Modules for Postgraduate Training
Overview
A number of modules for postgraduate training are available for students taking Doctoral or Master degrees by Research at University College Cork. These degrees allow students to take modules for credit, which will be recorded on a student's academic transcript. In some cases, modules may, with the agreement of the module coordinator, be available to audit (i.e. students may attend the sessions without completion of assessment); however, in such cases, credits will not be awarded and the module will not be recorded on the student's academic transcript nor will it be part of a structured programme of study.
Postgraduate training modules taken will not contribute to the final degree award, which will be based solely on the thesis. Students who wish to register for these modules should contact the relevant module coordinator for details.
Module descriptions, including details of module coordinators, are contained in the Book of Modules under Postgraduate Training for PG-coded modules and under the relevant subject area for discipline-specific modules. General queries may be made to the Dean of Graduate Studies, at dgs@ucc.ie, however students with queries about specific modules should contact the module coordinator in the first instance. Modules coded at 7000 level are available to doctoral students only while other modules are open to both Master and Doctoral students.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Generic and Transferable Skills Training Modules | ||
| The following modules are relevant to students in a wide range of disciplines and are designed to provide research students with an introduction to key skills which may be of use to them in their research and subsequent careers. | ||
| PG6001 | STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies | 5 |
| PG6003 | Teaching and Learning for Graduate Studies | 5 |
| PG6008 | Qualitative Data Analysis Software (NVivo) Training | 5 |
| PG6009 | Graduate Information Literacy Skills | 5 |
| PG6010 | Contemporary Practices in Publishing and Editing | 5 |
| PG6011 | Digital Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 |
| PG6012 | Scholarly Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 5 |
| PG6013 | Critical Trends in Teaching & Learning and My Higher Education Journey | 5 |
| PG6014 | Scientific Outreach and Communication | 5 |
| PG6015 | An Introduction to Research Integrity, Ethics and Open Science | 5 |
| PG6021 | English for Postgraduate Studies (Upper-Intermediate: B2+) | 5 |
| PG6022 | English for Postgraduate Studies (Lower Advanced: C1) | 5 |
| PG6023 | English for Postgraduate Studies (Advanced: C1+) | 5 |
| PG6024 | Qualitative Research Inquiry | 5 |
| PG6025 | Community-Based Participatory Research | 5 |
| PG6026 | Teaching and Demonstrating Skills for CSEFS graduate students | 5 |
| PG6029 | Skills in Public Engagement of Science | 5 |
| PG6030 | Reproducible Research Practices using R | 5 |
| PG7002 | Career Development for end-stage PhD Students in Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 |
| PG7004 | Masterclass: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities | 5 |
| PG7012 | International Political Anthropology Summer School 1 | 5 |
| PG7013 | International Political Anthropology Summer School 1 | 10 |
| PG7016 | Systematic Reviews for the Health Sciences | 5 |
| PG7026 | PhD Internship I (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) | 5 |
| PG7027 | Workplace Professional Training Module: Glucksman Futures | 10 |
| PG7029 | PhD Internship (for the College of Business and Law) | 5 |
| PG7039 | PhD Internship II (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) | 10 |
| PG7040 | Economy and Society Summer School 1 | 5 |
| PG7041 | Economy and Society Summer School 2 1 | 10 |
| PG7045 | Applied Econometrics using Stata | 5 |
| PG7048 | PhD Generic and Transferable Skills Portfolio (SEFS, COMH & COBL only) | 5 |
| PG7049 | The PhD Journey: Research Skills for Doctoral Researchers (online) | 10 |
| PG7050 | The PhD Journey: Research Training for Doctoral Researchers | 5 |
| ST6013 | Statistics and Data Analysis for Postgraduate Research Students | 10 |
| Disciplinary Training Modules | ||
| In addition, a number of discipline-specific postgraduate training modules will be available for credit to students studying in specific disciplines. Students intending to take these modules are advised to contact the module coordinator in the first instance. | ||
| Anatomy | ||
| AN6030 | Current Topics in Anatomy and Neuroscience | 5 |
| BEES | ||
| BL6024 | Quantitative Skills for Biologists using R | 10 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CM6101 | Postgraduate Organic & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Problem Solving Presentations 1 | 5 |
| CM7002 | Postgraduate Organic & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Problem Solving Presentations 2 | 5 |
| CM7003 | Postgraduate Organic & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Problem Solving Presentations 3 | 5 |
| CM7004 | Postgraduate Internship in Pharmaceutical Sector | 5 |
| CM7005 | Theory and Application of Computational Chemistry | 5 |
| Computer Science | ||
| CS7101 | Artificial Intelligence Methods 2 | 10 |
| Cork University Business School | ||
| BU7004 | Business Research Skills | 5 |
| BU7005 | Qualitative Research Methods | 5 |
| BU7006 | Quantitative Research Methods | 5 |
| BU7007 | Action Design Research | 5 |
| Criminology | ||
| CR6001 | Terrorism and Organised Crime | 10 |
| Early and Medieval Irish | ||
| CC6008 | Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research | 10 |
| CC6017 | Researching Early Irish Texts: Language and Literature 1 | 10 |
| CC6018 | Researching Early Irish Texts: Language and Literature 2 | 10 |
| Education | ||
| ED6080 | Fealsúnachtaí agus Paraidímí an Taighde san Oideachas | 15 |
| Entrepreneurship 3 | ||
| IS6306 | Technology Business Planning | 5 |
| IS6307 | Creativity and Opportunity Recognition | 5 |
| LW6104 | Principles of Intellectual Property Law | 5 |
| MG6305 | People and Organisations | 5 |
| MG6309 | Strategy | 5 |
| MG6705 | Marketing for Entrepreneurs | 5 |
| Food Science | ||
| FS6624 | Industrial Scale Research and Development for the Food Sector | 5 |
| FS6625 | Current Topics in Food and Nutrition Research | 5 |
| FS6626 | Career Management Skills for the Food Sector | 5 |
| FS6627 | Science Writing for the Agri-Food Researcher | 5 |
| FS6628 | Next Generation Food Formulation | 5 |
| FS6634 | Leadership for Agri-Food Research Students | 5 |
| FS6635 | Project Management for Agri-Food Students | 5 |
| FS6636 | Professional Skills for Agri-Food Students | 5 |
| FS6637 | Data Analysis and Interpretation of Experimental Data | 5 |
| PE6001 | Methods of Data Analysis in Process and Product Development | 5 |
| History | ||
| HI6079 | Schola Latina | 15 |
| HI6093 | Schola Latina II | 15 |
| Law | ||
| LW6004 | Research Methods in Law | 5 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA6050 | Research Seminars in Mathematics | 5 |
| MA6051 | Topics in Algebra | 5 |
| MA6052 | Topics in Analysis | 5 |
| MA6053 | Topics in Geometry | 5 |
| MA6054 | Topics in Probability | 5 |
| Modern Irish | ||
| GA6023 | Prós na Nua-Ghaeilge | 10 |
| GA6024 | Eagarthóireacht na Filíochta | 10 |
| GA6041 | Acquisition of Spoken Irish | 10 |
| Occupational Therapy | ||
| OS7002 | Core Concepts in Occupational Science | 5 |
| OS7005 | Diverse Ways of Thinking: Interdisciplinary Theories and Occupational Science | 5 |
| Physiology | ||
| PL6003 | Peer Review and Scientific Communication | 5 |
| Psychology | ||
| AP7000 | Introduction to Doctoral Research in Applied Psychology | 5 |
| Social Policy | ||
| SS6114 | Migration, Mobilities and Social Policy | 10 |
| Sociology | ||
| SC6608 | Social and Sociological Theory | 10 |
| SC6614 | Sociological Methodology | 10 |
| SC6631 | Sociology of Sustainable Development | 10 |
| SC6636 | Social Pathologies of Contemporary Civilization | 10 |
| SC6638 | Rethinking Borders: Sovereignty, Rights and Justice | 10 |
| SC6639 | Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society | 10 |
| SC6642 | Social Theory and Climate Justice | 10 |
| SC6644 | Im/mobilities: forced migration and belonging | 10 |
| SC6645 | Alcohol and Society: Use, Regulation and Harms | 10 |
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Taught on a residential summer school of one week's duration. Therefore, subsistence fees may apply.
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Students must be registered in the SFI Centre for Research Training in Artificial Intelligence to be eligible for CS7101.
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PhD Students who complete the required 30 credits will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship. Course details are and module options are available here.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.