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Your Masters in Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Your Way
ATU is home to an impressive suite of courses in Sports and Nutrition, for those interested in learning from industry experts and pursuing careers in performance, physical health and wellbeing.
Now accepting applications for Postgraduate courses starting in September 2025. Apply Now!
Explore courses in Sport, Exercise and Nutrition
Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway City
Food and Nutritional Product Development
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Digital Innovation for Sport
Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway City
Food Regulatory Affairs
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 3 years | Sligo
Nutrition and Food Sensory Science
Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway City
Public Health Nutrition
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Sport and Clinical Biomechanics
Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway City
Sports Performance Practice
Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Online | 1 or 2 years | Letterkenny
Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Strength and Conditioning
Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway City
Sustainable Food Systems
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Postgraduate Pathways
A Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to gain an accredited qualification at Level 9, which can provide a pathway to further opportunities at Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level. Many of ATU’s Postgraduate Certificates are listed alongside additional award options.
A Higher Diploma is a postgraduate qualification at Level 8, typically offered as one academic year of study upon successful completing of an undergraduate degree. Higher Diplomas may offer students a conversion pathway into a new career or discipline area.
- Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Postgraduate Certificate)
- Sport Performance Innovation (Postgraduate Certificate)
- Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport (Postgraduate Certificate)
- Food Business and Product Innovation (WBL) – (Higher Diploma)
Short Courses
ATU offers a comprehensive suite of short accredited courses, aimed at supporting upskilling those in the workforce, who may need to bridge a skills gap. Typically 5, 10 or 15 credits, this method of studying allows you to choose modules to suit professional or personal development goals. Short courses are an idea way to return to education or further develop skills in a flexible manner.
- Digital Marketing and Emerging Technology in Sport (Certificate)
- Digital Transformation for Sport (Certificate)
- Learning Design for Sports Performance Feedback (Certificate)
- Programming for Sports Innovation (Certificate)
- Sports Data Analytics (Certificate)
