Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
Delivery Method: In-Person
Participating External Partners: - CUC - Communication University China
Type of Arrangement: Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
Dual degree
This is a four year programme delivered in partnership with Communication University of China (CUC) with whom University College Cork has signed a bilateral agreement under statute 263 of the National University of Ireland. This programme leads to a dual degree which is awarded independently from both institutions. In first, second and fourth year students will study in CUC. Third year is completed in UCC. Some modules will be taught and examined in English in first and second year and third and fourth year will be taught and examined entirely in English.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| DH1004 | | 5 |
| DH1005 | | 5 |
| LC1002 | English for Academic Study (B2+ level = Upper-Intermediate Plus) | 5 |
| LC1003 | Advanced English for Academic Study (C1 level and above) | 5 |
| 10 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 10 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| |
| DH2012 | | 5 |
| DH2013 | | 5 |
| DH2014 | Digital Tools and Methods I | 5 |
| LC2101 | Advanced English (Academic and General) | 5 |
| LC5003 | Critical Disciplinary Approaches | 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| |
| DH3006 | | 10 |
| DH3007 | | 10 |
| DH3008 | | 5 |
| DH3009 | | 5 |
| DH3010 | | 10 |
| DH3012 | | 10 |
| EC3100 | The Economics of Corporate Strategy 1 | 5 |
| EC3162 | Contextualising the Modern Global Economy | 5 |
| |
| DH4004 | | 5 |
| DH4005 | | 5 |
| DH4006 | | 5 |
| DH4007 | | 5 |
| DH4008 | | 5 |
| 15 |
| 5 |
| 10 |
| 5 |
| Total Credits | 240 |
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.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BA (Hons) Digital Culture and Society (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the development and the major issues and debates in Digital Humanities.
- Demonstrate ability to use digital tools commonly in use in the Digital Humanities to capture and analyse source materials.
- Demonstrate awareness of the main trends in digital learning; devise, implement and update personal learning plans; Participate in collaborative scholarly communities using digital tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate technological platforms to curate and deliver digital artefacts and appreciate the social, economic and cultural ramifications of these choices;
- Apply critical, analytical and research skills, and problem-solving skills that are valuable for a wide range of future careers.
- Identify the elements that are likely to make for effective digital media systems.
