Expand+For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate in 5 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 5
Subjects H5 0
Maths Grade O6/H...

Hide-For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and
• meet the minimum entry requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate in 5 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 5
Subjects H5 0
Maths Grade O6/H7
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

Helpful Leaving Certificate Subjects
English, Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Business Studies.

Minimum entry requirements may be satisfied by the results of more than one Leaving Certificate.

Foundation Level Mathematics
Most (but not all) CAO courses in CIT require Mathematics. A pass in Foundation Level Mathematics does not satisfy the entry requirements in regard to Mathematics. There are two exceptions to this rule, CR 655 Culinary Studies, and CR 657 Hospitality Studies, the requirement for O6/H7 Mathematics may also be satisfied by Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics.

Some courses have no requirement for Mathematics. A Grade F2 or higher in Foundation Level Mathematics is recognised as a subject for entry to CIT Crawford College of Art & Design: CR 210, CR 220; and CR 600. CIT Cork School of Music: CR 121; CR 125; CR 126; CR 127; CR 128; CR 129; and CR 700; and CIT Bishopstown Campus: CR 620 and CR 035.

In such cases CAO Points awarded for Foundation Level Mathematics as follows: F1 = 20 points, and F2 = 12 points.

CIT Mathematics Exam
Some students who apply for CIT courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, the Institute offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a CIT Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the CIT Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.

In order to sit the CIT Mathematics Examination, students MUST APPLY ONLINE (www.cit.ie/maths) by 12.00 noon on Monday 20th August 2018.

Important Information
The CIT Mathematics Examination is provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 21st August 2018 and is open to all applicants to CIT programmes. A fee will be charged to cover administration costs. In case of over-subscription, CIT reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for this examination.

This examination is not obligatory and does not result in the award of CAO points. Its sole purpose is to allow a student a second chance to achieve the qualifying standard in mathematics necessary for admission to certain CIT courses. It does not interfere in any way with an application made to other courses or colleges within the CAO system.

In June, sample mathematics examination papers and full details of the arrangements for the CIT Mathematics Examination will be posted on the CIT website at www.cit.ie/maths

The CIT Mathematics Examination reflects the actual Mathematical requirements of CIT programmes. It is marked according to procedures and criteria set out by the Department of Mathematics at CIT.

This examination is specifically for applicants who have applied through the CAO for courses in CIT.

This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system. A pass in the CIT Mathematics Examination (i.e. 40% in Paper 1 or 40% overall) will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Mathematics requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a Grade O6/H7 minimum in another Leaving Certificate subject.

Attaining a qualifying standard in the CIT Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in CIT. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

Expand+QQI Awards:
Admission to CIT
QQI operates within the National Framework of Qualifi cations (NFQ), and has awards (formerly FETAC awards) placed at Level 5 (Certifi cate) or Level 6 (Advanced Certifi cate) of the Framework. Holders of former FETAC a...

Hide-QQI Awards:
Admission to CIT
QQI operates within the National Framework of Qualifi cations (NFQ), and has awards (formerly FETAC awards) placed at Level 5 (Certifi cate) or Level 6 (Advanced Certifi cate) of the Framework. Holders of former FETAC awards at Level 5 of the NFQ should apply through the CAO system. Points will be allocated and will be used to place applicants in order, in the same rounds of CAO offers as Leaving Certifi cate applicants. Applicants must present a full award totaling 120 credits.

Practical steps to calculating your own scoring of QQI Awards in the CAO are available in the Learners Section (click on Higher Education Links Scheme) at www.qqi.ie Details of Minimum Entry Requirements for QQI Award. Holders and Portfolio guidelines are available on the QQI information section of www.cao.ie

Expand+Mature Students
A mature applicant must be 23 years of age by 1st January in the year of entry. Applications for ntry into Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate programme must be made through the CAO by 1st February each year. If an applicant ticks ...

Hide-Mature Students
A mature applicant must be 23 years of age by 1st January in the year of entry. Applications for ntry into Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate programme must be made through the CAO by 1st February each year. If an applicant ticks this box he/she will be expected to provide a Statement of Interest, relevant work experience, skills gained through experiential learning, and other qualifi cations will be considered in the assessment of these applications.

For further information please refer to the CIT Mature Student Guide or visit www.cit.ie/maturestudents and www.cao.ie

Contact
Mature Student Offi cer
T: 021 433 5109
E: maturestudent@cit.ie

Expand+1. Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government for all full-time third level students.
The fee for 2017/2018 is €3,000.

Students can apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (...

Hide-1. Student Contribution Charge
The Student Contribution Charge is an annual fee which is set by the Government for all full-time third level students.
The fee for 2017/2018 is €3,000.

Students can apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) for a grant which, if approved, may cover 100% of the Student Contribution Charge. Please visit www.susi.ie for information on Grants. The Application system opens in April each year so students should apply early. You do not need to know what course or college you will be attending when submitting an application.

2. Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Levy
The USI membership levy of €7.00 applies to all full-time undergraduate students and must be paid in September before the start of Semester 1. This Levy is not covered by a SUSI grant.

3. EU Tuition Fees
Many undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay tuition fees. Under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, the Government will pay these fees to the colleges instead.

Students undertaking a second undergraduate course, non-EU students, students studying by Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects (ACCS) mode, and students taking a year of a course for a second time (i.e. repeating a year/level) may be liable for tuition fees.

Payment of Fees
• Students are notified of their fees by e-mail to their CIT student e-mail account, CIT does not post out invoices unless specifically requested.
• Students are expected to pay 50% of their fees in September before the start of Semester 1 and the remaining 50% in January before the start of Semester 2.
• Students awaiting grant approval can apply to pay their fees in monthly instalments.

Refund of Fees paid
Full-time students who officially withdraw from their course before 31st October (Semester 1) or before 28th February (Semester 2) will be refunded their semester fees less a 15% administrative charge.

Students must complete an official Withdrawal Form and return it to the Admissions Office (E: admissions@ cit.ie) by 31st October or 28th February in order to be eligible for a refund.

Withdrawing from a Course
Should you wish to withdraw from your course at any stage during the academic year you must ensure that you inform the Admissions Office directly as it may impact on your €3,000 fees should you return to CIT or another third level institute in the future.

CIT Student Fees Office Contact Details:
The Student Fees Office is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building adjacent to the Admissions Office, Bishopstown Campus.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm
T: 00 353 21 433 5440
E: fees@cit.ie
W: www.cit.ie/coursefees

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 at 5:15pm.

Expand+What is Information Technology?
IT is concerned with implementing and maintaining the IT services and infrastructure required by organisations. It is primarily focused on supporting the computer hardware, networks, databases, web services and appli...

Hide-What is Information Technology?
IT is concerned with implementing and maintaining the IT services and infrastructure required by organisations. It is primarily focused on supporting the computer hardware, networks, databases, web services and applications required to provide IT Services.

First Year at a Glance
This course teaches you to Build and Manage IT Systems, areas you will study in first year include:
• Development of web pages
• Programming including coding in Java
• Hardware components of computing and how they interact
• Mathematics and Statistics
• How computer networks operate
• How to design software

About the Programme
This IT degree will teach you how to work in the IT Services/Department in a company, which will include how to set up or maintain existing systems. IT is always growing so there is always a demand for IT graduates. Along with learning about IT systems, you will also learn about Information Security which is a rapidly expanding sector in the computer industry. As more technology goes online, you have to learn how private/sensitive information may be at risk and the steps you can take to protect it.

The programme covers a wide range of modules which will be useful in any type of IT role such as networking, web services, databases, system administration, operating systems, computer security principles, project management and network security. Electives can be chosen in many other Computing modules.

At a time of increasing reliance on IT services, the demand for graduates with the skills to implement and maintain IT infrastructure remains high. This programme is specifically designed to address this need. In Year 3, there is a work placement that runs from April to August inclusive. Placements for students are organised on a country-wide basis with a particular focus on Cork and Dublin. Students can also work abroad.

CIT has a long and successful association with the Erasmus programme. Every year, students travel to study at CIT from across Europe and many CIT students travel to study beyond our shores. The Department of Computing has strong links with institutions in Germany, Sweden, France, and Finland.

Expand+On successful completion of the programme, am I qualified as an IT Technician?
Yes. You will learn hands-on the skills required to implement, maintain and secure computer networks, hardware, databases, web services and applications.

What can I ...

Hide-On successful completion of the programme, am I qualified as an IT Technician?
Yes. You will learn hands-on the skills required to implement, maintain and secure computer networks, hardware, databases, web services and applications.

What can I work at after the 3 years study?
You can work in many IT roles e.g. IT Support Engineer, Network Administrator, System Administrator, Website Administrator, etc.

Can I work in the Games Development Industry with this programme?
This programme is not designed to equip its graduates with the skills needed in a developmental or programming role.

What level of Programming is contained in the programme?
Programming is not the primary focus of this programme. You will cover some basic programming modules in first year.

CAO Points in 2015 Round 1
CR 071 305*
*Please note that the points above were calculated under the Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate grading scale. Points for entry in September 2017 will be calculated under the new Leaving Certificate grading scale. Details of the new grading scale can be found at www.transition.ie

Computing Choices
This programme has been designed so that the first year modules are common with other Level 7 computing programmes at CIT. Therefore, having successfully completed Year 1, a student may be eligible to transfer to another Level 7 CIT computing programme. This flexibility allows a student to make a more informed decision one year into his/her studies.

Expand+Further Studies
For details, see http://computing.cit.ie
Graduates who have achieved an average of 50% are
eligible to apply for Year 4 of
> BSc (Honours) in IT Management (CR 310)

Career Opportunities
Graduates primarily move on to complet...

Hide-Further Studies
For details, see http://computing.cit.ie
Graduates who have achieved an average of 50% are
eligible to apply for Year 4 of
> BSc (Honours) in IT Management (CR 310)

Career Opportunities
Graduates primarily move on to complete an Honours Degree of their choice. However others have gained employment as Graduate Software Developers and Graduate Networking Engineers.

Possible Areas of Employment
• IT Support Engineer
• Web Administrator
• Network Administrator
• System Administrator