Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes are in line with SEEC Level 7 level descriptors. 9.1 Knowledge and understanding On successful completion graduates should: Have a deep and systematic understanding within the field of study and its interrelationship with other relevant disciplines. Demonstrate(s) an understanding of current theoretical and methodological approaches and how these affect the way the knowledge base is interpreted. 9.2 Cognitive and intellectual skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: Conceptualisation and Critical Thinking Uses ideas at a high level of abstraction. Develops critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methodologies or practices and suggests new concepts or approaches Problem Solving, Research & Enquiry Designs and undertakes substantial investigations to address significant areas of theory and/or practice. Selects appropriate advanced methodological approaches and critically evaluates their effectiveness. Synthesis and creativity Flexibly and creatively applies knowledge in unfamiliar contexts, synthesises ideas or information in innovative ways, and generates transformative solutions. Analysis and evaluation Undertakes analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence/data and judges the appropriateness of the enquiry methodologies used. Recognises and argues for alternative. 9.3 Key and transferable skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: Operational context Operate in complex and unpredictable and/or specialised contexts, requiring selection and application from a wide range of advanced techniques and information sources. Autonomy and responsibility for actions
Undertakes analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence/data and judges the appropriateness of the enquiry methodologies used. Recognises and argues for alternative. 3.0 Students will have demonstrated: A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights at or informed by the forefront of their academic disciplines, field of study or area of professional practice; A comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship; Conceptual understanding that enables the student (a) to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline (b) to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and where appropriate to propose new hypotheses. The ability to study independently in the subject The ability to: Solve problems in creative and innovative ways The ability to: To use initiative and take responsibility To apply knowledge and skills from the programme into relevant real world contexts, by identifying the appropriate resources, skills and partners needed to achieve this. Key and transferable skills Operational context Operates in complex and unpredictable and/or specialised contexts, requiring selection and application from a wide range of advanced techniques and information sources. SURF703 SURF 705 C1- 100%
Students will have demonstrated: Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create an interpret knowledge in the discipline; Key and transferable skills Autonomy and responsibility for actions Acts with initiative in and accessing support, within professional or given guidelines, accepting full accountability for outcomes Key and transferable skills Team working Collaborate with others as part of a creative team and contribute to the learning environment by effective listening, problem solving and empowering others. 4.0 Students will be able to: Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and audiences; The ability to: make decisions in challenging situations The ability to: communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media. To use co-design working with a range of multidisciplinary partners, using originality in tackling and solving problems through an entrepreneurial approach. Employment related skills Adaptation to Context Autonomously adapts performance to multiple contexts. SURF704 SURF705 C1- 100% Students will be able to: Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; Employment related skills Performance Autonomously implements and evaluates improvements to performance drawing on innovative or sectoral best practice.