2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMP8003 Placement (Year 3)
120 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Andy Bulpitt
Email: A.J.Bulpitt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisites
| COMP8002 | Placement (Year 2) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This one year placement is part of the Apprenticeship Programme with PricewaterhouseCoopers for development towards a specialism pathway.Objectives
This programme aims to- develop the student towards a specialised pathway by alignment with specific technology sub-competencies/teams at PwC;
- to further develop and increase the student’s technical specialisms, business acumen, professional confidence and stakeholder management skills through the exposure of being a part of client project teams.
Learning outcomes
Be able to
- demonstrate a deep understanding of business organisation at the workplace;
- apply specialised technical knowledge within a client project team environment;
- project manage with professional, interpersonal and business skills;
- understand how to apply their work-based learning to other areas of personal development, including academic performance;
- communicate technical ideas and solutions effectively in writing and verbally for a business environment.
Syllabus
Students will have a one year work placement between levels 2 and 3, where they will work with specialised technical teams with the aim of developing towards a specific pathway for the further study. The students will produce clear, yet concise, written report/s in an appropriate format to summarise and reflect their learning. The placement will be arranged by PwC - on the job training elements will provide students with a fully supported and mentored environment that will enable them to develop all skills, both technical and soft.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Placement | 1 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Private study hours | 0.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 1,200.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 1,200.00 | ||
Private study
As this is a paid apprenticeship scheme, the student will be directed by the supervisor at the workplace.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
PwC’s monitoring and reviewing process will be followed. Students will also be monitored through regular contact between the University Personal Tutor and the Workplace Supervisor. The University Personal Tutor will visit the workplace at least once by the halfway point of the placement (where possible).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Placement report - To include: skills development appraisal; description of workplace business and organisation; description of placement activities; portfolio of evidence | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 | |
The Placement Reports should be submitted to both the School of Computing and to the PwC. The final assessment of the Placement Reports will be returned by the School, taking into consideration the input from the Supervisors at PwC. Completion of all elements of assessment is compulsory to pass the module. No marks are attached to any element of assessment, but feedback will be provided. In the event of a report not meeting pass standard, students will be permitted the opportunity to resubmit the report, or elements within the report, as appropriate, within one month of receiving their result.
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