One Semester Course/Module Listings
Spring 2010

Business Faculty

Course: BA in Accounting and Finance

Year 1
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Macroeconomics (8) / BAAF-1-2-10
Business Law (8) / BAAF-1-2-10
Management and Marketing
Principles (8) / BAAF-1-2-10
Financial Accounting (linear) (12)
Available for year abroad students only / BAAF-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Financial Reporting (7.5)
Available to students who have completed some Management Accounting or similar tuition / BAAF-2-2-10
Financial Management (7.5)
Available to students who have completed some Management Accounting or similar tuition / BAAF-2-2-10
Enterprise Development Project (7.5)
Available to students who have completed some Business Planning tuition.
Please Note: Group Based Module
Assessment on basis of group project only – no examination / BAAF-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Advanced Management Accounting (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Management Accounting courses/modules or similar / BAAF-3-2-10
Strategic Financial Management (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Financial Accounting courses/modules or similar / BAAF-3-2-10
Information Systems Management (7.5)
Available to students who have in-depth knowledge of Business Information Systems / BAAF-3-2-10

Course: BA in Business Studies

Year 1
2nd Semester (ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Macroeconomics (8) / BABS-1-2-10
Business Law (8) / BABS-1-2-10
Management and Marketing
Principles (8) / BABS-1-2-10
Financial Accounting (linear) (12)
Available for year abroad students only / BABS-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
E-Business Development (6)
Available to students who have completed some I.T. tuition.
Please Note: This is a Group Based Module. Assessment consists of 60% group project, 40% examination / BABS-2-2-10
Marketing Strategy (6)
Available to students who have completed some Principals of Marketing or similar courses/modules / BABS-2-2-10
Economic/Industry Analysis (6)
Available to students who have completed some Business Economics or similar courses/modules / BABS-2-2-10
Enterprise Development Project (6)
Please Note: Group Based Module
Assessment on basis of group project. This course/module is available to students showing an advanced level of business knowledge / BABS-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
International Business Management (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Organisational Management/Strategic Management Business Operations courses/modules or similar / BABS-3-2-10
Buyer Behaviour* (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Principles of Marketing/Marketing Strategy modules / BABS-3-2-10
Strategic Financial Management* (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Organisational Management/Marketing Strategy courses/modules or similar. / BABS-3-2-10
Strategic Human Resource Management* (7.5)
Available to students who have completed at least two Human Resources courses/modules or similar. / BABS-3-2-10

Course: BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

Year 1
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Hospitality
Operations II (6)
Available for year abroad students only. / BAIHM-1-2-10
International Hospitality Management II (6)Available for year abroad students only. / BAIHM-1-2-10
Business Law (6) / BAIHM-1-2-10
Principles of Services Marketing (6) / BAIHM-1-2-10
Economics (6) / BAIHM-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Accommodation and Facilities Management (6)
Students must have completed some Hospitality operations module or similar / BAIHM-2-2-10
Hospitality Law (6) / BAIHM-2-2-10
Marketing Management & Research
Available to students who have completed an Intro to Marketing module or similar / BAIHM-2-2-10
Supply Chain Management (6) / BAIHM-2-2-10
Managing Information Systems and
E-Business (6)
Students must have completed some IT module or similar / BAIHM-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Project (7.5)
Available to students with two years academic background in Hospitality Management / BAIHM-3-2-10
Business Policy II (7.5)
Available for Year Abroad students only / BAIHM-3-2-10
Conference and Event Management*(7.5)
Available to students who have studied Hospitality Management and Food & Beverage Management / BAIHM-3-2-10
Global Tourism and the Environment*(7.5)
Available to students who have undertaken Tourism Studies or similar / BAIHM-3-2-10
International Financial Management * (7.5)
Available to students who have undertaken other relevant finance modules / BAIHM-3-2-10
*= Elective only runs according to demand

Faculty of Journalism and Media

Course: BA (Hons.) in Journalism and Visual Media

Year 1
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Media Studies (8) / BAJH-1-2-10
Research Methods (6) / BAJH-1-2-10
Writing and Presentation Skills (8)
Please be aware that this is a difficult module / BAJH-1-2-10
Introduction to Radio (4) / BAJH-1-2-10
Introduction to Photography (4) / BAJH-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Media Law and Ethics (8) / BAJH-2-2-10
History of Art and Photography (6) / BAJH-2-2-10
Investigative Journalism I (8) / BAJH-2-2-10
Newspaper Production (8)
Available to Journalism students with a knowledge of Quark and/or Layout Design / BAJH-2-2-10
Video Production I (8) / BAJH-2-2-10
Commercial Photography
or
Photojournalism (8)
Students are required to have strong previous relevant experience for these modules. / BAJH-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Media Research and Cultural
Studies (6)
Available to students with a background in Media, Political Science and/or Sociology / BAJH-3-2-10
Public Relations (8) / BAJH-3-2-10
Online Journalism (8) / BAJH-3-2-10
Web Design (8)
Available to students with a strong web design and layout background / BAJH-3-2-10

Faculty of Design

All modules are year-long and are therefore only available to year abroad students.

Course: BA (Ord.) inInterior Design

Year 1
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio I (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Architectural Drawing I (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Design Principles I (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
History of Design and Architecture I (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Analytical Drawing (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Introduction to the Built Environment (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Computer Studies (7) / BAIDO-1-2-10
Year 2
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio II (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
CAD I (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Design Principles II (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
History of Design and Architecture II (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Professional Practice I/Building Regulations (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Lighting Design (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Furniture and Fittings (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Interior Materials and Finishes (7) / BAIDO-2-2-10
Year 3
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio V (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10
CAD IV (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10
History of Design and Architecture III (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10
Professional Practice III (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10
Sustainable Materials (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10
Interiors Conservation (7) / BAIDO-3-2-10

Course: BA (Hons.) in Interior Architecture

Year 1
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio I (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Architectural Drawing I (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Design Principles I (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
History of Design and Architecture I (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Analytical Drawing (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Introduction to the Built Environment (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Computer Studies (7) / BAIAH-1-2-10
Year 2
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio II (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
CAD I (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Design Principles II (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
History of Design and Architecture II (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Professional Practice I/Building Regulations (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Lighting Design (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Material Science (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Building Construction I (7) / BAIAH-2-2-10
Year 3
Year 3 modules are only available under exceptional circumstances
1st & 2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits)
Note these Credits are per year / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Studio V (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10
CAD IV (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10
History of Design and Architecture III (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10
Professional Practice III (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10
Structural Mechanics (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10
Building Construction II (7) / BAIAH-3-2-10

Faculty of Computing Science

Course: BSc (Hons.) in Computing Science

Year 1
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
All modules this semester are extensions of Semester One modules and are therefore not available to semester-abroad students. / N/A
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Data Structures and Algorithms (7.5) / BSCH-2-2-10
Linear Algebra (7.5) / BSCH-2-2-10
Operating System Design (7.5) / BSCH-2-2-10
Web Development (7.5) / BSCH-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Practical Networking (15)
Only available to students with relevant background in this area. / BSCH-3-2-10
Emerging Technologies (7.5)
Only available to students with relevant background in this area. / BSCH-3-2-10
New Enterprise Development (7.5)
Only available to students with relevant background in this area. / BSCH-3-2-10
Year 4
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Formal Specifications (7.5)
Only available to students with relevant background in this area / BSCH-4-2-10
Distributed Systems* (7.5) / BSCH-4-2-10
* Elective only runs according to demand

School of Law

Course: BA Legal Studies

Year 1 – Not available
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Elements of the Law of Torts (8) / BALO-2-2-10
The Law of Equity (8)
Students with some knowledge of Common Law may take this module / BALO-2-2-10
Conveyancing (8) / BALO-2-2-10
Criminal Law: Practice and
Procedure (6) / BALO-2-2-10
Year 3
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Family Law (8)
Students with some knowledge of Family Law may take this module / BALO-3-2-10
Company Law (8)
Students with some knowledge of Company Law may take this module / BALO-3-2-10
Legal Drafting (6)
Students with some knowledge of Legal Drafting may take this module / BALO-3-2-10
Forensic Accounting (8)
Students with some knowledge of Forensic Accounting may take this module. / BALO-3-2-10

Course: LLB (Hons.) in Irish Law

Students must have completed at least one year of academic Law tuition to undertake any of these modules

Year 1
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Legal Writing, Research and Communications (7.5) / LLBH-1-2-10
Law of Torts II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-1-2-10
Constitutional Law II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-1-2-10
Law of Contracts II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Criminal Law II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-2-2-10
Land Law II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-2-2-10
Equity & Trusts II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-2-2-10
Criminology* (7.5) / LLBH-2-2-10
Planning and Development Law* (7.5) / LLBH-2-2-10
Law of Evidence* (7.5) / LLBH-2-2-10
*= Elective only runs according to demand
Year 3
Modules listed below are only available to students who have an undergraduate qualification in Law
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Company Law II (10)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-3-2-10
EU Law II (10)
Available to year abroad students only / LLBH-3-2-10
Family Law* (10) / LLBH-3-2-10
Intellectual Property Law* (10) / LLBH-3-2-10
Human Rights Law* (10) / LLBH-3-2-10
*= Elective only runs according to demand

Course: BA in Business and Law

Year 1
2nd Semester (Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Law of Tort II (6) / BABLH-1-2-10
Quantitative Methods (6) / BABLH-1-2-10
Legal Research and Writing (6) / BABLH-1-2-10
Law of Contracts II (6)
Available to year abroad students only / BABLH-1-2-10
Constitutional Law II (6)
Available to year abroad students only / BABLH-1-2-10
Year 2
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Management Accounting (7.5)
Some accounting experience required / BABLH-2-2-09
Marketing Management (7.5) / BABLH-2-2-09
Law of Tort II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / BABLH-2-2-09
Land Law II (7.5)
Available to year abroad students only / BABLH-2-2-09
Year 3
These modules are restricted to students with extensive academic law experience and are only available in exceptional circumstances
2nd Semester
(ECTS Credits) / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
International Business (7.5) / BABLH-3-2-10
Company Law (7.5) / BABLH-3-2-10
Taxation* (7.5) / BABLH-3-2-10
Equity & Trusts II (7.5) / BABLH-3-2-10
Another Elective Pending* / BABLH-3-2-10
*= Elective only runs according to demand

Course: Music and Drama

(Facilitated via The LeinsterSchool of Music and Drama)

2nd Semester
Note that the modules offered from LSMD are 3 contact hours per week. / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
Musical Theatre/Singing
Musical Theatre / LSMD-2-10
Drama/Stage
Speech and Drama / LSMD-2-10
Effective Communication / LSMD-2-10
Public Speaking / LSMD-2-10
Solo Acting / LSMD-2-10
Group Drama / LSMD-2-10
Duologues
(for pairs of students only) / LSMD-2-10
Musical Instrument/Theory
Guitar / LSMD-2-10
Piano / LSMD-2-10
Singing / LSMD-2-10
Violin / LSMD-2-10
Flute / LSMD-2-10
Clarinet / LSMD-2-10
Recorder / LSMD-2-10
Theory of Music / LSMD-2-10

Course: BA Fashion Design

2nd Semester / Course Code
(Please include this code on your Academic Study Form/Application Form to ensure the speedy processing of your application)
DRAWING 1
(Please see table below for credits details)
Digital Drawing (Photoshop) / FD-2-10
TECHNOLOGY 1
(Please see table below for credits details)
Textile Theory / FD-2-10
CULTURAL STUDIES 1
(Modules within Cultural Studies 1 must be taken together.
Please see table below for credits details)
History of Modern Art and Design II / FD-2-10
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I
Fashion Business / FD-2-10

Semester 2 (Spring) Fashion Design Modules for Study Abroad Students

Drawing I:
*Digital Drawing (Photoshop) / ECTS Credits = 2.5 / Semester contact hours = 12
Weekly contact hours = 1 / 1 US Credit Hour per semester
Technology I:
*Textile Theory / ECTS Credits = 2.5 / Semester contact hours = 12
Weekly contact hours = 1 / 1 US Credit Hour per semester
Cultural Studies I:
*History of Modern Art and Design / ECTS Credits = 2.5 / Semester contact hours = 16
Weekly contact hours = 1.33 / 2 US Credit Hour per semester (?)
Professional Practice I:
*Fashion Business / ECTS Credits = 2.5 / Semester contact hours = 12
Weekly contact hours = 1 / 1 US Credit Hour per semester