CDMF32: Graduate Employers and Labour Markets (Certificate)

Module Provider:

School of Continuing Education

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

M

Terms in which taught:

Module Convenor:

PT McCash

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Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
The module aims to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of working with graduate employers and labour markets; and to evaluate and apply this in the higher education careers work context.

Assessable learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge and understanding. By the end of the module, through undertaking relevant reading and research, students will be able to: identify the context in which employer-related work is carried out; recognise employer and graduate needs; describe sources of labour market research; identify relevant career development theory and ethics; and record labour market findings.
2. Evaluation. By the end of the module students will be able to: evaluate work with graduate employers; appraise graduate labour markets; and make recommendations based on this evaluation.
3. Application. By the end of the module students will be able to apply the knowledge and understanding gained to their own service context and identify professional development needs appropriate to their role.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
1/ Understanding graduate labour markets.
2/ Liaising with graduate employers in contrasting service contexts.
3/ Applying career development theory and ethics.
4/ Engaging in evaluation: issues and debates.
5/ Professional development.

The module is delivered via open learning materials which consist of a workbook and set readings

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
Students complete the open learning materials and submit a 2500 word report.

Relative percentage of coursework : 100%

Penalties for late submission: Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.

Examinations: Nil

Requirements for a pass: 50%.

Reassessment arrangements: Students will be asked to resubmit the coursework. The re-submission must take place within three months of the request date after discussion with the Programme Director.