Courses by Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is a member of the Institutes of Technology Ireland (IOTI). The Institute has a number of campuses including three in Limerick, two in County Tipperary and one in Ennis, County Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park on the north of Limerick city.
History of the Limerick Institute of Technology
The Limerick City Vocational Education Committee (VEC) founded LIT in 1975. It began as one of Ireland’s Regional Technical Colleges. In 1980 the VEC established Limerick College of Art, Commerce and Technology. This included the newly established Limerick School of Art and Design, the School of Professional Studies and the Limerick Technical College at Moylish Park.
Accreditation
LIT offers courses at Level 6 (certificate) through Level 10 (PhD). It also caters for craft apprentices as well as adult and continuing education. The Institute awards its own Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees. The Higher Education and Training Awards Council previously awarded these.