Graduate Studies & Research Opportunities in Information Technology (Level 9 & 10)
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| Aims and Objectives | | The Department of Information Technology offers you the opportunity to pursue Masters (MSc or MBS) and Doctorate (PhD) by Research. As a postgraduate you will be assigned one or more internal academic supervisors as well as other external supervisors where collaborative research projects are involved. You will have access to the entire range of resources within the Department and will be encouraged to carry out research to the highest standards.
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Approach to Research:
| | At LIT, there is a strong focus on postgraduate training and supervision. LIT is now part of the Shannon Consortium Graduate Training Development Network Programme, which provides an exceptional environment for postgraduate learners to develop research skills in preparation for a career towards leading research in the private and public sectors. |
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Current Research Area's:
| | Computer Forensics & Security
Computer Forensics Platforms
Computer Systems Security
System Analysis
User Cognition Analysis
Biometrics
E-Voting Systems
Data Networks For Specialist Applications
Wireless Networks
Energy Control and Management Networks
Powerline Carrier
Intelligent Power Grids
Data Communication Networks/Security
Embedded Network Devices
Enterprise Technology
Logistics and Supply Chain
RFID
Solutions Architectures
Computer Integrated Operations Management
Computer Based Training
Data Mining
Artificial Intelligence
Genetic Algorithms
Machine Learning
Education
Social Networking
Online Collaborative Technologies
E-Learning
Virtual Learning Environments
Semantic Web
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| Entry Procedure: | | The Normal Entry Standard for a Master’s Degree is an Honours Degree (Level 8) with a minimum level 2nd Class Honours in a field of study directly related to the subject matter of the Master’s Degree. After 12-18 months of successful study, you will have the opportunity to transfer to a PhD. If you are interested in pursuing a higher Degree within the Department of Information Technology, you should contact the research coordinator after identifying a research topic that aligns with the areas of expertise outlined above.
Research Coordinator for Information Technology:
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| For Further Information Contact: | |
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| School Contact Details: | | Telephone: +353 - 61- 208208 | Fax: +353 - 61- 208209 | e-mail: seit@lit.ie
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