Postgraduate Research Skills Training
Dr Liam Marnane
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
Dean of Graduate Studies
Traditional PhD
• Apprenticeship Model
– Student
Supervisor
• Focus on Research
– Excellence in Research
• Outcome
– Position in Academia
– Specialist in Industry
dgs@ucc.ie
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Changing Nature of PhD
• Can we help you prepare for research
better?
• Can we broaden the areas you learn about?
• What will you do afterwards and how can
we prepare you for this?
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
Over to You
What Training, Skills, etc. do you
require for your
(a) Research
(b) Future Career
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
UCC Structured PhD
• Pillar 1: High quality research experience
• Pillar 2: Modules for Credit
& other training opportunities
• Pillar 3: Annual Review
• Pillar 4: Co-Supervision
or Supervisor & Advisor
dgs@ucc.ie
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Pillar 2: Coursework and Training
• Masters by Research:- Minimum research content of 90
Credits
• PhD:- Minimum research content of 240 Credits
– Max 30 credits of training over 3 years
– Max 90 credits of training over 4 years
dgs@ucc.ie
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Pillar 2: Coursework and Training
• 15 credit minimum level of training over course of the
PhD
• PG-coded modules (specific to research students)
• Discipline specific modules
• Recognition of external modules (up to 10 credits)
• Elements such as internships may be recognised for
credit
dgs@ucc.ie
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Transferable Skills Training
• Research skills and
awareness
• Ethics and social
understanding
• Communication skills
• Personal
effectiveness/development
• Team working and
leadership
• Career management
• Entrepreneurship &
innovation
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
Over to You
What training do you think you need?
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
PG Coded Modules
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PG6001 STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies
PG6003 Teaching and Learning Module for Graduate Studies
PG6004 Getting Started with Graduate Research and Generic Skills
PG6005 Biotechniques
PG6008 Qualitative Data Analysis and Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software for the Social
Sciences and Humanities
PG6009 Graduate Information Literacy Skills
PG6010 Editing Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences
PG6011 Digital Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences
PG6012 Scholarly Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
PG6014 Scientific Outreach and Communication
PG6015 An Introduction to Research Ethics
PG6016 Research Journal and Presentation Skills
PG6017 Teaching and Demonstrating Skills for Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)
Postgraduate Students
PG6018 Business Model Innovation Management
PG6019 Cloud Fundamentals
PG6020 Business Research Skills
PG6021 English for Postgraduate Studies (Upper-Intermediate: B2+)
PG6022 English for Postgraduate Studies (Lower Advanced: C1)
PG6023 English for Postgraduate Studies (Advanced: C1+)
PG6024 Qualitative Research Inquiry
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
PG Coded Modules
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PG7002 Professional Training of Research Postgraduates in the Humanities & Social Sciences
PG7003 The PhD II: From Development to Completion
PG7004 Master Class: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities and Social Sciences
PG7005 Narratives
PG7006 Research Skills and Digital Research Management
PG7010 Theory and Philosophy for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Summer School
PG7011 Theory and Philosophy for the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Summer School
PG7012 International Political Anthropology Summer School
PG7013 International Political Anthropology Summer School
PG7014 Creativity and Innovation for Research Students
PG7016 Systematic Reviews for the Health Sciences
PG7017 Project Management for Research Students
PG7018 Special Topics in the Humanities and Social Sciences Intensive School
PG7019 Comparing: Objects, Approaches, Problems, Opportunities
PG7021 An Introduction to Ethics of Health Research
PG7022 PhD Internship (for the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences)
PG7023 Classical Grounded Theory Methodology
PG7026 PhD Internship (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science)
PG7029 PhD Internship (for the College of Business and Law)
PG7030 Technology Business Planning PG7031 Creativity and Opportunity Recognition
PG7032 Marketing for High Technology Entrepreneurs
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
Factors in Choosing Modules
• Training Needs Analysis – what do you need help with?
• Consider your workload
• Consider the relevance (note how these are judged by others,
e.g., IRCHSS)
• Check timing of delivery and how to apply
• What are the benefits?
• What about intellectual satisfaction/ stimulation
• How can you accelerate your completion?
• Don’t sign up for everything that is available!
dgs@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie/en/graduatestudies
Thank you!