5B003E - Change the World: The Charity Challenge 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B003E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Change the World: The Charity Challenge | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachael Rees-Jones, Sarah Campbell | ||
| Module Team: | Liam Newton | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100811 - creative management | 101221 - enterprise and entrepreneurship | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ strategic problem-solving abilities, particularly in terms of applying knowledge they have developed in previous modules to a larger strategic goal.
To raise students’ awareness of the larger challenges facing society the impact of these on the professions they will be entering.
To foster students’ ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
Content Summary
This module, taking the form of a ‘grand challenge’ aims to develop students’ graduate attributes in an interdisciplinary context. The module sits in the middle of the second year, and is shared between different undergraduate courses across the university, including business and creative courses.
Students will be presented with a strategic challenge in line with one of the USW Accelerators (creative innovation; sustainable environment; health and wellbeing; and crime, security and justice). The challenge will be set by an industry partner and launched by a government representative. Students will then have to work in interdisciplinary teams to develop a solution to the challenge set, presenting their solution as a project-based outcome at an industry showcase event.
The specific challenge set and accelerator will change on a yearly basis, allowing the module to retain currency.
Through completing this challenge, students will develop their ability to problem-solve and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 6 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 50 |
| Groupwork | 50 |
| Guided Study | 114 |
| Formative Assessment | 20 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply disciplinary knowledge and understanding to address a larger societal challenge. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to present possible solutions to societal challenges |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | The assessment requires students to present the solution they have developed to the grand challenge set at the start of the module. This can be structured in any format the student group chooses, including (but not limited to) long form text, film, creative outputs, media production, etc. Allowing students choice in assessment is inclusive by design, and using a group-based assessment allows students to evidence their collaboration and teamwork. | 60 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |