Masters by Research - Cork Campus

Munster Technological Univeristy (MTU) is committed to supporting and promoting all aspects of academic formation of postgraduate students through its constituent faculties, colleges, schools and Academic Units. Such aspects include the research project, taught modules, personal development plan, induction, progression and transfer. Postgraduate research is carried out under the supervision and guidance of appropriately qualified members of academic staff of the Institute. A student may register at MTU for a research programme leading to awards at level 9 (Masters) and level 10 (Doctoral) levels, including doctorates carried out partially or completely in the workplace. MTU provides opportunities for postgraduate study on both a full-time and a part-time basis for individuals with diverse academic, industrial and professional backgrounds and aspirations.

Led by the Dean of Graduates Studies Dr Stephen Cassidy together with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Office directs development of all aspects of postgraduate study within the University. The responsibilities of the SGS Office include coordinating academic and administrative processes relevant to Postgraduates providing advice and support for both postgraduate students and research supervisors.

In order to qualify for entry to the Masters Register, an applicant is normally required to possess an Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) with a performance equivalent to at least a second class honours in a relevant field of study from a recognised degree-awarding institution.

Application Procedure
Step one: Choose a programme; MTU currently offers Masters by Research across all discipline areas within the University.

Step two: Check entry requirements; Students should confirm they are eligible to commence a research masters, if you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact the Graduate Studies Office by email Graduate.StudiesCork@MTU.ie or 021 4355099

Step Three: Find a supervisor; Once students know which area or topic they wish to research, a compatible supervisor should be sought. Please contact the Head of Department for that discipline areas who may be able to advise you regarding a potential supervisor. Your supervisor will help you prepare an outline proposal along with an application form to become registered as a student in MTU.

Step 4: Application; Completed application forms are returned to the School of Graduate Studies office along with supporting documents such as transcript of results and outline proposal of your research. Once you are registered, the fees office will contact you about paying your appropriate fee.

The normal duration of studies leading to the Degree of Master by Research for full-time students is twenty-one months (two academic years) from the date of admission to the Masters Register. In exceptional circumstances, the Institute may vary the required and permitted duration of the programme.

The annual fee for EU Postgraduate Research students commencing in 2019/2020 is €5,500.

• The Fees are charged annually over 2 years for a Masters and 3 years for a PhD Full-time.

• Students who require additional time to complete their studies will be charged €750 per annum.

International Tuition Fees/Scholarships
The current annual tuition fee in CIT is €12,000 for all levels of study. There are a limited number of scholarships of 25% available. Students will be evaluated for scholarship eligibility based on the documents submitted as part of their application.

Students should note that the Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2019-2020 only and are subject to change on an annual basis.

Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only. Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately to these institutions.

Full-time (On Campus) EU Postgraduate Students will also be liable for the €7 USI Levy.

For further information on the USI levy please go to: http://www.citsu.ie/_7-levy

Students will be notified of their fees by email to their CIT email account and in all cases, course fees must be paid before attending lectures.

Students can check their account balance and pay their fees online at www.cit.ie/pay

Failure to pay fees on time will result in a late payment fee of 10% being applied and students will no longer have access to IT Facilities.

• Where course fees are being funded by an employer, you are asked to seek payment or reimbursement from your employer. Where an employer requires an invoice in their Company name the employer must e-mail fees@cit.ie with the relevant details and the amount of Fees they will be funding.

• For Semesterised courses, students pay for the relevant modules at the beginning of each semester. Payment of fees by laser, debit or credit card can be made online at www.cit.ie/pay or by phoning +353 21 433 5440.

Students should familiarise themselves with the relevant section of the Student Regulations.

Please note that the Fees Office will use your CIT email account for important communications.

Withdrawing from a course
Students who wish to withdrawn from a course must notify the admissions office and complete a withdrawal form. Where Students fail to inform admissions of their withdrawal they will remain liable for any unpaid fees on their accounts. E-mail admissions@cit.ie

Refund Policy
All courses at CIT will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a course cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.

• A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses which do not proceed.

• A full refund will be given to students who withdraw before 5th September.

• Where students pay the online application fee to accept an offer they have 14 days in which to withdraw and claim a full refund provided the course has not commenced.

• A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for short courses, if requested up to one week after course commencement. No refunds will be given thereafter. A short Course is less than 12 weeks duration.

• A full refund (less 15% administration fee) will be given to applicants for semesterised and full year courses if requested up to one month after the commencement of Semester 1 and before the end of February for Semester 2. No refunds will be given thereafter.

• All applications for refunds must be made on the appropriate Refund Form which can be requested from the CIT Fees Office (email fees@cit.ie).

NB: Students are reminded to ensure that they have clearly understood all the terms of their enrolment with CIT, in particular clauses concerning refunds, deferments, waivers, course transfers, and visa applications (when applicable).

Contact the college for the next start date.

The CIT Research Community
The main focus of CIT research is to engage in excellent research that has social and economic impact in the region and beyond, creating sustainable employment, attracting and nurturing new businesses and educating a talented pool of innovative researchers. CIT researchers work with a wide range of world class international collaborators in Europe, India, Russia, China, Brazil, and the USA.

CIT's research activities are structured to have a direct and meaningful impact on industry, whilst at the same time being grounded in research excellence. Research activity in CIT is organised around Thematic Research Areas which are large multidisciplinary groups of researchers working on high-level research of strategic importance to the nation and smaller groups or individual researchers. As a CIT postgraduate researcher you will work within the Institute's Research and Innovation Ecosystem, designed to give you the experience that will drive your career in whatever direction you wish to take it.

The Thematic Research Areas are:
Information and Communications Technology research and innovation involving engineers and scientists from electronic engineering and computing takes place in the NIMBUS Research Centre and the SIGMA and RIOMH software groups. All work closely with industry. Activity in NIMBUS focuses on Cyberphysical Systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). NIMBUS is CIT's largest research centre and Ireland's largest centre devoted to IoT research. SIGMA focuses on applying advanced software and computational techniques to real world applications. RIOMH focuses on computing for virtualisation and infrastructure, security and data analytics. For RIOMH contact donna.oshea@cit.ie.

For NIMBUS contact john. barrett@cit.ie and for SIGMA contact haithem.afli@cit.ie

Lifesciences and Wellbeing research includes the BioExplore Research Centre, the NutRI, and MEDIC groups. BioExplore focuses on bio-analysis, diagnostics, antimicrobial screening, bioinformatics, peptide engineering and mass spectrometry. MEDIC focuses on the development of biomedical devices for the healthcare market. For BioExplore contact aidan. coffey@cit.ie and for MEDIC contact paddy.mcgowan@cit. ie. For NutRI contact aoife. mccarthy@cit.ie

Photonics research includes the CAPPA Research Centre which focuses on generating and harnessing light, impacting a wide range of areas, such as telecommunications, gas sensing, food and medical imaging. CAPPA works closely with industry. The Astronomy and Instrumentation Group (AIG) promotes the use of space science by industry and academia and develops and uses instruments for astronomy and other application domains. For CAPPA contact liam.lewis@cit.ie and for AIG contact niall.smith@ cit.ie

Maritime Energy and Sustainable Environment Research Cluster (MESE) research includes the Halpin Research and Innovation Centre, the Mechanical Systems Simulation and Optimisation (MeSSO) Group, and the Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Innovation Group (SIRIG). Halpin focuses on maritime research from its base at the National Maritime College of Ireland, MeSSO focuses on optimising the performance and design of mechanical systems, and SIRIG focuses on research related to sustainability with an emphasis on engineering infrastructure. For Halpin contact eileen.oleary@cit.ie, for MeSSO contact paul.osullivan@ cit.ie and for SIRIG contact joe. harrington@cit.ie.

Exercise and Health research includes the Hex-Spo Research Group. Hex-Spo focuses on Health & Exercise Promotion and Sports Coaching Science. Contact tara. coppinger@cit.ie or con.burns@ cit.ie.

Creative and Performing Arts research is of increasing importance that has impacts across many disciplines. It is an area that is seeing significant growth. CIT Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD) and the CIT Cork School of Music (CSM). For CCAD contact catherine. fehily@cit.ie and for CSM contact maria.judge@cit.ie

Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Innovation research includes the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence and the V-Linc Group. Hincks focuses on research in enterprise and entrepreneurship development. The objective is to further our understanding of how entrepreneurship contributes to economic growth, competitiveness and societal wellbeing. V-Linc focuses on research into clustering of companies and how this benefits their competitiveness. For Hincks contact helen.mcguirk@cit. ie and for V-Linc contact john.hobbs@ cit.ie.

Education and Learning research includes the Enterprise Engagement and Experiential Learning Group (E3LG) and the Educational Technology Group (EDTECH). E3LG focuses on engagement interactions between higher education institutions and external organisations, with a particular focus on experiential learning. EDTECH focuses on pedagogically-orientated research into the application of new and emerging technologies to facilitate learning at all levels. For E3LG contact irene.sheridan@cit.ie and for EDTECH contact gearoid.osuilleabhain@cit.ie.

The table summarises the thematic areas and the types of research conducted within each and may be a useful guide. If your research interests are not covered within the Thematic Research Areas then you can always contact the SGS Office for advice and assistance - graduate.school@cit.ie

Thematic Research Areas

Information and Communications Technology
• Internet of Things • Cyberphysical systems • Cybersecurity / data analytics • Energy • Water systems • Industry • Smart cities / People Behaviour / Assisted Living • Machine Learning • High Performance Computing

Maritime, Energy and Sustainable Environment
• Maritime safety & security; shipping transport and logistics; education and training • Energy retrofit • Building management • Micro-grid control • Mechatronics • Water & Wastewater Treatment • Renewable Energy • Sediment Behaviour & Management • Structural Engineering • Engineering Infrastructure

Life Sciences and Wellbeing
• Molecular diagnostics • Bio-therapeutics • BioInformatics • Virology • Gait analysis • Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Devices • Analytical chemistry • Toxicology

Health and Exercise
• Health and Exercise Promotion • Sport Science

Photonics
• Optics • Semiconductor Lasers • Spectroscopy • Optical instrumentation • Astronomy and Space Science

Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Innovation
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Development • Clustering

Creative and Performing Arts
• Fine art • Art therapy • Multimedia • Music • Music technology

Education & Learning
• E-learning and Educational Technology • Workplace partnerships & Experiential learning