About University College Cork

When you begin your journey at UCC you will belong to a vibrant and diverse community of over 24,000 students from over 180 countries, from all over the world. ambition. UCC is more than the sum of its many parts and together, we are many things.

You will become part of a global family which is united by shared experiences, shared values and shared ambition. UCC is more than the sum of its many parts and, together, we are many things. We are creative, across and between all disciplines. We promote creative and independent thinking to push boundaries to pioneer new ways of creating, evaluating and communicating knowledge. We provide opportunities for creative collisions within and across programme and the wider learning experience. At UCC you will be equipped with the ability and agility to think differently, to challenge and disrupt the status-quo and the create and add value. We are global, with an extensive network of industry and university partners and alumni all over the world. We will foster your ability to have a growth mindset and a truly global outlook.

Our Micro-credentials

Here in UCC we have a wide and diverse range of Microcredentials on offer, with many more in the pipeline. We have Microcredentials in all of the following areas:

BioPharma
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Project Management
Sustainability
Digital Literacy
Arts Project Management
Resilience in the Workplace
Dialogues on Culture
Design Thinking
Dance Inclusion
Change Management
Financial Management
Application of Research in the Workplace
Income Inequality – Statistical Awareness.

Here is some more detailed information on our Microcreds on offer:

Continuing Professional Development in Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations
Continuing Professional Development in (Bio)Pharmaceutical Technologies
Continuing Professional Development in Workplace Change: Practice and Skills Continuing Professional Development in Building Work-based Resilience in Self and Others
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awareness for Health, Social Care and Education Professionals
Continuing Professional Development in Project Management
Advanced Negotiation Skills
Driving Digital Innovation
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Strategic People Management
Integrated Dance: Creation and Performance (DR1020) and Integrated Dance: Facilitation and Technique 1 (DR1021)
Integrated Dance: Facilitation and Technique 1
Arts Project Management

In addition to the above, we are in the process of developing a further suite of Microcredentials, with the potential to stack some Microcreds towards a higher award.

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ADVANCED BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING

This micro-credential is organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area. Learners seeking to balance their work commitments with

12 weeks

Hybrid

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ANATOMY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE DEVELOPMENT

The Postgraduate Certificate in Anatomy for Medical Device Development focuses on the anatomical aspects related to the broad discipline of bio-medical device design in relation to the development of human-centric

24 weeks

Blended

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ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY: CURRENT PRACTICE

To develop a detailed knowledge of, and to undertake a critical evaluation of contemporary practice in architectural technology and its integration.

12 weeks

Hybrid

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University College Cork

CHEESE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

To provide participants with knowledge of the principles of the science of cheese manufacture and ripening in addition to covering yield efficiency, processed cheese, cheese as an ingredient and the

3 days

On campus

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CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE, POLICY & GLOBAL IMPACT

To examine the concepts and principles of climate change, global warming, climate justice, decarbonisation, climate action, climate policy, sustainability and sustainable development. To gain an appreciation and knowledge of the

8 weeks

100% Online

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University College Cork

DESIGN RESEARCH: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS

To select and analyse appropriate examples of technical and technological innovations in the built environment which might inform the development of an architectural idea.

12 weeks

Hybrid

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University College Cork

ENABLING ENTERPRISE GROWTH THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICE

This module develops an understanding of entrepreneurial practice. It focuses on applying entrepreneurial practices and related skills to real world challenges for growth of new and established enterprises.

12 weeks

Hybrid

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University College Cork

ENERGY INNOVATION

The goal of this module is to teach students the concepts, practices and real-world experiences of energy technology innovation and energy sector innovation

15 weeks

Hybrid