Distinctive Keele Curriculum

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Keele Graduate Attributes

The ten Keele Graduate Attributes make your achievements explicit and provide you with a common language to articulate your abilities and understanding to non-discipline audiences upon graduation. You will have the opportunity to develop:

an open and questioning approach to ideas, demonstrating curiosity, independence of thought and the ability to appreciate
a range of perspectives on the natural and social worlds
an appreciation of the development and value of your chosen subjects of study, awareness of their contexts, the links between them, and awareness of the provisional and dynamic nature of knowledge
information literacy: the ability to locate, evaluate and synthesise large amounts of frequently conflicting information, ideas and data
the ability creatively to solve problems using a range of different approaches and techniques, and to determine which techniques are appropriate for the issue at hand
an appreciation of the social, environmental and global implications of your studies and other activities, including recognition of any ethical implications
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal forms for different purposes and to a variety of audiences
the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and self-awareness actively to pursue your future goals
the ability and motivation to participate responsibly and collaboratively as an active citizen in the communities in which you live and work
a professional and reflective approach, including qualities of leadership, responsibility, personal integrity, empathy, care and respect for others, accountability and self-regulation
the flexibility to thrive in rapidly changing and uncertain external environments and to update skills and knowledge as circumstances require.