Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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This qualification provides graduates with vital skills for the job market in the cultural, environmental and tourism sectors. It provides students with a detailed knowledge of our culture (including history, archaeology, folklore and literature) and environment (including geology, ecology and the natural environment). It provides them with knowledge and skill required to work in tourism enterprises. The cultural industries and the green economy are key growth sectors in Ireland and internationally. You will learn in many different ways in the classroom, in our customised lab and through field-trips. Our students are actively involved in the Green Campus initiative and contributed to the Mayo Campus being the first IT campus in Ireland to be awarded the Green Flag. We were also the first third level college in Ireland to be awarded the Green Flag for biodiversity. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
History 1: Aspects Of Irish History 1780-1891
5 credits

Folklore, Folklife and Oral History 1
5 credits

Introduction to Marketing
5 credits

History 2: Aspects of Irish History 1891-1972
5 credits

Folklore, Folklife and Oral History 2
5 credits

Society and Environment
10 credits

Earth Science
10 credits

Management
5 credits

Spanish Language and Culture 1
10 credits

French Language and Culture 1
10 credits

German Language and Culture 1
10 credits

Gaeilge Language and Culture 1
10 credits

Year 2
Introduction to Digital Media
5 credits

The Natural Environment 1
5 credits

Archaeology 1: Prehistoric Ireland and Europe, An Introduction
5 credits

Local History
5 credits

Work Experience
5 credits

Genealogy
5 credits

The Natural Environment 2
5 credits

Archaeology 2: Medieval Art and Architecture
5 credits

Geographies of Rural Development
10 credits

Business PC Applications
5 credits

Introduction to Accounting
5 credits

French Language and Culture 2
10 credits

Spanish Language and Culture 2
10 credits

Gaeilge Language and Culture 2
10 credits

German Language and Culture 2
10 credits

Year 3
Introduction to Research
5 credits

Introduction to Literature
5 credits

Ecology
5 credits

Sustainable Tourism Management
5 credits

Archaeology 3: Medieval Settlement
5 credits

European History 1: Renaissance and Revolution, 1450-1800
5 credits

Small Business Management
5 credits

Digital Mapping and Multimedia
5 credits

Literature and Landscape
5 credits

Habitat Ecology
5 credits

Geographies of Rural Tourism
5 credits

Built Environment
5 credits

Marketing Management
5 credits

European History 2: Nation and Empire: Europe during the 19th century
5 credits

French Language and Culture 3
10 credits

Gaeilge Language and Culture 3
10 credits

German Language and Culture 3
10 credits

Spanish Language and Culture 3
10 credits

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