Summary of content

Graduates increasingly need highly developed transferable professional skills as well as subject-specific knowledge to prepare for and to gain future employment. This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake work experience within an environment appropriate to their programme to develop their social and interpersonal skills, a comparative understanding of work procedures, and the ability to question concepts and to relate the theoretical and conceptual aspects of their programme to the managerial, technical or professional practice aspects of their working environment.

Students with be supported to research, secure and undertake a work-based learning experience with a company, organisation or social enterprise where they will be developing effective professional practices. The module is designed to develop critical reflective practice, specialist skills, and act as a focus for the student's continuous professional development in the context of their chosen working environment and career aspirations.

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