Course Summary
This Certificate is a level 9 / postgraduate ‘Minor Award’ of the Masters in Analytical Science with Quality Management and students can sign-up for them independently. This certificate is typically not delivered independently – people who sign-up for the individual certificates will be ‘sitting-in’ with students taking the full Masters in Analytical Science with Quality Management.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for entry to this Postgraduate Certificate should hold a bachelor's degree at honours level minimum 2.2 (Level 8) in an appropriate subject area or equivalent qualification. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of two years relevant industrial experience
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see SETU'S English Language Requirements for details.
In the case of an applicant who does not have a degree qualification at the appropriate level, but has a significant degree of relevant work experience, Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be taken into consideration by the programme board.
Application Details
Start Date: September 2026
Fees
€990 – 10 credits
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Upon completion of this programme, the student may elect to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management. As they have already taken this certificate programme, which is one of the elective modules in the MSc, they can apply for RPL and receive an exemption from having to re-do this module if they transfer to that programme.