This module supports the academic and professional development of the Arts and Humanities students by helping them better plan and manage their careers. It improves career readiness and enhances employability across a range of sectors, including the private and public sector and the creative and cultural industries. It widens students' skill set, and offers the opportunity to reflect on, develop and apply skills and subject-specific knowledge in today’s job market. Students will learn how to effectively present their skills in a variety of formats including CVs and cover letters; and how to search, prepare and apply for relevant jobs. They will develop team work skills, networking and confidence, and critically reflect on the current state of and trends in the job market. This module takes a reflective approach to career management allowing students to evaluate their own values, attributes and needs, as well as to develop a better understanding of the skills requirements and recruitment processes for employment, freelance and portfolio careers.
Private Study: 2
Contact Hours: 8
Total: 10
Main assessment methods
Participation only (pass/fail)
Reassessment methods
Like for like
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Conceptualise how subject-specific knowledge can be applied in different professional contexts.
2 Reflect on and evaluate skills acquired through their studies in relation to different career prospects.
3 Apply a reflective approach to career management and evaluate their own values, attributes and needs.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Effectively plan their careers and update their plans as they develop professionally.
2 Identify the level of their career-readiness, self-reflect on skill gaps and action plan in order to be work ready.
3 Convincingly present their skills, in a variety of formats including CVs and cover letters, and search, prepare and apply for relevant jobs.
4 Demonstrate skills in teamwork and networking, and develop confidence.
5 Critically reflect on the current state of and trends in the job market
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