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PS52056: Professional skills development

[Page last updated: 22 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWPF 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Reflective portfolio (CWPF 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students will: Be able to identify the skills required for a variety of careers relevant to the field Be able to reflect on their own skills and identify ways in which they can improve these Start to develop thoughts and strategies regarding continuing professional development post-graduation Demonstrate an understanding of the issues of leadership, effective communication, and productive collaboration with peers in research and professional settings Plan, monitor, adjust and document self-learning to improve performance (e.g. continuing professional development; CPD) Engage in structured reflection on own performance and skills development


Synopsis: Prepare for finding and securing professional roles that combine economics and psychology, and begin to develop relevant expertise. You'll learn about career pathways open to you, and identify and begin your journey to develop the abilities and experience you'll need. You'll do this through critical self-reflection. You'll explore areas like: - teamwork and conflict resolution - leadership - professional development

Content: This unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with their own personal development, synthesising knowledge from a variety of sources to set out goals and plans for personal development aligned with career aspirations. Practical, relevant, work-based skills will be focused upon, for example, written and oral communication for a variety of audiences, time management and workload planning. Students will engage in structured reflection on their own performance and skills development.

Course availability:

PS52056 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

Notes:

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