BSc Computer Science with Mathematics (Industrial)

Year 3

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able to:

* Apply their specialist knowledge and understanding gained during their studies into the workplace context
* Demonstrate enhanced practical knowledge, experience and skill in areas such as commerce, manufacturing and research relevant to their programme of study
* Understand how to apply their work-based learning to other areas of personal development, including academic performance
* Present their skills and knowledge effectively to prospective employers
* Reflect on experiences and identify their own strengths and areas for development
* Demonstrate an understanding of employment and career opportunities

Transferable (key) skills

The Industrial Placement will provide an opportunity to develop a set of transferable skills. On completion of the placement, students should be able to show evidence of the following skills:

* Planning and organisation
* Communication skills (written and oral)
* Independent working
* Initiative
* Time management
* Team working
* Creative problem solving
* Self-direction and personal development
* Self-awareness and reflection
* Professionalism
* Commercial awareness

Assessment

Coursework
A Report to include: skills development appraisal; description of Placement Provider's business and organisation; description of placement activities; portfolio of evidence.

% of formal assessment: 80.00

Oral Presentation
An account of the placement experience in reference to personal and academic skills development.
% of formal assessment: 20.00

Total percentage (Assessed Coursework) 100.00