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SB4001 Work Experience and Reflective Career Development

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to fourth year Business School students

Planned timetable

When confirmed, check online https://timetables.st-andrews.ac.uk/.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr B S Whitty

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Brendan Whitty; Prof Ian Smith

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is encouraged to prepare students for work. To do this, it supports students to identify and secure their own work placement / employment, giving them valuable experience that will enhance their employability. It will develop their learning trajectories, supporting them to connect learning from the classroom to their work experiences, whether that be on formal internships, placements, or employment in local businesses. Students will be supported to reflect upon that placement / employment 鈥� both in relation to how they present themselves and their skills, but also how they position themselves and their aspirations. Teaching will be reflexive, seeking to create a horizontal and collaborative environment, with the intent to support students develop their reflexive practice as they enter the last year of their studies.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE MN4001

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3x1 hour practical classes; 7x2 hours seminars.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Critically reflect on concepts learned in class as experienced within an organisational setting
  • Understand and develop capacity for reflexive practice in organisational settings
  • Reflect critically upon career aspirations and positioning within labour markets
  • Identify and express how the placement / employment and broader learning journey has contributed to transferable labour skills