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IT Carlow
Opportunities for Postgraduate Study
2014
IT Carlow
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
Tel: 059 9175000
Email: [email protected]
www.itcarlow.ie
Introduction
The Institute of Technology Carlow offers its graduates many opportunities to continue to study and
develop. There are a range of Taught & Research Masters Programmes offered as well as a
Graduate Internship Programme. It is important that you take action now regarding these
opportunities. Further details on these exciting opportunities are available at
www.itcarlow.ie/graduateopportunities
1. To apply for a Presidents Research Fellowship Scholarship, worth up to €25,000 including
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fees, please email [email protected] before May 30 with the title(s) of the
project being applied for, a cv and a statement as to why this project is of interest to you.
Interviews will be held for these scholarships in May/June with the programmes to start in
September. If applying for more than one research project please list them in your order of
preference. The scholarships span the academic disciplines and include research
opportunities with Envirocore, GameCORE (computer game development), DesignCORE
(user centred design), GeoCORE (miscanthus integration), Rehabilitative Sciences Research
Group , Sport & Health Sciences (Men’s health) and Business & Humanities. A full listing is
available at www.itcarlow.ie/graduateopportunities
2. The Institute is also offering Graduate Internship Opportunities to ITC students who have
successfully completed a relevant honours degree. Applications can be submitted prior to
receiving your final results but offer of an internship will not be made until your results are
available. The internships are associated with the following Departments for a period of six
months commencing September 2014:
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Public Relations/Marketing
Student Services/Clubs & Societies
Estates
Art Management & Promotion of the Institute’s Art Collection
Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
The successful internship candidates will be provided with the opportunity to put the
knowledge they have gained throughout their degree programme into practice and add
valuable work experience to their curriculum vitae. To apply for an IT Carlow graduate
internship position please download the application form from
www.itcarlow.ie/graduateopportunities
3. To apply for full-time taught masters programmes go to www.itcarlow.ie/taughtmasters
Please note the closing date for receipt of applications for the Research fellowships and the
Graduate Internships is 12 noon on Friday May 30th
Interviews will be conducted in June. Applicants being called for interview will be contacted by email
and phone so please ensure that correct contact details are in your application.
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Postgraduate Opportunities at IT Carlow
IT Carlow offers graduates a range of opportunities for further study. These include both taught
and research Masters programmes and these are described in this brochure.
IT Carlow offers a range of high quality programmes that enable suitably qualified primary
degree holders (NFQ level 8) exciting opportunities to progress to higher awards, at NFQ Level
9 (Masters) and NFQ Level 10 (Doctorates). Level 9 awards can be undertaken by research and
thesis, or through taught programmes. Many programmes are available in full time or part time
modes.
Higher degrees by research are normally obtained by carrying out a period of research within
the Institute under the supervision of an experienced researcher. The desired average duration
of the Masters by Research degrees (NFQ level 9) is two years full-time, whilst a Ph.D.(NFQ level
10) should take from three to four years full-time.
Postgraduate students on taught programmes normally have to pass a series of examinations
and/ or assessments in order to progress through their course. Taught courses are available at
four levels – Higher Diploma (NFQ level 8), Postgraduate Certificate (NFQ level 9), Postgraduate
Diploma (NFQ level 9), and Masters Degree (NFQ level 9). Individual taught courses are
described under the appropriate department/ school in the IT Carlow prospectus and
additional information is available on the course pages at www.itcarlow.ie/research/postgraduate-studies.htm.
Entry to a higher diploma is typically for holders of an Honours Bachelor’s degree in a different
field of learning than the initial award, e.g. the Higher Diploma in Business is a one-year
graduate diploma programme designed for graduates of non-business disciplines.
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Taught Postgraduate Programmes
We currently offer programmes leading to the following awards:
School of Business
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Masters in Business (MB)
Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies (MA)
Master of Science in Sports Performance Analysis (MSc)
Master of Science in Digital Marketing (MSc)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies
Higher Diploma Business (Management)
Higher Diploma Business (Supply Chain Management)
Higher Diploma in International Business
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Lifelong Learning
Masters of Science Information Technology Management (MSc)
Post Graduate Diploma of Science Information Technology Management
Higher Diploma in Fund Accounting and Risk Analysis
School of Science
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Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development for Games & Apps)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Systems and IT Services)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing
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Higher Diploma in Arts (Digital Media Design)
Higher Diploma in Early Childhood, Education and Care
Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)
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Postgraduate Awards by Research
IT Carlow offers postgraduate research supervision for research masters and doctoral degree
candidates (NFQ levels 9 and 10). Research supervision is closely tied to the strategic priorities
and expertise of staff attached to
specialist research centres at IT
Carlow.
Research,
Development
and
Innovation (RDI) is an integral part of
IT Carlow’s activities and is a vital
aspect of its interaction with industry
and other research centres both
nationally and internationally. RDI
activity is driven and delivered
through the Research Centres of
EnviroCORE, DesignCORE, GameCORE,
GeoCORE, SecurityCORE, the Rehabilitative Sciences Research Centre, the Centre for Men’s
Health and in Business and the Social Sciences.
EnviroCORE is involved in innovative environmental biotechnology focusing on sustainable
economic and social development.
DesignCORE is based in the Industrial Design Department. It is an applied design research
centre focusing on the cultivation of new products and companies with emphasis on user
centred and sustainable product design.
GameCORE conducts industrially relevant, innovative research in software development and
networking architecture for interactive applications such as games.
Based within the School of Engineering, GeoCORE’s major themes focus on geotechnics and
Green Energy Optimisation.
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Over the past ten years IT Carlow has developed a close working relationship with the Irish
Defence Forces. SecurityCORE, represents the research aspects of this collaboration.
The aim of the Rehabilitative Sciences Research Centre (RSRC) is primarily concerned with the
critical evaluation of therapeutic practices and procedures employed in clinical practice,
strength and conditioning, exercise rehabilitation, gait analysis and sports rehabilitation.
The Centre for Men’s Health (CMH) is the only dedicated centre for men’s health research in
Ireland and has an established partnership with the Health Services Executive (HSE).
The School of Business and Humanities is developing a multi-disciplinary research team and the
strategic direction of its activities is primarily focused on SME applied research, and Applied
Social Studies.
Facilities
IT Carlow has a new multi-million euro, research and development centre, The Dargan Centre.
This facility has been designed to provide an integrated, high quality physical research
environment for academic staff researchers, postgraduate research students, postdoctoral
researchers and the administrative and management staff associated with the development and
delivery of high priority
areas for research. The
RDI building also houses
the
Research
and
Commercialisation
Support Centre
This
new
centre
represents IT Carlow’s
commitment to research,
development
and
innovation in the region
through the development
of collaborations with
industry, other research
institutions and funding organisations.
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Funding for Postgraduate Research
The IT Carlow Presidents Research Fellowship Programme encourages academic excellence by
offering with a range of competitive post graduate research fellowships valued at up to €25,000
each. These are offered annually to recent, appropriately qualified graduates. The Programme
offers a range of exciting and challenging funded research projects.
IT Carlow Fellowship opportunities span the academic disciplines and include research
opportunities within each of the CORE listed research groups. Candidates with a First or Upper
Second Class Honours Degree are eligible to apply for project funding under this scheme.
The following projects are currently available through the Presidents Research Fellowship
Programme. Further details on the projects are available from the listed supervisors.
Research Group: School of Business and Humanities
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Proposed Supervisors
Physical Activity provision and support within Pre-School settings Dr. Karen Hennessy
in the South East of Ireland
Mary Beare Aust
Evaluate the potential for collaborative approaches to working
capital management to strengthen supply chain performance.
The impact of the role of the supervisor in adverting and or
managing the effects of vicarious trauma among social care staff.
Representations of Youth and Young People in the Media in Ireland.
Martin Meagher
Micheal O Fearghail
Jerry Dixon
Dr. Eileen Doyle
Dr Morgan O’Brien
Dr. Eileen Doyle Walsh
Research Group: Wexford Campus
Adult experiences of dropout and success in second chance higher
education
An examination of the influence of market oriented artifacts on the
market oriented behaviours of Irish SME firms
Dr Veronica Kelly
Ailish O Brien
Dr Tomas Dwyer
Julie Mulligan
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The role of Early Childhood Education and Care in professional John McGarrigle
networks implementing a family literacy programme with parents Lillian Lancaster
and children in County Wexford
Research Group: DesignCORE
Title
The Role of Practice Oriented Learning in Design and Creativity
in an Irish Technological University
Proposed Supervisors
Carmel Maher
Colin Deevy
Coastal Communities vs. Climate Change – a community-based Bryan Leech
design initiative for open-source, user-centred design solutions
against severe weather conditions in waterside communities.
An investigation in ATMs focusing on security and user behaviour
Hilary Dempsey
Dr PJ White
Research Group: GameCORE
Title
The Effect of Gamification of Education on Student Engagement
Proposed Supervisors
Dr Daire O Broin
Ken Power
Assistive Living using Brain Computer Interface
Dr Dorel Picovici
Dr Greg Doyle
The utilisation of “Big Data” for the assessment of learning Dr Greg Doyle
outcomes in a Serious Computer Games context.
Dr Dorel Picovici
Research Group: GeoCORE
Title
Low-cost wireless energy performance monitoring system for small
buildings
Review of Existing Methods used to Evaluate Granular Fill
Proposed Supervisors
Dr Dorel Picovici
Dan O’Sullivan
Brian Byrne
Shane Murray
Research Group: EnviroCORE
Title
Proposed Supervisors
Microbial interactions of the novel bacterium EnsiferadhaerensOV14 Dr. Anne-Marie Enright
with economically important crops.
Dr Ewen Mullins
Dr. David Ryan
Development of a green waste management approach with potential Dr Thomaé Kakouli-Duarte,
application to the Irish tourist industry
Dr Andrew Lloyd
The Lithium Water Project
Dr Andrew Lloyd
Dr
Guio
Garcia-Cabellos
Jer Keohane
Bioremediation of Tributyltin (TBT) in Irish marine sediments: Dr. Guiomar Garcia-Cabellos
Microbial screening and process optimisation.
Dr. Anne-Marie Enright
Dr David Ryan
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Research Group: Rehabilitative Sciences Research Group
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Proposed Supervisors
The acute effects of myofascial release on joint range of motion and Declan Browne
on stretch shortening cycle function in trained athletes.
Paul Byrne
Dr Noel Richardson
Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Dr Sarah Kelly
Biomarkers among Third Level Students in Ireland
Paula Rankin
The effects of myofascial trigger point release on the strength and Brian O’Rourke
power of the lower limb kinetic chain
Paul Byrne
Dr. Sharon Kinsella
A study to investigate the effect of PEP (Preventative Injury Enhance Dr Clare Lodge
Performance) Programme on lower extremity injury incidence in Paula Rankin
GAA hurling and football male collegiate teams
Fellowship Benefits
The 2-year Fellowship for a Masters by Research provides the following benefits (total for 2 years study):
Payment of Tuition, capitation and examination fees valued at up to €10,000
A stipend of 10,000 Euro paid in four instalments
An allowance for necessary materials / consumables associated with the project (amount set and
varies with discipline area.
An allowance of 1,000 Euro for travel associated with conferences / dissemination of research
outputs)
Access to Post Graduate Conference support of up to €1500
Office space and facilities valued at €3000
All President’s Fellows can be confident of receiving the high quality training and support, overseen by
supervisors with a proven record of effectively supervising students.
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Applications
To apply for taught masters programmes go to
http://www.itcarlow.ie/study-at-itc/how-to-apply/direct-entry-applicants.htm
To apply for a Presidents Research Fellowship Scholarship, please submit an application by
email to [email protected] before 12p.m. May 30th 2014. Your application should
include the title(s) of the project(s) being applied for, a cv and a statement (c.500 words) as to
why this project is of interest to you. Interviews will be held for these scholarships in June with
the programmes to start in September 2014.
If you have any queries contact:
Dr. Brian Jackson
Head of Postgraduate Studies
Tel: 059 917 5095
Email: [email protected]
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Postgraduate Testimonials
Name: Emma Smullen
Supervisors: Dr. Patricia Mulcahy, Dr. David Dowling and Dr. John Finan (Teagasc)
Project title: Coordinated development of leading biomass pre-treatment technologies for the
generation of bio-products from Irish crops.
When I completed my fourth year research project, I realised that environmental research was
an area I could see myself working in and one that I might make a significant contribution to.
In 2011, having completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Environmental Science at
IT Carlow, I had an opportunity to work as a postgraduate researcher under the Teagasc Walsh
Fellowship programme. Furthering my education to MSc or PhD level was always something I
had considered. Having enjoyed four years of study at IT Carlow as an undergraduate the
decision to continue my education at the institute as a postgraduate research student was an
easy one to make.
EnviroCore has the facilities, resources and support needed to study at MSc or PhD level as well
as a wealth of knowledge in the areas of biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, analytical
science and many more. Also the supportive environment provided by fellow researchers and
supervisors were key factors influencing my decision to study at the Institute of Technology
Carlow and to join the team at EnviroCore.
Name: Mary Jo Hurley
Supervisors: Dr. Dina Brazil and Dr. Thomaé Kakouli-Duarte
Project title: Interactions between entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) and bacterial
endophytes isolated from bioenergy crops.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Biosciences with
Biopharmaceuticals from IT Carlow in 2011. Subsequently, I completed a 3 month work
placement with Teagasc at Oak Park working as a research assistant. This provided a good
foundation for future research. Furthering my education to MSc or PhD level was always an
option I had considered and the IT Carlow Postgraduate Research Scholarship Programme
provided an additional support to undertake a master programme.
My research project is part of a collaboration between Dr Dina Brazil, from the Biotechnology
and Molecular Environmental Science Group and Dr Thomaé Kakouli-Duarte, from the
Molecular Ecology and Nematode Research Group, both members of EnviroCORE. At present
there is no other research group in Ireland involved in this important specialist area combining
environmental science, endophytic bacteria and nematode research and it is a privilege to work
and learn within such a progressive and dynamic team. My research at IT Carlow has allowed
me to pursue this technology professionally and to contribute to the development of sustainable
agriculture practices within the economy in Ireland.
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IT Carlow Graduate Internship Programme 2014
Under the IT Carlow Graduate Internship Programme 2014, the Institute is offering internship
opportunities to IT Carlow students who have successfully completed the entire course work for
a relevant honours degree. Applications can be submitted prior to receiving your final results
but offer of an internship will not be made until your results are available. The internships are
associated with the following Departments for a period of six months commencing September
2014:
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Communications/Marketing
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Student Services/Clubs & Societies
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Estates
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Art Management & Promotion of the Institute’s Art Collection
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Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
The successful internship candidates will be provided with the opportunity to put the
knowledge they have gained throughout their degree programme into practice and add valuable
work experience to their curriculum vitae.
An internship provides a valuable opportunity for students to boost their career prospects and
for the Institute to benefit from the application of their knowledge and skills to a position within
the Institute.
Benefits include a monthly salary of €1000, public sector transport costs for official business,
and access to staff facilities gym library, canteen etc.)
Through an internship, you have the opportunity to achieve the following:
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To apply academic knowledge and skills to a real work situation
To grow in confidence and to develop personal skills and qualities
To build a more successful CV/career portfolio and to have real work experience to talk
about in an interview
To make contacts and network
To learn about yourself and what type of work suits you
To avail of personal mentoring and career development
To obtain a reference for future employment
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Should you wish to apply for any of the Internships, please complete the Institute’s Internship
2014 Application form which can be downloaded from the Institutes website
www.itcarlow.ie/internship and return it to the Human Resources, Institute of Technology
Carlow, Kilkenny Road Carlow (email [email protected]) by 12.00 noon on Friday
30th May 2014. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in June. Successful applicants
will commence their internship in late August / early September 2014.
IT Carlow Graduate Internship Programme Profiles
Oonagh Mangan, Dublin, Brand Ambassador for Jameson
Whiskey Brand Communications & Marketing Intern.
“Following my internship at IT Carlow I worked for Portobello
Institute and was responsible for their marketing. This was a good
experience; however I then applied for the Jameson Whiskey Brand
Ambassador graduate programme.
I was accepted onto the
programme so I am absolutely over the moon. I start at the end of
July and will be in Dublin and Cork for my training and then I am moving
to London in September as I am going to be the brand Ambassador for the UK. So it is all very
exciting. I have to say a lot of my success in getting the job was thanks to you and everything I
learned and the experience I gained during my time doing my internship. I would highly
recommend students to go for the Internship at IT Carlow because I found having it on my CV
really put me above and beyond other candidates when it came to experience when applying for
jobs.”
Connor Keppel, Carlow, Marketing
Communications & Marketing Intern
Manager
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Phorest
“This internship set me off on a whirlwind adventure in marketing and
PR. After completing my degree and this internship I started
working as a PR executive in the Agri sector. It was from here that I
started getting a taste for technology and moved to a telecom
company as marketing manager before landing a dream job in a tech
start-up called Phorest. We’re a software-as-a-service company that
develops point-of-sale and marketing software for hair and beauty salons and the company is
rapidly expanding with over 50 employees in Ireland and the UK. My role is to work with the
CEO/Sales team and lead the marketing team to grow the Phorest brand and generate quality
leads from PR, advertising, PPC, SEO, Social Media, Trade Shows and a whole host of other
channels across Ireland, UK and Finland. The next stage of the adventure is exploring other
European countries and the US with the hope of a market entry. This has all happened in just a
few years – the moral of the story is this… It simply wouldn’t have happened without the IT Carlow
internship. It’s a career accelerator. Getting this opportunity is getting ahead. Best of luck!”
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Institute of Technology Carlow
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
Tel: 059 9175000
Fax: 059 9175005
Email: [email protected]
www.itcarlow.ie
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