Gaining fundamental academic knowledge is a major goal for the individual modules of your degree; however, in order to apply this knowledge into your future career path requires that students effectively communicate this knowledge and importantly identify the “transferable skills” to maximise employability. This module therefore aims to develop and nurture a number of key transferable skills such as communication, team working, numeracy and attention to detail. A series of classes will introduce and apply data analysis and interpretation techniques (focussing on DAI and report writing skills utilising large data sets collected during the respective field courses, BS213/BS215), but also engagement into contemporary environmental issues relevant to your degrees (which will be delivered through student led learning discussion sessions). Students will also focus on identifying specific career options and the skills, qualities and aptitudes required, planning a career path, understanding the job application process and developing CV and cover letter writing skills.
Learning outcomes:
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in career planning and job application skills, including CV and cover letter writing
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the literature in a field relevant to a specific career path.
3. Demonstrate engagement with the career planning process.
4. Develop a career action plan and identify personal development needs.
5. Develop key skills in reading and evaluating scientific papers, information retrieval, SPF writing and independent learning.
6. Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication and data analysis and interpretation, along with experience working in different roles within a team.
- Module Supervisor: Nicola Slee