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Postgraduate Research Skills Training
Dr Liam Marnane
Dean of Graduate Studies
Traditional PhD
• Apprenticeship Model
– Student Supervisor
• Focus on Research – Excellence in Research
• Outcome– Position in Academia
– Specialist in Industry
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Changing Nature of PhD
• Can we help you prepare for research better?
• Can we broaden the areas you learn about?
• What will you do afterwards and how can we prepare you for this?
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Over to You
What Training, Skills, etc. do you
require for your
(a)Research
(b)Future [email protected]
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UCC Structured PhD
• Pillar 1: High quality research experience
• Pillar 2: Modules for Credit
& other training opportunities
• Pillar 3: Annual Review
• Pillar 4: Co-Supervision
or Supervisor & Advisor
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Pillar 2: Coursework and Training
• Masters by Research:- Minimum research content of 90
Credits
• PhD:- Minimum research content of 240 Credits
– Max 30 credits of training over 3 years
– Max 90 credits of training over 4 years
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Pillar 2: Coursework and Training
• 15 credit minimum level of training over course of the
PhD
• PG-coded modules (specific to research students)
• Discipline specific modules
• Recognition of external modules (up to 10 credits)
• Elements such as internships may be recognised for
credit
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Transferable Skills Training
• Research skills and awareness
• Ethics and social understanding
• Communication skills
• Personal effectiveness/development
• Team working and leadership
• Career management
• Entrepreneurship & innovation
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PG Coded Modules
• PG6001 STEPS - Scientific Training for Enhanced Postgraduate Studies • PG6003 Teaching and Learning Module for Graduate Studies • PG6004 Getting Started with Graduate Research and Generic Skills • PG6005 Biotechniques • PG6008 Qualitative Data Analysis and Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software for the Social
Sciences and Humanities• PG6009 Graduate Information Literacy Skills • PG6010 Editing Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences • PG6011 Digital Skills for Research Postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences • PG6012 Scholarly Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education • PG6014 Scientific Outreach and Communication • PG6015 An Introduction to Research Ethics • PG6016 Research Journal and Presentation Skills • PG6017 Teaching and Demonstrating Skills for Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)
Postgraduate Students • PG6018 Business Model Innovation Management • PG6019 Cloud Fundamentals • PG6020 Business Research Skills • PG6021 English for Postgraduate Studies (Upper-Intermediate: B2+) • PG6022 English for Postgraduate Studies (Lower Advanced: C1) • PG6023 English for Postgraduate Studies (Advanced: C1+) • PG6024 Qualitative Research Inquiry
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PG Coded Modules
• PG7002 Professional Training of Research Postgraduates in the Humanities & Social Sciences • PG7003 The PhD II: From Development to Completion • PG7004 Master Class: Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities and Social Sciences • PG7005 Narratives • PG7006 Research Skills and Digital Research Management • PG7010 Theory and Philosophy for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Summer School • PG7011 Theory and Philosophy for the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Summer School • PG7012 International Political Anthropology Summer School • PG7013 International Political Anthropology Summer School • PG7014 Creativity and Innovation for Research Students • PG7016 Systematic Reviews for the Health Sciences • PG7017 Project Management for Research Students • PG7018 Special Topics in the Humanities and Social Sciences Intensive School • PG7019 Comparing: Objects, Approaches, Problems, Opportunities • PG7021 An Introduction to Ethics of Health Research • PG7022 PhD Internship (for the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences) • PG7023 Classical Grounded Theory Methodology • PG7026 PhD Internship (for the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science) • PG7029 PhD Internship (for the College of Business and Law) • PG7030 Technology Business Planning PG7031 Creativity and Opportunity Recognition • PG7032 Marketing for High Technology Entrepreneurs
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Factors in Choosing Modules
• Training Needs Analysis – what do you need help with?
• Consider your workload
• Consider the relevance (note how these are judged by others,
e.g., IRCHSS)
• Check timing of delivery and how to apply
• What are the benefits?
• What about intellectual satisfaction/ stimulation
• How can you accelerate your completion?
• Don’t sign up for everything that is available!
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Thank you!