Visiting EU Students: Modules and Courses - Courses, Modules and ECTS Credit
College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences Modules for Visiting Students
The academic year at University College Cork is divided into two teaching periods, Period One and Period Two, which are equivalent to the Autumn and Spring Semesters, respectively, for visiting students. All visiting students may apply for either the Autumn Semester Programme, the Spring Semester Programme or the Full Academic Year Programme. Visiting non-EU students may opt for the Early Start Semester programmes also.
Courses at the university are taught in modules. A module represents a self-contained fraction of a student’s workload for the year. The size of a module is indicated by its credit weighting. The number of credits allocated to each module will vary depending on the fraction of work it accounts for. A module may equal 5, 10, 15 or 20 credits. A standard 5 credit module could, for example, consist of 24 lecture hours, plus associated tutorials, essays, and reading, although in certain subjects the lecture load may be greater than 24 hours. UCC students take modules to the value of 60 credits per academic year and no more than 35 credits in any one teaching period.
ERASMUS and Visiting European students should note that the credit system at UCC is based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) developed to provide common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad.
Students from the United States should note that the credit weightings assigned to modules at UCC are not equivalent to the credits awarded by an American institution. In general, a 5 credit UCC module will be awarded 2.5 credits in the American academic system. However, some US colleges award 3 credits per UCC 5 credit module.
As a broad rule of thumb, a student coming to the university for a full academic year with full assessment of courses taken may expect to take modules to the value of 60 UCC credits; this amount should be halved for semester programmes.
Normally 30 U.S. credits will be awarded for a satisfactorily completed year course load; the semester equivalent is usually 15 U.S. credits. However, it is the sending university or agency which ultimately decides on the number of credits to be awarded and not the receiving university, University College Cork, in this case.
Advice on changes in module choices, course loads etc. is available from Marita Foster, Educational Advisor in the International Education Office who can assist students in putting together an appropriate package of modules.
Please see Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Commerce/Business Modules for Visiting Students
Taking your Business Education to the Next Level
Welcome! Here at University College Cork the Faculty of Commerce aims to provide you with a business education which:-
- you will find challenging and stimulating
- is industry focused
- is based on current research
- looks to future trends in business
The Faculty of Commerce is committed to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of Irish and international commerce, finance and industry. The faculty aims to improve the operational and strategic skills its students require to pursue, and excel in, their chosen careers be it in the private or public sector.
Within the Faculty of Commerce there has been a remarkable expansion and diversification of undergraduate, higher degree and continuing professional business education programmes over the last decade. This, coupled with rigorous research activity conducted by academic staff, has resulted in availability of a comprehensive range of module options for our international students.
More and more the Faculty of Commerce at UCC is welcoming international students and it greatly values the participation of students from a wide range of backgrounds. The Faculty offers a wide range of modules in Accounting, Business Economics, Business Information Systems, Food Business and Development, Government, Management and Marketing.
The Early Start Semester programme in Management and Marketing in the European Union provides non-EU visiting students with a comprehensive introduction to doing business the European way. The programme includes lectures, seminars, and appropriate study visits. For further information see pp 35-40 below. The Department of Government offers a certificate programme in the Spring Semester each year in Political Issues in Ireland Today. The certificate is specifically designed for visiting non-EU students at UCC. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues dominating political debate on the island of Ireland. The certificate examines the unique political systems of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Modules are designed to inform students about key facets, symbols, and emblems associated with the island's politics. For further information see pp 40-44 below.
Students are reminded that the information contained in this booklet is intended as a guide only and that outlined modules may be modified from time to time according to circumstances. For these reasons, intending students are invited to contact Marita Foster, Educational Advisor, International Educational Office.
Please see Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Law Modules
For information on modules available in Law, please refer to the Diploma in Common Law. The following link opens in a new window Diploma in Common Law
College of Science, Engineering & Food Science Modules for Visiting Students
The College of Science, Engineering and Food Science is a major College at University College Cork with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 600 postgraduate students taught by some 180 professors and lecturers.
Academic staff in 19 departments are involved in scientific research and have gained international reputations for contributions to Science, across the wide range of disciplines in both pure and applied. An important aspect of research is the excitement of the intellectual challenge, the spirit of enquiry and discovery that it engenders. UCC encourages scientific research by providing first class facilities, equipment and academic staff of international standing.
UCC is Ireland’s premier research institution and the College has recently attracted support from the national Higher Education Authority in establishing the BioSciences Institute and the Environmental Research Institute. The College has a range of specialised centres, which make valuable contributions to both teaching and research and foster interactions with other local institutions and industry. These include the Electron Microscopy Unit, Chemical Microanalytic Section, High Resolution NMR Facilities, Marine Biology Station at Lough Hyne, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and the National Food Biotechnology Centre.
More and more the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC is opening its doors to international students and it greatly values the participation of students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers a wide range of modules in all the major scientific disciplines. From the fundamental mathematical physical and chemical sciences; through a wide range of biological science subjects; through geology and environmental sciences; and computer science; there is something for every scientific taste.
As a number of modules may demand a particular background knowledge, it is advisable for all intending students to study carefully this guide and to confirm subject choices with the International Education Office and/or the College. As an international student, you may initially feel overwhelmed by the vast array of modules available in the College. Many of the module titles may seem unfamiliar but this should not discourage the intending student from considering modules which may ultimately be highly rewarding. Visiting students should remember that every effort is made to assist them in finding modules which are suited to their needs. Visiting students are also reminded that it is possible to cross-register in other faculties; for example, students taking modules in Zoology may also take modules in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences or the Commerce Faculty.
Students are reminded that the information on this website is intended as a guide only and that outlined modules may be modified from time to time according to circumstances. For these reasons, intending students are invited to contact Marita Foster, Educational Advisor, International Educational Office.
Please see Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Book of Modules
The Book of Modules for Visiting Students contains descriptions for all modules offered to Visiting Students at UCC.
Book of Modules and Timetables for Spring Semester 2010
This Book of Modules contains information on courses that will be available here soon to visiting students studying at UCC for Spring Semester 2010. This Book also includes timetables.
