PHYS3505 Professional Skills in Physics
5 Credits Class Size: 140
Module manager: Dr Alison Voice
Email: A.M.Voice@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2025/26
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 Physics or equivalent
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Create a LinkedIn profile.
2. Create an application for a job / further study
3. Contribute to a team producing a funding proposal for research / development in alternative energy.
4. Manage time and deliver work to deadlines.
Syllabus
Preparation for next career move.
Professional styles of communication.
Teamwork and real life problem solving.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Seminar |
11 |
1 |
11 |
| Private study hours |
39 |
| Total Contact hours |
11 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
50 |
Private study
Preparation for activities and assignments
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Group work sessions/drop in sessions/emails will facilitate formative feedback to students
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Assignment |
Job Application |
50 |
| Assignment |
Group Research Proposal |
50 |
| Assignment |
LinkedIn Profile (Pass/Fail) |
0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, but group assignments will be undertaken individually if necessary.
To pass this module, students must submit a serious attempt at all
assessments and a passing attempt at all assessments labelled pass/fail
above.
Reading List
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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