Degree in Polymer Processing

Programme overview

Going back to college doesn’t have to be hard!

With our programmes you can fit going back to college around your lifestyle.

• Are you interested in gaining a qualification in plastics, without leaving your job?
• Would you like to attend online lectures when and where you want?
• Are you comfortable using the internet and email?
• Would you like to gain credit/exemptions for programmes that you have already completed with First Polymer Training?
• Would you like to gain credit/exemptions for study already undertaken or for work experience achieved?

If so then we have the programme for you across our three part-time third level courses to suit you. 

Certificate in Polymer Technology – Level 6

LEVEL:  6

Duration:  1 Year part-time (primarily online from September – May)

Entry Requirements:  Level 5 Qualification (Leaving Certificate) and preferably be working in the industry with a technical aptitude. For those who do not have the required entry qualification RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may apply.

Full Fees:  €2,450 per year / €1,225 per semester.

Funding:  30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €1,715 per year / €858 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.

Course information: ATU Sligo

Download all the details on the Certificate in Polymer Technology Level 6 here

B. Engineering in Polymer Processing – Level 7

LEVEL:  7

Duration:  2 Years part-time (primarily online from September – May each year)

Entry Requirements:  Level 6 trade/engineering qualification plus at least 5 years’ experience in industry. For those who do not have the required entry qualification RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may apply.

Full Fees:  €3,400 per year / €1,700 per semester.

Funding:  30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €2,380 per year / €1,190 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.

Course Information: ATU Sligo

Download all the details on B. Engineering in Polymer Processing Level 7 here

B. Engineering in Polymer Processing – Level 8

LEVEL:  8

Duration:  2 Years part-time (primarily online from September – May each year).

Entry Requirements:  Level 7 BEng in Polymer Processing, Polymer Engineering or a related discipline.

Full Fees:  €4,200 per year / €2,100 per semester.

Funding:  30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €2,940 per year / €1,470 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.

Course Information: ATU Sligo

Download all the details on the B.Engineering (Hons) in Polymer Processing Level 8 here

For More Information: 

Contact Catherine Collins at First Polymer Training Skillnet if you are interested in this programme and wish to avail of funding.

Please note funding is available to a limited number of participants.