Supply Chain Analytics
Tourism and Event Management*
In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, our tourism graduates are confident, creative, and agile –
exactly what is needed to rebuild and continue to develop the world’s fastest-growing economic sector
in a sustainable manner. This is the only three-year honours degree in this subject available in our region,
offering students the most current business degree with a specialism in tourism and events. This provides
a broad and exciting platform to build a successful career and opportunities to travel internationally.
Tourism and Hospitality Operations
This programme is for students who want to work in the tourism industry. It is experiential in nature and
combines practical classes, field trips and work experience all of which will equip a graduate to work in
tourism and hospitality in Ireland and around the world.
This programme focuses on the operational aspect of hospitality management. Students study subjects
such as bar and restaurant operations, beverage management, rooms division management and culinary
skills. In addition, students will acquire the digital skills required to work in the sector. They also study
tourism and discipline specific subjects such as guiding and tourism destination development.
Writing and Literature*
This programme focuses on developing skills in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting,
cultural journalism and other forms. Coursework is anchored by a focus on the processes of creative and
critical writing along with a detailed study of literature, drama and film. The programme is delivered through
interactive workshops, seminars and field trips. Visiting lecturers include novelists, poets, screenwriters,
playwrights, podcasters, journalists, editors, agents and publishers.
Performing Arts*
This programme is unique in Ireland, offering tuition to Level 8 in the linked fields of acting/performance
and theatre design. A common first year gives students an overview of all areas of the performing arts. In
Year 2, students choose to specialise in either acting or theatre design. This flexibility to change direction
allows students to figure out where their passion lies. Our close relationships with The Abbey Theatre
(Dublin), the Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, The Model Arts Centre and the Hawk’s Well Theatre allows
our students access to rehearsals, technical departments, work placements, backstage and more.
Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science
This programme covers the full range of core subjects in science and in particular pharmaceutical science
and medical devices. Pharmaceutical scientists have key analytical skills which can be applied in many
industrial, research and government laboratories. This programme is intrinsically multidisciplinary in nature
and emphasises the importance of analytical and medicinal sciences to the modern pharmaceutical, and
medicinal product sectors as well as related chemical industries.
Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development
Pharmaceutical Science is a broad, ever-evolving field, combining a range of scientific subjects that are
vital in the discovery, design, development, processing, and manufacturing of a diverse spectrum of drugs
and therapies. The overall philosophy of the programme is to produce highly skilled and employable
graduates equipped with scientific, analytical, and transferable skills to assume positions of responsibility
in the diverse and expanding area of pharmaceutical science in Ireland and beyond. These programmes
provide students with a broad but thorough background in the chemical, biological, and technological
disciplines as they relate to the study of medicinal products.
Physics and Instrumentation**
The progression of modern technology is largely based on fundamental physics research and
instrumentation development. Innovation in all areas of science, engineering, measurement and
technology relies on the development of new instrumentation and measurement techniques. The aims
of these programmes are to satisfy those who have an interest in fundamental science and present
them with opportunities to find rewarding careers. Throughout the programmes, there is an emphasis on
practical work and projects. Projects are often based on individual students’ interests and have included:
medical instrumentation development, remote measurements using drones, building electronic musical
equipment, investigating solar cells and many more.
Precision Engineering and Design
Precision engineering is a specialist form of mechanical engineering that focuses on the design,
development and manufacturing of high accuracy components and products. Graduates acquire the
skills needed for the design of precision products such as medical devices, the design of precision tooling
such as plastic injection moulds, and the design of automation equipment such as assembly machinery.
ATU Sligo has consulted widely with industry to develop this programme and ensure that graduates are
equipped with the knowledge and skills now needed in modern manufacturing companies.
Public Health Nutrition**
This exciting degree is the first of its kind in the West of Ireland. Public Health Nutrition focuses on
the promotion of good health through nutrition and the primary prevention of nutrition-related illness
in the population.
Students on this programme will develop, implement and evaluate nutrition policies and programmes.
They will apply scientific knowledge to understand the impact of food and diet on health and well-being
and students will work to improve the diet, nutrition and health of individuals and communities.
