Bachelor of Science in Quality for Industry

Applications are closed for September 2024.

This Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry offers you a path to obtain an Ordinary (Level 7) degree, assuming you have a Higher Certificate in Business, Engineering or Science.

This year the Government has approved a part-time fee scheme for SUSI funding. For programmes to be eligible for this scheme they must lead to an undergraduate major award, such as a Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree, or Honours Degree. You will need to complete between 30 and 50 credits each academic year, with any remaining credits arranged in your final year. Classes can be attended in-person or through a hybrid format that includes some in-person sessions beyond just registration, enrolment, or exams.

This programme is delivered over a minimum of two academic years.

Entry Requirements

To obtain the Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry at ATU you need to have the following:

• 60 credits at Level 7 (the three Certificates below) plus
• 120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline (or a successful RPL application).

Note: All levels and credits referenced are per the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

1.      60 Credits at Level 7:

Currently ATU are offering 60 credits at Level 7

• Certificate in Science in Quality Management (20 credits at Level 7)
• Certificate in Science in Quality and Regulatory Affairs (20 credits at Level 7)
• Certificate in Science in Quality Statistics and Management (20 credits at Level 7)

While each of the above three certificates are awarded individually, students who have completed all three Certificates may wish to apply for the add on Bachelor of Science in Quality for Industry Degree provided they have 120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline as outlined below.

2.     120 credits at Level 6 in a suitable/specified discipline.

To provide evidence of compliance with this requirement, you must either:

(a) already have a Level 6 award (120 credits at Level 6) OR
(b) have been successful in obtaining an exemption from the requirement through an application to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) http://www.myexperience.ie

How to Apply

Applications are closed for September 2024. 

 Please select application type Q7

You must apply separately for each of the three certificates that make up the Bachelor of Science (Level 7) in Quality for Industry, namely:

• Certificate in Science in Quality (20 credits at Level 7)
• Certificate in Science in Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs (20 credits at Level 7)
• Certificate in Science in Quality for Industry (20 credits at Level 7)

Applications for the certificates are in the Essential Information section of each certificate which are listed on the course webpage.  

Please refer to this FAQ which may address any specific questions relating to the Quality Special Purpose Awards. 

This user guide contains step by step instructions on how to create and submit an online application.

If you have any queries on this please email learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie

Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to gain access to this programme in accordance with ATUs Recognition of Prior Learning policy. For more information on the RPL Process, please visit https://www.myexperience.ie/about/how-rpl-works/ 

Contact Us

Department of Graduate Studies and Professional Development
ATU Galway City Campus
Dublin Rd.
Galway

Email: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie