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PH259-120 Work Placement Year

Department
Philosophy
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Christoph Hoerl
Credit value
120
Module duration
52 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
Work placement provider

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Introductory description

N/A

Module aims

To provide students with the opportunity to
Complete an undergraduate work placement
Develop experience of, and confidence in, essential workplace skills.
Develop in a commercial, professional, industrial, or other environment skills previously pursued in an academic setting.
Improve foreign language skills [in placements where the language is not English]

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The syllabus will vary as each placement may be different. A job description should be provided by the placement provider. The syllabus will comprise undertaking the approved work placement and maintaining a monthly summary whilst on placement. The workload must be a minimum of 1,200 hours to maintain equivalence with that expected for a 120-credit module.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • The application in a non-academic environment of critical, analytical and interpersonal skills developed in pursuit of their disciplinary studies.
  • Understanding of the work environment and their contribution to it.
  • The development of high level transferrable skills such as confidence, communication, flexibility, time management, team working.
  • Where appropriate, the development of social and cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness.
  • Understanding of how to apply work-based learning to other areas of personal development.
  • The ability to reflect on personal and professional progress, cogently and judiciously.
  • An ability to decide, plan and thrive in the world of work.

Subject specific skills

TBC

Transferable skills

TBC

Study time

Type Required
Placement 1,000 hours (83%)
Private study 200 hours (17%)
Total 1,200 hours

Private study description

No private study requirements defined for this module.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A2
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Reflective Diary 100% Yes (extension)

A reflective learning diary recording the student’s experiences of the placement year and a 3,000-word written summary related to the stated outcomes of the module. The summary should contain contextual information on the host organisation, a description of and reflection on the process undertaken to secure the placement, its development, any reports submitted by the placement provider, the skills developed and how they relate to personal, academic and career development. Summary to be submitted in advance of September Exam boards at the end of the placement year.
Feedback on assessment

Students will be required to record their experiences and progress through a monthly summary which will be read by the work placement tutor. Feedback will be provided by the workplace tutor who will also provide assistance if required.

Courses

This module is Core for:

  • UPHA-L1CB Undergraduate Economics, Psychology and Philosophy (with Intercalated Year)
    • Year 3 of L1CH Economics, Psychology and Philosophy (Economics with Philosophy Pathway) (with Intercalated Year)
    • Year 3 of L1CJ Economics, Psychology and Philosophy (Philosophy and Psychology Pathway) (with Intercalated Year)
    • Year 3 of L1CB Economics, Psychology and Philosophy (with Intercalated Year)
  • Year 3 of UPHA-V702 Undergraduate Philosophy (with Work Placement)
  • Year 3 of UPHA-VQ74 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature (with Work Placement)

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 3 of UMAA-GV18 Undergraduate Mathematics and Philosophy with Intercalated Year
  • Year 3 of UPHA-VQ73 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature with Intercalated Year
  • UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
    • Year 3 of V7MS Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite with Economics Major) (with Intercalated Year)
    • Year 3 of V7MQ Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 3 of V7MM Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite) (with Intercalated year)
  • Year 3 of UPHA-V7MX Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law (with Intercalated Year)