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Dundalk Institute of Technology course listings for post graduates 2011
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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
Den
isCummins,M.Sc., President
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RegionalDevelopmentCentre
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School ofBusiness &Humanities
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Dundalk Institute of Technology Campus
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
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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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Regional Development Centre
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.
Regional Development Centre
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
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;
How to Apply
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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
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dublin Road Dundalk County Louth Ireland
t +353 42 9370350
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
• Research Methods
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370252e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk912
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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).
How to ApplyThose interested in applying
should obtain the necessary
application form from the
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370253e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk910
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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.
DurationThe programme will run on a
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
How to ApplyThose interested in applying
should obtain the relevant
application form from the
School of Business &
Humanities.
Fees€2,750
Further Information
Mr. Cathal KearneyCourse DirectorSchool of Business and Humanities
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk960
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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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370399e [email protected]
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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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370255e [email protected]
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk920
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370399e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk920
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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.
DurationThe programme will run on a
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
Dundalk Institute of Technology
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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.
Fees€4,000 (year 1 of research)
€4,000 (year 2)
€1,600 (year 3)
Further Information
Dr. Eibhlís FarrellDirector of Centre of Research in MusicDepartment of Music and Creative Media
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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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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.
Fees€4,000 (year 1 of research)
€4,000 (year 2)
€1,600 (year 3)
Further Information
Dr. Eibhlís FarrellDirector of Centre of Research in MusicDepartment of Music and Creative Media
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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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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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370399e [email protected]
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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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
t 042 9370263e [email protected]
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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Mr. Pat McCormickHead of Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering
Mr. Noel McKennaHead of Department of Constructionand Surveying
School ofEngineering
Engineering Programmes Page
Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Credit) 46
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)
• Research Methods
(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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co Louth
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
Dundalk Institute of TechnologyDundalk Co LOuth
t 042 939370574e [email protected] www.dkit.ie/courses/dk942
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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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