Module manager: Dr Stephen Gorman
Email: S.A.Gorman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Completion of Level 2 of a programme in Chemistry or Natural Sciences to an appropriate standard, and the obtaining of a suitable placement in industry
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module students will have developed a wide range of skills through completion of a paid work placement in a professional context at graduate level.
They will also have developed and practised personal transferable skill such as identifying objectives, negotiating the strategy and tactics to be used in achieving such objectives, written and oral communication and working within a team.
There is no set syllabus for this experiential workplace module. The syllabus will be agreed between the student, academic and industrial supervisor. For example, typical placements may include those within the chemical industry, IT or Finance.
The programme of work carried out during the placement will be agreed by arrangement with the student, academic supervisor and industrial supervisor within the overall objectives described above.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support by Host Establishment | 0 | 0 | 1200 |
| Private study hours | 0 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 1200 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 1200 | ||
To be agreed by arrangement with the student, academic supervisor and industrial supervisor within the overall objectives described above.
In addition, there may also be a programme of course-work as appropriate = 1200 hours.
- Regular progress meetings within the company to be arranged between the student and industrial supervisor
- 3 x half day meetings with the academic supervisor to be arranged with the student.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | A written report on their work placement | 60 |
| Oral Presentation | Verbal presentation on placement work and skills development | 20 |
| Placement Assessment | Skills assessment by industrial supervisor | 0 |
| Report | Non-confidential report to be returned to the university for second marking and viewable by external examiners | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
A satisfactory assessment of skills development from the industrial supervisor is required in order to pass the module. Project report to be submitted for assessment at the end of the placement. The report may be marked on-site, rather than in Leeds, if required for confidentiality reasons. A non-confidential report must be submitted to the School which is second marked and can be viewed by the external examiners. An assessment proforma will also be completed by the company supervisor at the same time. The presentation will be given on site or online. The placement year will be awarded on a pass / fail basis.
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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