Research Degrees at LYIT
LYIT offers Research Masters and Doctoral Degrees in a partnership between the Schools of Business, Engineering, Science and Tourism and the Development Office.
LYIT currently has 50 registered Research Degree students in the disciplines of:
- Business
- Computing
- Science
Funding of Research Degree programmes is through:
- External research grant/bursary
- Industry funding
- Self funding.
Businesses and individuals with research ideas are encouraged to come forward with proposals for discussion with the Development Office. Please email Dr Pádraig Ó Gallchóir, Head of Research and Innovation, here.
Research Degree Programmes at LYIT, 2020/21
The following Research Masters opportunities are now available at LYIT for 2020/21.
School of Science:
| - Health benefits of Immersive Technologies: Bringing the Outdoors Indoor |
William Farrelly |
| - Analysis of societal and cultural factors into the spread of COVID-19 and the resultant economic impact |
Dr. Michael McCann |
Application Process
Informal enquiries on each project should be sent to the principal research supervisor. To apply for a Research Masters send your CV and cover letter via email to the relevant School below by noon 11 June.
Interviews for the School of Business will take place from 15 June.
Interviews for the School of Science will take place from 19 June.
Candidates should hold or expect to hold at least an Honours Degree in a relevant discipline
| School |
Head of School |
Email Address |
Telephone Number |
| Business |
School of Business |
Schoolofbusiness.admin@lyit.ie |
074 918 6201 |
| Engineering |
Denis McFadden |
denis.mcfadden@lyit.ie |
074 918 6402 |
| Science/Computing |
Dr Gertie Taggart |
gertie.taggart@lyit.ie |
074 918 6301 |
Academic Partnership PhD Opportunities
Any PhD opportunities at LYIT will be outlined here. Currently all PhD opportunities have been availed of at LYIT.