Wit postgrad prospectus july 2013

YOUR GUIDE TO

POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH WATERFORD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

www.wit.ie/pg

WHY CHOOSE WIT FOR YOUR POSTGRADUATE STUDY? There are many factors you will have to take into account when making the important decision about which University or Institute will suit you best for your postgraduate study.

WIT is a state-sector, university-level Institute which is funded directly by the Irish government. This means that its facilities and infrastructure are of excellent quality.

There are many benefits to undertaking postgraduate study – but you need to be sure it’s the right choice for you. The advantage of postgraduate study is that it allows you to enter employment with additional skills and knowledge.

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to undertake postgraduate study: Continuing your studies - If you love what you are doing, you may want to continue your studies for their own sake. In fact, having a passion for your subject is possibly the best reason to go into postgraduate education, as long as you have a sensible idea of where it might lead you professionally once you have finished.

If you aspire to a career in academia, it is essential to undertake a Masters/PhD programme, and a strong interest in pursuing research would also be an asset.

Improving your job prospects - An increasingly competitive job market has forced many students to continue with lifelong learning and pursue a postgraduate Diploma, Masters or even PhD in their initial area of study. Specialising at postgraduate level can augment your skill sets and make you a stronger job applicant. Most employers will recognise these additional qualifications and skills.

Changing direction - Conversion courses offer you the opportunity to study another subject area at postgraduate level. This allows you to present yourself with skills and academic knowledge from at least two disciplines (depending on the nature of the conversion course or your initial undergraduate degree).

Is this right for me?

Postgraduate programmes are demanding and fast-paced. You need to be sure you are capable of undertaking another year, or more, of study. Research masters programmes can take up to two years full-time and a PhD up to four years full-time. This requires lots of self-discipline and self motivation, have you got those skills?

Advice to students on selection of the type of postgraduate award It is very important that you reflect carefully on your requirements before you make the important choice between a taught mode or a research mode award.

Are you prepared for the freedom and academic challenge of a research award programme or will the structure and professional qualifications of a taught postgraduate programme suit you better?

To help you make that decision, take a look at ‘Which Mode of Postgraduate Study is Right for you?’ on the next page.

Postgraduate study is a life changing experience, shared with a number of like-minded individuals, interested in challenging our learning boundaries and reaping the benefits of our individual commitment.

Fiona McHardy, WIT Graduate, MSc in Construction Project Management. Currently employed as CEO of Waterford Viking Triangle.

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WHICH MODE OF STUDY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? TAUGHT PROGRAMMES • Mainly focused on continuing professional development • Taught programmes can be offered in full-time or part-time mode • Duration: Typical full-time programme duration is one year and part-time programme duration is two years • Entry requirements: At least a 2nd class honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the masters degree • Students attend lectures, undertake a dissertation and their work is assessed through a combination of course work and formal examinations • Taught programmes may also provide a means of entry to a research degree programme • Taught Postgraduate programmes at WIT operate on a semesterised basis: - Semester 1 - September to January - Semester 2 - February to June - Semester 3 - June to September

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RESEARCH PROGRAMMES • There are two research degree options: - Masters by Research - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Research programmes involve individual or small group projects under the supervision of highly qualified research leaders • In most cases, research programmes are examined by dissertation, in some cases a display or creative work and / or viva voce

Masters by Research • Duration: Typical duration of a Masters by Research programme is 21 months full-time or 42 months part-time.

• Minimum entry standard: 2nd class honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the masters degree • Candidates will be expected to acquire a mastery of the principles and theory underlying their chosen subject and a knowledge and appreciation of the relevant literature • This will be achieved through research and attendance at courses and/or directed study programmes, where necessary.

See page 3 for a full list of taught programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Duration: Typical duration of a PhD programme is three years (full-time) to six years (part-time) • There are two possible entry pathways for PhD students. Candidates normally commence their studies on the Masters Register but can transfer to the PhD Register after 12 months, subject to the satisfactory completion of the transfer process.

Alternatively, candidates may be allowed direct entry to the PhD Register if particular criteria are met.

• The PhD is conferred for advanced levels of achievement, in which the candidate demonstrates outstanding scholarship and ability.

• The candidate must demonstrate that he/she has conducted original, independent research, has a broad knowledge of a particular field of study and a comprehensive knowledge of the specialist area upon which his/her research is focused.

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TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES The taught postgraduate programmes in WIT are mainly focused on continuing professional development and also may provide a means of entry into research degree programmes. Students attend lectures, undertake a dissertation and their work is assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations.

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: HOW TO APPLY • Waterford Institute of Technology’s taught postgraduate programmes can be applied for online. For more details about this process please visit our website at www.wit.ie/pg or contact Graduate Admissions by phone at +353-51-302670 or by email: pgadmissions@wit.ie • The deadline for applications can vary from course to course and you should check the website for details. Generally applications are requested by the end of June for entry in September of each year. Late applications will be considered if places are available.

• Provisional offers may be made to those who have not yet completed their final examinations.

• A selection process operates and if there are more applicants than places, offers will be made on the basis of qualifications and experience.

• For fee information, please see our website: www.wit.ie/pgfees • Please note all applications, offers and registration processes are subject to the full regulations of the Institute which are available at www.wit.ie/regulations • All programmes listed below are subject to demand.

BUSINESS - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES

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PROGRAMME

MODE

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

NFQ LEVEL

Doctorate in Business Administration

Part-time

Dr. Felicity Kelliher

fkelliher@wit.ie

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Executive MBA

Part-time

Dr. Tom Egan

tegan@wit.ie

9

Master of Business specialisations in; Marketing Economics & Finance, Management, Corporate Administration, Human Resource Management

Full & Part-time

Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe Mr. Paul Morrissey

sodonohoe@wit.ie pmorrissey@wit.ie

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Master of Business in Accounting

Full-time

Mr. John Casey

jcasey@wit.ie

9

Master of Business in Internationalisation

Full-time

Mr. Declan Cahill

dcahill@wit.ie

9

Master of Business in the Management of Change

Part-time

Dr. Sean Byrne

sbyrne@wit.ie

9

MSc in Business, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship (mBITE)

Full & Part-time

Dr. Ray Griffin

rgriffin@wit.ie

9

MSc in Global Financial Information Systems

Full & Part-time

Dr. Aidan Duane

aduane@wit.ie

9

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Lean Practice

Part-time

Dr. Pio Fenton

pfenton@wit.ie

9

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Enterprise Development

Part-time

Dr. William O’Gorman

wogorman@wit.ie

9

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Innovation Practice

Part-time

Dr. William O’Gorman

wogorman@wit.ie

9

Higher Diploma in Business in Management

Full & Part-time

Dr. Denis Harrington

dharrington@wit.ie

8

Higher Diploma in Business in Accounting

Full & Part-time

Mr. Marcel Wagenaar

mwagenaar@wit.ie

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ENGINEERING - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES PROGRAMME

MODE

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

NFQ LEVEL

MEng in Electronic Engineering (MEngEE)

Full & Part-time

Dr. Joe O’Mahony Mr. Philip Walsh

jomahony@wit.ie prwalsh@wit.ie

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MSc in Innovative Technology Engineering (MScITE)

Full & Part-time

Dr. Austin Coffey Dr. John O’Dwyer

acoffey@wit.ie jodwyer@wit.ie

9

MSc in Construction Project Management (MScCPM)

Full & Part-time

Mr. Oliver Tierney

otierney@wit.ie

9

MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering (MScSEE)

Full & Part-time

Mr. Mervin Doyle

mdoyle@wit.ie

9

MSc Sustainable Retrofitting (MScSR)*

Full & Part-time

Mr. Brian Dempsey

bdempsey@wit.ie

9

MEng Professional Engineering (MEngPE)*

Full & Part-time

Dr. Ken Thomas

kthomas@wit.ie

9

*Subject to approval

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HEALTH SCIENCES - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES

www.wit.ie/taughtpghealthsciences

PROGRAMME

MODE

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

NFQ

MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

Full-time

Mr. Gerry Fitzpatrick Ms. Ciara Losty

gfitzpatrick@wit.ie closty@wit.ie

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Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Nursing – specialisations in; High Dependency, Rehabilitation and Habilitation, Medical/ Surgical, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Disability

Part-time

Ms. Frances Finn Ms. Jennifer Cunningham

ffinn@wit.ie jcunningham@wit.ie

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MA in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE)

Part-time

Ms. Mairead Barry Dr. Paula Carroll

mlbarry@wit.ie pcarroll@wit.ie

9

Higher Diploma in Arts in Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE)

Part-time

Ms. Mairead Barry Dr. Paula Carroll

mlbarry@wit.ie pcarroll@wit.ie

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HUMANITIES - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES PROGRAMME

MODE

www.wit.ie/taughtpghumanities CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

NFQ

Master of Laws (LLM)*

Full & Part-time

Ms. Grainne Callanan

gcallanan@wit.ie

9

MA in Social Studies

Full & Part-time

Mr. Peter Simpson

psimpson@wit.ie

9

MA in Arts & Heritage Management

Full & Part-time

Dr. Rachel Finnegan

rfinnegan@wit.ie

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MA in Second Language Learning & Teaching

Part-time Distance Learning

Dr. Aine Furlong

afurlong@wit.ie

9

Ard Dioplóma sna hEalaíona í Léiriú Teilifíse Higher Diploma in Arts in Television Production

Full-time

Mr. Ray Cullen Ms. Bláithín Ní Chatháin

rcullen@wit.ie blaithin@nemeton.ie

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Higher Diploma in Arts in International Hotel Management

Full-time

Ms. Ann Marie Lally

amlally@wit.ie

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LIFELONG LEARNING & EDUCATION - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES

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PROGRAMME

MODE

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education

Full & Part-time

Dr. Jane Russell O’Connor

jrussell-oconnor@wit.ie 9

Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Education

Full & Part-time

Dr. Jane Russell O’Connor

jrussell-oconnor@wit.ie 9

MA in Management in Education

Part-time

Mr. Dominic Kirby

dkirby@wit.ie

9

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in Further Education (Teaching Council Recognition)

Part-time

Dr. Carol O’Byrne

cobyrne@wit.ie

9

SCIENCE AND COMPUTING - TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSES

NFQ

www.wit.ie/taughtpgscience

PROGRAMME

MODE

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

NFQ

MSc in Computing (Communications Software)

Full & Part-time

Mr. Jimmy McGibney Mr. Richard Frisby

jmcgibney@wit.ie rfrisby@wit.ie

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MSc in Computing (Multimedia and eLearning)

Full & Part-time

Dr. Mícheál Ó hEigeartaigh

moheigeartaigh@wit.ie 9

MSc in Computing (Information Systems Processes)

Full & Part-time

Mr. Liam Doyle Dr. Peter Carew

ldoyle@wit.ie pcarew@wit.ie

9

MSc in Computing (Enterprise Software Systems) Part-time

Mr. Jimmy McGibney Mr. Richard Frisby

jmcgibney@wit.ie rfrisby@wit.ie

9

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing

Full & Part-time

Dr. Mícheál Ó hEigeartaigh

moheigeartaigh@wit.ie 8

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Analytical Science with Quality Management

Part-time

Dr. Helen Hughes

hhughes@wit.ie

9

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Quality Mgmt

Part-time

Dr. Helen Hughes

hhughes@wit.ie

9

*Subject to approval

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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS BUSINESS - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS

www.wit.ie/research

RESEARCH CENTRE/GROUP

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

AIB Centre for Finance and Business Research

Dr. Sheila O’Donohoe

sodonohoe@wit.ie

Dr. William O’Gorman Mr. Eugene Crehan

wogorman@wit.ie ecrehan@wit.ie

Mr. Chris O’Riordan

coriordan@wit.ie

Dr. Anthony Foley Dr. Susan Whelan

afoley@wit.ie swhelan@wit.ie

Dr. Pat Lynch Dr. Mary Holden Dr. Felicity Kelliher

plynch@wit.ie mholden@wit.ie fkelliher@wit.ie

Small firm finance, governance and corporate responsibility, behavioural finance, and personal finance

Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy - CEDRE Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial regions, enterprise creation and policy, regional innovation clusters and economy, owner managers and family enterprises

Centre for Management Research in Healthcare and Healthcare Economics Management and organisation of healthcare, healthcare accounting and finance

Waterford Crystal Centre for Marketing Studies Marketing management capabilities, innovation and knowledge transfer, brand management and reputation management, sports marketing, business to business marketing

Research in Innovation, Knowledge and Organisational Networks - RIKON Innovation, knowledge and organisational networks, tourism, supply chain management

ENGINEERING - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS

www.wit.ie/research

RESEARCH CENTRE/GROUP/AREAS

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre – SEAM

Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra

rraghavendra@wit.ie

SEAM is an industry focussed applied research centre, providing innovative materials engineering solutions for companies from a wide range of sectors, including bio-medical and precision engineering

Advanced Automotive Electronics Control

Mr. John Manning

jmanning@wit.ie

Mr. Liam O’Shea Dr. Jim Lawlor

loshea@wit.ie jlawlor@wit.ie

Dr. Ken Thomas Dr. Brian Graham

kthomas@wit.ie bgraham@wit.ie

Dr. Austin Coffey Mr. Philip Walsh

acoffey@wit.ie prwalsh@wit.ie

Dr. John O’Dwyer

jodwyer@wit.ie

Mr. Ken Deevy

kdeevy@wit.ie

Dr. Joe O’Mahony

jomahony@wit.ie

Dr. Paul O’Leary

poleary@wit.ie

Automotive network optimisation, automotive networks and diagnostics, telematics and image recognition

Advanced Manufacturing Technology – AMT Automated Systems; Precision Engineering and Microfluidics

Construction Industry Research & Knowledge – CIRK ICT, Building Information Modelling, Knowledge Management, Sustainability and Eco-Innovation, HRM in the construction industry

Convergent Technology Research Group – CTRG Biomedical Engineering, Material Development, Advanced Composites, Smart, Sustainable and Green Energy Device Development, Renewable Energy Systems, Regulatory Affairs

Materials Characterisation & Processing – MCP Characterisation, processing and modelling of metallic, polymeric, ceramic and hybrid materials, including applications in biomedical, pharma, healthcare and green technology sectors

Microelectronics & Sensors Research Sensor system electronics, wireless sensor networks, smart sensors and transducers, analogue signal conditioning, board level & IC mixed signal design

Nanotechnology Fabrication, characterisation of polymer solar cells, organic photovoltaic polymers

Wireless Communications & Large Scale Simulations Innovation in modulation, coding and related embedded processing, electronic system on-chip (SOC) area, which combined Radio Frequency (RF) capability onto the SOCs

LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS RESEARCH AREAS

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Anne Graham

agraham@wit.ie

Literacy Development Centre

Ms. Helen Murphy

hmurphy@wit.ie

Technology Enhanced Education

Dr. John Wall

jwall@wit.ie

Creativity in Education

Dr. Catherine Lowry-O’Neill

clowryoneill@wit.ie

Philosophy of Education

Dr. Sean Moran

spmoran@wit.ie

Community Education

Ms. Gillian Wild

gwild@wit.ie

HEALTH SCIENCES - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS

www.wit.ie/research

RESEARCH CENTRE/GROUP/AREAS

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

Oncology Research

Dr. Suzanne Denieffe

sdenieffe@wit.ie

Cancer, Symptoms, Quality of Life, Interventions for Tiredness /Fatigue

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Drug and Alcohol Use and Misuse Substance use/misuse, drug markets and the Internet

Physical Activity and Nutrition Physical activity, Exercise physiology, Nutrition, Human movement

Sociology and Psychology of Sport and Recreation Sociology, Psychology

Gender and Health Men’s Health Training (service providers), Weight management, Men’s health policy, Minority Groups, Mental health policy and service provision.

Nursing

Dr. Marie Claire Van Hout Prof. John Wells

mcvanhout@wit.ie jswells@wit.ie

Dr. Niamh Murphy Dr. Michael Harrison Dr. Lorna Doyle Dr. Aoife Lane Dr. Elaine Mullan Dr. Maria Murphy-Griffin Dr. Michael Hanlon

nmurphy@wit.ie mharrison@wit.ie lmdoyle@wit.ie alane@wit.ie emullan@wit.ie mmurphygriffin@wit.ie mhanlon@wit.ie

Dr. Jean McArdle Dr. Patrick Delaney

jmcardle@wit.ie pdelaney@wit.ie

Dr. Michael Bergin Dr. Paula Carroll

mbergin@wit.ie pcarroll@wit.ie

Dr. Suzanne Denieffe

sdenieffe@wit.ie

Ms. Frances Finn Mr. T.J. McDonald

ffinn@wit.ie tmcdonald@wit.ie

Prof. John Wells Dr. Michael Bergin

jswells@wit.ie mbergin@wit.ie

Ms. Sinéad Foran

sforan@wit.ie

Mental health nursing, general nursing and intellectual disabilities nursing

Telehealth Research ICT for the healthcare sector, ICT and health in the community, Data mining

Health Service Improvement and Innovation Improvement Science, Patient Safety and Leadership, Productive Ward, Gender Competent Service Provision

Disability Intellectual disability, physical disability, social inclusion

HUMANITIES - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS

www.wit.ie/research

RESEARCH CENTRE/GROUP/AREAS

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

Creativity and Culture

Dr. Michael Howlett

mhowlett@wit.ie

Ms. Ann Marie Lally

amlally@wit.ie

Dr. Aine Furlong

afurlong@wit.ie

Dr. Colette Moloney Dr. David Rhodes Dr. Hazel Farrel

cmoloney@wit.ie drhodes@wit.ie hfarrell@wit.ie

Dr. Úna Kealy Ms. Kate McCarthy

ukealy@wit.ie kmccarthy@wit.ie

Concepts of creativity and culture in relation to cultural studies, design, film studies, Irish, literature, music, theology and philosophy

Creativity and Innovation in Tourism Destination Management, Tourism Innovation and Best Practice in Hospitality Mgmt

Language Integrated Learning Research Content and language integrated learning experiences, teaching materials for CLIL, teacher training

Music 18th & 20th century music, contemporary Irish music, historical music resources, music education and traditional Irish music

Theatre and Performance In particular, regional (South-East) theatre and theatre practice

SCIENCE - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AREAS

www.wit.ie/research

RESEARCH CENTRE/GROUP

CONTACT PERSON(S)

CONTACT EMAIL

Telecommunications Software and Systems Group – TSSG

Dr. Brendan Jennings

bjennings@tssg.org bjennings@wit.ie

Dr. Peter McLoughlin Dr. Niall O’Reilly

pmcloughlin@wit.ie noreilly@wit.ie

Dr. Helen Hughes

hhughes@wit.ie

Dr. John Nolan Dr. Stephen Beatty

jmnolan@wit.ie sbeatty@wit.ie

Mr. Brendan Jackman Mr. Frank Walsh

bjackman@wit.ie fwwalsh@wit.ie

Dr. Larry Stapleton Mr. Liam Doyle

lstapleton@wit.ie ldoyle@wit.ie

Dr. Patrick Felicia

pfelicia@wit.ie

Communications software services encompassing emerging architectures for management of complex telecommunications and Internet Systems, Future Internet Infrastructure and Services

Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre – PMBRC Polymeric Materials, Drug Delivery, Process Technologies, Separation Science, Molecular Biotechnology

Eco-Innovation Research Centre – EIRC Marine, Agri-Food, Forestry, Solid Biofuels, Sustainable Agriculture, Molecular Ecology

Macular Pigment Research Group – MPRG Nutrition and age-related macular degeneration

Automotive Control Group – ACG Distributed automotive control systems, Vehicle Networks, Diagnostics, Telematics

Centre for Information Systems and Technoculture – INSYTE Information Systems, System Security, Technology Leadership, e-Privacy, Cultural Issues in the Internet, Supply Chain Systems, IT Education

Game Based Learning – GBL Design, deployment and evaluation of GBL solutions

Optics Research Group – ORG Solid-state photonic devices, Nanophotonics & Biosensing, Structural Health Monitoring, Lasers and Spectroscopy

Dr. John Houlihan jhoulihan@wit.ie Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney komahoney@wit.ie POSTGRADUATE STUDY STUDY AND AND RESEARCH RESEARCH AT AT WIT WIT POSTGRADUATE

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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH BEFORE YOU APPLY The Research Masters and Doctorate programmes involve individual or small group research projects under the supervision of highly-qualified research leaders. These programmes comprise training in generic and transferable skills, including career development-related skills, as well discipline-specific course work and a major research project. The research project is usually in the form of a major dissertation or, in some disciplines, a dissertation combined with creative work.

They are examined by dissertation and a viva voce plus, in some cases, a display of creative work.

MASTERS BY RESEARCH

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Candidates for the Degree of Master (Research) will be expected to acquire a mastery of the principles and theory underlying their chosen subject and a knowledge and appreciation of the relevant literature. This will be achieved through research and attendance at courses and/or directed study programmes, where necessary.

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred for advanced levels of achievement, in which the candidate demonstrates outstanding scholarship and ability. The candidate must demonstrate that he/she has conducted original, independent research and has a broad knowledge of a particular field of study and a comprehensive knowledge of the specialist area upon which his/her research is focused.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The normal entry standard for a Master’s degree is an honours Bachelor Degree (minimum level: 2nd Class Honours) in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the Master’s Degree.

The qualifications of direct applicants from overseas will be reviewed using the NARIC index. Such applicants must also provide evidence of their competence in English, normally IELTS 6.5.

WIT will also consider applications in respect of individual candidates who meet certain specified alternative entry qualifications, subject to the approval of Academic Council. These include high level professional qualifications, relevant high level experience and passing a qualifying examination.

DURATION (Full or Part-Time) Normally, the duration of studies leading to the Degree of Master (Research) is twenty-one months (two academic years) from the date of admission to the Master’s Register for full-time students and up to forty-two months (four academic years) for parttime students.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are two possible entry pathways for PhD students. Candidates normally commence their studies on the Masters Register but can transfer to the PhD Register after 12 months, subject to the satisfactory completion of the transfer process.

Alternatively, candidates may be allowed direct entry to the PhD Register if particular criteria are met.

In exceptional cases, such as the prior completion of a research Masters in a cognate area, candidates may be admitted to the PhD register on a probationary basis. This is at the discretion of WIT Academic Council or HETAC. DURATION (Full or Part-Time) Normally, the duration of studies leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is three academic years from the date of admission to the Register for full-time students and up to six academic years for part-time students, in exceptional circumstances the registration authority may vary the required and permitted duration of the programme.

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH: HOW TO APPLY • In some cases there are opportunities to work on funded research projects, these are advertised in the national and local press and on our website. Those interested apply and qualified applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed for selection.

• In all other cases, each individual completes and submits a research postgraduate application form which they obtain from the Research Postgraduate Admissions, Registrars’ Office or from the website at www.wit.ie/pg. The form will specify additional documentation that may be required e.g. transcripts of results, evidence of English competence.

• Applicants for research places are expected to have an idea for a research topic. They are strongly advised to have had prior contact with WIT researchers to ensure that WIT has the capacity to supervise them and the facilities for the work they intend to undertake. Heads of Department and Research supervisors are happy to provide this type of advice to prospective research postgraduates.

• Selection for research postgraduate places is on the basis of the applicants’ qualifications and experience and on the ability of WIT to support their proposed research project.

• Please note all applications, offers and registration processes are subject to the full regulations of the Institute which are available at www.wit.ie/regulations • While research postgraduate applications can be submitted at any time of year, most of them are normally submitted in June when final examination results have been announced.

• For fee information, please see our website www.wit.ie/pgfees

My time as a postgrad at W I T has really broadened my horizons, not just in terms of the knowledge and skills I’ve gained but in terms of the places I’ve gotten to visit, the friends I’ve made and the wonderful experiences I’ve had along the way.

Pursuing a P hD in a world class research centre in W I T has allowed me the opportunity to interact with leading academics at the top of their field. Working with the world’s best has allowed my research mature to a level where I can call them my peers and more importantly my friends.

Ray Carroll, WIT Graduate, PhD in Computing - TSSG

Leigh Griffin, WIT Graduate, PhD in Computing - TSSG

RESEARCH AT WIT Waterford Institute of Technology has created a research and innovation ecosystem bringing together researchers, students, entrepreneurs and established companies focussed on ensuring that our research activities are internationally benchmarked, strategic and economically relevant.

In the last twelve years WIT has won in excess of €112m in competitive research funding. Intellectual know-how generated through our research activities has directly benefited over 250 companies through joint collaboration. This has led directly to the creation of more than 400 high technology jobs for the South-East. Over the last ten years we have graduated 313 Research Masters and PhD students for the region.

A significant proportion of our funding comes from non exchequer sources principally secured from the competitive European Framework programme. We engage in collaborative research and innovation projects with academic and industry partners in Europe, Asia and the United States ensuring that our research is at the leading edge. We are committed to using our internationally benchmarked knowledge to assist Ireland and the SouthEast rebuild its economic independence.

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WONDERFUL WATERFORD Waterford is a modern and vibrant port city located in the beautiful South-East of Ireland.

Galway

Dublin

Waterford Cork

Founded in 914 AD by Viking settlers, Waterford is an ancient walled city with many interesting historic sites and attractive buildings. Reginald’s Tower is the oldest urban civic building in Ireland, and the oldest monument to retain its Viking name.

To this day, it remains Waterford’s most recognisable landmark.

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Waterford city is the designated gateway to the South-East region, with excellent shopping, a lively social scene and facilities for sport and recreation. Waterford has a population of about 60,000 people.

Waterford is located 10 kilometres from the coast which means there are superb opportunities for swimming and surfing. The cost of living (accommodation, food, travel) in Waterford is much lower than that of Dublin and other Irish cities.

Getting to Waterford You can fly into either Dublin or Cork Airport. It takes 2 hours to travel from Dublin by motorway. There is a direct coach service from Dublin Airport to Waterford which takes 2.5 hours, and a train service from Heuston Station in Dublin to Waterford which takes 2 hours. Students can transfer from Cork Airport to Waterford via a coach service which takes about 2 hours. There are also daily flights to London and other UK cities from Waterford Regional Airport.

Waterford is above all a safe and friendly student city and the perfect destination for your studies.

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For more information see: www.waterfordtourism.org www.discoverwaterfordcity.ie

AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE WIT is truly an international Institute.

We currently have students from over 65 different countries on our campus, and have collaborative partnerships with over 120 universities worldwide. We are an approved destination for study under a number of international scholarship schemes, and are involved in several international mobility programmes. If you are coming from abroad, here is some of the key information you need.

for guidelines and information on how to apply for a study visa should this be required. Students requiring a visa should allow a minimum of ten to twelve weeks for visa processing, and early application is advisable.

Work Opportunities

Most international students are entitled to work for up to 20 hours per week during the semester, and full time during the holiday period. Many of our international graduates can apply for a work visa upon graduation, and most of our graduates are successful in gaining employment. The Careers Centre at WIT provides comprehensive career-related services, resources and advice to students to support them in today’s competitive global employment market

International Campus

Our truly international student body means that you will be studying in a diverse community where national culture is respected and celebrated. Over 10% of our student population is from outside of Ireland, and with over 65 countries represented on campus and with small class sizes, you are likely to make friends from anywhere in the world.

International Student Support

Our team of staff in the international office offers a comprehensive support service to international students throughout their contact with the university: This includes: • Advice before you come to WIT • Immigration advice • Help with welfare, personal and cultural aspects of living and studying in Waterford • Assistance with Institute procedures • Cultural and social events International Office Waterford Institute of Technology Cork Road, Waterford, Ireland Tel: +353 51 845515 Fax: +353 51 302486 www.wit.ie/international Immigration

Citizens of certain countries require an entry visa for Ireland.

Please visit the website of (www.inis.gov.ie) for a listing of countries whose passport holders do not require a visa, and

Accommodation

Accommodation can be organized directly through the Institute’s accommodation office which provides information on a range of options. WIT offers high quality campus managed accommodation that is safe, pleasant and ideal for living and studying. Students can also stay off campus in other privately managed student complexes, and in rented apartments, or houses.

Full information on accommodation can be found on our website: www.wit.ie/international English Language Competence

As all of our courses are conducted through the medium of English, it is essential to have a high level of comprehension and writing skills. If English is not your first language, you will be required to demonstrate that you have this competence to undertake study through English by presenting evidence of achievement in IELTS or TOEFL. English language requirements for postgraduate programmes are as follows: Postgraduate

IELTS

TOEFL Paper Based

Computer Based

Internet Based

Science and Engineering

6.0

553

217

81

Business and Humanities

6.5

580

237

92

Estudar na Irlanda e em especial no Waterford Institute of Technology esta’ sendo uma excelente experiencia academica, bem como uma fantastica experiencia de vida. A Irlanda oferece as oportunidades de um pais moderno, mas com um toque de aconchego e calor humano bastante contagiante. Venha voce tambem para a Irlanda!

Studying at Waterford Institute of Technology afforded me an excellent academic and life experience. Ireland offers all the opportunities of a modern country but with that special human warmth! Come and see for yourself!

Paulo Melo, São Paulo, Brazil WIT Graduate, PhD in Business

POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH AT WIT

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Applications/Admissions Contact Details: National/EU Applicants Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Research Postgraduate Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.

Tel: +353-51-302883 E: pgadmissions@wit.ie

Graduate Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.

Tel: +353-51-302670 E: pgadmissions@wit.ie

International Applicants Research & Taught Programmes International Office Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.

Tel: +353-51-306124 E: international@wit.ie

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Postgraduate Support Unit Waterford Institute of Technology Tel: +353-51-845627 E: pgsupport@wit.ie W: www.wit.ie/pg