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Researcher Development (Teagasc)

ProfDip (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40790 Progression of Research Career Autumn  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40800 Personal & Project Management Autumn  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40810 Professionalism in Research Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40840 Managing Your Own CPD Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40770 Supervising & Mentoring Spring  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40780 Science Writing Spring  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC40820 Science Communication Spring  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
All 8 modules listed are mandatory. The order you take modules in will be determined by the Teagasc Training Team (over 3, 4 or 6 trimesters), but in all cases FDSC 40840 Managing Your Own CPD will be the final module you complete. You will be required to present your registration details to Teagasc as confirmation.
FDSC41000 Leadership & Team Management Spring  2.5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Please select one module from the list below.
FDSC40750 Statistical Analysis Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Please select one module from the list below.
PSY40950 Adv Qual Design &Analysis O/L Summer  5

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Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Researcher Development (Teagasc):

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