Sociology and Criminology

Professional Skills: Career Management Kickstart

Module code: L3132
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Portfolio

On this module, you’ll prepare for the job market, improving your professional skills through instruction, practical scenarios and self-reflection.

You’ll cover:

career exploration
what you can do with your degree
academic writing and communication skills
real world employment scenarios
professional conduct
career management essentials (adverts, job titles, CVs, interviewing)
communication skills for effective oral presentations
graphical aids for oral presentations
writing skills for academic and report writing
professional conduct including codes of professional conduct, artificial intelligence and emerging new technologies.

Demonstrate knowledge and understand of employability issues relevant to the course of study undertaken
Demonstrate engagement with a range of approaches to employability
Demonstrate self-reflection and awareness of own learning journey
Present work using a variety of methods appropriate to the content of the module