The list of frequently asked questions will hopefully provide you with all the neccessary information to help you best use this system.
PhD students are required to take a minimum level of 15 credits of coursework and training. For a 3 year PhD, the maximum number of module credits that can be undertaken is 30 credits. For a 4 year PhD, the maximum number of credits that can be undertaken is 90 credits. All other research students may also take modules, once agreed with their Supervisors.
Please log into your student portal (https://mystudentadmin.ucc.ie/ - opens in a new tab)to view credits taken to date. Please note that your registered module may not appear on the portal for up to 40 working days after the start of term, however this will not affect your access to module information on Canvas, which will be activated approx. 5 hours after registration using this online process.
Your access on Canvas to selected modules will be activated approx. 24 hours after registration using this online process.
Please note: this data will be transferred into Canvas. However, please be aware that not all modules will use Canvas, but you will be able access any published modules via your Canvas Dashboard (opens in a new tab) within 24 hours.
Research module registration opens approx. 20 working days before the start of the semester of the module.
You can cancel a module using the "remove" button in this online form, up to 40 working days after the start of the module.
All research students must agree module choices with their Supervisory Team. It is essential that you meet with your Supervisory team and create a work plan including modules you will take during your programme of study.
Yes, please read about Additional Modules, which must be applied for and approved via a separate process.
Type your question into https://www.ucc.ie/en/ask/ or visit the UCC Current Research Students webpages (https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/currentresearchstudents/ - opens in a new tab).
Please get in touch if you require assistance using our contact details below.
Thesissubmission@ucc.ie
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