3B008E - The Impact Challenge 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 3B008E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Impact Challenge | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Wheeler | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Seale, Rhian Newman, Emmajane Mantle | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101273 - combined studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To enable students to collaboratively design, deliver, and present a team-based Grand Challenge project addressing a real-world issue aligned to a USW Accelerator.
To develop students’ skills in enquiry, problem-solving, teamwork and communication, providing a foundation for Level 4 study.
Content Summary
This module provides students with the opportunity to design, deliver, and present a Grand Challenge project within their chosen subject area. It serves as the capstone experience for the Foundation Year, enabling students to integrate and apply the academic and practical skills developed across their previous modules.
Students will choose and define a real-world issue or challenge linked to USW Accelerators, formulate an appropriate response or proposed solution, and select suitable methods of enquiry, design, or development to address the challenge. Through this process, students will develop skills in collaborative project planning, ideation, secondary research and analysis, problem-solving, and academic communication.
The Impact Challenge will be undertaken as a team project, reflecting the value of collaborative working in academic and professional contexts.
By completing this module, students will demonstrate their ability to work effectively with peers, manage a sustained piece of work as part of a team, and communicate their proposed solution or findings effectively.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 170 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 14 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate effective teamwork and project management skills in collaborative tasks. |
| LO2 | Communicate ideas, processes, and outcomes clearly and appropriately to different audiences. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Students must synthesise complex information, demonstrating their understanding of module content in a concise and visual manner. | 0 | 1500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |