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PG Modules and Doctoral Skills Overview
This page provides an overview of the key module information for Postgraduate researchers in UCC. 'PG' Modules are specifically designed for Doctoral students in UCC.
Module Information and Registration
3 Module Types
- PG Modules: These provide specific, generic, and transferable skills for PhD students. They are listed below and are all specifically designed to develop one or more of the IUA Doctoral Skills: Research, Ethics, Personal Effectiveness, Team-Work & Leadership, Communication, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
- Taught and Discipline Specific Modules: Following discussion with your Supervisory team and where appropriate, students can take taught Modules relevant to their research area or skills development.
- External Modules: These are modules that are undertaken at another institution during the period of registration in UCC. In this instance the student can apply for recognition of these modules for credit (max. 10 credit).
Programme Requirements
- All PhD Students: A minimum of 15 credits during their PhD, rising to 20 credits in September 2027. PG7049 will become mandatory for all new PhD students in UCC beginning in September 2027.
- Thematic PhDs, Practitioner Doctorates, and MRes: Students must follow their particular course curriculum which has specific module requirements.
Semester Guide
- 1 - September/October to December
- 2 - January to April/May
- 3 - June to August
- 1 or 2 - Module runs twice per year
- 1 and 2 - Module runs from September/October to April/May
- 1 or 2 or 3 - Module runs three times per year
- 1 and 2 and 3 - Module runs September to August
To Register: Explore the PG modules listed below, see more information on the Book of Modules, and register via the relevant form below:
List of PG Modules 2026/2027
See an overview of all PG Modules below. For more information on any module - click the code to view the Book of Modules listing.
| Module | ECTS Credits | Semester | Module Coordinator | Doctoral Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG6001: STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies | 5 | 2 | Alan Kelly | Research |
| PG6003: Teaching and Learning for Graduate Studies | 5 | 1 and 2 | Owen Jump | Communication + Personal |
| PG6008: Qualitative Data Analysis Software (NVivo) Training *will not run in 2026/2027 Academic year* | 5 | 2 | Barry Monahan | Research |
| PG6009: Graduate Information Literacy | 5 | 1 or 2 | Ronan Madden | Research |
| PG6010: Contemporary Practices in Publishing and Editing | 5 | 1 | Máirín Maccarron | Research + Communication |
| PG6011: Digital Skills for Research Postgraduates in Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 | 2 | Máirín Maccarron | Research + Communication +Personal |
| PG6013: Critical Trends in Teaching and Learning | 5 | 2 | Sarah Thelen | Communication + Personal |
| PG6014: Scientific Outreach and Communication | 5 | 1 and 2 and 3 | Eric Moore | Communication |
| PG6015: Introduction to Research Integrity, Ethics, and Open Science | 5 | 1 and 2 | Orla Lynch | Research + Ethics |
| PG6021: English for Postgraduate Studies 1 | 5 | 1 |
David Moran | Research + Communication |
| PG6022: English for Postgraduate Studies 2 | 5 | 2 | David Moran | Research + Communication |
| PG6023: English for Postgraduate Studies 3 | 5 | 3 | David Moran | Research + Communication |
| PG6024: Qualitative Research Inquiry | 5 | 2 | James O'Mahony | Research |
| PG6025: Community-Based Participatory Research | 5 |
2 |
Kenneth Burns | Research + Ethics |
| PG6026: Teaching and Demonstrating Skills for CSEFS Graduate Students | 5 | 1 and 2 | Eric Moore | Communication + Personal |
| PG6029: Skills in Public Engagement of Science | 5 | 2 | Maria McNamara | Communication + Personal |
| PG6030: Reproducible Research Practices using R | 5 | 1 and 2 | Brendan Palmer | Research |
| PG6031: Irish Language for Academic Purposes | 5 | 1 and 2 | Sile Ní Mhurchú | Research + Communication |
| PG6032: Postgraduate Student Health, Safety and Compliance Training | 5 | 1 and 2 and 3 | Eric Moore | Research + Ethics |
| PG7002: Career Development for end-stage PhD Students in Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 | 2 |
Silvia Ross | Personal |
| PG7004: Masterclass: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities | 5 | 1 or 2 or 3 | Yvon Bonnenfant | Research |
| PG7016: Systematic Reviews for Health Sciences | 5 | 2 | John Patrick Browne | Research |
| PG7026: PhD Internship I (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) | 5 | 1 and 2 | Eric Moore | Teamwork + Personal |
| PG7029: PhD Internship (for the College of Business and Law) | 5 | 1 and 2 |
Jane Bourke | Teamwork + Personal |
| PG7039: PhD Internship II (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) | 10 | 1 and 2 | Eric Moore | Teamwork + Personal |
| PG7044: Interdisciplinary Methodologies: Gendered & Intersectional Lenses *not running in 26/27* | 5 | 2 | Evelin Geerts | Research |
| PG7048: PhD Generic and Transferable Skills Portfolio (SEFS, COMH & COBL only) | 5 | 1 or 2 or 3 | Orla Lynch | Teamwork + Personal |
| PG7049: The PhD Journey: Research Skills for Doctoral Researchers (online) | 10 | 1 | Barry Monahan | Research + Ethics |
| PG7050: The PhD Journey: Research Training for Doctoral Researchers | 5 | 1 and 2 | Barry Monahan | Research |
| PG7052: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindshift | 5 | 1 or 2 |
Gillian Barrett | Entrepreneur & Innovation |
| PG7053: Doctoral Internship | 10 | 1 or 2 or 3 | Orla Lynch | Teamwork + Entrepreneur & Innovation + Personal |
| PG7055: Storytelling for Researchers | 5 | 2 | Kerri Andrews | Communication |
| PG7056: Developing a technology venture | 5 | Confirm with coordinator | Gillian Barrett | Entrepreneur & Innovation |
| PG7400: Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in Health and Social Care Research | 5 | 2 | Emmy Racine | Research + Ethics |
| PG7401: Time Use and Wellbeing for Doctoral Students | 5 | 1 or 2 | Eithne Hunt | Personal |