FDSC40790 Progression of Research Career

Academic Year 2023/2024

Empower Fellows to take control of their preferred career by understanding the skills and competencies required for their preferred career and being able to demonstrate these in a CV, cover letter and interview to maximise the chances of a successful outcome. Competencies within academia, public and private sector jobs will be highlighted with guest lectures from leaders in the Agri food industry and beyond.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module Fellows will be able to:
1. Research and understand their opportunities and options across various sectors
2. Articulate their competencies, experience, and transferable skills in various forms (CV, cover letter, social media. elevator pitch, interview prep)
3. Prepare a researched individual Career Development plan
4. Navigate and use the MyCareer platform

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

15
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

65
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, workshops, tutorials 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Fellows will have developed a career management plan at the end of this session and carried out an informational interview

 Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Ciara Spillane Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Laura Rice Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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