BSc Psychology / Course details

Support the development of practical, intellectual and interpersonal skills that will boost students’ employability and lead to positive career destinations. Encourage students to reflect both on their personal and professional development in order to increase awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, particularly in the field of digital capability. Require students to develop an effective and professional CV and Cover Letter that clearly describe relevant experiences and provide evidence to demonstrate attributes and skills relevant to a specific role. To create at least a basic LinkedIn profile and link to it via the CV. Provide students with optional assignments to support their own career goals and development needs and encourage personal reflection on progress towards employability goals.

Require students to manage their time across the academic year to meet a target for collecting SEPS credits. Allow students to demonstrate professional courtesy and conduct in arranging and participating in research projects.

This unit will be taught via lectures and workshops. 

Appreciate the requirements of an effective graduate CV, Cover Letter, and job Interview; Understand the extent to which personal attributes and behaviours enhance employability; Identify careers that are open to Psychology students; Appreciate the requirements for specific career paths in Psychology or related areas; gain experience in recruitment activities and appreciate strengths and areas for personal development

Reflect on learning experiences and incorporate them into personal objectives and development both short and long term; Recognise and articulate the key transferable skills that employers (relevant to me) are looking for; be able to confidently communicate achievements supporting them with well-developed examples; apply professional writing skills to developing an engaging and informative CV and Cover Letter.

Prepare effectively for a job interview or assessment centre

Digital Capability

Use software tools to create online blog; Use software designed to produce attractive and engaging presentations; demonstrate information, image and media literacies; demonstrate awareness of safeguarding your digital identity; make effective use of digital communication and collaboration software.

Professional/workplace skills

Take direction and supervision and work within defined guidelines;

Be able to confidently communicate skills and experiences in a job interview or assessment exercise; apply outcome of reflection to revising action plans

Demonstrate ways of thinking and acting like a professional; demonstrate professional communication skills (oral and written); collaboratively work with others to make progress on a task; inform and influence decision-making; demonstrate time management and the ability to prioritise effectively; deliver a concise and engaging presentation or application to an interested audience; demonstrate courteous and professional conduct in working with peers and other professionals; develop skills in reflective practice.

Completion of Career Self Efficacy and Self-rated Digital Capability Scale - Pass/Fail

CV - 30%

Reflective Blog - 30%

Option 1, Assessment Centre - 40% 

Option 2 - Development Workshop - 40%

SEPS Credits - Pass/Fail

Students will receive written feedback and a grade (where relevant)

All necessary resources will be provided on Bb.