PCS-10003 - Academic, Personal and Employability Development
Coordinator: Ross Wilkie Room: MSPC1.74 Tel: +44 1782 7 34845
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module will introduce the student to three areas of development which will support their progress across the BSc (Hons) Public Health programme:
Academic development, including academic writing and referencing
Future employability development, including writing and communication skills
Personal development, including personal development planning, managing own health and wellbeing, and reflection.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify and explore themes for personal development relating to the undertaking of the Public Health programme through reflective processes: 1
identify and examine individual academic learning needs through a personal development plan: 1

Study hours

25 hours face to face time - 15 hours lectures, 10 hours seminars
3 hours library support
2 hours portfolio support
120 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
A 2,000-word portfolio
A 2,000-word portfolio including a personal development plan, and related employability resources to include self assessment tools and reflective activities