INTERFACULTY DEGREES and DIPLOMAS
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Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree
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Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 1
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Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 2
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Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 3
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Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree Level 4
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Degree of Business and Legal Studies (European)
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Degree of Business and Legal Studies (International)
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Certificate in Food Safety Auditing
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Higher Diploma in Development Studies
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Higher Diploma in Equality Studies
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Higher Diploma in Learning Disability Studies
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Diploma in Mediation Studies
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Higher Diploma in Religious Education
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Higher Diploma in Social & Vocational Rehabilitation
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Higher Diploma in Technology Management
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Higher Diploma in Visual Psychotherapy
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Master of Development Studies Degree
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Master of European Studies Degree
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M Econ Science in European Economic and Public Affairs Degree
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Master in European Economic and Public Affairs Degree
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Master of Equality Studies Degree
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Master of Equality Studies Degree (By Research)
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Master of Equine Studies Degree
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Master of Landscape Architecture Degree
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Masters in Religious Education
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Master of Science (Psychotherapy) Degree Examination
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Master of Science Degree (Disability Management)
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Master of Science (Rehabilitation Studies)
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Master of Science Degree (Technology Management)
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Master of Science in Development Disabilities
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Diploma in Sports Management
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Bachelor of Science (Sports Management)
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First University Examination in Sports Management
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Second University Examination in Sports Management
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Third University Examination in Sports Management
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IFBDF0001 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND LEGAL STUDIES (BBLS)
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Courses are taken individually. Honours may be awarded in each course and in the Degree as a whole. Honours in the
Degree will be awarded on the results of performance in the courses of Level 3 and Level 4. Students will be awarded
the degree when all the required courses and examinations have been successfully completed.
Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.
Students cannot be registered for any course(s) nor attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.
IFBDF0001 LEVEL 1 COURSES
Legal Studies Subjects
LAW 1501
Constitutional Law
LAW 1502
Law of Contract
LAW 1503
Law of Tort
Marks
400
400
400
No. Of papers
1
1
1
Credits
10
10
10
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 1002 Management Principles and Business Environment
BMGT 1004 Organisation Behaviour
ACC 1002 Financial Accounting
ECON 1105 Principles of Economics
300
300
300
300
1
1
1
1
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
Standards
 No compensation is allowed.
 Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
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First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass
40%
Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in
the written examination in that subject.
The course work mark will only be accounted for the first examination offering at any course. The second examination
offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the written second examination offering paper.
Continuous Assessment: A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any course may be allotted to course
work.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2
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Students who obtain a total of 60 credits on the combined results of the Summer and Autumn examinations of the
Level 1 courses are eligible for unrestricted entry into Level 2 courses.
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To enter Level 2, students must satisfy the following conditions after combining the results of the Summer and
Autumn examinations of Level 1:
(a) obtain 30 credits in business courses, and
(b) pass two legal studies subjects. Students are permitted to carry the remaining legal studies subject to Level 2.
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Students who have not passed at least two legal studies subjects are not eligible for entry into Level 2, but may repeat
the subjects failed in the following year’s examinations.
If a student satisfies the legal studies requirement as stated in point (b) above, but fails to satisfy the requirements of
point (a), then that student cannot progress to Level 2 without the permission of the Faculty of Commerce. Credits for
outstanding Level 1 courses must be obtained before entering Level 3.
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All courses in BBLS Level 1 must be passed within two years of entering Level 1. Otherwise the student may not
remain in the programme.
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IFBDF0001 LEVEL 2 COURSES
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
Option
Marks
400
400
400
No. Of Papers
1
1
1
Credits
11
11
11
Business Studies Subjects
MIS
1002 Business Statistics
300
1
7.5
ACC 2003 Management Accounting
300
1
6.00
ACC 2005 Financial Accounting
300
1
6.00
MIS
1005 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems 150
1
3.75
BCOM 2208 Economics for Law and Business
150
1
3.75
Standards
 No compensation is allowed.
 Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass
40%
 Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in
the written examination in that subject.
 The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second examination
offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the written second examination offering paper
 Continuous Assessment
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any course may be allotted to course work.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3
Students who pass at least two legal studies courses in Level 2 are eligible to enter Level 3, subject to having passed all
Level 1 courses.
IFBDF0001 LEVEL 3 COURSES
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Law 3501 Law of European Union
Option
Marks
400
400
400
No. Of Papers
1
1
1
Credits
12
12
12
Business Studies Subjects
FIN
2004 Finance
300
1
6.00
BMGT 2003 Business Logistics and Operations Management
300
1
6.00
HRM 2003 Managing Employee Relations
300
1
6.00
MKT 2003 Marketing
300
1
6.00
Standards
 No compensation is allowed.
 Overall honours are not awarded but grades in individual courses are as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
55%
Third Class Honours
50%
Pass
40%
 Where a mark is given for course work in a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless at least 35% is attained in
the written examination in that subject.
 The course work mark shall only be counted for the first examination offering of any course. The second examination
offering mark shall therefore be based entirely on the written second examination offering paper.
 Continuous Assessment
A maximum of 40% of the total marks available in any course may be allotted to course work.
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PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 3 TO LEVEL 4
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Students who pass at least two legal studies courses in Level 3 are eligible to enter Level 4, subject to having passed all
Level 2 courses.
LEVEL 4 COURSES
IFBDF0005 Mode 1
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
Option
Marks
400
400
400
No. Of Papers
1
1
1
Credits
10
10
10
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
Option
Option
240
240
240
240
240
1
1
1
1
1
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
Option
Option
LAW 4508
Minor Dissertation
400
400
400
400
80
1
1
1
1
-
10
10
10
10
2
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
240
240
240
1
1
1
6.00
6.00
6.00
Legal Studies Subjects
Option
Option
400
400
1
1
10
10
Business Studies Subjects
BMGT 3003 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6.00
6
6
6
6
6
6
IFBDF0006 Mode II
IFBDF0007 Mode III
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The total mark for students pursuing Modes I is 4,800. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is 2,400
and the total marks of Business Studies subjects is 2,400.
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The total marks for students pursuing Modes II is 4,800. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is
2,880 and the total marks for Business Studies is 1,920.
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The total marks for a student pursuing Mode III is 4,880. The total marks for Legal Studies subjects in this Mode is
2,000 and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 2,880.
The standards for all three Modes are as follows:
First Class: (a) At least 70% of total marks or (b) at least 68% in the total marks for Legal Studies subjects and at least
68% in the total marks for Business Studies subjects.
Second Class Honours Grade I: (a) At least 62% of total marks or (b) at least 60% in the total marks for Legal Studies
subjects and at least 60% in the total marks for Business Studies subjects.
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Second Class Honours Grade II: (a) At least 55% of total marks or (b) at least 53% in the total marks for Legal Studies
subjects and at least 53% in the total marks for Business Studies subjects.
Third Class Honours: (a) At least 50% of total marks or (b) at least 48% in the total marks for Legal Studies subjects and
at least 48% in the total marks for Business Studies subjects.
Pass Mark: At least 40% of total marks.
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES (EUROPEAN)
IFBDF0012
IFBDF0014
IFBDF0015
IFBDF0016
BBLS European Year 3
BBLS European Year 4 Mode I
BBLS European Year 4 Mode II
BBLS European Year 4 Mode III
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Students will be awarded the degree when all the required courses and examinations including those undertaken in the
European partner university have been successfully completed. The final degree awarded will be determined solely on
the students’ performance in their Level 4 examinations.
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Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.
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Students cannot be registered for any course(s) or attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.
LEVEL 1 AND 2 COURSES and PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2 is the same as that for the Bachelor of
Business & Legal Studies Degree.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3
Permission to transfer into Level 3 is conditional upon the student having passed all his or her Level 1 and Level 2
examinations.
Level 3 consists of approved courses taken by the student in the host university. In order to progress to Level 4, students
must perform satisfactorily in the examinations in each of these courses. Honours are not awarded in Level 3 nor are
honours recorded for individual courses.
LEVEL 4 COURSES and Level 4 Modes are the same as those in the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies Degree.
However, the total marks are as follows:
 The total marks for students pursuing Mode I is 2,400. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this Mode is 1,200
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 1,200.
 The total marks for students pursuing Mode II is 2,400. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this mode is 1,680
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 720.
 The total marks for students pursuing Mode III is 2,480. The total marks for Legal Studies subject in this Mode is 800
and the total marks for Business Studies subjects is 1,680.
The standards for all these Modes are the same as for the Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree.
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL)
IFBDF0013
IFBDF0017
IFBDF0018
IFBDF0019
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BBLS International Year 4
BBLS International Year 5 Mode I
BBLS International Year 5 Mode II
BBLS International Year 5 Mode III
Students will be awarded the degree when all the required courses and examinations including those undertaken in the
North American/Australian partner university have been successfully completed. The final degree awarded will be
determined on the students’ performance in their Level 3 and Level 5 examinations.
Where a student passes an examination after more than one attempt, his or her overall mark will be the successful
examination mark.
Students cannot be registered for any course(s) or attempt any examination(s) in course(s) from more than two
consecutive levels in any one academic year.
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LEVEL 1, 2 AND 3 COURSES and PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3 is
the same as that for the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies Degree.
PROGRESS FROM LEVEL 3 TO LEVEL 4
Permission to transfer into Level 4 is conditional upon the student having passed all his or her Level 2 and Level 3
examinations.
Level 4 consists of approved courses taken by the student in the host university. In order to progress to Level 5, students
must perform satisfactorily in the examinations in each of these courses. Honours are not awarded in Level 4 nor are
honours recorded for individual courses.
LEVEL 5 COURSES and Level 5 Modes are the same as those in Level 4 of the Bachelor of Business & Legal Studies
Degree.
The standards for all of these Modes are the same as for the Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies Degree.
IFCTP0016 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SAFETY AUDITING
Allocation of Marks
Written paper
Audit Reports
Assignment
Assessment
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(500)
150
150
50
150
Pass: 40% overall.
No Honours awarded.
Candidates must achieve at least 40% in each of the above elements.
Compensation will not be permitted.
Candidates may be allowed to repeat the examination at the discretion of the Course Management Committee.
IFHDF0001 (FT)/IFHDP0002 (PT) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (HDipDevSt)
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The Higher Diploma in Development Studies consists of 4 courses.
Each Paper carries 100 marks, of which 40% may be allotted to course work.
1st Class Honours
70%
2nd Class Honours 60%
Pass
40%
Candidates must reach a pass mark overall and in at least 3 courses.
Examinations to be held in Summer.
A repeat examination may be taken the following Summer.
Candidates who obtain at least 58% Higher Diploma Examinations may be eligible to proceed to the Master of
Development Studies degree programme
IFHDF0003 (FT) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EQUALITY STUDIES (HDipEqualS)
Part I
Five Compulsory subject areas
Part II
Three optional subject areas
Total Marks
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216
- 100 marks each
500
- 100 marks each
300
800
Up to 45% of the marks may be allocated to course work in Parts I and II.
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 40% (on aggregate) in each Part of the examination.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours:
60%
Pass:
40%
IFHDP0007 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY STUDIES (HDipLDS)
Module
1. LDIS P001
2. LDIS P002
3. LDIS P003
4. LDIS P004
5. LDIS P005
6. LDIS P006
7. LDIS P007
8. LDIS P008
Total
Honours Standard:
Lifespan Development Issues
Philosophies and Models
Policy and Legislation
Teamwork and Partnership
Assisstive Technology
Research Practice
Barriers to inclusion
Individual Research Project
First Class
Second Class
Pass Standard
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
800
70%
60%
40%
Candidates who do not obtain the pass mark in a particular module may compensate in up to two modules provided they do
not fall below 30% in either of them and have sufficient surplus marks in other modules in excess of the pass mark to cover
this deficiency
IFDPP0007 DIPLOMA IN MEDIATION STUDIES
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Total marks for the course 1000
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Marks will be allocated as follows:
Examination
700 marks
Essay
100 marks
Project
200 marks
Pass standard is 40%
Candidates must pass all papers
Candidates who obtain an average of 70% can be awarded the Diploma in Mediation Studies with Distinction. The
examiners may decline to award the Diploma in Mediation Studies with Distinction notwithstanding the attainment of
the required average if an inadequate standard is shown in one of the modules. Where an exemption has been given, a
distinction cannot be awarded.
IFHDP0006 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This is a two-year, part-time programme. The examination for the Higher Diploma in Religious Education consists of two
parts:
PART I
Written examinations take place at the end of each year of this two-year course. There are four papers of three hours each
from the subjects listed below in both years. All papers carry equal marks of 100%. In addition, a research project
carrying 200 marks will be undertaken in Year 2.
Year 1
REP106
REP107
REP108
REP109
Year 2
REP208
REP209
REP210
REP211
REP212
Total Marks
Religious Education
Systematic Theology
Scripture and Anthropology
Morality and Liturgy
100
100
100
100
Religious Education
Systematic Theology
Scripture and Spirituality
Morality and Liturgy
100
100
100
100
Research Methods
200
1,000
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PART II
Supervised teaching of Religious Education is assessed on a five-point grading system, A, B, C, D, E. Teaching is
supervised in both years and there is one assessment at the end of the second year. Candidates who obtain an E grading will
not be allowed to proceed to the written examination.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
Compensation
An aggregate mark of 40% is required in the written examination. Compensation may be allowed between papers in the
one examination at the discretion of the Board, provided that a candidate does not fall below 35% in that area. A candidate
who fails the written examination as a whole in a year but who reaches the pass mark of 45% in at least three papers, may
be exempted from these papers at the subsequent examination. A candidate who obtains such exemptions must pass the
remaining areas at one examination.
Repeats
A candidate who fails in Part I but was awarded at least a Grade D in Part II at the Summer examination will be permitted
to re-sit for the paper(s) in the following Autumn. The candidate will be allowed to carry forward the teaching assessment
of at least Grade D from the Summer to the following Autumn examination. S/he cannot however, be awarded Honours in
the examination. Students who do not pass the examination for the Higher Diploma in Religious Education may re-present
for the written examination on not more than three further occasions. Teaching practice may not be repeated more than
once.
IFHDP0009 (PT) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
DSVR P004
SPOL P921
DSVR P007
DSVR P001
DSVR P002
DSVR P005
DSVR P006
Standards
Social, Cultural & Disability Awareness/Learning and Development
Research
Counselling Skills Development
Rehabilitation Practice 1
Rehabilitation Management
Legislation & Policy
Contours of Employment
Marks
200
200
100
100
200
100
100
Exam
1
1
0
1
L
1
1
Year
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
First Class Honours - 70% overall
Second Class Honours - 60% overall
Pass - 40% overall
Honours are awarded provided the candidate does not fall below 40% in more than one subject. Compensation is allowed in
any one subject provided the candidate does not fall below 30% in such subject and has a sufficient surplus in other
subjects to cover the deficiency. Students who have attained at least 60% in the First Year Diploma examinations may
apply to be considered for admission to the second year of the MSc (Rehabilitation Studies).
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IFHDP0012 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Core Subjects
Marks
ACC P631
Management Accounting
100
BMGT P713
Organisation and Innovation I
100
BMGT P714
Business Strategy
100
BMGT P715
Marketing New Products
100
Optional Subjects
BMGT P718
Technology Strategy I
100
BMGT P717
Organisation and Innovation II
100
BMGT P518
Development Process Management
100
BMGT P516
Technology Planning and Commercialisation
100
HRM P634
Human Resources Management
100
ECON P201
Business Economics
100
MEEN P005
Quantitative Methods for Mgt.
100
BMGT P515
Manufacturing Systems Design
100
BMGT P519
Quality Assurance
100
BMGT P520
Engineering Economic Analysis
100
BMGT P517
Productivity Management
100
BMGT P716
Operations Strategy
100
FIN P505
Finance
100
MIS P508
Management Information Systems
100
MIS P509
eBusiness and Organisational Transformation
100
MIS P510
Management Support Systems
100
BMGT P528
Managing Technological Innovation
100
BMGT P529
Organisational Change
100
 Each student is examined in ten subjects, four core and six optional. Five subjects are taken in each semester, starting
in January (Spring Semester) and in September (Autumn Semester). Spring semester examinations are held in May,
and Autumn semester examinations are held in December.
 Each subject is marked out of 100: at the discretion of the instructor, up to 40 marks out of 100 can be allotted to
course work. In the case of subjects where marks are awarded for course work, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in
the written examination in order to pass the subject.
Pass
The pass standard is 40% in each subject.
Honours
Honours will be awarded on the candidate’s aggregate marks. The standard for First Class Honours is 70%, and for Second
Class Honours is 60%.
Compensation
Compensation is not allowed.
Exemptions
Once having passed a subject, a candidate is exempt from further examination in that subject. Students who registered for
the MSc (Technology Management) degree, but who are not in a position to complete it, may petition to be conferred with
the Higher Diploma in Technology Management, provided they have passed all the necessary subjects.
Repeat Examinations
Students who fail or defer an examination in a subject for which they registered will be permitted to re-present at one
subsequent examination only. The second offering is held at the end of the following semester, regardless of whether this is
in the following academic year. Thereafter the student has no further right to sit an examination for the course. In the case
of a subject which is repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be higher of either (a) 40% or (b) the average of the
mark obtained in the repeat examination, and original mark for the subject. Candidates may not repeat a subject more than
once.
Time Limit
Candidates must complete the Higher Diploma within three years of first registering.
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IFHDP0010 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN VISUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass Standard
70%
60%
50%
Marks
PSYC P003
Clinical Supervision
30
PSYC P004
Special Study Project
30
PSYC P005
Long Case Study
20
PSYC P006
Research Protocol
10
PSYC P007
Written Examination
10
 Part of the Special Study Project and the Long Case Study will be by oral examination.
 Honours will normally only be awarded if all components of the course are passed at the first attempt.
EXEMPTION
Exemptions may be awarded where candidates have already studied a component of the course as part of their professional
qualifications. This will be at the discretion of the M Sc. In Psychotherapy Board of Studies.
IFMXF0001 (FT)/IFMXP0002 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MDevSt)
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The Master of Development Studies consists of 4 courses and a thesis.
Each course carries 100 marks of which 40% may be allotted to course work.
Thesis carries 250 marks.
Total marks = 650.
Candidates must reach a pass mark overall and in at least three courses and in the thesis.
A minimum of 40% must be achieved in all courses.
Candidates who qualified for entry to the Masters degree from the Higher Diploma Course take two courses and
write a thesis
o Each course carried 150 marks of which 40% may be allotted to course work.
o Thesis carries 350 marks.
o Total marks = 650.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60%
Pass Standard
40%
Written examinations to be held in Summer.
Students who do not complete the minor thesis but who have successfully completed the course may apply to be
awarded the Higher Diploma in Development Studies. Such an award would be at the discretion of the examiners.
DEVP0009 MDevtS (BY THESIS)
Thesis
Pass Standard
Honours, First Class
Honours, Second Class (2.1)
Honours, Second Class (2.2)
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1,000
500 marks
700 marks
650 marks
600 marks
IFMXF0008 MA DEGREE IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
The Grading Scheme is as follows
Pass
40 - 59%
Second Class Honours
60 - 69%
First Class Honours
70%+
Allocation of grades
Maximum Possible
1000
Part I:
Part II:
Part III:
Part IV:
175
175
400
250
Core Course
Language component
Thesis
Written Examinations & Course Work
General regulations
Students must obtain a mark of at least 40% in each of the above parts. No compensation is allowed across parts I, II, III
and IV. Compensation will be allowed between courses in Part IV if a grade of at least 35% has been achieved in the
examination failed. If the grade obtained is less than 35%, that examination must be repeated. The dissertation must be
submitted by 15th August of the year of registration. The maximum mark that can be awarded any thesis submitted after this
date is 60%. This rule may be waived in exceptional circumstances
IFMXF0009 MEconSc IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Grading Scheme is as follows
Pass
40 - 59%
Second Class Honours
60 - 69%
First Class Honours
70%+
Allocation of grades
Thesis
400
Term papers
}
Written Examinations & Course Work }
600
Maximum Possible
1000
General regulations
1. A Pass mark must be achieved in each of the four disciplines (Business, Economics, Law and Politics). No
Compensation is allowed across disciplines. Compensation will be allowed between courses of the same discipline if a
grade of at least 35% has been achieved in the examination failed. If the grade obtained is less than 35%, that
examination must be repeated. Compensation does not apply between the examinations and the dissertation.
2. The dissertation must be submitted by 15th August of the year of registration. The maximum mark that can be awarded
any thesis submitted after this date is 60%. This rule may be waived in exceptional circumstances
IFMXF0010 MA EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
See MEconSc. European Economic and Public Affairs
IFMXF0003 (FT)/IFMXP0004 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF EQUALITY STUDIES (MEqualS)
Part I
EQUL P100 Five compulsory subject areas - 100 marks each
500
Part II EQUL P200 Three optional subject areas - 100 marks each
300
Part III EQUL P300 Minor Thesis
500
Total Marks
1,300
 Up to 45% of the marks may be allocated to course work in Part I and Part II.
 To be awarded the degree: 50% on aggregate
In addition students must obtain 50% in each Part of the Examination.
 Distinction: 70%
 This degree is an honours degree.
 Students who do not complete the minor thesis but who have successfully completed Part 1 and Part II may, in
exceptional circumstances, apply to be awarded the Higher Diploma in Equality Studies. Such an award would be at
the discretion of the Examiners.
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IFMRF0001 (FT)/IFMRP0002 (PT) MASTER OF EQUALITY STUDIES (RESEARCH)
The Master of Equality Studies (Research) is undertaken by research only. The M Equality Studies Degree (Research) is
awarded or withheld. In the case of an exceptionally outstanding performance, however, the degree may be awarded ‘with
Distinction’. An oral examination may be held if the Examiners so decide
IFMXF0005 DEGREE OF MASTER OF EQUINE STUDIES (MEqS)
In order to qualify for admission to the Masters course candidates must obtain a minimum of 60% in the Diploma
Examination and not less than 55% in any Part. In addition they will be required to obtain a pass mark of 50% in the thesis
Part 1 EQIN P001 Anatomy and Physiology
130
Part 2 EQIN P002 Husbandry
170
Part 3 EQIN P003 Health and Disease
130
Part 4 EQIN P004 Agribusiness, Organisation and Management
170
Part 5 EQIN P005 Oral Examination
200
Part 6 EQIN P006 Project
200
EQIN P007 Thesis
500
Total Marks
1,500
Pass:
Distinction:
50%
70%
IFMXF0006 DEGREE OF MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (MLArch)
1st Year Masters in Landscape Architecture Examination
LARC P101 Landscape Sciences
LARC P102 Landscape Technology
LARC P103 Landscape Design Theory
LARC P104 Landscape Design Studio
Total:
14 Credits
14 Credits
10 Credits
22 Credits
60 Credits
350
350
250
550
1,500 Marks
2nd Year Masters of Landscape Architecture
LARC P201 Landscape Planning
LARC P202 Landscape Management
LARC P203 Professional Practice & Planning Law
LARC P204 Landscape Design Studio
LARC P205 Dissertation
14 Credits
10 Credits
6 Credits
30 Credits
20 Credits
350
250
150
750
500
Total:
80 Credits 2,000 Marks
 Exemptions from specific course work may be given to students already suitable qualified.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours 60%
Pass
40%
 In addition, candidates will be required to have reached a pass standard (40%) in each Part of the examination.
Compensation will be allowed within Parts but not between Parts. Once a Part is passed, it does not have to be
repeated.
 Some courses may be offered only in alternate years.
 Honours in the Degree Examination will be based upon the aggregate marks obtained in the First and Final
Examinations.
 A repeat examination will be held in the Autumn for first and second year examinations if required.
 Dissertation LA205 and Landscape Design Studio LA104 and LA204 must normally be completed within the
academic year in which they are undertaken.
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IFMXP0011 MASTERS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This is a two-year part-time degree. Examinations usually take place in the summer with repeats in the autumn if
necessary. There are 9 taught courses, 4 in Year 1 and 5 in Year 2 with each subject carrying equal marks of 100; plus a
Research Methods course carrying 200 marks. In addition, students are required to complete a minor dissertation in the
second year which accounts for 1000 marks.
Year 1
REP106
REP107
REP108
REP109
Year 2
REP208
REP209
REP210
REP211
REP212
REPP304
Total Marks
Religious Education
Systematic Theology
Scripture and Anthropology
Morality and liturgy
100
100
100
100
Religious Education
Systematic Theology
Scripture and spirituality
Morality and liturgy
Research Methods
Dissertation
100
100
100
100
200
1,000
2,000
Exemptions
Exemptions from individual courses may be granted to students who have completed equivalent courses before. Holders of
the Higher Diploma in Religious Education or a primary degree in Religious Education will be exempted from all First
Year coursework, except Research Methods.
Standards
First Class Honours
70% overall
Second Class Honours
60% overall
Pass
40% overall
Candidates are required to achieve a Pass standard (40%) in each part of the examination. Honours in the degree
examination are based upon the aggregate of first and second year marks.
Compensation
Compensation is allowed within Parts but not between Parts. To receive compensation a candidate must achieve at least
35% in a subject.
A candidate who fails the written examination as a whole, but who reaches a pass mark of 45% in at least three papers, may
be exempt those subjects at the subsequent examination
Repeats
Repeat examinations normally take place in the autumn for both first and second year examinations .
IFMXF0008 MSc (PSYCHOTHERAPY) DEGREE EXAMINATION
Marks
300
350
350
1,000
Pass Mark 40% in each of the above parts. No compensation will be allowed between parts.
Repeat examinations take place in the Autumn, should they be required.
Students must satisfactorily complete all components in the final year’s assessment to be awarded the degree.
This is an undifferentiated honours degree. Students who achieve 60% or more in their combined result will receive an
honours degree.
Progression from year 1 to year 2 depends upon achieving a pass standard in each of the components of the course
work in year 1.
The Research Project should be on a topic in Psychotherapy and should be between 12,000 and 15,000 words.
PSCO P301 Written Examinations
PSCO P302 Clinical Training
PSCO P303 Research Project
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IFMRP0001 MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) DISABILITY MANAGEMENT
The degree is taken by thesis.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70% overall
60% overall
40% overall
IFMXP0009 MASTER OF SCIENCE (REHABILITATION STUDIES)
DSVR P004
SPOL P921
DSVR P310
DSVR P001
DSVR P002
DSVR P304
DSVR P309
DSVR P308
DSVR P306
DSVR P307
Social, Cultural and Disability Awareness/Learning and Development
Research
Counselling Skills Development
Rehabilitation Practice 1
Rehabilitation Management
Legislation & Policy
Contours of Employment
Rehabilitation Practice 2
Placement Portfolio
Dissertation
Marks
200
200
100
100
200
100
100
100
100
300
Exam
1
1
0
1
l
1
1
0
0
0
Year
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Standards
First Class Honours
70% Overall
Second Class Honours
60% Overall
Pass
40% Overall
 Honours are awarded provided the candidate does not fall below 40% in more than one subject. Compensation is
allowed in any one subject provided that the candidate does not fall below 30% in such subject and has a sufficient
surplus in other subjects to cover the deficiency.
 Students who do not complete the requirements of the Masters programme satisfactorily, or who fail to do so within
the time limits set by the Faculty may be awarded the Higher Diploma in Social and Vocational Rehabilitation.
 Students are required to attain an overall average of 60% in the first year examination and have passed all examination
papers before being admitted to the second year of the Masters degree. Students who fail to attain an overall 60%, but
who pass all papers may be permitted to transfer to the second year of the Higher Diploma in Social and Vocational
Rehabilitation, subject to the approval of Faculty. All written work must be submitted in order to fulfil the
requirements of the course.
IFMXP0007 MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
The course is taught over two years, commencing in January of each year. It is examined in three parts.
Part 1 will be examined in May and December of the first year. The subjects examined are those completed in the previous
half year. The subjects examined in Part 1 will consist of prescribed subjects from the list below, with cumulative marks of
at least 1000. The prescribed list will be notified annually to the Board of Studies for the degree, not later than December of
the year prior to the commencement of Part 1.
Part 2 will be examined in May and December of the second year. The subjects examined will be those taught in the
preceding half year. The subjects to be examined will consist of prescribed subjects from the list below, with cumulative
marks of 900. The prescribed list will be notified to the Board of Studies for the degree not later than December of the year
preceding the commencement of Part 2.
Part 3 will consist of a project to be carried out during Year 2. The final report on the project will be due, and examined, at
the end of the second month following completion of Part 2 examinations. The marks for the final report will be 300.
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Subjects:
ACC P621
MEEN P004
MIS P622
BMGT P640
FIN
P623
BMGT P642
BMGT P641
BMGT P644
BMGT P643
ECON P200
BMGT P645
BMGT P646
MEEN P001
MEEN P002
BMGT P647
BMGT P648
BMGT P649
BMGT P650
MEEN P003
BMGT P651
BMGT P652
MIS P642
MIS P643
BMGT P738
BMGT P739
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods for Management
Management Information Systems
Organisation and Innovation I
Finance
Organisation and Innovation II
Business Strategy
Technology Strategy I
Marketing New Products
Business Economics
Operations Strategy
Technology Strategy II
Product Design and Development
Manufacturing Systems Design
Development Portfolio Management
Development Project Management
Economics and Technology Policy
Organisational Renewal
Emerging Technologies
New Business Development
Major Project and Project Seminar
e-Business and Organisational Transformation
Management Support Systems
Managing Technological Innovation
Organisational Change
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
300
100
100
100
100
The subject Product Design and Development is project based. Of the total marks, 125 will be assigned for project work,
and 75 to the final written examination.
In the remaining subjects, up to 40 marks out of 100 can be allotted to assignments carried out during the course.
Pass
The pass standard is 40% in each subject, including the Part 3 project.
In subjects where marks are allocated to project work or assignments, a minimum of 35% must be obtained in any final
written examination.
Candidates will be examined on their project (total marks 300) and on the designated subjects from the above list (total
marks at least 1900). They must obtain a pass mark on their project, and on every examined subject, to be eligible for the
award of the degree.
Honours
Honours will not be awarded for individual parts, but on the aggregate marks (out of 2200) of all three parts of the
examination.
First Class Honours standard is 70%
Second Class Honours standard is 60%.
Compensation
Compensation is not allowed.
Exemptions
Once having passed a subject, a candidate is exempt from further examination in that subject. Candidates who already hold
the MIE or MBA degree, may apply to be exempted from examination on a subject-by-subject basis. Suitably qualified
candidates who reach honours standard in the Higher Diploma in Technology Management may also apply for exemption
on the same basis. Exemption will be at the discretion of the Academic Council, on the recommendation of the Board of
Studies.
Repeat Examinations
Students who fail or defer an examination in a specified subject may take the examination at the next sitting. Candidates
will be permitted to defer only in special cases and with the permission of the Programme Director.
Students should note that courses may change from year to year, may not be offered in certain years and may be dropped
entirely from the programme. Where a failed or deferred subject is not offered, a different course may be substituted in
order to gain the requisite credits. Students must re-register, re-attend, and pay appropriate fees for the alternate subject.
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In the case of a subject repeated successfully, the mark recorded shall be the higher of either
a) 40% or
b) the average of the original mark and the repeat mark for the subject. Candidates who repeat are eligible for honours on
the basis of their overall grade for the subject.
c) Credit for continuous assessment will carry through only to the next available sitting of the failed examination.
Time Limit
To be awarded the degree, candidates must complete all requirements within four years of first registering.
MSc IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
This degree is offered under two modes.
Mode 1. This is a research Master’s Degree. The award is undifferentiated, based on assessment of a written dissertation,
submitted as a result of at least one academic year’s full-time research.
Mode 2. The award of this degree is based on the results of two years of part-time study and research. The first year
comprises the Higher Diploma in Learning Disability Studies (q.v.) which must be passed overall with a grade not less than
Second Class Honours. The second year comprises a supervised research project, tutorials and other appropriate academic
exercises. It is assessed on the basis of a written dissertation. The degree award is undifferentiated.
IFDPP0005 DIPLOMA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Subject
SMGT 1001
SMGT 1012
SMGT 1011
SMGT 1004
SMGT 1006
SMGT 2008
SMGT 1007
SMGT 1005
SMGT 2010
TOTAL
Organisation and Policy in Sport
Financial Management
Information Technology
Management of Services Organisations
Applied Biology of Sports and Exercise
Event Management
Sports Marketing
Sociology of Sport
Dissertation
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
900
Pass Standard
Pass Standard 40%
Candidates are also required to obtain specified certification in Coaching (SMGT 1013) and First Aid (SMGT 2009).
Distinction
The Diploma may be awarded with distinction to candidates who achieve an overall total of 60%, provided that each
subject is passed at the first attempt.
Compensation
Single deficiency compensation will be granted in one or two subjects provided that the Mark in those subjects does not fall
below 35%.
Examinations will be held at the end of each semester or at the end of the year, as appropriate. Supplemental examinations
may be held as required. In each subject a maximum of 40% may be allocated to assignments and/or in-course assessment.
IFBDF0011 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SPORTS MANAGEMENT)
General Regulations
 The University Examinations of the First and Second Years of Sports Management must be passed as a whole before
proceeding to the course of the following year.
 The University Examination of the First and Second Years of Sports Management must be passed within two years of
entering the respective course.
 Candidates are required to obtain an approved Coaching qualification (SMGT 1109). This requirement must normally
be completed before proceeding to the Second Year of the course.
 Candidates are required to successfully complete an Elective (SMGT 2109) and approved Work Placement (SMGT
2110). This requirement must normally be completed before proceeding to the Third Year of the course.
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MARKS MAXIMA
FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Subject
Marks Credits
SMGT 1101 Organisation and Policy in Sport
160
8
SMGT 1102 Financial Management
160
8
SMGT 1103 Information Technology
160
8
SMGT 1104 Sports Management
160
8
SMGT 1105 Sports Marketing 1
160
8
SMGT 1106 Sports Science 1
160
8
SMGT 1107 Sociology and Ethics
160
8
SMGT 1108 Theory of Coaching
80
4
Total
1,200
60
SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Subject
Marks Credits
SMGT 2101 Legislation of Sport
160
8
SMGT 2102 Sports Facility Management 1
160
8
SMGT 2103 Event Management
160
8
SMGT 2104 Sports Tourism
160
8
SMGT 2105 Research Methodology
160
8
SMGT 2106 Sports Science 2
160
8
SMGT 2107 Economics of Sport
160
8
SMGT 2108 Sports Marketing 2
80
4
Total
1,200
60
THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Subject
Marks Credits
SMGT 3101 Human Resource Management
300
15
SMGT 3102 Sports Facility Management 2
300
15
SMGT 3103 Enterprise Development
300
15
SMGT 3104 Health and Safety Management
300
15
SMGT 3105 Sports Science 3
300
15
SMGT 3106 Communication and Media in Sport 300
15
SMGT 3107 Dissertation
600
30
Total
2,400
120
Pass Standard
Pass standard 40%.
A maximum of 20% of the total marks available in each subject, which involves a written examination, may be allotted to
course work. Where a mark is given for coursework in such a subject, a pass mark will not be awarded unless a mark of at
least 35% is attained in the written examination in that subject.
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall not be permitted.
Exemptions
A candidate who has obtained a pass mark shall be exempted from further examination in that subject.
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade 1
Second Class Honours Grade 11
70%
62%
55%
Overall Honours in the First and Second University Examinations may be awarded on the aggregate marks obtained in the
subjects of the examination.
Honours in the degree shall be awarded on the basis of the combined aggregate marks of the Second and Final University
Examinations.
Honours may be awarded in individual subjects.
Normally overall honours and honours in individual subjects will be awarded only when the examination is passed at the
first attempt and when subjects are presented together.
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