Study information

Work Placement - 2019 entry

MODULE TITLEWork Placement CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEECM3902 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS Minimum of 4 weeks in the Summer before the final year 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 40
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

During the summer vacation prior to entering the final year, each student is required to obtain practical or research experience by undertaking a period of a minimum of four weeks duration working with industry/organisation, or on a research project. The placement will give you practical skills, a better idea of working professionally, the opportunity to earn a good reference and possibly a job offer. The placement report gives experience of writing and receiving feedback on a report ahead of the third year project.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module provides you with experience of working in industry/an organisation or on a research project. You will keep a journal to ensure that you can show evidence of an effective, relevant and useful work experience to record on your CV and to show to prospective employers upon graduation.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1.   Demonstrate you have gained useful experience and awareness of the world of work;
 
2.   Demonstrate use of mathematical, statistical and/or computational techniques in a work place setting;

 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

3.   Appreciate the relevance of mathematical sciences in the work place;
 
4.   Apply academic skills from the degree programme to real world problems;

 

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5.   Prepare a concise report to a professional standard and to a strict deadline;
 
6.   Write and keep a reflective journal;
 
7.   Discuss the key features of a learning experience;
 
8.   Appreciate the constraints imposed in a work place situation;
 
9.   Respond positively to work appraisal;
 
10. Reflect critically on your experience;
 
11. Develop some of the following skills: communication, assertiveness, presentation, team working, meeting, negotiation, time management, stress management, and problem solving skills, while in the world of work.
 
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

A short session is arranged with your cohort during your second year of studies to explain the requirements of the work placement report and to understand the procedures for arranging a non disclosure agreement (NDA) if necessary. A work placement handbook is provided to you laying out the requirements of the placement, the report and the obligations of yourself to the employer and to the university. There will be regular sessions throughout year 2 as preparation for the placement. Placement opportunities will be advertised when they become available.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 8 Guided Independent Study 22 Placement / Study Abroad 120
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Preparation for Placements
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Introduction to reflective practice
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Introduction to professional project management
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities 2 Placement debriefing and assessment preparation
Guided Independent Study 22 Assessment preparation and write up
Placement 120 Minimum of 4 week work placement or research project

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Not applicable      

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Placement project report 40 2,000 words (or equivalent) 1-5, 11 Written and oral
Placement project poster 20 1 side A1 (or equivalent) 1-4 Written and oral
Reflective journal 20 1,000 words (or equivalent) 6-11 Written and oral
Coursework overall evaluation based on employers or project provider report 20 Employer/project provider evaluation report 1, 4, 9 Written and oral

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Summative Assessment Additional assessment As Above August Ref/Def Period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

All referred/deferred assessments will be by re-submission of assignments. The mark for the Employers Report will be carried over.

 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

 

Reading list for this module:

Not applicable.

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 7th May 2015 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 1st August 2019
KEY WORDS SEARCH Interdisciplinary mathematics; Mathematical sciences; Ecology; Renewable Energy; Policy; Society.

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