Institute of Technology Sligo

PROFILE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SLIGO

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Ranked #1

Number one destination in ireland for digital and online education

Established in 1970

Year of Establishment

Institute of Technology Sligo, now the Sligo campus of Atlantic Technological University, is a public technological institution in north west Ireland that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and online programmes in business, social sciences, engineering, design, computing and science for international students, with strong links to industry and a reputation as Ireland’s recognised number one destination for digital and online education, providing small class sizes, extensive online learning options and relatively affordable tuition and living costs that benefit students who want a practical career focused education in a smaller, student friendly city.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Institute of Technology Sligo has developed a strong profile in flexible and online learning, applied research and graduate employability, growing from a regional technical college into a key campus of Atlantic Technological University that serves over six thousand students on a seventy acre site and more than two thousand online learners worldwide, with recognised strengths in science, archaeology, engineering, business and digital education, plus a track record of success in international student technology competitions and high rates of graduates in employment or further study.

  1. Recognised as Ireland’s number one destination for digital and online education, with a comprehensive suite of online courses and over two thousand online students.
  2. Produced internationally recognised research in science and archaeology, alongside strong applied research in engineering, environmental science and business.
  3. High graduate outcomes within Atlantic Technological University, with most graduates in employment or further study within months of graduation, supported by strong regional industry links.

FACILITIES

Institute of Technology Sligo (ATU Sligo campus) offers a compact modern campus with teaching blocks, specialist laboratories, design studios, a library and learning resource centre, sports and recreation facilities and student support services, all on a seventy acre site close to Sligo town. Facilities support classroom based, laboratory based, studio based and online teaching, plus research and enterprise collaboration. International students also benefit from an active students’ union, clubs and societies and extensive digital learning infrastructure.

  1. Library and learning resource centre, Main Campus
  2. Specialist science laboratories, Main Campus
  3. Engineering workshops and laboratories, Main Campus
  4. Computing suites and digital learning labs, Main Campus
  5. Design, art and performing arts studios, Main Campus
  6. Sports centre, gym and outdoor pitches, Main Campus
  7. Student services centre and international office, Main Campus
  8. Innovation, enterprise and research centres, Main Campus

LOCATION

ATU Sligo (formerly Institute of Technology Sligo)

Ash Lane, Ballinode, Sligo, F91 YW50, Ireland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all programmes undergraduate programmes

Business and social sciences

  1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
  2. Bachelor of Business
  3. Bachelor of Business (Honours)
  4. Bachelor of Business in Business Administration
  5. Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment
  6. Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting
  7. Higher Certificate in Business
  8. Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administration
  9. Bachelor of Business in Applied Sport with Business
  10. Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing
  11. Bachelor of Business in International Marketing and Sales with French
  12. Bachelor of Business in International Marketing and Sales with German
  13. Bachelor of Business in International Marketing and Sales with Spanish
  14. Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
  15. Bachelor of Business in Sport with Business
  16. Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management
  17. Certificate in International Foundation Studies
  18. Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
  19. Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major in English and Psychology
  20. Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major in Sociology and Politics
  21. Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice
  22. Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills

Engineering, design and computing

23. Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design
24. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
25. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
26. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology
27. Bachelor of Science in Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building Technology
28. Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
29. Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering
30. Higher Certificate in Construction Economics
31. Bachelor of Arts in Creative Design
32. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
33. Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts
34. Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Acting)
35. Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Theatre Design)
36. Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Literature
37. Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure
38. Bachelor of Science in Computing
39. Bachelor of Science in Computing (Smart Technologies)
40. Bachelor of Science in Computing (Undenominated)
41. Bachelor of Science in Computing in Games Development
42. Bachelor of Science in Computing in Software Development
43. Bachelor of Science in Software Development
44. Higher Certificate in Computing (Undenominated)
45. Bachelor of Arts in App Design and User Experience
46. Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing (online)
47. Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering
48. Bachelor of Engineering in General Engineering
49. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
50. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics
51. Bachelor of Engineering in Precision Engineering and Design
52. Higher Certificate in Electronic and Computer Engineering
53. Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
54. Higher Certificate in Mechatronics
55. Higher Certificate in Precision Engineering and Design
56. Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) in Architecture
57. Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design add on

Science and health
58. Bachelor of Science in Agri food Science
59. Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
60. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection
61. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
62. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
63. Bachelor of Science in Science
64. Higher Certificate in Applied Archaeology
65. Higher Certificate in Science
66. Higher Certificate in Health and Exercise Science
67. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
68. Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation and Analysis
69. Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Physical Activity
70. Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Physiology
71. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
72. Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology
73. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development

List of all postgraduate programmes

Business and social sciences

  1. Master of Science in Marketing (online or blended)
  2. Master of Arts in Humanities in Professional Leadership
  3. Master of Arts in Social Work
  4. Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts in Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Years
  5. Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Social Care and Social Justice

Engineering and design

6. Certificate in Strategic Construction Management (online)
7. Master of Arts in Interior Architecture
8. Master of Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering
9. Postgraduate Certificate in Automotive Artificial Intelligence
10. Master of Engineering in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
11. Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
12. Master of Science in Quality

Science and environment

13. Master of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management (online)
14. Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science in Water Services Management
15. Master of Science in Bioprocessing Science (full time)

Additional ATU wide masters that may be based at or accessible from Sligo campus for international students (availability varies by year)

16. Master of Science in Data Science
17. Master of Science in Computing in Cybersecurity or Cloud Technologies
18. Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering
19. Master of Science in Construction Project Management
20. Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Product Development

List of other programmes

  1. Masters by Research in engineering, science, business, health and social sciences.
  2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in engineering and technology related disciplines.
  3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science, business, management, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

EUR 20 per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

EUR 10,500 to 12,000 per year

EUR 12,000 to 14,000 per year

Living Cost

Approximately EUR 700 to 900 per month including accommodation,

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Gateway Aprtments

Gateway Apartments is a purpose built student village located directly beside the former IT Sligo campus and is described as purpose built student accommodation on the campus, offering modern apartments a short walk from lecture buildings and about ten minutes from Sligo town centre.

  1. Benefit: closest dedicated student accommodation to ATU Sligo, usually one to two minutes walk to campus, convenient for classes and campus facilities.
  2. Room: apartments with en suite and standard single rooms in shared two to four bedroom units, typically housing several students per apartment.
  3. Facilities: fully furnished kitchens and living areas, on site or in unit laundry, internet access, and security or supervision.
  4. Price range: typical purpose built accommodation in Sligo, including Gateway, is around EUR 3,000 to 4,500 per academic year depending on room type and utilities included
off-campus
Clarion Village

Clarion Village is a large purpose built student accommodation complex of two, three and four bedroom self catering apartments in a quiet cul de sac about six hundred metres from ATU Sligo and close to Sligo town centre, marketed specifically for students and also used for summer stays.

  1. Benefit: short walk to campus and town, dedicated student community with on site reception and security.
  2. Room: two to four bedroom apartments with shared kitchens and living rooms, options for ensuite and shared bathroom rooms.
  3. Facilities: self catering kitchens, launderette, reception office, nearby convenience store, internet access and parking.
  4. Price range: indicative prices for similar Sligo purpose built student accommodation are around EUR 124 to 150 per week or about EUR 4,000 to 5,500 per academic year depending on room type and contract length