Advanced Polymer Materials

The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The programme is a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Polymer Materials at Level 9. The target enrolment is for personnel targeting employment or advancement in sectors utilising polymeric materials such as the medical device, automotive and aerospace industries. An understanding of advanced polymers Is vital for the design and manufacture of complex devices, and increasingly, this knowledge is playing a key role in the design for recyclability of such devices. Polymer technology is a growing industry in Ireland with the number of companies rising to 230 which boasts an annual turnover of 2.1 billion euro. This has driven strong jobs growth of 7.7% in the past couple of years with 7,000 now working across Ireland with major hubs in Athlone, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Dublin, Cork and Waterford.