Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to carry out a paid work placement based learning experience (minimum 8 weeks and maximum 52 weeks equivalent of full-time work) programme.During the work placement, the student will be expected to engage in a company-based project which reflects the area of work undertaken.
Intended Learning Outcomes
apply academic themes, concepts and theory as explored during their studies to complex real situations on work placement: 1,2,3reflect on and critically evaluate their learning from the work placement: 1,2,3prepare and present a research report jointly to the company / organisation and faculty: 1,2,3demonstrate competence in a wide range of transferable skills which meet the expectations of the satisfaction of the host organisation: 1,2,3
8 hours supervisor and preparation for the placement252 hours independent study including assessment preparation *Given the nature of this module, the placement hours stated are not necessarily reflective of the actual hours spent on the placement. The School would expect around 280 hours for 8 weeks (minimum placement) to 1600 hours for 12 months (maximum placement).
Module barred combinations:MAN-40252 Dissertation MAN-40256 Consultancy project
Description of Module Assessment