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- Contemporary American Trauma Narratives Book Launch
- Staged Transgressions in Shakespeare's England
- Seamus Heaney Memorial Event September 2013
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Current Students
Introductory Lectures
Introductory Lectures 2025-2026:
Please see below details of Introductory Lectures for all students of English [CK109 BA English & CK101 BA Arts].
Information on your English programme will be communicated at these lectures.
Also included will be details regarding registration for tutorials and seminars.
CK109 BA English
CK109 – First Year Monday, 15 September 2 p.m. WGB_G04 (Western Gateway Building)
CK109 – Second Year Monday, 8 September 5 p.m. AL_G30
CK109 – Third Year Monday, 8 September 3 p.m. FSB_322
CK101 BA Arts
CK101 – First Year Tuesday, 16 September 11 a.m. Boole 4
CK101 – Second Year Monday, 8 September 12 noon Boole 2
CK101 – Third Year Tuesday, 9 September 1 p.m. Boole 2
ALL YEARS: Application for Extension
All applications for extensions must be made via the link below.
Please do not email a lecturer or the office directly - only applications received via the link will be processed.
LINK: DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EXTENSION REQUEST FORM
Please note that requests for extensions can only be submitted for continuously-assessed modules, and cannot be made for modules conducted by written (summer) examination.
Students should use the university's deferral or mitigation process in the event they are unable to attend an examination (on grounds) https://www.ucc.ie/en/student-records/exams/appeal-mitigation-recheck/mitigation/
First Year
First-Year Booklet
- Available on Canvas
Documents for First Year Students
CK109 Booklet and Documents
- Available on Canvas
Visiting Students Booklet
Skills Centre Sessions
If you are interested in improving your writing skills and developing related skills to help you with university study, such as note taking, time management, study skills, and exam preparation, you may be interested in the sessions offered by the Skills Centre, located in the Berkeley Centre, Q-1, Boole Library.
For details, visit: skillscentre@ucc.ie
Students can sign up here: http://skillscentre.ucc.ie/book-your-skills-session/
Second Year
CK101 Second Year
Teaching Council (Essential Areas of Study)
CK109 Second Year
Third Year
CK101 Third Year
Teaching Council (Essential Areas of Study)
CK109 Third Year
Assessments and Examinations
Assessments and examinations in 2025-26
Lecture recording policy in 2025-26
UCC's Policy for Academic Integrity in Examinations and Assessments
https://www.ucc.ie/en/academicgov/policies/exam-policies/
Supports and Services
Year Committees and Staff-Student Meetings
Within the Department, it is the responsibility of certain staff members to oversee each year group and to ensure that the teaching and assessment for all the courses in each year is administered and delivered efficiently and effectively. The Year Committees also arrange for students to act as representatives for the year group by attending staff-student meetings. Staff-Student meetings are an important way for students to voice their opinion and give feedback so why not consider becoming a rep? And do always remember that you should find out who your reps are, and let them know of any issues you think are important and need to be brought to the attention of the Department.
- First Year Committee: contact Dr Anne Etienne a.etienne@ucc.ie
- Second Year Committee: contact Dr Adam Hanna adam.hanna@ucc.ie
- Third Year Committee: contact Dr Ken Rooney k.rooney@ucc.ie
Teaching Officer
Dr Ken Rooney k.rooney@ucc.ie is the Teaching Officer, and one of his responsibilities is to advise students who may be having difficulty with their studies due to illness, family circumstances, etc.
Accessibility Officer
Dr Stephen Roddy is the School Accessibility Officer. Feel free to contact him with your queries: <SRoddy@ucc.ie>.
Help & Support
Within the university, there are also a number of places to find help and support:
- Student Counselling and Development
- Student Health
- Students' Union
- Student Advisor and Ombudsman
- Disability Support Services
Lowercase Second Hand Book Service
Student Services Support Tree
UCC has many different supports in place for students who might be struggling in these difficult times. Our Support Tree shows the services available to students.
Click the link below to view an interactive Support Tree infographic with links to relevant services
Contact Us
All offices in the School of English, for academic and administrative staff, are located in the O’Rahilly Building (ORB) on the first floor.
Department Administrative Office: ORB 1.57
Office opening times are as follows:
From Monday, 09 September 2024:
- Monday 9.30 am to 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 5 pm
- Tuesdsay 9.30 am to 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 5pm
- Wednesday 9.30 am to 1 pm
- Thursday 9.30 - 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 5 pm
During the above hours, staff will be in the office to assist with your enquiry. Outside of these hours, please contact us by email englishdepartment@ucc.ie
In all communications, please clearly identify your name, student number, and year. You should also check Canvas regularly for Department information and updates.