FSC-10027 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Your university study may be driven by curiosity about the application of scientific methods and techniques to matters under investigation by a court of law, however it is also about developing graduate attributes that lead to successful and fulfilling careers. The activities and milestones in our career planning modules will grow your potential beyond your Forensic Science expertise. In Level 4, you will learn to identify, evidence and showcase your subject specific as well as transferable skills. You will acquire tools to effectively select and prepare for potential work placements in Levels 5 or 6.

This module aims to enable students to recognise the skills they are developing beyond their Forensic Science academic expertise. Students will consider what skills will be important in potential future careers and how they can gain further experience of through experiential learning. Students will identify and begin a record of where they are developing these skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify and evidence subject specific skills: 1
identify and evidence transferable skills: 1
gain an appreciation of the variety of skills important in a diverse range of potential future careers: 1

Study hours

Seminars and workshops: 10h
Independent completion of the portfolio: 20h

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment