2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5262M Professional Development & Skills 3

15 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Dr Andrew Ross
Email: A.N.Ross@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

All students will have done an undergraduate degree in Engineering, or Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences or Environmental Science.

Pre-requisites

SOEE5260M	Professional Development & Skills 1
SOEE5261M	Professional Development & Skills 2

Module replaces

COMP5992M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will develop a range of generic skills covering core areas of communication skills (written, oral, visual), enterprise, knowledge transfer and commercial awareness, working in teams and public engagement that underpin successful achievement in a wide range of future careers. The options on this module consists of participation in generic skills courses provided by the central training providers (OD&PL, IT, Library), the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences or outside bodies. The courses chosen must be at an appropriate level and be agreed between the student and his/her supervisors and module leader. The aim of the courses must be to strengthen or develop generic skills. Students will engage in critical self-reflection through personal development planning (PDP).

Objectives

The objective of this module is to aid the student in developing and enhancing their research performance, employability, professionalism and engagement with society. The module will develop a range of generic skills that underpin successful achievement in a wide range of future careers.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

1) Understanding of relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices;

2) Information management skills;

3) Communication skills (oral, visual and written);

4) Understanding of relevant ethical and legal issues connected with research;

5) Application of effective project management through the setting of research goals, intermediate milestones and prioritisation of activities;

6) Understanding and contributing to the success of formal and informal teams;

7) Generic skills appropriate for PhD level and deemed relevant for the research project and development of the academic career of the student;

8) Develop the capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice;

9) Develop a reflective approach to personal development.

Skills outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1) Develop skills and understanding of subject-specific industrial or research organisation research methodologies with emphasis on planning and implementing investigations with guidance from academic and organisation placement mentors;

2) Develop project-specific knowledge required for the PhD project.

Syllabus

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	65	1.00	65.00
Independent online learning hours			25.00
Private study hours			60.00
Total Contact hours			65.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Each student will follow their own tailored Training and Professional Development Plan (TPDP) and compile a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP).

Progress will be monitored at supervisory meetings by the student’s supervisor and by the CDT Programme Leader.

The Professional Development Portfolio will be reviewed, and a 1,000 word reflective report by the student at the end of the year will be assessed.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Report	40.00
Reflective log	Reflective log and spreadsheet of training attended	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 21/05/2024

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