FACULTIES OF ARTS, CELTIC STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIOLOGY
CONTENTS
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Bachelor of Arts
1st
University Examination
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Bachelor of Arts
1st
University Examination Autumn
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Bachelor of Arts
2nd
University Examination (Honours)
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Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) (Honours) Examination
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Bachelor of Arts General Regulations
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Bachelor of Arts (Computer Science) First, Second & Third Year (Honours)
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Bachelor of Arts (Computer Science) (Honours)
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Modular), Evening
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Bachelor Degree of Arts (Modular), Foundation Level
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Bachelor Degree of Arts (Modular), Level 2 & Level 3
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Bachelor Degree of Arts (Modular), General and Special Regulations
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Bachelor of Music Degree
1st
Year University Examination
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Bachelor of Music Degree
2nd
Year University Examination
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Bachelor of Music Degree (BMus)
35
Bachelor of Social Science Degree, 1st Year University Examination
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BSocSc Degree,
2nd
Year University Examination & BSocSc (Honours) Marks and Standards
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Higher Diploma In Applied Social Studies (HDipAppSS)
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Higher Diploma in Archival Studies (HDipAS)
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Higher Diploma in Celtic Archaeology (HDipCeltArchy)
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Higher Diploma in Careers Guidance (HDipCG)
37
Higher Diploma in Drama Studies (HDipDS)
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Higher Diploma in Early Irish Language and Literature (HDipEILL)
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Higher Diploma in Education (HDipEd)
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Higher Diploma in Education Studies (HDipEdS)
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Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach
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Higher Diploma in Irish Folklore (HDipIrFolk)
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Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies (HDipLIS)
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Higher Diploma in Linguistics (HDipLing)
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Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science (HDipMaSc)
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Higher Diploma in Medieval Welsh Language and Literature (HDipMvlWLangLit)
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Higher Diploma in Psychology (HDipPsych)
40
Higher Diploma in Remedial and Special Education
40
Higher Diploma in Social Policy (HDipSP)
40
Higher Diploma in Sociology and Social Research (HDipSSR)
40
Higher Diploma in Statistics (HDipStats)
41
Higher Diploma for Teachers of the Deaf (HDipTD)
41
Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Cert. In TEFL)
41
Higher Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (HDipTEFL)
42
Higher Diploma in Women’s Studies
42
Master of Arts Degree (MA) Examination
42
Master of Arts Degree in American Studies
42
Master of Arts Degree in Australian Studies
43
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MA/MSc Degree in Cognitive Science
43
MA Degree in Cultural Policy and Arts Management
43
Master of Arts Degree (MA), Economics
43
Master of Economic Science Degree (MEconSc)
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Master of Economic Science (Public Policy)
43
Master of Arts Degree (MA), Educational Psychology
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Master of Arts Degree (MA), English Language
44
Master of Arts Degree (MA), Film Studies
44
Master of Arts Degree (MA), Geography
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Master of Arts Degree (International) in Geography
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Master of Arts Degree (International) in German Cultural and Language Studies
45
Master of Arts Degree in History
45
Master of Arts Degree in Medieval Studies
45
Master of Arts Degree (MA), Modern English and American Literature
45
Master of Arts Degree, Musicology
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Master of Musicology (MMus) Degree
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Master of Arts Degree (MA), Old and Middle English
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Master of Arts Degree (MA), Women’s Studies
46
Master of Education (MEd) (Old Regulations)
46
Master of Education Degree Examination (MEd)
46
Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) Degree Examination
46
Master of Library and Information Studies Degree (MLIS)
46
Master of Literature Degree (MLitt)
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Master of Literature/Arts Degree (MLitt/MA), Education
47
Master of Literature/Arts Degree (MLitt/MA), Music
47
Master of Literature (MLitt) in Cultural Policy and Arts Management
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Master of Literature/Arts Degree (MLitt/MA), Philosophy
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Master of Literature Degree (MLitt/MSocSc), Sociology
47
Master of Philosophy Degree (Irish Studies)(MPhil)
47
Master of Philosophy Degree (Medieval Studies) (MPhil)
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Master of Psychological Science Degree (MPsychSc)
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Doctor of Psychological Science Degree (Clinical Psychology) (DPsychSc)
48
Master of Social Science Degree (International) (MSocSc)
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Master of Social Science Degree (Social Work) (MSocSc)
48
First Arts (College Test) in Mathematics
49
Certificate in Women’s Studies
49
Undergraduate Diploma in Women’s Studies
49
BA (Day) Degree Applicants – MA Degree Qualifying
50
BA (Modular Degree) Applicants – MA Qualifying Examination
50
Arts Modular – Certificate
50
Latin for Postgraduates
50
MLitt and PhD students in Classical Studies, Latin, Greek & Classics
50
MPhil Latin Paper
50
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ARBDF0001 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN ARTS
The maximum marks in each subject shall be 1,000.
Pass Standards
The pass standard is 40%.
Compensation
No compensation is allowed.
Exemptions
The First University Examination must be passed as a whole. Exemption will be granted in any subject in which the pass
standard is attained.
Honours Standards
Honours shall be given in separate subjects but honours shall not be given in any subject unless all the subjects of the
examination are passed at the same time, in the Summer Examination.
First Class Honours mark:
70%
Second Class Honours mark:
60%
Special Regulations
 Oral Examinations will form part of the First University Examination in Arts in all modern languages except English.
The percentage for orals shall be 15%, except for French which may be up to 20%.
 A pass mark for the whole subject may not be granted to any candidate in Modern Irish or a modern continental
language (except Italian) who does not satisfy the Examiners in the Oral Examination in that subject.
 There may be an oral examination in Honours History.
 The pass mark in Greek or Latin will not be granted to any candidate who fails to reach an adequate standard in
unprescribed translation.
 Geography 20% of the marks may be allotted to Practical Work.
 Spanish, French, Italian and German a pass mark will not be granted to a candidate who fails to reach a pass standard
in the language. In Italian the pass standard must also be achieved in the language paper.
 Spanish, French, Irish and Italian up to 15% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work performed during the
year.
 German, up to 25% of the marks will be allotted to candidates on work performed during the year.
 History, up to 25% of the marks may be allocated to candidates for work performed during the year.
 Linguistics, up to 25% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work performed during the year.
 Logic, up to 25% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work performed during the year.
 Philosophy, up to 25% of the marks may be allotted to candidates for work performed during the year.
 English and Old and Middle English, up to 25% of the marks may be allotted for work performed during the year.
 Music, up to 10% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work performed during the year.
 Economics, up to 20% of the marks may be allotted for work performed during the year.
 Politics, up to 20% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work performed during the year.
 History of Art, up to 20% of the marks may be allotted to candidates on work and slide tests performed during the
year.
 Sociology, up to 25% of the marks may be allotted to candidates for work performed during the year.
FIRST ARTS AUTUMN EXAMINATION (AUTUMN)
The First University Examination in Arts (Autumn) is equivalent to the First University Examination in Arts (Summer) for
entry to Second Year courses and, in the case of Mathematics, a repeat examination at Honours Standard will be permitted
if there is a candidate.
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SECOND ARTS (HONOURS) AND BA (HONOURS) EXAMINATIONS
ARBDF0003/ARBDF0007 Arts Mode I/Arts International Mode 1
ARBDF0004/ARBDF0008 Arts Mode II/Arts International Mode II
ARBDF0005/ARBDF0009 Arts Mode IIA/Arts International Mode IIA
ARBDF0006/ARBDF0010 Arts Mode III/Arts International Mode III
Introduction of Beneficial Aggregation (i.e. where aggregation operates to the benefit of the student:)
Not to apply to the BA (International) Degree
From 2003 the grade of degree in a subject (when all subjects are passed at one sitting, in the summer examinations of
Second and Final Year) will be determined by:
Either
aggregation of 30% of the Second Arts (Summer) examination results with 70% of the Final Year (Summer) examination
results within each subject:
or
100% of the Final Year (Summer) examination results.
(No retrospection before Second Year 2002 is permitted).
Mode I (Single Subject)
One Subject:
2000 marks
First Class Honours, Grade I:
70% of the marks available
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
55%
Third Class Honours:
50%
Pass:
40%
Notes:
a. In Mode I Mathematical Physics in the Second Arts (Honours) examination, the marks are 700 for Mathematics
and 1,300 for Mathematical Physics.
b. In Mode I English the regulations are as for Mode II.
Mode II and Mode IIA (Two Subjects)
 Two subjects each 1000 marks.
 Honours will be awarded separately in each subject as follows:
First Class Honours:
70% of the marks available
Second Class Honours:
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
55%
Third Class Honours:
50%
Pass:
40%
Notes:
a. It should be noted that students taking Pass Mathematical Physics will not be eligible for an Honours award in
these subjects at Second Year or BA Level.
b. In the Second Arts Honours Examination in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics the Board of Examiners may
at its discretion deem a candidate to have passed the Second University Examination; such a candidate will not be
permitted to proceed to the BA Honours course.
Mode II regulations applicable to Mode I English
 Two subjects each 1000 marks.
 Honours will be awarded on the aggregate mark as follows:
First Class Honours:
70% of the marks available, with not less than 62% in any subject.
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
62% with not less than 55% in any subject.
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
55% with not less than 50% in any subject.
Third Class Honours:
50% with not less than 40% in any subject.
Pass
40% with not less than 35% in any subject.
Mode III (one major, two minor subjects)
 One major subject: 1000 marks
 Two minor subjects: each 500 marks (to be treated in combination as one major subject)
 Honours and Pass marks as in Mode II
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GENERAL REGULATIONS - Bachelor of Arts
 In all Modes Honours shall not be awarded unless all subjects of the examination are passed at the same sitting, in the
Summer.
 In the Second and Third Arts Examination in all Modes exemption will be allowed in any subject in which the pass
standard is attained.
 No compensation is allowed.
 BA (International) Degree: Regulations applying to students commencing their year abroad in September 2002.
Students in the BA (International) Programme will be required to take appropriate courses in their year abroad deemed
by the sending department to be the equivalent of 45 ECTS credits and to achieve an overall pass. At its sole
discretion, up to 15 of these credits may be obtained by project work set up by the home department.
Notes to specific subjects (the following notes apply to all modes, unless otherwise stated):
(i) In the subjects named below, a pass mark may not be awarded unless an adequate standard has been reached in the
area specified:
Arabic:
French:
Hebrew:
Geography:
German:
Greek:
Irish:
Italian:
Latin:
Spanish:
unprepared translation
French language
unprepared translation
practical work
German language
unprepared translation
Irish language
Italian language and language papers
unprepared translation
Spanish language
(ii) In the subjects named below, the specified percentages of the marks available will be allocated as described:
Early & Medieval Irish (Honours: Mode III) : 20% for Modern Irish.
French: 20% for oral examinations.
Geography: up to 20% for practical work.
German: 15% (Second year) and 10% (Final Year) for oral examinations.
Greek: about 10% for oral examination.
Hebrew & Hellenistic Greek: 60% to Hebrew and 40% Hellenistic Greek.
Italian: 10% for oral examination.
Latin: about 10% for oral examination.
Sociology: (Second year) up to 20% of the marks available may be allocated for each research workshop.
Spanish: up to 20% for oral examination.
(iii) In all Modes, up to 25% of the marks available in any subject may be allocated for work performed during the year, in
both Second and Final Years.
ARBDF0015 BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMPUTER SCIENCE) FIRST, SECOND, THIRD YEARS
(HONOURS)
First Year Computer Science
First Class Honours etc. as for the First Arts Examination
Introduction of Beneficial Aggregation (i.e. where aggregation operates to the benefit of the student:)
From 2003 the grade of degree in the Arts subject only (where both subjects are passed at one sitting, in the summer
examinations of Second and Final Year) will be determined by:
Either
aggregation of 30% of the Second Arts (summer) examination results with 70% of the Final Year (summer) examination
result in the Arts subject:
or:
100% of the Final Year (Summer) examination result in the Arts subject.
Beneficial aggregation does not apply to the subject Computer Science.
(No retrospection before Second Year 2002 is permitted).
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Second Year (Honours) & Third Year (Honours) (Computer Science)
 Computer Science, 30% of the marks may be allotted to Practical Work.
A pass mark for the whole subject may not be granted to any candidate in Computer Science who does not satisfy the
Examiners in the practical component of that subject.

The permissible Arts subject: see previous ‘Notes to specific subjects’ for special requirements for subjects.

Two subjects each 1000 (one of which is Computer Science)
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Honours will be awarded separately in each subject as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
55%
Third Class Honours:
50%
Pass:
40%

Candidates who have passed the Third Year Examination and attained at least 45% in Computer Science will be
permitted to proceed to Fourth Year.

Candidates who have passed the Third year examination and have passed Computer Science with a mark of under 45%
will be awarded a BA (Honours) Degree with a pass in Computer Science.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMPUTER SCIENCE) HONOURS
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Marks & Standards Applicable to BA (Honours) Degree In Computer Science Examination
The degree grade is awarded separately in each subject based on the performance in the Third Year Arts subject and
the Fourth Year Computer Science.
The maximum marks in Computer Science shall be 1,000
Candidates who pass the BA (honours) Computer Science Examinations will be awarded a BA (Honours) Degree.
ARBDP0011 BA MODULAR (EVENING) DEGREE
To complete the requirements necessary for the award of the BA Modular Degree it is necessary to complete a minimum of
four years registration and attendance as follows:
1. a minimum of one year at Foundation Level, with the successful completion of 2 Foundation Level Modules i.e.
60 Foundation Level credits (30 per module)
2. a minimum of one year at Level 2 - with successful completion of two Level 2 modules i.e. 60 Level 2 credits (30
per module)
3. a minimum of one year at Level 3 - with successful completion of two Level 3 modules i.e. 60 Level 3 credits (30
per module)
4. a minimum of one further year taking additional permissible modules to the extent of 60 credits (30 per module)
240 Credits completed as above is the total requirement for the BA MODULAR (EVENING) DEGREE .
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A Module is a year’s course in a subject or a combination of subjects.
Credits are awarded on the successful completion of a Module
To complete a module successfully and thereby gain 30 credits, a student must:
(a) Attend lectures, seminars and tutorials.
(b) Perform satisfactorily in class exercises, projects, etc. when required.
(c) Pass the examinations in the subject.
A student cannot gain more than 30 credits in a module or more than 60 credits in any one year.
It is anticipated that students may be permitted to take modules at different levels concurrently, subject to timetable
compatibility.
Standards applying to examinations at Foundation Level
Each Module: 1000 marks
 First Class Honours:
70%
 Second Class Honours:
60%
 Pass:
40%
 No compensation is allowed
 Exemption will be granted in any module in which the pass standard is attained
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Standards applying to examinations at Level 2 & Level 3
Each Module: 1000 marks
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I:
62%
Second Class Honours Grade II:
55%
Third Class Honours:
50%
Pass:
40%
 No compensation is allowed
 Exemption will be granted in any module in which the pass standard is attained
General Regulations
Progress from Foundation Level to Level 2
Students must have obtained 30 credits in a module of a subject at Foundation level to proceed to Level 2 of that subject or
of subjects for which it is a prerequisite.
Progress from Level 2 to Level 3
Students can proceed to Level 3 in a subject when they have 30 credits in that subject at Foundation Level and 30 credits at
Level 2. All other prerequisites must be satisfied.
Award of the degree
The degree of BA will be awarded to students who have accumulated 240 credits in the Modular Evening Programme. The
grade of the degree in a subject will be determined by 30% of the mark achieved in the Level 2 Module (irrespective of the
year in which this Module was completed) and 70% of the mark achieved in the examination of the Level 3 Module.
Introduction of Beneficial Aggregation (i.e. where aggregation operates to the benefit of the student):
From 2003 the grade of the degree in a subject will be determined
Either
as described above (30% Level 2 examination results + 70% Level 3 examination results).
or
100% of the Level 3 examination results.
Course work
Up to 30% of the marks in any module may be assigned to continuous assessment.
Orals
In the case of language subjects, up to 20% of the marks in any module may be awarded for the oral examination.
Special Regulations
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For students who registered for Level 2 Modules in the 1993/94 session only, final subject grades will be awarded on
the basis of either (a) or (b), whichever is the more favourable.
(a) on the total average marks in the module/s of Levels 2 and 3.
(b) on the results of the Module/s of Level 3.
Note: If a student who registered for Level 2 Modules in the 1993/4 session does not register for two consecutive
academic sessions thereafter, the above special regulation shall not apply.
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In Italian a pass mark will not be awarded in any examination unless an adequate standard has been attained in the
language and in every language paper. In German a pass mark will not be awarded in any examination unless an
adequate standard has been attained in the language.
EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC
ARBDF0014 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MUSIC
Pass, Honours and Exemptions as for the First Arts Examination
Marks
MUS 1200 Music (as for First Arts)
1,000
MUS 1210 Music Option
1,000
Other Arts subject
1,000
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ARBDF0014 SECOND YEAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MUSIC
MUS 2200 Music (as for 2nd Arts*)
MUS 2206 Music Option, Keyboard tests & special assignments
Marks
850
600
1,450
*excluding option
Pass and Honours marks remain as in the current Examinations in Music section.
Compensation between the two sections of the examination is not allowed. Exemption in either section may be granted if
40% is attained. Candidates obtaining exemptions must pass in the remaining section at one examination.
THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MUSIC
From Summer 2004, candidates for the Bachelor of Music Degree will also be required to pass a University examination at
the end of Third Year.
ARBDF0014 BMus DEGREE EXAMINATION
Marks
Harmony
200
Counterpoint and Canonic Studies
200
Fugue
200
Early Music History I
100
Early Music History II
100
Ethnomusicology I
100
Ethnomusicology II
100
800*
Orchestration
100
Seminar in Musicology and Composition
100
Music since 1950
100
Electro-Acoustic Music
100
Baroque Orchestra
100
Studies in Early Music Notation
100
Performance/Composition/Musicology Option
200
200
Total
1,000
*(800 marks to be allocated to eight half-courses (100) or four full-courses (200) or any combination of these, subject
to approved regulations).
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
Third Class Honours
Pass
70%
62%
55%
50%
40%
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE REGULATIONS
ARBDF0012 Bachelor of Social Science
ARDBF0013 Bachelor of Social Science International
First University Examination
The maximum marks in each subject shall be 1,000.
Pass Standards
The pass standard is 40%.
Compensation
No compensation is allowed.
Exemptions
The First University Examination must be passed as a whole. Exemption will be granted in any subject in which the pass
standard is attained.
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Honours Standards
Honours shall be given in separate subjects but honours shall not be given in any subject unless all the subjects are passed
at the same time in the Summer examination.
First Class Honours mark:
70%
Second Class Honours mark:
60%
Special Regulations
Up to 25% of the marks available in any subject may be allocated for work performed during the year.
Introduction of Beneficial Aggregation (i.e. where aggregation operates to the benefit of the student):
Not to apply to the BSocSc (International) Degree
From 2003 the grade of degree in a subject (when both subjects are passed at one sitting, in the Summer examination of
Second and Final Year) will be determined by:
either
aggregation of 30% of the Second Social Science (Summer) examination results with 70% of the Final Year (Summer)
examination results within each subject:
or
100% of the Final Year (Summer) examination results.
(No retrospection before Second year 2002 is permitted).
Second Social Science and BSocSc (Honours) Examination
Two subjects each 1000 marks.
Honours will be awarded separately in each subject as follows:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
Third Class Honours:
Pass:
70% of the marks available
62%
55%
50%
40%
Special Regulations
Social Policy (Second Year): up to 20% of the marks available may be allocated for project work. Sociology (Second
Year): up to 20% of the marks available may be allocated for a research workshop
General Regulations
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Honours shall not be awarded unless all subjects of the examination are passed at the same sitting, in the Summer.
In the Second and Third Social Science Examinations exemption will be allowed in any subject in which the pass
standard is attained.
No compensation is allowed.
Up to 25% of the marks available in any subject may be allocated for work performed during the year, in both second
and final years.
In Sociology (Second Year), up to 20% of the marks available may be allocated for a research workshop.
ARHDF0021 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES (HDipAppSS)
Candidates must achieve a pass standard in each course. Exemption may be granted in any course in which the pass
standard is attained. The Diploma to be awarded on satisfactory completion of examination and practical work.
SPOL P401 Each of 7 courses
Pass Standard
Distinction
100 marks
50%
70%
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ARHDF0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ARCHIVAL STUDIES (HDipAS)
Breakdown of Examination Marks
Marks
Total
1,200
Pass
600
Honours:
Second Class
First Class
720
840
ARCV P401 Archival Administration
ARCV P402 Records Management
ARCV P403 Archival History and Practice
ARCV P404 Administrative, Constitutional and Legal History
ARCV P405 Palaeography, Diplomatic and Auxiliary Sciences
Theoretical Examination:
120
120
120
120
120
600
Practical Examination:
ARCV P409 Practical examination in the arrangement, listing and transcription of material
150
ARCV P407 Work undertaken during the year in repositories and in practical classes and tutorials
200
ARCV P408 Edited calendar of material
250
600
ARHDF0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CELTIC ARCHAEOLOGY (HDipCeltArchgy)
The examination will consist of two parts:
(i) ARCH P402 Two papers, each to carry a value of 400 marks.
(ii) ARCH P401 One essay, to carry a value of 200 marks.
Pass standard: 40%
Distinction:
60%
ARHDF0002 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CAREERS GUIDANCE (HDipCG)
(Will not be offered in the 2002/2003 session)
Marks
PSY P404 Written Papers
500
PSY P405 Practical Work and Continuous Assessment 500
1,000
(The percentages refer to the aggregate total).
Pass:
40%
Honours Standards:
First Class:
70%
Second Class:
60%
ARHDF0004 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN DRAMA STUDIES (HDipDS)
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
Pass:
70%
62%
55%
40%
ARHDF0008 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EARLY IRISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (HDipEILL)
The examination will consist of two papers each carrying 500 marks. (EMIR P401/EMIR P402)
Pass:
40%
Distinction:
60%
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ARHDF0005 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (HDip in Ed)
The examination for the Higher Diploma in Education will consist of two parts:
PART I
Six areas comprising five papers which together carry a total of 800 marks, together with two course assignments carrying
100 marks each; the combination of these two assignments comprise a further area.
Marks per area:
EDUC P201
EDUC P202
EDUC P203
EDUC P204
EDUC P208
EDUC P209
EDUC P206
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5
Portfolio
Assignments
Total
150
100
150
200
100
100
200
1,000
PART II
Supervised teaching assessed on a five-point grading system, A, B, C, D, E. Candidates may be required to attend an oral
examination. Candidates who obtain an E grading fail Part II.
Pass
An aggregate mark of 45% is required in the written examination. Compensation may be allowed in one paper at the
discretion of the Board, provided that a candidate does not fall below 40% in that area. A candidate who fails the written
examination as a whole but who reaches the pass mark of 45% in at least three of the areas may be exempted therein at a
subsequent examination. A candidate who obtains such exemptions must pass the remaining areas at one examination.
Second Class Honours
An aggregate mark of at least 60% in the written examination, provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any of the
areas, together with at least a Grade C in teaching assessment OR an aggregate mark of at least 55% in the written
examination, provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any of the areas, together with a Grade A in teaching
assessment.
First Class Honours
An aggregate mark of at least 70% in the written examination, provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in any of the
areas, together with a Grade B in teaching assessment OR an aggregate mark of at least 65% in the written examination,
provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in any of the areas, together with a Grade A in teaching assessment.
Repeats
A candidate who failed in Part I but was awarded at least a Grade D in Part II at the Summer examination will be permitted
to resit for the paper(s) in the following Autumn. S/he will be allowed to carry forward his teaching assessment of at least
Grade D from the Summer to the following Autumn examination. He/she cannot, however, be awarded Honours in the
examination. Students who do not pass the examination for the Higher Diploma in Education may re-present for the written
examination on not more than three further occasions: Teaching practice may not be repeated more than once.
ARHDP0006 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION STUDIES (HDipEdS)
Examination papers and course projects carrying a total of 400 marks.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
45%
(Percentages refer to the aggregate totals in examinations and projects).
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ARDPP0002 DIOPLÓMA SA GHAEILGE FHEIDHMEACH
IR 1700 Bliain 1
Scrúdú cainte
Páipéar scrúdaithe scríofa
Scrúdú tuisceanna cainte
Measúnú leanúnach
Marcanna
50%
20%
10%
20%
1000
IR 2700 Bliain 2
Scrúdú cainte
Páipéar scrúdaithe scríofa
Scrúdú tuisceanna cainte
Measúnú leanúnach
40%
30%
10%
20%
1000
Chun go n-éireodh le hiarrthóir is gá go mbainfí amach pas i ngach eilimint faoi seach acu sin. Ní cheadaí cúiteamh a
dhéanamh.
Pas:
Pas le hoirirceas:
40%
60%
ARHDF0009 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN IRISH FOLKLORE (HDipIrFolk)
The examination will consist of two parts:
i.
IRFL P401 Papers carrying 800 marks.
ii.
IRFL P402 A dissertation carrying 200 marks.
Pass:
40%
Distinction:
60%
ARHDF0010 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (HDipLIS)
Marks are allocated as follows:
IS P401 Course Work 2,000
A candidate must pass all compulsory requirements.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours 60%
Pass
40%
ARHDF0011 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN LINGUISTICS (HDipLing)
LING P401
LING P402
LING P403
Written papers
Dissertation
Oral
Pass standard
Distinction:
Marks
700
200
100
40%
62%
ARHDF0012 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE (HDipMaSc)
Students present in either Course A or Course B.
Each course is divided into two parts, Part I is taken in Summer and Part II taken in Autumn.
Allocation of marks:
Part I
200
Part II
400
Standards
Pass
40% in Part I
40% in Part II
Pass with distinction
40% in Part I
62% in Part II
ARHDF0013 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MEDIEVAL WELSH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
(HDipMvlWLangLit)
The examination will consist of two papers each carrying 500 marks.
Pass standard:
40%
Distinction:
60%
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ARHDF0014 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY (HDipPsych)
Year 1 PSY P406/PSY P407
Year 2 PSY P401/PSY P402
Written examination and course work
Written Papers
Practical & Continuous Assessment
Marks
1,000
700
300
1,000
(The percentages refer to the aggregate total)
Pass:
40%
Honours Standards:
First Class:
70%
Second Class:
60%
ARHDF0007 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN REMEDIAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (HDipRSEd)
Course assessment is based upon 4 assignments (500 marks) and 4 terminal examination papers (500 marks). A pass in
special needs teaching is mandatory.
Examination Papers
Marks
EDUC P441
Pedagogy of Learning Disabled Students
125
EDUC P442
Special Pedagogy of School Subjects
125
EDUC P443
Curriculum Development, Sociology and Computer Studies
125
EDUC P444
Psychology, Philosophy and Pupils with Special Education Needs
125
500
Assignments
EDUC P446
Individualised Education Programme for a Student with Learning Difficulties (IEP)
200
EDUC P445
Case Study of a Student with Special Education Needs (SEN)
100
EDUC P447
Remedial Language and Literacy Assignment
100
EDUC P450
Case Study of the use of IT Resources with SEN Students in Schools
100
500
Total:
1000
First Class Honours
A minimum aggregate mark of 70%, with compensation between areas provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in
any area.
Second Class Honours
A minimum aggregate mark of 60%, with compensation between areas provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in
any area.
Pass Level
A minimum aggregate mark of 45%, with compensation between areas provided the candidate does not fall below 40% in
any area.
ARHDF0022 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL POLICY (HDipSP)
SPOL P402 Social Policy
1000
Pass Standard:
Honours Standards:
First Class
Second Class
40%
70%
60%
ARHDF0023 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (HDipSSR)
A candidate may be exempted from further examination in any subject in which the pass standard is attained.
SOC P401
Sociology
2,000
SOC P402
Social Research
1,000
Pass Standard:
Honours Standards:
First Class
Second Class
40%
70% with not less than 60% in any subject.
60% with not less than 50% in any subject.
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ARHDP0015 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS (HDipStats)
The course is divided into two parts, Part I and Part II.
Allocation of Marks:
STAT P001
Part I
400
STAT P002
Part II
600
Standards:
Pass
Distinction
40% in Part I
40% in Part II
40% in Part I
62% in Part II
ARHDF0016 HIGHER DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS OF THE DEAF (HDipTD)
Papers as follows:
1. EDUCP411
2. EDUC P412
3. EDUC P413
4. EDUC P414
5. EDUC P415
6. EDUC P416
History of Education of the Deaf
Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Children with Impaired Hearing
Psychology
Audiology
Speech
Practical Examination
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
200
Pass:
An aggregate mark of 40% provided the candidate does not fall below 30% in any subject.
Second Class Honours:
An aggregate mark of at least 60% in the written examination provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any of the
papers, together with a teaching assessment of Grade B or, an aggregate mark of at least 55% in the written examination,
provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any of the papers, together with a Grade A teaching assessment.
First Class Honours:
An aggregate mark of at least 70% in the written examination, provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in any of the
papers, together with a Grade B teaching assessment or, an aggregate mark of at least 65% in the written examination,
provided the candidate does not fall below 60% in any of the papers, together with a Grade A teaching assessment.
Exemptions:
A candidate who reaches 40 per cent in three or more subjects may be exempted in these. To complete the examination, 40
per cent must be gained in a single subject, or an average of 40 per cent with not less than 30 per cent in any subject.
Candidates obtaining exemptions must pass in the remaining subjects at one examination.
ARCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(Cert in TEFL)
The maximum marks will be 1000.
Part 1 Written examination paper
Part 2 Written assignments
Part 3 Supervised teaching practice
200 marks
300 marks
500 marks
Pass standard: Students must obtain an aggregate of 45% in each part of the examination. Compensation will be
allowed between Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall below 35% in either section. Students may not
compensate between the written parts of the examination (Parts 1 and 2) and Part 3 (Supervised teaching practice).
Distinction: Students must obtain an aggregate of 65% in each part of the examination. Compensation may be allowed
between Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall below 55% in either section. Students may not compensate
between the written parts of the examination (Parts 1 and 2) and Part 3 (Supervised teaching practice)
Repeats: Students who fail Part 1 or Part 2 will be permitted to re-present them in Autumn. Students who do not pass Part
1 or Part 2 in either Summer or Autumn may re-present on not more than two subsequent occasions. Students who fail
teaching practice may only be permitted to repeat it at the discretion of the Board.
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ARHDP0017 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(HDipTEFL)
The maximum marks will be 1,000.
Part 1 Two examination Papers
EDUC P427 Paper 1 (3 hours): Language Analysis
EDUC P428 Paper 2 (3 hours): Classroom Processes
Part 2 EDUC P429 Three Written Assignments
Part 3 EDUC P430 Supervised teaching practice
400 marks
300 marks
300 marks
Pass Standard:
Students must obtain an aggregate of 45% in each part of the examination. Compensation will be allowed only between
Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall below 35% in either section. Students may not compensate between the
written parts of the examination (Parts 1 and 2) and Part 3 (Supervised teaching practice).
Second Class Honours:
Students must obtain an aggregate of 60% in each part of the examination. Compensation may be allowed only between
Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall below 50% in either section. Students may not compensate between the
written parts of the examination (Parts 1 and 2) and Part 3 (Supervised teaching practice).
First Class Honours:
Students must obtain an aggregate of 70% in each part of the examination. Compensation may be allowed only between
Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall below 60% in either section. Students may not compensate between the
written parts of the examination (Parts 1 and 2) and Part 3 (Supervised teaching practice).
Repeats:
Students who fail Part 1 or Part 2 will be permitted to re-present at a subsequent examination session. Students who do not
pass Part 1 or Part 2 at the first sitting may re-present on not more than two subsequent occasions. Students who fail
teaching practice may only be permitted to repeat it at the discretion of the Board of Studies.
ARHDF0019 (FT)/ARHDP0020 (PT) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S STUDIES (HDipWS)
This postgraduate diploma consists of course work and a major essay. Marks will be allocated as follows:
WS P404
Course Work
800 marks
WS P403
Major Essay
200 marks
Pass Standard:
Honours standard: 1st Class Honours
2nd Class Honours
40% overall
70%
60%
MA DEGREE EXAMINATION (By Examination and Minor Thesis)
The MA by Examination and Minor Thesis may be awarded with or without Honours.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass
40%
At MA Examination, where a written examination is prescribed, there may also be Orals in Latin, Greek, Modern
Continental Languages, Irish, Education and Linguistics.
ARMRF0063 By Major Thesis:
The MA by Major Thesis is awarded or withheld. In the case of exceptionally good performance, however, the degree may
be awarded "With Distinction".
ARMXF0077 MA DEGREE IN AMERICAN STUDIES
By Examination and Minor Thesis
The MA by Examination and Minor Thesis may be awarded with or without Honours as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I:
62%
Second Class Honours Grade II:
55%
Third Class Honours:
50%
Pass:
40%
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ARMXF0010 MA DEGREE IN AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
AUST P002
Written Examination and Course Work*
500 marks
AUST P001
Minor Thesis
500 marks
 Up to 20% of the 500 marks may be allocated to Course Work
First Class Honours etc., as for other subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0012 MA DEGREE IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Marks are allocated as follows:
COSC P010
COSC P008
Examinations
Dissertation
70%
30%
The Marks and Standards applicable are:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass Standard
40%
Students must achieve a pass grade in all their papers and in the dissertation
ARMXF0072 MA DEGREE IN CULTURAL POLICY AND ARTS MANAGEMENT
Written Examination and Course Work:
Policy/Comparative Studies/Placement Report
Business Studies (three written examinations)
Marks
700
(400*)
(300*)
Dissertation
300*
*Students must achieve a pass grade in both elements of the course and the dissertation. First Class Honours etc. as for
other MA subjects in the faculty of Arts.
Regulation for the Higher Diploma in Arts Administration graduates with “Distinction”, admitted to the above course:
Research Methods
100
Cultural Policy
50
Business Studies
50
Dissertation
300
Total
500
First Class Honours etc. As for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0024 MA DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
ECON P801
Written Examination and Course Work*
Minor Thesis
650 marks
350 marks
*Up to 20% of the 650 marks may be allocated to Course Work
First Class Honours etc. as for other subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0001 MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE (MECONSC)
ECON P306
Written Examination and Course Work*
*Up to 20% of the 1,000 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
First Class Honours etc. as for other subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
1,000 marks
ARMXF0016 (FT)/ARMXP0003 (PT) MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE (Public Policy)
ECON P309
Written Examination and Course Work*
700 marks
ECON P308
Minor Thesis**
300 marks
* Up to 20% of the 700 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
** In addition to obtaining an overall pass grade, students must obtain a pass grade in the thesis in order to be eligible for
the award of the degree.
First Class Honours etc. as for other subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
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ARMXF0074 MA DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Part I
Part I of the course consists of a programme similar in content to the Higher Diploma in education. Candidates must pass
Part I of the course before they are permitted to proceed to Part II of the course. Successful applicants who already hold a
Higher Diploma in Education or another recognised teacher training qualification, primary, or post-primary, may be exempt
from Part I of the course.
Part II
Marks
EDUC P323
Placement Portfolio
300
EDUC P314
Research Assignment
100
EDUC P324
Thesis
300
EDUC P312
Examinations (3)
300
EDUC P313
Placements: Pass/Fail only
Total
1000
Candidates must pass in each of the five elements of the course, namely portfolio, research assignment, thesis,
examinations and placement. (In the event of failure in one placement a repeat placement may be arranged.)
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Third Class Honours
70%
62%
55%
50%
Pass
40%
ARMXF0069 MA DEGREE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENG P801
 Where the MA is taken by Examination, the marks shall be allotted as follows:
Examination: 3 papers carrying 20% of the total mark each
Minor Thesis: to carry 40% of the total mark
 The Minor Thesis must be passed for the Degree to be awarded.
 First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0032 MA DEGREE IN FILM STUDIES
FS P303
FS P304
Course Work and examination
Thesis
600 marks
400 marks
Note: Students must obtain a pass grade in the minor thesis in order to be awarded the degree of MA
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0034 MA DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG P801
Written Examination and Course Work
Minor Thesis
600 marks
400 marks
The minor thesis must be passed for the Degree to be awarded.
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0068 MA (INTERNATIONAL) DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG P802
Written Examination and Course Work in Home University
Written Examination and Course Work in Partner University
Minor Thesis
300 marks
300 marks
400 marks
An overall pass mark must be obtained for the courses in the partner university and the minor thesis must be passed for the
Degree to be awarded.
First Class Honours etc. as for the other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
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ARMXF0076 MA (INTERNATIONAL) DEGREE IN GERMAN CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE STUDIES
By Examination and Minor Thesis
The MA by Examination and Minor Thesis may be awarded with or without Honours.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass
40%
ARMXF0037 MA DEGREE IN HISTORY
Minor Thesis
700 marks
Written Examination and/or course work
300 marks
First Class Honours etc. as for other subjects in The Faculty of Arts.
The examinations and/or coursework must be passed for the degree to be awarded.
ARMXF0070 MA DEGREE IN MEDIEVAL STUDIES
MDSTP801
Written Examination and Course Work
600 marks
Dissertation
400 marks
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0028 MA DEGREE IN MODERN ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE (all options)
ENG P802
Written Examination and Course Work*
Minor Thesis
500 marks
500 marks
*Up to 20% of the 500 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
First Class Honours etc., as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0048 MA DEGREE IN MUSICOLOGY
(Not available from the 2002/2003 session)
MUS P303
Paper I (Musicology):
100
MUS P304
Paper II (Options):
100
MUS P305
Paper III (Irish Music):
100
MUS P306
Dissertation/Critical Edition:
500
MUS P307
Course Work:
200
Total:
1,000
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0078 MASTER OF MUSICOLOGY (MMus)
(for students commencing in the 2002/2003 session)
MUS P315
Year’s Work/Colloquium
200
MUS P316
Dissertation/Critical Edition
400
MUS P317
Course Work
400
Total
1,000
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0029 MA DEGREE IN OLD AND MIDDLE ENGLISH



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Where the MA is taken by Examination, the marks shall be allocated as follows:
Course Work in Research Skills:
20% of the total mark
Examination:
2 papers carrying 20% of the total mark each
Minor Thesis:
40% of the total mark
The Minor Thesis must be passed for the Degree to be awarded.
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXF0057 (FT)/ARMXP0062 (PT) MA DEGREE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
This degree consists of course work and a dissertation.
Marks will be allocated as follows:
WS P301
Dissertation
1,000 marks
WS P302
Course Work
1,000 marks
Students will be required to achieve a pass standard in both the coursework and the dissertation.
Students who do not complete the dissertation within two years of entering the course but who have passed all the course
work may be awarded the Higher Diploma in Women's Studies, at the discretion of the Examiners.
First Class Honours etc. As for the other M.A. subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMXP0068 (PT) MEd DEGREE EXAMINATION (Old Regulations)
i.
EDUC P315 Examination papers and course projects carrying a total of 700 marks.
ii.
EDUC P316 A minor thesis carrying 700 marks.
Pass: Aggregate marks in the examination and projects must reach 50%. Thesis must reach 50%.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
50%
ARMXP0004 MEd DEGREE EXAMINATION
a. EDUC P317 Examination Papers and course projects carrying a total of 400 marks.
b. EDUC P318 A minor thesis carrying 600 marks.
Pass: Aggregate marks in the examination and projects must reach 50%. Thesis must reach 50%.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
50%
ARMXF0003 (FT) MEd DEGREE EXAMINATION
Examination Papers and course projects carrying a total of 500 marks. A minor thesis carrying 500 marks.
Pass: Aggregate marks in the examination and projects must reach 40%. Thesis must reach 40%.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
40%
ARMXF0073 MEd (SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS) DEGREE EXAMINATION
a.
Year 1: Four examination papers (each carrying 100 marks) and course work assignments carrying 100 marks,
giving a total of 500 marks.
b. Year 2: Minor Thesis or Portfolio of research-based interventions carrying a total of 500 marks.
Pass: Year 1 Aggregate marks in the examinations and assignments must reach 40%.
Year 2 Marks for Thesis or Portfolio must reach 40%.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
40%
ARMXF0066(FT)/ARMXP0067 (PT) MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
DEGREE (MLIS)




Marks are allocated as follows:
IS P301 Dissertation
1,000
IS P302 Course Work
2,200
A candidate must pass all compulsory requirements.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass
40%
A candidate must pass the course work before submitting a dissertation.
A candidate who does not already hold the Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies and who does not
complete the dissertation within two years of entering the MLIS but who has passed all other requirements may, at the
sole discretion of the examiners, be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies.
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ARMRF0064 MLitt DEGREE


The MLitt is awarded or withheld. In the case of exceptionally good performance, however, the degree may be
awarded "With Distinction".
In the MLitt Degree in Latin, Greek, Modern Continental Languages, Irish, Education, Linguistics and Classical
Studies, an oral or a written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
MLITT/ARMXF0025 MA DEGREE IN EDUCATION
a.
b.



EDUC P319 Examination papers and course assignments carrying a total of 500 marks.
EDUC P320 Minor thesis carrying 500 marks.
Pass: Aggregate marks in the examination papers and assignments must reach 50%; thesis must reach 50%.
MLitt Major thesis carrying 1,000 marks.
First Class Honours, etc., as for other MLitt/MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts.
ARMRF0064 MLitt DEGREE IN MUSIC
MUS P501 MLitt by Thesis: as in general regulations for MLitt Degree
ARMRF0064 MLitt IN CULTURAL POLICY AND ARTS MANAGEMENT
See regulations for MLitt Degree.
MLITT/ARMXF0049 MA DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY
MLitt
In Philosophy an oral or a written Examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
MA by Examination



In Philosophy, where the MA Degree is taken by Examination, the marks shall be allotted as follows:
Examination and Course Work
60%
Minor Thesis
40%
An oral examination may also be held, if the Examiners so decide.
The Minor Thesis must be passed for the degree to be awarded. First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in
the Faculty of Arts.
ARMRF0064 MLitt/MSocSc (SOCIOLOGY)
MLitt
The MLitt Degree is awarded or withheld. In the case of exceptionally good performance, however, the degree may be
awarded "With Distinction". An oral or written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
MSocSc by Examination ARMXF0011 (FT)/ARMXP0012 (PT)
SOC P301 Each of 7 courses
100 marks
SOC P302 Dissertation
300 marks
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass Standard
40%
The Pass standard must be attained in each course and in the Dissertation. Exemption may be granted in each course and in
the Dissertation in which the pass standard is attained.
Students who do not complete the Dissertation but who have passed each of the seven courses may, in exceptional
circumstances, apply to be awarded the Higher Diploma in Sociology and Social Research. Such an award would be at the
discretion of the Examiners.
ARMXP0005 DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) (IRISH STUDIES)
There are no standards of Pass and Honours in the MPhil, the degree is simply awarded or withheld. In the case of
exceptionally good performance, however, the degree may be awarded "With Distinction".
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ARMXF0006 DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) (MEDIEVAL STUDIES)
Candidates for the degree of MPhil will be required to take five papers: Two upon their study in their area of major
specialisation (at the discretion of the Professor concerned, a minor thesis may be substituted for one paper, or a major
thesis for both); one paper upon a language course; one paper upon a special subject course; and one paper upon the
seminar course (this paper will normally be a paper delivered by the candidate to one of the two annual MPhil seminars,
revised, and presented in a format suitable for a short article in a learned journal). At the discretion of the examiners, there
may be an oral Examination.
There are no standards of Pass and Honours in the MPhil: The degree is simply awarded or withheld. In the case of
exceptionally good performance, however, the degree may be awarded "With Distinction".
ARMXF0007 MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE DEGREE (MPsychSc)
PSY P802
The degree is awarded by Major Thesis or examination. Marks and Standards as for the MLitt/MA Degree.
ARDXF0001 DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY) (Dpsych+Sc)
Marks to be allocated for the 70,000 - 80,000 word portfolio as follows:
PSY P600
Research
400 marks
Essays
300 marks
Case Studies
300 marks
Total:
1000 marks
In addition students will be required to pass each placement of supervised clinical experience: these will be marked on a
pass or fail basis.
Pass Standard
50%
*Distinction
70%
*To achieve a distinction 70% must be obtained on each component of the portfolio.
Where a portfolio falls below a practitioner doctorate standard and is not brought up to this standard by making major
revisions, then the examiners may award the degree of MPsychSc (Clin Spec) rather than DPsychSc (provided a mark of
40% is obtained for the portfolio).
All three components of the portfolio must be passed for the award of DPsychSc. In addition a pass grade must be obtained
on all clinical placements.
ARMXF0014 MSocSc INTERNATIONAL
The MSocSc by Thesis
First Class Honours Standard
70%
Second Class Honours Standard
60%
Pass Standard
40%
An oral or a written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
MSocSc by Examination
SPOL P301 Each of 7 courses
100 marks
SPOL P302 Dissertation
300 marks
First Class Honours Standard
70%
Second Class Honours Standard
60%
Pass Standard
40%
Exemption may be granted in any subject in which a candidate reaches 50% where a candidate has reached the pass
standard in four or more subjects.
MSocSc DEGREE (SOCIAL WORK)
ARMRF0017 The MSocSc by Thesis
First Class Honours Standard
70%
Second Class Honours Standard
60%
Pass Standard
40%
An oral or a written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
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ARMXF0015 MSocSc by Examination (Mode A)
SPOL P303
Each of 7 courses
SPOL P304
Dissertation
Pass Standard
Distinction



100 marks
300 marks
50%
70%
Practical work must be satisfactorily completed before the MSocSc (Social Work) is awarded.
The Degree is an Honours Degree. An oral examination may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
Candidates must achieve a pass standard in each course. Exemption may be granted in any course in which the pass
standard is attained. Students who do not complete the requirements of the Master’s programme satisfactorily may be
awarded the Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies.
The Degree is an Honours Degree.
Candidates must achieve a pass standard in each course.
Dissertation must reach 50%.
FIRST ARTS (COLLEGE TEST) IN MATHEMATICS
A mark of 50% obtained in Honours Mathematics (Summer or Autumn) is deemed adequate for a student to proceed into
second year at Honours level in the subject concerned, provided a suitable subject combination has passed.
CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
ARCT P0003 Certificate in Women’s Studies Outreach
ARCT P0004 Specialist Certificate in Women’s Studies: Lesbian and Queer Culture
ARCT P0002 Certificate in Women’s Studies
The maximum time for completion of the programme is three calendar years.
The Certificate consists of course work assignments and a major project.
All components of the programme must be completed before a result is submitted to the Board of Examiners.
Overall result: Pass/Fail
Candidates may be allowed to resubmit work at the discretion of the Board of Women’s Studies.
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
ARDP P0003 Outreach Diploma in Women’s Studies
The maximum time for completion of the programme is two calendar years.
This Diploma consists of module assignments and a major project.
Module Assignments
Final Project
Total
600 marks
400 marks
1000 marks
All components of the programme must be completed before results are submitted to the Board of Examiners.
Candidates may be allowed to resubmit work at the discretion of the Board of Women’s Studies.
Pass Standard:
Honours standard: 1st Class Honours
2nd Class Honours Grade 1
2nd Class Honours Grade 2
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40% overall
70%
62%
55%
BA (DAY) DEGREE APPLICANTS - MA DEGREE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
BA (Day) degree graduates of UCD who are appropriately qualified will be eligible for consideration for admission to an
MA by examination if they take the BA (Day) examination in the appropriate subject and gain Second Class Honours,
Grade I marks. To enter for this qualifying examination, such applicants must have the permission of the Faculty and must
have gained at least 50% in the appropriate subject in the BA (Day) degree examination.
The qualifying examination may not be taken until at least three terms after the primary degree. It may only be taken
once in a particular subject. The MA qualifying examination may only be taken in the Summer examination session.
BA (MODULAR DEGREE) APPLICANTS - MA QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
BA Modular graduates who do not reach the requisite standard in the primary degree and who attain at least a 50%
aggregate marks in the subject may apply for permission to register for the MA qualifying degree. Such students must have
the permission of the Faculty and will be required to register for and re-attend Level 3 courses in the subject. If they attain
the required standard in the Level 3 examination (62%) they will be eligible for admission to the MA degree.
The qualifying examination may only be taken once in a particular subject. The MA qualifying examination may be
taken only in the Summer Examination session.
ARTS MODULAR - CERTIFICATE
Certificate (single subject) students are awarded a College Certificate on completion of a Foundation Module in a subject
and a University College Certificate on completion of Foundation, Level 2 and Level 3 Modules in a subject. Depending
upon availability of courses, it may be possible for certificate students to combine certificates obtained over an extended
period for the award of a degree.
LATIN FOR POSTGRADUATES
A single three hour paper to examine a one year course (two hours per week) in beginners Latin for registered postgraduate
students not in the Department of Classics.
Marks out of 100. Pass Mark 40.
The marks are returned directly by the Department of Classics to the relevant Departments which incorporate them within
their own marking scheme or take note of them as ‘requirement fulfilled’
MLitt AND PhD STUDENTS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES, LATIN, GREEK AND CLASSICS
The above students will normally be required by the professor or Head of Department as part of their research programme
to take a range of language courses and sit examinations in them. The papers will normally be regular undergraduate
language papers in Greek and Latin.
Candidates will be returned as ‘passed’ if they have satisfied the requirements set by the Professor or Head of the
Department.
MPhil LATIN PAPER
Paper sat as option by some MPhil students in the second year of their degree. The mark is returned to the MPhil Board for
consideration for the recommendation in the award of the degree.
 This is a University paper but is mentioned here to distinguish it from other postgraduate language papers
organised by the Department of Classics.
Essays are assessed by the relevant course co-ordinators in each case and sample second marked by the Course Director.
Assessment is made on a Pass/Fail basis. Percentage marks are not given. Students are given a written assessment of their
work by the course co-ordinator. Projects are marked, on the same Pass/Fail basis by the Course Director.
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