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Centre for Adult Continuing Education Marks and Standards 2018 – 2019

Pg Masters Programmes 3 MA in Advanced Fieldwork Practice and Supervision (Social Work) 4 MA in Digital Arts and Humanities 5 MSc in Human Resource Management 7 MSc in Personal and Management Coaching 9 MSc in Project Management

Pg Postgraduate Diploma Programmes 12 Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Practice and Research 14 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management 17 Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies

Pg Postgraduate Certificate Programmes 18 Postgraduate Certificate in {Bio} Pharma Processing 20 Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management 21 Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Studies

Pg Higher Diploma Programmes 23 Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication 25 Higher Diploma in Coaching/Coaching Psychology 26 Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies) 29 Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management 31 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Bio Marin 2017-2019) 32 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Allianz 2018 – 2019) 33 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Allianz 2017 - 2019) 35 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Asavie 2018 - 2020) 36 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (PDI Shire 2019 – 2020) 37 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (PDI Ergo 2019 - 2020) 39 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Pharma Chem) (Pfizer 2017 - 2019) 40 Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Pharma Chem) (Pfizer 2018 - 2019) 42 Higher Diploma in Relationship Mentoring 45 Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2017-2019) 47 Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2018-2020)

Pg Degree Programmes 49 BSc (Honours) in Credit Union Business

Pg Diploma Programmes 53 Diploma in Autism Studies 56 Diploma in Autism Studies (online) 59 Diploma in Development and Global Human Rights Studies 61 Diploma in Disability Studies 64 Diploma in Environmental Science and Social Policy 66 Diploma in European Art History 69 Diploma in Food Manufacturing Management 70 Diploma in Food Science and Technology

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73 Diploma in Genealogy 75 Diploma in Learning and Development Practice 76 Diploma in Local and Regional Studies 79 Diploma in Management and Team Development 81 Diploma in Management Practice 84 Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering 86 Diploma in Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 89 Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) 91 Diploma in Social and Psychological Health Studies 93 Diploma in Social Studies 96 Diploma in Specialty Food Production 97 Diploma in Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies 100 Diploma in Supply Chain Management 103 Diploma in Youth and Community Work

Pg Certificate Programmes 105 Certificate in Arts 106 Certificate in Contemporary Living 108 Certificate in Interpersonal Communication 109 Certificate in Languages 110 Certificate in Management and Team Development 111 Certificate in Management Practice 112 Certificate in Mental Health in the Community 114 Certificate in Operations Supervision (Pharma Manufacturing) 115 Certificate in Operator Development (Pharma Manufacturing) (Springboard) 116 Certificate in Operator Development (Pharma Manufacturing) (Gilead) 117 Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming 118 Certificate in Process and Chemical Engineering 120 Certificate in Procurement Management (Dublin 2017 – 2018) 121 Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work

Pg Modules 122 Lean Supply Chain Management Modules

123 Survey Sampling – ST6021

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MASTERS PROGRAMMES

Title and Year of

Programme

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN

MA in Advanced Fieldwork Practice and Supervision (Social Work)

Time: Marks for all modules in Part I, including those wholly assessed by Continuous

Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students

failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination,

there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn

Examination Board. Marks for Part II will be presented to an Autumn Board.

There is no Supplemental Examination in Part II. For students failing to achieve

the pass standard in Part ll they will have an opportunity to re-submit in a

subsequent academic year, in accordance with the three year rule (see above).

Modules: Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part l

SS6800 Introduction to Practice Teaching and Supervision (10 credits)

SS6801 Preparation for Practice Teaching (10 credits)

SS6802 Developing and Demonstrating Competence in Practice Teaching and

Assessment (5 credits)

SS6803 The Reflective Practice Teacher (5 credits)

SS6804 Practice Placement (30 credits)

Part ll

SS6805 Dissertation in Advanced Fieldwork Practice and Supervision (Social

Work) (30 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module, 600 per 30 credit module.

Total Marks: 1200. SS6805 (30 credits) is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written

Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Centre for Adult

Continuing Education Book of Modules.

Pass Standard

(module level):

The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual

modules, if any, are detailed in the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book

of Modules.

Pass and Progression

Standard (programme

level):

To pass the Part 1, a candidate must:

I. Pass modules to the value of 50 credits? II. Obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across

all modules.

Candidates who pass Part I may opt to exit the programme and be awarded with

a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Fieldwork Practice (Social Work).

To be awarded the MA, Part I and Part II must be passed separately.

Honours:

(If applicable)

Honours are not awarded for this programme.

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years

from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.

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Supplemental

Examinations:

o Please refer to the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Autumn Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules in a repeat year (see below) where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board. Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

o The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

o Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:

Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules.

In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of

honors, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in

the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental

and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: For students selecting different

modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for

those modules at the Summer Examination of a Repeat Year.

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first

registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the

programme.

Title and Year of Programme

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MA Degree in Digital Arts and Humanities

Time: Marks for all taught modules including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard in the taught modules, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board. The Dissertation should be submitted to the School/Department on a date specified by the School/Department. The Dissertation will be considered at the Winter Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard in the Dissertation, or for students who fail to submit, there will be one opportunity to repeat the dissertation in a subsequent year.

Modules: http://www.ucc.ie/calendar/postgraduate/Masters/arts/page102.html Total 90 credits

Marks Maxima:

100 per 5 credit module, 200 per 10 credit module, 300 per 15 credit module, 900 per 45 credit module. Part I 900 marks Part II 900 marks Total Marks: 1800.

Distribution of Marks:

Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules, (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules).

Pass Standard (module level):

The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules, (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/). On the recommendation of the responsible School/Department an Examination Board may decide that a dissertation is a borderline pass/fail and may agree to

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permit the student to make minor corrections to achieve the pass standard for the Dissertation within six weeks of the publication of examination results.

Pass and Progression Standard (programme level):

Part I and Part II must be passed separately. All modules must be passed prior to submitting the dissertation.

Honours: Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours an aggregate of not less than 1260/1800 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1 an aggregate of not less than 1080/1800 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2 an aggregate of not less than 900/1800 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)

Supplemental Examination:

Supplemental Examinations for Semesters 1 and 2 will be held in August (Autumn). Supplemental Examinations for Semester 3 will be held in December (Winter). Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/) for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: For some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board. Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination Board. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks achieved in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass 40%. The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year Examinations

If a candidate fails (which includes fails to present) the Dissertation, the candidate shall have the option of repeating the failed Dissertation in the following academic year. The marks obtained in any Dissertation shall be capped at the pass mark, and subject to this, a repeat candidate shall be eligible for an award of honours if s/he satisfies the relevant requirements for honours. Students who fail the Dissertation in a subsequent year must withdraw from the programme.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MSC in Human Resource Management

Time: Part 1: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for Part 1 of the programme at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board. Part 2: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for Part 2 of the programme at the Summer

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Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 90 credits in total:

Part 1 – 50 credits (by examination and/or coursework)

Part 2 – 40 credits (by dissertation (20 credits) and examination/ coursework (20 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 200 per ten credit module; 400 per 20 credit module. Total Marks Part 1: 1000 Total Marks Part 2: 800 Total Marks for the Degree: 1800

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Modules that have an examination and continuous assessment element require a pass standard of 40% in both aspects of assessment. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules.

Pass Standard and Degree award:

1. To pass Part 1 a candidate must pass modules to the value of 50 credits:

obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 400/1000 marks) across all modules

obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 40 credits,

obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

2. To pass Part 2, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 40 credits:

obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 320/800 marks) across all modules,

obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 30 credits including AD6804 Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resource Perspective (20 credits)

obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s). Parts 1 and 2 must be passed separately. Part 1 must be passed before submission of Dissertation in Part 2. On the recommendation of the responsible School/Department, an Examination Board may decide that a dissertation for AD6804 Investigating a Business issue from a Human Resource Perspective is a borderline pass/fail and may agree to permit the student to make minor corrections to achieve the pass standard for the Dissertation within six weeks of the publication of examination results.

Exit Award: A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management may be awarded to a candidate who: pass taught modules to the value of 60 credits (50 credits in Part 1 and 10 credits in Part 2: MG6804 Leadership and Management Development) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Honours: MSc

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Parts 1 and 2. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 1260/1800 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 1080/1800 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%)

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Exit award: PG Diploma

Pass: an aggregate of at least 720/1800 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 60%) Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Part 1 (50 credits) and MG6804 Leadership and Management Development (10 credits). Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%)

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption. A student who subsequently wishes to continue progression for the degree of Master must complete the programme within 5 academic years from the date of successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma Examinations, subject to the programme being available.

Supplemental Examinations:

Please refer to the Book of Modules for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Note: There is no Supplemental Examination for the Dissertation

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for Part 1 at the Summer Examination may repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year Examinations:

Students who fail Part 1 following the Summer and Supplemental Examinations will not be eligible to repeat the year nor will they be allowed to submit the Dissertation in Part 2 and should withdraw from the programme, except in exceptional cases of documented medical problems or other grave cause.

Title and Year of

Programme:

FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN

MSc in Personal and Management Coaching

Time:

Marks for all taught modules in Part 1, including those wholly assessed by

Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examination Board.

For students failing to achieve the pass standard in these modules, there will be

a Supplemental Examination in Winter with a Winter Examination Board. The

Dissertation in Coaching (MG6018) will be considered at the Spring and Autumn

Boards.

Modules:

Students take 90 credits:

Part 1

AD6001 The Coaching Relationship (5 credits)

AD6002 Coaching Approaches and Skills (5 credits)

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AD6003 Coaching Practicum (20 credits)

AD6004 Research Methodology and Reflective Analysis (5 credits)

AD6005 Mindfulness Based Self Management (5 credits)

AD6006 Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (5 credits)

AD6007 Personality Analysis and Individual Difference (5 credits)

MG6016 Systemic Psychodynamic Coaching with Teams and Individuals

(5 credits)

MG6017 Business and Management Coaching for Leadership, Change and

Organisational Development (5 credits)

Part 2

MG6018 Dissertation in Coaching (30 credits)

Marks Maxima:

100 per five credit module, 400 per twenty credit module, 600 per thirty credit

module. Part 1: 1200 marks Part 2: 600 marks. Total Marks: 1800.

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are

contained in the module descriptions.

Pass Standard (module

level):

The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptions. Students on borderline mark preponderance within 2% to be raised to next grade band.


Standard):

To pass Parts I and II, students must pass all modules. Part I and Part II must be

passed separately. All modules must be passed prior to submitting the

Dissertation. Candidates failing Part 1 modules at the Winter supplemental

must withdraw from the programme.

Honours:

PG Diploma Exit award

PG Cert Exit award

Students are eligible for the award of honours on the basis of marks achieved

over the Autumn, Winter Supplemental and Spring Examination Boards.

Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

First Class: an aggregate of at least 1260/1800 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 1080/1800 marks (i.e.

60% and above but less than 70%)



Postgraduate Diploma in Personal and Management Coaching:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate

of marks in Part 1 (60 credits).


First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and

above)

Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e.




Postgraduate Certificate in Personal and Management Coaching:


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First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and

above)





Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five

years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption

Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Winter

Supplemental Examination for individual modules. There is no supplemental

examination for the dissertation.

Students who fail individual taught modules at the Autumn Examination must

repeat all failed/absent modules at the Winter Supplemental Examination,

where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination

Board.

Capping marks at the Winter Supplemental Examination: in determining

aggregation and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be

taken into account is a pass – 40%. The actual mark achieved by the student

will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:

If a candidate fails (which includes fails to present) the Dissertation in Coaching

(MG6018), the candidate shall have the option of repeating the failed

Dissertation in the following academic year. The marks obtained in any

repeated module shall be capped at a maximum of 40% and, subject to this, a

repeat candidate shall be eligible for an award of honours in MSc degree if

he/she satisfies the relevant requirements for Honours.

One and Two Year

Rules:

Students must pass Part 1 within one year from the date of first registration for

the programme and must pass Part 2 within two years of passing Part 1. Failure

to comply with these rules means that the student is ineligible to proceed

further in the programme. Exceptions to these rules may be granted by the ACE

Academic Standards Board only for very serious reasons.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN MSc in Project Management

Title: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in Autumn.

Modules:

Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG6810 Project Management (10 credits) MG6811 Strategy, Leadership and Change (10 credits) MG6812 Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600

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Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptions.


To pass year 1 and progress to year 2, a candidate must: I. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all

modules. II. Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits.

Upon successful completion of year 1, candidates may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management.

Honours: Honours will not be awarded in year 1.

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.


Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination attempt must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination attempt in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Three Year Rule (or other rule to apply):

Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATAION IN MSc in Project Management

Title: Marks for all taught modules in Part One, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in Autumn. The Project Management Dissertation in Part Two should be submitted to the School/Department on a date specified by the School/Department. The Project Management Dissertation will be considered at the Winter Board. For students

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failing to achieve the pass standard in the Project Management Dissertation, or for students who fail to submit, there will be one opportunity to repeat the dissertation in a subsequent year.

Modules:

Part One: Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG6813 Current Issues in Project Management (10 credits) MG6814 Research Methods (5 credits) MG6815 Realising Strategy through Programme Management (5 credits) MG6816 Management and Organisation (5 credits) MG6817 Project Bootcamp (PMP Certification) (5 credits) Part Two: Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG6818 Project Management Dissertation (30 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module. Total Marks: 1200

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module descriptors.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptors. On the recommendation of the responsible School/Department, and Examination Board may decide that a Dissertation for MG6818 is a borderline pass/fail and may agree to permit the student to make minor corrections to achieve the pass standard for the Dissertation within six weeks of the publication of examination results.


Part I and Part II must be passed separately. All modules must be passed prior to submitting the dissertation. To pass a candidate must:

i. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 480/1200 marks) across all modules.

ii. Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 60 credits. Candidates who successfully complete Part One may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management.

Honours: Honours will be awarded on the basis of an aggregate of year 1 and year 2 marks as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 1260/1800 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 1080/1800 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 900/1800 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 810/1800 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five academic years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.


Please refer to the module descriptors for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there

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is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.


Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination attempt in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. If a candidate fails (which includes fails to present) the Project Management Dissertation in MG6818, the candidate shall have the option of repeating the failed Project Management Dissertation in the following academic year. The marks obtained in any Project Management Dissertation shall be capped at the pass mark, and subject to this, a repeat candidate shall be eligible for an award of honours if s/he satisfies the relevant requirements for honours.


Candidates must pass/progress within three academic years of the date of first registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Title and Year of Programme:

FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Practice

Time: Marks for all taught modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard in these modules, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Spring with a Spring Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AP6805 Mindfulness Practice (5 credits) AP6808 Mindfulness in Personal and Professional Life (5 credits) AP6807 Mindfulness and Reflective Practice (5 credits) AP6808 Enquiry into Mindfulness Practice (15 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks 600.

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are contained in the module descriptions.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptions.

Pass and Progression Standard (programme

All modules must be passed in order to graduate or to progress to year two.

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level);

Honours: Honours will be awarded in the case of exiting the programme with a PG Certificate on aggregate as follows: First Class: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exit Award: Upon successful completion of year one, students may exit the programme and graduate with a Level 9 Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Based Practice.

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.


Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Students who fail individual taught modules at the Autumn Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The Pass/Progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of marks at the Supplemental Examination: in determining aggregation and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the student will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Autumn Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.




SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Postgraduate Diploma in Mindfulness Based Practice

Time: Marks for all taught modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard in these modules, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Spring with a Spring Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AP6809 Research Methodologies (5 credits) AP6810 Research Project (25 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 500 per twenty five credit module. Total Marks 600.


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contained in the module descriptions.



Pass and Progression Standard (programme level);

To pass Second Year, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.

Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate mark in year one and year two (1,200 marks). Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)



Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note for some modules there is no supplemental examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Autumn Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The Pass/Progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of marks at the Supplemental Examination: in determining aggregation and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the student will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Autumn Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.


Candidates must pass within three academic years of the date of first registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Time: FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in Autumn.

Modules: Students will complete 30 credits as follows:

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MG6810 Project Management (10 credits) MG6811 Strategy, Leadership and Change (10 credits) MG6812 Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making (10 credits)







To pass year 1 and progress to year 2, a candidate must: Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all modules. Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits. Upon successful completion of year 1, candidates may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management.

Honours: Honours will not be awarded in year 1.

Exemptions:






Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.






SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Time Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in Autumn.

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Modules:

Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG6813 Current Issues in Project Management (10 credits) MG6814 Research Methods (5 credits) MG6815 Realising Strategy through Programme Management (5 credits) MG6816 Management and Organisation (5 credits) MG6817 Project Bootcamp (PMP Certification) (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module. Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module descriptors.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptors.


To pass a candidate must: I. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all


Honours: Honours will be awarded on the basis of an aggregate of year 1 and year 2 marks as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five academic years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.



Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.


Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.



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Title and Year of

Programme:


Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous

Assessment, will be presented to the Winter Examination Board. For students

failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there

will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in

Spring.

Modules:

Students will complete 60 credits as follows:

CR6801 Trauma and Victimology: Key issues, methods and structures (5 credits)

CR6802 Research Methods (5 credits)

CR6803 Trauma and Addiction: Key issues, methods and structures (10 credits)

CR6804 Trauma and Post-traumatic Growth (10 credits)

CR6805 Complex Loss: Grief, Trauma and Social Context (10 credits)

CR6806 Social Approaches to Trauma: Family, society and International (10

credits)

CR6807 Public Health Challenges in Post Conflict Societies (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module. Total

Marks: 1200


Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module

Descriptions.


level):


modules, if any, are contained in the Module Descriptions.


Standard (programme

level):

To pass the programme a candidate must obtain a pass in each module to the

value of 60 credits.

Students who successfully pass 30 credits may opt to exit the programme with a

Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Studies.

Honours: Honours will be awarded as follows:


above)





Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and

above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years


Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the

Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some

modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

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Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first

Examination attempt must repeat all failed/absent modules at the

Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not

disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below).

Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental

Examination.

The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks

carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated

modules.

Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining

aggregation, progression and the calculation of honours, the maximum

mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark

achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:

Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In

determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of

honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination in the

first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and

Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Three Year Rule (or

other rule to apply):

Candidates must pass/progress within three academic years of the date of first


programme.

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Title and Year of

Programme


Postgraduate Certificate in (Bio) Pharma Processing

Time: Written examinations will be held at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous

Assessment, with the exception of module PF6608 {placement}, will be

presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the

pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a

Supplemental Examination in Autumn with the Autumn Examination Board. The

results for PF6608 {placement} will be presented at the Autumn Examination

Board.

Modules:

Students take 5 credits from the following modules:

PF6609 GxP – Introduction to Regulatory and Best Practice Standards in the

(Bio) Pharmaceutical Industry (5 credits)

or

PF6602 Transitioning to the Workplace (5 credits)

and

PF6603 Introduction to the Design and Delivery of (Bio) Pharmaceutical

Medicines (5 credits)

PF6604 (Bio) Pharma Process Technology (5 credits)

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PF6605 Introduction to Microbiology and Sterile (Bio) Pharmaceutical Processes

(5 credits)

PF6606 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Processes (5 credits)

and

PF6607 Pharmaceutical Process Design and Verification (5 credits)

or

PF6608 Placement (Postgraduate) (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 500. PF6607 and PF6608 will be

assessed on a pass/fail basis.


Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written

Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules

(www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/). Oral, if required – Students may, at the

discretion of the responsible department(s), be required to take and oral

examination in any given module(s).


level):


modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules

(www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/).


Standard (programme

level):

To pass the course and graduate with a Post Graduate Certificate in (Bio) Pharma Processing, a candidate must:

I. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 50% (i.e. 250/500 marks) across all modules.

II. Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits.

Honours: Honours will be awarded for the Post Graduate Certificate in (Bio) Pharma

Processsing at the Autumn Examination provided the student has passed the

Examination, and that the student has taken the Examination for the first time

and at the first opportunity.

Honours for the Postgraduate Certificate will be awarded on aggregate as

follows:

First Class: an aggregate of at least 350/500 (i.e. 70% and above).

Second Class: an aggregate of at least 300/500 but less than 350/500 (i.e. 60%

and above but less than 70%).

Exemptions:


academic years subsequent to the award of the exemption.

Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/) for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the immediately preceding Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.


Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of honours, the maximum

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mark that will be taken into account is a pass (50 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:

If a student fails to progress and is allowed to repeat the year, all failed/absent

modules must be taken in the Repeat Year. In determining aggregation and

progression, all modules taken in a Repeat Year are capped at the pass mark –

50%. Honours are not awarded in a Repeat Year..

Three Year Rule (or


Candidates must pass/progress within two academic years of first registration.

Students are permitted to repeat the academic year once only.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in Autumn.

Modules:

Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG6810 Project Management (10 credits) MG6811 Strategy, Leadership and Change (10 credits) MG6812 Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making (10 credits)







To pass the programme, a candidate must: I. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all


Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or MSc in Project Management. Such students are liable for fees as the Springboard+ scheme only funds the Postgraduate Certificate.

Honours: Honours will be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: At least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: At least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: At least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: At least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:




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Title and Year of

Programme:


Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Studies

Time:




will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board in

Spring.

Modules:


Core modules:

CR6801 Trauma and Victimology: Key issues, methods and structures (5 credits)

CR6802 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following elective modules:

CR6803 Trauma and Addiction: Key issues, methods and structures (10 credits)

CR6804 Trauma and Post-traumatic Growth (10 credits)

CR6805 Complex Loss: Grief, Trauma and Social Context (10 credits)

CR6806 Social Approaches to Trauma: Family, society and International (10

credits)

CR6807 Public Health Challenges in Post Conflict Societies (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module. Total

Marks: 600



Descriptions.

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level):




Standard (programme

level):

To pass the programme or progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma

Studies, a candidate must obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits.



above)







Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the

Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some

modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first

Examination attempt must repeat all failed/absent modules at the

Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not

disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below).

Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental

Examination.



modules.


aggregation, progression and the calculation of honours, the maximum

mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark

achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:



honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination in the



Three Year Rule (or




programme.

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HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Title and Year of

Programme:

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication

Time:



failing to achieve the pass standard at the Summer Examinations there will be a

Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board. The

Work Placement Module goes to an Autumn Examination Board with a Winter

supplemental.

Modules:

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Core Modules (30 credits):

LL5001 ICT of the Localisation Industry (5 credits)

LL5002 Translation and Professional Communication (5 credits)

LL5003 Negotiating Knowledges in the Networked Society (10 credits)

AD5006 Work Placement Module (10 credits)

Plus 20 credits from chosen Advanced Language and 10 credits from second

chosen language from the following:

FR1101 Foundation course in written and oral French [10 credits]

FR2101 Advanced French Language [10 credits]

FR4101 Advanced Use of French (10 credits)

FR4407 Advanced Specialist Translation (5 credits)

FR4409 Transfer of Meaning between Languages (5 credits)

FR5004 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (10 credits)

FR5005 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of

Terminology (10 credits)

GE1101 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course [10 credits]

GE1103 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for Beginners

[10 credits]

GE2101 German Integrated Language Course [10 credits]

GE3101 Advanced Integrated Language Course (10 credits)

GE3108 Teaching German as a Foreign Language (5 credits)

GE5013 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)

IT1101 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian [10 credits]

IT1102 Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian [10 credits]

IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian [10 credits]

IT1110 Italian Language (Beginner Level) [5 credits]

IT1120 Italian Language (Beginner Level) [5 credits]

IT2101 Intermediate Italian Language [10 credits]

IT2101F Lower-Intermediate Italian Language [B1] [5 credits]

IT2101S Upper-Intermediate Italian Language [B2] [5 credits]

IT3101 Advanced Italian Language (10 credits)

IT3103 Business Italian (5 credits)

IT3110 Introduction to Translation (Italian to English)

IT3120 Introduction to Translation (Italian to English)

http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page028.html#FR1101




http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page032.html#GE1101





http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page038.html#IT1101






http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page038.html#IT2101F

http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page038.html#IT2101S



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IT5001 Translation Project (5 credits)

IT5002 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)

HS1101 First Year Spanish Language for Beginners [10 credits]

HS1102 First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners [10 credits]

HS2101 Second Year Spanish Language (ex-beginners) [10 credits]

HS2102 Second Year Spanish Language (ex-non beginners) [10 credits]

HS3001 Final Year Spanish Language [10 credits]

HS5007 Advanced Translation Skills (10 credits)

HS5008 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)

PU1101 Portuguese Beginners Language

PU2020 Portuguese Beginners Language

PU3301 Advanced Portuguese Language

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks: 1000


Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module

descriptions.


level):


modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptions.


Standard (programme

level):

For the successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication a student must:- 1. achieve an aggregate mark of at least 400/1000 across all modules 2. pass modules to value of at least 50 credits 3. achieve not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours:


First Class: an aggregate of at least 700/1000 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

Second Class, Grade I: an aggregate of at least 600/1000 marks (i.e. 60%–69%)

Second Class, Grade II: an aggregate of at least 500/1000 marks (i.e. 50%–59%)

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.

Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: For some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks achieved in repeated modules. Note: The Work Placement Module goes to an Autumn Board with a Winter

supplemental.

Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass 40%. The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record


Students repeating the year may do so choosing whichever of the two following mechanisms best suits his/her requirements.

http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page065.html#HS1101





http://www.ucc.ie/modules/descriptions/page130.html#PU1101



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1. Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks achieved in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks achieved in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: For students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Summer Examination of a Repeat Year. 2. Students may repeat the year taking the full 60 credits. In determining aggregation and progression, there is no restriction on the marks awarded for modules at the Summer Examination of the Repeat Year. Modules taken at the subsequent Supplemental Examination are capped at the pass mark. Subject to capacity, all students - whether they have failed or passed - are allowed to choose this option in an attempt to improve their grade. In the case of a candidate choosing option 2 who failed the first attempt year and who also fails a Repeat Year as a result of failing module(s) already passed in a previous year, a pass for the year will be awarded by the Examination Board, provided the student achieves the Pass and Progression Standard for the year on the combined results from both years. In the case of candidates choosing option 2 who had already passed in their first attempt year but who fail the examination in a Repeat Year as a result of failing module(s) already passed in a previous year the original programme level judgement and associated marks will be awarded by the Examination Board.

Three Year Rule:

Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for First Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Title and Yr of Programme

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Coaching/Coaching Psychology

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Autumn Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Spring with a Spring Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits as follows: AP5812 Coaching and the Coaching context (5 credits) AP5813 Coaching approaches, models and interventions (10 credits) AP5814 The Psychology of Coaching and perspectives on the self (10 credits) AP5815 Intra / Inter personal Communication and Awareness (5 credits) AD5004 The Skilled Coach (15 credits) AD5005 Coaching Project (15 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks: 1,200

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are contained in the Module Descriptions.


To pass, a candidate must:

obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 480/1,200 marks) across all modules

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obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 50 credits

obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Autumn and Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1,200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1,200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1,200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1,200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)



1. Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. .

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD5832 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Inclusion (Disability Studies) (10 credits) AD5833 Introduction to Sensory Awareness and Communication (5 credits) AD5834 Inclusive Media and Communication (5 credits) AD5835 The Social Context of Mental Health (5 credits) AD5848 Universal Design and Inclusive Strategies (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including Formal Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.

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To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across

all modules (ii) obtain a pass in modules to the value of at least 25 credits, including

AD5832 (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Candidates who successfully complete Year 1 may opt not to proceed to Year 2 and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies)

Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Winter, Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)



o Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for First Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Certificate in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies):

Candidates who successfully complete Year 1 may opt not to proceed to Year 2 and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies).

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SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies)


Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD5836 Autism: The Social Context (5 credits) AD5837 Inclusive Programme Design and Presentation (10 credits) AD5838 Inclusion and Development (Disability Studies) (5 credits) AD5839 Sport, Leisure and Inclusion (Disability Studies) (5 credits) AD5847 Creative Art, Culture and Inclusion (Disability Studies) (5 credits)






To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks)

across all modules (ii) obtain a pass in modules to the value of at least 25 credits,

including AD5837 (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)




o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

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Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.



Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management




will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.


AD5841 Engaging in Professional Human Resource Practice (5 credits)

AD5842 Managing the HR Function (10 credits)

AD5843 Contemporary Developments in Employment Relations (10 credits)

AD5850 Employment Law (5 credits)

MG5806 Contemporary Reward Management (5 credits)

MG5807 Business Issues and the Context of HR Management (10 credits)

MG5817 Contemporary Developments in Human Resource Development (5

credits)

MG5838 Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module and 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 1200



Descriptions.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for

individual modules, if any, are contained in the Module Descriptions.


To pass a candidate must.

I. Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 480/1200 marks) across all modules.

II. Obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 50 credits including MG5838 (Investigating a Business Issue from a HR Perspective).

III. Obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

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Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks

achieved over the Autumn and Winter Supplemental Examinations.



above)

Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks

(i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%)



Third Class Honours : an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and


Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five

years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.


o Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination attempt must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent

modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the

award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first

Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules

in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used



programme.



Higher Diploma in Leadership Development

(BioMarin, Ringaskiddy)


Assessment, will be presented to the next available Examination Board

following the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass

standard for the year at the first Examination attempt, there will be a

Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits from the list of modules below (each individual client

organisation will choose the most appropriate core modules to the value of 60

credits):

AD5828 Group Dynamics, Roles and Authority in Manufacturing (10 credits)

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AD5829 Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making (10 credits)

AD5830 Building Team Effectiveness (10 credits)

AD5831 People Management (10 credits)

MG5803 Manufacturing Process Leadership (10 credits)

MG5815 Talent Management (5 credits)

MG5837 Managing Change and Transformation (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module. 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 1200.



Descriptions.



modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptions.


To pass the programme, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 60

credits. All modules must be passed.

Honours:

Honours will be awarded as follows for the award of Certificate in Leadership

Development:


above)





Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 540/1200

marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Pass: an aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less

than 45%)





o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the First Examination attempt must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.





In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of

honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the First Examination in the

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first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental

and Repeat Year Examinations are used.


registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the

programme.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Allianz Worldwide Care, Dublin)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the next available Examination Board following the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits from the list of modules below (each individual client organisation will choose the most appropriate core modules to the value of 60 credits): AD5803 Personal and Organisational Development (15 credits) MG5810 Leadership and Management (10 credits) MG5811 Strategic Management (10 credits) MG5812 Customer Relationship Management (10 credits) MG5813 Talent Management (10 credits) MG5814 Transformation Management (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 300 per fifteen credit module; 200 per ten credit module. 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 1200.





To pass the programme, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 60 credits. All modules must be passed.

Honours:

Honours will be awarded as follows for the award of Certificate in Leadership Development: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: an aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%)


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Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the First Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.





(Allianz Worldwide Care, Dubai)

Time:


Assessment, will be presented to the next available Examination Board following

the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard

for the year at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental

Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits from the list of modules below (each individual client

organisation will choose the most appropriate core modules to the value of 60

credits):

AD5803 Personal and Organisational Development (15 credits)

MG5810 Leadership and Management (10 credits)

MG5811 Strategic Management (10 credits)

MG5812 Customer Relationship Management (10 credits)


MG5814 Transformation Management (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 300 per fifteen credit module; 200 per ten credit module. 100 per five credit

module. Total Marks: 1200.



Descriptions.




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Honours:


Development:


above)








than 45%)










In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of

honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the First Examination in the

first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental



registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.




(Asavie, Dublin)



following the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the

pass standard for the year at the first Examination attempt, there will be a


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Modules: Students take 60 credits from the list of modules below (each individual

client organisation will choose the most appropriate core modules to the

value of 60 credits):






MG5818 Operations Management (5 credits)





Descriptions.



individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptions.




Honours:


Development:


above)








than 45%)








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award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the First


in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



programme.




(PDI / Shire, Dublin)














MG5839 Stakeholder Management (5 credits)





Descriptions.







Honours:


Development:


above)





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Pass: an aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but

less than 45%)
















programme.




(PDI / Ergo, Dublin)













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MG5818 Operations Management (5 credits)





Descriptions.







Honours:


Development:


above)








than 45%)














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programme.



Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Pharma Chem)

(Pfizer, Ringaskiddy)



failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination

attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental

Examination Board in Summer.





AD5831 People Management (10 credits)




MG5814 Transformation Management (5 credits)


MG5816 Project Management (5 credits)




Descriptions.







Honours:

Honours will be awarded as follows for the award of Higher Diploma in

Leadership Development:


above)








than 45%)

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programme.



Higher Diploma in Leadership Development (Pharma Chem)

(Pfizer, Dublin)


Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examination Board. For

students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first

Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a

Supplemental Examination Board in Winter.




AD5828 Group Dynamics, Roles and Authority in Manufacturing (10 credits)





MG5816 Project Management (5 credits)

MG5840 Managing Change and Transformation (10 credits)


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Descriptions.







Honours:

Honours will be awarded as follows for the award of Higher Diploma in

Leadership Development:


above)








than 45%)
















programme.

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Title and Year of

Programme


Higher Diploma in Relationship Mentoring

Time: Written Examinations will be held in Winter and Summer. Marks for all

modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be

presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to

achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there

will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination

Board.

Modules:

Year 1:


AP5800 Development Theories and Early Relationships (5 credits)

AP5821 Young People’s Challenging Behaviours (5 credits)

AP5822 Adults’ Challenging Behaviours (5 credits)

AP5823 The Importance of Play (5 credits)

AP5824 The Teenage Years (5 credits)

AP5825 Parent Mentoring and Facilitation of Parenting Courses (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total marks: 600




Descriptions section.


level):

The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special requirements for

individual modules, if any, will be contained in the Module Descriptions

section.


Standard (programme

level):

To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must:

1) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240 marks) across all modules

2) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits

3) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours: Honours are not awarded in the First Year of the Programme.

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of three


Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions section for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.




Repeat Year

Examinations:

Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the

year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating

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the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent

modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained

in modules passed at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt

year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat

Year Examinations are used.

Three Year Rule (or other

rule to apply):

Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first

registration for First Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the

programme.

Time:

SECOND UNIVERSTIY EXAMINATION IN

Higher Diploma in Relationship Mentoring

Written Examinations will be held in Summer. Marks for all modules,

including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be

presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to

achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there

will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination

Board.

Modules:

Year 2:


AP5801 The Contribution of Psychoanalysis to Adult Relationships (5 credits)

AP5803 Personal and Interpersonal Relationships: The Knowledge Base (5

credits)

AP5809 Personal and Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Training in

Presentation and Facilitation Skills (5 credits)

AP5808 Relationships within Work Organisations (5 credits)

AP5810 Evaluation of Relationships within Different Social Contexts,

Observational and Research Skills (5 credits)

AP5820 Professional Development Workshop (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total marks: 600




Descriptions section,


level):

The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special requirements for

individual modules, if any, will be contained in the Module Descriptions

section.


Standard (programme

level):


I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240 marks) across all modules

II. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits

III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the

aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over Winter, Summer and

Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on an

aggregate as follows:


above)

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Pass: aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than

45%)

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of three


Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions section for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.




Repeat Year

Examinations:

Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the

year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating

the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent

modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained

in modules passed at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt

year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat



rule to apply):



programme.

Title and Year of

Programme:


Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2017-2019)

Time: Written Examinations will be held at the end of each Module. Marks for all


presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve

the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board, there will

be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with an

Autumn Examination Board.

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Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as outlined in the

University Calendar (Part 2)

http://www.ucc.ie/calendar/postgraduate/Diploma/medicine/page010.html



Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of

Modules (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/)



individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules



To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks)

across all modules. (ii) Obtain a pass in each module, in modules to the value of at least

25 credits (iii) obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of 5 academic years subsequent to the award of the exemption.


Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules) for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard at the End of Module Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.


Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40 %). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.



modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of

the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer

Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in

modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.


registration for First Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Title and Year of

Programme:

SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN

Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2017-2019)

Time: Written Examinations will be held at the end of each Module. Marks for all



the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board there will




http://www.ucc.ie/academic/modules

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be a supplemental examination in the Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with

an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as outlined in the

University Calendar (Part 2)


Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. 200 per ten credit module: Total Marks: 600


Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of

Modules (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules/)



individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules



To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all modules. (ii) Obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 25 credits (iii)) Obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours The Higher Diploma will be awarded on the aggregate of Years 1 and 2.

Honours are awarded as follows:

First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and

above)

Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e.


Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e.


Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and


Pass: An aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less

than 45%)

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of 5

academic years subsequent to the award of the exemption.



Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.





modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of





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the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer

Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in

modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2018-2020)

Time: Marks for all modules will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as outlined on the programme webpage: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-hdshww/#

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are contained in the module descriptors in the programme handbook.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptors in the programme handbook


To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks)

across all modules. (ii) Obtain a pass in each module, in modules to the value of at least

25 credits (iii) obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).



Please refer to the module descriptors in the programme handbook for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules.





Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.

https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-hdshww/

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SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2018-2020)

Time: Marks for all modules will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board there will be a supplemental examination in the Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as outlined on the programme webpage: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-hdshww/#

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. 200 per ten credit module: Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptors in the programme handbook.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptors in the programme handbook.


To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) Obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all modules. (ii) Obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 25 credits (iii)) Obtain not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours The Higher Diploma will be awarded on the aggregate of Years 1 and 2. Honours are awarded as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: An aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%)






https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-hdshww/


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DEGREE PROGRAMMES


LEVEL TWO UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN CREDIT UNION BUSINESS BSc (Honours) in Credit Union Business (for students entering Year 1 (Level 2) in 2017/2018)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for Level 2 at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination. Marks for supplemental examinations will be presented to the next available examination board. Note: there is no Supplemental Examination for FE3820 or FE3821.

Modules:

Students will be examined in 40 credits as follows: FE3823 Applied Risk Management for Credit Unions (20 credits) FE3825 Credit Unions and Society (10 credits) And either FE3820 Credit Union Placement (10 credits) Or FE3821 Summer School (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module. 400 per twenty credit module. Total marks: 600 (FE3820 and FE3821 are Pass/Fail modules).


Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptions.

Pass Standard: The pass standard for each module is 40% except for FE3820 and FE3821 which require a Pass judgement.

Pass &Progression Standard:

To pass Level 2 and progress to Level 3, a candidate must pass all modules to the value of 40 credits. However, in exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the examination board, candidates passing modules to the value of 30 credits who have failed to pass either FE3820 Credit Union Placement or FE3821 Summer School at the first attempt may be permitted to progress to Level 3 but must pass FE3820 or FE3821 in order to graduate.* *Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, and as there is no supplemental examination in these modules, students failing FE3820 or

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FE3821 at the Summer examination will not have an opportunity to repeat these modules in a repeat year. Students will be afforded an opportunity to repeat FE3820 or FE3821 at the end of their Level 4 studies.

Carrying Forward of Marks Towards Final Degree Award:

The aggregate mark of modules passed at Level 2 (maximum 600 marks) is carried forward and added to the aggregate marks for Level 3 and 4 (maximum 1600 marks) to determine the final mark in the BSc (Hons) Credit Union Business Degree (maximum 2200 marks).

Honours:

Honours are not awarded at Level 2. Marks achieved will be included in the calculation of Honours at programme level.

Exemptions:



Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for Level 2 at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first examination attempt cycle plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Cycle Examinations are used. Note: for students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the first attempt Examination of a Repeat Cycle.

Five Year Rule (or other rule to apply):

Candidates must pass / progress within five academic years from the date of first registration for Level 2. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by ACE Academic Standards Board only for very serious reasons.


LEVEL THREE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN CREDIT UNION BUSINESS BSc (Honours) in Credit Union Business

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for Level 3 at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination. Marks for supplemental examinations will be presented to the Autumn board.

Modules:

Students will be examined in 40 credits as follows: FE3824 People Management in Member-Based Organisations (10 credits)

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FE3826 Marketing for Credit Unions (10 credits) And either FE3828 Advanced Financial Management and Investments for Credit Unions (20 credits) Or FE3829 Microfinance Strategies for Development (10 credits) and FE3830 Audit and Compliance in Credit Unions (10 credits

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module. 400 per twenty credit module. Total marks: 800


Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Semester Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptions.

Pass Standard: The pass standard for each module is 40%.


To pass Level 3 and progress to Level 4, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 40 credits.


The aggregate mark of modules passed at Level 3 (maximum 800 marks) is carried forward and added to the aggregate marks for Level 2 and 4 (maximum 1400 marks) to determine the final mark in the BSc (Hons) Credit Union Business Degree (maximum 2200 marks).

Honours:

Honours are not awarded in Level 3. Marks achieved will be included in the calculation of Honours at programme level.

Exemptions:




Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for Level 3 at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Cycle (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt at Level 3 plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: for students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Examination of a Repeat Year.


Candidates must pass / progress within five academic years from the date of first registration for Level 3. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies.

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Exceptions to this rule may be granted by ACE Academic Standards Board only for very serious reasons.


LEVEL FOUR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN CREDIT UNION BUSINESS BSc (Honours) in Credit Union Business

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for Level 4 at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination. Marks for supplemental examinations will be presented to the next available board.

Modules:

Students will be examined in 40 credits as follows: FE3822 Strategic Use of Information Systems in Credit Unions (20 credits) FE3827 Credit Union Research Project (20 credits)

Marks Maxima: 400 per twenty credit module. Total marks: 800


Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Semester Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptions.

Pass Standard: The pass standard for each module is 40%.


To pass the BSc (Hons) Credit Union Business Degree Examination, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 40 credits. All modules must be passed.


The aggregate mark of modules passed at Level 2 and 3 (maximum 1400 marks) is carried forward and added to the aggregate marks for Level 4 (maximum 800 marks) to determine the final mark in the BSc (Hons) Credit Union Business Degree (maximum 2200 marks).

Honours:

Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for Levels 2, 3 and 4 over the Summer and supplemental Examinations. First Class: an aggregate of at least 1540/2200 marks (i.e. 70% or above) or an aggregate of at least 1496 with at least half of the credits attained with marks of 70% or above. Second Class Grade l: an aggregate of at least 1320/2200 marks (i.e. 60% or above but less than 70%) or an aggregate of at least 1276 with at least half of the credits attained with marks of 60% or above. Second Class Grade ll: an aggregate of at least 1100/2200 marks (i.e. 50% or above but less than 60%) or an aggregate of at least 1056 with at least half of the credits attained with marks of 50% or above. For the regulations governing the award of Honours in a Repeat Year, see below.

Exemptions:




Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for Level 4 at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if

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not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Cycle (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt at Level 4 plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: for students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Examination of a Repeat Year.


Candidates must pass within five academic years from the date of first registration for Level 4. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted only for very serious reasons.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Title and Year of

Programme:

FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINAION IN

Diploma in Autism Studies

Time:




will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental

Examination Board.

Modules:


AD1009 Autism in a Historical and Contemporary Context (5 credits)

AD1036 Strengths and Challenges of Autism (5 credits)

AD1037 Interventions and Supports across the Lifespan (10 credits)

AD1010 Policy and Practice (5 credits)

AD1019 Autism, Mental Health and Wellbeing (5 credits)





Descriptions.


level):



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Standard (programme

level):

To pass First Year, a candidate must: I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all

modules II. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25

credits III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining modules(s)

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the first and Supplemental Examinations Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exit award:

Upon successful completion of Year 1, students may exit the programme with a

Level 6 Certificate in Autism Studies.

Exemptions:



Transfer Option: Any student who successfully completes any module on the Diploma in Autism

Studies may seek permission via Adult Continuing Education Academic

Standards Board to transfer to the Diploma in Autism Studies (online). All

credits accumulated shall transfer.

Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation,

progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be

taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual marks achieved by the candidate


Repeat Year

Examinations:



honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in



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Three Year Rule (or




programme.


SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Autism Studies

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD2016 Theories and Models of Autism (10 credits) AD2017 Perceptions and Portrayals of Autism (5 credits) AD2018 Autism, Citizenship and the Law (5 credits) AD2019 Autism and Daily Living (10 credits)


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptions


To pass Second Year, a candidate must: I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all



Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption

Transfer Option: Any student who successfully completes any module on the Diploma in Autism Studies may seek permission via Adult Continuing Education Academic Standards Board to transfer to the Diploma in Autism Studies (online). All credits accumulated shall transfer.



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Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum marks that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual marks achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.





Title and Year of

Programme:

FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATAION IN

Diploma in Autism Studies (online)

Time:




will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental

Examination Board.

Modules:


AD1039 Autism in a Historical and Contemporary Context (5 credits)

AD1040 Strengths and Challenges of Autism (5 credits)

AD1041 Interventions and Supports across the Lifespan (10 credits)

AD1042 Policy and Practice (5 credits)

AD1043 Autism, Mental Health and Wellbeing (5 credits)





Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):




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Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the first and Supplemental Examinations Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exit award:


Level 6 Certificate in Autism Studies.

Exemptions:



Transfer Option: Any student who successfully completes any module on the Diploma in Autism

Studies (online) may seek permission via Adult Continuing Education Academic

Standards Board to transfer to the Diploma in Autism Studies. All credits

accumulated shall transfer.

Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.


progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum marks that will be

taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual marks achieved by the candidate


Repeat Year

Examinations:






Three Year Rule (or




programme.


SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Autism Studies (online)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students

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failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD2023 Theories and Models of Autism (10 credits) AD2024 Perceptions and Portrayals of Autism (5 credits) AD2025 Autism, Citizenship and the Law (5 credits) AD2026 Autism and Daily Living (10 credits)









Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)


Transfer Option: Any student who successfully completes any module on the Diploma in Autism Studies (online) may seek permission via Adult Continuing Education Academic Standards Board to transfer to the Diploma in Autism Studies. All credits accumulated shall transfer.


Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

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Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum marks that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual marks achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.






FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Development and Global Human Rights Studies

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer / Autumn Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: SS1830 An Introduction to Development (5 credits) SS1831 Introduction to Global Justice and Human Rights (5 credits) SC1805 Conflict, Development and Human Rights (5 credits) SS1832 Introduction to Development Theory (5 credits) FE1817 Poverty and Inequality (5 credits) SS1833 Migration (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per 5 credit module. Total Marks: 600.






obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all modules

obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 25 credits

obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s). Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Development and Global Human Rights Studies.

Exit award: Students who pass First Year may choose to exit the programme with a Certificate in Development and Global Human Rights Studies.

Honours: (If applicable)

Honours are not awarded in the First Year of the programme.


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o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.


o Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Development and Global Human Rights Studies

Time: Written Examinations will be held in Summer. Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: SS2826 Development in Practice (5 credits) AD2869 Research Skills in Development and Human Rights (5 credits) SC2803 Race, Ethnicity and Development (5 credits) FE2815 Development and Aid (5 credits) SS2827 Gender, Sexuality, Development and Human Rights (5 credits) AD2870 Global Warming and Climate Justice (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 600.





To pass Second Year, a candidate must:


obtain a pass in each module to the value of at least 25 credits



Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

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First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)











FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Disability Studies


Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD1800 Models of Disability (10 credits) AD1801 Body Politics and the Media (5 credits) AD1802 Education, Work and Disability (10 credits) AD1838 Disability and the Law (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 marks per ten credit module. Total Marks 600.


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Pass and Progression Standard (Programme level):


all modules (ii) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25

credits (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Disability Studies.

Honours: (If applicable) Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions: All modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption.



o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination Board.







SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Disability Studies

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Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AP2827 Introduction to Psychology and Disability (5 credits) AD2861 Politics of Daily living (10 credits) AD2831 Group Research Project (10 credits) AD2844 Disability and Social Exclusion (5 credits)






To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600) marks across



Honours: (If applicable) Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)







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Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Environmental Science and Social Policy

Time: Written Examinations will be held at the end of the module. Marks for all



the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a

supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.


AD1871 Environment and Living Organisms (5 credits)*

AD1872 The Physical Environment (10 credits)

AD1873 Environmental Systems and Resources (10 credits)*

AD1874 Development and Environment (5 credits)*

*denotes exemptions for students who have completed the Carbery Greener

Dairy Farms Project as approved by ACE ASB.


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Module Written


Descriptions.


level):




Standard (Programme

level):


I. obtain and aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600) marks across all modules

II. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits (10 credit modules must be passed)


Honours: (If applicable) Honours are not awarded in the First Year of the programme.

Exemptions: All modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from

the date a student originally achieved the exemption. For the specific cohort of

the Carbery Greener Dairy Farms Project, exemptions will apply for Modules

AD1871, AD1873 and AD1874 as approved by ACE ASB.

Supplemental

Examinations:

o Please refer to the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the

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Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.



Repeat Year

Examinations:


In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules

passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks

obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Environmental Science and Social Policy

Time: Written Examinations will be held at the end of the module. Marks for all




supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.


AD2850 Social Policy and Environment (5 credits)

AD2851 Analysing and Managing Environmental Change (10 credits)*

AD2852 Introduction to Environmental Policies (10 credits)*

AD2853 Health and Human Needs (5 credits)

*denotes exemptions for students who have completed the Carbery Greener

Dairy Farms Project as approved by ACE ASB.


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Module Written


Descriptions.


level):




Standard (Programme

level):


(i) obtain and aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600) marks across all modules

(ii) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits (10 credit modules must be passed)

(iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Compensation (rule iii) does not apply for students who have completed the

Carbery Greener Dairy Farms Project, as approved by ACE ASB.

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Honours: (If applicable) Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate

of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental

Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

First Class Honours:

An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

Second Class Honours Grade 1:

An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%)

Second Class Honours Grade 2:

An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)

Exemptions: All modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from

the date a student originally achieved the exemption.

For the specific cohort of the Carbery Greener Dairy Farms Project, exemptions

will apply for Modules AD2851 and AD2852 as approved by ACE ASB.

Supplemental

Examinations:





Repeat Year

Examinations:








programme.



Diploma in European Art History





Examination Board.


HA1800 Introduction to the Formation of European Art (5 credits)

HA1801 Renaissance Studies (10 credits)

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AD1839 The Art of Northern Europe (5 credits)

AD1840 The Age of the Baroque (10 credits)




Descriptions.






I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all modules


III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s). Candidates who successfully complete Year 1 may opt not to proceed to Year 2

and may exit the programme with a Certificate in European Art History.



achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours

will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60%

and above but less than 70%)



Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above

but less than 50%)









Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year

may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating the year

retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In

determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules passed

at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks

obtained modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.

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Diploma in European Art History





Examination Board.


AD2838 Art in the Age of Enlightenment (5 credits)

AD2871 Revolutions and Reactions (10 credits)

AD2872 A Crisis of Tradition (5 credits)

HA2802 Birth of Contemporary Art (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600.



Descriptions.










Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of

marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental



above)











o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the

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Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year

may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating the year

retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In


at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks

obtained modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.




UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Food Manufacturing Management

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in the Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits as follows: FE1841 Team Building and Personal Effectiveness (10 credits) FE1842 Food Business Planning (5 credits) FE1843 Commercial acumen in food business (10 credits) FE1844 Operations and Supply Chain Management (10 credits) FE1845 Regulatory and Compliance Management in the Food Sector (5 credits) MG1832 rganisational Development (5 credits) FE1847 Personal and Business Development in the Food Sector (15 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 200 per 10 credit module; 300 per 15 credit module. Total Marks: 1200





To pass the Diploma, a candidate must: I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 480/1200 marks) across all


credits, including FE1847 Personal and Business Development in the Food Sector (15 credits)


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Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours : an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)









Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the Diploma, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Food Science and Technology

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: FC1800 Food Chemistry I (5 credits) FS1800 Food Microbiology I (5 credits) FT1800 Food Technology (5 credits) FN1800 Food Engineering (5 credits) NT1800 Nutrition (5 credits) FS1802 Work Related Assignment I (5 credits)

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To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all


credits, including FS1802 (5 credits) III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s)

Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Food Science and Technology.


Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)








Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first attempt Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.


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SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Food Science and Technology

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: FC2800 Food Chemistry II (5 credits) FS2800 Food Microbiology II (5 credits) FT2800 Food Process Technology (5 credits) FS2801 Quality Systems (5 credits) FS2802 Food Business (5 credits) FS2803 Work Related Assignment II (5 credits)






To pass Second Year, a candidate must: i. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 420/600 marks) across

all modules ii. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25

credits, including FS2803 (5 credits) iii. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).


Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks achieved in Years 1 and 2 over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)







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Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the first attempt Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE Diploma in Genealogy


Modules:

Students take 30 credits as follows: AD1899 Genealogy Concepts and Strategies (5 credits) AD1895 Genealogy Sources (5 credits) AD1031 Fieldwork in Genealogy (10 credits) AD1897 Genealogy Portfolio (5 credits) AD1898 Genealogical Record Keeping (5 credits)

Marks Maxima:

100 marks per five credit module, 200 marks per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600






To pass First Year , a candidate must:

obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all modules;

obtain a pass in modules to the value of at least 25 credits;


Certificate Exit Award: Candidates who pass First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Genealogy.

Honours:


Exemptions:


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Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there may be no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.




Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for First Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN THE Diploma in Genealogy


Modules:

Students take 30 credits as follows: AD2827 Dissertation (10 credits) AD2846 Genealogy Sources and techniques (5 credits) AD2860 The Literature of Genealogy (5 credits) AD2858 Genealogy Contextualisation (5 credits) AD2859 Advanced Genealogical Case Studies (5 credits)

Marks Maxima:

100 marks per five credit module, 200 marks per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600






To pass Second Year , a candidate must:




Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

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First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:



Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there may be no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.




Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Learning and Development Practice

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the next available Examination Board following the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the relevant Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in the subsequent Examination Board.

Modules:

Students take 60 credits as follows: AD1023 Learning and Development in Organisations (5 credits) AD1024 Positioning Learning and Development in Organisations (10 credits) AD1025 Designing Learning and Development Activities (10 credits) AD1026 Measuring the effectiveness of Learning and Development (5 credits) AD2011 Coaching & Mentoring in Organisations (10 credits) AD2012 IT and Social Media in Learning and Development (10 credits) AD2013 Contemporary Developments in Learning and Development (5 credits) AD2014 Becoming a Learning and Development Specialist (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module Total Marks: 1,200

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To pass, a candidate must: (iv) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 480/1200 marks) across all

modules (v) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 55 credits (vi) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Candidates who successfully complete modules AD1023, AD1024, AD1025 and AD1026 may exit the programme with a Certificate in Learning and Development Practice.

Honours: Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

Exemptions:




o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Examination presented must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Examination in the first attempt plus capped marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental and Repeat Examinations are used


Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Local and Regional Studies

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination,

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there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: CC1801 Celtic Ireland (5 credits) AD1051 Studying Folklore: The Sayings and Doings of Common People (10 credits) AD1052 Historical Geography (5 credits) HI1801 Aspects of Modern Irish History (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per 5 credit module, 200 per 10 credit module. Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules will be contained in the Module Descriptions.




To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.


Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the first and Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: An aggregate of at least 240/600 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%)

Exit Award: Upon successful completion of Year 1, students may exit the programme with a Level 6 Certificate in Local and Regional Studies.






o Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.


Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme. Students repeating the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules passed

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at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Local and Regional Studies

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD2864 Research Skills for Local and Regional Studies (5 credits) AD2865 Local and Regional Studies Research Project (15 credits) Students will take 10 credits from the following (selection of modules will be made by the programme coordinator in accordance with the needs / interest of local venues): AD2866 The Irish Medieval Church (5 credits) AD1050 An Introduction to Astronomy (5 credits) AD2867 An Introduction to Ireland’s Marine Heritage and Wildlife (5 credits) AD2868 Local Food Studies: History, Tradition and Identity (5 credits) AD1872 The Physical Environment (10 credits) AD1031 Fieldwork in Genealogy (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per 5 credit module, 200 per 10 credit module. Total Marks: 600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules will be contained in the Module Descriptions.





Honours: The Diploma in Local and Regional Studies will be awarded on the aggregate of Years 1 and 2. Honours are awarded as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: An aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%).



o Please refer to the Module Descriptions requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

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o Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.




Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Management and Team Development

(De Puy Synthes / Janssen, Ringaskiddy)

Time:

Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment,

will be presented to the next available Examination Board following the first

Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year

at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a

Supplemental Examination Board following the Supplemental Examination attempt.

Modules:

Students will take 30 credits as follows;

AD1035 Innovative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making (5 credits)

AD1073 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (5 credits)

AD1886 Personal Effectiveness (10 credits)

MG1852 Introduction to Operations Management (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 per ten credit module. 100 per five credit module. Total Marks: 600


Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptors.


level):


modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptors.


Standard (programme

level):

To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.

Exit award: Students who pass modules to the value of 30 credits may opt not to proceed to

Year 2 and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Management and Team

Development.


First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above).

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Second Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above

but less than 70%).

Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and

above but less than 60%).


but less than 50%).

Exemptions:

All passed modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of 5 academic

years subsequent to the award of the exemption.

Supplemental

Examination:





Repeat Year

Examinations:


determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours,

full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination attempt in the first

attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat


Three Year Rule (or




Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Management and Team Development

(De Puy Synthes / Janssen, Ringaskiddy)

Time:


will be presented to the next available Examination Board following the first

Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year

at the first Examination attempt, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a

Supplemental Examination Board following the Supplemental Examination attempt.

Modules:

Students will take 30 credits as follows:


MG1833 Team Leadership (10 credits)

MG2802 Change Management through Coaching and Mentoring Intervention (10 credits)



Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module descriptors.

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level):




Standard (programme

level):


Honours: The Diploma in Management and Team Development will be awarded on the

aggregate of Years 1 and 2. Honours are awarded as follows:

First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60%


Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50%


Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above

but less than 50%)

Pass: An aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than

45%)

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:





Repeat Year

Examinations:



full marks obtained in modules passed at the first Examination attempt in the first



Three Year Rule (or




Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Management Practice

Time:


will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve


Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

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Modules:

Students take 30 credits as outlined on the programme webpage.

https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/courses/




Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):



II. obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second

Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Management Practice.

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved

over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be

awarded on aggregate as follows:







but less than 50%)

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:





Repeat Year

Examinations:



full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first



Three Year Rule (or





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Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Management Practice

Time:


will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to

achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be

a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules:



Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. 200 per 10 credit module. Total Marks 600



Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):



II. obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credit

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of









but less than 50%)

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:





Repeat Year

Examinations:



honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the




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Three Year Rule (or





FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS IN Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering

Time: Written Examinations will be held in Winter or Summer. Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For candidates failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter or Summer Examinations, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Candidates take 30 credits as follows: PE1811 Introduction to Chemical Process Engineering (5 credits) PE1812 Material & Energy Balances (5 credits) PE1813 Fluid Mechanics & Particle Processing (5 credits) PE1814 Heat Transfer & Applied Thermodynamics (5 credits) PE1815 Mass Transfer & Separation Processes (5 credits) PE1816 Process Control & Equipment Integrity (5 credits) <http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/Courses/MarksandStandards/DocumentFile,69922,en.pdf>


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Semester Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules.


To pass Year 1, a candidate must: I. Obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all

modules II. Obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25

credits III. Obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s)

To progress to Year 2, a candidate must: I. Pass year 1

Honours: Candidates will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Winter, Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)



o Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/academic/modules) for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination.

o Candidates who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter or Summer Examinations must repeat all failed/absent modules at the

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Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Winter or Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: For students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Summer Examination of a Repeat Year.



SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS IN Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering


Modules: Candidates take 30 credits as follows: PE2802 Process Simulation and Optimisation 5 credits PE2803 Environmental Engineering & Safety 5 credits PE2804 Reaction Engineering and Unit Operations 5 credits PE2805 Process & Plant Design & Project Management 5 credits PE2810 Project 10 credits <http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/Courses/MarksandStandards/DocumentFile,69922,en.pdf>

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks: 600 (Year 2), 1200 (Diploma)



The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules


To pass Year 2, a candidate must: i. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all

modules ii. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits,

including PE2810 (Project) iii. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours: Candidates will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks achieved in Years 1 and 2, over the Winter, Summer and

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Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)




o Candidates who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter or Summer Examinations must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Winter or Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: For students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Summer Examination of a Repeat Year.




Diploma in the Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Time: Written Examinations will be held in Summer. Marks for all modules, including

those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the

Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for

the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination

in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.


AP1838 Introduction to Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour (5 credits)

AP1839 Young Offenders (5 credits)

AP1840 Risk Assessment and Management (5 credits)

AP1841 Mental Health and Crime (15 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks: 600.

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Descriptions.









Certificate Award: Students who have successfully completed modules to the value of 30 credits in

Year 1 may opt to exit the programme with a Certificate in Psychology of Criminal

Behaviour.

Honours: (If applicable) Honours will be awarded as follows:







but less than 50%).


















Diploma in the Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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Time: Written Examinations will be held in Summer. Marks for all modules, including

those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the

Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for

the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination

in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.


AP2822 Sexual Offenders (5 credits)

AP2823 Policing and Investigative Psychology (5 credits)

AP2824 Psychology of the Courtroom (5 credits)

AP2825 Criminal/Forensic Psychology Project (15 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks: 600.



Descriptions.











of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental



above)














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FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the end of module at the Summer Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as follows: AD1845 Project Management under the guidelines of the Construction Regulations (10 credits) AD1856 Risk Management and Safety Technology (5 credits) AD1857 Human Factors in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (5 credits) EH1804 Occupational Health and Health Promotion (5 credits) LW1805 Health and Safety Legislation (5 credits)






To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across

all modules. (ii) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25


Honours: Honours are not awarded in the First Year of the programme.



Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing theAutumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules.



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Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.





SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction)


Modules: Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as outlined: AD2833 Specific Construction Safety Issues (10 credits) AD2842 Occupational Hygiene (5 credits) AD2843 Emergency Planning (5 credits) BC2801 Chemical Safety and Toxicology (5 credits) EH2802 Introduction to Epidemiology and Data Collection (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per 10 credit module. Total Marks: 600





To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across

all modules. (ii) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25


Honours The Diploma will be awarded on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours are awarded as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)


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Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation

and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student

record.





FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Social and Psychological Health Studies


Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD1868 Introduction to Academic Writing Skills (5 credits) AD1881 Human Relationships, Sexuality and Parenting (5 credits) AD1882 Human Well-being (5 credits) AD1883 Health-related Social Policy (5 credits) AP1884 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (5 credits) AD1020 The Study of Human Beings (5 credits)






To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must: I. obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all

modules II. obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits


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Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Social and Psychological Health Studies.

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)











SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Social and Psychological Health Studies


Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AD2854 Adult Education – Theory and Approaches (5 credits) AD2855 One-to-One Interventions – Theory and Approaches (5 credits) AD2856 Theory and Practice (5 credits) AP2857 Group Facilitation – Theory and Approaches (5 credits) SS2858 Human Rights and Social Justice (5 credits) SS2859 The Governance of Human Affairs (5 credits)

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Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)










Title and Year of

Programme:


Diploma in Social Studies

Time:



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achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a

Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Supplemental Examination

Board.

Modules:


AD1868 Introduction to Academic Writing (5 credits)

AP1860 Psychology as a Science (5 credits)

EC1803 Introduction to Economics (5 credits)

SC1806 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

SS1840 Introduction to Social Policy (10 credits)





Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):



(10 credit modules must be passed) III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining modules(s)

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the first and Supplemental Examinations Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: An aggregate of at least 240/600 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%)

Exit award:


Level 6 Certificate in Social Studies.

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and

progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%).

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The actual marks achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student

record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:







rule to apply):



programme.


SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Social Studies


Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AP2818 Social Psychology and Development (5 credits) EC2802 Markets and Governments: An Introduction to Macroeconomics (5 credits) PH2807 Social Philosophy (5 credits) SC2833 Exploring Irish Social Policy (5 credits) SS2804 Key Issues in Irish Society (10 credits)








(10 credit modules must be passed) III. obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining modules(s)

Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: An aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: An aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%) Pass: An aggregate of at least 480/1200 marks (i.e. 40% and above but less than 45%)

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Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed Modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum marks that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual marks achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.






UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Specialty Food Production

Time: Written Examinations will be held at the End of the Module. Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 60 credits as follows: FE1805 Local Food Production Systems (5 credits) FE1806 Specialty Food marketing and Distribution (5 credits) FE1807 Managing Specialty Food Enterprises (5 credits) FS1820 Specialty Food Production Assignment (10 credits) FS1823 Food Processing Technology (10 credits) FS1824 Food Chemistry and Packaging (5 credits) FS1825 Nutrition and Sensory Science (5 credits) MB1800 Food Microbiology (5 credits) MB1801 Risk Analysis (5 credits) PS1801 Food Production and the Environment (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 200 per 10 credit module. Total Marks: 1200




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To pass the Diploma, a candidate must:


obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 50 credits, including FS1820 (Specialty Food Production Assignment)



Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)









Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the Diploma, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Title and Year of

Programme:


Certificate/Diploma in Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies

Time:

Written Examinations will be held in Summer. Marks for all modules, including those

wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer

Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at

the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with


Modules: In Year 1, students take 30 credits as follows:

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Ss1834 Understanding Drugs in a Social Context (5 credits)

SS1835 The Role of Drug and Alcohol Policy (5 credits)

SS1836 Theories of Addiction and Practical Models of Treatment (5 credits)

SS1837 Diverse Client Presentation (5 credits)

SS1838 Basic Intervention Skills (5 credits)

SS1839 Substance Misuse Prevention with Young People and Families (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 marks per five credit module, Total Marks: 600


Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the module

descriptions.


level):


modules, if any, are detailed in the module descriptions.


Standard (programme

level):





Honours:

Honours will be awarded as follows:


Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and





but less than 50%)

Exit Award: Students who have successfully completed modules to the value of 30 credits in Year

1 may opt to exit the programme with a Certiricate in Applied Substance Misuse and

Addiction Studies.

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the

Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there

is no Supplemental Examination.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer

Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental

Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the

Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules

are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried

forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.


progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken

into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be

recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:




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rule to apply):



Title and Year of

Programme:


Certificate/Diploma in Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies

Time:

Written Examinations will be held in Summer, Marks for all modules, including those

wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer

Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at

the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with


Modules:

In Year 2, students take 30 credits as follows:

SS2828 Facilitating Change and the Principles and Practice of Group Work in

Addiction Treatment (5 credits)

SS2829 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (5 credits)

SS2830 An Introduction to Working with Dual-Diagnosis (5 credits)

SS2831 Relapse Management (5 credits)

SS2832 Practice Placement (Pass/Fail basis)

Marks Maxima:

100 marks per five credit module.

Total Marks: 400. SS2832 is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.



Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):


successfully pass SS2832 Practice Placement module. Students may, at the discretion of the Examination Board, repeat Placement once only over a 4 week period. Students failing repeat placement must withdraw from the programme.




Honours:










but less than 50%)

Exemptions:



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Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the module descriptions for requirements governing the

Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there

is no Supplemental Examination.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer

Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental

Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the

Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules

are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried

forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.


progression, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken

into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be

recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:







rule to apply):




FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Time:

Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students who fail to achieve the pass standard at the Summer Examination Board there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: Year 1: 6 modules (30 credits); including 3 Lean SCM Green Belt modules to the value of 15 credits. FE1803 Purchasing, Negotiation and Supply Chain Design (5 credits) FE1808 Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Lean Thinking and Continuing Professional Development (5 credits) FE1809 Introducing Lean to the Supply Chain: Tools, Practices and Value Stream Mapping (5 credits) FE1810 Enhancing Supply Chain Performance (5 credits) IS1813 Information Technology in the Supply Chain (5 credits) MG1811 Inventory and Operations Management (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks (Year 1) 600 marks;

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Programme Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules.



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To pass Year 1 and proceed to Year 2, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across

all modules, (ii) obtain a pass (i.e. 40%) in modules to the value of at least 25 credits, (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in the remaining module.

Candidates registered as Occasional Non-Diploma students or Diploma candidates who have passed three Lean SCM Green Belt Modules (FE1808, FE1809 and FE1810) to the value of 15 credits and who do not wish to continue may exit the programme and will receive a transcript indicating the mark and equivalent grade attained in these modules. Candidates who successfully complete First Year (30 credits) may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Supply Chain Management.


All candidates will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Winter, Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:

First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)

Exemptions:





o The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in supplemental examinations.



Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for Second Year, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme. Occasional Non-Diploma students must pass the registered modules within 3 academic years of the date of first registration,


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Time:

Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students who fail to achieve the pass standard at the Summer Examination Board there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: Year 2: 5 modules (30 credits) AD2820 Leadership and Team Building (5 credits) FE2805 Logistics and Supply Chain Design (5 credits) FE2806 Project (10 credits) FE2807 Quantitative Methods for Supply Chain Managers (5 credits) MG2801 Change Management (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. 200 per ten credit module. Total Marks (Year 2) 600 marks.





To pass Year 2, the Diploma Examination, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across

all modules, (ii) obtain a pass (i.e. 40%) in modules to the value of at least 25 credits, (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).


Students will be eligible for the award of honours for the Diploma on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Winter, Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded as follows:


Exemptions:





o The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in supplemental examinations.


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Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Examination Board in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Youth and Community Work

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: SS1802 Introduction to Youth and Community Work (5 credits) SS1805 Introduction to Research Methods in Youth and Community Work (10 credits) SS1819 Principles and Practices of Youth and Community Work (10 credits) SS1822 Core Skills in Youth and Community Work (5 credits)








credits (10 credit modules must be passed) (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Candidates who pass Year 1 may opt not to proceed to Year 2 and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Youth and Community Work.

Honours: (If applicable) Honours will be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above). Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%). Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%). Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%).




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Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used.



SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Diploma in Youth and Community Work

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board. SS2801 - no Autumn supplemental examination. Students who fail SS2801 will be offered the opportunity to repeat the placement in the subsequent academic year. Practice Placement may only be repeated once.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: SS2801 Practice Placement (10 credits) SS2802 Models of Youth and Community Work (5 credits) SS2813 Social Analysis: Disadvantage and Social Exclusion (5 credits) SS2814 Managing Youth and Community Work Projects (10 credits)






To pass Second Year, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across


credits (10 credit modules must be passed) (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours: (If applicable) Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Years 1 and 2 achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 840/1200 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

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Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 720/1200 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 600/1200 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: An aggregate of at least 540/1200 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)



o Please refer to the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: for some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. SS2801 - no Autumn supplemental examination. Students who fail SS2801 will be offered the opportunity to repeat the placement in the subsequent academic year. Practice Placement may only be repeated once.





Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: SS2801 Practice Placement The Practice Placement may only be repeated once.


CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Arts


Modules: http://www.ucc.ie/calendar/arts/art031.html Total: 20 credits

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks: 400.

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Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/).


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/).

Pass and Progression Standard:

To fulfil requirements for the successful completion of the Certificate a candidate must pass all modules.

Honours: Honours are awarded as follows, based on the aggregate of the marks provided that the student is deemed to have passed overall. First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 280/400 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 240/400 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Students passing the Certificate but not achieving the required standard for the award of honours will be awarded a pass. For the regulations governing the award of Honours in a Repeat Year, see below.



Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/) for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: For some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks achieved in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass 40%. The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the Certificate, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Contemporary Living

Time: Marks for all modules, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. There will be no supplemental examination in Autumn, failed/absent modules can be repeated in the next cycle of the course, subject to the course continuing to run for a subsequent cycle.

Modules: Students take 20 credits as follows: SS2817 Social Sciences. An International Perspective (5 credits) SS1824 Information and Communication Technology (5 credits) SS1825 Personal Effectiveness (5 credits) SS1826 Expressive Arts (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: All modules will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

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Distribution of Marks: Assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.


Pass judgement.


To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must achieve a Pass judgement in each module.


Honours are not awarded.



There is no supplemental examination, failed/absent modules must be repeated. Students can repeat a failed/absent module in the next cycle of the course, subject to the course continuing to run for a subsequent cycle.



Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme if a subsequent cycle of the programme is offered. Students repeating the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, all modules passed at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus all modules passed in Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Five Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 5 academic years of the date of first registration for First Year Unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Title and year of Programme

SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Contemporary Living

Time: Marks for all modules, will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. There will be no supplemental examination in Autumn, failed/absent modules can be repeated in the next cycle of the course, subject to the course continuing to run for a subsequent cycle.

Modules: Students take 20 credits as follows: SS2816 Mathematics and Financial Management (5 credits) SS2825 Health and Wellbeing (5 credits) SS2818 Career Development and Work Placement (5 credits) SS2819 Inclusive Studies and Research (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: All modules will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

Distribution of Marks: Assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.


Pass judgement.


To pass Second Year, a candidate must achieve a Pass judgement in each module.


Honours are not awarded.


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There is no supplemental examination, failed/absent modules must be repeated. Students can repeat a failed/absent module in the next cycle of the course, subject to the course continuing to run for a subsequent cycle.



Due to the cyclical nature of this programme, students wishing to repeat the year may only do so in the next cycle of the programme if a subsequent cycle of the programme is offered. Students repeating the year retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation and progression, all modules passed at the Summer Examination Board in the first attempt year plus all modules passed in Repeat Year Examinations are used.

Five Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 5 academic years of the date of first registration for Second Year, unless exceptional circumstances apply.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Interpersonal Communication

Time: Marks for all modules will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as follows: AP1849 Authentic Self Expression (5 credits) AP1850 Family Relationships (5 credits) AP1851 The Nature and Power of Emotions and Thought (5 credits) AP1852 The Nature of Communication (5 credits) AP1853 Holistic Approaches to Stress and Illness (5 credits) AP1854 Sexual Maturation (5 credits)


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, will be contained in the Module Descriptions.


To pass the Year, a candidate must:


obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits



Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows:


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Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)











UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Languages


Modules: http://www.ucc.ie/calendar/arts/art033.html Total: 20 credits.

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module; 300 per fifteen credit module. Total Marks: 400.

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including End of Year Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/).


The pass standard for each module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/).

Pass and Progression Standard:

To fulfil requirements for the successful completion of the Certificate a candidate must pass all modules.

Honours: Honours are awarded as follows, based on the aggregate of the marks provided that the student is deemed to have passed overall. First Class Honours: an aggregate of not less than 280/400 marks (i.e. 70% and above)

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Second Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 240/400 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%)



Supplemental Examinations for Semesters 1 and 2 will be held in August (Autumn). Please refer to the Book of Modules (www.ucc.ie/modules/) for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules. Note: For some modules there is no Supplemental Examination. Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination. The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks achieved in repeated modules. Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass 40%. The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record


Title and Year of

Programme:


Certificate in Management and Team Development

Time:

Written Examinations will be held at the end of each Module. Marks for all


presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the

pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination Board, there will be a

Supplemental Examination in Autumn (unless otherwise stated) with an Autumn

Examination Board.

Modules:

Students will take 30 credits as follows:

MG1837 Performance Management (5 credits)

MG1839 Talent Development (5 credits)

MG1840 Innovative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making (5 credits)

MG1845 Self Leadership Development (5 credits)

MG1846 Organisational Development Project (5 credits)

MG1847 Team Leadership and Group Dynamics (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. 100 marks per five credit module. Total Marks:

600

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details for individual modules are contained

in the module descriptors.


level):



http://www.ucc.ie/modules/

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Standard (programme

level):

To pass First Year and progress to Second Year, a candidate must pass modules to

the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.







Third Class Honours (where awarded): an aggregate of at least 240/600 marks


Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:

Please refer to the module descriptors for requirements governing the

Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules.

Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year must repeat all

failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is

provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a

Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried

forward to the Supplemental Examination.



modules.


aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into

account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will

be recorded on the student record.

Repeat Year

Examinations:






Three Year Rule (or




Title and Year of

Programme:


Certificate in Management Practice

Time:



achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination, there will be a

Supplemental Examination in Autumn with an Autumn Examination Board.

Modules:





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Descriptions.


level):




Standard (programme

level):

To pass the programme, a candidate must:


obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits

Honours:


achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will

be awarded on aggregate as follows:







but less than 50%)

Exemptions:



Supplemental

Examination:





Repeat Year

Examinations:






Three Year Rule (or





FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Mental Health in the Community

Time: Marks for all modules including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment will be presented to the Spring or Summer Examination Board where appropriate. For those students failing to achieve a pass standard for the year at

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the Spring / Summer Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental examination in the Summer / Autumn, with a Summer / Autumn Examination Board.

Modules:

AD1055 Concepts of Mental Health (10 credits) AD1056 Mental Health Policy and Practice (5 credits) AD1057 Community Approaches, Models and Interventions (10 credits) AD1058 Practice Skills in Mental Health in the Community (5 credits)

Marks Maxima:

100 per five credit module, 200 marks per ten credit module. Total Marks 600.


Distribution of marks and assessment details (including Formal Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.




To pass The Certificate, a candidate must: (i) obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600) marks across all modules (ii) obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25 credits (iii) obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s).

Honours:

Honours: Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the aggregate of marks in Year 1 achieved over the Summer/Winter Examinations and Summer/Autumn Supplemental Examinations (see note on Supplemental Examination). Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade1 (2H1): an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2 (2H2): an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50%-and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours (3H): An aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% -and above but less than 50%) Pass: an aggregate of at least 240/600 marks (i.e.40%-and above but less than 45%)

Exemptions:

All modules carry an exemption, which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally achieved the exemption


o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Spring / Summer Examination Board must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination Board.

o The pass rule is then applied to the combination of marks carried forward in passed modules and marks obtained in repeated modules.

o Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation, and the calculation of honours, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Summer Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Operations Supervision (Pharma Manufacturing)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to Summer Examinations Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination Board in the Autumn.

Modules: Students take 30 credits from the following options: AD1059 The Impact of Change on the Supervision of Pharma Manufacturing Operations (10 credits) AD1060 Personal Effectiveness in the Supervision of Pharma Manufacturing Operations (10 credits) AD1061 Health, Safety and Environment in Pharma Manufacturing Operations (5 credits) AD1062 Key Processes and Procedures for Pharma Manufacturing Operations (5 credits)






To pass the year a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.

Honours:





o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Autumn Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.

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o The pass/progression rule is then applied to the combination of marks obtained in repeated modules.



Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Operator Development (Pharma Manufacturing) (Springboard)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the Autumn Examinations Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination Board in Winter.

Modules: Students take 25 credits as follows: AD1008 Personal Effectiveness (10 credits) AD1053 Technical Effectiveness l (Health, Safety and Environment) (5 credits) PF1801 Technical Effectiveness ll (Pharma Manufacturing) (10 credits) And 5 credits from: AD1067 Transitioning into Pharma Manufacturing (5 credits) Or AD1068 Career Progression in Pharma Manufacturing (5 credits)




The pass standard for each AD module is 40% and each PF module is 50%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are contained in the Module Descriptions.


To pass a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must be passed.

Honours:

Students will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)

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Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)




o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Summer Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Autumn Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass/progress within 3 academic years of the date of first registration for the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme.

Title and Year of

Programme


Certificate in Operator Development (Pharma Manufacturing)

(Gilead, Carrigtwohill)

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment,

will be presented to the Winter Examinations Board. For students failing to achieve

the pass standard for the year at Examination, there will be a Supplemental

Examination Board in Spring.


AD1004 Technical Knowledge and Problem Solving (10 credits)

AD1008 Personal Effectiveness (10 credits)

AD1053 Technical Effectiveness l (Health, Safety and Environment) (5 credits)

AD1054 Technical Effectiveness ll (Pharma Manufacturing) (5 credits)




Descriptions.


level):

The pass standard is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are

contained in the Module Descriptions.


Standard (programme

level):

To pass a candidate must pass modules to the value of 30 credits. All modules must

be passed.

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Honours:


achieved over the Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will

be awarded on aggregate as follows:







but less than 50%)



Supplemental

Examinations:


o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the First Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the next available Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.



Repeat Year

Examinations:


determining aggregation, progression and the calculation of the award of honours,

full marks obtained in modules in the Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations

are used



programme.

Title and Year of

Programme


Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming


Assessment, will be presented to Winter Examinations Board. For students failing

to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter Examination, there will be

a Supplemental Examination in Spring with a Spring Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 30 credits as outlined on the programme webpage




contained in the Module Descriptions.

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level):




Standard (programme

level):

To pass a candidate must:

(i) Obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600) (ii) Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 25 credits. (iii) Obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining modules.

Honours:

Honours are awarded as follows, based on the aggregate of the marks provided

that the student is deemed to have passed overall:







but less than 50%)





o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.






at the Winter Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in

modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used



programme.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS IN Certificate in Process and Chemical Engineering (Springboard)


Modules: Candidates take 30 credits as follows:

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PE1811 Introduction to Chemical Process Engineering (5 credits) PE1812 Material & Energy Balances (5 credits) PE1813 Fluid Mechanics & Particle Processing (5 credits) PE1814 Heat Transfer & Applied Thermodynamics (5 credits) PE1815 Mass Transfer & Separation Processes (5 credits) PE1816 Process Control & Equipment Integrity (5 credits) <http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/Courses/MarksandStandards/DocumentFile,69922,en.pdf>






To pass the programme, a candidate must: I. Obtain an aggregate mark of 40% (i.e. at least 240/600 marks) across all

modules II. Obtain a pass in each module in modules to the value of at least 25

credits III. Obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module(s)

Students who successfully complete the Certificate may progress to the Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering. Such students are liable for fees as the Springboard+ scheme only funds the Certificate.

Honours: Candidates will be eligible for the award of honours on the basis of the marks achieved over the Winter, Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%)




o Candidates who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the Winter or Summer Examinations must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination.




Students retain exemptions, if any, and must repeat all failed/absent modules. In determining aggregation, progression, and the calculation of the award of honours, full marks obtained in modules passed at the Winter or Summer

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Examination in the first attempt year plus capped marks obtained in modules in Supplemental and Repeat Year Examinations are used. Note: For students selecting different modules not previously taken, there are no restrictions on the marks awarded for those modules at the Summer Examination of a Repeat Year.



FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Procurement Management

Time: Marks for all modules, including those wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the First available Examination Board following the first Examination attempt. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination, there will be a Supplemental Examination with a Supplemental Examination Board.

Modules:

Students will complete 30 credits as follows: MG5823 Principles of Procurement and Tendering (5 credits) MG5824 Spend Analysis and Category Management (5 credits) MG5825 Contract and Supplier Relationship Management (5 credits) MG5826 KPI Reporting and Procurement Value Dashboards (5 credits) MG5827 Strategic Procurement Project (5 credits)






To pass a candidate must:

Obtain and overall aggregate pass of 40% (i.e. 240/600 marks) across all modules.

Obtain a pass in each module to the value of 30 credits.

Honours: Honours will be awarded on aggregate as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 420/600 marks (i.e. 70% and above). Second Class Honours Grade 1: an aggregate of at least 360/600 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%). Second Class Honours Grade 2: an aggregate of at least 300/600 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%). Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 270/600 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%).

Exemptions:





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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work


Modules: Students take modules to the value of 20 credits as follows: AD1862 Introduction to Health and Safety Legislation and Human Factors in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (5 credits) AD1863 Risk and Safety Management (5 credits) AD1864 Occupational Health (5 credits) BC1802 Introduction to Chemical Safety and Toxicology and Occupational Hygiene (5 credits)


Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details (including Written Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Module Descriptions.




To pass the Certificate, candidates must pass modules to the value of 20 credits. All modules must be passed.


Honours: Honours are awarded as follows: First Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 280/400 marks (i.e. 70% and above) Second Class Honours Grade I: an aggregate of at least 240/400 marks (i.e. 60% and above but less than 70%) Second Class Honours Grade II: an aggregate of at least 200/400 marks (i.e. 50% and above but less than 60%) Third Class Honours: an aggregate of at least 180/400 marks (i.e. 45% and above but less than 50%)

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Please refer to the Module Descriptions for requirements governing the Autumn Supplemental Examination for individual modules.



Capping of Marks at a Supplemental Examination: In determining aggregation and progression, the maximum mark that will be taken into account is a pass (40%). The actual mark achieved by the candidate will be recorded on the student record.




MODULES


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Lean Supply Chain Management Modules

Time: Marks for the Lean Supply Chain Management Modules, wholly assessed by Continuous Assessment, will be presented to the first available Examination Board (Spring, Summer or Autumn). For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the module(s) at this Examination Board, there will be a Supplemental Examination in the next teaching period and results brought to the next available Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the module(s) after the second attempt, they must repeat the module(s) where there is a provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board.

Modules: Students take 15 credits as follows: FE1808 Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Lean Thinking and Continuing Professional Development (5 credits) FE1809 Introducing Lean to the Supply Chain: Tools, Practices and Value Stream Mapping (5 credits) FE1810 Enhancing Supply Chain Performance (5 credits)

Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module. Total Marks 300 marks.


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Candidates who have passed three Lean Supply Chain Management Modules (FE1808, FE1809 and FE1810) to the value of 15 credits are eligible to progress to Year 1 of the Diploma in Supply Chain Management and undertake the remaining 15 credits of Year 1 of the programme, subject to satisfying programme Entry Requirements (https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-dscm/) and subject to the programme running.

Honours: Honours are not awarded.

Exemptions:




o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard for the year at the first Examination must repeat all failed/absent modules at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Marks from all passed modules are carried forward to the Supplemental Examination Board.


Students retain exemptions, if any, and have an opportunity to repeat failed/absent modules once, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board in a Repeat Year.

Three Year Rule: Candidates must pass the registered modules within 3 academic years of the date of first registration.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN Survey Sampling – CPD Module (ST6021)

Time: Marks for the module will be presented to the Summer Examination Board. For students failing to achieve the pass standard for the module there will be a supplemental assessment presented to Autumn Examination Board.

Modules: ST6021 (10 credits)

Marks Maxima: 200 marks per ten credit module. Total Marks 200.

Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks and assessment details are contained in the Module Descriptions.


The pass standard for the module is 40%. Special Requirements for individual modules, if any, are detailed in the Module Descriptions.

Honours (if applicable):

Honours are not awarded for this module.


o Please refer to the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Book of Modules for requirements governing the Supplemental Examination for the module.

o Students who fail to achieve the pass standard at the Summer Examination must repeat the failed at the Supplemental Examination, where there is provision to do so and if not disallowed by the Examination Board, or in a Repeat Year (see below). Each module taken at a Supplemental Examination, or in a Repeat Year, carries a maximum mark of 40%.

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