Course Details in 2027/28 Session

Module Title	LM Professional Placement
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code	03 36419
Module Lead	Lesley Batty
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Tutorial-2 hours Practical Classes and workshops-7 hours Work based learning-80 hours Guided independent study-111 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module provides students with the opportunity to develop professional skills through the application of the academic and practical skills attained on campus to the work place. Through a placement scheme students will work for an organisation learning a) the day to day responsibilities of working in that job through shadowing b) practical experience of being involved in a project and c) the correct way to disseminate their results to the appropriate persons within the organisation. This will provide the basis for critical reflection on the links between theory as learnt at university and practice in a work situation. In addition students will gain valuable experience of work outside the university through their placements that will help equip them for their future careers. Students will also undertake a number of workshops that will enable them to develop their career development skills* NOTE: The total number of places available on this module is dependent on available placements. As far as is possible, staff will endeavour to arrange places within the West Midlands region, but places may be limited, particularly within some subject areas. It may be possible for placements to be arranged further afield and with individual students’ input, with the approval of the module lead
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the Module, students should be able to: Critically apply their intellectual knowledge and skills within the work place Critically evaluate real life case studies in the context of broader academic debates Present findings for non-academic audiences Show in depth reflection of their own skills and recognise/create opportunities for skills development in relation to careers Develop advanced skills associated with student-centred learning and develop learner independence
Assessment	36419-01 : Presentation : Presentation (25%) 36419-02 : 4000 word Report : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment 3250 word report (80%) 750 word CPD Log (20%) Method of Reassessment Resubmission of the failed components.
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