Objectives
This programme is specifically designed for holders of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Manufacturing Engineering (Level 7) or a cognate discipline, currently working in the manufacturing industry. It aims to up-skill professionals with the knowledge and tools required to support their organisation in the transition to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing operation.
Content includes
Delivered through Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway, the one-year B.Eng. (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Systems (Level 8) is an innovative programme designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry. It offers a progression route for Level 7 Manufacturing Engineers who wish to move into advanced roles such as digitalisation of manufacturing, data analytics, and operations management.
The programme aims to up-skill mature learners from a Level 7 to a Level 8 qualification. It is designed to take advantage of prior career experience to allow for flexibility in learning while providing high-level technical expertise in areas like automation and digital twins.
The programme is delivered part-time via a blended learning model to allow students to up-skill while continuing to work. Running over 52 weeks, the course includes two semesters of tuition and an Industry Project. Students typically attend two evenings of online classes per week and are required to attend 6 on-site workshop days at the ATU Galway City campus.
Programme cost: The total fee is €6,000 with subsidised funding available via the Irish Medtech Skillnet for eligible applicants.
European Social Fund +
This Irish Medtech Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Learn more on European Funding here: www.eufunds.ie .
Application deadline: 14th August 2026
Induction date: 14th September 2026, ATU Galway
Application and approval can be made on the ATU Galway website here
Who should attend
The entry requirement is a B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of one year of experience in the manufacturing industry. As the Industrial Engineering project is an optimisation project conducted in a professional setting, applicants must be employed or have an agreement with a company to conduct the project in their facilities.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU Galway and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code.
Further details on English language requirements are available at http://www.gmit.ie/international/english-language-requirements-0
Qualification
L8 BEng (Hons) in Advanced Manufacturing Systems