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GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL OFFICE
RESEARCH
PROGRAMMES
2020-2021
SEMESTER 1
MODULE DESCRIPTORS 0Contents
Discipline Specific Modules ..................................................................................................................... 4
AAAA Advanced Modelling Techniques in Financial Economics................................................ 5
ASTC 1301 Universal Design .............................................................................................................. 6
CIVL 9000 Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure ...................................................................... 7
CIVL 9001 Finite Elements in Science and Engineering .................................................................... 8
CIVL 9004 Transport Planning and Simulation ................................................................................. 9
CIVL 9005 Traffic Management and Road Safety ........................................................................... 10
CIVL 9006 Energy Infrastructure ..................................................................................................... 11
CMPU 9005 Social Network Analysis ................................................................................................. 12
CYBS xxxx Going dark: Law Enforcement Challenges in the Cyber Environment ........................... 13
ENEH 1006 Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health ................................................... 14
MANG 9001 The Effective Manager ................................................................................................... 15
MED 9104 Advanced Topics in Research - Practice-Based Visual Arts and Ethnographic Media ... 16
MRKT 9012 Strategic Marketing & Digital Media ............................................................................. 17
MUSM 3526 Approaches to Music Analysis - Tonal ........................................................................... 18
MUSM 9002 Performance Studies 1 ................................................................................................... 19
MUSM 9003 Performance Studies 2 ................................................................................................... 21
MUSM 9014 Contemporary Composition Perspectives ..................................................................... 23
MUSM 9015 Contemporary Composition Techniques 1 .................................................................... 24
MUSM 9aaa Contemporary Composition Techniques 2 .................................................................... 25
MUSM 9bbb Advanced Composition Techniques............................................................................... 26
OPMN 9000 Event Planning and Operations Management ............................................................... 27
STRT 9000 Advanced Structural Design ........................................................................................... 28
TFEV 9002 International Event Management ................................................................................. 29
Employability Skills Modules................................................................................................................. 30
BSWR XXXX Academic Writing for Business Students ....................................................................... 31
DATA HXXX Data Visualisation .......................................................................................................... 32
ENTR XXXX Entrepreneurship Theory ............................................................................................... 33
GradCAM XXXX Philosophy of Science and Technology ................................................................. 34
1GRSO 10XX Work-based Learning and Employability Skills .............................................................. 35
GRSO 1001 Research Methods ......................................................................................................... 36
GRSO 1012 Research Integrity .......................................................................................................... 37
MUSM 9008 Music Career Preparation .............................................................................................. 38
MUSM 9012 Artistic Research Perspectives 1 .................................................................................... 39
MUSM 9013 Artistic Research Perspectives 2 .................................................................................... 40
MUSM 9ccc Issues in Musical Scholarship ......................................................................................... 41
MUSM 9ddd Approaches to Composition Research Documentation ................................................ 42
2Please Note:
Times, dates and venues for all modules are subject to change.
3Discipline Specific Modules
4AAAA Advanced Modelling Techniques in Financial Economics
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Friday 9 am for 24 weeks (2 semesters) starting 25th September Online and TU Dublin
Aungier Street
Student Competency.
Completion of Econometrics 1 and 2 courses in the School of Accounting and Finance, or completion of any
relevant econometric courses that demonstrate understanding of time series analysis. The course
competency is in the context of Advanced Time Series Analysis
Module Aim.
This module aims to advance time series analysis by looking at macroeconomic forecasting and policy
scenario analysis. The course will be based on a learning by doing approach where student will be exposed
to econometric techniques for modelling the dynamic behaviour of macroeconomic variables like for
example: GDP, consumption, investment, inflation, interest rates, markets performance and any relevant
theme in the field of economics and finance. The course aims to ensure that students are able to analyse
relevant variables and their response to major policy changes.
Indicative Content:
The course is structured around two key areas:
1. Model building
2. Model Forecasting
The core aspects to support the outlined two areas are summarised as follows:
1. Analysis of Time Series Properties and Model Design
2. Dynamic Specification of Vector Auto-regression (VAR) and Error Correction Models (VECMs)
3. Application and Analysis of Time Series Models
4. Evaluation of Macroeconomic Models and Outcomes
5. Forecast Uncertainty and Forecasting for Policy Analysis
Indicative Assessment Description:
100% Continuous Assessment – 3,500 word Research paper
5ASTC 1301 Universal Design
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Online Mondays at 6.30pm for the full semester
Student Competency.
No specific student competency needed
Module Aim.
The aim of this module is to identify a technology continuum upon which both eLearning tools and Assistive
Technology exist, and to develop ways in which eLearning tools can be used in the context of Assistive
Technology, and how Assistive Technology can be used in the context of eLearning
Indicative Content:
Teaching & Learning: The History of Education, Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, Pedagogy,
Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Creativity and Critical Thinking, Counselling Theory
Technology Terminology: Etymology of technology, Low-Tech, Medium-Tech, High-Tech
eLearning Tools: Computers, The World-Wide Web, Virtual Learning Environments, Blended Learning,
New Technologies
Interfacing Issues: Specific Learning Difficulties, Cognitive Issues
Assistive Technology: Specialized Interfaces, Augmentative Alternative Communication, Switch Access,
New Technologies
Legal, Ethical, and Professional issues
Indicative Assessment Description:
100% CA comprising a practical assignment with report
:
6CIVL 9000 Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Thursday 6-8pm for 12 weeks starting 24th September 2019, TU Dublin Bolton St or online
if required
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to the main infrastructural topics which will be addressed in the
programme and highlights their economic, social and environmental impacts. Key tools for estimating and
understanding these impacts are outlined before issues of sustainability are discussed for each
infrastructural group: water; energy; transport; and structures. The module highlights the global, national
and regional contexts for the sustainability debate and presents current state of the art and possible future
trends in each area. Material is addressed at a high level, with more detailed design and planning left to
individual modules.
Indicative Content
Context
Assessment tools and concepts
Life Cycle Assessment
Water and the Environment
Energy and the Environment
Transport and the Environment
Structures and the Environment
Indicative Assessment Description:
Continuous Assessment 100 %
7CIVL 9001 Finite Elements in Science and Engineering
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Wednesday 4-6pm for 12 weeks starting 23rd September 2020, TU Dublin Bolton St or
online if required
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module provides students with a sound theoretical basis and an understanding of finite element
theory so they can use it to solve practical problems including thermal transport, hydraulic systems, fluid
flow, electromagnetism, electrical networks and civil engineering with worked examples throughout. It
will also demonstrate how it has been used in aeronautical, biomedical and automotive applications. The
coursework will use computational software to analyse real problems and will demonstrate how the
theoretical aspects are used in practice. Other software currently available for other applications will also
be introduced. The module will also include one or more guest lectures by experts who have successfully
applied the finite element method to real-world problems. This will allow the student to see the potential
of the method away from the classroom. Through a sound theoretical basis, students will be able to apply
the method to solve computational d problems.
Indicative Content
Introduction to the Finite Element
Model set-up
Variational, Virtual work and Weighted Residual (Galerkin) Methods
Shape Functions
Structural beams, frames and truss analysis
Heat and Mass
Fluid flow in porous media and through hydraulic networks
Electrical networks, electromagnetism and electrostatics
Applications –in automotive, biomedical and aeronautical
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 60 %
Continuous Assessment 40 %
8CIVL 9004 Transport Planning and Simulation
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Thursday 3-6pm for 12 weeks starting 24th September 2020, TU Dublin Bolton St or online
if required.
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to the characteristics of transportation supply and demand and the
policies which inform transportation choices. The modelling of urban transportation systems is discussed,
with a focus on the need to reduce overall volumes using demand management techniques. The concept
of mobility management will be focused on. Use of the VISSIM simulation model will form a central part of
the module
Indicative Content
Land-use planning techniques and their importance to the transport planning and modelling process
Derivation of travel patterns using quantitative methods
Transportation policies within Ireland, UK and US and their direct effect on the transportation planning and
modelling process
Detailed knowledge of VISSIM model, involving student gathering survey information for a given network
and modelling existing and possible future traffic scenarios within model
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 50 %
Continuous Assessment 50 %
9CIVL 9005 Traffic Management and Road Safety
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 8-10pm for 12 weeks starting 24th September 2020, TU Dublin Bolton St or online
if required.
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module will introduce students to advanced topics in traffic management & road safety, such as the
concepts involved in determining measures relating to the management and control of traffic in an urban
environment. It will also introduce students to the process involved to analyse and evaluate road safety
problems to determine appropriate remedial measures. Students will demonstrate competence through a
mixture of group exercises and projects.
Indicative Content
Introduction to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Forecast traffic demand using statistical techniques
Redesigning the Urban Street
Urban Street Networks: Movement and place; Permeability and legibility; Management
Urban Street Design: Carriageway Conditions; Pedestrian & Cyclist Environment
Implementation
Shared Parking Principles
Collision statistics, road safety programs, major barriers to improvement
Interrogation of road safety strategies
Introduction to the evaluation- quality, methods and assessment of road safety schemes
Scheme Options for Design
Road Safety Audits
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 50 %
Continuous Assessment 50 %
10CIVL 9006 Energy Infrastructure
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 4-6 pm for 12 weeks starting 22nd September 2020 TU Dublin Bolton Street or
online if required
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to energy infrastructure concerns energy production, transmission and
storage. Robust, efficient and cost-effective infrastructure is crucial for the functioning of integrated
national, all-island and European markets and to help meet climate and energy targets. Ireland needs to
modernise and expand its energy network to adapt to new renewable sources.
Indicative Content
Context: national, all-island and European.
Energy sustainability concepts
Production technologies
Distribution technologies
Energy storage
The future of energy infrastructure
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 50 %
Continuous Assessment 50 %
11CMPU 9005 Social Network Analysis
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Online Thursdays at 6.30pm for the full semester
Student Competency.
Appropriate for computing students or those very competent at programming.
Module Aim
Everything is connected: people, information, the web, events and places, all the more so with the advent
of online social media. A practical way of making sense of the tangle of connections is to analyze them as
networks. This module provides the tools to conduct a social network analysis research, drawing on
knowledge from disciplines as diverse as sociology, mathematics, computer science and physics. The
module is intended to provide tools for hands-on analysis of real-world data sets, aimed to support a
range of tasks: from describing key features of a network to identifying important nodes in the network,
detecting communities, measuring network resilience and structural properties to explaining network
formation. The focus is both theoretical (e.g., what are the key concept of social network analysis) and
methodological (e.g., how do we actually carry out research on social networks).
Indicative Content:
Introduction and Mathematical foundation
Basic Network Concepts
Network Data Collection
Measure of Centralities
Social Capital
Communities detection and modularity, subgroups, clustering coefficient
Network Resilience
Multi-modal networks
Multi-level networks
Ego Networks
Hypothesis testing and networks comparison
ERGM Models
Indicative assessment description
100% CA comprising a project
12CYBS xxxx Going dark: Law Enforcement Challenges in the Cyber
Environment
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: 2 hours per week via webinar on Tuesday afternoons for 5 weeks starting September 22nd
2020.
Student Competency.
Suitable for all students regardless of background, but due to limited teaching time, we ask that students
who are unfamiliar with the subject area do some background reading to acquire a basic knowledge of
minimal understanding of IT, networks, cyber and information security.
Module Aim
The aim of this cross-disciplinary module is to explore the benefits and challenges of encryption and privacy
laws such as GDPR, with a practical focus on cybercrime investigations and law enforcement.
Indicative Content
Introduction to internet technology and encryption technology. Background on internet governance and
international cooperation on cybercrime, plus a review of relevant UN processes. How encryption
challenges lawful interference and cybercrime investigation; the power of open source intelligence (OSINT)
and meta information – does encryption give a false sense of security? Data protection, GDPR and the
privacy impacts of online life, including a case study on Covid-19 track and trace apps. Encryption use cases
on the Internet: from DNS to application layers.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Class presentations / debate, from the perspectives of key actors in the privacy/encryption/lawful
interference debate. Students will be required to adopt a critical analysis of the course materials and issues.
13ENEH 1006 Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: On-line ½ day week starting 14thDecember, 1 day 17th December, 1 day 14th January
Student Competency.
No specific student competency needed
Module Aim
Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health is a module that covers a spectrum of applied
mathematics (i) in Environmental Sciences with attention to sensors and chemometrics (ii) in Food Science
including the modelling of biochemical and physical dynamics and (ii) in Health dealing with issues arising
from modelling in Pharmaceutical Healthcare research. The focus of the module is to introduce and expose
the student to modelling approaches as a result of the exploitation of informative experimental designs.
This output will be the driving force for describing phenomena applied to the own research of the student
in the area. The student will be exposed to new advances in modelling practices and tools of analysis and
through example will learn the basics of how to apply this knowledge in their own research programme.
Skills on defining problem objectives in dynamic food and health environments will be transferred and the
software tools to manage such queries will be explored. Modelling applications will be transferred and will
engage in critical assessment for applying mathematical knowledge to particular contexts.
Indicative Content:
Session 1)
Linear and Nonlinear modelling
Introduction to design of experiments
Linear modelling
Nonlinear Modelling
Empirical vs Non-Empirical modelling
Session 2)
Kinetic modelling of physical and chemical phenomena
Chemical reaction kinetics
Biological reaction kinetics
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Session 3)
Introduction to Stoichiastic modelling
Discriminating between variability and uncertainty
Distributions characterisation
Probabilistic modelling
Quantitative risk assessment
Session 4.
Chemometrics/Multivariate data analysis
Data pre-processing
Exploratory Analysis
Discriminant Models 1: Unsupervised
Discriminant Models 2: Supervised
Multivariate Regression
Indicative Assessment Description:
100 % CA
14MANG 9001 The Effective Manager
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Online for 12 weeks starting week of 21st September 2020.
Student Competency.
Students should be studying Hospitality / Tourism / Events / Management
Module Aim
The rationale for the module is to provide current and future managers with cutting edge knowledge at the
forefront of organisational management. The purpose of the module is to develop effective managers to
work within and contribute to the development of the tourism/hospitality/event industries. This will be
achieved through the provision of theoretical insights and the development of key competencies required
to deal with managing the ever changing tourism, hospitality and event business environment.
Indicative Content
Introduction to the concepts of management
Developing global and cultural acumen – diversity, intercultural communications in a global business,
international management, governance across cultures
Developing leadership skills and interpersonal and organisational agility – connecting strategy to employee
work, teaming & collaboration, leadership consistent with organisation’s core values, developing future
generations of leaders, transparency, instilling innovation and change , develop and manage corporate
communicational strategies; fostering intra and entrepreneurship
Risk leverage – evaluating and managing organisational risk, crisis and conflict
Strategic Analysis and Decision-making – basing business decisions on an appreciation of the constantly
changing internal and external business context of the hospitality, tourism, event organisation
Developing sustainable people engagement – creating the environment & culture to achieve work goals,
talent management, inspiring and motivating a global workforce, personal goals and well-being
Enhancing strategic flexibility – managing complexity and ambiguity, non-traditional work arrangements,
balancing short-term priorities with longer term vision and strategy
Managing the organisation brand – image, trust & reputation, confidence, business networking, corporate
governance, ethical behaviour and meaningful social responsibility programmes
Continuous Professional Development – focusing on one’s own professional development to attain career
and organisational objectives
Indicative Assessment Description:
2 continuous assignments
15MED 9104 Advanced Topics in Research - Practice-Based Visual Arts and
Ethnographic Media
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Weekly sessions over the course of the two semesters.
Student Competency.
Students should be studying visual ethnography and socially engaged art and documentary practice.
Module Aim
This is a student-led module focused on visual ethnography and socially engaged art and documentary
practice and based in the Centre for Transcultural Research and Media Practice
Indicative Content:
In each semester the student will be required to:
- Present a 45-minute presentation on a topic relevant to their research; typically, this will involve
engaging with questions of visual ethnographic methods and practice-based fieldwork research;
- Read circulated academic literature in advance of class and prepare questions for group discussion;
- Present a draft conference paper or thesis chapter
Indicative Assessment Description:
Presentation
Draft conference paper or thesis chapter
16MRKT 9012 Strategic Marketing & Digital Media
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Online classes for 12 weeks starting week of 21st September, 2020.
Student Competency.
Students should be studying Hospitality / Tourism / Events / Management
Module Aim
The rationale for the module is to provide current and future managers with cutting edge knowledge at
the forefront of strategic marketing and digital media. The purpose of the module is to develop effective
strategic marketing skills within graduates, sufficient to allow them contribute effectively to marketing
decision making in organisations. It also aims to familiarise students with contemporary digital platforms.
This module adopts a thematic approach to the study of Strategic Marketing and Digital Media. Key
developments in the discipline of marketing are explored within the framework of the development of an
applied strategic marketing plan. Emphasis is placed on developing marketing strategies that generate
commercial value for the organisation.
Indicative Content
The Strategic Marketing Plan – developing a structured approach to the identification and addressing of
strategic marketing issues facing the organisation.
Relationship Marketing – Understanding the principles behind relationship marketing with specific
reference to the theoretical literature base of Strategic Services Marketing
Motivation/Human Behaviour/Heuristics – Influences on consumer behaviour and how marketing can
develop appropriate responses
Branding, Product Development and Creativity in Marketing – Creating value through brand propositions,
communicating this in a creative fashion in a communication saturated environment
Responsible marketing – Green marketing/sustainable marketing, permission marketing in an era of
transparency and accountability
Public Relations – Developing PR plans in both online and offline environments
Strategic Selling – Negotiation, sales management, sales planning
Data Analytics – Building awareness of the growing importance of ‘Big Data’ to organisation’s competitive
advantage. Website Analytics and eMetrics.
eMarketing Fundamentals - Concepts and Components -Distinguishing the internet from other
marketing channels and its unique characteristics, how it has not only revolutionised the way we search
for and process information, the way we do business it is simply changing the way we live.
Organic Search Strategies – Building an effective Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategy.
Paid Search Strategies (Pay Per Click) – Online advertising (pay per click, pay per impression) including
planning, developing and optimising a successful paid search strategy.
Visitor Engagement & Collaboration: Collaborative online techniques such as social networks, blogs and
other user generated content (UGC).
Website Optimisation (Including Copywriting) – Conversion rate improvement
Indicative Assessment Description:
Assessment 1 25 %
Examination 50 %
Assessment 2 25 %
17MUSM 3526 Approaches to Music Analysis - Tonal
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: TBC. 12 weeks starting week of 21st September 2020.
Student Competency.
Students are required to have an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent.
Module Aim
This module is divided into two units: Unit A deals with tonal music; Unit B deals with post-tonal music.
Students will select the unit that best aligns with the content of their Research Studies (thesis). Unit B will
run in Semester 2. The purpose of the module is to introduce students to a variety of approaches to
analysing either tonal or post-tonal music. The rationale is to equip students with the skills to independently
research theories and approaches that will complement the research elements of the course.
Indicative Content
With the emphasis on a holistic approach to analysis, this module will focus on score-based (for example:
late 19th-century harmony, pitch class set theory, thematicism, semiotics, and structure) and interpretative
(for example: hermeneutics) methodologies.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Students are required to give at least one class presentation (formative) that demonstrates an
understanding of one of the methodologies covered.
Students are required to submit a project of c. 2500 words that will encompass at least two of the
methodologies covered and how these methods can be applied to their research. Approval of the topic
must be sought from the lecturer.
18MUSM 9002 Performance Studies 1
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: 12 hrs over full academic year. Lessons arranged with student and specialist lecturer.
Student Competency.
This module is only available to research students in such cases where the research project requires
specialist music performance and/or vocal/instrumental pedagogical studies.
Module Aim
This module provides a progressive learning environment for the postgraduate
instrumental/vocal/conducting student, focusing on advanced repertoire with an emphasis on facilitating
artistic, intellectual and creative development through individual lessons, specialist coaching and
performance opportunities. Units to be taken depend on instrument/voice specialism.
Indicative Content
Principal Study (All students)
Students work on advanced solo and/or chamber music repertoire (ensemble repertoire in case of
conductors) representing a variety of composers and musical styles and build recital programmes in
consultation with their principal study lecturer. Lessons focus on issues relating to advanced technique,
style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance presentation skills.
Chamber Music Coaching (Chamber Music students)
Students will work with their chamber music ensemble on advanced chamber repertoire representing a
variety of composers and musical styles and will prepare recital programmes chosen in consultation with
their chamber music lecturer(s). Lessons will focus on issues relating to ensemble, listening skills,
repertoire, style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance presentation
skills.
Repetiteur / Accompaniment (Vocal/Orchestral)
Students will work with their repetiteur/accompanist on advanced repertoire representing a variety of
composers and musical styles and will prepare recital programmes chosen in consultation with their
principal study teacher. Lessons will focus on issues relating to ensemble, listening skills, repertoire,
language (singers), style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance
presentation skills.
Lieder Class (Vocal) / French Song Class (Vocal)
Students will perform selected songs from the Lieder and French Song repertoire in class and will
participate in discussion of stylistic and interpretative issues with the coach and their peers. Coaching will
focus on issues relating to style and interpretation, listening skills, language and sensitivity to the role of
the piano.
Oratorio (Vocal)
Students will perform solo parts from the oratorio repertoire and coaching will focus on issues relating to
style and interpretation, technique and professional performance presentation skills.
19Aria Class (Vocal)
Students will perform operatic arias and coaching will focus on issues relating to style and interpretation,
technique and preparation for professional opera auditions.
Jazz Performance Class and Irish Traditional Music Performance Class
Students will perform in class and will participate in discussion of stylistic and interpretative issues in solo
and ensemble contexts. The class will also focus on arrangement.
Masterclass/Seminar (All students)
Students will perform regularly at masterclasses /seminars and will receive critical feedback from their
peers, teachers and invited external specialists. They will be encouraged to engage in self-evaluation and
in-depth discussion of their personal approach to performance. Issues addressed will include technical and
interpretative matters, performance skills and music criticism.
Indicative Assessment Description:
A reflective portfolio and a performance – recital or lecture-recital, 20-25 minutes
20MUSM 9003 Performance Studies 2
Credits: 20 ECTS
Timetable: 24 hrs over full academic year. Lessons arranged with student and specialist lecturer.
Student Competency.
This module is only available to research students in such cases where the research project requires
specialist music performance and/or vocal/instrumental pedagogical studies.
Module Aim
This module provides a progressive learning environment for the postgraduate
instrumental/vocal/conducting student, focusing on advanced repertoire with an emphasis on facilitating
artistic, intellectual and creative development through individual lessons, specialist coaching and
performance opportunities. Units to be taken depend on instrument/voice specialism.
Indicative Content
Principal Study (All students)
Students work on advanced solo and/or chamber music repertoire (ensemble repertoire in case of
conductors) representing a variety of composers and musical styles and build recital programmes in
consultation with their principal study lecturer. Lessons focus on issues relating to advanced technique,
style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance presentation skills.
Chamber Music Coaching (Chamber Music students)
Students will work with their chamber music ensemble on advanced chamber repertoire representing a
variety of composers and musical styles and will prepare recital programmes chosen in consultation with
their chamber music lecturer(s). Lessons will focus on issues relating to ensemble, listening skills,
repertoire, style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance presentation
skills.
Repetiteur / Accompaniment (Vocal/Orchestral)
Students will work with their repetiteur/accompanist on advanced repertoire representing a variety of
composers and musical styles and will prepare recital programmes chosen in consultation with their
principal study teacher. Lessons will focus on issues relating to ensemble, listening skills, repertoire,
language (singers), style and interpretation, approaches to practice, and professional performance
presentation skills.
Lieder Class (Vocal) / French Song Class (Vocal)
Students will perform selected songs from the Lieder and French Song repertoire in class and will
participate in discussion of stylistic and interpretative issues with the coach and their peers. Coaching will
focus on issues relating to style and interpretation, listening skills, language and sensitivity to the role of
the piano.
Oratorio (Vocal)
Students will perform solo parts from the oratorio repertoire and coaching will focus on issues relating to
style and interpretation, technique and professional performance presentation skills.
21Aria Class (Vocal)
Students will perform operatic arias and coaching will focus on issues relating to style and interpretation,
technique and preparation for professional opera auditions.
Jazz Performance Class and Irish Traditional Music Performance Class
Students will perform in class and will participate in discussion of stylistic and interpretative issues in solo
and ensemble contexts. The class will also focus on arrangement.
Masterclass/Seminar (All students)
Students will perform regularly at masterclasses /seminars and will receive critical feedback from their
peers, teachers and invited external specialists. They will be encouraged to engage in self-evaluation and
in-depth discussion of their personal approach to performance. Issues addressed will include technical and
interpretative matters, performance skills and music criticism.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Lecture-recital 40-45 minutes and short viva voce
22MUSM 9014 Contemporary Composition Perspectives
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: TBC. Reflective Composition workshops will take place every second week in both Semester
1 and Semester 2 and will be 2.5 hours in length. Students will present their workshop in
Semester 2.
Student Competency.
Students must have an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent.
Module Aim
This module consists of 12 workshops led by 12 different composers who present a selection of their works
and provide detailed analyses of their compositional techniques and stylistic influences. Students will
participate in all 12 workshops and present one of these workshops him/herself.
Indicative Content
Presentation/workshops will be scheduled at two-weekly intervals over two Semesters. These 2.5 hour
sessions will be led by a different composer at each presentation. The presenters will be a mixture of
composition post-graduate students (whose presentation will be prepared with support from their
supervisor) and distinguished visiting composers. Each composer will present a wide selection of their
compositions and discuss the influences on their individual compositional style. The composers will be
selected to incorporate a very broad range of contemporary compositional styles including genres utilising
computer-simulated composition and compositions that combine acoustic and electronic compositional
techniques. After the composers who will be presenting the seminars has been decided the students will
be provided with a bibliography designed to provide technical and aesthetic insight to the styles of the
composers who will be presenting the seminars. The presentations will consist of a blend of formal lecture,
live or recorded performance of the composer/lecturer’s music and interactive discussion.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Presentation of a 2.5 hour workshop exploring a selection of his/her compositions and critically engaging
with the participants of the workshop in discussion and practical demonstration. 40 %
Written: Submit the paper given at the workshop along with a reflective, self-evaluated report based on
the discussion following the presentation 40 %
Written: Submit a report (c. 1,200 words) on material presented in one or two of the workshops
incorporating critical evaluation 20 %
23MUSM 9015 Contemporary Composition Techniques 1
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Two contemporary composition techniques workshops will take place in each Semester
(four in total). There will be two follow-up tutorials after each workshop.
Student Competency.
Students must have an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent.
Module Aim
This module consists of 12 workshops and tutorials led by four different instrumental lecturers at the
Conservatory. Each lecturer will present a workshop displaying extended techniques used by contemporary
composers on their particular instrument.
Indicative Content
Four instruments will be studied in this module. The choice of instruments will be tailored to the particular
compositional focus of the particular student cohort. Each instrument will be studied in three
workshops with the following structure:
Step 1 will primarily be led by a lecturer in this instrument and will consist be a blend of technical
descriptions of the possibilities of extended techniques on the instrument and demonstration of these
techniques. The participants will be encouraged to experiment with some of these techniques.
Contemporary compositions utilising these techniques will be presented and the lecturer will provide
a reading list specific to the instrument in question.
Step 2 will be self-directed learning where the students will study the scores presented is week 1 and
explore the reading list for the instrument. The students will work on a compositional sketch using
extended techniques.
Step 3 The students will present an outline sketch of the piece they envisage writing for the instrument.
These will be assessed by the lecturer and small sections will be performed to verify the practicalities
of the techniques and the aesthetic effect.
Step 4 In the light of the recommendations made at the second tutorial, the students will develop their
initial sketches into a completed short solo piece for the instrument
Step 5 the completed pieces will be presented to the lecturer for discussion and performance and
assessment.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Presentation of composition sketches for four solo instruments displaying contemporary compositional
practice 40 %
Submission of four completed short pieces for four different solo instruments displaying a clear
understanding of contemporary compositional practice in these instruments 60 %
24MUSM 9aaa Contemporary Composition Techniques 2
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Two contemporary composition techniques workshops will take place in each Semester
(four in total). There will be two follow-up tutorials after each workshop.
Student Competency.
Students must have an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent.
Module Aim
This module involves tutorials led by three instrumental lecturers at the Conservatoire. Each lecturer will
present a tutorial on composing for their instrument, including displaying extended techniques used by
contemporary composers. After the tutorial the students will be required to write a sketch of a short solo
piece. These sketches will be discussed at a second tutorial and following this, the students will complete
their solo instrumental piece. A third tutorial will consist of performances and discussion of each short solo
piece, considering suitability for the instrument and use of extended techniques. The completed works will
then be assessed. The second and third tutorials provide a platform for peer review of the compositional
sketches and solo pieces.
This module builds on the compositional skills and processes developed in Contemporary Composition
Techniques 1 through investigating three different instruments.
Indicative Content
Three solo instruments will be studied in this module. The choice of instruments will be tailored to the
particular compositional focus of the student cohort. Each instrument will be studied in three tutorials
with the following structure:
Step 1 will be led by a lecturer in this instrument and will consist of a blend of technical descriptions
of the possibilities of extended techniques on the instrument and demonstration of these techniques.
The students will be encouraged to experiment with some of these techniques. Contemporary
compositions utilising these techniques will be presented and the lecturer will provide a reading list
specific to the instrument in question.
Step 2 will be self-directed learning where the students will study the instrumental resources
presented and explore the reading list for the instrument. The students will work on a compositional
sketch using extended techniques for the instrument and will submit an outline sketch of the piece
they envisage writing for the instrument.
Step 3 The sketch will be assessed by the lecturer and small sections will be performed to verify the
practicalities of the techniques and the aesthetic effect.
Step 4 In the light of the recommendations made at the first tutorial, the students will further develop
their initial sketches and submit a short work written for the instrument.
Step 5 The short work will be presented for further discussion and performance (where possible).
Step 6 In the light of the recommendations made at the tutorials, the students will develop their short
solo piece for assessment.
Steps 1 to 5 will normally take place over a 6-week period for each instrument.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Presentation of composition sketches for solo instruments displaying contemporary compositional practice
40 %
Submission of completed short pieces for different solo instruments displaying a clear understanding of
contemporary compositional practice in these instruments. 60%
25MUSM 9bbb Advanced Composition Techniques
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: TBC 12 weeks starting week of 21st September and continues in semester 2.
Student Competency.
Students must have an undergraduate degree in music or equivalent.
Module Aim
This module is aimed at postgraduate Composition students. The module is a practice-based introduction
to the techniques and the harmonic language of the 20th/21st century period. It explores the principle of
composition using independent parameters, and advanced treatment of pitch, rhythm and timbre, via
practical applications of the techniques.
Indicative Content
Serialism/set theory
Atonal harmony
Indeterminacy
Multiple tempi
Stochastics
Microtonality (Just Intonation, temperaments)
Combinatorics, application of simple mathematics
Spectralism
Electronic music
Indicative Assessment Description:
Continuous assessment (six assignments submitted periodically during the teaching period)
26OPMN 9000 Event Planning and Operations Management
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Online classes for 12 weeks starting week of 21st September, 2020.
Student Competency.
Students should be studying Hospitality / Tourism / Events / Management
Module Aim
This module endeavours to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, issues
and practices underpinning the growth and development of the dynamic, evolving event industry. It is
directed at those wishing to enter the event profession in conjunction with those intent on advancing their
careers in the event arena. Through this module, students should develop a heightened awareness and
understanding of the complexities involved in the event planning process; a process that is driven internally
by event organisations and shaped externally by their strategic and operational environments.
Indicative Content:
1. Definitions, typologies and key event management concepts
2. Commercial and not-for-profit events
3. Hosts and stakeholders
4. Event planning (process and planning models)
5. Event health and safety
6. HRM, staffing and volunteers
7. Technology for events
8. Event funding and sponsorship
9. Evaluation and feedback
Indicative Assessment Description:
Assessment 1 Individual Report: 40%
Assessment 2 Group Report : 60%
27STRT 9000 Advanced Structural Design
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Monday 4-6pm for 12 weeks starting 21st September 2020, TU Dublin Bolton St or online if
required.
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s) deemed
by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module aims to develop the learner’s understanding of the design, analysis, assessment and evaluation
of engineering structures, including bridges and buildings. This course covers both the theoretical
background and practical design considerations and includes a detailed study of the structural theory,
followed by its practical application to particular design situations. This module also aims to provide the
learner with an understanding of how this knowledge may be applied in practice in an economic, safe and
environmentally sustainable manner
Indicative Content:
Theoretical assessment and practical application of the following:
Overall structural stability: Tall buildings, stability systems, shear walls, shear centre.
Elastic stability: Buckling, lateral, torsional and warping effects, elastic critical loads, second order effects,
stability coefficients, shear buckling, tension field action, plastic hinge development, bending moment-axial
force interaction.
Dynamics: Structural Behaviour, Vibration control in design and detail, damping.
Design of Plates, Shells and Grids: Membrane forces, bending moments torsion.
Tension Structures: Geometric non-linearity, suspension structures, cable stayed structures.
Structural Software: Use of advanced structural software, processing of results, validation of results.
BIM Software: using BIM software to design and implement structural design
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 60 %
Continuous Assessment 40 %
28TFEV 9002 International Event Management
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Online classes for 12 weeks starting week of 21st September, 2020.
Student Competency.
Students should be studying Hospitality / Tourism / Events / Management
Module Aim
This module is designed to further students’ understanding of the environments and contexts in which
events of varying description are created, produced and managed world-wide. Both operational and
strategic aspects of event management will be considered as will the public policy contexts within which
events unfold. Throughout the module, students will be encouraged to critically reflect on the issues
shaping contemporary events and to compare, differentiate and appraise the different approaches taken
by practitioners as they seek to act innovatively, optimise the opportunities, and manage the challenges
facing the dynamic event industry.
Indicative Content:
• International Trends and emerging issues
• International Business Models for events
• International Event Policy & Planning
• Networking & Collaboration
• Regulatory Environments
• Responsible Events
• International Event Impacts
• International Project Management
Indicative Assessment Description:
End of Semester Exam 60 %
Continuous Assessment 40 %
29Employability Skills Modules
30BSWR XXXX Academic Writing for Business Students
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: 50% online and 50% offline TU Dublin Aungier St. Semester 1 (of a 2 semester module)
will involve:
Lectures online 3 hours starting 10 to 11 am Wed 23rd Sept, 21st Oct, 25th Nov
Workshops on campus 6 hours 10 to 1 pm Wed 7th Oct, 4th Nov
Guest speakers 2 hours and Community engagement 5 hours
Student Competency.
No prerequisites but recommended for students in early stages of their MPhil or PhD (year 1) that are doing
projects in the business domain.
Module Aim
This module is designed for students in the first stage of their PhD or MPhil. The aim of this module is to
build academic literacies for publication and thesis development in the business discipline. PhD students
in the field of business will be expected to write convincing, critical, cohesive texts that can be used for
academic publishing and thesis submission. This module is designed to help students navigate the
academic writing and publishing landscape. Students will develop their writing style and learn how to edit
and submit draft work. Through formative feedback opportunities, students will hone both written and
oral communications skills through extensive writing practice and presentation. Students will be joined
by guest speakers from the Business PhD community – students, supervisors and experts who will
advance their understanding of academic writing and publishing. Students will prepare and submit an
appropriate paper as a part of this module.
Indicative Content:
What is academic literacy?
What is the genre of Business writing?
PhD vs Publications
Research purpose
Academic writing in your field of research
Writing through a theoretical lens
Aligning writing to business research method (pos v int etc. in writing style)
Planning your writing: this is the first stage – followed by constructing first drafts, rewrite, revise, edit,
and proofread
First drafts
Structuring and substantiating a critical argument
Synthesis of ideas and literature
Rewrite, revise and edit.
Proofreading & Editing
Finding your voice
Submission
Indicative Assessment Description:
100% CA comprising
1. Creation of Essential Reading list (10%)
2. Monthly academic writing submission (x5) 40% (500 words each)
3. Development of journal article or conference paper 50% (ca. 7,000-10,000 words
31DATA HXXX Data Visualisation
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Online Monday 10.00-12.00 from 28th September to 23rd November.
Student Competency.
Available to all research students.
Module Aim
This module explores the landscape of graphical methods for presenting the results of scientific
experiments. It presents the techniques of the R programming language used to elicit the narrative behind
complex datasets.
Indicative Content:
Installation of R and RStudio The students will configure R and RStudio on a computer. They will add in
relevant R libraries from CRAN and Bioconductor
R Programming Fundamentals The student will learn the foundations of R programming. These include the
basic R datatypes, composite R datatypes, grouping, selecting and filtering datasets.
Getting and Cleaning Data The student will examine ways of imputing data into R. They will look at ways of
summarising the content of dataframes and of uncovering discrepancies in datasets such as missing values
and outliers. They will discover ways of reconfiguring datasets using techniques from the tidyverse.
Exploratory Analysis The students will learn the basics of the grammar of graphics techniques using ggplot.
They will learn the fundamentals of aesthetics, attributes, and layers
Graphing Options The students will explore different options for graphical presentations. These include
histograms, boxplots, density plots, barplots, scatter plots, stacked plots, and heatmaps. Tthe advantages
and disadvantages of various visualisation options is elucidated. When should data transformations be
used?
Using Aesthetics for Multidimensional Plots The student will learn the various options for plots with more
than two dimensions. These include the size, shape, colour, and hue of datapoints. Issues involving large
datasets will be explored; using transparency, jitter, density and facetting.
Adding Themes to Data The student will learn the appropriate choice of colour palettes for plots. They will
explore techniques for adding text to graphics
Complex Graphs - Maps, Networks, and Time Series The student will learn the techniques of working with
maps in R. These include basic mapping, choropleths, and bubble maps. They will examine network graphs
in R such as dendograms and chord diagrams. And they will explore issues specific to time series graphs.
Indicative assessment description
100 % CA
3 assignments 5 online exams
32ENTR XXXX Entrepreneurship Theory
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Monday 11.00 to 13.00 starting September 17th for 12 weeks, TU Dublin Aungier St.
Student Competency.
No pre-requisites.
Module Aim
This module is targeted at doctoral students who wish to gain an introductory understanding of
entrepreneurship theory. The module will review the history of entrepreneurship theory and the different
approaches to entrepreneurship that have evolved across recent decades, culminating in an examination
of how governments can best support entrepreneurial activity in different contexts. The module does not
require any pre-requisites and will provide an ideal foundation for any doctoral student who will be
including the topic in their thesis.
Indicative Content
The module has been designed around a number of key themes, addressing aspects of entrepreneurial
concept, process, growth, policy and context:
• History of entrepreneurship theory, informing current definitions
• Entrepreneurial behaviour one’s personal and professional life
• Entrepreneurship processes and behaviour: importance of mindset; who can be an
entrepreneur?
• Entrepreneurship in different contexts, including exemplars of best practice in
Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Entrepreneurship and small business policy
• Entrepreneurship culture
• Entrepreneurial leadership
• Rethinking entrepreneurship in a post-COVID-19 world
Indicative Assessment Description:
100 % CA comprised of 2 papers of 4000 words each.
33GradCAM XXXX Philosophy of Science and Technology
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Online seminar 6 times over the semester each for 3 hours. The finalised schedule will be
released in September
Student Competency.
This module is suitable for all research students.
Module Aim
This module introduces students to the history of philosophical concepts in relation to understanding the
basis for science as a postivistic world view. The Module aims to frame science and technology as forms of
the mediation in the world which do not happen in a vacuum. The premise of the module is that technology
is built in and for society. The social, politcal and cultural framing of questions raised by the development
of specific forms of technology will be base of the module. The module will investigate in the first instance
the epistemological frameworks of scientific thought, then it will investigate the development of specific
forms of science as techno-science. The module will also introduce fundamental elements of the philosphy
of science and technology in relation to the development of digital technologies
Indicative Content
Indicative syllabus covered in the module and / or in its discrete elements
Seminar 1: Introduction and Overview: A brief history of Philosophy of Science and Technology
Seminar 2: What is ‘Science’ as an epistemological endeavour
Seminar 3: What is Technology as form of mediation in the world
Seminar 4: The industrial Revolution and the development of Techno-Science
Seminar 5: What is the Digital?
Seminar 6: What is the impact of the digital technologies on the construction of knowledge?
Indicative Assessment Description:
A written reflection on learning together with plan to integrate the critical framework within the research
project underway 70 %
Class Participation, Attendance and Reading 30 %
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