Personal Development

Personal Development Planning (PDP) is about making the most of your experiences at University, and planning for your future. We’re all different, so for you this might mean a whole range of things – from developing your personal skills and confidence, taking up a new activity or planning your first steps on a chosen career path.

Access to your student record, a ‘structured and supported’ process of PDP and an opportunity to create records to support your personal development together make up what is known as a ‘Progress File’ – a set of entitlements that all universities have to provide for their students.

Why is PDP important?

If you engage seriously in PDP, you should be better equipped to: 

• Identify your personal goals, and work towards them.
• Transfer skills you are developing to new situations.
• Become more effective, independent and confident in your approach to your studies and employability.
• Articulate your strengths and competencies to others.

Personal Development Planning allows you to reflect continuously upon your learning and skills achievements at University. For more details of how it works see the PDP pages on the University website.