A postgraduate degree programme, at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (http://www.nfq.ie).

A module is a self-contained entity, which comprises a defined volume of learning activity, expressed in terms of learning outcomes, which are in turn linked to assessment tasks. The volume of educational activity is expressed in hours of learner workload and is linked directly to the credit value of the module.

Module dependencies specify the prior or parallel learning recommended of students to undertake the module. There are three classes of module dependencies:Recommendations, Module Requirements and Incompatible Modules

The learning outcomes and curriculum for each module will be formally specified in a module descriptor presented in the form required by the Institute. The module descriptor must specify the level and credit value of the module, the learning outcomes, indicative curricular content and learning activities, the means by which learning outcomes will be assessed, an indication of expected student workload, and any module dependencies.

A module size of 5 ECTS credits is standard across the Institute. Larger modules (e.g. 10 ECTS credits) are permitted only in exceptional cases and for sound academic reasons.

Module dependencies specify the prior or parallel learning recommended of students to undertake the module. There are three classes of module dependencies:

Recommendations - students are recommended, but not required, to take or have taken these modules, or to have achieved the specified learning outcomes. Enrolment without the recommended modules (or equivalent) is permitted on the clear understanding on the part of the student that she/he may in all likelihood experience difficulties in meeting the learning outcomes of the module.

Module Requirements - students must have satisfied these requirements before they will be allowed to enrol in the module. This covers such issues as health and safety requirements and required practical skills. While it is possible to specify full academic modules as requirements this will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Normally requirements will specify certification or demonstration of required skills.

Incompatible Modules - students cannot be awarded credit for this module and also be awarded credit for any of the modules listed as incompatible modules because of the similarity of their learning outcomes.

The learning outcomes and curriculum for each module will be formally specified in a module descriptor presented in the form required by the Institute. The module descriptor must specify the level and credit value of the module, the learning outcomes, indicative curricular content and learning activities, the means by which learning outcomes will be assessed, an indication of expected student workload, and any module dependencies.

The modules which must or may be taken to accumulate credit within a given programme should be defined in terms of:

Mandatory Modules - students must take these modules. There are two types of Mandatory Module:

• Core Programme Modules – programme specification mandates that these modules must be taken.
• Common CIT Modules – modules which every student registered for a CIT award must take.

Elective Modules - students must take at least the required number of these modules from a list, and according to such a scheme as described in the programme specification. There are two types of Elective Module:

• Cognate Electives – these are modules related to the discipline area of the programme.
• Free Choice - the student has free choice of any module contained in the CIT Book of Modules provided the timetable allows and there are places available.

These are the Regulations for Modules and Programmes of Cork Institute of Technology as adopted by the Governing Body of the Institute.

The MEB will consist of the Module Internal Examiner(s), Module External Examiner(s) and the Module Coordinator, or nominee. This board will decide on a mark for the module. Such mark will not be changed except for errors, omissions or a successful appeal.