What’s New at ATU

The new BSc (Hons) in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology is a Level 8 honours degree programme based in the Mayo and Galway City-Dublin Road campuses.

Ireland’s first undergraduate degree of its kind, this programme combines psychology with sport and exercise science to explore performance, wellbeing, and behaviour. Students gain an interdisciplinary learning experience that prepares graduates for careers in sport, health, wellness, psychology, and performance.

The new BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development programme is a Level 8 honours degree based in the Donegal – Letterkenny campus.

Combining creativity and technology, this programme develops expertise in game design, programming, AI, and 3D graphics. Graduates are equipped for careers in gaming, software development, and interactive media.

The BSc (Hons) in Cybersecurity and Digital forensics is a Level 8 honours degree based in the Donegal Letterkenny campus.

As cyber threats continue to evolve, this degree prepares students for careers in cybersecurity through hands-on learning in ethical hacking, network security, malware analysis, and digital investigations. Graduates are equipped to protect organisations and secure critical digital infrastructure

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Education (Technology and Construction) is an innovative teacher education programme designed for students who are passionate about teaching, design, technology, engineering, construction and making. Combining specialist subject knowledge with professional teacher education, the programme prepares graduates to become qualified post-primary teachers of Technology and Construction Technology.

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Art, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies is an innovative teacher education degree for creative students who are passionate about visual arts, storytelling, performance and education. This unique programme combines professional teacher education with specialist subject expertise, preparing graduates to inspire the next generation through creativity, imagination and expression.

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Art and Technology is a unique teacher education degree that combines art, creativity, design, digital technology and innovation with professional teacher training. Designed for students who are passionate about both the arts and technology, this programme prepares graduates to become qualified post-primary teachers of Art and Technology.

The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) at ATU is designed to produce highly skilled, confident, and well-rounded veterinary graduates equipped to work effectively in Irish veterinary practice where they will play an essential role in safeguarding animal health, public health, and safeguarding Ireland’s food-producing economy.

ATU immerses students early in real-world veterinary settings, working with healthy animals across a diverse range of species before progressing into complex disease diagnosis and management

ATU is now offering a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme at ATU’s Sligo campus. The programme CAO code is AU975. ATU offers 32 places through the CAO on this 5-year programme. At the end of the programme, graduates will be entitled to register to practise as a pharmacist in Ireland in clinical settings supporting the health service and also  in industry. The programme has successfully completed the accreditation process with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).

ATU is now offering a 4-year, level 8 honours degree programme in Physiotherapy. The BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy is based at ATU’s Donegal Letterkenny campus. There are 20 places on this programme which will develop learners to become well-rounded, autonomous practitioners with the knowledge required to underpin the current demands of the profession capable of managing change, supporting their profession and patients, and developing professionally as physiotherapists. 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the professional knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively support people with Special Educational Needs, disabilities or learning differences across a diverse range of settings. Students will be supported in gaining a thorough depth of knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs through engagement with national and international research, policy and legislation related to inclusive practice.

This programme aims to enhance professional practice as well as open up study and career progression opportunities for students.