ST4D02 - Work-Based Project 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ST4D02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Work-Based Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Lauren Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Sian Jenkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To critically apply academic and professional models, frameworks, and theories to deliver a project addressing a practical issue in the workplace.
Content Summary
This is an applied learning module in which students will critically apply the skills, theories and models of the course in their work environment.
Students will work with their employer and supervisor to identify a suitable research project that is both of genuine interest to the employer and relates to the leadership models, service improvement or other content covered in the course. Seminars will critically explore research methods, the management of the research project and the relationship between academic theory and the project work.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 18 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 336 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | On completion the module, the student will be able to research and apply appropriate academic and professional models/frameworks/theories to critically evaluate the public service workplace. |
| LO2 | On completion of the module, the student will be able to critically evaluate and synthesize current research and appropriate research methods in their specialist area and will be able to apply knowledge and understanding of their subject area |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation of a detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by students. The presentation will be delivered to a mixed audience which could possibly include host organisations, NHS staff and academic staff. | 30 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A professional briefing report which highlights the key findings of the primary and secondary data collection. This will be collated with all other reports and presented in a briefing back at the presentation event. | 0 | 1000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |