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Our Mission 5

Our Values 6

Presidents Welcome 7

Tallaght 9

Schools of Study 10

Programmes at ITT Dublin 11

A ladder system of Progression 12

Our Awards 14

A Year with 2 Semesters 17

Qualications The Employers View 18

Student and Academic Services 19

The Library 27

The International Perspective 29

ITT Dublin A Research Institute 31

Applying for a place at ITT Dublin 40

Competence in English 47

Internal Student Transfer Policy and Procedure 49

Fees, Grants, Maintenance and Scholarships 50

Sports, Arts & Culture Scholarships 52

The Department of Lifelong Learning at ITT Dublin 54

How to get to Tallaght 56

Schools Liaison Ofce 57

The Parents Guide 59

Contents

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School of Business & Humanities 62

Department of Accountancy & Professional Studies 63

TA 101 Higher Certicate in Business Accounting Level 6 66

TA 111 Bachelor Degree of Business Accounting Level 7 67

TA 121 Bachelor Degree of Business (Hons) Accounting Level 8 69

Department of Management 70

TA 102 Higher Certicate in Business Business Administration Level 6 74

TA 113 Bachelor Degree of Business Management Level 7 76

TA 122 - Bachelor Degree of Business (Hons) Management Level 8 78

Department of Marketing & Business Computing 80

TA 103 Higher Certicate in Business Marketing Level 6 84

TA 114 Bachelor Degree of Business Marketing Level 7 85

TA 123 Bachelor Degree of Business (Hons) Marketing Management Level 8 87

TA 014 Bachelor Degree of Arts Advertising and Marketing Communications Level 7 93

TA 023 Bachelor Degree of Arts (Hons) Advertising and Marketing Communications Level 8 94

Department of Humanities 96

TA 006 Higher Certicate in Arts Culinary Arts 97

TA 015 Bachelor Degree of Arts International Hospitality and Tourism Management Level 7 101

TA 026 Bachelor Degree of Arts (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management Level 8 102

TA 022 Bachelor Degree of Arts (Hons) Creative Digital Media Level 8 104

TA 021 Bachelor Degree of Arts (Hons) European Studies Level 8 108

TA 025 - Bachelor Degree of Arts (Hons) Social Care Practice Level 8 112

School of Engineering 115

Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering 118

TA 215 Bachelor Degree of Engineering Energy and Environmental Engineering Level 7 120

TA 223 Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Hons) Energy Systems Engineering Level 8 122

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Department of Electronic Engineering 124

TA 201 - Higher Certicate in Engineering Electronic Engineering Level 6 134

TA 216 Bachelor Degree of Engineering Electronic Engineering Level 7 136

TA 221 Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Hons) Electronic Engineering Level 8 138

Master of Engineering Electronic System Design 141

Department of Mechanical Engineering 143

TA 203 Higher Certicate in Engineering Mechanical Engineering Level 6 150

TA 213 Bachelor Degree of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Level 7 152

TA 222 Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Level 8 154

Master of Engineering Mechanical Engineering 156

School of Science & Computing 158

Department of Applied Science 159

TA 301 Higher Certicate in Science Applied Biology 170

TA 311 Bachelor Degree of Science Bioanalysis Level 7 172

TA 315 Bachelor Degree of Science DNA and Forensic Science Level 7 174

TA 326 Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) DNA and Forensic Science Level 8 176

TA 316 Bachelor Degree of Science Sports Science and Health Level 7 178

TA 327 Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) Sports Science and Health Level 8 181

Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) Bioanalytical Science, Add-on Level 8 183

TA 314 Bachelor Degree of Science Pharmaceutical Science Level 7 185

TA 321 Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science Level 8 187

Department of Computing 189

Master of Science in Distributed and Mobile Computing 196

TA 302 Higher Certicate in Science Computing Information Systems Level 6 198

TA 312 Bachelor Degree of Science Computing Level 7 200

TA 313 Bachelor Degree of Science Information Technology Management Level 7 202

TA 322 Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) Computing Level 8 204

TA 323 Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) Information Technology Management Level 8 206

FETAC (NCVA) Links Summary 208

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is to be the centre of higher education

and knowledge creation within South

Dublin County and its environs, to

broaden participation in higher education

in the region, to be recognised as

a leader in supporting research and

commercial innovation, and to assist in the

advancement of the economic, social and

cultural life of the region. The Institute will:

s /FFERARANGEOFRELEVANTANDmEXIBLElearning opportunities within a

professional and supportive learning

environment, which are career focused.

s 0ROVIDEINCREASEDLIFELONGLEARNINGopportunities commensurate with the

career requirements of those living in

the region and with the developmental

needs of business and industry

s 0ROMOTEEQUALITYOFACCESSANDopportunity to widen participation and

facilitate all learners in achieving their

potential.

s 3ERVEASALEADERANDCENTREFORTHEadvancement of research, commercial

innovation and enterprise development

within the region.

s )MPLEMENTCIVICENGAGEMENTINITIATIVESTOMAXIMISEPARTICIPATIONOFANDincrease opportunities for, all citizens in

the development of the region.

s #ULTIVATEARANGEOFINTERNATIONALactivities and partnerships to advance

the core activities and role of the

Institute.

The mission of Institute of Technology Tallaght

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Value diversity and ensure equality and inclusiveness in all that it does

Support the needs, goals and aspirations of students and staff in an openand friendly manner

Be professional and perform with excellence in all activities

Be innovative in all that it does

Be relevant to business, industry and society

Empower students and staff to achieve their potential

Institute of Technology Tallaght will ASPIRE to provide the best higher education institution

it can through fostering and encouraging a core set of values across all the activities of the

Institute. It will:

Institute of Technology Tallaghts Values

We have a strong belief in a partnership between staff and students, a partnership based on individual staff and student commitment to academic achievement.

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Welcome to Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, known as ITT Dublin.You are about to make an important

decision regarding the rst step on

you future career path. This prospectus

CONTAINSINFORMATIONONTHEEXTENSIVErange of full time programmes on offer

in the Institute that provide the initial

foundation you need to build a sustainable

career.

The Institute is currently engaged in

the process to jointly create the rst

Technological University in Ireland

with our partners, Dublin Institute of

Technology and the Institute of Technology,

"LANCHARDSTOWN4HISUNIQUELYEXCITINGopportunity in higher education in Ireland

will strengthen and broaden the resources,

opportunities and choices available to our

students in the near future.

We offer a wide range of programmes in

Business, Computing, Engineering, the

Humanities and Science. Our programmes

deliver a high quality academic education

which is practically relevant and creates

opportunities for your career development

with national and international employers.

They provide you with the intellectual

capacity, business acumen, technical and

interpersonal skills to develop a career in

an increasingly global labour market, that

enables and supports individual mobility

both nationally and internationally.

The Institute offers you a ladder of choice,

suited to a wide variety of career plans.

Students can choose a direct entry to

Higher Certicate, Bachelor Degree and

Honours Bachelor Degree programmes.

At a later stage you may also build upon

these Institute programmes to Masters

and Doctorate level awards. We are

committed to ensuring you are offered the

opportunity to develop your full potential in

a professional and supportive environment.

We strongly believe in a partnership

between staff and students, sharing

a common commitment to academic

EXCELLENCE/URHIGHLYREGARDEDLEARNINGsupport systems will assist you to

achieve your academic and career goals.

The Institute takes a holistic view of our

students well being. Our Access, Careers,

Chaplaincy, Counselling, Disability, Health,

Sports, Clubs, Societies and Teaching &

Learning services seek to enhance your

OVERALLSTUDENTEXPERIENCE/URSTUDENTSare assured of a welcoming and supportive

environment and our on-campus Crche

Welcome

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provides support for students with young

children.

ITT Dublin also provides opportunities

for postgraduate study and research

through Masters and Doctorate awards.

Our staff and students make signicant

contributions in various disciplines

through leading research at a national and

internationally recognised level.

The Institute and its graduates are highly

regarded by employers, professional

bodies, other universities and institutions

of higher education here and abroad. I

want you to commit to and choose this

opportunity to follow the path from being

a student, to becoming a highly valued

ITT Dublin graduate. We will provide you

with a personally stimulating, enriching

and fun environment, with interesting

programmes, a range of social activities

and the opportunity to achieve your career

goals.

Thomas Stone

President

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Tallaght is a vibrant suburb southwest of

Dublin City in the foothills of the Dublin

Mountains. With a population of over

100,000 it is one of Irelands largest urban

centres.

Tallaghts Civic Square or town centre

holds ofces of local and central

government entities, including South

Dublin County Council, Revenue

Commissioners, Department of Social &

&AMILY!FFAIRS(EALTH3ERVICE%XECUTIVE(Eastern Region) and Dublin and Dun

Laoghaire Education and Training Board.

The Civic Square also contains a very

modern well-equipped Library Facility,

Rua Red the countys Arts Centre, the

Civic Theatre, along with bars, restaurants.

Tallaght is home to The Square, one of

Irelands largest shopping centres. Its

tenants include many prominent high

street stores.

The Adelaide and Meath Hospital

incorporating the National Childrens

Hospital commonly known as Tallaght

Hospital is also located nearby. This

hospital is a major national centre of

medical care and research.

South Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the

voice of business in South Dublin County

was established and is located in Tallaght.

Shamrock Rovers Football Club, Gaelic

Athletic Association Clubs, National

Basketball Arena, Tallaght Swim Team,

Glenanne Sports Club, and other sports

facilities, thriving local libraries and arts

groups and are also located here.

There are two parks in Tallaght, the Sean

Walsh Park and Tymon Park covering an

area of over 300 acres.

Institute of Technology Tallaght, St Marys

Priory and Saint Maelruains Church are

located in the historic quarter of Tallaght

village which dates back at least to the

17th century.

Tallaght enjoys the benets of its unique

position at the hub of the national roads

system M50, N81, N7 and N4. It is very

well serviced with public transport through

Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus and LUAS Red

Line the light rail system. Dublin Airport

and Dublin Ports are easily accessible from

Tallaght.

Tallaght

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President

Thomas Stone BComm MBS FCCA

Registrar

John Vickery Dip Eng MSc CEng FIEI

FIMechE

Business & Humanities

Head of School

Damien Roche LLB MSc (Econ) MBA PhD

FCIS AITI FIPA

Heads of Department

Accountancy and Professional Studies

Martin Nolan BComm MA FCA AITI

Humanities

Angela Feeney, M.A., H.Dip. Ed. Grad. Dip.

Trans.

Management

Phil Mulvaney BA HDipEd MAEcon PhD

Marketing and Business Computing

Adrian Payne BSc MBA MBS MMII

Engineering

Head of School

Vacant

Heads of Department

Electronic Engineering

James Wright MEng MIEI

Mechanical Engineering

Fiona Cranley BSc. MSc (Eng)

Science and Computing

Head of School

Mike Ahern BSc PhD MEng HDip Mgt

MAVS

Heads of Department Science

John Behan BSc(Hons) MSc MBS (Hons)

Computing

Barry Feeney MSc PhD

Tel: +353 1 404 2000

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Schools of Study

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Programmes at ITT DublinCAO Code Awards

Honours Bachelor Degrees Level 8

TA 021 Arts - European StudiesTA 022 Arts Creative Digital MediaTA 023 Arts Advertising and Marketing CommunicationsTA 025 Arts Social Care PracticeTA 026 Arts International Hospitality and Tourism Management TA 121 Business Accounting and FinanceTA 122 Business ManagementTA 123 Business Marketing ManagementTA 221 Engineering Electronic Engineering TA 222 Engineering Mechanical EngineeringTA 223 Engineering Energy Systems Engineering TA 321 Science Pharmaceutical ScienceTA 322 Science ComputingTA 323 Science Information Technology ManagementTA 326 Science DNA and Forensic ScienceTA 327 Science Sports Science and Health

Bachelor Degrees Level 7 Follow on Degre

TA 015 Arts - International Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 111 Business Accounting and Finance Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 113 Business Management Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 114 Business Marketing Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 014 Arts Advertising and Marketing Communications Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 213 Engineering Mechanical Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 215 Engineering Energy and Environmental Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 216 Engineering Electronic Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 311 Science Bio Analysis or Chemical Analysis Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 314 Science Pharmaceutical Science Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 315 Science DNA and Forensic Science Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 316 Science Sports Science and Health Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 312 Science Computing Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8TA 313 Science Information Technology Management Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8

Higher Certicate Level 6

TA 006 Arts Culinary Arts Bachelor DegreeTA 101 Business Accounting Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 102 Business Management Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 103 Business Marketing Bachelor and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 201 Engineering Electronic Engineering Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 202 Engineering Electro-Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 203 Engineering Mechanical Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 301 Science Applied Biology Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor DegreeTA 302 Science Computing Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor Degree

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One of the unique features of most of our

programmes at ITT Dublin is the ladder

system of progression whereby students

can progress from Higher Certicate to a

Bachelor Degree to an Honours Bachelor

Degree.

Candidates from ITT Dublin holding Higher

Certicates will be admitted to Bachelor

Degree programmes on an order of merit

basis. Students will be advised on any

minimum threshold. Candidates from

outside the Institute are encouraged to

apply and will be similarly ranked.

Candidates from ITT Dublin holding

Bachelor Degrees will be admitted to

Honours Bachelor Degree programmes

on an order of merit basis. Students will

be advised on any minimum threshold.

Candidates from outside the Institute are

encouraged to apply and will be similarly

ranked.

Applications to join Follow-On programmes

should be made to Admissions Ofce,

ITT Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin 24. For further

details regarding progression contact the

Registrars Ofce.

A ladder system of Progression

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Ladder of Progression with the Higher Certicate

The Direct Entry Honours Bachelor Degree

Ladder of Progression with the Bachelor Degree

Postgraduate Research

Postgraduate Research

Postgraduate Research

Doctorateand

Masters

Doctorateand

Masters

Doctorateand

Masters

DegreeThird Year

Honours Degree

Third YearDegree

DegreeAward

DegreeAward

Honours DegreeFourth Year

Honours DegreeFourth Year

Honours DegreeHonours Degree

Award Honours Degree

Award Honours Degree

Award

Higher CerticateYear 2

Second YearHonours Degree

Second YearDegree

Higher CerticateAward

Higher CerticateYear 1

First YearHonours Degree

First YearDegree

Leaving CertEntry

Leaving CertEntry

Leaving CertEntry

One of the unique features of most of our programmes at ITT Dublin is the ladder system of progression whereby students can progress from Higher Certicate to a Bachelor Degree to an Honours Bachelor Degree.

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AwardsOur

The Higher Certicate

The Higher Certicate is a two-year programme. It

is an award that provides a path into employment. It

is knowledge skills-driven. It certies that you have

competence and skills in one of the following areas:

computer applications, language, business, audio-

visual communication and engineering. Students with

a Higher Certicate have gone on to be part of local

businesses or joined one of the many multinationals

located in Ireland. Some now manage their own

businesses.

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The Bachelor Degree

With the Higher Certicate award you may

decide to enter the world of work. Or you

MAYTAKETHENEXTSTEPONTHELADDEROFprogression. This is the one-year add-on

Bachelor Degree. Its another layer that

links into what youve already done at

Higher Certicate level. Its a step up on

the ladder of opportunity and qualication.

4HISAWARDCERTIlESYOUASHAVINGANEXTRAlayer of knowledge and prociency. It

entitles you to apply for jobs that require

MOREEXPERTISEANDSOMEMANAGEMENTskills.

The Honours Bachelor Degree

Having achieved the Bachelor Degree

award you may decide to join the world

of work. Or you may decide, as many

students do, to progress to the follow-

on Honours Bachelor Degree. This is

NORMALLYCOMPLETEDINONEYEAROFEXTRAstudy. It is very worthwhile. An Honours

GRADUATEISFULLYmEDGEDWITHAWIDERANGEof employment possibilities. With your

Honours Bachelor Degree a management

role with managerial responsibilities will

certainly be within your grasp. You may

be asked to lead a team or to manage a

project. You are on track for a bright future

with your Honours Bachelor Degree.

Post Graduate Study

Having achieved their honours award

MOSTSTUDENTSEXITTOTHEWORLDOFWORKand opportunity. Many opportunities

are available for students to pursue

Post-Graduate study. At ITT Dublin both

Masters and Doctoral awards are on offer.

These post-graduate qualications are

usually driven by involvement in a research

project of high standing, often with

international collaborations.

Progression with exibility

The ladder of progression from Higher

Certicate to Bachelor Degree to Honours

Bachelor Degree offers students three

qualications. Each qualication is self-

contained. Each qualication opens its

It is a system that combines the exibility to exit to the world of work at two points and at the same time an opportunity to gain three excellent qualications.

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own doors to employment. At the same

time each qualication is part of a ladder

of academic progression from Higher

Cert right through to Honours Bachelor

Degree. It is a system that combines the

mEXIBILITYTOEXITTOTHEWORLDOFWORKATtwo points (at Higher Certicate and at

Bachelor Degree) and at the same time

ANOPPORTUNITYTOGAINTHREEEXCELLENTqualications. Naturally, the higher the

qualication the greater the employment

opportunities and prospects.

Bachelor Degrees Direct Entry

We offer direct Leaving Cert access to a

range of Bachelor Degree Programmes.

The ladder of opportunity in this case

provides Leaving Cert students with direct

access to Bachelor Degree programmes.

These Bachelor Degree Programmes

are selected in the CAO priority list in

the ordinary way. The Bachelor Degree

is completed in three years from start to

nish. The ladder of progression allows

students with their Bachelor Degree award

to progress to the follow-on Honours

Bachelor Degree programme. This is

normally completed in one year. Further

progress is possible for students who

EXCELINTHE(ONOURS"ACHELOR$EGREEprogramme. They may be invited to

participate in a cutting edge research

programme that meets the requirements

for a doctorate award.

Exit Awards

For students who are registered on some

Degree programmes and who wish to take

up other career opportunities ITT Dublin

HASEMBEDDEDEXITAWARDSAT(IGHERCerticate Level 6 and Bachelor Degree

Level 7 which meet the standards

required for the National Framework of

Qualications.

Honours Bachelor Degrees Direct Entry

We also offer ab initio (direct entry from

Leaving Cert) Honours Bachelor Degree

programmes which are completed in

4 years. These programmes are direct

Leaving Cert entry Honours Bachelor

Degree Programmes. Ideal for students

who feel ready to immerse themselves in

an Honours Programme from day one.

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semestersThe system is very student friendly and takes the

pressure off students who dont like the idea of a

SINGLEEXAMINATIONMEASURINGTHEENTIREYEARSWORK

At ITT Dublin programmes are provided on a

semester system. There are two semesters in the

academic year. This has proven very popular with

students.

It means that at the end of the Winter Semester

September to January you are awarded credits on

THERESULTSOFCONTINUOUSASSESSMENTSANDEXAMSEach module becomes the focus for the continuous

assessment, project work and written assignments.

Then its on to the Summer Semester February to

May, again measured by continuous assessments

ANDEXAMS4HATCOMPLETESTHEYEAR

At ITT Dublin programmes are provided on a semester system.

A year with2

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The introduction of the National Framework

of Qualications in October 2003 has

facilitated compatibility and comparability of

qualications in European higher education.

This learner centred framework relates all

education and training awards (Schools,

Institutes of Technology and Universities)

made in Ireland to each other.

As a result of the framework learners,

employers and others are able to compare

Irish qualications more easily with those

from other countries.

Your qualication from Institute of

Technology Tallaght has standing both

nationally and internationally.

When you go for a job your future employer

will, of course, be interested in your

qualication. Is it an Honours Bachelor

Degree. If Honours is it a First Class of a

Second Class Award.

After looking at your qualication your future

employer will then be very interested in

your motivation, energy, enthusiasm and

commitment. What study projects did you

do? How did you spend your holidays? What

kind of enthusiasm did you have for your

hobbies, for sport? Did you ever contribute

to a social outreach programme? What did

YOULEARNFROM7ORK%XPERIENCE

You can be assured that your ITT Dublin

degree or higher certicate and your study

in ITT Dublin will stand up to close scrutiny.

Our study programmes should impress

because they are drawn up in consultation

with employers. We talk to the leaders of

Irish and International companies about our

programmes. We feel we owe this to you. It

will enhance your employability.

If you have achieved your qualication in ITT

Dublin you will have a knowledge, skill and

competency base. This will be an advantage.

The Employers ViewQualications

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Student Services administers and co-ordinates a comprehensive

range of student-centred services. These include: Admissions,

2EGISTRATION%XAMINATIONS#AREERS!PPOINTMENTS3PORTSRecreation, Accommodation, Health, Counselling, Chaplaincy,

Access, Disability , Centre for Learning and Teaching.

Students Union

The Students Union represents the interests of students in

the Institute. It is an elected body whose ofcers promote the

organisational and social side of student life. The President and

two Deputy Presidents of the Union hold full time sabbatical

positions for a period of one year. The Students Union has

representation on Governing Body, Academic council, Student

Services committee and Programme Boards.

The Institute has a well established tradition of student welfare and involvement and is committed to all aspects of student life academic, personal, social, cultural and sporting.

Student Academic Services

Rosemary Cooper -Academic Administration and

Student Affairs ManagerBSc, BA, DipEd, MBA, MEd,

MCIPD, FHEA, FSEDA.Email: rosemary.cooper@

ittdublin.ie

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Clubs and Societies

Joining Clubs and Societies:

s 'IVESYOUAVOICEs $EVELOPSYOURTALENTSs %XTENDSYOURINTERESTSs 3TIMULATESYOURPOLITICALANDSOCIAL

sensitivity

s &OSTERSYOURSENSEOFLEADERSHIPs (ELPSYOUTODEVELOPEXPERTISEANDLEARN

from your peers in areas of interest

like lm, photography, radio, drama,

art, music, debating, charity work, hill-

walking, yoga, pilates, doing martial arts

and many other interesting hobbies and

activities

s 'IVESYOUANOPPORTUNITYTOEXPANDYOURsocial circle outside of the classroom

s 'IVESYOUANOPPORTUNITYTODEVELOPteamwork skills that will benet your CV

s 'IVESYOUANOPPORTUNITYFORTRIPSAWAYand fun activities like paintball, gaming

and Karting

s 'IVESYOUANOPPORTUNITYFORCONFERENCESANDMEETINGSWITHEXPERTSon a national and international forum

s 'IVESYOUANOPPORTUNITYTOBEYOURSELF

Sport

Participating in sporting activiities helps

you to:

s %XPRESSANDDEVELOPYOURTALENTSFROMlearning a new activity to competing at

the Elite level

s !VAILOFTOPCLASSCOACHINGACROSSAbroad spectrum of sports

s 2EPRESENTYOUR)NSTITUTEAT.ATIONALANDInternational level

s $EVELOPYOURTEAMSPIRITANDBEPARTOFfun and competitive Teams

s #ONTRIBUTETOTEAMSPIRITs -AKEFRIENDSFORLIFEs )MPROVEANDMAINTAINYOURlTNESSs +EEPHEALTHYs (AVEFUNINASAFEANDPROFESSIONAL

environment

s 6ISITOTHER)NSTITUTES#OLLEGESFORcompetitions

s %NJOYOPPORTUNITIESFORAWAYDAYS&INALSweekends and International Trips

Clubs and Societies are nancially

supported to allow you have the best

EXPERIENCEPOSSIBLEDURINGYOURTIMEINTHEInstitute.

Sports Ofcer: Tim OConnor

Phone: 01 4042550

Email: Sports@ittdublin.ie

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ITT Dublin ClubsandSocieties

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Access Ofce

The Access Ofce encourages and

supports participation in Higher Education

BYUNDERREPRESENTEDGROUPSFOREXAMPLEs 3TUDENTSFROMDISADVANTAGEDSOCIO

economic backgrounds

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Through a range of pre-entry activities,

alternative entry mechanisms, and post-

entry supports, the Access Ofce aims to

increase the numbers of students from

these groups who enter ITT Dublin and

succeed in their chosen area of study.

Pre-entry activities:

The Access Ofce works closely with

Primary schools and Second-level schools

in local disadvantaged areas. A wide range

of programmes are run each year, both

in the Institute and in the schools. Pupils,

parents and teachers are involved, and a

PARTNERSHIPAPPROACHISUSEDTOMAXIMISEthe involvement of all concerned.

Colleges of Further Education and

Community Education groups also

participate in pre-entry activities.

Information and advice for adults who are

considering returning to full-time education

is readily available, is available on our

website and at our regular Open Evenings.

Alternative entry mechanisms:

Recognising that standard entry routes

TOHIGHEREDUCATIONCANEXCLUDESOMEpotential learners, ITT Dublin reserves

places for students from under-

represented groups:

1. Three places per school are reserved

for pupils who have participated in the

ACE and CHEAP programmes in their

respective schools in Tallaght, Clondalkin

and Ballyfermot a total of twenty-one

places per year.

2. 20% of places on each course in ITT

Dublin are reserved for mature students

who may not have the minimum entry

requirements.

3. 10% of places on each course in ITT

Dublin are reserved for students who

have FETAC qualications as opposed to

the Leaving Certicate.

Post-entry supports for students:

A range of nancial, academic, and

personal supports are available for

students who attended our Access Link

Schools. In addition to supports provided

by the Institute, supplementary supports

are provided in co-operation with the

Tallaght Youth Service, and the South

Dublin County Partnership.

Mature students are also provided with

a range of supports. Social supports are

particularly important for mature students,

and the Access Ofce organises a number

of events and activities to enable mature

students to fully integrate into student life.

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Student Assistance Fund

Each year the Irish Government allocates

ESF money to every higher education

institution for the Student Assistance Fund.

The Fund is targeted at disadvantaged

students who require additional nancial

support to enable them to fully benet

from their studies. The Fund is

administered by the Access Ofce.

Access Ofcer: Maggie Ryan BA, MEd.

Phone: 01 - 4042173

Email: maggie.ryan@ittdublin.ie Web:

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Student Disability Support Service

The Disability Service at ITT Dublin

provides support for the development and

coordination of services and facilities for

students with disabilities.

We assist with admission procedures,

ACCESSIBILITYEXAMINATIONSANDTEACHINGand learning processes. These include

organising the provision of note takers,

EXTRATUITIONINTERPRETERSSCRIBES

academic assistants, assistive technology

DEVICESEXTRATIMEANDCONSIDERATIONFOREXAMINATIONS

We liaise with Institute Departments,

individual lecturers and other staff to

ensure that the support needs of students

with disabilities are met. We create

awareness among students and staff of

the availability of the Disability Ofcer and

the support facilities within ITT Dublin.

Since November 2012 the Disability

Service includes a specialized Learning

Development Service. The Learning

Development Adviser is available to a

cohort of students registered with the

Disability Service on Monday 3-6 pm,

Wednesday and Friday from 9-5 pm.

Referrals to Learning Development are

made through the Disability Ofce.

The Learning Development Adviser assists

STUDENTSWITHADISABILITYTOEXPOUNDANDacquire individual learning techniques that

make best use of personal strengths.

Learning Development includes one to

one sessions and seminars designed to

REALIZEANDMAXIMIZEINDIVIDUALACADEMICpotential. Guidance for staff on how to

present lecture content amenable to

the cognitive needs of students with a

disability is also offered.

This service is committed to providing

support for students with disabilities.

Students can contact us about the

services we provide such as:

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Who can use this service?

Students who register with the Student

Disability Service. To date those students

have come from the following groups:

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$YSLEXIA$YSCALCULIA$EVELOPMENTAL#OORDINATION$YSPRAXIA-ENTALHEALTHcondition, Neurological condition, Physical

Disability, Medical Disability and Signicant

Ongoing Illness.

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Alternative Examination

Arrangements

The Disability Support Service liaises

WITHTHE%XAMINATIONS/FlCEREGARDINGarrangements specic to each students

requirements. These arrangements may

include:

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s !CCESSTOSPECIALISEDTECHNOLOGIES

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%XAMINATIONARRANGEMENTSFOR#ONTINUOUSAssessments are also facilitated by the

Service, in co-operation with the academic

Head of Departments and the individual

students. If you would like to contact me

for any information regarding our services,

please do so.

Disability Ofcer:

Garry Toner

Phone: 01 404 2606

&AX

Email: garry.toner@ittdublin.ie

7EBWWWITTALLAGHTIECURRENTSTUDENTSERVICESFACILITIESDISABILITYOFlCEOfce Hours

Monday 9:00am 4:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am 5:00pm

Thursday 9:00am 5:00pm

Health Service

ITT Dublin provides a comprehensive

Student Health Centre in the Institute

for all registered students. Absolute

condentiality is maintained and all

CORRESPONDENCETOTHESTUDENTNURSEANDor Doctor is strictly private.

Services include:

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personal matter.

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support bodies.

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s 2EPEATPRESCRIPTIONSs 6ACCINATIONSANDTRAVELADVICEs 3PORTSINJURYTREATMENTANDREFERRALS

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s 0REGNANCYTESTINGANDNONJUDGMENTALsupport.

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Nurses: Orlagh Fleming (full time),

Michelle Cresswell (part time)

College Dr: Siobhan Kierans

Phone: 01 4042613

%MAILORLAGHmEMING ITTDUBLINIEmichelle.cresswell@ittdublin.ie

7EBWWWITTDUBLINIECURRENTSTUDENTSERVICESFACILITIESHEALTHSERVICE

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Student Counselling Service

The Student Counselling Service is a

professional, condential and free service.

We offer individual counselling and

workshops. Individual counselling provides

a safe and supportive environment where

you can come and talk about any issue

that is bothering you. Some reasons that

people come to counselling are: adjusting

TOCOLLEGETHINKINGOFWITHDRAWINGFROMcollege, study skills, eating disorders,

SELFCONlDENCEANXIETYPANICATTACKSDEPRESSIONFAMILYRELATIONSHIPDIFlCULTIEStrauma and bereavement.

As well as working individually with

students the counselling service provides

workshops on such areas as study skills

and stress management. Students can

make an appointment by e-mail or phone.

College Counsellor: Aisling OBrien

0HONEEXTE mail: counselling@ittdublin.ie

7EBWWWITTALLAGHTIECURRENTSTUDENTSERVICESFACILITIESstudentcounsellingservice

Careers Service

The Careers Service is available to you

throughout your course where you will be

able to get information and advice on issues

relating to career choice, further studies and

employment opportunities. The service will

be of particular benet to nal year students

and will help facilitate you make informed

decisions about your future career choices.

The Careers and Appointments Service

is available to all full-time students

throughout their course.

What services are available?

s #AREERS!DVICEAND'UIDANCEnindividual and group

s *OB3EARCHTECHNIQUESs )NTERVIEW3KILLS#6PREPARATION

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away

Throughout the academic year a series

of workshops will be offered covering

interview skills, curriculum vitae

preparation and completing application

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forms. Information about job opportunities

and current vacancies can be accessed

through the following link:

HTTPALUMNIITTDUBLINIENETWORKING

The Careers and Appointments Service

will assist you as best it can but it is

important to note that it is ultimately your

own responsibility to be active in the

process of planning your career and

utilising the Careers Service to help you

make informed decisions.

Careers & Appointments Ofcer:

Marie Kielty

Phone: 01 - 4042561

Email: careers@ittdublin.ie

7EBWWWITTALLAGHTIECAREERS?SERVICE

Chaplaincy Service

The Institute Chaplains are there to

facilitate the social, human and spiritual

development of students within the

College. We welcome all students and

staff of all faiths and none.

The Chaplains have direct contact and

active involvement with students and staff.

They are available to respond & intervene

at signifanct times in the lives of students

and staff. This may be at times of trauma,

crisis, illness and grief. Beyond the college

the Chaplain maintains a condential link

to family, neighbourhood, church and

parish where appropriate, and a supportive

link to deprived and disadvantaged

communities and individuals.

Services available

s 3PIRITUALITYAND&AITH$EVELOPMENTs 0ASTORALCOUNSELLINGBRIDGETOAND

support for, professional Counselling

s /PPORTUNITIESFOREXPLORINGFAITHASWELLas interfaith esperiences

s 6OLUNTEERINGAND#IVIC%NGAGEMENTthrough various voluntary opportunities

both in the college and in the local

communty

s 2ELIGIOUS3ERVICESFORTHE3EASONSOFthe Year

s -INDFULNESS3ESSIONSs 0ILGRIMAGESANDOUTINGSTO3ACRED3ITESs 3OCIAL*USTICE!WARENESSAND)NVOLVMENT

Chaplains: Sr. Bernadette Purcell

Phone: 01 404 2615

Rev. William Deverell (086 803 0239)

7EBWWWITTDUBLINIECURRENTSTUDENTSERVICESFACILITIESCHAPLAINCYSERVICE

Centre for Learning and Teaching

The transition to higher education is very

EXCITINGANDCANALSOBECHALLENGINGASSTUDENTSATTHIRDLEVELAREEXPECTEDTOtake greater individual responsibility for

their own learning. The Centre for Learning

and Teaching provides a scaffolding

specically to support rst year students

in meeting the challenges involved in

more independent learning. The Centres

services are available to all students. You

can request additional tutorials on subjects

causing difculty, attend revision clinics

and attend IT training workshops. You will

also be able to get information and advice

ONISSUESRELATINGTOACADEMICSTUDYSKILLSand contributes to the development of the

Centre.

Student workshops are advertised on the

#E,4WEBSITEHTTPWWWITTDUBLINIE3TUDENT,IFE#E,4STUDENT

26 www.ittdublin.ie

The Centre for Learning and Teaching can

BECONTACTEDONORVIAemail: celt@ittdublin.ie.

Services available:

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clinics

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individual and group

s )4WORKSHOPSTRAININGANDSUPPORTs !SSISTIVE4ECHNOLOGYTRAININGAND

support

s 2EVISIONCLINICSANDSUPPORT

4EXTMESSAGINGISWIDELYUSEDTOcommunicate with students about events

and changes in the timetable.

Throughout the academic year a variety

of academic supports will be organised

for students to ensure they have the

opportunity to realise their full potential.

CELT will assist you as much as possible

to make the best of the opportunities

provided for you in ITT Dublin. However,

it is your responsibility to be active in

the academic process by organising and

planning your learning with the personal

freedom that makes third level different

to second level comes the personal

responsibility of making the best of it! The

Centre for Learning and Teaching looks

forward to assisting you to develop your

academic skills for higher education.

Centre for Learning and Teaching: Phone:

n%MAILCELT ITTDUBLINIE7EBHTTPWWWITTDUBLINIE3TUDENT,IFE#E,4

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ITT Dublin sees its library as vitally important to the

provision of a quality learning environment for all

students and researchers. The library supports the

Institute in terms of its teaching, learning, research

and development goals. Through its learning resources

and knowledge, it also gives individuals the life skills

necessary to play an active role in society and the

workplace.

The library works closely with the academic

departments to ensure students achieve high levels

of literacy, reading, learning, critical thinking, problem

solving and ICT skills. Our librarians also contribute to

effective and appropriate information use through their

understanding of copyright and plagiarism issues.

Librarians further assist students by providing subject-

specic support across each of the disciplines and

Your partner in learning

The Library

The library supports the Institute in terms of its teaching, learning, research and development goals.

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disseminating high-quality learning

materials. Each librarian acts as a

subject liaison assigned to an academic

department, advising students on the

library materials that are available, providing

information skills training and helping them

with subject and research queries.

The range of materials available to

students includes:

s ANEXTENSIVECOLLECTIONOFBOOKSANDjournals

s ONLINEDATABASESs NEWSPAPERSs PASTEXAMPAPERS

The library also provides access to a wide

range of e-books, multimedia material

ANDDIGITISEDTEXTSCOVERINGALLTHEMAJORdisciplines of the Institutes academic

programmes.

Through our interlibrary loan service and

reciprocal borrowing agreements with

other Institutes of Technology, the library

further increases the quality and availability

of learning resources.

The electronic library service at ITT Dublin

EXTENDSTHELEARNINGENVIRONMENTBEYONDTHEPHYSICALBUILDINGOFFERINGmEXIBLEservices and resources to students and

staff at times that suit them. Students can

access a range of services 24 hours a day

via the library website and online library

catalogue. These include:

s ONLINEARTICLESANDBOOKSs EXAMPAPERSs APERSONALISEDPORTALs BOOKINGSERVICEFORBOOKLOANSs STUDYROOMSs /NLINETUTORIALSs @!SKALIBRARIANFACILITY

In terms of space, equipment and

storage, the physical library building

offers a comfortable and vibrant learning

environment conducive to learning and

study. Facilities include:

s 'ROUPSTUDYROOMSWHICHFACILITATEgroup learning and discussion

s 1UIETSTUDYSPACESANDINDIVIDUALSTUDYcarrels

s !COMPUTERLABWITHDATAPROJECTIONfacilities (for training purposes)

s )4ANDCOMPUTINGFACILITIESINCLUDINGnetworked PCs, notebooks and

wireless internet access

Opening hours

Library opening hours are in line with the

ACADEMICYEARWITHEXTENDEDOPENINGHOURSPRIORTOANDDURINGEXAMPERIODS

For more information about the library,

please consult the library website at

HTTPLIBRARYITTDUBLINIE

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The International Ofce at ITT Dublin offers a warm welcome to our

International partners from Nanjing, Shanghai and Hong Kong in China,

Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, United States of

America, Brasil and Europe.

We aim to make every students time in ITT Dublin a pleasant and rewarding

one, we will help you settle into life in Dublin and your studies at college.

Currently ITT Dublin does not accept direct application for 1st year entry into

its undergraduate programmes. International students who wish to apply

for 1st year undergraduate programmes should apply directly through The

Central Applications Ofce www.cao.ie.

Non-EU applicants should email international@ittdublin.ie

Postgraduate applicants should email international@ittdublin.ie

The Institute has developed co-operation with over forty higher education institutions throughout Europe.

PerspectiveThe International

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ERASMUS

The Institute has developed co-operation

with over forty higher education

institutions throughout Europe.

While many programmes are geared

to career opportunities based at home,

many graduates will nd themselves

working in an international environment

ANDSOMEMAYCHOOSETOGAINEXPERIENCEabroad. The Institute has developed co-

operation with over forty higher education

institutions and organizations throughout

Europe. A year abroad in one of our

partner institutions can be an integral

part of some programmes whether it is

to pursue academic or work placement

opportunities.

The International Ofce

The International Ofce strives to

encourage vision and quality in the

Institutes international activity by

disseminating information on opportunities

for students to study abroad, to promote

partnerships with industrial, social, cultural

and educational institutions outside the

European Union. It provides support to

international students on campus and

seeks to develop an international outlook

among students and staff.

Administrator:

Angela Feeney, M.A., H. Dip. Ed., Grad.

Dip. Trans.

Erasmus Co-ordinator:

Tara McKiernan B.A., M. Phil.

Secretariat: Marian Maguire

Tel: +353 1 4042333

Email: InternationalOfce@ittdublin.ie

We aim to make every students time in ITT Dublin a pleasant and rewarding one, we will help you settle into life in Dublin and your studies at college.

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A Research Institute

ITT DublinThe main focus of research activity at ITT Dublin

is towards applied research and development.

This is supported and strengthened by strategic

partnerships with other universities and colleges

and with industry partners. Our strategic

partnerships with other universities and colleges

in the greater Dublin region facilitate access to a

variety of specialist facilities and taught modules

to further enrich the postgraduate student learning

EXPERIENCE

Key areas of research include

s -ICROSENSORSFORCLINICALRESEARCHANDANALYSISincluding biomedical sensors devices for disease

diagnosis and the wider application of these

TECHNOLOGIESTOFOREXAMPLEENVIRONMENTALANDfood analysis

Research Vision:ITT Dublin aims to be a leader in research and scholarly activity in the region, to act as a Centre of Excellence for targeted research which can act as a regional and national resource for industry and other stakeholders, and contribute in a unique way to the success of fourth level education in Ireland.

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s -ICROBIALHOSTINTERACTIONSnSEEKINGTOunderstand the molecular interactions

leading infections with a view to

identifying and developing novel targets

FORTHERAPEUTICINTERVENTIONANDORvaccine development for prevention of

infection

s 0HARMACEUTICALRESEARCHANDdevelopment including drug discovery,

MOLECULARCHARACTERIZATIONTOXICITYstudies, and characterization of

pharmaceutical products to aid process

development and optimization

s "IOMECHANICALENGINEERINGFOCUSEDon orthopedics (design and testing

of orthopedic implants and materials

USEDINBONERECONSTRUCTIONREPAIRbiomechanics, design, FEA and CFD

analysis, and rapid prototyping

s #OMPUTINGANDSOFTWAREDEVELOPMENTfocused on ontologies to model

orthogonal aspects of e-learning and

enterprise software technologies

s 3OCIAL-EDIA2ESEARCHLOOKINGATa variety projects ranging from the

theoretical foundations of Social Media

to demonstration of novel applications of

the technologies.

s /RGANIZATIONALBEHAVIOURTHEUSEOFSOCIALMEDIATECHNOLOGYBYPUBLICANDprivate sector organizations, and on

motivation.

s &RANCO)RISHSTUDIESEXAMININGTHEhistorical, literary, spiritual, cultural and

other links between France and Ireland

For students interested in pursuing

research as a career path beyond their

primary degree, the Institute provides

advice and support on funded research

programme at Masters and PhD levels,

and scholarships including the colleges

own Presidents Research Award scheme.

Postgraduate Studies by Research at ITT Dublin

Postgraduate students can undertake

research studies in either full-time or part-

time mode leading to Masters and PhD.

Research degrees involve undertaking a

course of independent research that is

original in content and ultimately adds to

our overall understanding of the world

around us. Structured PhD programmes

are provided which combine both original

research and the development of the

students advanced knowledge and skills.

These programmes are run in conjunction

with other partner institutions and provide

the candidates opportunities to network

with other like-minded researchers across

Dublin.

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From 2013, ITT Dublin will work with its

Dublin Technological University Alliance

partners at Dublin Institute of Technology

(DIT) and Institute of Technology

Blanchardstown (ITB) to provide a unied

Structured PhD programme that can be

tailored to meet the specic needs of the

individual student. The DTU Alliance is also

progressing towards the establishment

of a single Graduate Research Studies

School operating across the DTU that will

add signicantly to the strength, depth

and range of opportunities available to its

postgraduate research students. The DTU

also operate a joint open access repository

for publications (ARROW operated by DIT).

Postgraduate research studies in the

specialist area concerned are carried out

under the supervision and guidance of a

suitably qualied Academic staff member,

or in some cases, a team of Academics

where the research project has been

designed by a Research Centre or Group.

Through Structured PhD programmes,

access can also be gained to other

researchers and facilities to enrich the

INDIVIDUALSTUDENTLEARNINGEXPERIENCEAcademic supervision is central to the

successful completion of postgraduate

research work. Supervisors play a key

role in designing the research project,

guiding the postgraduate student in their

work, maintaining the general direction

of the research, setting and maintaining

appropriate targets & academic standards,

along with preparing the student for

submission of their nal thesis for

EXAMINATION

Current research activity at ITT Dublin is

FOCUSEDINANUMBEROFAREASOFEXPERTISEinvolving collaboration internally and

EXTERNALLYBETWEENGROUPSOFRESEARCHERSwithin and across a number of disciplines.

Full details on research taking place at the

Institute along with postgraduate research

opportunities can be obtained on the

)NSTITUTEWEBSITEATHTTPWWWITTDUBLINIE2ESEARCHAT)44$UBLIN

The current areas of recognized research

EXPERTISEIN)44$UBLINARE

School of Science & Computing:

Health Science, Bio-Process Technology,

Antimicrobial Agents, Peptide Synthesis,

Microbial Pathogenesis, Cancer Therapies,

Pharmaceutical Science, Nanotechnology,

Sensor Technology, Supramolecular

Chemistry, Molecular Modelling, NMR

Spectroscopy, Asymmetric Synthesis,

Process Analytical Technology (PAT),

E-learning, Mobile Computing, Grid

Computing, Interoperable Systems and

THE3EMANTIC7EB#OMPLEX%MERGENTSystems

Academic supervision is central to the successful completion of postgraduate research work.

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School of Engineering:

Bio-Engineering, Medical Devices,

Wireless and RF Technology, Control,

Vision & Learning Systems, Thin Film and

Sensor Technologies, Communications

Technology, Integrated Manufacturing

Design and Production, Rapid Prototyping,

Energy and Environment

School of Business & Humanities:

Creative Digital Media (Radio, Photography,

Multimedia and Digital TV), Continental

Languages & European Socio-cultural

Studies, Social Sciences, Education,

Management Research

Research Centres located at ITT Dublin

Centre of Applied Science for Health

(CASH)

The Centre of Applied Science for Health

(C.A.S.H.) nurtures interdisciplinary

research leading to the development

of intellectual property and its

commercialization. It aims in particular to

generate new scientic knowledge in the

areas of Strategies for Combating Difcult

and Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens,

Biomedical Devices, and, Pharmaceutical

Development and Analysis.

The centre was established at ITT Dublin

in 2007 with funding of 10.6M from the

Programme for Research in Third Level

Institutions Cycle 4 and co-funded by

the European Regional Development

Fund, and works through collaborations

with government agencies and industrial

partners, to generate new scientic

knowledge, which leads to the creation

of innovative technologies for improved

diagnostics and therapeutics.

In September 2012, ITT Dublin opened a

new 6 million research facility on campus

as part of the Centre of Applied Science for

Health. The facility adds new laboratories

equipped to a high standard including

laboratories for Microbiology, Biochemistry,

Tissue culture, Confocal microscopy,

Synthetic Chemistry, Materials & Surface

Analysis, Analytical Instrumentation and

Biomechanical engineering. It also includes

three multipurpose labs re-congurable

to suit a variety of uses and designed to

attract and support co-location of industry-

academic collaborative research.

The facility is primarily directed towards

research but will also have an educational

aspect as nal years undergraduate

students regularly undertake projects

linked to research activity. Outputs from

research inform the ongoing development

of taught programmes ensuring they retain

currency and relevance to the market

place.

CASH aims to provide research outcomes

that make a positive contribution to

public well-being whilst also providing

competitive advantages to Irish industry.

We aim to respond to scientic,

commercial, and societal challenges for the

creation of new knowledge, technologies,

supports to industry, and the production

of well qualied M.Sc. and Ph.D. level

graduates to support the developing Irish

knowledge economy.

For more information on CASH please

contact Dr. Ken Carroll, CASH Centre

Manager on 01-4042090 or e-mail ken.

carroll@ittdublin.ie .

Microsensors for Clinical Research &

Analysis Centre (MiCRA)

The technological focus of MiCRA lies in

the development of electrochemical sensor

technologies for detection of a variety of

MEDICALVETERINARYENVIRONMENTALFOODrelated molecules based on point-of-care

POINTOFUSECONCEPTS4HECENTREPLACESa signicant emphasis on the support of

industry R&D programmes focused on

development of electrochemical sensors.

The centre, now a designated Technology

'ATEWAYFUNDEDBY%XPERTISE)RELANDworks closely with industry, providing

EXPERTISEANDRESEARCHCAPABILITYTODESIGNANDDEVELOPNEXTGENERATIONPRODUCTSAND

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aid in the development and optimization

of current technologies and products.

In parallel, the centre carries out its

own research aimed at the generation

of ever faster and more sensitive

methods of detecting trace molecules,

creating intellectual property (IP) and the

SUBSEQUENTEXPLOITATIONOFTHIS)0THROUGHpatents and licenced.

MiCRA have a range of advanced level

capabilities including leading edge

capabilities for micro and nano fabrication

of high quality designed structures using

cheap, non-labour intensive methodologies

and their subsequent characterization. They

also have advanced materials and surface

analysis capabilities including scanning

electron microscopes, atomic force

microscopy, and drop shape analyzers and

others to support the development of bio-

components for bio-sensors. MiCRA have

strong national and international linkages

with research groups across the world. For

FURTHERDETAILSCONTACTHTTPWWWMICRAIEOR#ENTREMANAGER$R*AMES(AYES01-404-2084 james.hayes@ittdublin.ie

Centre of Microbial Host Interactions

(CMHI)

The CMHI is a research centre focused

on the investigation of the molecular

interactions that occur between microbes

and their hosts that contribute to the

pathogenesis of disease. Through

these studies, they aim to identify

CRITICALMOLECULESANDEXPLOITTHEMASPOTENTIALVACCINEAGENTSANDORAStargets for therapeutic intervention. Once

identied, the group then looks at the

commercialization of IP relating to vaccine

candidates, and the design, synthesis

and development of novel anti-microbial

molecules.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Institute

Centre & Pharmaceutical Analysis

The research grouping is focused on the

application of advanced spectroscopic

methods to the characterization and

structural conrmation of molecules. The

group use leading edge technologies

and their work supports industry based

research and development efforts

SEEKINGTODESIGNNEWMOLECULESANDOR

Current research activity at ITT Dublin is focused in a number of areas of expertise involving collaboration internally and externally between groups of researchers within and across a number of disciplines.

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optimize processes for the production of

pharmaceutical intermediate and nished

products. Amongst the technologies

used deployed are NMR (300 & 500MHz

including solid state probe) to characterize

compounds and intermediates; provides

analytical services to industry; capability is

supplemented by access to LCMSMS and

other spectroscopic analytical methods

Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is now

being increasingly introduced into the

pharmaceutical industry to support the

manufacture of intermediate and nished

pharmaceutical products. PAT includes

use of a variety of advanced spectroscopic

and other techniques (e.g. NIR, FTNIR,

Raman microscopy, rheology, particle size

analysis, differential scanning calorimetry,

THERMOGRAVIMETRICANALYSISTOFOREXAMPLEstudy drug distribution in tablets, aid

the denitive identication of powders

ACTIVEINGREDIENTSOROTHEREXCIPIENTSand support company R&D and process

OPTIMIZATIONDEVELOPMENTACTIVITY&URTHERdetails on NMRics is available from Dr.

Brian Murray (brian.murray@ittdublin.ie)

and on PAT from Dr. Edwin Carey (ed.

carey@ittdublin.ie).

Department of Computing

Social Media Research Group

The Social Media Research Group (SMRG)

conducts research in a wide spectrum of

projects under the Social Media umbrella.

0ROJECTSRANGEFROMTHOSEWHICHEXTENDthe theoretical foundations of Social

Media to those which demonstrate novel

applications of the technologies. Recent

projects include

s 0ERSONALITY"ASED2ECOMMENDERSystems

s #HARACTERISATIONAND#LUSTERINGOFTHEBlogosphere

s 0ERSONAL3ENSEIN3UBJECTIVE,ANGUAGEResearch

s !UTOMATIC!SSESSMENTCORRECTIONUSINGOntology Matching

s 6IRTUALLEARNINGENVIRONMENTSFORMedical Information System training

The Social Web can provide a source of

KNOWLEDGETOENHANCEEXISTING#USTOMERRelationship Management (CRM) tools

SERVINGFOREXAMPLEASAMARKETINGtool, a means of managing purchasing,

partners, sales and customer support, and

more recently as a means of acquiring

insights into trends and sentiment towards

PRODUCTSANDSERVICESUSINGTEXTMININGtechniques.

Open data is data in machine processable

format, which is freely available to

everyone to use, without restrictions

from copyright, patents etc. e.g. Public

3ECTOR)NFORMATIONWHICHISEXPECTEDTOhave direct and indirect economic gains of

some 140bn throughout the EU alone.

Government produced Open Data can be

mined to identify trends and to predict

future needs of communities. Research

is focusing on design of infrastructure

which will allow for the (semi-) automatic

IDENTIlCATIONEXTRACTIONINTEGRATIONANDmanagement of data sourced on the

Social Web and from Open Data sources.

Further details are available from John

Cardiff (john.cardiff@ittdublin.ie).

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Mechanical Engineering Research

Bioengineering Technology Centre

(BTC)

The BTC (Bioengineering Technology

Centre) has a vision to improve human

health and quality of life by applying

engineering principles to medical problems

ultimately leading to innovative applications

in clinical practice. The centre has an 8

AXISMATERIALTESTMACHINETHEONLYONEOFits type in Europe) designed to be capable

of testing spines in fatigue with a full

range of motion. The group works in close

collaboration with medical consultants.

3COLIOSISISASPINALDEFORMITYEXHIBITINGcombinations of both lateral bending and

TORSIONALEFFECTS!PPROXIMATELYof all adolescents have some degree of

scoliosis, and 10% of these have curves

which require medical attention beyond

monitoring. The condition is a combined

bending and twisting of the spinal column

affecting mainly the thoracic (middle

spine) or the lumbar (lower spine). It is

sometimes progressive and distorts the

chest and back. Scoliosis affects mainly

ADOLESCENTSOFBOTHSEXESBUTISMOREcommon in girls.

Current research involves the investigation

of two methods of spinal stabilization:

1. Posterior Dynamic Stabilization (PDS)

which utilises special mechanical

components (screws & rods) that allows

limited movement of the spine.

+YPHOPLASTYWHICHINVOLVESINmATINGa balloon within a vertebral body (to

recover the vertebrae shape) which

also creates a void within the body,

into which bone cement such as

polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is

injected.

These devices are designed with the

intent of providing stabilization of the

spine, eliminating pain and preserving

the integrity of the facet joints and

intervertebral disc in the case of trauma

injury (such as collapsed vertebra) and

deformities (such as Scoliosis).

Further details are available from the lead

researchers Fiona McEvoy (ona.mcevoy@

ittdublin.ie) and Stephen Tiernan (stephen.

tiernan@ittdublin.ie).

Electronic Engineering Research

Active research in electronic engineering is

currently focused on the areas of

s $EVELOPMENTOF&LEXIBLE-ULTIMEDIACompression Engine for ASIC Based

Architectures

s &IBRE/PTIC)NTERROGATION3YSTEMSFOR#HEMICAL"IOPHARMACEUTICAL0ROCESSES

s 2ADIO&REQUENCY4ECHNOLOGY#ENTRE(RFTC)

Flexible Multimedia Compression

Engine

Design of hardware systems enabling

image compression from a variety of

PROTOCOLSINCLUDING(-0%'(mASH(-0%'PART(%6#H265 (2012), Motion JPEG2000 (only for

server side acceleration), RDP8(Microsoft),

($8#ITRIXAND0#O)06-7AREBecause these protocols never all run

at the same time, the aim is to design a

multimedia engine which can compress

and decompress any two of the listed

protocols but with a silicon footprint which

is signicantly less than having a separate

engine for each such that this engine can

BEUSEDASASOLUTIONWITH-ICROSOFT#ITRIXor Teradici thin clients. The implementation

TARGETISBROADCASTQUALITYXPIXELSFPS&URTHERDETAILSAREAVAILABLEfrom Dick Gahan (rgahan@ittdublin.ie).

Fibre Optic Interrogation System for a

Chemical/Biopharmaceutical Process

The research aims to demonstrate the

capability of a Fibre Optic Interrogation

system to obtain data from the FBG

sensors in a real industrial environment

ANDTHEINTEGRATIONOFONLINECHEMICALBIOpharmaceutical process measurements,

WITHANEXISTINGNETWORKEDPROCESSmonitoring and control (SCADA) system.

Reinforcement and enhancement of our

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knowledge of advanced process control

ANDmUIDmOWSYSTEMSINVOLVINGTHEcontrol and supervision of a multivariable

process using an innovative FBG sensor

approach will enable signicant process

optimization and development with

associated competitive advantage.

Translation of dimension (XYZ) data

measured by the FBG sensors cab be

converted into practical information about

the behavior of a process system or the

MASSmOWRATEANDVISCOSITYINAPIPEthis data will provide detailed knowledge

of the system performance, and identify

critical zones. The research aims to

produce and commercialize an optical

based embedded sensor system that is

capable of measuring a variety of system

parameters such as temperature, stress,

STRAINANDmOWPROPERTIES&URTHERDETAILSare available from Dick Gahan (rgahan@

ittdublin.ie).

Radio Frequency Technology Centre

The mission of the RFTC is to provide

radio frequency and electronics applied

research services to companies by way

of supporting project collaboration and

partnership projects. Areas of research

include:

s $EVELOPMENTOFAHIGHFREQUENCYdevelopment test-bed to support RF

circuit design and power transistor load

pull analysis.

s 2&CIRCUITDESIGNUPTO'(Z:IGBEE(IEE 802.15.4) radio front end

OPTIMISATIONFORRANGEEXTENSION2&0!$IPLEXERS&ILTERS!NTENNA2&3WITCHESBaluns, Matching circuits using SMT

components, screening)

s .ATIONALWINNERFORRESEARCHON2&Load-Pull techniques for high frequency

power transistor optimisation.

The fundamental research question is

whether novel test and measurement

techniques can be used to improve the

sensitivity of microwave receivers in the

2 GHz to 6 GHz range. There is a growing

demand for low cost, low energy wireless

MONITORINGSYSTEMSWITHEXTENDEDRANGE%XTENDEDRANGEISDESIRABLEASITreduces the number of wireless routers

or repeaters that need to be deployed

in a large building or campus. One way

TOEXTENDRADIORANGEISTOINCREASEtransmitter power; however there are

regulatory upper limits in terms of power

spectral density.

Further details are available from Brian

Keogh (brian.keogh@ittdublin.ie).

Department of Humanities

National Centre for Franco-Irish

Studies (NCFIS)

This centre was established to act as a

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conduit for research into the historical,

literary, spiritual, cultural and other links

between France and Ireland. It further

seeks to attract postgraduate students to

carry out research on areas directly related

to the core activities of the Centre, and to

develop research networks between third

level institutions in France and Ireland with

an interest in all things Franco-Irish.

Why Do Postgraduate Research at ITT Dublin?

Research is central to the mission of the

Institute of Technology Tallaght (ITT Dublin).

The Institute has a vibrant community

of postgraduate students conducting

research in a modern environment with

state-of-the-art technology and facilities.

Postgraduate students benet from the

many advantages that are on offer at the

Institute including:

s "ROADRANGEOFINDIVIDUALANDmultidisciplinary research degree

programmes from Masters to Doctoral

levels

s (IGHQUALITYACADEMICSTAFFPROVIDINGquality supervision and support

s )NSTITUTE2ESEARCH#ENTRESWITHANinternational reputation for performing

high quality fundamental and applied

research

s 3TRONGLINKSWITHINDUSTRYHOSPITALSANDother academic institutions including

involvement in National Research

Centres and facilities there

s &LEXIBLEMODESOFSTUDYs !NEXPANDINGPOSTGRADUATESTUDENT

body

s 3TATEOFTHEARTSPECIALISTRESEARCHfacilities and library

s !CCESSIBLEPERSONALANDWELFAREservices

s %XCELLENTOPPORTUNITIESTOPURSUESPORTSrecreational and cultural interests.

Research Degree Admission Process

Applications for postgraduate study by

research can be considered at any time of

the year. However, most applications tend

to be at the beginning of the academic

year. Prospective applicants should make

contact with possible supervisors in

good time to allow discussions on the

research topic and to obtain information

about funding mechanisms. Advice on

the availability of scholarships and funding

mechanisms is also available from the

$EVELOPMENTAND%XTERNAL3ERVICES/FlCEPreliminary meetings can be arranged

by making contact based on research

interests, by looking at the Institutes

web pages, or by enquiry to the relevant

Head of Department, who will put you in

contact with the appropriate Academic

staff member. Students are normally

required to have obtained First or Second

Class Honours degrees in a relevant area.

It is usually necessary to obtain funding

for conducting research degree study at

the Institute. All postgraduate funding

opportunities are publicly advertised and

are also posted on the Institutes research

web pages. Information on how to apply

for admission to postgraduate research

degree programmes is available from the

Ofce of the Registrar.

The Institute has a vibrant community of postgraduate students conducting research in a modern environment with state-of-the-art technology and facilities.

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Applying fora place at ITT Dublin

Standard Applicants to Higher Certicate and Bachelor Degree Programmes Level 6 and 7

To be eligible for entry to any of the Higher Certicate

and Ab-Initio Bachelor Degree programmes you must

obtain at least grade D3 in ve subjects in the Leaving

Certicate at ordinary level including English or Irish and

Mathematics. For the purpose of meeting minimum

entry requirements only, results from any number

of sittings of the Irish Leaving Certicate may be

combined, see special Maths requirement for Bachelor

Degrees in Engineering. Results from comparable

EXAMINATIONSINOTHER%5#OUNTRIESAREALSOACCEPTEDInstruction is through English and applicants who do

Application for entry to the full-time rst year of any Higher Certicate, Bachelor Degree and Honours Bachelor Degree programmes must be made through the Central Applications Office (CAO) mechanism. www.cao.ie

41www.ittdublin.ie

not have Leaving Certicate English will

have to provide evidence of equivalent

competence.

Bonus Points for Mathematics awarded:

A bonus of 25 points will be allocated to

students who achieve a grade D3 or above

in higher level mathematics. This means

THATTHEMAXIMUMCUMULATIVE,EAVINGCerticate points total will increase from

TOEXISTINGMAXIMUMPOINTSPLUSbonus points).

Foundation Level Mathematics

A pass in Foundation Level Mathematics

at A2 level or higher will be considered as

meeting the minimum entry requirements

for courses which currently require a

minimum entry level D3 in Ordinary

Leaving Certicate Mathematics. Students

with Foundation level Mathematics at A2

level or higher must have passed ve other

subjects with a minimum grade of OD3.

A pass in Foundation Level Mathematics

at B3 will be considered as meeting the

entry requirements for TA 022 (Hons)

Bachelor in Arts Creative Digital Media. A

Higher Level E may be used to satisfy the

entry requirement in Mathematics but will

not receive points. Students with a HE in

Mathematics must have passed ve other

subjects with a minimum grade of OD 3.

Foundation Level Irish

A grade B3 in Foundation Level Irish is

acceptable for meeting the minimum

entrance requirements for all Higher

Certicate Programmes. Students with

a B3 in foundation Level Irish must have

passed ve other subjects with a minimum

grade of OD3 including Maths.

Standard Applicants for Honours Degree Programmes Level 8

These programmes allow for direct

Leaving Certicate entry. The minimum

entry requirement for an Ab-Initio

Level 8 Honours Degree programme is

normally Grade C3 in two Higher Level

papers, together with Grade D3 in four

other subjects of the Leaving Certicate

%XAMINATION/THERPROGRAMMESPECIlCadmission criteria may also apply.

For further details please refer to the

programme information.

Foundation Level Mathematics may be

used for the purpose of determining

Leaving Certicate points and where it

is so used the following scale will apply:

A1 A2 B1 B2

20 15 10 5

Instruction is through

English and applicants

who do not have Leaving

certicate English will have

to provide evidence of

equivalent competence.

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Selection of Applicants

For Applicants, selection is based on

points. Points are calculated by adding

TOGETHERTHEPOINTSSCOREDINTHEBESTSIXsubjects in a single sitting of the Leaving

#ERTIlCATE%XAMINATION

Higher Education Links Scheme FETAC (NCVA) applicants

ITT Dublin participates in the links scheme

which facilitates entry of FETAC (NCVA)

Level 5 and 6 graduates. Recognised

Level 5 programmes and ITT Dublin

programmes they articulate with are

listed at the back of the prospectus. The

Institute reserves a number of places on

each programme for qualied applicants.

Entry is possible through the CAO

mechanism. Applicants are judged solely

on their Level 5 Certicate performance

and are treated separately by the CAO.

Entry is competitive the highest scoring

candidates are offered places until the

QUOTAISEXHAUSTED!PPLICANTSSHOULDindicate on their CAO Application Form

whether they wish to be considered for

this entry route

A record of achievement does not meet

the minimum entry requirements.

All FETAC level 5 and FETAC level 6 awards

WILLBESCOREDTODELIVERAMAXIMUMOF400 CAO points.

For approved FETAC links go to the back

section of this prospectus.

Mature and Non Standard Applications

The Institute encourages applications

from Mature and Non Standard applicants.

Such applicants must apply through the

CAO system and must clearly state all

relevant details on the CAO Application.

They should include all relevant supporting

documentation including, where

appropriate, testimonials from employers,

when applying. Certied transcripts and

English translations of qualications not

issued in English must also be furnished

with the application. In a number of cases

applicants for mature or non standard

entry may be required to attend an

INTERVIEWANDORASSESSMENT

A person who, by 1 January of the year

HESHESEEKSADMISSIONHASREACHEDthe age of 23 years, will be regarded as a

Mature Applicant. Mature Applicants may

not be required to meet the minimum

entry requirements specied for standard

applicants. Mature Applicants will be

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considered on their merits, taking into

ACCOUNTTHEIRWORKANDLIFEEXPERIENCEKnowledge and skills gained through

EXPERIENTIALLEARNINGMAYBECONSIDEREDINTHECONTEXTOFTHECURRICULUMOFTHEprogramme for which they have applied.

Particular consideration will be paid to

applicants who demonstrate a special

interest in a relevant subject area or who

have demonstrated their commitment

by undertaking some preparatory

PROGRAMMEWORKANDOREXAMINATIONSCandidates are judged on their individual

merits. With increasing applications from

mature candidates it is necessary to

rank applicants for available places. It is

important therefore, that full use in made

of the CAO Application to ensure that all

relevant information and documentation

on achievements are included. Mature

applicants may be invited for interview and

or assessment.

Non Standard Applicants

These are applicants who are not of

mature years but who wish to have

TAKENINTOACCOUNTQUALIlCATIONSANDORachievements additional to, or alternative

to, the Leaving Certicate. Such

qualications may have been gained from

other full or part-time study.

International Students

The Institute encourages applications

from international students. Applicants

interested in joining year one of an

undergraduate programme should apply

directly to the Central Applications Ofce,

Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway,

Ireland: 00353 91 509800. WWW.CAO.ie

Applicants interested in joining one of our

UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMMESATYEAR4 level (advanced standing) should contact

the Admissions Ofce of the Institute.

Applicants presenting with school examinations other than the Irish Leaving Certicate Examination, FETAC Qualications, or Gc(S)E Examinations

4HERESULTSOFSCHOOLLEAVINGEXAMINATIONSother than the above mentioned are

scored so that applicants can be assessed

in the same way as other applicants in

the points system. In order to gain entry

applicants must meet 1) the minimum

entry requirements, 2) the English

language requirement, 3) any specic

subject requirements and 4) the points

requirements for the course. Further

details of how this comparison is made are

available on our website in the How to

!PPLY#!/vSECTIONWWWITTALLAGHTIEadmissions

The offer of a place does not confer any

legal status as an applicant. All foreign

applicants who have been offered places

will be required to complete all the normal

legal requirements (as laid down by the

Results from comparable examinations in other EU Countries are also accepted.

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Department of Justice, Equality and Law

Reform and the Department of Foreign

Affairs) to gain access to education in

this country before acceptance and

registration requirements can be brought to

a conclusion.

Applicants must apply through the CAO

system.

Disability/Specic Learning Difculty

The Institute is an equal opportunities

institution and welcomes and encourages

applications from students with special

needs. It is Institute policy to attempt to

provide appropriate support for its students

with physical disability or specic learning

problems within the limits of available

resources. The building and approaches

have been carefully designed to ensure

ease of access. Those with special needs

SHOULDCONTACTTHE)NSTITUTES!DMISSIONS!CCESS$ISABILITY3ERVICEWELLINADVANCEto discuss any special requirements that

they might have in the event that they are

admitted. The Institute is committed to

supporting students with special needs

to progress through their studies. Each

student has different needs. The Institute

is continually working to provide adequate

resources and systems including additional

tuition, dedicated equipment, specic

EXAMINATIONACCOMMODATIONSSIGNlanguage interpreters, readers and personal

assistants.

CAO Application

Please note that it is the applicants own

responsibility to ensure that the application

is submitted accurately and on time. In any

one year, you may not present more than

one application (either online or paper).

Application Dates:

Closing date: 1st Feb 2015

Applicants should avoid submitting an

application close to a Closing Date. The

#LOSING$ATECANNOTBEEXTENDED

Applications must be made to:

The Central Applications Ofce

Tower House

Eglinton St Galway Ireland

Tel: +353 91 509800

&AX

Web: www.cao.ie

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Leaving Certicate Vocational Programme

ITT Dublin treats the links modules as

a single subject and awards points as

follows:

Distinction 70

Merit 50

Pass 30

This is automatically computed by the CAO

ANDWILLCOUNTIFITISONEOFYOUSIXBESTsubjects.

Leaving Certicate Applied

The Leaving Certicate Applied (LCAP) was

designed primarily to prepare students for

the transition from school to working life. It

is not intended for direct transfer into third

level education. However students with

the LCAP who have completed a FETAC

level 5 awards can be considered for entry.

Advanced Entry

Applicants who already possess third level

qualications may be admitted to the more

advanced steps of a Higher Certicate,

Ordinary Degree or Honours Degree

programmes. Such applicants should have

the appropriate educational background

and level of achievement which is closely

RELATEDCOGNATEWITHTHESTANDARDOFTHEprogramme for which they have applied.

Such applicants do not apply through

CAO but should apply on-line to www.

applyfulltimeittdublin.ie

Add on Ordinary Bachelor and Honours Degrees

Progression from Higher Certicate to

Ordinary Bachelor Degree or from Ordinary

Degree