Module SSI2002 for 2016/7
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SSI2002: Data Analysis in the Workplace
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Aims
This will provide you with an opportunity to apply quantitative research methods learned in your degree in a professional environment. The module aims to develop your commercial awareness by reflecting on the nature of an organization; and the context within which that organization operates and your role within it. It will also familiarize you with the employment practices of application and recruitment, induction, health and safety procedures and self-appraisal.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Define the process of job acquisition and be able to source a placement or job opportunity for yourself; 2. Demonstrate understanding of the commercial environment within which companies operate and its impact; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Demonstrate understanding of the social, economic, cultural and administrative considerations which influence employment settings for social science graduates; 4. Collect information for yourself, manage information and select appropriate social science data and research strategies for application within an employment setting; |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Produce information to make yourself attractive to future employers and present this information in CVs, applications and interviews; and 6. Demonstrate practical work based skills and experience and the ability to recognise the skills needed in relation to particular job/career opportunities. |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
• Understanding the workplace
• Commercial Awareness
• Employability skills
• Careers consultation
• Sourcing placements and jobs
• The recruitment process
• How to get the most out of your placement
• Using your experience
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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10 | 40 | 100 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Taught sessions | 10 | Pre-placement preparation workshops (5x2 hours) |
Work placement | 100 | Undertaking data analysis in the workplace |
Guided independent study | 40 | Completion of coursework |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Useful materials on many aspects of learning from experience are also available online at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/employability/