Overview

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. This has driven strong jobs growth of 7.7% in the past couple of years with 7,000 employees now working across Ireland with major hubs in Athlone, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Dublin, Cork and Waterford. The high-tech polymer industry is a driver of innovation in the medtech, ICT, biopharma, agri-food and automotive sectors. As well as being an industry of regional significance, the polymer sector is making a global impact with 77% of sales exported worth €1.62 billion annually. (Polymer Technology Ireland - IBEC)

Career Opportunities after the Polymer Processing Technology Apprenticeship programme at the Technological University of the Shannon

Polymer processing technologists are responsible for the efficient set up, operation and control of polymer processing technologies in the fields of injection moulding, blow moulding or extrusion for the production of plastic components in industries within, for example, the medical devices, biopharma, agri-food and automotive sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Polymer Processing

Materials Science

Mathematics for Engineering

Core Science for Engineering

Electronics and Instrumentation

Workshop Practice & Metrology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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67

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46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athlone, Ireland

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 4 other Bachelors in Materials Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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67

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46

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6

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General requirements

Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), Grade 06 at ordinary level in 5 subjects 2 of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish). In the case of a mature student (over 23yrs), an industry interview is required + recognition of prior learning (RPL) in accordance with the institute’s policies. All applicants will follow company and SOLAS recruitment procedures.

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Tuition Fees

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1500 EUR / year

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1500 EUR / year

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Living costs

Athlone

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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Career Opportunities after the Polymer Processing Technology Apprenticeship programme at the Technological University of the Shannon

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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