COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
CONTENTS
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Bachelor of Social Science Degree, General Regulations
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Bachelor of Social Science (International) Degree
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BSocSc Degree, 2 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 Education (HDipEd)
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Higher Diploma in Education Studies (HDipEdS)
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Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies (HDipLIS)
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Higher Diploma in Psychology (HDipPsych)
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Higher Diploma in Special Educational Needs (HDipSEN)
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Higher Diploma in Social Policy (HDipSP)
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Higher Diploma in Sociology and Social Research (HDipSSR)
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Higher Diploma for Teachers of the Deaf (HDipTD)
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Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Cert in TEFL)
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Higher Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (HDipTEFL)
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MA in Economics
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Master of Economic Science (MEconSc)
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Master of Economic Science (Public Policy)
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MA in Educational Psychology
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MA in Geography
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MA (International) in Geography
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MA in Politics
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Master of Education (MEd) (Old Regulations)
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Master of Education Degree Examination (MEd)
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Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) Degree Examination
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Master of Library and Information Studies Degree (MLIS)
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Master of Literature / Arts Degree (MLitt/ MA), Education
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Master of Literature / Arts Degree (MLitt/MA), Philosophy
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MA in Ancient Philosophy
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Master of Literature Degree (MLitt / MSocSc), Sociology
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Master of Social Science Degree (Sociology) (MSocSc)
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Master of Philosophy Degree (MPhil) (Irish Studies)
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Master of Philosophy Degree (MPhil) (Medieval Studies)
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Master of Psychological Science Degree (MPsychSc)
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Doctor of Psychological Science Degree (Clinical Psychology) (DPsychSc)
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Master of Social Science Degree (Social Policy) (MSocSc)
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Master of Social Science Degree (International) (MSocSc)
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Master of Social Science Degree (Social Work) (MSocSc)
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Degree of Bachelor of Social Studies (Housing and Community Studies)
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Certificate in Education for Child Protection
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Planning
Degree of Master of Regional and Urban Planning (MRUP)
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Master’s Degree in Planning Policy and Practice
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Higher Diploma in Town Planning (HDipTP)
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Master of Science (MSc) (Planning)
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Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Planning & Environmental Policy)
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Environmental Policy
Degree of Master of Science (Environmental Policy) (MSc)
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Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Policy)
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Other
Undergraduate Diploma in Women’s Studies
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Certificate in Women’s Studies
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Higher Diploma in Development Studies
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Higher Diploma in Developmental Disability Studies
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Certificate in Citizenship and Advocacy
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Certificate in Equality Studies
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Higher Diploma in Equality Studies
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Higher Diploma in Mediation and Conflict Resolution
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Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies
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Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (2005-2006)
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Higher Diploma in Women’s Studies
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Higher Diploma in University Teaching and Learning
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Master of Science in Development Studies
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Master of Science in Development Studies (MSc) (By Thesis)
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Master of European Studies Degree (MA)
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MEcon 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 Economic Science: European Union and International Affairs
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Master of Science in Equality Studies (MSc)
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Master of Science in Disability Studies (MSc)
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Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities (MSc)
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Master of Science in Rehabilitation Studies (MSc)
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Master of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies (MA)
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Adult Education:
Certificate in Foundation Level Studies – Return to Learning
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Certificate in Archaeology
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Certificate in Communication Skills
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Diploma in Communication Skills
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Diploma in Nursery Management
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Diploma in Community Drugs Work
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Diploma in the History of European Painting
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Diploma in Substance Misuse and Delinquency – Intervention and Counselling Skills
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Diploma in Hearing Aid Audiology
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Diploma in Community Rehabilitation
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Diploma in Aural Rehabilitation
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Certificate in Contemporary Studies
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Certificate in Adult Education (Professional Development)
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Certificate in Genealogy – Family History
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Certificate in Sociology
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Certificate in Foundation Level Studies – Commerce, Adult Education.
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Certificate in Literature in English
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Certificate in Continuing Development (Gas Industry; Managing People)
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Certificate in Project and Community Development
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Certificate in Creche Management
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Certificate in Drugs Counselling Theory and Intervention Skills
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Diploma in Drugs Counselling Theory and Intervention Skills
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Certificate in Assistive Technology Application
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Certificate in Foundation Level Studies – Science and Engineering
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Diploma in Adult Education (Professional Development)
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Diploma in Assistive Computer Applications
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, REGULATIONS
HSBDF0001 Bachelor of Social Science
HSBDF0002 Bachelor of Social Science International
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
60%
50%
45%
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
 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.
HSHDF0004 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
100 marks
Pass Standard
50%
Distinction
70%
HSHDF0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (HDipEd)
The examination for the Higher Diploma in Education will consist of two parts:
PART I
Six areas comprising five papers and a portfolio 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
Total
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5
Portfolio
Assignments
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.
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Pass
An aggregate mark of 40% is required in the written areas of the course. Compensation may be allowed in one area 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 but who reaches the pass mark of 40% 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 areas provided the candidate does not fall below 50% in any of the
areas, together with at least Grade C in teaching assessment OR an aggregate mark of at least 55% in the written areas,
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 areas, 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 areas
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 examinations. 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.
HSHDP0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION STUDIES (HDipEdS)
Examination papers and course projects carrying a total of 400 marks.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours Grade 1
60-69%
Second Class Honours Grade 2
50-59%
Pass
40-49%
HSHDF0002 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%
HSHDF0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY (HDipPsych)
Year 1
Year 2
PSY P406/PSY P407
PSY P401/PSY P402
Written examination and course work
Written Papers
Practical & Continuous Assessment
(The percentages refer to the aggregate total)
Pass:
Marks
1,000
700
300
1,000
40%
Honours Standards:
First Class:
Second Class Honours Grade 1:
Second Class Honours Grade 2:
Third Class Honours:
70%
60%
50%
45%
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HSHDF0007 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (HDipSEN)
Course assessment is based upon assignments carrying 500 marks and examination papers carrying 500 marks.
A pass in Special Needs Teaching is mandatory.
Assignments
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Examinations
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Total:
Individualised Education Programme (IEP)
Whole School Plan for Inclusive Special Needs Education
Portfolio 1: School-based Interventions: Working with Teachers
Portfolio 2: School-based Interventions: Working with Parents
150 marks
150 marks
100 marks
100 marks
Psychology, Learning Theory and Special Needs Education
Curriculum, Pedagogics and Special Needs Education
Sociological, Philosophical and Legal Issues in Special Needs Education
Therapeutic, Technological and Professional Aspects of Special Needs Education
125 marks
125 marks
125 marks
125 marks
500 marks
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 40% with compensation between areas provided the candidate does not all below 35%
in any area.
HSHDF0006 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL POLICY (HDipSP)
SPOL P402
Pass Standard:
Social Policy
40%
Honours Standards:
First Class
Second Class
1000
70%
60%
HSHDF0005 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:
40%
Honours Standards:
First Class
Second Class
70% with not less than 60% in any subject.
60% with not less than 50% in any subject.
HSHDF0008 HIGHER DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS OF THE DEAF (HDipTD)
Assessment is based upon assignments and practical work carrying 400 marks and examination papers carrying 600
marks.
A pass in teaching practice is mandatory.
Papers as follows:
History of Education of the Deaf, Deaf Culture and Language
Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students
Psychology, Philosophy and Sociology
Audiology and Speech Training
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100
100
100
100
400
Practical Work and Assignments
Teaching Practice Portfolio
Individualised Education Programme
Research Project on Area Related to Deaf Education
Practical Assessment in Audiology
Practical Assessment in Sign Language
200
200
100
50
50
600
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 40% with compensation between areas provided the candidate does not fall below 35%
in any area.
Exemptions
A candidate who reaches 40% in three or more subjects may be exempted in these. To complete the examination, 40%
must be gained in a single subject, or an average of 40% with not less than 30% in any subject. Candidates obtaining
exemptions must pass in the remaining subjects at one examination.
HSCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(Cert in TEFL)
The maximum marks will be 1000.
EDUCP103 Part 1 Written Paper
EDUCP102 Part 2 Two written assignments
EDUCP101 Part 3
Supervised teaching practice
200 marks
300 marks
500 marks
Pass: a minimum aggregate of 40% with compensation only between Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does not fall
below 30% in either area. Students must obtain a pass grade of 40% in supervised teaching practice.
Distinction: a minimum aggregate of 65%, with compensation only between Parts 1 and 2 provided the student does
not fall below 55% in either area. To achieve a distinction, students must obtain 65% in supervised teaching practice.
Repeats: 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.
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
EDUC P429
Part 2
Three Written Assignments
EDUC P430
Part 3
Supervised teaching practice
400 marks
300 marks
300 marks
Pass Standard:
A minimum aggregate of 40%, with compensation only between Parts 1 and 2, provided the student does not fall below
30% in either area. Students must obtain a pass grade of 40% in supervised teaching practice.
Second Class Honours:
A minimum aggregate of 60%, with compensation only between Parts 1 and 2, provided the student does not fall below
50% in either area. To achieve second class honours, students must obtain 60% in supervised teaching practice.
First Class Honours:
A minimum aggregate of 70%, with compensation only between Parts 1 and 2, provided the student does not fall below
60% in either section. To achieve first class honours, students must obtain 70% in supervised teaching practice.
Repeats:
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.
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HSMXF0013 MA 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 MA subjects.
HSMXF0010 MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE (MEconSc)
ECON P306
Written Examination and Course Work*
1,000 marks
*Up to 20% of the 1,000 marks may be allocated to Course Work.
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects.
HSMXF0011 (FT) MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE (Public Policy)
ECON P309
ECON P308
Written Examination and Course Work*
Minor Thesis**
700 marks
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 MA subjects.
HSMXF0021 MA 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
EDUC P323
EDUC P314
EDUC P324
EDUC P312
EDUC P313
Total
Marks
300
100
300
300
Pass/Fail only
1000
Placement Portfolio
Research Assignment
Thesis
Examinations (3)
Placements:
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
Pass
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
ARMXF0034 MA IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG P801
Written Examination and Course Work
Minor Thesis
The minor thesis must be passed for the Degree to be awarded.
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects.
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600 marks
400 marks
ARMXF0068 MA (INTERNATIONAL) 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 other MA subjects.
HSMXF0017 MA IN POLITICS
POL P801
Written Examination and Course work
Minor Thesis
600 marks
400 marks
First Class Honours etc. as for other MA subjects in the Faculty of Arts/Human Sciences.
HSMXP0005 (PT) MEd DEGREE EXAMINATION (Old Regulations)
i.
ii.
EDUC P315 Examination papers and course projects carrying a total of 700 marks.
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%
HSMXP0006 MEd DEGREE EXAMINATION
i EDUC P317 Examination Papers and course projects carrying a total of 400 marks.
ii 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%
HSMXF0007 (FT) Master of Education (MEd)
Examination Papers and course projects carrying a total of 500 marks. A minor thesis carrying 500 marks.
Pass: Aggregate marks in the examinations and projects must reach 40%. Thesis must reach 40%.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours Grade 1
60-69%
Second Class Honours Grade 2
50-59%
Pass
40-49%
HSMXF0008 MEd (SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS)
Part 1: Examination papers and assignments carrying a total of 500 marks.
Part 2: Minor Thesis or Portfolio of research-based interventions carrying a total of 500 marks.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade 1
Second Class Honours Grade 2
Pass
70%
60-69%
50-59%
40-49%
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HSMXF0009 (FT)/HSMXP0007 (PT) MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
DEGREE (MLIS)
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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 student who is not successful at the first submission of his/her thesis for the MLIS degree may submit once only
a revised thesis, provided that the revised thesis is received within two years of initial registration. A revised thesis
that is considered satisfactory will be awarded a mark of 40%.
If a student has not submitted a satisfactory thesis the Board may, at its sole discretion, award the Higher Diploma
in Library and Information Studies in lieu of the Master’s degree, provided the student does not already hold the
Higher Diploma and has successfully completed all requirements for the Higher Diploma.
HSMRF0003- MLITT / HSMXF0014/HSMXF0022 -MA IN EDUCATION
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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.
HSMRF0003 MLITT IN PHILOSOPHY
In Philosophy, an oral or written examination, or both, may be held if the Examiners so decide.
HSMXF0016 MA DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY
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Marks for the one-year taught MA in Philosophy shall be allotted as follows:
Continuous Assessment
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.
HSMXF0024 MA IN ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
Examination subjects: Greek and Philosophy
No of Examination papers: one paper in Greek
300 marks
Continuous Assessment
300 marks
Dissertation
400 marks
Pass Standard
Candidates must achieve at least 40% overall in thesis and examinations combined.
Honours Standards
The following honours scale will be adopted:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Third Class Honours
No compensation, No exemption.
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70%
60-69%
50-59%
45-49%
HSMRF0001 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.
HSMXF0003(FT)/HSMXP0003 (PT) MSocSc by Examination
SOC P301 Each of 7 courses
SOC P302 Dissertation
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
Third Class Honours
Pass Standard
100 marks
300 marks
70%
60%
50%
45%
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.
ARMXF0005 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".
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".
MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE DEGREE (MPsychSc)
HSMRF0004 / HSMXF0012
The degree is awarded by Major Thesis or examination. Marks and Standards as for the MLitt/MA Degree.
HSDXF0001 DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)
(DPsychSc)
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.
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MSocSc DEGREE (SOCIAL POLICY) / MSocSc INTERNATIONAL (SOCIAL POLICY)
The MSocSc by Thesis
HSMRF0001
HSMXF0005 (International)(Social Policy)
First Class Honours Standard
Second Class Honours Standard
Pass Standard
An oral or a written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
MSocSc by Examination
70%
60%
40%
HSMXP0002 (PT)
HSMXF0004 (FT)
HSMXF0005 (FT) (International )
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)
HSMRF0001 The MSocSc by Thesis
First Class Honours Standard
Second Class Honours Standard
Pass Standard
An oral or a written examination, or both, may be held, if the Examiners so decide.
HSMXF0006 MsocSc Social Work by Examination (Mode A)
SPOL P303
Each of 7 courses
SPOL P304
Dissertation
Pass Standard
Distinction
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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.
HSMXF0002 MsocSc Social Work by Examination (Mode B)
SPOL P303
Course Work and Project Work
SPOL P304
Dissertation
Pass Standard
50%
Distinction
70%
The Degree is an Honours Degree.
Candidates must achieve a pass standard in each course.
Dissertation must reach 50%.
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70%
60%
40%
700
300
HSBDP001 DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
STUDIES)
To complete the requirements necessary for the award of the BSS (Housing and Community Studies) Degree, it is
necessary to complete a minimum of four years’ registration and attendance as follows:
1. a minimum of one year at Level 1, with the successful completion of 60 Level 1 credits
2. a minimum of one year at Level 2, with the successful completion of 60 Level 2 credits
3. a minimum of one year at Level 3, with the successful completion of 60 Level 3 credits
4. a minimum of one year at Level 4, with the successful completion of 60 Level 4 credits.
240 credits completed as above is the total requirement for the BSS (Housing and Community Studies) degree.
On satisfactory completion of Level 1, a Certificate will be awarded to students who elect not to proceed to Level 2.
On satisfactory completion of Level 2, a Diploma will be awarded to students who elect not to proceed to Level 3.
Satisfactory completion of Levels 3 and 4 will lead to a B.S.S. degree award.
 Module
A module is a year’s course in a subject. A student’s performance in each module will be assessed by means of credits
and a grade marking system.

To complete a module successfully and thereby gain credits, a student must:
a) register for and attend lectures and tutorials;
b) complete the course requirements in respect of assignments and projects;
c) pass the relevant examinations in each module.
Year 1 Certificate Level
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Module Title
Professional Practice
Introduction to Course: IT and Adult Learning
Housing History & Legislation
Social Policy: Theories and Concepts
Estate Management Strategy & Development
Groupwork Theory and Practice
SPOL No.
SPOL 1801
SPOL 1802
SPOL 1803
SPOL 1804
SPOL1805
SPOL 1806
TOTAL
Credits
14
4
12
12
12
6
60
Marks
140
40
120
120
120
60
600
Year 2
Diploma Level
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Module Title
Regeneration and Design
Strategic Planning and Management
Evaluating Tenant Participation Initiativ
Legal Issues
Economics – Introduction
Families and Family Policy
Communication and Management Skills
SPOL No.
SPOL 2801
SPOL 2802
SPOL 2803
SPOL 2804
SPOL 2805
SPOL 2806
SPOL 2807
TOTAL
Credits
8
8
8
8
8
12
8
60
Marks
80
80
80
80
80
120
80
600
Module Title
Local Government & Social Citizenship
Housing Finance
Planning and Land Use/Valuation
Housing Management
Legal Issues / Housing
Community Development & Social Inclusion
Local Development in the Global Context
SPOL No.
SPOL 3801
SPOL 3802
SPOL 3803
SPOL 3804
SPOL 3805
SPOL 3806
SPOL 3807
TOTAL
Credits
8
8
8
10
8
10
8
60
Marks
80
80
80
100
80
100
80
600
Year 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
149
Year 4
Module Title
Design and Construction
Research Theory and Methods
Strategic Housing Management
Globalisation Impacts and Sustainability
Influencing Public Policy
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
SPOL No.
SPOL 4801
SPOL 4802
SPOL 4803
SPOL 4804
SPOL 4805
TOTAL
Credits
18
8
18
8
8
60
Marks
180
80
180
80
80
600
General Regulations
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The degree is composed of a number of courses which are given at four levels. Level 1 courses are offered at
the commencement of the degree programme. They are followed by Level 2 and Level 3 courses. Level 4
courses are taken in the final year of the degree programme.
Each level contains courses to the value of 60 credits, giving a total of 240 credits required for a degree to be
awarded.
On satisfactory completion of Level 1, a Certificate will be awarded, to students who elect not to proceed to
Level 2.
On satisfactory completion of Level 2, a Diploma will be awarded, to students who elect not to proceed to
Level 3.
Satisfactory completion of Levels 3 and 4 will lead to a B.S.S. degree award.
The pass mark in each module is 40%.
The total marks for each level is 600 marks.
Up to 80% of the marks available at each level may be allocated for work performed during the year.
All modules must be passed at each level before proceeding to the next level.
In exceptional circumstances, the Board of Studies may recommend to the Faculty that this requirement be
waived.
No compensation is allowed between modules.
Standards Applying to Examinations at Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
Pass Standards
The pass standard is 40%
Honours Standards
The honours will be awarded as follows:
First class honours
Second class honours, Grade I
Second class honours, Grade II
Third class honours
70%
60%
50%
45%
Beneficial Aggregation
Honours may be awarded for the Degree as a whole based on beneficial aggregation of 30% of examination results from
Level 3 and 70% of examination results from Level 4. Thus the grade of degree result will be determined by either :
i.
Aggregation of 30% of the Level 3 examination results plus 70% of the Level 4 examination results.
or
ii.
100% of the Level 4 examination results, whichever is to the benefit of the student.
Certificate
A Certificate may be awarded on the basis of examination results for Level 1, to students who elect not to proceed to
Level 2. The award for the Certificate will be Pass.
Diploma
A Diploma may be awarded on the basis of examination results for Level 2, to students who elect not to proceed to
Level 3. The grading for the Diploma will be as follows:
Distinction
Honours
Pass
150
70%
60%
40%
Examinations
Examinations will be held in the Summer of each year; a repeat examination in individual modules is held in the
Autumn.
Courses are offered, and examinations are held, biennially. Students who are unsuccessful in one or more modules
within a single academic session, may repeat the module(s) in another academic session. Students will have to wait until
the lectures in that module are offered again in the biennial cycle.
Students may repeat a module. They must register for, and attend, lectures in the modules they wish to study,
irrespective of previous attendance in the same module. A fee will be charged for re-attendance.
Students must pass each module within three years of entering the year in which that module is offered. The Faculty
may waive this requirement in exceptional circumstances.
Students will be given the opportunity to re-submit coursework which has not achieved the required standard. The
maximum mark that can be obtained for a piece of work following re-submission is 40% irrespective of the quality of
the re-submitted work. The Board of Studies may waive this requirement in exceptional circumstances.
CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION FOR CHILD PROTECTION
CertECP Assessment
Certification relates to the successful completion of the programme by passing each assessment component and
evidence of attendance. Assessment is in three parts:



A written assignment of approximately 2000 words on an aspect of Child Protection. This is marked on a
Pass / Fail basis.
Modelling education and training for Child Protection in the presence of a U.C.D. assessor. This
assessment component is graded as Satisfactory or Incomplete.
Presentation of a portfolio which provides evidence of ability to identify, evaluate, plan for and implement
good Child Protection education in relation to the participants role and function within a training team.
This assessment component is graded as Satisfactory or Incomplete.
As this is an entry level certificate, no exemptions are possible – either on assessment components or on course
attendance. Certification is on a successful completion basis and so is not differentiated into honours or pass categories.
At the discretion of U.C.D. Education Department, a candidate may re-present on up to two further occasions in order to
reach the required standard to complete an assessment component.
In the case of difficulty or complaint, the matter will be, in the first instance, adjudicated by the Programme Director
and failing this by the Board of Studies, whose decision will be seen as final, subject only to the usual conditions
attaching to right of appeal within the U.C.D. system.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
REGULATIONS FOR ENTRANTS IN 2004/2005
Master of Regional and Urban Planning
ENMXF0028
MRUP 1
RUP
P301
RUP
P302
RUP
P303
RUP
P304
RUP
P305
RUP
P306
RUP
P307
RUP
P308
RUP
P309
RUP
P310
RUP
P311
RUP
P312
RUP
P313
Sub-total
MRUP 2
RUP
RUP
Sub-total
Research Methods
Economics
Planning and Environmental Law
Public Policy
Sustainability and Environmental Policy
Transport and the Environment
Planning Strategies and Methodologies
Rural Policy
Placemaking: Urban and Rural Design
Planning, Society and Diversity
Urban and Regional Planning Policy
Planning Practice Studio: Development Planning
Planning Practice Studio: Design and Development Control
P314 Planning Practice
P315 Research Project
Total
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
1300
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
65
600
500
1100
30
25
55
2400
120

To be awarded the degree, passes must be secured in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio,
planning practice and the research project.

To be admitted to Year 2 of the degree, students must secure a pass in written examinations, continuous assessment
and planning studio of Year 1.

Candidates who fail to reach a pass standard in any subject will be allowed only one repeat examination or
submission in that subject.

Candidates who obtain a pass standard in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio, planning
practice or the Research Project may be exempted in those subjects.

Where a resubmission of the Research Project is required, the submission must be made before the 11th November
following the candidate’s first submission.

The second year of the degree must be taken in the academic year immediately following successful completion of
Year 1. In certain circumstances the Head of Department may allow deferred entry to Year 2 of the degree.

The maximum mark attainable in a repeat examination or submission is 40%.

The degree award will be based upon the aggregate marks obtained over the two years of the course.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Pass
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70%
60%
50%
40%
REGULATIONS FOR ENTRANTS IN 2005/2006
Master of Regional and Urban Planning
ENMXF0028
MRUP 1
PEP
P301
PEP
P302
PEP
P303
PEP
P304
PEP
P306
PEP
P308
PEP
P309
PEP
P310
PEP
P312
PEP
P313
Subtotal
MRUP 2
PEP
P314
PEP
P315
Subtotal
Research Methods
Economics and Spatial Planning
Planning and Environmental Law
Public Policy and Planning
Transport and the Environment
Rural Development and Planning
Placemaking: Urban and Rural Design
Planning, Society and Diversity
Planning Practice Studio: Development Planning
Planning Practice Studio: Urban Design
Planning Practice
Research Project
Total
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
1200
60
600
600
30
30
1200
60
2400
120

To be awarded the degree, passes must be secured in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio,
planning practice and the research project.

To be admitted to Year 2 of the degree, students must secure a pass in written examinations, continuous assessment
and planning studio of Year 1.

Candidates who fail to reach a pass standard in any subject will be allowed only one repeat examination or
submission in that subject.

Candidates who obtain a pass standard in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio, planning
practice or the Research Project may be exempted in those subjects.

Where a resubmission of the Research Project is required, the submission must be made in accordance with
University regulations.

The second year of the degree must be taken in the academic year immediately following successful completion of
Year 1. In certain circumstances the Head of Department may allow deferred entry to Year 2 of the degree.

The maximum mark attainable in a repeat examination or submission is 40%.

The degree award will be based upon the aggregate marks obtained over the two years of the course.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Pass
70%
60%
50%
40%
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Master’s Degree in Planning Policy and Practice
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
Total
P301
P302
P303
P304
P306
P308
P309
P310
P312
P313
P315
Research Methods
Economics and Spatial Planning
Planning and Environmental Law
Public Policy and Planning
Transport and the Environment
Rural Development and Planning
Placemaking: Urban and Rural Design
Planning, Society and Diversity
Planning Practice Studio: Development Planning
Planning Practice Studio: Urban Design
Research Project
Marks
Credits
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
600
1800
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
30
90

To be awarded the degree, passes must be secured in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio,
planning practice and the research project.

Candidates who fail to reach a pass standard in any subject will be allowed only one repeat examination or
submission in that subject.

Candidates who obtain a pass standard in written examinations, continuous assessment, planning studio, planning
practice or the Research Project may be exempted in those subjects.

Where a resubmission of the Research Project is required, the submission must be made in accordance with
University regulations.

The maximum mark attainable in a repeat examination or submission is 40%.

The degree award will be based upon the aggregate marks obtained for all subjects.
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade I
Second Class Honours Grade II
Pass
70%
60%
50%
40%
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TOWN PLANNING (HDipTP)
Distinction
Pass
65%
45%
RESEARCH DEGREES
ENMRF0029 MASTER OF SCIENCE (PLANNING) (MSc)
Candidates must have permission of the Faculty to enter the above course. This degree is awarded or withheld based on
the presentation by the candidate of a major thesis that tests an original hypothesis. In addition, Candidates are required
to take such courses as prescribed by the Programme Director. The courses normally compromise:
PEP
P908
Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques
PEP
P909
Research Methods
PEP
P910
Project Management for Research
PEP
P911
Communication and Presentation Skills
However, exemptions may be granted by the Programme Director if, in his/her view, the Candidate has completed
equivalent courses satisfactorily or has equivalent experience.
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All courses are completed on a Pass/Fail basis.
The MSc (Planning) degree is awarded or withheld. An oral examination may be held if the examiners so decide.
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Planning and Environmental Policy)
Candidates must have permission of the Faculty to enter the above course. The degree is awarded or withheld based on
the presentation by the candidate of a major thesis that tests an original hypothesis and makes a substantial contribution
to the field of planning and public policy. In addition, Candidates are required to take such courses as prescribed by the
Programme Director. The courses normally compromise:
PEP
P908
Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques
PEP
P909
Research Methods
PEP
P910
Project Management for Research
PEP
P911
Communication and Presentation Skills in Planning
However, exemptions may be granted by the Programme Director if, in his/her view, the Candidate has completed
equivalent courses satisfactorily or has equivalent experience.
All courses are completed on a Pass/Fail basis.
The PhD degree is awarded or withheld. In order to be awarded the degree the Candidate must pass an oral examination
and the work must be considered worthy of publication by the examiners, in part or as a whole, as a work of serious
scholarship.
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ENMRF0006 DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY) (MSc)
Candidates must have permission of the Faculty to enter the above course. This degree is awarded or withheld based on
the presentation by the candidate of a major thesis that tests an original hypothesis. In addition, candidates are required
to take such courses as prescribed by the Programme Director. The courses normally comprise:
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
P901
P902
P903
P904
P905
P906
Research Methods & Presentation Skills in Environmental Economics and Policy
Topics in European Environmental Economics and Policy
Resource and Environmental Economics in a European Context
Advanced Environmental Economics and Policy
European Union Environmental Policy in a Global Context
Statistical Computing Methods in Environmental Economics and Policy
However, exemptions may be granted by the Programme Director if, in his/her view, the Candidate has completed
equivalent courses satisfactorily or has equivalent experience.
All courses are completed on a Pass/Fail basis.
The MSc (Environmental Policy) degree is awarded or withheld. An oral examination may be held if the examiners so
decide.
ENDRF0020 DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY)
Candidates must have permission of the Faculty to enter the above course. This degree is awarded or withheld based on
the presentation by the candidate of a major thesis that tests an original hypothesis and makes a substantial contribution
to the field of environmental economics and policy. In addition, candidates are required to take such courses as
prescribed by the Programme Director. The courses normally comprise:
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
PEP
P901
P902
P903
P904
P905
Research Methods & Presentation Skills in Environmental Economics and Policy
Topics in European Environmental Economics and Policy
Resource and Environmental Economics in a European Context
Advanced Environmental Economics and Policy
European Union Environmental Policy in a Global Context
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PEP
P906
Statistical Computing Methods in Environmental Economics and Policy
However, exemptions may be granted by the Programme Director if, in his/her view, the Candidate has completed
equivalent courses satisfactorily or has equivalent experience.
All courses are completed on a Pass/Fail basis.
The following optional course may also be available for those wishing to be considered for Teaching Assistant posts:
PEP P907 Professional Preparation: Teaching of Environmental Economics and Policy
All courses are completed on a Pass/Fail basis.
The PhD (Environmental Policy) degree is awarded or withheld. In order to be awarded the degree the candidate must
pass an oral examination and the work must be considered worthy of publication by the examiners, in part or as a
whole, as a work of serious scholarship.
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OTHER
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
IFDPP0018/ IFDPP0019 Outreach Diploma in Women’s Studies
The maximum time for completion of the program is two calendar years. This Diploma consists of module assignments
and a major project
WS 1701
Module Assignments
600
WS 1702
Final Project
400
Total
1000
All components of the programme must be completed before a result is submitted to the Board of Examiners.
Candidates may be allowed to resubmit work at the discretion of the Board of Women’s Studies.
Honours Standard
Pass Standard:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade 1
Second Class Honours Grade 2
70%
60%
50%
40%
CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
IFCTP0040 Certificate in Women’s Studies
IFCTP0041 Certificate in Women’s Studies Outreach
IFCTP0042 Specialist Certificate in Women’s: Studies: Lesbian and Queer Culture
The maximum time for completion of the program is normally 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.
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.
IFHDP0016 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY STUDIES (HDipDDS)
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
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
800
Lifespan Development Issues
Philosophies and Models
Policy and Legislation
Working with Brain Injury
Assistive Technology
Research Practice
Barriers to inclusion
Individual Research Project
Honours Standard:
First Class
Second Class
70%
60%
Pass Standard
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 35% in either of them and have sufficient surplus marks in other modules in excess of the pass mark to
cover this deficiency.
CERTIFICATE IN CITIZENSHIP AND ADVOCACY
The certificate course will be assessed using continuous assessments & assignments. At the end of the academic
year, a project will be presented and an oral examination conducted.
Continuous Assessment
150
Learning Journal
150
Final Project
125
Oral Examination/Practical
125
Total Marks
550
Pass: 40% overall.

No Honours awarded.

Candidates must achieve at least 40% in each of the above elements.

Candidates may be allowed to repeat the examination at the discretion of the Course Management Committee.
IFCTP0045 CERTIFICATE IN EQUALITY STUDIES
Module 1
Introduction to Equality Studies (100 Marks)
Module 2
Equality in Irish Society (200 Marks)
Module 3
Understanding the Theory of Equality (200 Marks)
Module 4
Equality Issues for Communities/Groups (200 Marks)
Module 5
Theory into Practice: Working for Social Change (300 Marks)
1000, Pass: 400, Honours: 600, Distinction: 700
Total Marks
A pass mark must be obtained in each module.
IFHDF0003/IFHDP0004 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EQUALITY STUDIES (HDipEqualS)
The Higher Diploma is awarded on the basis of passing 5 core subject areas and 1 optional subject area. (Students will
also be required to take a course in Egalitarianism).
Part I
Five compulsory subject areas 100 marks each
Economics of Development
Economics of Social Policy
Equality and the Law
Feminist Theory and Practice
Sociology of Inequality
500
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Part II
Option 1
Total Marks
One optional subject area 100 marks
100
600
The Grading Scheme is as follows:
Pass
Honours
Distinction
40%+
60%+
70%+
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
First Class
Second Class
Pass
70%
60%
40%
Students are examined at end of year through four papers, a project, process recording and an essay.
The length of the project is 7,000 words.
Examinations are held annually in May.
Repeat examinations are held in August.
Marks
100 marks for paper 1………………………..100
200 marks each for papers 2, 3 and 4………..600
50 marks for process recording……………….50
50 marks for essay….…………………………50
200 marks for project………………………...200
Total………………………………………...1000
Compensation: There will be no compensation between courses. Students must pass each course.
Exemption: Exemption may be granted in a course in which a candidate reaches a pass standard.
Repeat Examinations: Students who fail any part of their programme may repeat in the Autumn examination.
Attendance: Students must attend at least 80% of the course.
IFHDP0019 (PT) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION STUDIES
Year Two of a two year HDip for 2005-2006 only
1st HDip in Rehabilitation Studies
DSVR P001
DSVR P002
DSVR P004
SPOL P921
Rehabilitation Practice 1
Principles of Management and their Application
Social, Cultural & Disability Awareness/Learning and Development
Research Methods
Marks
100
200
100
100
Year
1
1
1
1
Marks
100
100
100
800
Year
2
2
2
2nd HDip in Rehabilitation Studies
DSVR P005 Legislation & Policy
DSVR P006 Contours of Employment
DSVR P007 Interpersonal Skills Development
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. A Pass is awarded
provided the student gains between 40% and 60%. Compensation is allowed in any one subject provided the candidate
does not fall below 35% in such subject and has 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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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION STUDIES
One-Year Programme
The Higher Diploma will comprise of the following 8 modules:
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
800
Social, Cultural and Disability Awareness
Research Methods
Contours to Employment
Interpersonal Skills Development
Principles of Management and their Application
Rehabilitation Practice
Policy and Legislation
Working with Brain Injury
Total
Honours Standard
First Class:
70% (Overall)
Second Class: 60% (Overall)
Pass Standard: 40% (Overall)
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 35% in either of them and have sufficient surplus marks in other modules in excess of the pass mark to
cover this deficiency.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S STUDIES (HDipWS)
IFHDF0009–(FT)/ IFHDP0017(PT)
This postgraduate diploma consists of course work and a major essay. Marks will be allocated as follows:
WS P404
WS P403
Course Work
Major Essay
800 marks
200 marks
Pass Standard
40%
Honours Standard
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours Grade1
Second Class Honours Grade1I
Third Class Honours
70%
60%
50%
45%
IFHDP0001: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING (HDipUTL)
The course will be assessed using continuous assessments & assignments
Module
Module 1 CTL P006 Reflecting on Practice
Module 2 CTL P007 Improving Teaching Through Practitioner Research
Module 3 CTL P008 Exploring Educational Theories Through Research and
Discussion
Module 4 CTL P009 Theories of Teaching and Learning
Total
*There is no compensation between subjects
Marks
PASS/FAIL
PASS/FAIL
PASS/FAIL
PASS/FAIL
PASS/FAIL
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IFMXF0001 (FT)/IFMXP0002 (PT) DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT
STUDIES (MSc) IFMXF0013 (FT)& IFMXP0013 (PT)
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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
 Each course carried 150 marks of which 40% may be allotted to course work.
 Thesis carries 350 marks.
 Total marks = 650.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass Standard


70%
60%
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.
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - MSc (BY THESIS)
Thesis
Pass Standard
Honours, First Class
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
1,000
500 marks
700 marks
650 marks
600 marks
IFMXF0008 MA DEGREE IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
The Grading Scheme is as follows:
Pass standard
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
First Class Honours
Allocation of grades
Maximum Possible
Part I: Core Course
Part II: Language component
Part III: Thesis
Part IV: Written Examinations & Course Work
40%
50%
60%
70%
1000
175
175
400
250
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.
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IFMXF0009 MEconSc IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Grading Scheme is as follows:
Pass standard
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
First Class Honours
40%
50%
60%
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.
MASTER OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE: EUROPEAN UNION AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Course Work and Exams
Individual Research Thesis (20,000 words)
Course Total
Pass
Second Class Honours Grade II
Second Class Honours Grade I
First class honours
4 x 150
400
Marks
600
400
1,000
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 +
General Regulations
1) A Pass mark must be achieved in each of the four disciplines (Economics, Law, Politics and Public
Management) No compensation is allowed across disciplines. If the grade obtained is less than 35%,
that examination must be repeated. Compensation does not apply between examinations and the individual
research thesis.
2) The dissertations must be submitted by the date specified in the Programme Guide. The maximum mark
that can be awarded any thesis submitted after this date is 60%. This rule may be waived in exceptional
circumstances.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EQUALITY STUDIES (MSc)
This degree is offered under two modes both of which are available on either a one year full-time or two year part-time
basis.
MODE A
Masters by coursework, examination and research.
Students take 6 core subject areas and 3 optional subject areas for assessment and 1 optional subject area for
audit.
Students will also be required to undertake a basic course in research methodology.
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Part I
Six compulsory subject areas 100 marks each
600
Economics of Development
Economics of Social Policy
Egalitarianism
Equality and the Law
Feminist Theory and Practice
Sociology of Inequality
Part II
Three optional subject areas 100 marks each
300
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4 for audit
Total Marks
900
Students must attain 50% on aggregate in each of the two Parts
The Grading Scheme is as follows:
Pass 50-59%
Honours 60-69%
Distinction 70% +
MODE B
Masters by course work, examination and research (thesis)
Students take 6 core subject areas (of which 5 are assessed), two optional subjects areas for audit and a 15,000
–
20,000 word thesis. (Students will also be required to undertake a course in research methodology).
Part I
Five compulsory subject areas 100 marks each
Economics of Development
Economics of Social Policy
Equality and the Law
Feminist Theory and Practice
Sociology of Inequality
500
Egalitarianism (for audit)
Option 1 (for audit)
Option 2 (for audit)
Part II
Thesis
Total Marks
400
900
Students must attain 50% on aggregate in each of the two Parts
The Grading Scheme is as follows:
Pass 50-59%
Honours 60-69%
Distinction 70% +
IFMRF0004 MSc IN DISABILITY STUDIES
This is a research Masters 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.
MSc IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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.
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IFMXP0009 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REHABILITATION STUDIES (MSc)
Year Two of a two year MSc for 2005-2006 only
1st MSc Rehabilitation Studies
DSVR P001 Rehabilitation Practice 1
DSVR P002 Rehabilitation Management
DSVR P004 Social, Cultural and Disability Awareness/Learning and Development
SPOL P921 Research Methods
2nd MSc Rehabilitation Studies
DSVR P304 Legislation & Policy
DSVR P306 Strategic Planning and Programme Development
DSVR P308 Rehabilitation Practice 2
DSVR P309 Contours of Employment
DSVR P310 Interpersonal Skills Development
DSVR P307 Minor Dissertation
Standards
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
Marks
Year
100
200
100
100
1
1
1
1
100
200
100
100
100
400
1500
2
2
2
2
2
2
70% Overall
60% Overall
40% Overall

Honours are awarded provided the candidate gains 60% overall and does not fall below 40% in any subject.

A Pass is awarded provided the student gains between 40% and 60%. Compensation is allowed in any one subject
provided that the candidate does not fall below 35% in such subject and has a sufficient surplus in other subjects to
cover the deficiency.

Students are required to pass all examinations and complete all course work in 1 st year before being admitted to 2nd
year. In the event that a student fails a subject in 1st year and is not in a position to compensate, s/he may take the
subject at the next sitting of that exam or at the discretion of the course director.

Students who pass in all subjects, but who do not complete the Dissertation or Strategic Planning and Programme
Development module requirements of the Masters programme satisfactorily and within two years may be awarded
the Higher Diploma in Social and Vocational Rehabilitation.
IFMXF0014 (FT) / IFMXP0013 (PT) MA DEGREE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
Marks will be allocated as follows
WS P301 Dissertation
WS P302 Course Work
1000 marks
1000 marks
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Third Class Honours
Pass
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
Students will be required to achieve a Pass standard in both coursework and the dissertation.
Students who do not complete the dissertation within the 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.
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Adult Education
IFCTP0017 CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION LEVEL STUDIES – ACCESS TO ARTS AND
HUMAN SCIENCES

Duration: 1 academic year – 2 terms.

Consists of 2 terms of 10 weeks – totalling 144 hours.

There is 1 academic course per term and 1 Study Skills course each term.

Candidates must pass all components of both academic courses.

Marks are out of 900 per academic course and 100 marks per Study Skills course, leading to an overall mark out of
2000.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
All applicants must be over 22 years of age on the 1st January of the year of entry to the course and will be required to
complete an application form, attend an interview and be assessed on a sample of written work.
IFCTP0039 CERTIFICATE IN ARCHAEOLOGY

Duration: Modular

Partner(s): The Department of Archaeology

6 courses of 24 hours – totalling 144 hours.
(1)
What is Archaeology?
(2)
Prehistoric Ireland – the first 7000 years of Irish settlement and society.
(3)
The Archaeology of Medieval and Post-medieval Ireland.
(4)
Current themes and approaches in archaeological research.
(5)
Living with things: interpreting material culture.
(6)
Landscape archaeology and the archaeology of landscapes.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

For the final grade, an average of the 6 marks is given.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0022 CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Duration: Modular

Consists of 6 courses of 24 hours – totalling 144 hours.
(1)
The Psychology of Interpersonal Communication.
(2)
Reading Skills.
(3)
Communication across the Lifespan.
(4)
Writing Skills.
(5)
Intercultural Communication.
(6)
Mass Communication.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Students must pass each course.

Candidates must pass each course.
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
Compensation is not permitted.

For the final grade, an average of the 6 marks is given.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.

Each course will be assessed by 1 written assignment, either project or essay. There will no longer be exams for
each course. The exception to this is The Psychology of Interpersonal Communication, which will be assessed by
both project and essay.

First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60-69%
40-59%
IFDPP0009 DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Duration: Modular.

Consists of 3 courses of 24 hours per course – totalling 72 hours.
(1)
Dramatic Communication.
(2)
Information Technology and Promotional Communication.
(3)
Public Communication.

One mark per course out of 1000.

For the final mark, an aggregate of the 3 course marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.

Each course will be assessed by 1 written assignment, either project or essay. There will no longer be exams for
each course.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Students must have successfully completed the Adult Education Certificate in Communication Skills.
IFDPP0011 DIPLOMA IN NURSERY MANAGEMENT

Duration: 2 years.

Partner(s): NCNA (National Children’s Nursery Association)

Consists of 10 courses of 24 hours – totalling 240 hours.
(1)
Ethics in Childcare.
(2)
Childcare Management and Communication Skills 1.
(3)
Childcare Management and Communication Skills 2.
(4)
Developmentally Appropriate Programmes in Child Development.
(5)
Staff Management.
(6)
Legislation in Childcare.
(7)
Childcare and Effective Business Practice.
(8)
IT and Nursery Management.
(9)
Healthy Environment and Childcare.
(10)
Child Protection.

One mark per course out of 1000.

For each course the student must complete the required assignment.

Students must pass each course.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
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First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Students should be over 23 years of age. Potential students will complete an application form and may be asked to
attend an interview. All applicants will be required to have experience in the area of childcare.
IFDPP0012 DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY DRUGS WORK

Duration: 2 years.

Partner(s): Department of Social Policy.

Consists of 11 courses – totalling 286 hours.
(1)
Treatment Reponses to Drug Use/HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C (18 hours).
(2)
Basic Counselling and Crisis Intervention (30 hours).
(3)
Social/Drug Policy (24 hours).
(4)
Community Education and Community Health Strategies (42 hours).
(5)
Work Placement (40 hours).
(6)
Community Development (24 hours).
(7)
Motivational Interviewing (30 hours).
(8)
Social Analysis (18 hours).
(9)
Community Based Research (18 hours).
(10)
Project Development (24 hours).
(11)
Family Support (18 hours).

One mark per course out of 1000.

Students must pass each course.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Participants must be over 23 years of age. No previous academic achievements are required although some experience
in the field of community drugs work is expected. They will be selected on the basis of their application form, an
informal interview and their experience in the general field of Community Drugs Work.
IFDPP0013 DIPLOMA IN THE HISTORY OF EUROPEAN PAINTING

Duration: 2 years.

Partner(s): Department of History of Art, UCD.

Two-year programme, each year has two terms.

Each semester totals 88 hours.

Over the two years there are 176 contact hours.

The programme is marked out of 1000.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
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IFDPP0014 DIPLOMA IN SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND DELINQUENCY – INTERVENTION AND
COUNSELLING SKILLS

Duration: 220 hours over one year.

Partner(s): Wexford Area Partnership.

Consists of 4 courses – totalling 212 hours.
(1)
Advanced Intervention and Counselling Skills for the Non-Specialist.
(2)
Crime, Delinquency and Recidivism – Ethical and Policy Issues.
(3)
Social Policy, Social Inclusion and Community Responses to Substance Misuse and Delinquency.
(4)
Practice Placement.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each module.

Students must pass each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Prior experiential learning will be expected. Students must complete an application form and attend for interview.
IFDPP0015 DIPLOMA IN HEARING AID AUDIOLOGY

Duration: October 2002 – April 2004.

Partner(s): Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists.

Consists of 9 courses of 25 hours – totalling 225 hours.
(1)
Anatomy and Physiology.
(2)
Medical Aspects of Hearing Loss and Ear.
(3)
Acoustics and Basic Psychoacoustics.
(4)
The Measurement of Hearing.
(5)
Speech Perception and Production Mechanisms.
(6)
Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Systems 1.
(7)
Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Systems 2.
(8)
Other non-technical aspects of rehabilitation.
(9)
Administrative and other issues in Private and Public Practice.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Students must pass each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Minimum of pass Leaving Certificate including one Science subject or equivalent standard. Participants will be over 23
years of age. They will be selected at informal interview, on the basis of a recognised means of access to practical and
financial support for the programme; i.e. it is anticipated that most people will be training under the supervision of a
qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist.
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IFDPP0016 DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY REHABILITATION

Duration: 2 years.

Partner(s): ERHA (Eastern Regional Health Authority), The Irish Association of Rehabilitation and Disability
Studies UCD.
 Consists of 9 courses of 24 hours – totalling 216 hours.
The 6 following are Core courses:
(1)
Learning Support.
(2)
Models of Rehabilitation.
(3)
Pathways to Employment.
(4)
Individual Planning.
(5)
Counselling.
(6)
Community Development.
Students may choose any 3 of the following Elective modules:
(1) Disability Awareness.
(2) Mental Health.
(3) Assistive Technology.
(4) Substance Misuse Awareness.
(5) The Rehabilitation of Offenders.
(6) Supported Employment.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Students must pass all core courses and their 3 elective courses.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Students must complete an application form and attend for interview. Participants must be over 23 years of age. No
previous academic achievements are required.
IFDPP0017 DIPLOMA IN AURAL REHABILITATION

Duration: 18 months.

Partner(s): National Association of the Deaf.

Consists of 6 courses of 27.5 hours – totalling 165 hours.
(1) Hearing and Deafness.
(2) Lipreading – Speechreading, Learning and Teaching.
(3) Adult Education.
(4) Audiology and ENT Personnel and Services.
(5) Rehabilitation 1 – Assistive Technology/Facilities Noise.
(6) Disability Awareness – Development.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Students must pass each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
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Entry Requirement
Participants must be 23 years and over.
IFCTP0019 CERTIFICATE IN CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

Duration: Recommended 3 years maximum.

Consists of 6 courses (choice of any 6 certificate level courses).

Courses are 24 hours each – totalling 144 hours.

Participants choose courses from a selection of available interdisciplinary modules.

One mark per course

Candidates must pass each course.

For the final grade, an average of the 6 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0020 CERTIFICATE IN ADULT EDUCATION (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Duration: Modular – Within 3 years is recommended.

Consists of 6 courses of 24 hours – totalling 144 hours.
(1) Adults and Learning.
(2) Supporting the Adult Learner.
(3) Designing the Learning Experience.
(4) Contemporary Issues in Adult Education.
(5) Philosophy of Adult Education.
(6) Course Delivery.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.

For the final grade an average of the 6 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0023 CERTIFICATE IN GENEALOGY – FAMILY HISTORY

Duration: 3 years.

1st year: 2 courses of 25 hours – totalling 50 hours

2nd year: 1 course of 50 hours

3rd year: 1 course of 50 hours

One mark per course/year.

1st year courses are marked out of 1000 each, 2nd and 3rd year courses are marked out of 2000.

Candidates must pass each year.

The final grade is the year 3 grade.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
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First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60-69%
40-59%
IFCTP0025 CERTIFICATE IN SOCIOLOGY

Duration: Recommended 3 years maximum.

Partner(s): Department of Sociology, UCD.
 Participants must complete the four core courses and select four of the five option courses – totalling 144 hours.
Core courses:
(1) Human Societies.
(2) Contemporary Irish Society.
(3) Dimensions of Contemporary Social Life.
(4) The Emergence of Sociological Perspectives.
Elective Courses:
(1) The Catholic Church in Modern Ireland.
(2) The Sociology of Sex and Gender.
(3) The Sociology of Health and Health Care.
(4) Media Studies.
(5) The Sociology of Education.

One mark per course, out of 1000 per core course and 500 per elective.

The final result will be an aggregate of the final marks.

Candidates must pass each core course and chosen electives.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0026 CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION LEVEL STUDIES – ACCESS TO COMMERCE

Duration: 1 academic year – 2 terms.

Consists of 2 terms of 8 weeks totalling 144 hours. 1 Academic subject per term.
Courses:
Marketing (term 1): out of 120 marks
Maths (term 1): out of 200 marks
Information Technology 1 (term 1): out of 50 marks
Study Skills (term 1): out of 100 marks
Accounting (term 2): out of 120 marks
Organisational Behaviour (term 2): out of 120 marks
Information Technology 2 (term 2): out of 50 marks
Finance (term 2): out of 120 marks
Economics (term 2): out of 120 marks

Candidates must pass all components of both academic subjects.

Overall mark is out of 1000.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
All applicants must be over 22 years of age on the 1st January of the year of entry to the course and will be required to
complete an application form, attend an interview and be assessed on a sample of written work.
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IFCTP0027 CERTIFICATE IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

Duration: 3 years.

Each course is 12 sessions x 2 hours – totalling 144 hours.

Students take 4 core courses and then choose 2 elective courses.

Students must complete 6 courses to attain a certificate.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each core course and chosen electives.

The overall mark will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0029 CERTIFICATE IN CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT (GAS INDUSTRY; MANAGING
PEOPLE)

Duration: 1 year.

Partner(s): Bord Gais.

Consists of 3 courses
(1) Foundation Module (16 hours – 2 days)
(2) Managing People Module (80 hours – 10 days)
(3) Gas Trading Module (24 hours – 3 days)

Participants must complete the required assessments in each course to obtain the 20 credits.

The overall mark for the Certificate will be an aggregate of the marks obtained in each course.

Each course is marked out of 1000.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Entrants must be over 23 years of age and have at least 2 years work experience. Bord Gais employees who have
previously completed the Core Module (Managing People) will be fully exempted from the Core Module and the
Foundation Module, however they will be required to satisfy the assessment criteria of the Core Module.
IFCTP0030 CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Duration: Part-time, one year, 3 terms.

Partner(s): Social Policy Department, UCD and Dublin Inner City Partnership.

Consists of 6 courses of 24 hours – totalling 144 hours
(1) Comparative Social Policy.
(2) Irish Social Policy
(3) Project Development.
(4) Research and Evaluation.
(5) Local and Community Development.
(6) Social Analysis.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.
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
For the final grade, an average of the 6 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
IFCTP0031 CERTIFICATE IN CRECHE MANAGEMENT

Duration: 1 year.

Partner(s): School of Practical Childcare.

Consists of 5 courses.
(1) Manage a childcare environment – 34 hours.
(2) Working with parents and children – 20.5 hours.
(3) Manage the childcare team – 26 hours.
(4) Promotion and administration of a creche – 24.5 hours.
(5) Work Experience – 40 hours.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.

For the final grade, an average of the 5 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Participants must hold a childcare qualification (or a complimentary qualification such as Nursing or Social Science)
and have at least one year’s work experience in a childcare setting. Participants should be in a management or
supervisory position in a creche setting, or if not, preparing themselves for such a position. The minimum age at entry is
23 years.
IFCTP0034 CERTIFICATE IN DRUGS COUNSELLING THEORY AND INTERVENTION
SKILLS

Duration: 1 year.

Partner(s): Merchants Quay Project.

Consists of 4 courses – totalling 145 hours.
(1) Theories and Models of Addiction – 45 hours.
(2) Intervention and brief therapy skills for working with drug users – 30 hours.
(3) Policy and Prevention – 30 hours.
(4) Placement in a residential drugs treatment programme – 40 hours.

One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.

For the final grade, an average of the 4 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
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IFDPP0010 DIPLOMA IN DRUGS COUNSELLING THEORY AND INTERVENTION SKILLS

Duration: 2 years.

Partner(s): Merchants Quay Project.

There are 3 courses entitled:
(1) Counselling Theory and Practice.
(2) Social Policy.
(3) Drugs and Alcohol policy.
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One mark per course out of 1000.
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Candidates must pass each course.
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For the final mark, an average of the 3 marks is given.
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Compensation is not permitted.
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A minimum of 80% attendance at class is permitted.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Students must have successfully completed the Adult Education Certificate in Drugs Counselling and Intervention
Skills.
IFCTP0036 CERTIFICATE IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
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Duration: 1 year.
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Partner(s): Central Remedial Clinic.
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Consists of 11 courses – totalling 144 hours.
(1) Introduction to Assistive Technology – 8 hours.
(2) Empowerment, Cultural and Leadership Implications – 8 hours.
(3) Review of Assistive Technology Applications – 24 hours.
(4) Guiding the process: the interdisciplinary teamwork issues – 12 hours.
(5) Funding and Policy Issues – 8 hours.
(6) Seating and Mobility – 8 hours.
(7) Augmentative and Alternative Communication – 8 hours.
(8) Computer Applications and Access – 8 hours.
(9) Special Applications in Learning Disabilities – 8 hours.
(10) Private study of recommended literature – 12 hours.
(11) Individual Project – 40 hours.
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One mark per course out of 1000.

Candidates must pass each course.

For the final grade, an average of the 11 marks is given.

Compensation is not permitted.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60-69%
40-59%
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IFCTP0038 CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION LEVEL STUDIES – ACCESS TO SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING
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Duration: 1 academic year – 2 terms.
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Consists of 2 terms of 10 weeks – totalling 144 hours.

Academic subjects per term:
(1) Maths and Chemistry in term 1
(2) Physics and Biology/Maths for Engineering in term 2.
(3) Studies skills is a subject studied in both terms.
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Marks are out of 1000 per academic subject.

Candidates must pass all components of all academic subjects.

Study Skills is marked out of 100. The overall mark for the programme is out of 4200.

A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours
60-69%
Pass
40-59%
Entry Requirement
All applicants must be over 22 years of age on the 1 st January of the year of entry to the course and will be required to
complete an application form, attend an interview and be assessed on a sample of written work.
IFDPP0008 DIPLOMA IN ADULT EDUCATION (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
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Duration: Modular.
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Consists of 3 courses of 24 hours – totalling 72 hours.
(1) Facilitation Skills/Group Learning.
(2) Planning Skills: Adult Education.
(3) New Ideas in Teaching.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The final mark is an aggregate of the 3 course marks.

Candidates must pass each course.

Compensation is not permitted.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60-69%
40-59%
Entry Requirement
Students must have successfully completed the Adult Education Certificate in Adult Education (Professional
Development) – attained 21 credits.
IFDPP002C DIPLOMA IN ASSISTIVE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
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Duration: 1 year.
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Partner: Central Remedial Clinic.
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Consists of 6 modules – totalling 114 hours.

30 credits.
(1) Models of Assistive Technology.
(2) Individual Planning.
(3) Practical Computing.
(4) Computer Applications for persons with Sensory Disabilities.
(5) Computer Applications for Persons with Physical Disabilities.
(6) Evaluating Computer Use and Interaction.

One mark per course out of 1000.

The final mark is an aggregate of all module marks.

Compensation is not permitted.
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A minimum of 80% attendance at class is required.
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours
Pass
70%
60-69%
40-59%
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