
Course unit details:
Applied Study Period
Unit code | EDUC30252 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 6 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Offered by | Education |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit is the third and final Applied Study Period (ASP) on BA (Hons) Management, Leadership and Leisure. Students are required to critically evaluate their practical and theoretical knowledge. This evaluation is to be completed in a work or academic context through the presentation of their learning and reflections from this time. The unit requires both an individual report and verbal presentation submission. The assessment allows students to apply the learning from their studies on MLL in real-life working environments. Critical and analytical analysis from this experience allows students to showcase their Employability and prepare them for future graduate employment.
Aims
This unit aims to:
- Provide an opportunity for students to critically evaluate their practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in work or academic-related context
- Provide practical experience to support the theoretical elements of the course,
- Broaden individual skills and knowledge through targeted application and practice within an industrial setting,
- Act as a basis for further career development and networking.
Learning outcomes
Category of outcome | Students should be able to: |
Knowledge and understanding |
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Intellectual skills |
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Practical skills |
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Transferable skills and personal qualities |
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Teaching and learning methods
The majority of learning hours in this unit is in work or academic-based locations. As their third Applied Study Period students are now required to critically evaluate their skills and knowledge in practice further. This will enable them to successfully move into graduate positions.
Assessment methods
Assessment task | Length | Weighting within the unit (if relevant) |
Report | 3000 words | 60% |
Oral Presentation | 15 minutes | 40% |
Feedback methods
Feedback will be available on Blackboard
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Fieldwork | 100 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Miriam Firth | Unit coordinator |