CHEM41210 Professional Career Developmen

Academic Year 2023/2024

*This module is open only to students registered to School of Chemistry Taught MSc programmes*

In the competitive graduate jobs market, graduates need to be aware of the skills for which the employers are looking, and be confident that they can provide evidence of these during the recruitment process. This Professional Career Development module has been designed to give students a competitive advantage in the market place. Regular guidance, job search and interview skills support, with both academics and recruitment experts will take place throughout the academic year. Participants complete an assessment of the job landscape, understanding the roles which graduates from this module can facilitate in industry. In addition, self- and peer-assessment of graduate skills and requirements, will prepare students for the next step in their career. A group project working on early stage research projects brings students into groups to effectively develop team working skills, delegation of suitable tasks and competencies, develop leadership skills and learn about the members of your class from all different backgrounds.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should:
- Understand current industrial practice in the workplace and be aware of career opportunities and how to identify them
- Be able to write a C.V. and cover letter and in particular know how to customise CVs to specific job applications
- Understand the career planning process and be able to plan their career more effectively
- Know how to search effectively for information for assignments, projects and career opportunities
- Be familiar with the skills required by employers, have evaluated the skills they have already developed that are important for career success and practiced and developed their skills e.g. communication skills, project management skills, team working
- Work effectively as part of a team and develop interpersonal skills that are vital for the industrial jobs market

Indicative Module Content:

Career Investigations Report
CV & Cover Letter
Group project

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Specified Learning Activities

44
Total

56
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning; critical writing; reflective learning; case-based learning; student presentations, 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Module-long assessment includes oral presentation, CV preparation and group work. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Paul Evans Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Caitriona Farrell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Leona Barry Tutor
Ms Edel Caraway Tutor
Ms Karina Septore Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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