Whilst every effort is made to ensure the contents of University College Cork Honours Degree Programmes 2018 are accurate, the handbook is only issued for the guidance of students and staff. The handbook is not in any way to be construed as granting legal rights to any person. No guarantee is given that courses, syllabi, examinations, fees, regulations, rules or orders may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended at any time. The handbook grants no rights to any person enforceable by a court. Please note, the module listings on the pages to follow are subject to change. 2

Contents Welcome from the President p.4 Meet County Cork p.6 Meet Cork City p.10 Welcome to University College Cork p.14

COLLEGE OF ARTS, CELTIC STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES P.22 Programmes

Degree Outlet Table p.28 CK101 Arts p.30 CK102 Social Science p.32 CK104 Arts Music p.34 CK105 Film and Screen Media p.36 CK107 Geographical and Archaeological Sciences p.38 CK108 Arts International p.40 CK109 English p.42 CK110 World Languages p.44 CK111 Early Years and Childhood Studies p.46 CK112 Theatre & Performative Practices p.48 CK113 Criminology p.50 CK114 Youth and Community Work p.52 CK115 Social Work p.54 CK116 Sports Studies and Physical Education p.56 CK118 Digital Humanities and Information Technology p.58 CK120 Applied Psychology p.60 CK121 Psychology & Computing p.62 CK122 Government and Political Science p.64 Arts Subjects Table p.66 Arts Subject Applied Mathematics p.68 Arts Subject Archaeology p.69 Arts Subject Asian Studies p.70 Arts Subject Béaloideas p.71 Arts Subject Celtic Civilisation p.72 Arts Subject Chinese Studies p.73 Arts Subject Computer Science p.74 Arts Subject Economics p.75 Arts Subject English p.76 Arts Subject European Studies p.77 Arts Subject Folklore p.78 Arts Subject French p.79 Arts Subject Gaeilge/Irish p.80 Arts Subject Geography p.81 Arts Subject German p.82 Arts Subject Greek p.83 Arts Subject Greek and Roman Civilisation p.84 Arts Subject History p.85 Arts Subject History of Art p.86 Arts Subject Italian p.87 Arts Subject Latin p.88 Arts Subject Mathematical Studies p.89 Arts Subject Mathematics p.90 Arts Subject Philosophy p.91 Arts Subject Politics p.92 Arts Subject Portuguese p.93 Arts Subject Religions and Global Diversity p.94 Arts Subject Spanish p.95 Arts Subject Sociology p.96 Arts Subject Studies in Music p.97

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LAW P.98 Programmes

CK201 Commerce p.104 CK202 Accounting p.106 CK203 Business Information Systems p.108 CK204 Finance p.110 CK205 Commerce International with French p.112 CK206 Commerce International with German p.114 CK207 Commerce International with Italian p.116 CK208 Commerce International with Hispanic Studies p.118 CK209 Commerce International with Irish p.120 CK211 Commerce International with Chinese Studies p.122 CK212 Economics through Transformational Learning p.124 CK301 Law p.126 CK302 Law and French p.128 CK304 Law and Irish p.130 CK307 Law and Business p.132 COLLEGE OF 3 SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND FOOD SCIENCE P.134 Programmes

Science Degree Outlet Table p.140 CK401 Computer Science p.142 CK402 Biological and Chemical Sciences p.144 CK404 Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences p.145 CK405 Genetics p.146 CK406 Chemical Sciences p.148 CK407 Mathematical Sciences p.149 CK408 Physics and Astrophysics p.150 CK409 Industrial Physics p.152 CK411 Data Science and Analytics p.154 CK412 Agricultural Science p.156 CR320 Biomedical Science p.158 Degree Outlet Applied Plant Biology p.160 Degree Outlet Astrophysics p.162 Degree Outlet Biochemistry p.164 Degree Outlet Biotechnology p.166 Degree Outlet Chemical Physics p.168 Degree Outlet Chemistry p.170 Degree Outlet Chemistry with Forensic Science p.172 Degree Outlet Chemistry of Pharmaceutical Compounds p.174 Degree Outlet Earth Science p.176 Degree Outlet Ecology and Environmental Biology p.178 Degree Outlet Environmental Science p.180 Degree Outlet Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science p.182 Degree Outlet Geography p.184 Degree Outlet Geology p.186 Degree Outlet International Field Geosciences p.188 Degree Outlet Mathematical Sciences p.190 Degree Outlet Mathematical Sciences and Physics p.192 Degree Outlet Microbiology p.194 Degree Outlet Neuroscience p.196 Degree Outlet Physics p.198 Degree Outlet Physiology p.200 Degree Outlet Science Education p.202 Degree Outlet Zoology p.204 CK502 Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship p.206 CK504 Nutritional Sciences p.208 CK505 Food Science p.210 CK506 International Development and Food Policy p.212 CK600 Engineering p.214 CK600 Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering p.216 CK600 Electrical and Electronic Engineering p.217 CK600 Energy Engineering p.218 CK600 Process and Chemical Engineering p.219 CK606 Architecture p.220

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH P.222 Programmes

CK701 Medicine p.228 CK702 Dentistry p.230 Dental Nursing p.232 Dental Hygiene p.233 CK703 Pharmacy p.234 CK704 Occupational Therapy p.236 CK705 Speech and Language Therapy p.238 CK706 Public Health Sciences p.240 CK707 Medical and Health Sciences p.242 CK710 General Nursing p.244 CK712 Children’s and General Nursing p.246 CK720 Mental Health Nursing p.248 CK730 Intellectual Disability Nursing p.250 CK740 Midwifery p.252

USEFUL INFORMATION P.254 Money Matters p.255 Accommodation p.256 Scholarships p.257 Student Experience p.258 Campus Culture p.265 Student Life p.266 Career Services p.268 Making an Application p.270 When I entered UCC as an undergraduate I knew I wanted to be an explorer in the universe of knowledge. I learned the importance of a hands on education in a supportive teaching and learning environment where I had the opportunity to work with academic teaching, research and support staff in close concert. I also learned to think big, to not be constrained by the resources cur- rently under my control and to always strive to create more value than I consumed. Building on the founda- tion laid at UCC, I had an excellent career in the United States. As Vice President and Chief Research Officer of the University of Maryland, I became one of the high- est ranking, Irish born, academic leader’s in America, and now after a long far-away orbit, I am delighted to be back in my home town of Cork as UCC President.

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Professor Patrick G. O’Shea President, University College Cork WELCOME

As a student at UCC you will join a family that is woven from the threads of ancient heritage and a distinctly modern focus.

Drawing on the past while looking to explorers, competent at navigating and the future is central to what we do in bridging the fissures of faith, politics UCC. If we were to ask people 500 and perspective that fracture our world hundred years ago what they wanted today. from life, it would simply have been to This Undergraduate Guide will be healed and housed, fed and fuelled, take you through UCC’s degree and while living in a just society, where professional programmes offered in they were safe and free. That answer the schools across the University’s four is still true today. In our modern world, Colleges: it is the university’s place to discover how to realise these aspirations for • Arts, Celtic Studies and Social humanity, now and into the future. Sciences Our spectacular and dynamic campus • Business and Law serves a community that is both local • Science, Engineering and Food and global. Science Diversity nurtures the fertile fields • Medicine and Health in which great ideas grow. Today, UCC’s student body of some 20,000 There is of course much more to includes over 2,800 from 100 countries university life than your studies. There across all continents. Our graduates are over one hundred and thirty clubs today become lifelong members of and societies from which to choose, UCC’s community, which numbers in and wonderful recreational facilities. excess of 150,000 graduates, circling You have your own specific dreams the globe. Our wonderful alumni are and hopes for your future fulfilment. found excelling in every walk of life You are at that stage of transformation throughout the world, from poet to from what you are to what you have politician, physician to philosopher, the potential to become. Choose wisely parent to friend. and remember that we are ready to We are a university in the offer any helping hand you may need. community, of the community and You will be part of UCC family. This is for the community. We are leaders in your new beginning – your journey. By providing access for those from the electing to study at UCC, you will have community who seek to learn and taken the first important step. understand. At our heart is teaching and learning, now based on discovery and understanding, and we apply that discovery and learning for the good of all people. We educate our students to observe and question, to Professor Patrick G. O’Shea discern and reflect, to analyse and act, President, University College Cork and to be independent thinkers and 6

County Cork

Endless possibilities for finding your headspace: surfing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, hill-walking, running and much more all form part of the fabric of life in Cork’s great outdoors.

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NATURE CASTLES & RESERVE HISTORIC PARKS HOUSES

#uccmakeyourmark 8 Cork is Ireland’s largest county and boasts one of Ireland’s most relaxed cities surrounded by stunning countryside – it is also home to Blarney Castle. County Cork has a fierce spirit of independence and is known as the Rebel County. One of its most famous sons was the revolutionary leader Michael Collins who was born near Clonakilty in West Cork.

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INCHYDONEY & BARLEYCOVE

Two Co. Cork beaches, Inchydoney Beach & Barleycove Beach, have been rated in top five beaches of Ireland.

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“Where land and sea collide, where untamed beauty abounds, welcome to the unforgettable experience of the Wild Atlantic Way.” www.wildatlanticway.com

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Cork City

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Friendly city full of character

Year-round events in performance and visual arts, choral singing, comedy, film, folk music, jazz, literature, writing, traditional music

Intimate and cosmopolitan all at once

Laid-back, relaxed, natural

Sophisticated, vibrant and diverse

“. . .The River Lee flows around the centre, an island packed with grand Georgian parades, cramped 17th-century alleys and modern masterpieces such as the Opera House. St Patrick’s Street runs from St Patrick’s Bridge on the North Channel of the Lee, through the city’s main shopping and commercial area, to the Georgian Grand Parade, which leads to the river’s South Channel . . .”

www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-cork/cork-city.

“Cork’s dynamism is reflected in contemporary buildings, bars and arts centres. The best of the city is still happily traditional, though – snug pubs with live-music sessions most of the week, excellent local produce and a genuinely proud welcome from the locals.” www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/ county-cork/cork-city.

#uccmakeyourmark 12 “Sophisticated, vibrant and diverse while still retaining its friendliness, relaxed charm and quick- fire wit, Cork buzzes with the energy of a city that’s certain of its place in Ireland.”

www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-cork/cork-city.

Cork bustles with activity, nightlife, entertainment, art, performance, music, film, comedy, wonderful food and drink, every night and day of the week, every week of the year, all punctuated by some world-famous festivals such as the Cork Film Festival, Cork World Book Fest, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and the Cork Midsummer Festival.

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POPULATION 24 City 125,657 Urban FESTIVALS 208,669 PER YEAR Metro 417,211

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RANKED 100TH IN THE WORLD BY EMPLOYERS FOR THE QUALITY OF OUR

GRADUATES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LEADING IRISH UNIVERSITY IN THE ADMISSION OF FEMALE STUDENTS (1885) AND FEMALE PROFESSORS (1910). THREE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN HAS BEEN NOMINATED AWARDED ATHENA SWAN THE SUNDAY TIMES IRISH ACCREDITATION. UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR A RECORD BREAKING FIVE TIMES

IRELAND’S FIRST OF THE WORLD HEALTH-PROMOTING UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

WORLD’S FIRST GREEN FLAG UNIVERSITY TOP 3 CAMPUS GLOBALLY FOR ITS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE ONE OF IRELAND’S AND CAREERS AND WORK LEADING UNIVERSITIES PLACEMENT SERVICE IN PROVIDING ACCESS TO THIRD

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Student population includes 3,300 international students from over 100 countries UCC researchers collaborate with 700 of the world’s top universities across 110 countries A third of UCC Staff is from overseas 57 110 6,500 20,700 CLUBS SOCIETIES GRADUATES STUDENTS IN 2016

UCC offers over 4,000 on-campus student clubs and society events annually 10 Undergraduate Awards in the period 2011–2015 12 Awards up to 2016 11 Highly Commended in 2016

UCC people:

adventurous, daring, courageous

inspired, growing

spirited, strong, courageous, passionate

pro-active, diverse

gifted, talented, skillful

UCC offers a world-class student experience with the highest quality teaching, learning and research. With an emphasis on independent learning, there is a rich and dynamic range of opportunities for students to engage with. Students are encouraged to challenge ideas in a community environment that offers top-quality pastoral care for all.

#uccmakeyourmark 16 11 ways to get involved around campus 01 Volunteer for three 11 months in India with 02 the Hope Foundation Let your fingers go Get sorted into your Society, helping green with the UCC very own Hogwarts the street and slum EnviroSoc in the House at UCC Harry children of Kolkata campus’ very own Potter Society’s polytunnels Sorting Ceremony 10 03 Sing your heart out Direct or star in a and take home the production in the gold with the award- Granary Theatre winning Choral Society with UCC Dramat at the European Choral Society Festival 09 04 Get chased by Get your surf on zombies around (or just hang 10) in UCC to be the last Lahinch, Dingle and one standing with Morocco with the UCC Physics and UCC Surf Club Astronomy Society (all in the name of charity!) 08 05 Learn how to debate Learn the difference and develop your between a pearl stitch speaker potential with and a back stitch, and UCC Law Society UCC 07 06 then knit a bear with Philosoph Sleep out with Join a food crawl and UCC Knitting Society hundreds of other visit some of the best students at the annual food places in Cork UCC Cancer Society where you can sample Relay for Life in the gastronomic delights Mardyke Pavilion. with UCC Foodies Raising funds and Society awareness for the Irish Cancer Society

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#uccmakeyourmark 18 The Connected University

As Deputy President and Registrar, my vision is to build on and develop new connections to deliver an outstanding, student-centred learning and teaching experience. It is a vision for a university that listens, learns and engages on issues of common global concern; issues like supporting diversity and social inclusion, ethics and social responsibility, sustainability, mental health and wellbeing and others. I am pleased that we are well on the way to attaining this vision:

• UCC invests significantly in providing the best education for our students and we are now ranked in the top 50 universities for teaching and learning in Europe. • UCC has been recognised internationally for our excellent first-year retention rates, which were 93% for the academic year 2017/2018. • Employment rates of our graduates, are at an historic high at 94% for undergradu- ates and 95% for postgraduates. • In 2016, UCC conferred more undergraduates with degrees (4,097) than any other university in Ireland. • We are leaders in developing fair access and inclusion to third level education, with approximately 25% of UCC’s undergraduate intake being mature students, students with disabilities or non-traditional students. Our new Student Hub. Located between the main quadrangle and the Kane Building, the building is a state-of-the-art facility for students, staff and visitors to the university alike, boasting numerous multi-functional spaces.

My vision for a Connected The development of a research, and the expertise of University is being fulfilled distinctive UCC Connected our staff in promoting an enquiry through investment in people and Curriculum is at the heart of our based approach to learning. infrastructure. We are developing academic strategy. A commitment I hope that you will be inspired an exciting new academic strategy to excellence and the integrity to learn more about University to enhance and strengthen UCC’s of the discipline is at the core of College Cork. We are always long standing and worldwide the Connected Curriculum, which interested in engaging with you connections and to provide is designed to prepare students and invite you to come along to opportunities for innovation for their future, developing our Open Day on Saturday 13th and creativity in our students character, professionalism and the October, or to one of the many and staff. We are committed capacity for critical, creative and information events that will take to developing our digital and independent thinking. The UCC place throughout the year. physical infrastructure, putting Connected Curriculum is rooted UCC at the forefront in delivering in the strength of our disciplines, Prof. John O’Halloran a transformative educational the integrity and impact of our Deputy President and Registrar experience. #uccmakeyourmark UCCUCC –- SETTINGSETTING THETHE SCENESCENE 19

website in Irish university to graduate a woman in Ireland and the 9th website in the world medicine

UCC appointed the first Irish university to produce female a spin-out professor company in Britain and Ireland from its research

Irish university to establish a business UCC developed the world’s incubation ST firstjunction-less centre transistor for recent graduates 1 UCC is home to Cork University UCC’s first professor Press, Ireland’s first and only of mathematics,­ George Boole is regarded as the wholly-owned most significant mathematician university press ever to have worked in Ireland and the father of the information age

CAREER SERVICES

Facilitated 3366 students with one-to-one consultations in 2017–2018. Delivered over 250 hours of career development learning sessions to more than 5,200 students. Placed 964 students from 30 academic programmes to over 400 employers. Recognised over 330 students in 2017-2018 with a UCC Works Award and UCC Digital Badge. Facilitated over 6,100 students to meet top graduate employers at 134 graduate recruitment events, fairs and roadshows; enabling 429 different employer stands, presentations and interviews. 94% of all graduates in employment working in Ireland or the UK 2016.

93% of all undergraduates in employment or further study within 9 months after graduation.

over 95% of UCC undergraduate students are provided with placement opportunities. #uccmakeyourmark 20 UCC Hall of Sporting Fame

Aine McKenna, Adrian O’Sullivan, Niall O’Reilly, Mick O’Driscoll, Maria Daly, Michael McSweeney, Josh O’Shea, Brian Murphy, Neal Horgan, Brendan O’Connell, Niall O’Reilly, Marie Breen, Niamh O’Dwyer, Claire Rockall, Gillian O’Sullivan, Ailis McSweeney, Gillian O’Leary, Rachel Kohler, Sarah Kelleher, Sharon Hutchinson, Debbie Gay, Aine Connery, Sinead Connery, Mary Logue, Julie O’Halloran, Audrey O’Flynn,Michael Breen, Ian Maguire, Doireann O’Sullivan, Seamus Harnedy, James Barry, John Power, Orla Cronin, Conor Lehane, Roisin Phelan, Johnny Buckley, Michael Quinlivan, Pamela Mackey, Katrina Mackey, Peter Crowley, Jamie Barron, Declan Kidney, John Ryan, Stephan Archer, Phil Healy, Lily De La Cour, Patrick O’Leary, Michael Cahill, Seamus Harnedy, Caitriona Foley, Eugene Coakley, Justin Ryan, Jill Hodgins, Eanna Falvey, Alison Miller

Ronan O’Gara, Donal Linehan, Moss Finn, Donnchadh Ryan, Mike Ross, Denis Hurley, Jerry Flannery, John Kelly, Frankie Sheehan

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ALL IRELAND COLLEGES INTERVARSITY FINALISTS CIARA MCNAMARA, KATIE MCCARTHY & EVE BADANA CHAMPIONS WERE SELECTED ON THE IRISH COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES “TEAM OF THE YEAR”

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Men’s Soccer: Sean McLoughlin, Sean O Mahony, Shane Daly Butz, & Ben McAuliffe OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING UCC WON SEVERAL UCC RFC had students on the MEDALS AT THE Irish Universities, Munster “A” INTERVARSITIES & Munster B&I squad 62 Jack O Sullivan, UCC Rugby Club was a member of the Irish U20 squad SPORTS

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