Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:31
By participating in on-campus workshops and completing a range of reflective assessments, students gain professional development and enhance their employability.
Students engage in external, work-related activities in placements that they secure, typically over the summer months but it can be during the academic year, as well.
External engagement activities require the approval from the student’s academic School.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This innovative course is structured for students to secure their own placement, part-time work or personal development project which is approved by their academic School. The course is structured to encourage students to reflect on their personal and professional development and to make connections between their degree programme and the world of work. The course will give students an opportunity to assess their Aberdeen Graduate Attribute development and enable them to identify and evidence a range of skills and qualities that employers look for in graduates, including communication, team working, problem-solving, reflection and professionalism.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 29 | |
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A 10 minute oral presentation using powerpoint/video as appropriate; presentation file/video to be submitted and written feedback given |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Analyse | Critically analyse their role within the context of the organisation and the contribution it makes to the organisation as a whole |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate your critical thinking, self-analysis and communication skills to support their academic and professional careers. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Reflect on the development of Aberdeen Graduate Attributes for future career parth |
| Reflection | Analyse | Critically analyse their role within the context of the organisation and the contribution it makes to the organisation as a whole |
| Procedural | Create | Create a high quality professional CV and LinkedIn profile |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Critically evaluate their learning and achievements from their off-campus experience to prepare a structured reflective |
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