Institute of Technology Carlow

 

While many of our current postgraduate researchers have transferred from honours degree programmes at IT Carlow and other Irish third level institutions, several researchers have come from further afield, having transferred from Scotland, Spain, France, Morocco and China. As part of their postgraduate studies, many postgraduate researchers at Carlow are provided with opportunities to travel and work in our European partner research institutes for up to six months. 

 

Considerable emphasis is also placed on the communication of the research results at relevant national and international conferences and in peer reviewed journals of international repute. Current students and graduates who are interested in pursuing a programme of research leading to Masters or Doctorate awards should, in the first instance, contact their Head of Department.

 

To read our policies and procedures for postgraduate research students, please click here »

 

Post Graduate Qualifications

 

At IT Carlow we offer you the chance to achieve two types of postgraduate qualifications..

Degree of Master (Research)

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Read about them below..

 

Degree of Master (Research)

Candidates for the Degree of Master (Research) will be expected to meet the Standard for the relevant broad field of learning (Science, Computing, Engineering, Business, Art and Design defined for awards at level 9 on the NFQ.

 

Learning outcomes at this level relate to the demonstration of knowledge and understanding which is the forefront of a field of learning. The outcomes relate to the application of knowledge, understanding and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar contexts related to the field of study. The outcomes are associated with an ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements. Outcomes associated with Level 9 would link with employment as a senior professional or manager with responsibility for the work outputs of teams.

Normally, the minimum duration of studies leading to the Degree of Master (Research) is 21 months (two academic years) from the date of admission to the Master's Register.

 

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be expected to meet the Standard for the relevant broad field of learning defined for awards at level 10 on the NFQ.

 

Learning outcomes at this level relate to the discovery and development of new knowledge and skills and delivering findings at the frontiers of knowledge and application. Further outcomes at this level relate to specialist skills and transferable skills required for managing, such as the abilities to critique and develop organisaltional structure and initiate change.

Normally, the minimum duration of studies leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is 3 academic years from the date of admission to the register.