For the PGDip.students will have: 1-6 C. Practical skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to: Research and critically review information sources Select and appropriate qualitative and quantitative practice and research skills in collecting, analysing and using data to determine outcomes. Independently prepare and plan a realistic and appropriate research proposal with particular reference to the management of time and other resources Make an effective individual presentation and contribute to a group presentation using appropriate supporting visual and oral presentation skills. Synthesise the above skills in the successful implementation and writing up of a research project or technical reports For the PGDip.students will have: 1, 2, 4, 5 Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through lectures that provide basic information on key investigation techniques and through a range of workshops in core and optional modules. These workshops will involve students in a range of group activities, data collection exercises, presentation preparations and will provide opportunities for peer and self-appraisal. Assessment Method Students’ practical skills are assessed by: The final dissertation report which will assess most of these skills and in addition some modules include assessment where there is a practical element for e.g. the bibliographic exercise in the research Methods module. Other coursework will assess student ability to write in a number of different styles and formats D. Graduate Skills Teaching/learning methods
for the PG Dip will take the four core modules plus either 2 options or 1 option plus module to have the future choice to progress to MSc level. 12.2 Levels and modules. This section contains a more detailed description level-by-level of the programme structure, modules and credits. Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Progression Requirements MSc/PG Dip Students must take all of the following: PRS4510 Global Sustainability Issues & Practice (15 credits) PRS4520 Applied Sustainability Case Study (15 credits) PRS4530 Environmental Law and Governance (15 credits) PRS4700 Environmental Assessment and Management (15 credits) MSc. Also PG Dip for choice of future progression to MSc PRS4299 Research Methods (30 credits) MSc Only PRS4699 MSc project (60 credits) Option 1 PRS4999 Professional Experience Placement or Virtual Placement (30 credits) Option 2 PRS4431 Fundamentals of Risk (15 credits) PRS4435 Flood Risk Management (15 credits) Option 3 LEX4130 Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility (30 credits) MSc: Student must successfully complete PRS4299 Research Methods module before proceeding to the PRS4699 MSc project. Student must pass all compulsory modules plus 1 option. PG Dip: Student must pass all noted compulsory modules plus either 2 options or 1 option plus PRS4299 for future progression choice to MSc 12.3 Non-compensatable modules Module level Module code
PRS4999 Professional Experience Placement or Virtual Placement x x x x PRS4431 Fundamentals of Strategic Risk Management x x x x x PRS4435 Flood Risk Management x x x x x x x x LEX4130 Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility x x x x x x x x PRS4299 Research Methods x x x PRS4699 MSc Dissertation x x x x x x x x PG Diploma Programme learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding Practical skills
LEX4130Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility x x x x x x x x PRS4299 Research Methods (Option only for PG Dip) x x x Assessment Map Modules Term 1 Term 2 Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Wk 16 Wk 17 Wk 18 Wk 19 Wk 20 Wk 21 Wk 22 Wk 23 Wk 24 Other PRS4510 S1 S2 PRS4530 F S PRS4431 F S PRS4520 S1 S2,P PRS4700 F S PRS4435 S1 S2 LEX4130 S S S PRS4299 F F S S S PRS4699 S, P F = Formative S = Summative Assessment P = Presentation E = Examination Other = University Assigned Deadlines