September 2026
Welcome to the September 2026 edition of the ATU undergraduate newsletter where you can discover our latest news, programme updates for 2026/2027 and upcoming events.
New ATU Prospectus now available The 2027/2028 undergraduate prospectus is now available. Discover the range of almost 220 CAO programmes on offer across our nine campus locations in Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. Pick up your copy in your school, at an ATU Open Day or visit our stand at the many events we attend. You can also request a book to be posted to you.
Visit atu.ie/cao-resources for more
MyATU Prospectus Create your personalised digital prospectus today. Users can browse the programmes on offer and build their own personalised version by adding courses of interest, plus any additional information they want to know. This user-friendly format allows users to create their own prospectus and easily return to it later.
Visit prospectus.atu.ie to get started
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New: Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Ireland’s first undergraduate degree of its kind, AU665 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. This Level 8 honours degree programme is based in the Mayo and Galway City, Dublin Road campuses.
Visit atu.ie/AU665 for more information
Name Change: AU605 Business with Entrepreneurship AU362 Cyberpsychology and Computing AU590 & AU699 Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry) with award options in: Outdoor & Environmental Education Outdoor & Environmental Education with Geography Outdoor & Environmental Education with Therapeutic Applications
Visit atu.ie/courses for more information
Cancelled: AU170 Physiotherapy Studies – replaced with Level 8 Physiotherapy AU374 AU260 Computer Games Development - replaced by Level 8 AU364 Computer Games Development AU262 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics - replaced by Level 8 AU365 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics AU425 Heritage – available in Level 8 AU625 AU575 Physics and Instrumentation - now available through Science (Common Entry) Level 7 AU556 and Level 8 AU656 or Physics and Instrumentation Level 8 AU675 AU693 Geography and Outdoor Education – now available through Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry) Level 7 AU590 and Level 8 AU699
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Open Days Open Days are a great way to discover the academic programmes on offer, meet staff and students, explore the campus facilities and student supports on offer. The upcoming dates are; Mountbellew campus - Wednesday 30th September Mayo campus - Wednesday 7th October Galway City, Wellpark Road campus - Tuesday 20th October St Angela’s campus - Thursday 22nd October
Visit atu.ie/opendays to register and find out more
Future Vet Camps Future Vets camp application is now open. The event takes place on Thursday 29th October or Friday 30th October at ATU’s Mountbellew campus in Galway. The cost is just €70 per student this year thanks to HEA funding. The event includes lunch, three practical sessions, one clinical skills session, talks from two Irish veterinary schools admissions plus an opportunity to meet vets and veterinary nurses.
Scan the QR code or visit Future Vets for more information
Scholarships ATU offers a wide range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Scholarships allow our students to focus on achieving excellence in their field while also allowing them to build valuable relationships and enhance their career prospects.
To see the wide range of scholarships available across ATU visit atu.ie/scholarships
CAO Hub Visit the CAO Hub for everything you need to know about undergraduate entry and information on programmes, supports, clubs and societies, sport, student life, accommodation and lots more.
Visit atu.ie/cao to find out more
Schools Hub The ATU Schools Hub is a resource for teachers and guidance counsellors to bring you the latest information and news about ATU’s undergraduate programmes.
Visit atu.ie/schools to find out more
Hollie Marie Gallagher
Graduate of BA (Hons) in Fashion Design with Promotion Hollie Marie has quickly established herself as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging designers. Founder of sustainable luxury label Dare to Howl, she was named among The Irish Times “50 people to watch” for 2026. Her designs have been worn by high-profile figures including Laura Whitmore and Siobhán McSweeney in RTE’s Traitors, while her work champions creativity, sustainability and mental health awareness.
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The ATU Schools Engagement team are available to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at cao@atu.ie or individually below. Please also check out the schools hub atu.ie/schools for information that may be of assistance to you.
prospectus.atu.ie atu.ie/cao
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