Course Content
The course is divided into 4 modules, these are:
AL6000 - Research Dissertation
AL6001 - Aspects of Applied Linguistics (Teaching period 1)
AL6002 - Aspects of Linguistic Theory (Teaching period 1)
AL6003 - Areas of Specialisation in Applied Linguistics (Teaching period 2)
(options may vary and is subject to staff availability)
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The course spans the whole year from October to October, with two teaching periods:
Teaching period 1 - October to December
Teaching period 2 - January to March
The period from March onwards is for students to focus on their research dissertation. This is an original piece of work of 12000 to 15000 words, chosen by students and supervised and directed by a member of staff. It takes place throughout the academic year and is to be completed by an autumn deadline usually the first week in October.
The assignments make up 50% of the total course mark. The other 50% is given to the Research Dissertation.
Further requirements for entry to a UCC postgraduate course are available from the UCC Prospective students website. Prospective Students - Application Procedure. Whether you are an International student, EU or Non EU, a former UCC student, or with a primary degree from another university, please read this information carefully, as omission of information relevant to your application means that your application cannot be processed.
