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Core Module Information
Module title: Accredited work based learning (placement)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: JAC09114
Module leader: Pauline Miller Judd
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

For this module, students are required to find and negotiate their own placement that reflects the content and context of their degree programme. Each placement must have a minimum duration of 120 hours. Instruction and supervision at the outset will focus on guidance for sourcing suitable placements, developing CVs and covering letters, and establishing and negotiating learning outcomes with the placement mentor. Additional support will cover critical reflection, compiling a portfolio, and report writing.Upon completion of the placement, students must submit both a reflective and analytical written report and a portfolio of work completed during the placement. These submissions should demonstrate the ability to reflect and critically evaluate the placement experience, the transferable skills and knowledge gained, and personal and professional development achieved throughout the placement. If a placement is not found or cannot be completed, an alternative assessment focused on employability will be offered.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Undertake a negotiation process with an external organisation regarding a placement and the module-related tasks to be performed.

LO2: Demonstrate a professional attitude and approach to work-related tasks on placement and in interactions with industry professionals.

LO3: Critically reflect on your experience and learning throughout the placement.

LO4: Critically reflect on your development as a professional communication practitioner.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pauline Miller Judd
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 6 Seminars will set expectations for your placement. You will engage with the module leader and Student Futures to work on CVs, cover letters and external professional profiles. You will reflect on your experiences to date and your future career plans.
Online Guided independent study 72 You will engage with research about appropriate placement providers. You will update your CV and external profiles to a professional standard. You will engage with potential placement employers and negotiate tasks. You will also critically reflect on your experience, both throughout the placement and after it has finished.
Other PLACEMENT 120 You will engage with a communication related placement by agreement with the module leader. You will engage with professional level tasks and critically reflect on this throughout your experience.
Face To Face Project Supervision 2 You will have one to one support from your module leader throughout the process. This may be used to support your placement search, for a placement visit, or to reflect on your experiences when developing your assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 20 2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 1000 words eq. A portfolio of work undertaken on the placement with a short reflective critique on each piece. You will negotiate with the module leader as to what content should be included in your portfolio.
Placement (Report) 80 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words You will write a reflective report that engages in critical and analytical reflection of the work you were engaged in, transferable skills & knowledge, and your professional and academic development as a result of the placement. The submission date will be agreed with you, dependent on when your placement commences. Should your placement not materialise, or you be unable to complete it, an alternative employability assessment will be set for you.
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

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