DkIT Postgrad Handbook 2011

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Postgraduate Handbook

Living. Learning. Growing.Be part of it!

Contents

Welcome

A Panoramic View

Sustainability at DkIT

Transport to DkIT

Postgraduate Study

Research at DkIT

Regional Development Centre

Library

IT Services

How to Apply

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School of Business & Humanities

Business and Humanities Programmes

School of Informatics and Creative Arts

Computing, Music and Creative Media Programmes

School of Health & Science

Health & Science Programmes

School of Engineering

Engineering Programmes

Campus Guide

Institute Personnel

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Dundalk Institute of Technology is not responsible for, and shall not be bound by errors in, or omissions from this publication.

Welcome 1

Dear Student

This handbook sets out the very broad range

of postgraduate programmes and career

options that await you here at Dundalk

Institute of Technology.

Should you choose to study here, you will be joining the

DkIT community at a very exciting time in its development.

A great deal of progress has been undertaken over the past

five years to build a campus that we can all be proud of and

this year the Institute has completed a €38 million

redevelopment of the PJ Carroll building for the School of

Informatics and Creative Arts.Over the coming years we will

continue to build on the infrastructure and facilities on the

campus so that your learning experience, while you are here

with us, is the best that it possibly can be.

The Institute’s strategy has been to grow its postgraduate

activity in both taught and research areas and in doing this

we have put in place a number of additional supports for

postgraduate students. DkIT’s research is focused on four

thematic areas: Renewable Energy & Environment; Software

Technology; Ageing & Health and Entrepreneurship &

Innovation. These thematic areas will in future converge on

Sustainable Living.

Life at college is not only about studying, but also about

your personal development through participation in a

vibrant student community. While studying at DkIT you will

also have opportunities to participate in many sports, clubs,

societies and enjoy a lively social life.

As well as looking after your academic needs, the Institute

also provides a range of support services including a medical

unit, a careers service, a counselling service and chaplaincy

service, an access service and on-campus accommodation.

I do hope that Dundalk Institute of Technology is for you!

Denis Cummins, M.Sc., President

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DkIT is recognised for its commitment to Sustainability and

this theme will become increasingly present in our

programmes, on the campus and in our research.

DkIT is already well advanced in promoting the social,

environmental and economic aspects of Sustainable

Development. Initiatives include:

• DkIT’s support for increasing access and participation

in education;

• Our promotion of learning and learner-centred

pedagogies in teaching and research programmes;

• Wind-energy generation; Already 60% of electricity is

generated from the Institute Wind Turbine, saving about

900 tonnes of CO2 emission every year;

• Integration of an Ice Bank into the newly renovated

Carroll Building, which reduces the need for expensive

air conditioning and cooling;

• Extensive Recycling programme (paper, cardboard, floppy

disks, aluminium cans, plastic bottles, glass, copper pipe

and copper wire, steel, printer cartridges, batteries, and

cooking oil). The Institute recycles 43% waste, 39% dry

recyclables, and 18% compost;

• Use of Fair Trade tea and coffee;

• Growing-Food-on-Campus initiative;

• Promotion of Green Transport;

• CANDI Initiative (Computer-Automated-Nightly-

Shutdown). PCs on campus are shut down every night at

10pm, resulting in a 60% reduction in energy

consumption. The automatic shutoff not only saves

power, but also extends the useful life of each pc,

thereby reducing the equipment replacement costs and

DkIT’s carbon footprint;

• Guest Speakers from leading business practitioners of

Sustainability such as IKEA and Marks & Spencer;

• Our support for education in the Developing World;

• At DkIT you will get to be part of sustainability in action

and will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge

and skills in this area.

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Sustainability at DkIT

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Transport to DkITDundalk Institute of Technology . . .right up your street!

• 40 minute drive from Dublin Airport

• 85km from the city of Belfast

• 50 minutes by rail from Dublin (Connolly Station) – 13

trains daily

• 60 minutes to Dublin with Matthews Coaches and

Bus Eireann

Daily return bus services to the Institute also operate from the following routes:

Route 1 Moynalty, Kells, Navan, Wilkinstown, Castletown, DkIT

Route 2 Bailieborough, Kingscourt, Kilmainamwood, Nobber, Drumconrath, DkIT

Route 3 Trim, Navan, Slane, Collon, DkIT

Route 4 Clonee, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin, Ashbourne, Ratoath, Duleek, DkIT

Route 5 Kingscourt, Corduff, Carrickmacross, DkIT

7Destination Northeast

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Postgraduate Study

School of Business and Humanities

School of Informatics and Creative Arts

School of Health and Science

School of Engineering

New directions are emerging in postgraduate studies with

an increasing number of taught and research-based

postgraduate programmes now available.

Our taught Masters degrees and graduate Diplomas are

typically full-time over one year, with opportunities in some

instances to take a programme over two years on a

part-time basis.

As a postgraduate student here at DkIT, you will enjoy the

many benefits that the Institute and its surroundings have

to offer:

• Wide choice of programmes with flexible modes of delivery;

• High levels of peer support and intensive staff engagement;

• Wide range of academic and non-academic supports;

• Excellent Library and IT facilities;

• Affordable cost of living in accommodation on campus;

• Safe, student-friendly campus, with a growing international

student body;

• First-class transport connections to Dundalk.

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Research at DkITDuring the past decade the Institute has witnessed

unparalleled growth in its research activity. The number of

registered graduate research students has risen by 250%

since 2003, research funding secured since 2004 has risen to

over €30M, with a quarter of that being focused on the

Institute’s research commercialisation activities. There are

now seven Research Centres and four Research Groups on

campus, who carry out research of a translational nature,

which impacts upon both the economy and society.

Prioritised themes of activity include; Ageing and Health,

Renewable Energy and the Environment, Software

Engineering and Sensor Technology, Creative Arts, Social

Sciences and Humanities, and Entrepreneurship and

Enterprise. Graduate Education up to only recently was done

on an ad hoc basis through the individual research

supervisors, whereas now the establishment of structured

PhD’s is well underway with the development of both

generic and project-specific skills sets for all researchers. In

addition the portfolio of strategic research collaborations has

grown substantially encompassing regional, cross-border,

national and international partners from both the public and

private sectors.

The Institute’s Academic Research Centres, Groups and

Applied Research Enhancement Centres (ARE) are the

principal drivers of the research agenda within the Institute.

Academic Research Centres include:

• Smooth Muscle Research Centre

(www.smoothmuscleresearch.org)

• Centre for Community and Social Innovation

• Centre for Music Research “Ionad Taighde Ceoil”

• Centre for Renewable Energy (www.credit.ie)

• National Centre for Freshwater Studies

(www.dkit.ie/NCFS)

• Netwell Centre (www.netwellcentre.ie)

• Software Technology Research Centre (www.storc.ie)

Enterprise Ireland funded Applied Research

Enhancement Centres include:

• Centre for Affective Solutions for Ambient Living

Awareness (http://www.casala.ie/)

• Ion Channel Biotechnology Centre (http://www.icbc.ie/)

Research Groups include:

• Electrochemistry Research Group

• Organic Research Group

• Creative Media Research Group

• Regulated Software Research Group

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The majority of these centres and groups offer research

degrees up to both Level 9 (Masters) and Level 10

(Doctorate). All the Research Centres and Groups are

embedded within the academic schools where a strong

research-teaching linkage is maintained at both 3rd and 4th

level, thereby enhancing the undergraduate experience.

Fourth Level Education – Levels 9 and 10

The Development of the Structured Fourth Level Ph.D.

Programme is a relatively new concept in Ireland and is

being driven through both the University sector, through the

IUA, and through the Institutes of Technology sector. The

OECD Review of Higher Education 1 and the 2005 Irish

Universities report 2 on 4th-level education highlighted the

importance of Ireland generating a “world class 4th level

sector”. Since then there have been various national

initiatives from some of Ireland’s major research funding

bodies to address the development of a “Structured PhD

Programme” within Ireland’s Higher Education Authorities.

The impressive growth in the Institute’s postgraduate

research student numbers can be directly attributed to the

establishment of the seven Institutional Research Centres

and their immediate impact upon the Institute’s research

activities. At present 59% of all research postgraduate

students reside within these Centres, thereby carrying out

research which underpins the Institute’s prioritised research

areas. It is envisaged that this will continue to be the case

with a projected strategic target of 100 registered

postgraduate researchers by 2014. To underpin the career

development of these 4th-level researchers, the Registrar’s

and Research Offices are developing many of the

elements of a Structured PhD throughout its graduate

research programmes.

Key aspects of undertaking a PhD within the

Institute include:

• Admission, monitoring, examination and graduation of

PhD students overseen by Registrar’s Office

• All PhD students have a supervisory team with one

lead supervisor

• Institutional induction programme available to all

PhD students

• Formal monitoring of students’ progress, with

established formal progression criteria, by School

Programme Board and Registrar’s Office

• Formalised Subject Specific Training Modules have been

progressively developed for a percentage of the PhD

students through their respective Research Centres

• A range of Generic Transferable Skills Modules available

through the Library and through the SIF funded Research

Alliance for the Institutes of Technology Sector

• Institutional Workshops on research skills, research

ethics, intellectual property by external experts.

Dr. Tim McCormacHead of Research

For Further Information on theInstitute’s Research and GraduateEducation activities contact:

The Research OfficeDkIT

t 042 9370459e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/_office

1 OECD Review of Higher Education in Ireland 2004

2 Irish Universities Association Report – Reform of 3rd Level and the Creation of 4th Level Ireland, 2005

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The Centre achieves this through the following range of

programmes and activities:

• Research & Development and Technology Transfer

• Entrepreneurial Development Programmes

• Incubation Facilities for Knowledge and

Technology-Based Enterprises

• Applied Research with industry.

• Sectoral and Regional Development Initiatives in the

areas of innovation for SMEs (Small-Medium Sized

Enterprises), succession planning for family owned

business and digital media

• Spearheading and Supporting EU and Cross Border

Development Initiatives

• Networking with Agencies and Organisations at

Regional, National and International Level

The Centre provides both on-and off-campus-based

incubation facilities to accommodate new or start up

technology or knowledge-based businesses in their early

developmental phases. The on-campus facilities at the

Regional Development Centre are located just 40 minutes

North of Dublin Airport with off-campus incubator facilities

at Millmount, Drogheda. The Centre also provides a range of

entrepreneurial development programmes.

Established in 1989 by Dundalk Institute of Technology, the Regional Development Centre acts

as the Institute’s Innovation Support and Technology Transfer organisation making available the

expertise, facilities and resources of the Institute for the wider benefit of the regional economy.

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Novation Enterprise Platform Programme (NEPP)The Novation Enterprise Platform Programme (NEPP) is an

intensive programme of supports for graduate entrepreneurs

with an innovative business idea in the knowledge-based,

high technology, renewable energy or IT sectors.

The main objective of the programme is to develop the

commercial and job creation potential of participant

businesses. The programme delivers comprehensive training

and practical supports to equip participants to successfully

start-up, manage and grow a new business.

Since 2001 almost 100 entrepreneurs have participated on

the Programme and some have gone on to become

household names such as Digiweb or Smarthomes. Others are

major players in their respective industries such as Armac

Systems and Redmere. Participant businesses had a combined

annual turnover exceeding €27 million in 2008 and raised

over €39 million in venture capital funds. NEPP participants

have won either national or regional awards in InterTrade

Ireland’s Seedcorn Competition in 2004, 2005, 2006

and 2008.


Accelerating Campus Entrepreneurship (ACE)The Accelerating Campus Entrepreneurship (ACE) Initiative is

a joint collaboration of Institute of Technology

Blanchardstown, Cork Institute of Technology, Institute of

Technology Sligo and National University of Ireland Galway

and is led by Dundalk Institute of Technology through the

Regional Development Centre and supported through the

HEA’s Strategic Innovation Fund.

This project seeks, through a collaborative approach, to create

entrepreneurial graduates. This not only requires embedding

entrepreneurship education into existing non-business

programmes but effecting organisational change within and

between the institutions to reflect entrepreneurial processes

involving collaboration between the academic Schools and

Departments, Incubation and Technology Transfer Offices.

It provides innovative approaches to entrepreneurship

education to ensure students from non-business programmes

take enterprise related modules with the student gaining

experience of what it is like to run and operate real businesses

and in this way promoting self-employment as a real,

attractive and viable career option (www.aceinitiative.ie).

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Regional Development CentreSuccess Through Succession (STS)The Success Through Succession Programme (STS) is a unique

programme specifically designed to strategically assist second

and third generation family-owned businesses to move

through succession issues. Offering a pyschology-focused

approach to help address family business issues, the project

provides applicants with in-house mentoring and support for

succession planning.

Innovation for Competitive EnterprisesProgramme (ICE)The Innovation for Competitive Enterprises Programme (ICE)

(www.iceprogramme.com) is an immersive, hands-on,

in-company innovation support programme for SMEs. The

programme aims to develop the innovation capacity and

capability of SMEs and is focused at ultimately improving their

competitiveness through the commercialisation of new ideas,

products and processes.

Both the STS and ICE programmes are part-financed by the

EU INTERREG IVA Programme managed by the Special EU

Programmes Body and are joint collaborations of Dundalk

Institute of Technology, University of Ulster, Glasgow

Caledonian University and University of Glasgow. Both

programmes are aimed at supporting companies based in the

six southern border counties of Ireland, Northern Ireland and

Western Scotland.

The Regional Development Centre also spearheads the

growth and development of the digital media sector in the

North East and cross-border area in the areas of film,

animation, gaming, television and video production and

music technology (www.thebrightroom.com).

Further Information

Industrial Services OfficeRegional Development CentreDundalk Institute of Technology

t + 353 42 9370403e [email protected] www.rdc.ie

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DkIT Library plays a central role in the academic life of the Institute. It provides learning support, access to information and services and a variety

of study spaces. Access to the library is available once you register with the Institute. Your Student ID card is also your library card; please ensure

you have your card with you when you use the library.

Library

Term-Time Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 9.00pm

Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Sunday Closed

Ms Lorna O’Connor

Institute Librarian

See our web pages at http://www.dkit.ie/library for:

• information on services and facilities

• access to online resources

• access to your Library Account

• details of Information Skills tutorials that will help you use

the Library more effectively

When you need materials that are not available through our

collection you can contact the Inter Library Loans (ILL) service

to source them for you from other libraries. See our web

pages or enquire at the Information Desk or Issue Desk for

details of this service.

The Library is zoned to provide a choice of study spaces.

All open plan areas, except the designated Group Study

space, are for individual, quiet study. Rooms are available for

group work.

See the Library Code of Conduct

(http://ww2.dkit.ie/library/about_the_library/code_of_conduct)

for regulations concerning the appropriate use of services

and facilities.

We look forward to working with you!

We provide a state-of-the-art IT service for students on

campus. A web email service is available to all students

registering at the Institute at http://webmail.dkit.ie

We have 110 public access PCs available in the library area

for students to use.

A printing service is available for students, allowing users to

print documents from a central print service to any printer of

choice using the ‘follow me’ printing system.

We have a wireless service (15 nodes) to allow students

with laptops to access the internet at

http://www.dkit.ie/wireless

For more information on these services an more check out

our website http://www.dkit.ie/compserv

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IT Services

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Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate study can be undertaken though study on a taught Master’s programme or by

research, initially at Master’s level and subsequently at PhD level.

Postgraduate study is challenging, but the rewards are many and include advanced academic

achievement, increased career opportunities and personal satisfaction on many levels.

Research Degrees

Dundalk Institute of Technology offers outstanding students the opportunity to pursue

advanced research leading to Masters or PhD qualifications.

Research opportunities exist across the Institute’s four Schools, but fall predominantly into

the following thematic areas:

• Ageing and Health

• Energy and the Environment

• Software Engineering and Sensor Technology

• Creative Arts

• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

• Social Sciences and Humanities

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered from candidates who:

• hold an NQAI Level 8 award, or equivalent (at minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 2

level) in an area of study cognate to the proposed study area,

or

• hold such other qualifications as may be acceptable to the Programme Board

for the purposes of proceeding to a specific Master Degree,

or

• have achieved outstanding merit in a specialist artistic field as evidenced by

an accumulated body of published/performed work, a scholarly approach to

their subject area, and significant national and/or international reputation and this

standard to be assessed by the Programme Board.

Candidates may register for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) once a satisfactory

period of enrolment at Master’s level is completed, and provided the research project is

suitable for research at doctoral level. Candidates must submit a detailed written proposal at

the time of application. Candidates are therefore advised to get in touch with the relevant

department or Research Centre to discuss their research interests in advance of making an

application. This will ensure that the Institute can provide appropriate supervision, resources

and facilities to support the research project.

Application forms can be obtained from

The Admissions Office

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dublin Road, Dundalk Co. Louth

t +353 42 937 0230

e [email protected]

Alternatively, admission forms can be obtained from the Institute website on: www.dkit.ie

Scholarships and Grants

As the postgraduate research programmes at the Institute are generally applied to

industry, community and technology, there may be funding available from some of the

following sources:

• EU Sixth Framework programmes;

• Health Research Board;

• Technological Sector Research programme funded by the Dept. of Ed. and Science;

• Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences;

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• HEA;

• Enterprise Ireland’s research programmes;

• Industry Partners;

• SFI;

• Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology.

Funding opportunities that may arise from time to time will be advertised. To find out more

about the Institute’s research opportunities and funding, visit www.dkit.ie/research

Studentships

Dundalk Institute of Technology may be able to award Lecturing Studentships to students

engaged in postgraduate research studies. Carrying out lecturing duties may qualify research

students for an exemption of fees. Students will need to check with the relevant department

to which they are attached for their research studies.

Students who qualified for local authority or VEC grants for their undergraduate studies

should continue to apply for a grant for postgraduate study.

International Application

Candidates holding foreign academic qualifications must submit certified copies of all

relevant qualifications held to date at the time of application and demonstrate a minimum

proficiency in English at 6.5 on the IELTS scale, or TOEIC score 750, or equivalent, in order to

ensure that there is no language barrier between research learner and supervisor, which

might hinder the research activity at the outset and that the learner is capable of providing

written work, as and when required.

Non-EU students

Students who are not EU citizens should apply for postgraduate

programmes to:

International Office


Dublin Road Dundalk County Louth Ireland

t +353 42 9370350

e [email protected]

w www.international@dkit/international

Dr. David GettyHead of Department of Humanities

Mr. Cathal KearneyHead of School of Business and Humanities

Mr. Shane HillHead of Department of Management& Financial Studies

Ms. Brianáin ErraughtHead of Section of Hospitality Studies

Business and Humanities Programmes Page

Master of Business Studies in Entrepreneurship and Marketing (taught programme) 20

Executive M.B.A (Master of Business Administration) (taught programme) 21

Master of Arts in Acounting (taught programme) 22

Higher Diploma in Business in Small Enterprise Support (taught programme) 23

Master of Arts in Cultural Innovation for the Arts (taught programme) 24

Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching (taught programme) 25

Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

(taught programme) 26

School of Businessand Humanities

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Master of Business Studies inEntrepreneurship and Marketing (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeThe aim of this Master of

Business Studies taught

programme is to produce

graduates with the theory,

practice and research capability

for employment as managers in a

broad range of industry sectors,

with a specific specialism in the

areas of Entrepreneurship and

Marketing. Graduates should

also be capable of pursuing

further studies to Ph.D level.

Objectives of theProgramme

• To significantly advance

students' knowledge of the

theory and practice of

general business principles;

• To develop in students an

expertise in Entrepreneurship

and Marketing;

• To deepen students'

understanding of the

economic environment on a

global scale;

• To develop students' core

business-management skills

and competencies.

Learning OutcomesThrough the completion of this

programme, students are

expected to acquire the

following abilities and aptitudes:

• Apply theory to practical

business situations;

• Critically reflect on the

application of such theory;

• Conduct high-level research

and analyse its findings;

• Diagnose problems and

recommend appropriate

changes;

• Lead and manage the

implementation of changes

within an organisation;

• Evaluate the impact of the

changes implemented and

suggest amendments.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have a

recognised honours degree,

normally a 2:2 or higher, in

Business, Marketing, or in a

related discipline.

DurationThe programme will run on a

full-time basis from September to

August. The period of structured

tuition is September to May (2

semesters), with the dissertation

submitted in August.

ContentSemester 1• Induction Workshop

• Business Strategy*

• Entrepreneurship & Economic

Development

• Systematic Innovation &

Intrapreneurship

• Strategic Brand Management

• New Venture Finance

• Research Methods

Semester 2• Dissertation**

• Change Management

• Entrepreneurship Theory

& Practice

• Marketing for New Product

Development

• Applied SME Strategic

Business Management

Employment Potentialfor GraduatesIt is anticipated that students

completing this programme will

be able to pursue employment

opportunities in enterprise

support (in State agencies,

banks, accountancy firms, etc.),

new business/product

development, R&D departments

of large multinationals,

marketing, and international

marketing, as well as a variety of

other areas at management level

across a wide range of

industry sectors.

How to ApplyThose interested in applying

should obtain the relevant

application form from the

School of Business and return it

to the MBS Admissions Office,

School of Business Studies at

DkIT, as soon as possible.

* A week-long intensive module, jointly run in conjunction with Heilbronn University, Germany.** Dissertation: Students will be required to complete a research-based dissertation of around 20,000 words.

Fees€5,500 (EU)

€11,700 (Non-EU)

Note: While all eligible students may apply, places are limited, and

offers will be made on the basis of academic results, plus

an interview.

Further Information

Ms. Maeve McArdleCourse DirectorSchool of Business and Humanities and Centrefor Entrepreneurship Research

Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth

t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk911

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Executive M.B.A (Master of Business Administration)(taught programme)

About this ProgrammeThe aim of the programme Is to

provide participants with a

broad general management

perspective and a strategic

approach to business in today’s

competitive global

environment. Students will gain

a knowledge and

understanding of management

concepts, theories and

techniques and will acquire the

ability to apply management

techniques in identifying,

analysing and solving business

problems. There will be a focus

on enhancing communications

and interpersonal skills and on

the applications and strategic

implications of

information technology.

Entry RequirementsApplicants should normally

have an honours degree, or

equivalent standard in a

professional qualification, with

at least 5 years relevant work

experience. Candidates who

cannot show evidence of

competency in computing will

be required to take a

pre-entrance module in this

discipline. Progression to each

successive year requires a Pass

in all subjects in the

previous year.

DurationThe programme is part-time

and extends over 2 years. There

is a residential module in both

year 1 and year 2.

Learning MethodsThe programme maintains a

balance between theoretical

inputs and practical

applications. Participants study

a variety of theories, concepts

and models, which enable them

to examine real life problems

and experiences from different

perspectives. Although lectures

will provide the main teaching

method, a vigorous student

-centred active learning process

will be sustained through class

discussion, computer-based

exercises, residential

case-studies and group and

individual presentations.

AssessmentCoursework and examinations

will be the main

assessment instruments.

Year 1

Semester 1• Residential 1: Introduction

& Team Building

• Economics – Environment

& Policy

• Marketing Management

• Management Theory

• Managing Finance

and Accounts

Semester 2• Operations and Supply

Chain Management

• Managing People

• Legal and Regulatory

Framework for Business


Year 2

Semester 1• International Business

• Strategic Sales & Export

Development

• Managing the Digital Firm

• Innovation & Change

Management*

Semester 2• Business Analysis and

Strategy

• Corporate Financial

Strategy

• Residential 2:

Entrepreneurship &

Corporate Leadership*

• Research Dissertation**

Programme DesignThe course is structured on a

modular basis. Managerial work

is characterised by choice,

flexibility and contextual

constraints, and during the final

year all these elements are

integrated through a study of

business strategy, strategic

information systems and

business policy using a case-

study-based teaching approach.

The dissertation allows

participants the opportunity to

research and analyse a business

situation and communicate

clearly, in writing and orally, the

results of the process.

Fees€14,200 (EU and Non-EU) (Stage 1, €7,100. Stage 2, €7,100)

Note: Fees stated do not include travel and accommodation costs

associated with International Residential in Babson College, Boston

in Year 2.

* A week-long residency in Babson College, Boston** Dissertation: Students will be required to complete a research-based dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Further Information

Mr. Cathal KearneyCourse DirectorSchool of Business and Humanities and Centrefor Entrepreneurship Research



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Master of Arts in Accounting(taught programme)

About This ProgrammeThe aim of the Masters in

Accounting programme at DkIT

is to provide learners with a

broad accounting perspective

and a strategic approach

to business in today’s

competitive global

environment. The M.A will

facilitate learning that enables

participants to evaluate and

interpret the accounting

implications of strategies and

apply strategic accounting

techniques to make and

support decisions within a

business context.

The programme will provide

learners with an educational

experience at the vanguard of

accounting policy and practice.

Entry RequirementsEntry Applicants must have a

recognised honours degree (2:2

or higher) in an

Accounting/Finance-related

programme. Places will be

allocated on a competitive

basis. Applicants holding 1st

class honours and 2.1 degrees

will be favoured over those with

2.2 awards. Applicants should

have gained exemption from CAP

1 of the ICAI examinations.

DurationThe programme will run on a full-

time basis from September to

August. Formal examinations will

take place in May, with a

dissertation submission date of

July 1st. There will be two

case-study examinations held in

late August.

ContentLearners will take the following

modules :

• Advanced Corporate

Reporting and Accountability;

• Management Accounting

Decision-Making and

Control;

• Business Finance;

• Auditing;

• Advanced Tax;

• Research Methods;

• Dissertation;

• Business Strategy and

Analysis.

Career OpportunitiesIt is anticipated that graduates

of the M.A in Accounting at

DkIT will pursue professional

exams in Accounting. Detail on

exemptions can be obtained

from Mr. Shane Hill. (See

contact details below).


should obtain the necessary


School of Business and

Humanities at Dundalk Institute

of Technology.

Fees€6,100 (EU)

€10,200 (Non-EU)

Note: While all eligible

students may apply, places are

limited, and offers will be made

on the basis of academic

results, plus an interview. Further Information

Mr. Shane HillSchool of Business and Humanities



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Higher Diploma in Business in SmallEnterprise Support (taught programme, Level 8)

About this ProgrammeThe Higher Diploma in Business

in Small Enterprise Support

course is targeted at people

thinking of setting up, or

already running their own

business, as well as small

business advisors and mentors.

The aim of the programme is to

enhance participants’

knowledge of small business

development theory and

practice as well as their research

and presentation capabilities.

Objectives of theProgramme

• To provide accredited

education and training in

business and

business support.

• To develop the knowledge,

skills and competencies to

enhance the learner’s

capacity to establish a

small enterprise.

• To enhance the

participants’ knowledge,

skills and competencies

that will enable them to

deliver appropriate support,

advice and mentoring to

new and emerging

businesses.

Learning OutcomesThrough the completion of the

programme, learners will:

• Explore the main issues in

starting a new business and

how these may be

addressed.

• Identify a business idea and

carry out the necessary

research to assess the

feasibility of the idea.

• Develop a business plan for

a new venture.

• Explain the entrepreneurial

process and analyse why

some individuals are more

enterprising than others.

• Critically evaluate the

theories of small firm

growth and their

implications for practice.

• Understand the key

elements in finance,

marketing and operations

management of a

small enterprise.

• Analyse the main sources of

Irish law and their impact

on the legal environment

for business.

• Evaluate the importance of

business strategy and the

impact of the business

environment on the

direction of the firm.

Entry RequirementsApplicants with a Business Level

7 award or a Level 8 award in

another discipline, or

equivalent, are eligible to apply

for this course. Applicants

matching the entry

requirements will be

interviewed and places will be

allocated on the basis of

academic qualification, relevant

work experience and

motivation to complete the

programme. Experiential

learning will be assessed under

the Institute’s Recognised Prior

Learning (RPL) process.


part-time basis from September

to August. The programme will

be delivered over 21 days in six

2-day and three 3-day blocks

(Friday and Saturday and

Thursday to Saturday). The

Business plan will be submitted

in August.

ContentStudents will cover the

following modules:

• Study & Learning Skills

• New Venture Finance

• Operations Management

• Marketing

• New Firm Development

and Growth

• Business Consultancy

• Small Firm Management

and Strategy

• Business Plan and

Integrating Project

• Regulatory Environment for

Business

• Entrepreneurship for New

Business Development


should obtain the relevant


School of Business &

Humanities.

Fees€2,750

Further Information

Mr. Cathal KearneyCourse DirectorSchool of Business and Humanities


t 042 9370252e [email protected]

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Master of Arts in Cultural Innovation forthe Arts (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeThe M.A. in Cultural Innovation

for the Arts is a 12-month

programme designed to

produce graduates who are

capable of forging careers for

themselves in the arts sector.

The programme combines both

practical, transferable skills in

the areas of research, audience

development, PR and event

planning; and a high level of

theoretical knowledge and

competence. The programme

has been developed in

conjunction with local arts

practitioners in order to ensure

its relevance to the

contemporary Irish arts sector.

The arts sector, as we all know,

is characterized by a scarcity of

guaranteed or pre-existing jobs.

The vast majority of those who

want to work in the arts

effectively have to identify and

create opportunities for

themselves. Our programme, by

drawing on the expertise of arts

practitioners and leaders and

the academic background

of lecturing staff in the

Institute, aims to give graduates

the best possible chance of

creating and winning those

opportunities for themselves.

Two main strengths of the

programme are a significant

research component, which will

culminate in the submission of

a dissertation; and a 200-hour

work placement in a local arts

institution, which will enable

students to put into practice

skills learned in the course of

their study. The work placement

will also give students the

opportunity to meet with

established arts practitioners.

ContentThis one-year, full-time M.A.

course will enable participants

to understand the theory and

practice of cultural policy and

arts management, to develop

innovation and strategic policy

perspectives, and to acquire

research expertise. The course is

designed for those developing

professional careers in arts and

cultural management, including

the heritage and cultural

industries. High-level, well-paid

jobs in the arts are rare -

particularly at graduate level.

However, the increasing

competitiveness of the industry

does suggest that there will be

opportunities for well-rounded

graduates, who combine a

broad knowledge of the

development and key features

of the arts in Ireland with

practical arts administration and

PR skills. Networking is by far

the most important

introduction into the arts sector

in Ireland. This course is

designed to exploit the contacts

between DkIT and the local arts

organizations. Through the

participation of arts

practitioners in the delivery of

the programme, and more

importantly, the inclusion of the

work placement, graduates will

be in the best possible position

to make connections with arts

practitioners and create

opportunities for themselves.

Semester 1• Policies and Practices: The

Arts in Ireland

• Cultural Theories and

Interpretations

• Interpretations of Irish

Culture: Drama and Theatre

in Contemporary Ireland

• Interpretations of

Contemporary Visual Arts

in Ireland

• Advanced Research

Methods

Semester 2• Arts Management

• Public Relations and

Audience Development

• Performing Culture

• Interpretations of Popular

and Living Cultures

• Work Placement

• Dissertation

Entry Requirements2:2 honours degree in Cultural

Studies, Arts or a related

discipline. Non-standard

qualifications may be

considered at the

Institute's discretion.

Note: There are 15 places

available on this programme.

Progression OpportunitiesThe high level of theoretical

knowledge and research

competencies gained by the

students through the

production of research papers

for both individual modules and

the dissertation will put them in

a position to apply for further

research qualifications if they so

wish. DkIT currently has a

number of full-time Research

Masters students, and it is

anticipated that this type of research opportunity could be offered

at Ph.D level (in selected areas and in conjunction with colleagues

from other universities where necessary) as progression routes to

graduates of the M.A. Progression to such research opportunities

could be offered on either a full-, or part-time basis.

Fees€6, 100 (EU) €10,200 (Non-EU)

Further Information

Dr. Aoileann Ní ÉigearthaighDepartment of Humanities



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Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching(taught programme)

About this Programme1 The course will be open to all who have a central role to play in

teaching and student support at DkIT and will also be made

available to professionals working in other Institutes

of Technology.

2 There will be exit points at Certificate and Diploma.

3 Blended and flexible learning will be the main organisational/

teaching strategy.

4 Modules will be embedded with e-learning elements modelling

best practices applications in e-pedagogy.

5 A specific module will be provided on e-learning/e-pedagogy.

6 Work-based learning and research will be incorporated into all

modules through the application of action research/case study

methodologies. Deep learning, incorporating practice-based

research, will be promoted.

7 All coursework will be evidence-based. Theory to practice

application will be apparent in all modules.

8 Portfolio-based research showing progression and development

in relevant professional contexts/subject teaching will

be prioritised.

ModulesYear 1

Student-centred Learning and Teaching: Models and

Strategies (Mandatory)

Effective Supervision (Elective) or Enhancing Student Learning

through E- pedagogy (Elective)

Year 2

Improving Learning and Teaching through Creativity and Scholarship

(Elective) or Leadership in Higher Education (Elective)

Research Methods in Education/Dissertation Preparation

(Mandatory), followed by Master’s Research Project (Mandatory)

Duration2 years and 3 months part-time.

Entry RequirementsEntry requirement for this Level 9 programme will normally be an

Honours Degree. The Institute’s regulations on Admissions shall

apply. Applicants who do not conform to these regulations but who

have wide and relevant experience in higher education teaching or

support, may be considered for admission, providing that they:

• are able to demonstrate, in a presentation made to an interview

panel, that their professional roles and responsibilities are in

keeping with the programme aims and philosophy.

• are able to provide evidence of the above in a career portfolio

submitted before the interview.

How to ApplyApplications forms may be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Email [email protected] or log on www.dkit.ie

FeesOn Application.

Further Information

Dr. John Dallat, M.A Ph.DHead of Learning and Teaching



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Master of Arts in T.E.S.O.L(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeSocial and economic changes in

Ireland in recent years have

given rise to increasing numbers

of speakers of other languages

in schools. This has brought

about new government policies

to increase the number of

English Language Teaching (ELT)

posts in primary and post-

primary schools.

This programme aims to equip

professional practitioners with

the theory, practice and

research capability that will

enable them to develop the

knowledge, skills and

competencies to teach in an

intercultural context.

The M.A will be a programme

of teacher education in the field

of TESOL – Teaching English to

Speakers of Other Languages -

and will run from September to

June. For the award of M.A in

TESOL, candidates will be

required to submit a

dissertation in August.

The programme is suitable for

practising teachers and lecturers

and will include:

• tutorials and lectures,

where you will learn

principles and practices

relating to language

learning and teaching and

enhance your English

language awareness;

• teaching practice, where

you will work with

language learners, applying

theory to practice;

• observation sessions, where

you will observe

experienced English

language teachers at work;

• action research, where you

will develop practical

research skills that you can

use throughout your career

to learn more about your

own teaching;

• Master-Level dissertation,

where you will investigate

an aspect of your own

professional practice with a

view to making changes, or

improving current

approaches to teaching

and learning.

Modules include• Second Language

Acquisition;

• Methodology for TESOL;

• Language Awareness;

• Teaching Practice;

• TESOL Contexts;

• Research Methods.

Continuous AssessmentStudents submit a 4,000 word

assignment for each of the four

taught modules.

Teaching practice: 50%

practical examination and

50% portfolio.

Entry RequirementsCandidates must be state-

qualified teachers or lecturers.

They must hold an honours

degree.

Note: There are 15 places

available on this programme.

While all eligible candidates

may apply, places are limited,

and offers may be made on the

basis of your language

awareness, previous learning,

and/or relevant experience.

Fees€5,600 (EU)

€10,200 (Non-EU)

Further Information

Dr. David GettyHead of Department of Humanities



Dr. Getty’s research interests include the developmentof Social Policy in Ireland, Ageing and Well-being,Education Policy, and Special Educational Needs.

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Dr. Eibhlís FarrellHead of Music and Creative MediaDirector of Centre of Research in Music

Dr. Gerard Bob Mc KiernanHead of School of Informatics andCreative Arts

Dr. Christian HornHead of Department of Computingand Mathematics

School ofInformatics andCreative Arts Computing, Music and Creative Media Programmes Page

Master of Science in Computing (taught programme) 28

Master of Business Studies in Software Entrepreneurship (taught programme) 29

Master of Science/Doctorate in Software Development (research programme) 30

Master of Science in Future Communications in Creative Technology (taught programme) 31

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing 32

Master of Arts/Science in Music Technology (taught programme) 33

Master of Arts/Science in Music Technology (by research) 34

Master of Arts/Doctorate in Music (by research) 35

Master of Arts/Postgraduate Diploma in Traditional Music Studies (taught programme) NEW 36

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Master of Science in Computing(taught programme)

About This ProgrammeThe aim of this HETAC-

validated, taught Masters

Degree programme is to

produce graduates with an

advanced level of theoretical

knowledge and practice,

with highly developed research

capability, innovation and

entrepreneurial skills to enable

their professional development

in the IT industry. This

programme has been partially

funded by the HEA IT

Investment Fund.

Programme ObjectivesGraduates will be capable of:

• Designing, managing and

developing complex

quality-assured

software systems;

• Identifying computing

problems that require

further research and

developing research

strategies for the

investigation of

these problems;

• Analysing and critically

evaluating emerging

technologies and trends in

the computing industry from

a business opportunity

perspective;

• Taking responsibility for the

work of individuals and

groups, and developing a

high level of competence in

initiating, leading and

managing technology

projects and processes.

Programme ContentMandatory Modules• Software Process

Management

• Software Design

• Distributed Computing

• Human Computer Interaction

• Entrepreneurship and

Intrapreneurship

• Research Methods and

Professional Practice

• Research Project

Elective Modules• Document Engineering

• Mobile Computing

• Visualisations

• High Performance Computing

• Project Management

• Scalable Technology Solutions

• The Business of Software

Who Should Apply?Graduates wishing to extend their breadth and depth of

knowledge in both the technical and managerial aspects of

software development, and their ability to instigate and manage

research projects, are suitable candidates for this programme. The

programme offers an up-skilling opportunity for practicing

software developers who have worked in industry for a number of

years and now wish to broaden or update their technical

knowledge and formalise their management skills. The mandatory

module on entrepreneurship will focus on the development,

management and commercialisation of software products. Recent

graduates will also find the programme a natural and

complementary progression from their undergraduate

degree programme.

How to ApplyApplication forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office,

Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

t 042 9370230. e [email protected].

DurationThe programme will run both on a full-time basis (12 months) and

a part-time basis (24 months). Students will study nine modules;

seven of these will be core modules taken by all students and the

other two will be chosen from elective modules. Modules on the

programme will cover trends in software development and current

and emerging technologies. They will develop, to an advanced

level, students’ software development, project management and

entrepreneurial skills.

Entry RequirementsCandidates may have to attend a selection interview. Students

who successfully complete the programme, with the exception of

the Research project, will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.

Fees€ 4,600 (EU, inclusive of HEA-funding)

€12,600 (non-EU, not HEA-funded)

Further Information

Dr. Rónan Mc RuairíDepartment of Mathematics and Computing



Dr. Mc Ruairí’s research interests include intelligent agents,wireless sensor networks, distributer reasoning,and artificial intelligence.

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Master of Business Studies in SoftwareEntrepreneurship (taught programme)

This programme is delivered jointly by the School of Informatics, &

Creative Arts, and the School of Business & Humanities.

About this ProgrammeThe M.B.S in Software Entrepreneurship is a unique and innovative

new programme that will create the software leaders of tomorrow.

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who possess

advanced knowledge of theory and practice with research,

innovation and entrepreneurial skills to enable them to establish

and/or take leadership roles in software organizations, ICT

companies, R&D departments and product management.

Programme ContentMandatory Modules• The Business of Software

• Software Development Management

• Software Project Management

• Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship

• Legal Aspects of Software Entrepreneurship

• Business Planning

• Managing Finance and Accounts

• New Venture Marketing

• Integrative, Co-operation and People Studies 1

• Integrative, Co-operation and People Studies 2

• Research Management

• Research Report

• Scaleable Technology Solutions

Programme DescriptionThis is a high-intensity

programme, with significant

emphasis on teamwork and

leadership. It has been designed

to maximise flexibility and can

accommodate participants,

who chose to remain in

employment. The programme

will be delivered over three

15-week semesters, using both

traditional teaching and

online sessions.

Traditional classes (lectures,

seminars and workshops) are

delivered on-site at Dundalk

Institute of Technology. These

account for a total of four

weeks, spread over blocks of 5

days, 3 days and 2 days.

The online activities take place

during semesters 1 and 2, and

include lecturer-moderated

discussion forums, chat rooms,

interactive tutorials and

recorded lectures (podcasts).

Flexibility is a key feature of

these activities; many

interactive sessions will

accommodate participation at

any time during a specific

week—allowing participants to

work around other schedules.

Programme DurationThe programme is delivered

over three academic semesters

(18 months in duration).

Students who successfully

complete the programme, with

the exception of the Research

report, will be awarded a

Postgraduate Diploma.

Entry RequirementsCandidates must hold a primary

degree - in ICT, Business,

Engineering, or Science –

having achieved a Second Class

Honours, Grade 2.2, or better,

and have 2 or more years

postgraduate experience.

Candidates holding honours

degrees from other disciplines,

or who do not meet or achieve

the Second Class Honours

Grade II standard, must have 5

or more years’ relevant

experience, and may be

admitted to the programme

based on an interview and/or

the submission of a portfolio.

This process will be

administered by the

programme board.

FeesOn Application.

Further Information

Dr. Rónan Mc RuairíHead of Mathematics and Computing



Dr. Mc Ruairí’s research interests include intelligent agents,wireless sensor networks, distributer reasoning,and artificial intelligence.

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Master of Science/Doctorate inSoftware Development (by research)

About This ProgrammeSince its creation in the 1970s,

the DkIT Computing

department has been actively

involved in applied research

activities with both indigenous

and multinational companies.

In 2001, the Software

Technology Research Centre

(SToRC) was established in DkIT

and since then research in the

Centre has focused on the

following strategic

software themes:

• Software Quality

Engineering;

• Distributed Systems;

• Usability/Human Computer

Interaction (HCI).

Funding SourcesThe Centre has been very

successful in attracting

significant research funding

from a range of sources and is

currently working on research

projects supported by a number

of bodies, including Science

Foundation Ireland (SFI),

Enterprise Ireland, Peace II and

the Council of Directors of the

Institutes of Technology.

Current ProjectsCurrent M.Sc. and Ph.D projects

include:

• Release Planning in Iterative

Development;

• Agile User Analysis for

Internet Development;

• Enhancing Customer Tests in

Agile Development;

• Using Bayesian Belief

Networks to Improve

Software Testing;

• Software Quality in

E-commerce Development;

• Software Process

Improvement in Irish Software

Product Companies;

• Developing Assessments for

Small Software Companies;

• Test-Driven Development for

Spreadsheet Engineering;

• User Behaviour in

Spreadsheet Debugging;

• Voice-controlled Navigation

of Spreadsheets;

• Developing Ambient Assisted

Living technologies;

• Bayesian Belief Networks for

Testing of Spreadsheets.

Collaboration and PartnersSToRC currently has active research partnerships with a number of

Institutions including: University of Limerick, Dublin City University,

NUI Maynooth, University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin,

Queen’s University Belfast, University of Ulster (Jordanstown),

Waterford Institute of Technology and Dun Laoghaire Institute of

Art, Design and Technology.

The Centre is particularly interested in attracting appropriately

qualified, full or part-time, postgraduate research students, to

pursue M.Sc./Ph.D studies, in the following areas:

• Software Process and Methodologies;

• Ambient Assisted Living Software Systems;

• Software Reliability;

• Software Development (especially Java and XML);

• End User Computing.

Applicants should hold a B.Sc. in Computing/Computer Science at

2:2, or higher. Highly qualified applicants in related areas will also

be considered.

Fees€4,000 per year (Year 1- Year 3 inclusive)

€1,600 (Year 4)

Further Information

Dr. Gerry ColemanDirector of Software Technology Research Centre


t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/research_centres/storcw www.storc.ie

Dr. Coleman’s research interests include softwareprocess improvement, software developmentmethods, and software quality and metrics.

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31Master of Science in Future Communicationsin Creative Technologies (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeIn a society that is undergoing

exponential change, traditional

communication methodologies

are no longer wholly

appropriate. Already

communication design

solutions and strategies are

undergoing radical rethinking in

the light of dramatically

widening multicultural, multi-

platform and multi-purpose

access. Opportunities exist for

creating new products, new

systems new approaches,

setting new standards and

developing new thinking on

how people and society may

evolve as communicators in the

digital age. This programme is

for people who are aware

of and seek out these new

opportunities; who refuse to be

victims of change, and who will

want to use communications

and technology efficiently to

help shape the future for

society, for the organisations

where they will work, and

for themselves.

The programme consists of two

parts; the Postgraduate

Diploma (PgDip.), and the

Master of Science degree

Further Information

Ms. Caroline O’SullivanProgramme DirectorDepartment of Music andCreative Multimedia


t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit,courses/dk963

(M.Sc.). The Postgraduate

Diploma consists of four taught

modules; these are completed

over a nine-month period (two

semesters), starting in

September. On satisfactory

completion of the taught

modules, students may apply to

proceed to the M.Sc. To study

to M.Sc. you will be required to

carry out a major project and

submit a final report or a

dissertation for examination.

This will be completed over a

semester following the PgDip.

in teams to complete project

work that is the primary device

for testing module outcomes.

Semester 1

Innovation and PracticeThis introductory module is

concerned with developing a

common set of skills needed to

fulfil potential at Masters level.

These skills will support

intellectual and practical work

on the course and will help

develop knowledge of

processes and techniques

required to research and review

the practical strategic design

projects. Emphasis will be

placed on challenging students’

technical and design skills, as

well as their ability to evaluate

and implement appropriate

communication strategies.

Interactivity and the UserThe constant advancement of

ICT has meant that the nature

of interaction is persistently

changing. With these changes

come challenges as well as

opportunities that need to be

investigated and understood.

This module will look at the

practical and theoretical

implications of interactivity

beyond the keyboard and the

mouse for both the user and

the designer, and will equip

students with the necessary

skills to partake in the

connection of real and virtual

spaces and to explore the

possibilities of the creation of

emotionally rich immersive

experiences by the use of

tangible objects as devices

for interaction.

Semester 2

Human ConditioningThis module looks at human

communication and the

technological and biological

factors that influence it.

Emphasis will be placed on

looking at how people

communicate and learn, how

that in turn affects the

information being

communicated, and the

manner in which it is received.

Students will look at the human

factors that affect

communication and then select

an appropriate design solution

for their specific message.

Students will work in groups to

explore and implement

innovative approaches to

information and design.

Technology for FutureCommunications

This module aims to provide

students with an understanding

of historical and contemporary

communications technology,

how they have developed

historically and their impact on

society. By developing an

understanding of the historical

interaction between

communications systems and

societies, it becomes possible to

make an informed assessment

of the contemporary situation

and predict the future

development and potential

impact of new

communications technologies.

Semester 3

Project/DissertationThe Major Project/Dissertation is

a culmination and a focus of

understanding of the work

undertaken on the course. It

provides an opportunity for the

student to organise and present

a body of knowledge, and

illustrate potential creative

consequences emanating from

reflection on that knowledge.

This may be done either as a

dissertation or by a creative

practical project supported by a

written piece in keeping with

work at Masters level.

All modules: 100% Continuous

Assessment.

Entry Requirements &ApplicationStandard Applicants: Normally

you will require an honours

degree, at a minimum level of

Honours 2:2, or other

appropriate and equivalent

degree qualification and work

experience in a relevant

discipline to gain entry onto the

programme. Typically such

disciplines would be in the

areas of Multimedia,

Audio/Visual Media, Computer

Science, Internet Technologies,

Software Engineering, Visual

Communications, or Design.

Applicants who do not meet

these requirements may be

accepted if they have relevant

experience and can satisfy DkIT

that their prior experiential has

prepared them adequately to

succeed on the course. If you

would like to be considered as a

non-standard applicant, please

contact the course director for

more information. All suitable

applicants will be called for

interview and will be asked to

present a portfolio of their

work.

Fees€4,000 (year 1 of research)

€4,000 (year 2)

€1,600 (year 3)

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Higher Diploma in Science in Computing(taught programme) (Level 8)

Programme AimThe aim of the programme is to provide graduates with up-to-date

knowledge of the core elements of computing, and to prepare them

for a career in quality assurance, project management or

business analysis.

Programme ObjectivesGraduates will be able to:

• Identify the different roles and responsibilities that exist through

the software development lifecycle and IT projects in particular;

• Work as part of a team to perform the following roles within a

software development organisation:

• Software quality assurance and testing

• Software project management

• Business analysis

• Evaluate the applicability and strategic impact of

emerging technologies in the corporate environment.

Programme Content• Core Computing 1 and 2

• Software Engineering

• End User Computing

• Business Enterprise Computing

• Web Development

• Software Design Fundamentals

• Database Management Systems

• Business Analysis

• Software Testing

• Software Project Management

Who Should Apply?Graduates of non-computing

disciplines who wish to pursue

a career in IT. It is expected that

graduates will follow one of the

following career paths:

• Quality Assurance;

• Software Testing;

• Software Project

Management;

• Business Analysis.

Due to the nature of these roles

it is expected that most

graduates will initially gain

employment at an entry level in

the software industry. However,

they will be equipped with

specialist skills that will enable

them to progress quickly in

their chosen career path. At

present there is a shortage of

business analysts and software

project managers within the

Irish software industry that have

domain experience. Therefore,

graduates of this course, who

already possess desirable

domain experience, will not

only be extremely attractive to

employers, but may also be

able to enter the software

industry at a more senior level.


full-time basis for 12 months, or

in part-time mode for

24 months.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must hold a Level 8

qualification (Honours Degree)

or demonstrate an equivalent

capacity to succeed, based on

experiential learning acquired

through extensive

industrial experience.

How to ApplyApplication forms can be

obtained from the

Admissions Office


Dublin Road

Dundalk Co Louth

t 042 9370230.e [email protected].

Fees€2,750

Further Information

Dr. Fergal McCafferySFI Stokes Lecturer & SFI Principal InvestigatorRegulated Software Research Group

Department of Computing & MathematicsDundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth

t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/rsrg

Master of Arts/Science inMusic Technology (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeDundalk Institute of

Technology’s taught Masters

programme in Music

Technology is designed for

graduates seeking to combine

technological competence with

musical creativity, and is a

response to the increasing

demand from Artists, Scientists,

Educationalists, and the wider

music industry, and digital

media sector, for courses which

bridge the traditionally

perceived Arts-Science divide to

produce graduates conversant

in both new technologies and

their creative application.

Comprising taught and research

components, the programme is

modular and structured over

three semesters. The taught

component of the programme

(Semesters 1 and 2) consists of

mandatory and elective

modules, the latter offering the

student the opportunity to

follow a pathway through the

programme which reflects

his/her personal interests. The

student has a completely free

choice of elective modules, the

only requirement being that six

modules in total must be taken

in each semester.

Semester 1

• Acoustics &

Psychoacoustics (M)

• Sound Synthesis &

Manipulation (M)

• Recording Techniques &

Technologies (M)

• Electroacoustic Music &

Composition 1 (M)

• Computer Programming for

Musical Applications (E)

• Introductory Research

Exercise (M)

Semester 2

• Interactive Systems (E)

• Electronics & Digital Signal

Processing (E)

• Music Production (E)

• Electroacoustic Music &

Composition 2 (E)

• Computer Programming for

Audio Applications (E)

• Music & Multimedia (E)

• Algorithmic Composition (E)

• Applications of Technology in

Music Education (E)

• Assistive Music Technology (E)

• Masters Project

Preparation (M)

Note: Electives offered in semester 2 are subject to

student numbers.

Following successful completion of the taught component the

student pursues a major research project, the Masters Project,

under the supervision of one/more of the course tutors.

The pathway chosen by the student will strongly influence the

focus (Artistic, Scientific/Technological, or Educational) of the

research component, which in turn will determine the award title

of Master of Arts in Music Technology, or Master of Science in

Music Technology. Projects are normally in one of the following

areas: music software development, composition portfolio,

or dissertation.

Important features of the Masters programme in Music Technology

at DkIT are the balancing of theory and practice, and technological

competence and musical creativity. Conceptually, the progression

over the fifteen months can be broadly characterised as a move

from Fundamentals to Creativity, to Independent Research. At the

core of the programme is hands-on training at computer music

workstations, where students are exposed to computer-based

musical composition, sound synthesis and manipulation,

programming and development, and music production. The

Department’s Music Technology Centre is a state-of-the-art

teaching, learning and research environment dedicated to the

musical applications of technology. It comprises fully-equipped and

networked music labs, a recording studio, and an interactive

systems room.

Entry RequirementsSecond-class Honours Degree in Music or Computing/

Engineering/Science (In certain circumstances – e.g. where

technological and/or musical competencies are particularly

strong – degrees in other disciplines may also be accepted).

For mature applicants (over the age of 23 at time of application)

relevant industry or related experience may be accepted in lieu of a

degree. For applicants without a Music Degree, formal music

training to Grade 5/6, or equivalent, is highly desirable.

As part of the selection process, all shortlisted applicants will be

required to attend a selection interview.

Fees€1,500 (HEA-funded)

€11,900 (EU)

€14,100 (Non-EU. Not HEA-funded)

Further Information

Dr. Eibhlís FarrellDirector of Centre of Research in MusicDepartment of Music and Creative Media


t 042 9370399e [email protected] http://music.dkit.ie

Dr. Farrell’s research interests includecomposition, theory and analysis, 20th centuryand contemporary music.

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Centre for Research in Music (Ionad Taighde Ceoil)Master of Arts/Science in Music Technology (by research)

About This ProgrammeOpportunities exist to pursue postgraduate studies by research in

Music Technology to Masters Level in the following areas:

• Musical Pattern Matching;

• Music Software Development;

• Computational Musicology;

• Music Modelling;

• Technology in Music Education;

• Sound Synthesis and Manipulation;

• Electroacoustic Composition;

• Assistive Music Technology;

• Musical Applications of Interactive Systems;

• Algorithmic Composition;

• Music Information Retrieval;

• Digital Signalling Processing;

• Music and Multimedia;

• Music Production;

• Audio Circuit Design;

• Audio Compression;

• Acoustics and Psychoacoustics;

• Recording Techniques and Technologies.

Entry RequirementsApplicants are normally required to have a second-class honours

degree in Music, Science, Computing, or Engineering. For mature

applicants (over the age of 23 at time of application) relevant

industry, or related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.


€4,000 (year 2)

€1,600 (year 3)

Further Information




Dr. Farrell’s research interests includecomposition, theory and analysis, 20th centuryand contemporary music.

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35Centre for Research in Music (Ionad Taighde Ceoil)Master of Arts/Doctorate in Music (by research)

About this ProgrammeDkIT’s postgraduate research programmes in Music are designed for

graduates who are seeking to critically develop their performance

and composition capabilities and/or document and develop their

specialized knowledge in specific areas of music. Postgraduate

studies in Music to Master and Doctoral levels (by research) are

available in several focus areas:

• Composition

• Performance Studies (all genres);

• Irish traditional music

• Musicology

• Music Education and Pedagogy

• Music and Community

• Ethnomusicology

Entry RequirementsApplicants are normally required to have a second-class honours

degree. However, for mature applicants (over age 23 at time of

application) relevant performance, publication and other specialised

field experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.


€4,000 (year 2)

€1,600 (year 3)

Further Information




Dr Farrell’s research interests includecomposition, theory and analysis, 20th centuryand contemporary music.

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Master of Arts /Postgraduate Diploma inTraditional Music Studies (taught programme)

About this ProgrammeThe aim of this new programme

is to produce Traditional music

specialists who are capable of

engaging artistically,

strategically and

developmentally with research,

education, sociology,

performance and/or promotion

of Irish and other Traditional

musics within the

internationally-accredited fields

of Traditional/Folk musics and

ethnomusicology. The modules

collectively associate Traditional

music forms with 'communities

of practice' and aim to

contribute to the sustainability

of these by offering

specialisation of academic focus

to potential learners from active

performance, production,

organisation and media

backgrounds within and

without the genre.

Modules:Semester 1

• Irish traditional music

performance, style and

contexts

• Traditional music collection

and archiving

• Scottish traditional music

style, forms and repertoire

• Popular-music determinants

in the revival of

traditional musics

Semester 2

• Transmission, technology

and education in

traditional musics

• European traditional and

folk musics:

instrumentation, style

and identity

• English traditional music,

song and dance style

and revival

• Dissertation/project

preparation

Semester 3

• Major dissertation/

research project

Entry RequirementsEntry is open to applicants from

any music genre or relevant

music background, subject to

acceptance at interview. All

eligible applicants will be

interviewed before being

considered for admission to

the programme.

Applications are normally required to have a second class honours

degree in any music genre or a related discipline. Other disciplines

may also be accepted. The TMS Masters/PG Dip programme may

also consider applicants who have eligibility criteria based in music

performance, production, education, business and media. In

addition to Irish Traditional music, an applicant’s RPL may be based

in pipes, flute and other forms of bands, in Scottish and other

genres with internationally-accepted parameters, and in Pop, Rock,

Jazz and Classical musics

Duration1 calendar year.

Fees€6,100

Further Information

Dr. Fintan VallelyTraditional Music StudiesDepartment of Music and Creative Media



NEW

Dr. Breda BrennanHead of Department of Applied Sciences

Dr. Edel HealyHead of School

Mr. Myles HackettHead of Department of Nursing, Midwifery& Health Studies

School of Health& Science

Health and Science Programmes Page

National Centre for Freshwater Studies (by research) 38

Smooth Muscle Research Centre 39

The Netwell Centre ((Research) 40

Electrochemistry Research Group 41

Organic Resources Research Group 42

M.Sc. in Health Studies (Ageing) (taught programme) NEW 43

Ms. Jill AtkinsonHead of Midwifery Section

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National Centre for Freshwater Studies

National Centre forFreshwater StudiesThe National Centre for

Freshwater Studies (NCFS),

based in the Department of

Applied Sciences, was

established in 2005 and carries

out research which focuses on

alternative waste management

systems and the protection and

restoration of freshwater

systems with particular

emphasis on source water

protection. In an attempt to

create alternative management

strategies for organic waste

materials which may impact on

water quality, an Organic

Resource Research group was

established within the NCFS to

develop environmentally benign

technologies for the conversion

of organic resources into

value added products. In

addition, the NCFS lead HEA /

Irish Aid funded project, Water

is Life; Amazzi Bulamu, has

recently commenced to

primarily develop appropriate

activities in the area of water

resource sustainability to

monitor its effects on

community health, gender and

poverty in rural Uganda. The

Further Information

Dr. Suzanne LinnaneDirectorNational Centre forFreshwater Studies


t 042 9370399e [email protected] http://ww2.dkit.ie/ncfs

centre currently has twenty-one

members; six principal

investigators (including two

post doctoral researchers), one

technician, one project

manager and thirteen

postgraduate researchers.

Funding Sources andCurrent Projects:To date, a total of €4,470,411

has been procured through

both National and International

funding, with the Department

of the Environment, Heritage

and Local Government and Irish

Aid / Higher Education

Authority being the main

research funders. The centre

collaborates with many external

organisations including Bord ná

Mona, Marine Institute,Teagasc,

Monghan County Council,

National Federation of Group

Water Schemes, EPA,

Horseware Ireland and

academic partnerships with

QUB, UU, IT Sligo, DCU, TCD,

NUIM, RCSI, University of

Edinburgh and Makerere

University, Uganda. Research

projects to-date have

focused on:

• Groundwater development

for sustainable rural water

supplies: An assessment of

a weathered crystalline rock

aquifer system, southwest

of Central Uganda;

• Assessment of the impact

of on-site wastewater

treatment systems on

surface water quality;

• Dynamic modelling to

explore management

options in Milltown Lake

catchment;

• A feasibility study on the

production of bioethanol

from marine biomass;

• Paleolimnological

investigation of drinking

water abstraction lakes;

• Estimating carbon pools

and processing in an Irish

humic lake;

• Integrated constructed

wetlands to treat domestic

wastewater. Implications

for groundwater;

• The development of a ‘next

generation’ small scale

treatment unit;

• Feasibility study to assess

the conversion of SMC to

bioethanol;

• Remediation of acid mine

drainage thought

constructed wetland: A

green house trial;

• Water quality assessment of

Milltown Lake (Muckno

Mill) Catchment, Co.

Monaghan using

macrophyte and

macroinvertebrate

biological indicators;

• A paleolimnological and

nutrient loading study of

Milltown Lake in County

Monaghan, Ireland;

• Spent mushroom compost

management and options

for use.

• Alternative waste

management systems.

The Centre is also currently

working on a large-scale,

national pilot research project

involving source protection of

group water schemes in the

Cavan/Monaghan area.

Career OpportunitiesAs projects arise and more

funding becomes available, the

Centre will advertise for

appropriately, qualified,

full-time, postgraduate research

students leading to M.Sc./Ph.D.

degrees in

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Smooth Muscle Research Centre

DescriptionSmooth muscle is a major

constituent of the internal

muscular organs of the body

including the arteries, veins and

lymphatics, the urinary and

gastrointestinal tracts. It

contains the same contractile

elements as skeletal and cardiac

muscle, but their organisation

and mode of activation are

quite different. Contractions of

smooth muscle are either phasic

(rapid single contractions which

are usually concerned with fluid

propulsion) or tonic (slow

sustained contractions usually

concerned with varying

resistance to flow or control of

sphincters). The Smooth Muscle

Research Centre is a Designated

Enterprise Ireland Research

Centre. Our research focuses on

the cellular mechanisms

underlying physiological

function and how this is

modified in a range of prevalent

disease states including urinary

incontinence, erectile

dysfunction, lymphoedema,

arthritis and ureteric

obstruction. The rationale for

investigating these states

stemmed from a basic interest

of the PIs in examining cellular

function in health and disease.

More importantly, each of these

disease states decreases the

quality of life of the sufferer

and adds a significant ecomonic

burden to the state. It is only

through the investigation of the

basic mechanisms underlying

the cellular basis of each

disease that novel therapeutic

treatments can be advanced.

Aim of ResearchThe main aim of our research is

to elucidate the ionic basis of

excitation and the way in which

calcium levels are controlled in

smooth muscle cells. The results

of these studies will help us

understand the initiation and

modulation of contraction in

vascular (arteriolar and

lymphatic), gastrointestinal,

urinary tract and erectile

smooth muscle.

Research TeamThe Smooth Muscle Group

consists at present of four full-

time academic staff (Professor

Noel McHale, Dr Keith

Thornbury, Dr Gerard Sergeant

& Dr Mark Hollywood), a senior

research fellow (Prof Michael

Walsh), a visiting Professor (Prof

Bill Cole), three postdoctoral

fellows, five postgraduate

students and two research

technicians. We have extensive

collaborative links with other

laboratories with similar

interests in the USA, Asia and in

Europe. This makes it possible

for postgraduate students to

broaden their experience by

spending time working in

overseas laboratories. We

currently have vacancies for 3

PhD students.

FacilitiesOur Research Centre comprises

state-of-the-art laboratories

equipped with the most up- to-

date facilities and equipment.

The research involves the use of

a large number of techniques

which are commonly used in

R&D departments of the

pharmaceutical industry and

include single cell and single

channel patch clamping, in vitro

intracellular recording from

whole tissue with sharp

microelectrodes, ultra high

speed live cell confocal Ca2+

imaging, molecular biology,

tissue culture and

tension recording.

Our state-of-the-art laboratories

are equipped with dedicated

facilities to permit the study of

biological processes from the

molecular level through to the

whole tissue. We have

considerable expertise as

evidenced by our publications

and grant income in the

following areas.

ElectrophysiologicalRecording:Our electrophysiology

laboratory comprises 7 full

recording rigs that allow us

to perform:

a Whole cell patch clamp

b Single channel recording

c Intracellular microelectrode

recording

This range of techniques allows

us to comprehensively screen

novel compounds for biological

effects on a range of ion

channels, at the single channel,

whole cell and whole

tissue level.

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Functional StudiesTo fully understand the

mechanisms controlling whole

tissue function, we utilize the

approaches listed below to

integrate the information

provided by molecular and

cellular studies.

a Tension recording in whole

tissue

b Pressure/flow recording

c Neural stimulation

All of the above techniques are

available in our ‘wet laboratory’

and permit us to evaluate drug

effects on a wide variety of

cellular processes and

determine their physiological

action at the single channel,

cellular and whole tissue level.

Funding SourcesThe Smooth Muscle Research

Centre Principal Investigators

have attracted in excess of

€7,000,000 in competitive

funding from a variety of

charities and organizations

including Science Foundation

Ireland, Health Research Board,

Medical Research Council (UK),

Diabetes UK, Research into

Ageing, Action Medical

Research (UK). The most high

profile grant successes were i)

an RO1 grant from the NIDDK

section of the National

Institutes of Health in the USA

(€900,000 from 2005 to 2010).

We are currently the only

Centre in Ireland who have

received this prestigious

funding independent of USA

researchers. ii) A Wellcome

Trust Programme Grant

(€600,000, 2006 to 2009) iii) A

Science Foundation Ireland

Walton Visitor Award permitted

us to host the world renowned

protein biochemist, Prof Mike

Walsh (University of Calgary) for

a year long sabattical in 2007.

CareersThe techniques that will be

acquired in the course of a Ph.D

training with the SMRC are

fundamental to modern

Pharmacological, Physiological

and Cell Biological Research

and are thus very marketable.

This provides a sound basis for

a career in a wide variety of

research environments from

academic laboratories to those

of the Pharmaceutical and

Biotechnology Industries.

Further Information

Professor Noel Mc HaleDirectorSmooth Muscle Research Centre


t 042 9370406f 042 9333505e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/smrcw www.smoothmusclegroup.org

Confocal microscopyA custom built Cellular Imaging laboratory houses confocal

microscopes that are utilised for:

a Live cell imaging of [Ca2+] & [Na+]

b Combined electrophysiology/imaging

c Immunocyto chemistry

This range of powerful techniques permit us to observe the

elementary events that control excitability in single cells and

whole tissues.

Molecular StudiesOur Molecular Biology lab comprises dedicated facilities to permit

the isolation and

amplification of genomic material from whole tissues and single

cells.

We use these facilities for:

a Single Cell PCR

b Real-time qPCR

c Cell Culture

Utilising this range of modern molecular techniques has allowed us

to investigate the functional role of individual genes in single cells

and whole tissue. As our research team has grown we have begun

cell, tissue and organ culture in order to carry out dominant

negative and siRNA strategies to allow us to examine the effects of

knocking down specific genes on cellular function.

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The Netwell Centre

DescriptionThe Netwell Centre (established 2005), is part of the School of

Health & Science and is currently located in Regional Development

Centre of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). The Netwell

Centre promotes Social Networks, Environments and Technologies

for Wellness and ageing-in-place. Its aim is to provide a regional

centre of excellence for the applied research, development and

application of innovative service models and technologies to support

older-people to age-in-place in their own homes.

Aim of ResearchAlong with its primary role as host to the Nestling Project, the

Netwell Centre undertakes a broad range of age-related research

and development assignments aimed at developing a greater

understanding of ageing and later life. Of particular interest is

research exploring the ways care models, the environment and

geron-technologies can enhance quality of life and well-being for

older people.

Research TeamNetwell Centre is led by its Director and currently has a team of 8

personnel including 3 Prinicipal Investigators. Research partners

include University of Ulster, The National Centre for Sensor

Research, and the National University of Ireland in Galway. The

Centre is also affiliated to the new TILDA project in Trinity College,

Dublin. (The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing). International

partners include the Gerontology Research Centre in Simon Fraser

University in Vancouver, Canada.

Research FundingThe project is part-funded by grants from Atlantic Philanthropies

and INTERREG IIIA. The centre has been accepted by the Enterprise

Ireland Applied Research Enhancement Scheme and the application

is in the final stages of development. A range of laboratory,

transitional and pilot demonstrator facilities will be available

to researchers.

Career OpportunitiesThe Centre will be recruiting for postgraduate students who wish to

pursue M.A/M.Sc./Ph.D degrees on topics around ageing, and older

people. Projects can cross a range of disciplines including

psychology, social policy, technology, and urban/architectural design.

Further Information

Mr. Rodd BondNetwell Centre Director


t 042 9370497e [email protected] www.netwellcentre.ie

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Electrochemistry Research Group

Research AreasThe electrochemistry research group at Dundalk Institute of

Technology carries out both fundamental and applied research

within the field of electrochemistry, combining aspects of

fundamental physical chemistry and synthetic inorganic chemistry

for the development of novel materials which possess applications

in molecular electronics and biologically and chemically-based

sensors. These materials have been successfully isolated and studied

within our group, such as, polyoxometallates, functionalised

nanoparticles, conducting and π-conjugated polymers. Our group,

in conjunction with our collaborators, employs a range of

techniques, such as, modern spectroscopic (Raman, luminescence

excitation and difference spectroscopy), electrochemical

(Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance), surface techniques

(AFM, SECM) to characterise our molecular based systems in both

solution and the solid state. Below are some of the core projects

currently underway within the Group.

Current Team• Environmental and Biomedical Based Sensors

• Nanostructured Materials and Molecular Electronics

• Solid state redox active materials and their catalytic properties

Dr Tim McCormac (Principal Investigator)

Nargis Anwar (PhD student)

Shahzad Imar (PhD student)

Rashda Naseer (PhD student)

Mustansara Yaqub (PhD student)

Research CollaborationsThe team currently has a series of established research partnerships

with both national and international partners, such as;

• Professor Gerard Bidan, French Atomic Energy Commission,

Grenoble, France.

Research work involves the applications of surface bound

polyoxometallates for molecular electronics and memory devices.

• Dr. Cedric Mayer, University of Versailles, France.

Development of functionalised nanoparticles

• Dr Tia Keyes, DCU, Dublin.

Employment of modern photochemical techniques for the study of

the photochemical properties of novel polyoxometallates.

• Professor Alan Bond, University of Monash, Melbourne, Australia.

Area of involvement is within the fields of material science and

polyoxometallates, with the employment of ionic liquids for the

study of the redox processes of polyoxometallates.

Further Information

Dr. Tim McCormacGroup LeaderSchool of Health & Science


t 042 9370459f 042 9331163e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/electrochemistry

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Organic Resources Research Group

Research AreasThe organic resources research group (ORRG) was established in

2009 to develop environmentally benign technologies for the

conversion of organic resources into value-added products and the

creation of alternative sustainable solutions for managing

organic wastes.

The research activities of our group include:

• Development of novel strategies for the processing of novel

biomass and agricultural residues into biofuels and other value-

added products.

• Development of further expertise in the areas of environmental

biotechnology and biomass utilisation; including areas of

phytoremediation and bioremediation.

• Wastewater treatment technologies, including using integrated

constructed wetlands to remediate domestic wastewater in

collaboration with the University of Edinburgh.

• Alternative organic waste management systems; including the

anaerobic digestion of organic waste materials and the

fermentation of these materials for the production

of bioethanol.

• Bioremediation of acid mine drainage, using constructed

wetlands established from organic waste materials.

• A feasibility study on the production of bioethanol

from seaweed.

Research funding and collaborationResearch funding has been secured from the Environmental

Protection Agency (STRIVE programme), INTERREG IVA, Council of

Directors (STRAND 1) and Monaghan County Council. ORRG

collaborates with many organisations including CREDIT (DkIT),

Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Teagasc, Monaghan

County Council, Horseware Ireland and academic partnerships with

IT Sligo, University of Limerick and the University of Edinburgh.

Research TeamDr. Siobhan Jordan (Principal Investigator)

Dr. Caroline Gilleran (Principal Investigator)

Laura Holland (Postgraduate student)

Michael Farrell (Postgraduate student)

Mawuli Dzakpasu (Postgraduate student)

Brian Carpenter (Postgraduate student)

Further Information

Dr. Siobhán JordanGroup LeaderOrganic Resources Research GroupSchool of Health and Science


t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/research/organicresource

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Health Studies (Ageing) (taught programme)

Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Science in Health Studies (Ageing)

IntroductionThe programme provides professionals from various healthcare

backgrounds with skills and knowledge that enable them to discern

emerging trends and anticipate future directions in health services

and provide leadership in planning, implementation, evaluation,

change-management and policy development. It is envisaged that

graduates from the M.Sc. in Health Studies - Ageing will aspire to

influential positions in older person services within the Health

Service Executive or associated organisations. The skills and

knowledge gained from the programme will facilitate the graduate

to be a positive change agent in older person services. The

programme explores the major issues facing our ageing population

and provides graduates with the most effective approaches to meet

the needs of older people within their respective organisations. It

shall provide graduates with the ability to work within

multidisciplinary healthcare services and to inform policy in the area

of older person services.

Course ContentYear 1

Semester 1• Research Theory & Practice

• Change Management

• Contemporary Healthcare Organisation & Delivery

Semester 2• Social Policy for Health & Ageing

• Ageing: Place and Community

Year 2

Semester 1• Research Dissertation (This module will run over two terms to

include the Summer Term)

The MSc in Health Studies - Ageing will be taken by those wishing

to combine academic study with an original research dissertation; all

five modules comprising 60 credits, and the dissertation 30 credits

must be completed.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Studies - Ageing will comprise

the five taught modules, totaling 60 credits.

The Certificate in Ageing will comprise two taught modules (Social

Policy for Health and Ageing and Ageing: Place and Community)

totaling 30 credits.

Awarding body: HETAC

Who Should Apply?The MSc in Health Studies - Ageing will enable students to apply the

key theories and concepts in health and social policy to the

understanding of ageing and ageing societies and of methods to

support the improvement of services and environments for ageing-

in-place. This programme will be of interest to diverse groups of

health care professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers,

architects and others designing environments for older people and

any professionals with an interest in discharging or designing

services for older people.

How To Apply?You should apply directly to the Lifelong Learning Centre, Dundalk

I.T. on a Lifelong Learning Application Form or enroll online at

www.learn.ie.

DurationThe course will take place over 20 months. Learners will be

expected to attend DkIT one day per week. The remainder of the

course shall be delivered using a blended learning approach and

directed learning.

Further Information

Mr. Myles HackettGroup LeaderHead of Department of Nursing,Midwifery & Health Studies



Starting DateJanuary 2011 (Subject to Validation)

Entry RequirementsLevel 8 or equivalent qualification. Prior learning will be taken into

consideration if the applicant does not have a Level 8 qualification.

FeesTo be confirmed

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NEW

Mr. Pat McCormickHead of Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering

Mr. Noel McKennaHead of Department of Constructionand Surveying

School ofEngineering

Engineering Programmes Page

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Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems (taught programme) 47

Mr. Eugene RoeHead of School of Engineering

Mr. Daniel O’BrienHead of Department of Electronic andMechanical Engineering

Mr. John CarolanHead of Department of EngineeringTrades

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Centre for Renewable Energy at DundalkInstitute of Technology (CREDIT)DescriptionThe mission statement of the Centre for Renewable Energy at DkIT

is “to assist Ireland’s transition to a renewable energy-based

economy. It is recognised as an Irish centre of excellence in

renewable energy.

CREDIT is focused on three main areas:• Renewable energy education programme development;

• Renewable energy research and development;

• Consultancy.

Educational programmes include the M.Sc. in Renewable Energy

Systems Technology, the Renewable Energy Installer Academy, and

renewable energy programmes for the general public.

R&D and consultancy activities to date include:• The development of the world’s first large-scale wind turbine on

a college campus;

• Research into the value of electricity storage, particularly in

conjunction with wind turbines;

• Consultancy services in the areas of wind energy, biofuels, and

emission-free heating systems;

• Project Managers of the SEI/LEADER small-scale renewable

energy pilot programme to install systems in Meath, Louth,

Cavan and Monaghan;

• Small grid-connected wind turbine R&D;

• The co-development of the ECCO model of the Irish economy,

simulating its transition towards renewable energy;

• Preliminary design of a campus Centre for Renewable

Energy building.

Present renewable energy facilities at DkIT include:• A commercial (850kW) wind turbine;

• One small wind turbine;

• Two heat pumps;

• Four solar hot water heating systems;

• Three wood pellet boilers;

• One wood-chip boiler;

• Ninety-five photovoltaic panels.

CREDIT’s activities are supported by three full-time staff, as well as a

number of part-time staff. The Centre for Renewable Energy at DkIT

is located in the Regional Development Centre on the campus.

Further Information

Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk ITDundalk Co Louth

t 042 9370574w www.credit.ie

Master of Science in RenewableEnergy Systems (taught programme)

About This ProgrammeThis programme is designed to assist in Ireland’s transition from a

fossil fuel, energy-based economy, to one based on renewable

energies. The programme critically investigates issues relating to

wind, solar, wave and biomass-derived electrical energy from both

technical and economic viewpoints.

The aim of the programme is to develop graduates with an

advanced level of theoretical knowledge and research capability,

enabling their professional development in the emerging renewable

energy industry. The School of Engineering gratefully acknowledges

the assistance and support of the University of Loughborough

CREST Centre, whose teaching materials we have licensed.

The programme will contain a major taught syllabus and research

assignments. A substantial element of the Masters award will

include an individual research thesis. Lectures are convened on

Mondays and Fridays only to facilitate attendance by

part-time candidates.

Programme ContentSemester 1• Introduction to Renewable Energy (mandatory)

• Wind Energy 1 (mandatory)

• Solar Energy 1 (mandatory)

• Water Power 1 (mandatory)

• Bio-Energy 1 (mandatory)

Semester 2• Energy Policy and

Economics (mandatory)

• Grid Integration of

Renewables (mandatory)


(mandatory/elective)

Research Thesis(mandatory/elective)• Wind Energy 2 (elective)

• Solar Energy 2 (elective)

• Bio-Energy 2 (elective)

M.Sc.: All mandatory subjects,

including Research Methods

and Thesis, plus two of the

elective lecture modules.

Postgraduate Diploma: All

mandatory lecture subjects,

except research methods, plus

one elective.

DurationFull-time (One academic year

for lecture modules + 6 months

Research thesis).

Part-time (1, or 2 modules per

semester).

Dr. Daniel o’BrienProgramme DirectorHead of Department of Electronicsand Mechanical Engineering


t 042 9391008/9391009t 042 9391200 Ext. 6308e [email protected]

Entry RequirementsA 2nd-class honours degree in a

Laboratory Science, or

Engineering discipline.

Candidates with alternative

qualifications are invited

to apply to the Institute. Short-

listing may apply.

FeesEU FeesStage 1: €7,500

Stage 2: €1,500

Non-EU FeesStage 1: €8,490

Stage 2: €4,310

Research Interests of Programme Team:Dr. Paul McArtain

Manager CREDIT, Renewable Energy technologies with particular

reference to Biofuel production

Dr. Caroline Gilleran

School of Health & Science: Biological processes for the production

of energy, including microbiological and biochemical activity.

Dr. Eoin Clancy

School of Engineering; Thermal efficiencies in building structures,

Passive buildings

Dr. Larry Staudt

School of Engineering; Wind Energy, Electrical utility distribution,

energy storage systems

Dr. Tom Dooley

School of Engineering; Ocean Energy structures and Ocean

Energy capture

Ms. Catherine McCloskey

School of Engineering; Energy Policy & Economic modeling

Further Information

Dr. Larry StaudtCentre of Renewable EngergiesSchool of Engineering

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Institute ManagementInstitute President Mr. Denis Cummins, M.Sc.

Registrar Mr. Stephen McManus, M.Sc.

Financial Controller Mr. Peter McGrath, B.Comm., FCMA.

Head of Development Mr. Gerry Carroll, B.Sc. (Eng.), C. Eng.,

Eur. Ing, MIEI.

Central Services ManagementHead of Teaching & Learning Dr. John Dallat, Ph.D

Head of Research Academic Dr. Tim McCormac, Ph.D

Administration & Student Affairs Ms. Linda Murphy, B.B.S

Manager

Estates Manager Mr. Conor Lait, B. Eng., MIEI.

I.T. Manager Mr. James McCahill, MBA., MBCS., C.Dip.AF.

Finance Manager Ms. Marie Madigan

Industrial Services Manager Ms. Irene McCausland B.Sc., MBA.

Librarian Ms. Lorna O’Connor

H.R. Manager Mr. Gerard O'Driscoll, B. Comm.

Head of Lifelong Learning Mr. Anton Barrett, M.A

Admissions Office Mr. Fergal Smyth

School Liaison Officer Ms. Noreen Carney M.A. H.Dip.Ed.

International Marketing Officer Mr. Michael Stewart, B.A

School of Business & HumanitiesHead of School of Business Studies Mr. Cathal Kearney, B.Comm., M.B.A

Head of Dept of Financial

Management & Professional Studies Mr. Shane Hill, DMS, M.B.A., MMII

Head of Department of Humanities Dr. David Getty, D.Phil., B.Sc. (Hons.), PGCUT

Head of Section of Hospitality Studies Ms. Brianáin Erraught

Institute Personnel

School of EngineeringHead of School of Engineering Mr. Eugene Roe, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., MIEI.

Head of Department of Electronics Dr. Daniel O'Brien, M.Sc., Ph.D, M.l.E.I.CEng.

& Mechanical Engineering

Head of Department of Civil & Mr. Pat McCormick

Environmental Engineering

Head of Department of Construction Mr. Noel McKenna M.Sc., B.Sc., H.Dip. F.R.I.C.S,

& Surveying F.S.C.S, F.BEng., M.I.B.C

Head of Department of Mr. John Carolan

Engineering Trades

School of Health & ScienceHead of School Dr. Edel Healy, Ph.D

Head of Department of Nursing Mr. Myles Hackett

& Health Studies

Head of Midwifery Section Ms. Jill Atkinson, M.Sc.

Head of Department of Dr. Breda Brennan, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D

Applied Sciences:

School of Informatics & Creative Arts

Head of School Dr. Gerard Bob McKiernan, Ph.D

Head of Department of Mathematics Dr. Christian Horn, Ph.D

& Computing

Head of Department of Music and Dr. Eibhlís Farrell, B.Mus, M.Mus, LLCM, FRSA,

Creative Media Member of Aosdána, Ph.D,

t + 353 42 9370200f + 353 42 9370201e [email protected]

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