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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title INTRA Work Placement: MSHC
Module Code MCO1054 (ITS: CM588)
Faculty Communications School Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Description

In this module students are placed in temporary employment in a company or agency that engages significantly in science communication. They are required to take part in that work and to report on their contribution.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply practical experience and skills to given tasks in public communication of science


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Integrated training (INTRA)125No Description
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11692Part of TermSemester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScaleINTRAPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorLorna GalliganModule TeacherDeclan Fahy, Padraig Murphy
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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