end of Year 1, students
choose between Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology, Physics and Instrumentation, Chemical and
Pharmaceutical Science, Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science or Forensic Science (subject to
availability of places).
Marketing and Sales
This course prepares you for an exciting career in marketing and sales.
Students graduate from this course with the key skills, knowledge and competencies
required to work in variety of business settings from small businesses to multinational
corporations. Graduates are prepared for employment in a range of marketing
disciplines and will also have the opportunity to enhance employment potential
through work-based projects and a work placement.
Graduates also, upon completion of this programme, have the opportunity to become
a graduate member of the Marketing Institute by taking the Qualified Marketer Exam. This course provides attractive career opportunities in the expanding marketing and
sales professions, including:
• Marketing management
• Selling and sales management
• Brand management
• International marketing management
• Customer service and customer support
• Marketing communications and public relations
• Digital and on-line marketing
• Market research
Marketing with Online Technologies
This new marketing with online technologies degree responds to the changes that have taken place in
the marketing discipline. It seeks to develop marketing graduates that are equipped with the requisite
skills for Industry 4.0 recognising that marketing graduates must now possess the required skills for
the dynamic digitised economy
Medical Biotechnology
Medical Science*
Medical Science is the study of investigative laboratory procedures, techniques and instruments that
are required for the diagnosis of clinical disease and the monitoring of therapy. In recent years, there
has been an increasing demand for medical laboratory diagnostic services and for the development
of new services.
This programme will provide students with a solid foundation in the basic sciences together with the
skills and knowledge to practice medical laboratory science. Graduates are specifically qualified to
work in modern hospital laboratories and are involved in the investigation and diagnosis of medical
conditions and disease.
Occupational Safety and Health
This programme gives students the knowledge and skills to protect workers from injuries and fatalities, prevent illness caused by work, promote health and wellbeing, advise employers on health and safety laws and work in groups to solve workplace safety issues. Students will learn how to prepare, implement and monitor safety management systems in the workplace. Our programme incorporates Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) which is a teaching method that allows students to work in teams to collaboratively solve work-based problems. Lecturers design the assessments to mirror what graduates will encounter in the workplace. Our students enter the workplace confident and competent in their abilities to work in teams as well as on their own.
Outdoor Education*
These degrees combine an exciting mix of academic study and adventure sports skills training.
Students will build an understanding of the therapeutic, developmental, and educational role of
outdoor education and students will study the Irish natural and cultural landscape, health and fitness,
group facilitation, recreation management as well as teaching and psychology. One day a week is spent
on adventure sports practicals in Achill, Connemara, and Wild Nephin National Park.
