The purpose of this unique module is to assist students in identifying their talents and transform these into active strengths to develop their human capital and facilitate greater employability and subsequent career development. The masters-level module will enable students to reflect upon their learning styles and develop important transferable skills and competencies appropriate for personal development, employability, and contribution to society and community. Niche workshops will provide customized, programme specific skills required at a masters level. The module will also introduce students to a formal approach of career research, management and development. The key aims of the module are to increase and enhance the ability of the student to operate in an independent and self-directed manner leading to greater employability and connectivity with industry by developing an appreciation of the needs, drivers and opportunities in the employment market. This is in line with the aims of the University's strategic plan - Pioneering and Connected to provide students with a distinctive learning experience through teaching programmes that are alive to the needs of the employment market and with the aims of the Broadening the Curriculum project which underlines the need to focus on transferable skills and career orientations.

Self-Assessment of skills, interests, value and motivations, Clearly defined goals, interpersonal skills, developing the art of communicating in different contexts, how to become an active listener, Developing self-confidence and motivation, how to present a positive image and increase visibility to create an positive impact, time and project management skills, strategies to initiate and sustain networks and relationships that may encourage or create opportunities for employment, Theories of career choice and development How employers define their hiring requirements, Self-Assessment personality preferences/profiles, Matching skills to employment opportunities, Recruitment dynamics in differing economic scenarios, Labour market trends and projected skills shortages, Expert group on Future Skills needs, Developing a career management style, Conducting employer research, Preparing for and conducting Informational Interviews, Networking strategies - online and offline, Goal setting and monitoring, Developing and communicating a career story, How Social media is changing the methods companies utilise to research and secure staff, Using Social Media for career development, Entrepreneurship and self employment. Employer presentations andlor case studies.

Evaluate and understand skills, motivations and interests through self-assessment. Identify personality preferences/profiles through self-assessment. Differentiate between different theories of career choice and development. Critically evaluate and map personal skillset and interests to those required for specific roles and careers. Identify skills gaps and ifiture opportunities by analysing and monitoring market activity.

Express why and how they will bring value to an employer. Be aware of the importance of creating networking opportunities.

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Research employers and employment opportunities Identify key types of roles/specific job descriptions for each employer Critically assess their skills against those required of their industry Identify what career areas are now open to them following completion of their MSc